Connecting to home based wireless network? I-Mac Newbie.

Historically I used Windows-based PC and last year upgraded all of my equipment. This includes a Dell XPS PC running Windows XP, an Inspiron Notebook running Vista an HP wireless printer all interconnected via a Netgear router. The Windows-based computers and printer are all communicating happily via my home network. I just picked up an I-Mac to do some heavy desktop publishing and graphics. The I-Mac was able to connect to the router with no problem and the speeds are fantastic. If that was it, I'd be happy. However, when I try to link to the home network, the I-Mac doesn't show any other computers or printers online. The Windows computers show that the I-Mac is connected to the network, but not vice-versa. I installed Network Magic for Mac (which I used for Windows as well) to no avail. Do I need to install drivers or something on the Windows computers to share files? I tried Apple tech support but they stopped me and stated they can only provide assistance if I used the Airport Extreme Base Port (ummm...no thanks). Being totally new to the Mac world, I'm completely clueless. Step by step instructions would be most appreciated, but any thoughts or input is welcome.

The printer is the HP C6100. It has integrated
wireless WLAN 802.11g.
That is really cool.
Unfortunately, all of the settings you suggested
appear to be selected but I'm not closer to solving
my network issues.
Seems I just skimmed over your description. It's the Mac which
can't mount the PC's not vice versa. You should be able to use
the Finder command-K dialog to connect using
smb://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/sharename
That is, the ip address directly.
When you say configure smb/cfis...am I supposed to
fill in the WINS Server field? I used Network Magic
to set up the Windows Computer... I've never
designated a server/client relationship on my home
network. I this required for the Mac?
To get to the NetBios or Lanmanager name info I believe you
need a WINS server. OTOH, there is Bonjour for Windows, and
that might just make the discovery process simpler. I don't
know how you'll get to the printer with Bonjour, though. It
might support appletalk, though, and as long as your router
doesn't mind tunneling appletalk, it could just work.
-Phil

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Hi @Northwest-John,
I see by your post that you are unable to setup the printer on the wireless network. I can help you.
Update the printer's firmware by the USB connection just to make sure that isn't causing any issues with the printer's Embedded Web Server (EWS) not allowing the proper changes. HP LaserJet P1102w Firmware Update Utility.
The newest version is 20130703, which you can compare by printing the configuration page.
Power cycle the router and restart the Mac.
The printer won't recognize the network name if there usually is any symbols or spaces in the network name.
Make sure Safari is set as the default browser. Sometimes the Embedded Web Server (EWS) won't open in other browsers. Open Safari, across the top select the Safari menu, select Preferences, General, set as default.
Turn the printer off, hold down the wireless button and cancel (x button) while turning the printer back on and don't release the two buttons until the printer stops making noise.
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