Home-Sharing using BT HomeHub

I am really struggling to establish a Home-share connection between two MacBook's. I can't connect to my Apple TV either.
I'v tried all the online trouble shooting guides from Apple, but nothing works.
When I open a home-share and click 'done' the icon just disappears from the left menu.
I have been on various computer forums and others have reported problems with data sharing when using a BT homehub router, so I kind of think that this is the problem.
Anyone had a similar problem or able to offer a solution?

Yes, that is right. Epson Stylus DX4450 Gutenprint.
I have tryied lpt1 but nothing still. Funny thing is that it says "connected to 192.168.1.253" but the green printer light i still blinking. I contacted apple care or however it's called and neither they could find a solution. Eventually they said that it might be either the printers or the hubs fault, in which case I should contact Epson or BT, after I download generic Epson drivers (which I can't find nowhere).
It's pretty disappointing comparing to how easy it was with windows. But then again not all the hardware or software supports macs 100%.

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  • TS2972 I got a new computer.  Apple TV states "to access your itunes on apple TV, turn on home sharing using..  I have done this. Still does not work

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2972

  • TS2972 Can I set up home sharing using my ipad only - my computer is broken?

    Can I set up home sharing using my ipad only - my computer is broken?

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  • HT202213 Does Home Sharing use up data allowance?

    Hi,
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    Welcome to the Apple Community.
    NZAidan wrote:
    Hi,
    Does Home Sharing use up broadband data allowance
    No

  • Issues with iTunes Home Sharing using iPhone 6 Plus

    Hi guys,
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    UPDATE
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  • Does home sharing use my internet data?

    I would like to be able to watch films on my iPod touch that are on my laptop via home sharing. As my iPod is always full of music, I don't want to have to delete music from my iPod everytime I want to watch a film. I have set up Home Sharing, and am curious as to whether my internet data is being used, as I have a download limit. Thanks

    kitch1406 wrote:
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  • Apple tv and home sharing using lots of data??

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  • Home sharing used as transfer

    If I use home sharing to transfer my music to my new laptop, can I delete the iTunes at my other laptop without deleting all my music?

    May of found a fix (could be temporary but is working fine for me).  I had issues with itunes - iphone (remote app).
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  • Does home sharing use the internet to transfer between devices?

    I have limited internet and with the new ios7 it seems to have the capability to use ALOT of internet if you aren't careful.  If I set up home sharing can the kids get the movies wirelessly without draining my internet and downloading them?  I guess the main question is if it is using the wifi to go between is it actually using the internet?

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  • HT3819 how to use home sharing using a different apple id?

    I use to have a regular ipod where I would buy music from itunes using my parents email account and apple id, but now I have an ipod touch where I set it up using my own email and apple id, how do I transfer my music from my parents desktop to my laptop? I'm having difficulties doing so because we don't use the same apple id. Is there a way this can be done?

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  • How do I share my iTunes library to an iPad without using "Home Sharing"?

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    -> Home Sharing is different than logging into the iTunes store.
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  • Can i use home sharing if me and my wife have different apple ID accounts?

    can i use home sharing if me and my wife have different apple ID accounts?

    Yes.
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  • Can home sharing be used from two different homes?

    I was wondering if you connect Home Sharing from two different homes is it possibly to share the music?

    The primary constraint is that Home Sharing uses the same wifi network for sharing/streaming between computers/devices. So if the wifi network stretches across multiple houses, it should be possible. But if the houses are on different wifi networks, I'm afraid you're out of luck.

  • Home Sharing between 2 Apple ID accounts on separate PCs...can our iOS devices access both?

    Hi All
    Hope someone can help.  My wife and I have separate iTunes accounts with separate Apple IDs on separate PCs.
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    Many thanks!
    Chris

    Hello Chris G Shirley,
    In order to do this, you would need to switch between the two Apple IDs used on each system in Settings > Music.
    On iPhone, go to Settings > Music, then log in to Home Sharing using the same Apple ID and password.
    iPhone User Guide - Home Sharing
    http://help.apple.com/iphone/7/
    Cheers,
    Allen

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