Printing etc. from wireless computer via main computer

I have just installed a WAG54 so my wife can surf the internet wirelessly from her new Vista laptop. I have been told that she should be able to print her documents on the printers that are hard wired to my computer and that I should be able to send files to her hard disc from my XP computer. It would be great if this is possible but I can't find out how to do it if it is true.
If anyone can tell me if it is possible I would like to know how to set it up.
Incidentally, Although we both have normal internet access and Easy Link Advisor shows this when opened the Easy Link Advisor Icon in the lower right-hand tray at the bottom of my screen has a red 'no-entry' circle over it. Has this anything to do with my problem?

You have to configure your computers for file and printer sharing and your computers have to be on the same workgroup.
In XP, run FILE & PRINTER WIZARD. You will notice that your computer is set to MSHOME Workgroup. Once the wizard completes it task, go to printer & faxes where you should see a little hand under your printers.
In Vista cick on start/computer/systemproperties. Here you will see your workgroup called WORKGROUP. Change it to MSHOME. Once it change go to network. You should see your computers listed under MSHOME. Click on ADD A PRINTER then add a network etc.
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