add printer to router, wireless.
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Name: aparmar86
Date: May 3, 2006 at 14:37:43 Pacific
Subject: add printer to router, wireless.OS: windows xp homeCPU/Ram: amd sempron 3000+Model/Manufacturer: asus a6b00u laptop |
Comment: Hey, just some quick information. I have a Linksys WRT54G W/ Speedbooster Broadband router and a WPC54G notebook adapter. I have a Canon MP450 printer and want to hook it up to my router using an ethernet port obviously. Is there an adapter for the conversation because basically I want to hook the printer to the router and print wirelessly from my laptop. Can that work?
Many Thanks
Amit P
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Response Number 1
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Name: Michael J (by mjdamato)
Date: May 3, 2006 at 14:45:05 Pacific
Subject: add printer to router, wireless. |
Reply: (edit)You need a print server. There are many relatively low-cost devices for this. Linksys makes them as well as the other networking companies. And, you can get wired or wireless print servers. Heres one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124042 Michael J
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Name: wizard-fred
Date: May 3, 2006 at 22:54:07 Pacific
Subject: add printer to router, wireless. |
Reply: (edit)If the MP450 is a multi-function printer, you will need a printer only driver. Scanning and fax are shared functions. In the past I have failed to find shareable printer drivers for Canon devices, one on a parallel port (documented in the fine print as not shareable), the other on USB. Have had better luck with HP devices.
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