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wireless printer/laptop
Name: AnthnyDee Date: March 14, 2003 at 15:58:49 Pacific OS: XP CPU/Ram: P4M/1.7/256
Comment:
I want to connect my laptop (usb 2.0) to a usb printer via wireless. Do I have to have a router w/print server? Can I use 802.11g all the way? All I want is wireless printing at home. Thanks.
Name: Addictive Date: March 15, 2003 at 13:28:48 Pacific
Reply:
If i understand u correctly, u've got a laptop and a printer.U can get a router with print server functionality and a wi-fi nic for ur laptop,than u r on...(try to stick to same makes.recommend d-link or netgear)
If u have a laptop and a desktop, connect the desktop to printer, install 2 nic ( one of them wireless ) on the desktop.Get a wireless nic for ur laptop.That's it, u dont need a router .Use ur desktop as ur gateway for ur printing,internet functions.
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