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    Printer networking

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by sunny123, Oct 31, 2005.

  1. sunny123

    sunny123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I will be setting up a network with three other notebooks, and one laser printer. Problem is, I've only come across one router that has a built-in USB port for the printer ( Inexq Broadband Router IS050u):

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    I found it going for $41 CAD at CanadaSys.

    Anyone know of any other models, or know if this is a good model to go with?
     
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    You can really just an adapter for a printer through USB. Linksys and Netgear have some good ones that plug into the printer. You can also get a print server too.
     
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    sunny123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've seen some of those adapters, and they run between 40-60 bucks. THis is why when I found that router, I thought it would be a good buy (since I need to buy a router anyways). I'm not too familiar with print servers, but I'm guessing they are just routers for printers. Each one of us would just plug in an ethernet cable into this print server, and we'd all have access right?
     
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    jaydee Notebook Geek

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    sunny123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ^ Thanks man.
     
    sunny123, Oct 31, 2005
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