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    Want to add wireless printer & laptop to network?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by kevin2, Apr 9, 2008.

  1. kevin2

    kevin2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm scrapping my desktop and printer, and I've got a new HP photosmart C4385 wireless printer & a Dell M1330 laptop. I've got an existing Linksys WRT54GS network set up with my HP laptop. Question, is it possible for me to set up these 2 new items to my existing wireless network. OR, should I bit the bullet and have Geeksquad to it for me?

    Is it that easy!

    Kevin
     
    kevin2, Apr 9, 2008
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  2. FloydTheBarber

    FloydTheBarber Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, it's that easy. I wouldn't advise you to use the geeksquad's "services".
     
    FloydTheBarber, Apr 9, 2008
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  3. kevin2

    kevin2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK, what do I do then, if it is that easy!
     
    kevin2, Apr 9, 2008
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  4. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It should be as easy as turning them on and letting the devices talk to each other (fingers crossed) - the most you might have to do is to set the correct IP address (or enable DHCP).
     
    Shyster1, Apr 9, 2008
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you know what your pass key is it's as easy as scan for your network then enter the key. Don't know about the printer unless the settings can be entered while it's hard wire connected.
     
    blue68f100, Apr 9, 2008
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    gunned Notebook Evangelist

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    You may have to configure your firewall as well...
     
    gunned, Apr 10, 2008
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