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    Wireless router with print server?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Umberto V., Nov 30, 2007.

  1. Umberto V.

    Umberto V. Notebook Consultant

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    can anyone suggest a good wireless router with printer server?

    So far the best one i've seen is the Apple Airport Extreme, but its a bit pricey..

    anyone have any better ideas?
     
    Umberto V., Nov 30, 2007
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    It's always works better to have a true network printer. Most of the better printers these day have that as an option.

    Or you can try using a wireless print server port for your printers port (USB/LPT). This works if there is a network driver that is compatiable with your printer. I know of no MFP supporting all functions.

    My experience with routers and print servers all in one are BAD. Never had one that worked correctly. I have had some that would do the basic operations with routine reboots.
     
    blue68f100, Nov 30, 2007
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  3. tebore

    tebore Notebook Evangelist

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    I second a printer with it's own print server. That is only if you don't get a loss leader printer and plan on keeping it.
     
    tebore, Nov 30, 2007
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    Yeah but our HP all in one is still pretty good, it would be a waste to just dump it..
     
    Umberto V., Dec 2, 2007
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Check with HP and see if them make a nic or wireless card for it. If they do, they generally work ok.
     
    blue68f100, Dec 2, 2007
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