3800 Network question

[Fish]

Im moving things around so my new roommate can take the extra room. I moved my wireless router to my room so it will be closer to the printer so I can hook the printer to the network.

Ok, now I forgot that my printer connects VIA USB. I was wondering if there is a different way to connect it and print with the laptop, or if I need to get a different cable to connect it to the router.

I also am curious as to how to connect the computers to the network so I can access and swap files between them. I probably wont be able to work on it till Monday since I have to work this weekend.

TIA.

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[alexgtp]

MOst printers are connected to a PC or Laptop using a serial cable or a usb cable.

UNless you have a printer that is used as a print server you cannot connect it directly to a router..because it will not have a network connection.


You can hook up the printer to the PC and enable print and share files option under network neighborhood properties for the NIC card. This will enable you to use the printer when connected to the network.

Easiest way to connect to the netwrok is to enable DHCP on your PC and Laptop. That way the wireless router will automatically assign IP addresses to both machines..

Also on the Pc and laptop besure to specify a workgroup if using WIN2k or XP.

 

[RebelGTP]

you can also go to CompUSA and buy a printserver...

ones that are USB equipped and wired (Cat5 cable) cost around $50.00...

if you are looking at getting a wireless capable USB printserver, that will set you back about $80.00...

I know, because I have been considering one for a couple of months and continue to price them...

 

[horist]

Originally posted by alexgtp@Oct 8 2004, 07:13 PM
MOst printers are connected to a PC or Laptop using a serial cable or a usb cable.

I haven't seen a serial printer in years ... Most now adays use USB .. older use a parallel port

not many network solutions out there... HP had a solution a few years back... but it's pretty much died (jet direct)... network printers are not popular for "normal user" type situations... cheapest solution would prolly be a cheap PC setup as a print server...


at this point... printers are so cheap... prolly best to just each buy your own printer ...

 

[alexgtp]

I meant to say parallel port.. BUt I cant edit posts now :-(

We use jet direct at work.. But they are $$$..


FIsh already has a PC if I recall correctly..

 

[Fish]

Yeah, I have my PC that I basically use for gaming and a few other things, then I have the laptop for just web surfing in the living room. Also good for atap.

Thanks for the input guys. Ill have to mess around with it durring the week.