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    Connecting to WiFi

    Help needed!!

    Is there a generic device available which I can physically plug into a copier/printer and then connect to a customer wireless network?

    Something that's easy to use and set up and just accepts the print job sent over the wireless network and sends it down the wire to the printer?


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    Re: Connecting to WiFi

    An old netgear router or accesspoint in Bridge mode does the job nicely.

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    Re: Connecting to WiFi

    This is the device that I've used: http://downloads.linksys.com/downloa..._QI_NC-WEB.pdf

    There are about a million other devices that do about the same thing. =^..^=
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    Re: Connecting to WiFi

    Thanks guys, I wondered in this day and age there was a simple plug and play device


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    Re: Connecting to WiFi

    I wouldn't exactly call it Plug & Play. There is some setup required, but it's not overly complex. You can run the disk or do it manually. I've done it both ways.
    If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
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    3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
    4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
    5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

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    Re: Connecting to WiFi

    Use a wifi range extender. They work great and are available at office depot, best buy etc. for about 60 bucks. Make sure it has an ethernet connector to plug the MFP in though.

    Here is an example:
    Netgear N300 Wi Fi Range Extender by Office Depot & OfficeMax

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    Re: Connecting to WiFi

    Any wireless modem/router should do the job. Something like Netgear wireless router, they come in all shapes and sizes. If you want USB to Ethernet HP (Hewlett Package) had a USB to Ethernet conversion unit. It's been a while since I've seen them for sale though.

    "www.netgear.com.au\home\products\networking\modem-routers\d1500.aspx?cid=gwmng"

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    Re: Connecting to WiFi

    Netgear WNCE 3001 or predecessor WNCE 2001. They are small, once programmed from a computer for the wifi network will connect to the CAT5 port on your MFP, can also be connected to a small work group switch to connect multiple non-wifi enabled device. to a wireless network.

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    Re: Connecting to WiFi

    I've been using the Apple Airport express, small, cheap & easy to setup, especially if you have an IOS device like an iPhone etc.

    Mac - AirPort Express - Apple (UK)
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    Re: Connecting to WiFi

    get a USB-Wireless Print server or USB-Ethernet print server.
    but if you plan connect using USB-Wireless print server, make sure that the wireless signal between your printer and router is strong (at least 3bars)

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