Connecting to WiFi

[Leebs14]

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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[NSD]

Re: Connecting to WiFi

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

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[blackcat4866]

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. =^..^=

[Leebs14]

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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[blackcat4866]

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.

[Ben Around]

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

[NeoMatrix]

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"

D1500 | Modem Routers | Networking | Home | NETGEAR

[slimslob]

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.

[copier tech]

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)

[msquared840@gmail.com]

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)

[NSD]

Re: Connecting to WiFi

Another option would be a powerline adaptor. Then yoy could connect the mfd direct to the wifi router.

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[peter42]

Place the mfp near customers router.

connect the LAN-wire from MFP to router.
Amazingly, any Network atached devices over WIFI can see and use MFP, if drivers are installed
and MFP is correct configured.

greetings peter

PS: If they need a mobile MFP, that can be moved from place to place, garage to office, tell them, thats no go for a long live of machine.

[slimslob]

Re: Place the mfp near customers router.

connect the LAN-wire from MFP to router.
Amazingly, any Network atached devices over WIFI can see and use MFP, if drivers are installed
and MFP is correct configured.

This thread is about what to do when there is no wired connection where the customer wants the MFP and they do not want anyone to run cable there because they are primary wireless. More often that not, the router is located in a wiring closet or server room that only IT and a few other people have access to.

[Leebs14]

Re: Connecting to WiFi

Can I configure a USB wifi stick on my PC to work with the wifi network then
Unplug it and plug it into the MFP USB port? Will the USB wifi device lose its set up when I unplug it?


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[emujo]

Re: Connecting to WiFi

A USB wireless will not work on the MFP. Unless you have the wireless accessory kit built into the MFP, you must cable the MFP somewhere. That somewhere can be a network jack, directly to the router, or a wireless access point. The WAP is pretty convenient, all you need to do is put the WAP on the same wireless network the users are on. Once configured you cable the MFP to the WAP and it should hand out an address, or you can assign a static. Any users on the same wireless network can download the print driver and start printing. Emujo