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  • Dustin(WOP)
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    • Apr 2009
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    #1

    Mx-2600n wireless??

    Hello all.
    I need some words of wisdom here. One of our customers wants to be able to make the copier (mx-2600n) wireless. I told them that if i wire the copier then wireless computers can print wirelessly. However they do not want any wires connected at all. So anyway....is there any way to connect the mx-2600n to a wireless network without running any hardwire?? Any help on this is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!!
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    • glewisme
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      • Nov 2009
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      #2
      I've heard on here that you can use a wireless gaming adapter (for X-box or PS 3) it allows the machine to recieve the signal wirelessly.Just do a search for the post you'll see it.

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        • glewisme
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          • Nov 2009
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          #3
          here try this post.
          Wireless Printing How To? Bridge? - Copytechnet.com
          http://www.copytechnet.com/forums/connectivity/28228-wireless-printing-how-bridge.html?highlight=wireless
          All things network and software related

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            • OMD-227
              #4
              Do they have an issue with the power cable as well??? Geez!

              We have several MX machines printing via wireless connection. However, you will need a small USB cable going to the machine from a wireless print server attached to the back cover. Basically, you should be able to get away with it if the USB cable is less than 1 metre and hidden behind the machine. No-one will ever know...........
              Any wireless network device can see and print to the printer via the wireless server attached to the copier. Works really well.

              I've never heard of anyone be so worried about cabling. Wow!.

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                • Dustin(WOP)
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                  • Apr 2009
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                  #5
                  I completely agree its pretty outrages. The computers will still be wireless just let me run one cable to the copier and you can wirelessly print and scan!!!....no they want to be completely wirelessly print and scan....just can't be done without maybe a wireless gaming adapter.....i will have to give it a shot and see if it works.....

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                    • OMD-227
                      #6
                      I'd be letting them know in a very clear manner, that they are limiting the machine's abilities, slowing the machine's processing speed down and possibly causing other future connectivity issues along the way by choosing to connect completely wireless.
                      Dont beat yourself up over this one if it doesn't work, because you, as a tech shouldn't be getting so involved in a crazy and possibly unstable networking situation. Tell them the machine needs to be wired properly (as it was designed) for full functionality.

                      Will it be your fault if a certain function doesn't work because of the way they want this setup?......... yes. Should it be?........no.

                      Even on our machines that are setup with a HP wireless print sever, they are much slower than normal.

                      Give the wireless gaming adapter a shot. I'd be very interested to hear how it goes. Good luck!!

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                        • bilyahn
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                          • Dec 2006
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                          #7
                          I would like to also know what the end result is. I know that the new Canon models have a wireless adapter for their network cards but have yet to see or hear anything about them!!!

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                            • tmaged
                              Owner/Service Manager

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                              • Oct 2008
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                              #8
                              I just hooked up one in a chuch last week to an MX-2600N using this In many older buildings like churches that still have plaster walls, a wireless bridge is about the only way to do it. All you do is connect to the bridge using a laptop, do a site survey to find the SSID you want to connect to, put in any security (WEP, WPA etc.) and then just hook it up to the machine. Make sure to give the bridge a different IP address than the MFP.
                              Wazza, if you use the wireless USB print server, you'll have no network scanning etc. Using a bridge, you have all the same options as if it were wired. Scan to email, Sharpdesk etc. You are correct that connection speed is slower however.
                              We've done it this way for a good 5 years or so using D-Link & Linksys bridges without any issues. I would keep all the setup info somewhere for future reference.
                              Hope that helps !
                              -Tony
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                                • OMD-227
                                  #9
                                  Yes, Tony, I know about the scanning inabilities with wireless. These machines are also running a regular network cable as well as the USB based wireless print server. The wireless print server is used for visiting staff for use with their laptops. All office based staff can scan etc etc via the regular network.

                                  I didnt set this up, but have seen it all working & in use while onsite with servicing. Seems to work OK, thats why I mentioned it.

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