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To share a printer do you need to add the printer to the router?
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∙ 15y ago
Sharing a printer is performed from the computer the printer is directly attached to (ie. via USB).
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What do you need to be able print from a wireless network?
There are two options. First, you connect the printer to a computer which has a wireless connection and share the printer for network users. Second, if your wireless router supports Print server, you can connect the printer directly to the router and configure print server options in order to get access to the printer through wireless network.
I already have a router, can I add a wireless router to it to get WIFI or would I need a bridge?
If your router does not have wireless capabilities, you will need to add a bridge to get internet.
How do you set up an Epson b40w printer wirelessly?
You have to connect the printer to computer which has either wireless card or computer connected to the wireless router with a cable. After that connect the printer to the computer and go in printer settings. The one you need is sharing. Choose "Sharing", and add users allowed to send print jobs.
How to Convert HP deskjet printer 940C to wireless?
Connect the printer to a network computer that is connected via a wireless router. If that doesn't work, use the built in WiFi connection and tell the computer to look for it and add it is a separate printer, then set it as the default printer.
What is needed to setup wifi printers?
You can do it in at least two different ways. First one is to get a wireless router configure it properly for your particular wireless network. Of course, you will a wireless router. Second one is to connect your printer to a computer with wireless card, and share it using windows features (if you are using windows).
How do you connect to a printer into the computer without the cable?
If it uses either a parallel or serial port, then you could by a "T - Switch".Additional optionYou can network 2 computers together (direct connection), and just use File & Print sharing. Make sure you use a "cross-over" cable to connect the two PCs, or use wireless networking.
How do you share a printer lexmark 5400 with wireless laptop?
The easiest way to share a Lexmark P4350 is to reinstall the driver and select YES when asked "Do you want to share this printer". If you are using Vista goto the network and sharing centre and enable printer sharing. You should now be able to view connected PC's on your network and therefore the printer that's attached to one of them.
What is one device/peripheral you can add to your home network so that two computers can share the Internet and files?
a wireless router
Can you connect to a printer using an Ethernet cable?
You can connect a printer using Ethernet if the printer has an ethernet jack. If not you can purchase a used HP Jet Direct box on E-Bay for $10, which has a parallel connector that works for older printers. The printer connects to the jet direct via parallel cable, then a CAT 5 (Ethernet) cable to a hub, switch or router. If you are using Windows choose Add Printer , Local Printer attached to this computer, create new port, arrow down to TCP/IP port and type in the address from your router (192.168.1.X).
Can I add a wireless computer router to existing wired router?
Yes, but it is probably cheaper to buy a router with both.
What requirement needs to be met to manually install a local USB printer?
Generally -you need a USB printer cable connected to the printer and computer. choose "add a printer" and then choose the brand and model from the drop down list and install the correct driver
How do you secure router?
add a password
