Print Server

Big Chub · 10-18-2004, 03:04 PM

Ok, here is the scenario. I have 2 desktops and a laptop. I have one printer via usb connected to a desktop. I am getting ready to buy a wireless router and cards for a desktop and a laptop. Right now all three are networked, wired. Since my printer will be close to the router, should i just get a wired print server and wire it to the router to be able to print from the laptop, or do i need to buy a wireless one. The wired ones are cheaper, so i thought that if i could use one of those it would be better than buying a wireless one. Any help or opinions are appreciated!

ekÆsine · 10-18-2004, 04:51 PM

Since it's next to the router than getting a wired print server is fine. If you think you might move it away from the router at some time in the future than maybe getting a wireless one would be better.

HoLoCroN · 10-18-2004, 08:34 PM

Whether its a wired or wireless print server... the printserver is the way to go since its close to the router.

Big Chub · 10-18-2004, 10:37 PM

So if i get a wired print server, i can just hook that up to my wireless router, into one of the ports, like a computer would plug into??

ekÆsine · 10-19-2004, 02:36 AM

yes, they are the same

RyansTech · 10-19-2004, 10:43 PM

Some of the new routers have printservers built in, might save some $:

http://www.netgear.com/products/details/FM114P.php

http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=19

vance43211 · 10-19-2004, 11:32 PM

most pc expert advise against getting print servers with usb printers. the lpt port are good, but they say usb usually will have some kind of issue or another

10-18-2004, 03:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Big Chub Newb Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 36	Print Server Ok, here is the scenario. I have 2 desktops and a laptop. I have one printer via usb connected to a desktop. I am getting ready to buy a wireless router and cards for a desktop and a laptop. Right now all three are networked, wired. Since my printer will be close to the router, should i just get a wired print server and wire it to the router to be able to print from the laptop, or do i need to buy a wireless one. The wired ones are cheaper, so i thought that if i could use one of those it would be better than buying a wireless one. Any help or opinions are appreciated!

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10-18-2004, 04:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
ekÆsine Wizard Techie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,940	Since it's next to the router than getting a wired print server is fine. If you think you might move it away from the router at some time in the future than maybe getting a wireless one would be better.

10-18-2004, 08:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
HoLoCroN Monster Techie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Plant City, FL Posts: 1,293	Whether its a wired or wireless print server... the printserver is the way to go since its close to the router.

10-18-2004, 10:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Big Chub Newb Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 36	So if i get a wired print server, i can just hook that up to my wireless router, into one of the ports, like a computer would plug into??

10-19-2004, 02:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
ekÆsine Wizard Techie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,940	yes, they are the same

10-19-2004, 10:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
RyansTech True Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 120	Some of the new routers have printservers built in, might save some $: http://www.netgear.com/products/details/FM114P.php http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=19

10-19-2004, 11:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
vance43211 Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 422	most pc expert advise against getting print servers with usb printers. the lpt port are good, but they say usb usually will have some kind of issue or another