Network Printer

[higgledy]

I own a wireless router that works great. I bought a network printer
which works when plugged into the router. But now I want to move my
printer upstairs but don't want to run the cable. Someone at work
mentioned seeing a product that was a ethernet tranmitter that came
with an RJ45 connector to lug directly into the nic on my printer. Has
anyone heard or seen such a product?

Can anyone recommend a wireless print server? Is it best to keep the
brand of networking equipment consistant from router to print server?

Thanks.

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

The devices you are thinking of are variously called ethernet to wireless
adapters, wireless ethernet bridges, etc. - eg:

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US/L
ayout&cid=1134692497433&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper

Wireless print servers usually provide a similar feature - eg:

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US/L
ayout&cid=1114037289494&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper

I have no experience with wireless print servers, but - yes, all things
being equal it is probably better to choose a product made by the same
manufacturer as the router.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP