Wireless Modem/Router

Question

I have a Konica Minolta Network Printer that I am currently connecting with a USB. I have a redundant Belkin Wireless Modem/Router F5D7630uk, as I have upgraded to a Netgear 'N' model.   Would any one know if it's possible to use it as a wireless client/adaptor to connect my printer to my existing wireless network?? Something like:                                                                                                             PC2                                                                                                            v                                                                                                 wired connection                                                                                                            v                                   PC1 > wireless connection >  Netgear Wireless Modem/Router                                    ^                                     (Used as Access Point with Internet Connection)       USB connection at the moment                                                   ^                                    ^                                                         wireless connection                                    ^                                                                        ^ Konica Minolta Network Printer > cable connection >  Belkin Wireless Modem/Router                                                                                      (Configured to work as a wireless adaptor?)

volcano11 · Answer

Does the printer have an ethernet network port?  If so, why not just assign it an IP address in the range that the Belkin Router would assign and attach it to one of the LAN ports on the Netgear Router?  If the Belkin modem/router has an ethernet port, you could also attach it by ethernet to the Belkin, again giving it an IP address in the range that would be assigned by the Belkin.   Steve

ryochan · Answer

Thanks for the reply! The original problem was, that the Netgear Wireless Router with Internet Connection is downstairs, and the Network Printer that I would like to connect to my wireless network is upstairs. I have a Laptop downstairs connected to the Netgear by ethernet cable, and a Desk top upstairs connected wirelessly to the Netgear, which has the printer connected by USB.   I thought it would be nice if somehow I could get the old Belkin Router to work like a wireless ethernet adapter for the network printer??   The Belkin does have ethernet ports, so connecting the printer to it shouldn't be a problem.

helmecj01 · Answer

Hi ryochan

You get a wireless printer server

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Wireless-2-Port-Print-F1UP0001/dp/B0001VNN6Q/ref=pd_bbs_12/102-0450150-7004965?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1175601636&sr=8-12

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=Wireless+Print+Server&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

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