Hi

I'm running a Dell 1600N multifinction printer.  The printer is wired into a Netgear wirless router.  In about half the time that I start up my computer and log in to the network the printer fails to connect.  The scanner status on the Network Scan Monitor says that the printer is disconnected, and noone can print anything. When I ping the IP address for the printer it times out.

 

The network is working fine, I can get out to the internet, etc.  Occasionally, after repairing the local area network connection several times the printer connects. That connection will last for a few days and then the problem repeats.

 

Any suggestions about what to do the make  the printer connections more reliable?

Thanks in Advance