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September 9th, 2006 16:00

wireless hookup for dell 1100 printer

I have an 1100 laser printer and I want to be able to use it wirelessly with my laptop. The D-linc was recommended by a Geek Squad rep. I called D-linc to see if it would work with the dell printer, as dell is not on their list of approved printers, and I have read the horror stories from users who could never get it to function even on some approved printers. The tech at D-linc said that if it's not on the list, don't buy it.
Does anyone know what I could use to access my printer wirelessly and w/o a great deal of hook-up stress?
Thank you for any and all feedback.
 
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  • grcooperjr

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    Posted September 10th, 2006 15:00

    Hi There

    Does the 1100 have a Network interface card port? if it does here is a way that will work. Now it is not the cheapest way by far, but it will work....

    get 2 Linksys/Cisco Access points (model WAP54g) Make one of them the primary access point of the network and config as normal.

    on the second unit under ap mode, set it up as an ap client, & then hit site survey. The mac id of the 1st ap should appear. Select this mac id.

    Now both AP's are linked. Plug you network port of the printer into the second AP. You now have extended the network wirelessly to the printer. Now install the printer drivers as a network printer and your done.  if you want, now is the time to setup the security on the AP'S so that no one can access them.

     

    Other tips:

    I find that this works best if both AP's and the printer are set with static IP's. If you leave them DHCP, sometimes they'll lose the port when the ip lease is renewed by DHCP process. A real pain at times to diagnose and fix at times.

    This process works great for me and my office. Currently we have 12 printers config this way. Works really good and allows all of the printers to be mobil in the office if needed.

    just my thoughts. If the 1100 is not networked enabled, then you will have to use a wireless print server. We tried that way first and it did not always work well. Real pain to trouble shoot in the office. The AP method (after setting the ip static) has never skipped a beet...

    Your mileage may vary......

    Ray Cooper

    Message Edited by grcooperjr on 09-10-200609:56 AM

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  • grcooperjr

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    Posted September 10th, 2006 16:00

    Hi again

     

    Just found the 1100 manual on line. and if it is correct, it is not network enabled. So your only choice is wireless print server. As far as what one to use? Myself i'd stay with Cisco, but thats me...

     

    Ray Cooper