Adapting an ethernet connected printer/scanner to wifi.
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Adapting an ethernet connected printer/scanner to wifi.
I have an HP L7680 printer/scanner connected to the router via an ethernet cable.
Unfortunately, the positions of the phone socket, router etc do not allow me any flexibility in locating the printer. Space is at something of a premium here but life would be easier if I could locate the printer remotely.
I don't really want to fork out £200 for a new wifi enabled device so is it possible to fit an adapter of some sort to give me wireless capability?
I've used an variety of search terms, probably the wrong ones, but I'm confused by the results returned. Any advice would be gratefully received.
Thanks,
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Unfortunately, the positions of the phone socket, router etc do not allow me any flexibility in locating the printer. Space is at something of a premium here but life would be easier if I could locate the printer remotely.
I don't really want to fork out £200 for a new wifi enabled device so is it possible to fit an adapter of some sort to give me wireless capability?
I've used an variety of search terms, probably the wrong ones, but I'm confused by the results returned. Any advice would be gratefully received.
Thanks,
N o t a
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Relatively easy and relatively cheap: you set up a router in bridge mode, and connect its ethernet port to your printer. With some routers it's quite arcane, with some others it's trivial: flip a switch on the back. Some of the cheapest Buffalos do this.
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If you want to place the printer remotely from the router, consider a couple of homeplugs (ethernet over mains power). If the desired printer location only has a single socket, then consider a homeplug adapter with pass through; these allow you to use them as a mains socket as well as carry ethernet.
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Something like this:
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Vonets Wifi Bridge Dongle Connector Wireless For Sky Anytime+ plus PS3 Xbox | eBay
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Simplest way is definitely a set of homeplugs with one connected to the printer and the second next to the router - to all intents you will be just using your mains wiring as a long ethernet cable.
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there are many wireless print servers on the market, some specifically targetted at MFP type devices such as yours
Just watch out for whether you need a GDI capable one or not (you probably will)
heres some examples, but just Google for more
Wireless Print Server | Broadbandbuyer.co.uk
Just watch out for whether you need a GDI capable one or not (you probably will)
heres some examples, but just Google for more
Wireless Print Server | Broadbandbuyer.co.uk
Dlink make a wireless Bridge
D-Link Wireless N 150 Bridge/Access Point
Netgear also do one
Netgear WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge review - Peripheral - Trusted Reviews
The Dlink has 2 rj45 ports while the netgear only has one.
Used both ..Netgear to connect "Smart" TV and Dlink to connect wired network printer. Both easy to setup and use.
D-Link Wireless N 150 Bridge/Access Point
Netgear also do one
Netgear WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge review - Peripheral - Trusted Reviews
The Dlink has 2 rj45 ports while the netgear only has one.
Used both ..Netgear to connect "Smart" TV and Dlink to connect wired network printer. Both easy to setup and use.