networked printer/hdd
#1
01-29-12, 05:11 PM
networked printer/hdd
I am thinking of getting a new wireless router. I think I want to get a "N" router.
I want to connect an USB hub to this router so I can plug a printer in and a hard drive. Will this work? These would be accessible by anyone on the network.
I want to connect an USB hub to this router so I can plug a printer in and a hard drive. Will this work? These would be accessible by anyone on the network.
#2
01-29-12, 06:22 PM
Yes, unless you use WPA or WEP security when you set up the router. I use a wireless Lexmark 705 printer and everyone in the house can use it, but they all have access to the router via WPA coding. How do you plan on attaching the USB hub? You can run the printer directly off the CAT5 on the back of the router.
#3
01-29-12, 07:27 PM
I was planning on using a usb hub so I could have both the printer and the hdd available on the network. I am thinking about getting a Roku or WD TV Live box and use the network drive to store pictures and movies. This way I can update it wirelessly.
#4
02-11-12, 06:51 AM
I got a new router a N600 DB from Belkin.
I hooked up both a NAS and a printer.
I have 1 desktop in the same room as the router and a laptop we move around.
The desktop can see both the printer and the NAS. I have no issues there.
The laptop will not see the printer.
I removed the printer from the laptop and asked it to find a network printer. It found it, installed the drivers. but would not print. I tried again. this time it would not find the printer at all.
It will see the NAS on the network.
Thoughts?
I hooked up both a NAS and a printer.
I have 1 desktop in the same room as the router and a laptop we move around.
The desktop can see both the printer and the NAS. I have no issues there.
The laptop will not see the printer.
I removed the printer from the laptop and asked it to find a network printer. It found it, installed the drivers. but would not print. I tried again. this time it would not find the printer at all.
It will see the NAS on the network.
Thoughts?
#5
02-11-12, 07:01 AM
What windows are you running? You need to go into the printer and faxes folder and add printer.
I hooked my printer right to the router. Then when to all the computers and added it in the start/settings/printer folder.
Mike NJ
I hooked my printer right to the router. Then when to all the computers and added it in the start/settings/printer folder.
Mike NJ
#7
02-11-12, 08:20 AM
When you go into add printer did you browse for the printer and it was not there? You may have to go to the desk top or go into the router and get the web address for the printer and manually input it.
I believe I have to do that on one labtop although it should be seen on the network by browsing for the network printer in the add printer wizard.
Mike NJ
I believe I have to do that on one labtop although it should be seen on the network by browsing for the network printer in the add printer wizard.
Mike NJ
