Originally posted by: BlakkIce
I have a printer in another room and im trying to decide how do i network it to my laptop so that i can print to it. There is no wired computer in the room but it has a usb port and an network port on it. Is it as simple as getting a bridge and plugging it in. I would prefer to have it connect to my G router but if my only option is B then so be it. What can you guys suggest
as long as there is a computer with access to some network in the room, you have a free wireless printing set up. just plug the printer into that computer share it. this will work even if all that computer has is wifi but not ethernet.
however, since the printer has a "network port" on it, that means all you have to do is plug the printer into the router, and set things up. there may be some extra configuration required for the printer to work on the router. see your manuals for answers. typical requirements include, mac address, port forwarding, and ip assignment.