Wireless printers and routers?

[Xstyle]

What is the best wireless printer??

I will put my Laptop in my AV cabinet, and get a wireless keyboard and mouse,
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Dependant on which one I get; either (Bluetooth or USB)
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I will also get a wireless router for the broadband internet...
can the wireless printer work off this?


Please give me recommendations!!?


Thanks,

Sid


[EDIT - 07/01/06]:
I just added to this post, rather than creating another thread ... and have come to a closer decision on printers:
Post #71 of this same thread http://www.avforums.com/forums/showt...30#post4077530
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[Maff et1]

Some wireless routers will act as USB print servers, like this one: http://www.asus.com.tw/products4.asp...59&modelmenu=1

I've never used any so can't recommend.

[stuartmc]

The HP2710 has wireless networking built-in if you need an all-in-one. If you have the printer Netgear have just introduced a Wireless Print Server, more here http://www.netgear.co.uk/wireless_pr...er_wgps606.php

[The Dude]

If your laptop has bluetooth, the HP BT1300 is a good piece of kit, especially if you already have a printer lying around..

Can't remember exact prices, but I'd guess at around £75, a great piece of kit.

[Big Adam]

Belkin have also had a wireless USB print server on the market for quite some time.

[Xstyle]

Found a great website for information!!

Router:
Buffalo 54G Wireless Cable/DSL Router with AOSS
£46.71 delivered

Printer:
HP Deskjet 6840
£121.80 delivered

OR

HP Photosmart 2710 all in one (inc. fax & scanner)
£262.31 delivered


I think it makes sense to go for a Wi-Fi printer.
What are your opnions on this "state of the art" Buffalo router, and these HP Printers??

Any other recommendations?


p.s. I don't have a laptop, printer, or a router at the moment!
Thinking of getting the Sony Vaio FS295VP laptop:
£1079 delivered
However, Wireless Homes was very surprisingly the cheapest I've ever seen it, at £899 +vat = £1059! Astonishing considering their prices for other products. (But they do have great service...)


Sid

[hornydragon]

I have a linksys print server much better idea, means i print from anywhere i have one with 2 parralell but USB ones are available, so that way you can use any printer!

[Xstyle]

HD... links please?

Is the Baffalo Router not also a print server?
what is "2 paralell"?
I want the printer to not have to be near the router... i.e. maybe on different floors?

[hornydragon]

parallel ports for older printers see here: http://www1.linksys.com/internationa...rid=33&scid=37
Netgear etc all do them

http://www.netgear.co.uk/wireless_pr...er_wgps606.php

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...%2Etworking%2F

Suggest you use same brand as router for ease of use set-up etc. I use linksys, D-link, Edimax and US Robotics all mixed up only have my laser hanging off server at the moment but looking for a colour inkjet (old stock second hand) for colour (dont like USB printers but thats all you can get these days

[Xstyle]

Originally Posted by hornydragon

parallel ports for older printers see here: http://www1.linksys.com/internationa...rid=33&scid=37
Netgear etc all do them

http://www.netgear.co.uk/wireless_pr...er_wgps606.php

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...%2Etworking%2F

Suggest you use same brand as router for ease of use set-up etc. I use linksys, D-link, Edimax and US Robotics all mixed up only have my laser hanging off server at the moment but looking for a colour inkjet (old stock second hand) for colour (dont like USB printers but thats all you can get these days

Would it not be easier to get a router and print server in one?

Does the Buffalo item above not do that?
The advantage of the Buffalo is that it has ASOS, press a button and it encrypts without effort.

Firewall:
Is it worth having both SPI and NAT firewall?
(like in the Asus as mentioned above)

I think I'm going to get confused now!

[hornydragon]

to enable wep is so easy why spend more on buffalo if you use Dynamic addressing you are pretty secure too most routers include a hardware firewall which you just use to lock out unused ports old comm ports are how most hackers gain access to PC's
If you want the router close to your Phone socket ie in lounge hall etc and leave printer upstairs you need 2 boxes..........all you need is this :http://www1.linksys.com/internationa...oid=6&ipid=667
and this:http://www1.linksys.com/internationa...oid=6&ipid=447
and wireless on laptop and any other machines in house.


THis is NOT a printserver:http://www.blueunplugged.com/Product...aspx?ptnrSrc=2

[The Dude]

ASOS sounds like a world of hurt in a button...

but you definitely want both NAT/SPI on your firewall.. most of the WAP/Router devices out there will do this by now I would have thought..

The Netgear models certainly do, but I rarely play with the other brands mentioned so can't comment with any confidence on the rest..

[Xstyle]

Q1:
Is a Print Server primarily for more than one printer and/or computer?

Q2:
I will have just one laptop and one printer... so will just a router suffice for my needs?
(one that has NAT & SPI firewalls)

Q3:
Printers connect via USB ports???
But I thought you won't need USB if you're using the Wireless 802.11g?

Q4:
And I'll have to get a wireless printer with 802.11g... can't use an older printer (as HD says initially) as I may not have the printer & server/router in the same place?


Sorry if I'm sounding thick! Not having seen any USB connects / wireless gear I find it hard to digest the information... but I appreciate all you guys' patience!

[The Dude]

Do you have bluetooth on the laptop?

If you do, and this is the only PC using the printer, I wouldn't worry about print servers, and just get a bluetooth adapter and ANY printer you like..

There are also plenty of WiFi adapters that slot in a USB port, go this way if you don't have bluetooth, or prefer the WiFi route...

Q1 - Yes

Q2 - Yes

Q3 - If the printer has onboard wireless yes, other wise you need the USB port to add the wireless adapter.

Q4 - If you go bluetooth, all you need is the printer sitting somewhere near the laptop.. if that answers the question?

[MattTheBeanster]

my vote is for a canon ip4000r around £140.

and to answer a couple of your questions. Q1: yes it is, Q3: if you go wireless you don't need usb.

darn too slow.