printer to a wireless network ?

[VJ]

Hello,

Is it possible to connect a printer directly to a wireless network (similar to connecting a printer directly to a wired network) ? If so, what type of equipment does one need ?
(all wireless devices I seem to find, are either access points or pci/pcmcia cards).

Thanks !


Jörg

[SteveC]

Well an access point would work if your printer is ethernet capable.

Otherwise, wireless print servers do exist:

http://www.dabs.com/products/prod-info3-info.asp?&m=y&quicklinx=22ZY

http://www.dabs.com/products/prod-info3-info.asp?&m=y&quicklinx=14KY

http://www.dabs.com/products/prod-info3-info.asp?&m=y&quicklinx=1YH7

[VJ]

Hmm, but wouldn't an access point be overkill ? Of course, if it gets the job done... current access points aren't *that* expensive.

Theoretically, if the printer is not ethernet-capable, is it then possible to connect a wired printserver to the access point (and the printer to the printserver) ?
Main reason for asking, is that a lot of manufacturers offer solutions faster than 11 Mbit, but if you need to resort to a wireless printserver from another manufacturer, you are stuck at 11 Mbit speed.


Jörg

[K6-III]

Linksys makes a wireless print server: http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=22&prid=438