I've read the post on "Router printing" and it seems ok but I have a USB printer and I want to hook it up to a D-Link DSL-G604T broadband router. The printer has a USB connection and the router only network connection holes (do not know the technical name). What do I need to plug the USB printer into the router?
TIA!
You need a USB print server like one of the one listed below. I haven't personally used one, so I can't vouch for their ease of use or compatabilty, but this is the type of thing you need. Your printer vendor may recommend a certain brand, so check with them.
The holes in the router are called *ports* using RJ45 jack connection type as opposed to a USB connection type.
You need to plug a print server into the router a piece of cake.
Thanks very much for your help.
Would it also be possible to simply plug a USB wireless connector into the printer? I have one of these already and I do not care about sharing the printer other than sometimes I''ll print from upstairs, sometimes from downstairs. I do not want to buy a print server unless I really have to.
TIA!
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