The big question is how difficult is it to interface with Linux? Is it 100% compatible? In other words, I don't want to have to spend a month getting it to work.
On Sunday 21 April 2002 09:51 am, Steve wrote: > The Netgear PS110 print server is also a very good choice. I went thru > two of the Linksys printservers, and never got either one of them to > work. Of course maybe the store I purchased them from had a bad batch. > I own alot of Linksys equipment, and never had a problem with any of > it. The Netgear costs about $130 from your local CompUSA, but you can > probably get it cheaper online. > > http://www.netgear.com/product_view.asp?xrp=6&yrp=15&zrp=60 > > Pierre Fortin wrote: > >On Sat, 20 Apr 2002 21:41:56 -0700 Larry Sword <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>The most cost effective would be by using Samba. But looks like you are > >>looking for an external hardware server that connects to your hub or > >>switch and allows the printer to connect via a parallels port on the > >>server. The advantage is that you need not have a computer on as a print > >> > >>server, may save on the electrical bill. There are quite a number > >>available with prices range from $100.00 to $250.00 USD. > >> > >>I have one system running the Linksys BEFSR41, connects 2 printers. Abt. > >> > >>$120.00. Works very well for the intended service. > > > >Did you mean EFSP42? > >http://www.linksys.com/Products/product.asp?grid=27&prid=133 > > > >The BEFSR41 is a 4-port router/switch (no print serving). > >http://www.linksys.com/Products/product.asp?grid=23&prid=20 > > > >Only the BEFW11P1 wireless router currently comes with a print server. > >http://www.linksys.com/Products/product.asp?grid=23&prid=171 > > > >HTH, > >Pierre > > > >>Others are: > >>D-Link, > >>Trendnet, abt. $99.00 > >>HP JetDirect 300SX, abt $250.00 > >>Cables To Go JLP3110, abt $140.00 > >>And probably numerous others, just use Google and search for "print > >>servers hardware". > >> > >>All of these will serve your purpose. > >> > >>Larry > > > >E-mail scanned by McAfee. > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > >Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > >Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
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