I have a similar setup that works because I have networked all my computers. My one wireless desktop has a non-wireless laserjet printer that I installed as a network printer after enabling file and print sharing. The printer software is installed on all my computers, and I can access it from any of them-including the Linux box. This would work with most printers I have seen, and you could take proper security procedures to protect Sam's files. Some routers have print server software which could make this possible also, but you haven't mentioned that. **************************************************************************** ********
Maybe it would help if I put names with the two neighbors so it is clearer. Jerry has the laptop that has WiFi and a printer that is also capable of being wireless. Jerry does not have a router and has connected to Sam's router (with permission) and does go on the internet just fine. Now Jerry wants to also go to his printer thru the router. Sam will not use Jerry's printer as he has his own. I think this is all possible but am not sure how to program the Sam's router to Jerry's printer. I think it would be done by taking the printer to Sam's house using an Ethernet cable and then (here is where I am not sure.) load the printer software on Sam's computer so it can set the router up? After that is done can we then remove Jerry's printer software from Sam's computer? (also does Sam's cable modem play a role in this setup? ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
