Mark LaPierre wrote:

>>>> I have a printer (HP Officejet J4580)
>>>> which only has a USB interface.
>>>> What is the simplest way to connect this printer
>>>> to a WiFi LAN?
>>>
>>> "Simplest" is probably through an access point or router that has a USB
>>> port on it, specifically for connecting your printer to a WLAN.  It's
>>> been a while since I've seen one, so I can't offer a recommendation.
>>
>> Asus RT-N16 apparently supports that configuration, though I have no
>> need to use mine for that since my printer is already networked. YMMV.

> Or, you could plug it into a USB port on your computer and share it with
> the network with Samba for no money.

I should have said that it is too far from the server
for a direct USB connection.
Incidentally, why would I need to use Samba?

At present, I just carry my laptop to the printer,
which is not too onerous.
I just wondered if there was a simple alternative,
but it seems not.


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