How to Stream a Scanner With 24X7 Bandwidth

A network-capable scanner can be accessed by any computer on the network.

A network-capable scanner can be shared among multiple workstations over a broadband network. To access a scanner through your local network, connect and adjust the scanner’s settings from each computer that will be accessing it. Each computer will be able to access the scanner at any time of the day or night since the streaming of data is always active between the two.

Things You'll Need

• Network-capable scanner
• Ethernet cable, 25 feet
• Router
• Wireless/Wired network

Instructions

1. Place the network-capable scanner in the location that you want it to be used in. Plug its power cord into an outlet for power. Turn the scanner on.

2. Insert one end of an Ethernet cord into the Ethernet socket on the scanner. Run the Ethernet cord over to the router that is being used with the wired/wireless network. Insert the end of the Ethernet cable into an open Ethernet socket on the back of the router.

3. Click “Start” on one of the computers connected to the router which is a part of the wireless/wired network. Click the “Start” button.

4. Click “Network” in the window that appears on the screen. Scroll down the list at the left until you come to the name of the scanner.

5. Right-click the scanner’s name and select “Install” from the menu that appears on the screen. If a pop-up window appears that asks you to download a driver, follow the menu commands of the pop-up before continuing. Follow the additional menu prompts to finish the installation of the scanner. Repeat this procedure with all of the computers connected to the router.

Tips & Warnings

• Many network-capable scanners are built into printers so as to provide multifunction abilities.

References

• Microsoft: Windows Support -- To Add a Network scanner

Resources

• The Library: Computer Networking Tips