How to Hook Up a Wireless Router to a Printer
Wireless routers add a lot of flexibility to the home or office by eliminating the need to run cables everywhere and increasing portability. To make the most of a wireless network, hook up all your computers and printers.
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Instructions
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Plug an Ethernet cable directly from the printer to the router, if your printer has an Ethernet port. You may need to insert and run the printer installation CD and choose the "Network" option.
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Turn on the printer and check that it is on the network by opening the Start menu and selecting "Control Panel," then "Network and Sharing," then "View Computers and Devices."
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Alternately, you can plug the printer into the router using a USB cable. Some wireless routers come with a USB connection for printers so several computers can share a printer over the network.
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Add the printer by opening the Start menu and selecting "Control Panel," then "Printers," then "Add Printer," then "Add a Network Printer." Follow the on-screen instructions to configure.
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Test the wireless router to printer connection by printing a test page from the printer from one of your network computers. Enter the Control Panel, then select "Printers," then the name of your networked printer, then "Properties," then "Print Test Page."
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DiscountTickets
Dec 27, 2009
Such a creative idea, thanks for sharing, and so well written. -
Linda Natali
Dec 27, 2009
I hate everything to do with setting up a printer but they are a necessary evil. I'll give this a shot. Thx.
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gerigreene
Dec 27, 2009
Thanks - I'll give this a try. My son feigns ignorance on how to do this. Just when they know EVERYTHING they get independent and leave home. . . . lol
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Elvis De Leon
Dec 27, 2009
Thanks, this is a well written article. Though these connections can be a pain sometimes to setup.
