How to Make the Printer Wireless Using a Wireless-G Broadband Router

Even a cat can benefit from a wireless printer

There are multiple ways to connect a printer to a wireless network. Some printers function on a wireless network through a network adapter installed in the printer. Other printers can connect to the Wireless Access Point with an Ethernet cable. There are also printers that require you to connect directly to the computer and run Windows to share the printer on the network. All methods are effective and yield the same results.

Instructions

Printer to Computer Hookup

1. Click the "Start" button.

2. Select the "Control Panel."

3. Pick the "Printers and Faxes" icon.

4. Select the printer that you wish to share on your network.

5. Click the "File" menu.

6. Pick the "Sharing" menu item.

7. Click the "Share this printer" button and install additional drivers in case other users have different windows platforms.

Plug into the WAP

1. Set up the printer next to the Wireless Access Point.

2. Insert one end of the Ethernet cord into the printer.

3. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cord into the router or WAP.

4. Check to see if the printer functions by printing a document off any computer connected to the network.

Wireless and Wireless

1. Set up the wireless printer wherever you feel necessary.

2. Follow the instructions that is listed with your printer as different manufacturers use different built-in wireless systems.

3. Check the printer by printing a document off any computer connected to the network.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also purchase a print server that connects the printer anywhere. It functions as a printing wireless adapter for a non-wireless printer.

References

• Install a printer on a home network
• Setting up a home network

Resources

• Install a printer on a home network