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connecting second computer to printer using wireless connection?I know next to nothing about wireless connections and need some
information on how it works. I have a desktop PC that is connected to a Canon Pixma MP620 printer via the USB printer cable. I have a second desktop PC in the same room that I occasionally use for gaming, music, testing, etc. I would like to be able to wirelessly print from the second PC to the Canon printer (without having to turn on the first computer). The Canon printer says it is WiFi certified with the comment "print wirelessly from a WiFi enabled computer". My questions are: What do I need to make my second computer WiFi enabled and when it is WiFi enabled, do I need anything else to be able print to the Canon printer (does it communicate straight from computer to printer or does it have to go through a wireless router)? Do they make a WiFi transmitter/reciever in the form of a USB "dongle" or something like that which I put on the computer? Any information on this subject will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Mike Mike950 <Mike***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I know next to nothing about wireless connections and need some Is it also connected to your existing network?> information on how it works. I have a desktop PC that is connected > to a Canon Pixma MP620 printer via the USB printer cable. > I have a > second desktop PC in the same room that I occasionally use for > gaming, music, testing, etc.. > I would like to be able to wirelessly You will need a wireless router or wireless access point to make this work. > print from the second PC to the Canon printer (without having to turn > on the first computer). I presume you have an internet connection at home/in this office. How do you access it? What kind of networking hardware do you have now? Be detailed.... The Canon printer says it is WiFi certified > with the comment "print wirelessly from a WiFi enabled computer". Does it work wirelessly if you also have it connected to something via USB? You may need to > My questions are: What do I need to make my second computer WiFi A wireless network adapter> enabled A wireless access point on your network > and when it is WiFi enabled, do I need anything else to be It would need to go through a wireless access point, which might be part of > able print to the Canon printer (does it communicate straight from > computer to printer or does it have to go through a wireless router)? a router but wouldn't necessarily have to be. > Do they make a WiFi transmitter/reciever in the form of a USB Yes, but the computer doesn't have to be connected wirelessly - it could be > "dongle" or something like that which I put on the computer? using a wired Ethernet connection to get to the wirelessly-connected printer. Show quoteHide quote > Any information on this subject will be greatly appreciated. > Thank > you. Mike Here is the info on my setup: DSL modem to 4 port Linksys wired router (all
ports being used. 1=main comp., 2=second comp., 3=wife's comp.,4=son's comp.) None of the computers are WiFi enabled. The Canon Pixma MP620 printer is connected to the main comp. via USB printer cable. Printer is not connected to the router (no more ports). Specific info on comps listed at end of of this post if you need them. Question: How can I print from comp #2 to the Canon printer without having to turn on Comp #1. Some of the things I've considered: 1. Using some sort of A/B switch at the printer and running a USB printer cable to the A/B switch from comp #1 and Comp#2. (Probably the simplest way) 2. Using a bluetooth "dongle" on comp. #2 and the printer. (Not sure if this will work. I thought someone mentioned the printer may not be able to use two different types of connections (USB cable and Bluetooth at the same time). 3. Using a WiFi dongle on comp #2 and trying to connect by WiFi to the printer. (I have heard the MP620 may not support network of "ad hoc" type connection. This type of connection may also not work because of the same reason in #2 (the printer may not use two different types of connections at the same time). I would appreciate ANY other connection methods that may work. Thank you for your help. Mike To: Lanwench You mentioned "Yes, but the computer doesn't have to be connected wirelessly - it could be using a wired Ethernet connection to get to the wirelessly-connected printer." How would one do this? Systems Info: Computer #1: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66 GHz, 2x2GB DDR2-1066 Corsair Dominator Memory, Cooler Master 750w Real Power Pro, Gigabyte Radeon HD 4870 512Mb, Antec 900 Case, 2x Seagate Barracuda 500GB Sata HD's, Pioneer and Sony Sata DVD/RW's, Windows Vista Premium 32 SP1. Computer #2: Intel P4 3.0E GHz, 4x512Mb PC333 Kingston Memory, Antec 450w True Power, eVga7600GS Agp 256Mb, Antec 1650B case, 2x WD Caviar 120 GB Pata HD's, NEC DVD/RW, Lite-On DVDROM, SB Audigy Sound, Windows XP Hm SP3. Computer #3 & #4 are similar to #2. Mike950 <Mike***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> Here is the info on my setup: DSL modem to 4 port Linksys wired You need to connect the Canon to a wireless network. Since you don't have > router (all ports being used. 1=main comp., 2=second comp., 3=wife's > comp.,4=son's > > comp.) None of the computers are WiFi enabled. The Canon Pixma MP620 > printer is connected to the main comp. via USB printer cable. > Printer is not > > connected to the router (no more ports). Specific info on comps > listed at end of of this post if you need them. > > Question: How can I print from comp #2 to the Canon printer without > having to turn on Comp #1. one, you will need to either a) get a wireless access point (not a router - Linksys & plenty of others make them if you want to stick with the same brand) & an additional small ethernet switch (to extend/add to the existing 4 ports, which won't suffice) or b) replace the Linksys with a model that includes wireless & also has a 4-port switch Whichever you use make sure you lock the wireless down - change the SSID (broacast name), change the admin password, and use WPA+PSK encryption, not WEP. > Could do. But I have never had good luck with stuff like that, honestly.> Some of the things I've considered: > 1. Using some sort of A/B switch at the printer and running a USB > printer cable to the A/B switch from comp #1 and Comp#2. (Probably > the simplest way) > 2. Using a bluetooth "dongle" on comp. #2 and the printer. (Not Yes, that's been my experience.> sure if this will work. I thought someone mentioned the printer may > not be able to use two > > different types of connections (USB cable and Bluetooth at the same > time). > 3. Using a WiFi dongle on comp #2 and trying to connect by WiFi to It probably won't, no, and you'd really complicate the setup on comp #2. I > the printer. (I have heard the MP620 may not support network of "ad > hoc" type wouldn't do this. Show quoteHide quote > If you have a network set up, it doesn't matter if some of the > connection. This type of connection may also not work because of the > same reason in #2 (the printer may not use two different types of > connections at the > > same time). > > I would appreciate ANY other connection methods that may work. Thank > you for your help. Mike > > To: Lanwench You mentioned "Yes, but the computer doesn't have to > be connected wirelessly - it could be using a wired Ethernet > connection to get to the wirelessly-connected printer." > > How would one do this? devices/computers are wired, and some wireless. I'm currently using my (wireless) laptop to connect to my (wired) server. Show quoteHide quote > > > > Systems Info: > > Computer #1: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66 GHz, 2x2GB DDR2-1066 > Corsair Dominator Memory, Cooler Master 750w Real Power Pro, Gigabyte > Radeon > > HD 4870 512Mb, Antec 900 Case, 2x Seagate Barracuda 500GB Sata HD's, > Pioneer and Sony Sata DVD/RW's, Windows Vista Premium 32 SP1. > > Computer #2: Intel P4 3.0E GHz, 4x512Mb PC333 Kingston Memory, Antec > 450w True Power, eVga7600GS Agp 256Mb, Antec 1650B case, 2x WD Caviar > > 120 GB Pata HD's, NEC DVD/RW, Lite-On DVDROM, SB Audigy Sound, > Windows XP Hm SP3. > > Computer #3 & #4 are similar to #2. Mike950 wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > Here is the info on my setup: DSL modem to 4 port Linksys wired router (all Simplest solution:> ports being used. 1=main comp., 2=second comp., 3=wife's comp.,4=son's > > comp.) None of the computers are WiFi enabled. The Canon Pixma MP620 > printer is connected to the main comp. via USB printer cable. Printer is not > > connected to the router (no more ports). Specific info on comps listed at > end of of this post if you need them. > > Question: How can I print from comp #2 to the Canon printer without having > to turn on Comp #1. > > Some of the things I've considered: > 1. Using some sort of A/B switch at the printer and running a USB printer > cable to the A/B switch from comp #1 and Comp#2. (Probably the simplest way) > 2. Using a bluetooth "dongle" on comp. #2 and the printer. (Not sure if > this will work. I thought someone mentioned the printer may not be able to > use two > > different types of connections (USB cable and Bluetooth at the same time). > 3. Using a WiFi dongle on comp #2 and trying to connect by WiFi to the > printer. (I have heard the MP620 may not support network of "ad hoc" type > > connection. This type of connection may also not work because of the same > reason in #2 (the printer may not use two different types of connections at > the > > same time). > > I would appreciate ANY other connection methods that may work. Thank you > for your help. Mike > > To: Lanwench You mentioned "Yes, but the computer doesn't have to be > connected wirelessly - it could be using a wired Ethernet connection to get > to the wirelessly-connected printer." > > How would one do this? > > > > Systems Info: > > Computer #1: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66 GHz, 2x2GB DDR2-1066 Corsair > Dominator Memory, Cooler Master 750w Real Power Pro, Gigabyte Radeon > > HD 4870 512Mb, Antec 900 Case, 2x Seagate Barracuda 500GB Sata HD's, Pioneer > and Sony Sata DVD/RW's, Windows Vista Premium 32 SP1. > > Computer #2: Intel P4 3.0E GHz, 4x512Mb PC333 Kingston Memory, Antec 450w > True Power, eVga7600GS Agp 256Mb, Antec 1650B case, 2x WD Caviar > > 120 GB Pata HD's, NEC DVD/RW, Lite-On DVDROM, SB Audigy Sound, Windows XP Hm > SP3. > > Computer #3 & #4 are similar to #2. - Buy an inexpensive switch (non-wireless), e.g.: $21.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124005 - Disconnect one of the 4 computers from your router - Connect switch to the freed-up port - Connect the 4th computer and the printer to the switch. - If you get a switch with a "shared uplink port" such as the Linksys example above, note that you can't use the port physically next to the uplink port for connecting to your computers or printer. -- Lem -- MS-MVP To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm Lem <lemp40@unknownhost> wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > Mike950 wrote: The printer doesn't have an Ethernet port, or so I understand. Wireless or >> Here is the info on my setup: DSL modem to 4 port Linksys wired >> router (all ports being used. 1=main comp., 2=second comp., >> 3=wife's comp.,4=son's comp.) None of the computers are WiFi enabled. >> The Canon Pixma >> MP620 printer is connected to the main comp. via USB printer cable. >> Printer is not connected to the router (no more ports). Specific info on >> comps >> listed at end of of this post if you need them. >> >> Question: How can I print from comp #2 to the Canon printer without >> having to turn on Comp #1. >> >> Some of the things I've considered: >> 1. Using some sort of A/B switch at the printer and running a USB >> printer cable to the A/B switch from comp #1 and Comp#2. (Probably >> the simplest way) 2. Using a bluetooth "dongle" on comp. #2 and the >> printer. (Not >> sure if this will work. I thought someone mentioned the printer may >> not be able to use two >> >> different types of connections (USB cable and Bluetooth at the same >> time). 3. Using a WiFi dongle on comp #2 and trying to connect by WiFi >> to >> the printer. (I have heard the MP620 may not support network of "ad >> hoc" type connection. This type of connection may also not work because >> of >> the same reason in #2 (the printer may not use two different types >> of connections at the >> >> same time). >> >> I would appreciate ANY other connection methods that may work. Thank you >> for your help. Mike >> >> To: Lanwench You mentioned "Yes, but the computer doesn't have to >> be connected wirelessly - it could be using a wired Ethernet >> connection to get to the wirelessly-connected printer." >> >> How would one do this? >> >> >> >> Systems Info: >> >> Computer #1: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 2.66 GHz, 2x2GB DDR2-1066 >> Corsair Dominator Memory, Cooler Master 750w Real Power Pro, >> Gigabyte Radeon HD 4870 512Mb, Antec 900 Case, 2x Seagate Barracuda 500GB >> Sata HD's, >> Pioneer and Sony Sata DVD/RW's, Windows Vista Premium 32 SP1. >> >> Computer #2: Intel P4 3.0E GHz, 4x512Mb PC333 Kingston Memory, >> Antec 450w True Power, eVga7600GS Agp 256Mb, Antec 1650B case, 2x >> WD Caviar 120 GB Pata HD's, NEC DVD/RW, Lite-On DVDROM, SB Audigy Sound, >> Windows XP Hm SP3. >> >> Computer #3 & #4 are similar to #2. > > Simplest solution: > > - Buy an inexpensive switch (non-wireless), e.g.: $21.99 > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124005 > > - Disconnect one of the 4 computers from your router > > - Connect switch to the freed-up port > > - Connect the 4th computer and the printer to the switch. USB only. Otherwise, your suggestion would work fine. > I'm not sure I understand that. Besides the uplink port, all the other ports > - If you get a switch with a "shared uplink port" such as the Linksys > example above, note that you can't use the port physically next to the > uplink port for connecting to your computers or printer. are the same and can be used. I've never seen any that didn't work that way. Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] wrote:
> Actually, it does have an Ethernet port, or so the spec page at > The printer doesn't have an Ethernet port, or so I understand. Wireless or > USB only. Otherwise, your suggestion would work fine. http://tinyurl.com/6tbtr2 says: Standard Interface Wireless LAN interface (IEEE 802.11b/g), Bluetooth® v2.04 (Optional), Card Slots (See Memory Card Support), Ethernet, PictBridge (Cable not included), USB 2.0 Hi-Speed >> - If you get a switch with a "shared uplink port" such as the Linksys I'm not sure that I understand it either, but from the User Guide for >> example above, note that you can't use the port physically next to the >> uplink port for connecting to your computers or printer. > > I'm not sure I understand that. Besides the uplink port, all the other ports > are the same and can be used. I've never seen any that didn't work that way. > > the Linksys EZXS55W (http://downloads.linksysbycisco.com/downloads/EZXS55_88_16W_V20_UG_B-WEB.pdf) NOTE TO USERS OF 10/100 5- OR 8-PORT SWITCH (EZXS55W OR EZXS88W): If you connect a router or additional switch to the Uplink port, then you cannot use the numbered port next to the Uplink port (port 5 on the 5-Port Switch or port 8 on the 8-Port Switch will be inactive). The two ports are wired together, so they cannot be used simultaneously. Basically, although there are 6 jacks on the box, you only get to use a maximum of 5 of them at any given time. So many "entry level" networking devices these days have automatic MDI/MDI-X sensing that I'm surprised that this one has an "uplink" port anyway. I guess they saved a few bucks. I suppose the implication is that if you want to connect one of the LAN ports on the OP's existing router to one of the 5 LAN ports on the EZXS55W, you have to use a cross-over cable. If you use the "uplink" port, you can use a straight-through cable. I think I have heard of this "feature" before, but I added it to my post because I didn't want the OP to go out and buy the switch on my suggestion, happen to pick the inactive port by chance (only a 20% chance ...), and then be confused when things didn't work. Other than that note, there's not much to the "user guide" (e.g., no explanation of when/if you use a cross-over or straight-through cable). The UG is confusing in other ways, too. Its "overview" describes a different product. Thank you very much Lanwench and Lem. You answered my questions very clearly
and also provided information on possible problems I could run into. It sounds like the least expensive route would be to purchase the Linksys switch suggested by Lem. If I didn't want two devices on my desk and didn't mind the extra expense I could go with Lanwench's suggestion on purchasing a Linksys wireless router with the 4 wired ports (my brother has one and it's just like the wired Linksys I have except with the added wireless capability). I'd still have to purchase the WiFi dongle for comp. #2 if I went this route. Anyway, I again thank you both for your help. Not only did I get my questions answered but learned a great deal about wireless technology. You folks are great! Mike PS: The Canon OnScreen Manual and Web Support site didn't have any of this information. Show quoteHide quote "Lem" wrote: > Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] wrote: > > > > > The printer doesn't have an Ethernet port, or so I understand. Wireless or > > USB only. Otherwise, your suggestion would work fine. > > Actually, it does have an Ethernet port, or so the spec page at > http://tinyurl.com/6tbtr2 says: > > Standard Interface > Wireless LAN interface (IEEE 802.11b/g), Bluetooth® v2.04 (Optional), > Card Slots (See Memory Card Support), Ethernet, PictBridge (Cable not > included), USB 2.0 Hi-Speed > > >> - If you get a switch with a "shared uplink port" such as the Linksys > >> example above, note that you can't use the port physically next to the > >> uplink port for connecting to your computers or printer. > > > > I'm not sure I understand that. Besides the uplink port, all the other ports > > are the same and can be used. I've never seen any that didn't work that way. > > > > > > I'm not sure that I understand it either, but from the User Guide for > the Linksys EZXS55W > (http://downloads.linksysbycisco.com/downloads/EZXS55_88_16W_V20_UG_B-WEB.pdf) > > > NOTE TO USERS OF 10/100 5- OR 8-PORT > SWITCH (EZXS55W OR EZXS88W): If you > connect a router or additional switch to the > Uplink port, then you cannot use the numbered > port next to the Uplink port (port 5 on the > 5-Port Switch or port 8 on the 8-Port Switch will > be inactive). The two ports are wired together, > so they cannot be used simultaneously. > > Basically, although there are 6 jacks on the box, you only get to use a > maximum of 5 of them at any given time. > > So many "entry level" networking devices these days have automatic > MDI/MDI-X sensing that I'm surprised that this one has an "uplink" port > anyway. I guess they saved a few bucks. > > I suppose the implication is that if you want to connect one of the LAN > ports on the OP's existing router to one of the 5 LAN ports on the > EZXS55W, you have to use a cross-over cable. If you use the "uplink" > port, you can use a straight-through cable. > > I think I have heard of this "feature" before, but I added it to my post > because I didn't want the OP to go out and buy the switch on my > suggestion, happen to pick the inactive port by chance (only a 20% > chance ...), and then be confused when things didn't work. > > Other than that note, there's not much to the "user guide" (e.g., no > explanation of when/if you use a cross-over or straight-through cable). > The UG is confusing in other ways, too. Its "overview" describes a > different product. > Mike950 <Mike***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> Thank you very much Lanwench and Lem. You answered my questions very Except that you can't connect your printer to it. It's wireless only, no > clearly and also provided information on possible problems I could > run into. It sounds like the least > expensive route would be to purchase the Linksys switch suggested by > Lem. wired Ethernet, right? > If I didn't want two devices on my desk and didn't mind the extra No, you wouldn't have to do that. You could connect all the computers to the > expense I could go with Lanwench's suggestion on purchasing a Linksys > wireless router with the 4 wired ports (my brother has one and it's > just like the wired Linksys I have except with the added wireless > capability). I'd still have to purchase the WiFi dongle for comp. #2 > if I went this route. *wired* network, and the printer to the *wireless* network, and they'd all be on the same network. :) > Awww, shucks....we're just drawn that way.> Anyway, I again thank you both for your help. Not only did I get my > questions answered but learned a great deal about wireless > technology. You folks are great! Mike Show quoteHide quote > > PS: The Canon OnScreen Manual and Web Support site didn't have any > of this information. > > "Lem" wrote: > >> Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] wrote: >> >>> >>> The printer doesn't have an Ethernet port, or so I understand. >>> Wireless or USB only. Otherwise, your suggestion would work fine. >> >> Actually, it does have an Ethernet port, or so the spec page at >> http://tinyurl.com/6tbtr2 says: >> >> Standard Interface >> Wireless LAN interface (IEEE 802.11b/g), Bluetooth® v2.04 (Optional), >> Card Slots (See Memory Card Support), Ethernet, PictBridge (Cable not >> included), USB 2.0 Hi-Speed >> >>>> - If you get a switch with a "shared uplink port" such as the >>>> Linksys example above, note that you can't use the port physically >>>> next to the uplink port for connecting to your computers or >>>> printer. >>> >>> I'm not sure I understand that. Besides the uplink port, all the >>> other ports are the same and can be used. I've never seen any that >>> didn't work that way. >>> >>> >> >> I'm not sure that I understand it either, but from the User Guide for >> the Linksys EZXS55W >> (http://downloads.linksysbycisco.com/downloads/EZXS55_88_16W_V20_UG_B-WEB.pdf) >> >> >> NOTE TO USERS OF 10/100 5- OR 8-PORT >> SWITCH (EZXS55W OR EZXS88W): If you >> connect a router or additional switch to the >> Uplink port, then you cannot use the numbered >> port next to the Uplink port (port 5 on the >> 5-Port Switch or port 8 on the 8-Port Switch will >> be inactive). The two ports are wired together, >> so they cannot be used simultaneously. >> >> Basically, although there are 6 jacks on the box, you only get to >> use a maximum of 5 of them at any given time. >> >> So many "entry level" networking devices these days have automatic >> MDI/MDI-X sensing that I'm surprised that this one has an "uplink" >> port anyway. I guess they saved a few bucks. >> >> I suppose the implication is that if you want to connect one of the >> LAN ports on the OP's existing router to one of the 5 LAN ports on >> the EZXS55W, you have to use a cross-over cable. If you use the >> "uplink" port, you can use a straight-through cable. >> >> I think I have heard of this "feature" before, but I added it to my >> post because I didn't want the OP to go out and buy the switch on my >> suggestion, happen to pick the inactive port by chance (only a 20% >> chance ...), and then be confused when things didn't work. >> >> Other than that note, there's not much to the "user guide" (e.g., no >> explanation of when/if you use a cross-over or straight-through >> cable). The UG is confusing in other ways, too. Its "overview" >> describes a different product. Lem <lemp40@unknownhost> wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] wrote: That's interesting & I'm glad you posted the info. I've never seen/heard of > >> >> The printer doesn't have an Ethernet port, or so I understand. >> Wireless or USB only. Otherwise, your suggestion would work fine. > > Actually, it does have an Ethernet port, or so the spec page at > http://tinyurl.com/6tbtr2 says: > > Standard Interface > Wireless LAN interface (IEEE 802.11b/g), Bluetooth® v2.04 (Optional), > Card Slots (See Memory Card Support), Ethernet, PictBridge (Cable not > included), USB 2.0 Hi-Speed > >>> - If you get a switch with a "shared uplink port" such as the >>> Linksys example above, note that you can't use the port physically >>> next to the uplink port for connecting to your computers or printer. >> >> I'm not sure I understand that. Besides the uplink port, all the >> other ports are the same and can be used. I've never seen any that >> didn't work that way. > > I'm not sure that I understand it either, but from the User Guide for > the Linksys EZXS55W > (http://downloads.linksysbycisco.com/downloads/EZXS55_88_16W_V20_UG_B-WEB.pdf) > > > NOTE TO USERS OF 10/100 5- OR 8-PORT > SWITCH (EZXS55W OR EZXS88W): If you > connect a router or additional switch to the > Uplink port, then you cannot use the numbered > port next to the Uplink port (port 5 on the > 5-Port Switch or port 8 on the 8-Port Switch will > be inactive). The two ports are wired together, > so they cannot be used simultaneously. > > Basically, although there are 6 jacks on the box, you only get to use > a maximum of 5 of them at any given time. > > So many "entry level" networking devices these days have automatic > MDI/MDI-X sensing that I'm surprised that this one has an "uplink" > port anyway. I guess they saved a few bucks. > > I suppose the implication is that if you want to connect one of the > LAN ports on the OP's existing router to one of the 5 LAN ports on the > EZXS55W, you have to use a cross-over cable. If you use the "uplink" > port, you can use a straight-through cable. > > I think I have heard of this "feature" before, but I added it to my > post because I didn't want the OP to go out and buy the switch on my > suggestion, happen to pick the inactive port by chance (only a 20% > chance ...), and then be confused when things didn't work. > > Other than that note, there's not much to the "user guide" (e.g., no > explanation of when/if you use a cross-over or straight-through > cable). The UG is confusing in other ways, too. Its "overview" > describes a different product. that. I don't generally use Linksys equipment, honestly, but this would definitely have been a frustration to me if I ran into one, and I'll try to remember. Mike950 wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > I know next to nothing about wireless connections and need some In addition to Lanwench's good advice -> information on how it works. I have a desktop PC that is connected to a > Canon Pixma MP620 printer via the USB printer cable. I have a second desktop > PC in the same room that I occasionally use for gaming, music, testing, etc. > I would like to be able to wirelessly print from the second PC to the Canon > printer (without having to turn on the first computer). The Canon printer > says it is WiFi certified with the comment "print wirelessly from a WiFi > enabled computer". > My questions are: What do I need to make my second computer WiFi > enabled and when it is WiFi enabled, do I need anything else to be able print > to the Canon printer (does it communicate straight from computer to printer > or does it have to go through a wireless router)? Do they make a WiFi > transmitter/reciever in the form of a USB "dongle" or something like that > which I put on the computer? > Any information on this subject will be greatly appreciated. Thank > you. Mike > > > This printer, like most home wifi-capable printers, can be connected in 3 different ways: by USB, by Ethernet, or by wireless. I don't know about this specific printer, but the wifi-capable printers that I'm familiar with will *only* "listen" to one of these. That is, if you keep the USB connection between the printer and the first computer, you probably will not be able to use the printer's Ethernet or wifi capability. Check the printer User Guide for details. As Lanwench indicated, the proper way to arrange for either computer to be able to use the printer without requiring that the other computer be active is to configure your local network using a router. Each computer, and the printer, individually connects to the router. The connection to the router for any of these three devices can be either Ethernet cable or wifi (but *not* USB); it doesn't matter which connection technology you use, and they don't have to be the same. Once all 3 are "networked," either computer can print to the printer regardless of the status of the other. Scanning may or may not work over the network connection. You'll need to look in the printer's User Guide for information on whether and how that can be accomplished. -- Lem -- MS-MVP To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm On Jan 15, 3:34 pm, Mike950 <Mike***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
Show quoteHide quote > I know next to nothing about wireless connections and need some If you do not use a wireless router, you can only set up a wi-fi link> information on how it works. I have a desktop PC that is connected to a > Canon Pixma MP620 printer via the USB printer cable. I have a second desktop > PC in the same room that I occasionally use for gaming, music, testing, etc. > I would like to be able to wirelessly print from the second PC to the Canon > printer (without having to turn on the first computer). The Canon printer > says it is WiFi certified with the comment "print wirelessly from a WiFi > enabled computer". > My questions are: What do I need to make my second computer WiFi > enabled and when it is WiFi enabled, do I need anything else to be able print > to the Canon printer (does it communicate straight from computer to printer > or does it have to go through a wireless router)? Do they make a WiFi > transmitter/reciever in the form of a USB "dongle" or something like that > which I put on the computer? > Any information on this subject will be greatly appreciated. Thank > you. Mike in an "ad hoc" (direct betweek two devices) usually between only two device at one time. Uzytkownik "smlunatick" <yves***@gmail.com> napisal w wiadomosci If you do not use a wireless router, you can only set up a wi-fi linknews:9dbb6c1c-463e-434c-afa2-6df31d03ec03@r40g2000yqj.googlegroups.com... in an "ad hoc" (direct betweek two devices) usually between only two device at one time. =============== Canon MP980 does not support network of "ad hoc" type. Probably the MP620, too.  
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