How to convert printer to wireless printing?

mrsinbad · Jul 16, 2013

Hi all,

I have my eye on a Xerox 6500N color laser printer that has network connectivity and one USB port. I can't connect it to my wireless modem via the RJ45 jack because it's located in my kitchen and there is no space for it. Is there anything I can do to make this a wireless network printer? Any recommendations on what to buy?

Thanks!

Norm · Jul 16, 2013

I use a IOGEAR Wireless USB Hub.

Norm

gadget_lover · Jul 20, 2013

One easy way is to use a " IOGEAR Universal Ethernet to Wi-Fi N Adapter for Home or Office GWU627 (Black) " as seen on amazon for about $33.

Another is to use the Xerox Phaser wireless adapter "Xerox Wireless Networking Adapter, PhaSER 660" also on amazon for about $96.

A wifi bridge "Cisco-Linksys WET11 Wireless Ethernet Bridge" will simply extend your ethernet to a second location using wifi. Prices vary.

Dan

buds224 · Jul 20, 2013

gadget_lover said:
A wifi bridge "Cisco-Linksys WET11 Wireless Ethernet Bridge" will simply extend your ethernet to a second location using wifi. Prices vary.

Dan

I use this approach. There are some routers that have WDS as a capability with custom firmware. I lucked out with ddwrt firmware.

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