Five 'Wireless' is too much for Printer Sharing?

Hi:
There are 4 PCs and one notebook in my household. Two of them are
rarely used, a kind of 'back-up' computers for emergency.
The Windows XP Home Edition for three and Media Center
for Notebook and one PC, both of which were purchased
recently.

Upon planning Printer-Sharing between Notebook and new PC, a friend
at work told me that there is 'too' many 'wireless' computers under one
roof, that certainly causing an issue, such as 'blocking' Printer or other
technical things(I can't remember that term for, ...).

Anyway, for this, a friend advised me to purchase Printer Sharing Device
from BestBuy, but this Printer Sharing(Linksy Wireless-G, I cannot recall
an exact name for, ...)handles only four computers. One computer is needed
to disconnect, if I chose 'Printer Sharing' between Notebook and one PC.

As much as possible, I want to keep all five, not disconnecting one wireless
computer. However, for the sake of Printer-Sharing, I may force myself to
disconnect one of older-computers. Also, do I really need a device,
'Wireless-G
Printer Sharing ?' If I would choose this route, how to disconnect one of
wireless
computers?

I would be truly appreciated it if any of you could offer any suggestions on
this regard, because I am at a loss what to do next.

Thanks,

Hi

Nah. In general, it is not a problem.

However to make sure that printing it is stable and available you should not
connect a regular shared printer to a Wireless computer, connect it to a
wired one.

Network printer is a very nice thing to have, and can make live easy, but
your friend reasoning is not an issue.

Network printer can be plugged with a wire into a switch on the system, or
have a wireless adaptor on it. It has nothing to do with any of the
computers on the network since it is independent of the computers, and it is
connected directly to the Network.

Regular Wireless Network can handle more than a few computers and a printer.

Jack (MVP-Networking).


"Violet" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi:
> There are 4 PCs and one notebook in my household. Two of them are
> rarely used, a kind of 'back-up' computers for emergency.
> The Windows XP Home Edition for three and Media Center
> for Notebook and one PC, both of which were purchased
> recently.
>
> Upon planning Printer-Sharing between Notebook and new PC, a friend
> at work told me that there is 'too' many 'wireless' computers under one
> roof, that certainly causing an issue, such as 'blocking' Printer or other
> technical things(I can't remember that term for, ...).
>
> Anyway, for this, a friend advised me to purchase Printer Sharing Device
> from BestBuy, but this Printer Sharing(Linksy Wireless-G, I cannot recall
> an exact name for, ...)handles only four computers. One computer is needed
> to disconnect, if I chose 'Printer Sharing' between Notebook and one PC.
>
> As much as possible, I want to keep all five, not disconnecting one
> wireless
> computer. However, for the sake of Printer-Sharing, I may force myself to
> disconnect one of older-computers. Also, do I really need a device,
> 'Wireless-G
> Printer Sharing ?' If I would choose this route, how to disconnect one of
> wireless
> computers?
>
> I would be truly appreciated it if any of you could offer any suggestions
> on
> this regard, because I am at a loss what to do next.
>
> Thanks,
>

Violet wrote:
> Hi:
> There are 4 PCs and one notebook in my household. Two of them are
> rarely used, a kind of 'back-up' computers for emergency.
> The Windows XP Home Edition for three and Media Center
> for Notebook and one PC, both of which were purchased
> recently.
>
> Upon planning Printer-Sharing between Notebook and new PC, a friend
> at work told me that there is 'too' many 'wireless' computers under one
> roof, that certainly causing an issue, such as 'blocking' Printer or other
> technical things(I can't remember that term for, ...).
>
> Anyway, for this, a friend advised me to purchase Printer Sharing Device
> from BestBuy, but this Printer Sharing(Linksy Wireless-G, I cannot recall
> an exact name for, ...)handles only four computers. One computer is needed
> to disconnect, if I chose 'Printer Sharing' between Notebook and one PC.
>
> As much as possible, I want to keep all five, not disconnecting one wireless
> computer. However, for the sake of Printer-Sharing, I may force myself to
> disconnect one of older-computers. Also, do I really need a device,
> 'Wireless-G
> Printer Sharing ?' If I would choose this route, how to disconnect one of
> wireless
> computers?
>
> I would be truly appreciated it if any of you could offer any suggestions on
> this regard, because I am at a loss what to do next.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
I messed with wireless printing for a while. Found it more reliable and
less hassle to go back to wiring the printer to one of the computers and
using the network printing support built into windows. Doesn't cost a
penny and it's compatible with your next generation wireless format...
cause the printer ain't wireless.
mike

Violet wrote:
> Hi:
> There are 4 PCs and one notebook in my household. Two of them are
> rarely used, a kind of 'back-up' computers for emergency.
> The Windows XP Home Edition for three and Media Center
> for Notebook and one PC, both of which were purchased
> recently.
>
> Upon planning Printer-Sharing between Notebook and new PC, a friend
> at work told me that there is 'too' many 'wireless' computers under one
> roof, that certainly causing an issue, such as 'blocking' Printer or other
> technical things(I can't remember that term for, ...).
>
> Anyway, for this, a friend advised me to purchase Printer Sharing Device
> from BestBuy, but this Printer Sharing(Linksy Wireless-G, I cannot recall
> an exact name for, ...)handles only four computers. One computer is needed
> to disconnect, if I chose 'Printer Sharing' between Notebook and one PC.
>
> As much as possible, I want to keep all five, not disconnecting one wireless
> computer. However, for the sake of Printer-Sharing, I may force myself to
> disconnect one of older-computers. Also, do I really need a device,
> 'Wireless-G
> Printer Sharing ?' If I would choose this route, how to disconnect one of
> wireless
> computers?
>
> I would be truly appreciated it if any of you could offer any suggestions on
> this regard, because I am at a loss what to do next.
>
> Thanks,
>
>
No, 5 computers and a printer are not "too many" devices to connect
wirelessly. And no, you don't need a special "printer sharing device"
(your friend was probably referring to a "wireless print server"; this
is one way to accomplish your goal, but not necessarily the best or
cheapest way).

The key to the whole thing is how your wireless network is set up now.
Or if you in fact have a wireless network -- you didn't say.

Here are several options.

If you have a wireless router, so that your 5 computers can connect
wirelessly to the router and then to the Internet, you can buy a
"network ready" printer and connect it with an Ethernet (network) cable
to one of the 4 jacks that are (most likely) on the back of your
wireless router. This will allow any of the 5 computer to use the
printer (of course, only one at a time).

There are also some printers that are "wireless network ready" -- they
have a built-in wireless adapter. One such is the hp 6980
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en...51-468002.html
I think this is a good deal for the money -- if the printer is adequate
for your printing needs.

Or you can buy a wireless or wired "print server" device and connect a
non-network ready printer to it. Wireless: Linksys WPS54G (USB printers
only) or WPS54GU2 (USB and/or parallel printers). Wired: Linksys
PPSX1. Again, the wireless print server will communicate wirelessly to
your wireless router, and the wired print server will have to be
connected to it with an Ethernet cable. Note -- you don't have to use
Linksys brand products -- these are just examples. The same kinds of
products are available from several different companies, e.g., D-Link,
Netgear, Belkin, etc.

Alternatively, you can connect a printer to one of the computers and
"share" it on the network. This will allow any of the other 4 computers
to use the printer. The catch here is that the computer to which the
printer is attached must be left powered on in order for the other
computers to use the printer.



--
Lem MS MVP -- Networking

To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer

Hi:
Thanks for all the responses. I truly appreciate.

The printer I want to share is 'wireless.' It's HP Photosmart 3310 series.
Also, the notebook, 'Compaq Presario' is wireless. When I set-up networking
connection by using front panel of Printer/wireless, ... it says,
'successfuly completed.'

The four PCs are hooked up 'Netgear' and Linksys which hooked up on the back
of each computers. Notebook is wireless, then nothing hooking up. It's
independent.

However, the printer works on only the computer which is
onnected to the printer. The printer does not work on the notebook.

With my puzzle, I accessed 'My Network Places' of the Notebook and an error
message popping up in the middle of the screen, it says, ...
"Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
network
resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have
access
permission.'

My question is;
There is NO networking connection on the Notebook, although the computer has
networking
connection, as seeing 4 different PCs, but not see the Notebook.

Wonder how to fix this issue?
Otherwise, I never get 'Printer Sharing' on the Notebook.


"Lem" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Violet wrote:
>> Hi:
>> There are 4 PCs and one notebook in my household. Two of them are
>> rarely used, a kind of 'back-up' computers for emergency.
>> The Windows XP Home Edition for three and Media Center
>> for Notebook and one PC, both of which were purchased
>> recently.
>>
>> Upon planning Printer-Sharing between Notebook and new PC, a friend
>> at work told me that there is 'too' many 'wireless' computers under one
>> roof, that certainly causing an issue, such as 'blocking' Printer or
>> other
>> technical things(I can't remember that term for, ...).
>>
>> Anyway, for this, a friend advised me to purchase Printer Sharing Device
>> from BestBuy, but this Printer Sharing(Linksy Wireless-G, I cannot recall
>> an exact name for, ...)handles only four computers. One computer is
>> needed
>> to disconnect, if I chose 'Printer Sharing' between Notebook and one PC.
>>
>> As much as possible, I want to keep all five, not disconnecting one
>> wireless
>> computer. However, for the sake of Printer-Sharing, I may force myself
>> to
>> disconnect one of older-computers. Also, do I really need a device,
>> 'Wireless-G
>> Printer Sharing ?' If I would choose this route, how to disconnect one
>> of wireless
>> computers?
>>
>> I would be truly appreciated it if any of you could offer any suggestions
>> on
>> this regard, because I am at a loss what to do next.
>>
>> Thanks,
> No, 5 computers and a printer are not "too many" devices to connect
> wirelessly. And no, you don't need a special "printer sharing device"
> (your friend was probably referring to a "wireless print server"; this is
> one way to accomplish your goal, but not necessarily the best or cheapest
> way).
>
> The key to the whole thing is how your wireless network is set up now. Or
> if you in fact have a wireless network -- you didn't say.
>
> Here are several options.
>
> If you have a wireless router, so that your 5 computers can connect
> wirelessly to the router and then to the Internet, you can buy a "network
> ready" printer and connect it with an Ethernet (network) cable to one of
> the 4 jacks that are (most likely) on the back of your wireless router.
> This will allow any of the 5 computer to use the printer (of course, only
> one at a time).
>
> There are also some printers that are "wireless network ready" -- they
> have a built-in wireless adapter. One such is the hp 6980
> http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en...51-468002.html
> I think this is a good deal for the money -- if the printer is adequate
> for your printing needs.
>
> Or you can buy a wireless or wired "print server" device and connect a
> non-network ready printer to it. Wireless: Linksys WPS54G (USB printers
> only) or WPS54GU2 (USB and/or parallel printers). Wired: Linksys PPSX1.
> Again, the wireless print server will communicate wirelessly to your
> wireless router, and the wired print server will have to be connected to
> it with an Ethernet cable. Note -- you don't have to use Linksys brand
> products -- these are just examples. The same kinds of products are
> available from several different companies, e.g., D-Link, Netgear, Belkin,
> etc.
>
> Alternatively, you can connect a printer to one of the computers and
> "share" it on the network. This will allow any of the other 4 computers
> to use the printer. The catch here is that the computer to which the
> printer is attached must be left powered on in order for the other
> computers to use the printer.
>
>
>
> --
> Lem MS MVP -- Networking
>
> To the moon and back with 64 Kbits of RAM and 512 Kbits of ROM.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer