wireless router Motorola SGB 960 sold from comcast

Does Motorola SGB 960 have print functions?

If I (actually my sister) were to get a wireless print router, what
would you recommend? She would just need to remove the Motorola one and
replace it with the new one and do necessary driver installation right?

"Amanda" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>Does Motorola SGB 960 have print functions?

I could find no info on any such Motorola wireless router. Currently,
Comcrash sells Motorola SBG900 wireless modem/router boxes.
http://broadband.motorola.com/consum...oducts/sbg900/
The USB port is strictly for configuration and not for a print server.

>If I (actually my sister) were to get a wireless print router, what
>would you recommend?

I usually recommend seperate boxes for seperate functions. In this
case, your unspecified printer will determine what will work. All I
know at this time is that it is a USB interfaced printer. I suggest
you check on the printer manufacturers web site for compatible USB
print servers. If it's an All-in-One type of printer, be sure that it
supports ALL the functions, and not just the printer part.

>She would just need to remove the Motorola one and
>replace it with the new one and do necessary driver installation right?

Wrong. Do not replace the modem/router/wireless. Just add a
(wireless?) print server to the printer.

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Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> "Amanda" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:
>
> >Does Motorola SGB 960 have print functions?
>
> I could find no info on any such Motorola wireless router. Currently,
> Comcrash sells Motorola SBG900 wireless modem/router boxes.

Sorry. The one my sister has is SBG 940.

> http://broadband.motorola.com/consum...oducts/sbg900/
> The USB port is strictly for configuration and not for a print server.

I learned yesterday - my knowledge level on hardware stuff is basic; I
just inquire as I need to know - that the way the guy from Fry's was
saying on the phone, leading me to think they have come out with a
router with printer server (since he called it wireless print router)
was no the case.


> >If I (actually my sister) were to get a wireless print router, what
> >would you recommend?
>
> I usually recommend seperate boxes for seperate functions. In this
> case, your unspecified printer will determine what will work. All I
> know at this time is that it is a USB interfaced printer. I suggest
> you check on the printer manufacturers web site for compatible USB
> print servers.

Thanks for the info that I can check on the printer manufacturers web
site for a compatible one. Last night, I tried linksys and found out
the incompatibility with HP OfficeJet 5610. The Idiots at Best Buy
failed to tell me whether the printer I was getting was compatible with
it or not.

> If it's an All-in-One type of printer, be sure that it
> supports ALL the functions, and not just the printer part.

You mean, to support scanning, and faxing too, right?

>
> >She would just need to remove the Motorola one and
> >replace it with the new one and do necessary driver installation right?
>
> Wrong. Do not replace the modem/router/wireless. Just add a
> (wireless?) print server to the printer.

Thanks.

I have found that out since my post here.

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On 2 Aug 2006 19:42:34 -0700, "Amanda" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
<(E-Mail Removed) .com>:

>Jeff Liebermann wrote:

>> I usually recommend seperate boxes for seperate functions. In this
>> case, your unspecified printer will determine what will work. All I
>> know at this time is that it is a USB interfaced printer. I suggest
>> you check on the printer manufacturers web site for compatible USB
>> print servers.
>
>Thanks for the info that I can check on the printer manufacturers web
>site for a compatible one. Last night, I tried linksys and found out
>the incompatibility with HP OfficeJet 5610. The Idiots at Best Buy
>failed to tell me whether the printer I was getting was compatible with
>it or not.

No offense, but when you buy mostly on price, you can't really expect
good advice.

>> If it's an All-in-One type of printer, be sure that it
>> supports ALL the functions, and not just the printer part.
>
>You mean, to support scanning, and faxing too, right?

Right. For an HP printer, that means an HP JetDirect printer server.

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John Navas wrote:
> On 2 Aug 2006 19:42:34 -0700, "Amanda" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
> <(E-Mail Removed) .com>:
>
> >Jeff Liebermann wrote:
>
> >> I usually recommend seperate boxes for seperate functions. In this
> >> case, your unspecified printer will determine what will work. All I
> >> know at this time is that it is a USB interfaced printer. I suggest
> >> you check on the printer manufacturers web site for compatible USB
> >> print servers.
> >
> >Thanks for the info that I can check on the printer manufacturers web
> >site for a compatible one. Last night, I tried linksys and found out
> >the incompatibility with HP OfficeJet 5610. The Idiots at Best Buy
> >failed to tell me whether the printer I was getting was compatible with
> >it or not.
>
> No offense, but when you buy mostly on price, you can't really expect
> good advice.

I wasn't telling them about the pricerestriction. In fact, I was
flexible knowing that the later the model, the better things would be.
I made a mistake of falling for my sister's usual acts of *empty*
thriftiness, again; she has no problem wasting money for useless stuff.
Anyway,

>
> >> If it's an All-in-One type of printer, be sure that it
> >> supports ALL the functions, and not just the printer part.
> >
> >You mean, to support scanning, and faxing too, right?
>
> Right. For an HP printer, that means an HP JetDirect printer server.

Is there any common brand other then HP JetDirect printserver that
would go with this model? HP is sells EW2400 model for $199.99. If
not, I'd rather upgrade the printer (get a later model) than spending
money on the printer server. Linksys was only $99.99.


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"Amanda" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:

>Sorry. The one my sister has is SBG 940.

http://broadband.motorola.com/catalo...?productID=377

>Thanks for the info that I can check on the printer manufacturers web
>site for a compatible one. Last night, I tried linksys and found out
>the incompatibility with HP OfficeJet 5610.

HP OfficeJet 5610, 5610v, or 5610xi?

The 5610 is strictly USB. No ethernet port or wireless options.
| http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...&lang=en&cc=us

>You mean, to support scanning, and faxing too, right?

Yep. It's almost impossible to find a wired or wireless print server
that will work with a USB port, and also can support fax and scan. It
requires that the HP drivers are "network aware" which is not the
case.

The above HP URL has a tab for "related products" which usually has
either and internal or external print server listed, if one is
available. Nothing shown. I don't think it's possible to have all
the functions work over a network with this model.

It might be cheaper and easier to just get a printer with a built in
wireless print server. The 6310 costs $280.
| http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...ABA&catLevel=2

Another possibility are one of the newer wireless USB extensions.
However, a new 6310 printer is cheaper than the wireless USB hub and
radio.

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Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> "Amanda" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:
>
> >Sorry. The one my sister has is SBG 940.
>
> http://broadband.motorola.com/catalo...?productID=377
>
> >Thanks for the info that I can check on the printer manufacturers web
> >site for a compatible one. Last night, I tried linksys and found out
> >the incompatibility with HP OfficeJet 5610.
>
> HP OfficeJet 5610, 5610v, or 5610xi?

It's 5610.


>
> The 5610 is strictly USB. No ethernet port or wireless options.

I knew it. Going on lower model is not a godo investment. I tried
suggesting her HP 7310.

> | http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...&lang=en&cc=us
>
> >You mean, to support scanning, and faxing too, right?
>
> Yep. It's almost impossible to find a wired or wireless print server
> that will work with a USB port, and also can support fax and scan. It
> requires that the HP drivers are "network aware" which is not the
> case.

So HP Jetdirect printserver ($200.00 at HP) is for printing only? Then
it's not worth it.

>
> The above HP URL has a tab for "related products" which usually has
> either and internal or external print server listed, if one is
> available. Nothing shown. I don't think it's possible to have all
> the functions work over a network with this model.

>
> It might be cheaper and easier to just get a printer with a built in
> wireless print server. The 6310 costs $280.

I just called HP and was told that 6310's built-in wireless printserver
would be for printing only. I think the main feature she would use
would be for printing. If so, 6310 would be fine.

> | http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...ABA&catLevel=2
>
> Another possibility are one of the newer wireless USB extensions.
> However, a new 6310 printer is cheaper than the wireless USB hub and
> radio.

Unless she needs to scan routinely - I'd find that out since I don't
know yet what her new venture is, I'd get her 6310. Otherwise, she
might as well go for 7410, rather than 7310 instead of buying a
separate wireless printserver unit, right?

Oh, as far as usb cable is concerned, why is Dynamex ($31.99 for 6')
much more expensive than Belkin (19.99 for 6')? This I was told that
it's the quality. Is that true?

Do you own a store in Santa Cruz? What's on
http://www.LearnByDestroying.com?


>
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check out the D-link wireless printserver DPR-1260...
http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.as...stion=DPR-1260
accorinding to their list you would get full functions out of this wireless
printserver.....

"Amanda" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> Jeff Liebermann wrote:
>> "Amanda" <(E-Mail Removed)> hath wroth:
>>
>> >Sorry. The one my sister has is SBG 940.
>>
>> http://broadband.motorola.com/catalo...?productID=377
>>
>> >Thanks for the info that I can check on the printer manufacturers web
>> >site for a compatible one. Last night, I tried linksys and found out
>> >the incompatibility with HP OfficeJet 5610.
>>
>> HP OfficeJet 5610, 5610v, or 5610xi?
>
> It's 5610.
>
>
>>
>> The 5610 is strictly USB. No ethernet port or wireless options.
>
> I knew it. Going on lower model is not a godo investment. I tried
> suggesting her HP 7310.
>
>> |
>> http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...&lang=en&cc=us
>>
>> >You mean, to support scanning, and faxing too, right?
>>
>> Yep. It's almost impossible to find a wired or wireless print server
>> that will work with a USB port, and also can support fax and scan. It
>> requires that the HP drivers are "network aware" which is not the
>> case.
>
> So HP Jetdirect printserver ($200.00 at HP) is for printing only? Then
> it's not worth it.
>
>>
>> The above HP URL has a tab for "related products" which usually has
>> either and internal or external print server listed, if one is
>> available. Nothing shown. I don't think it's possible to have all
>> the functions work over a network with this model.
>
>>
>> It might be cheaper and easier to just get a printer with a built in
>> wireless print server. The 6310 costs $280.
>
> I just called HP and was told that 6310's built-in wireless printserver
> would be for printing only. I think the main feature she would use
> would be for printing. If so, 6310 would be fine.
>
>> |
>> http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/sh...ABA&catLevel=2
>>
>> Another possibility are one of the newer wireless USB extensions.
>> However, a new 6310 printer is cheaper than the wireless USB hub and
>> radio.
>
> Unless she needs to scan routinely - I'd find that out since I don't
> know yet what her new venture is, I'd get her 6310. Otherwise, she
> might as well go for 7410, rather than 7310 instead of buying a
> separate wireless printserver unit, right?
>
> Oh, as far as usb cable is concerned, why is Dynamex ($31.99 for 6')
> much more expensive than Belkin (19.99 for 6')? This I was told that
> it's the quality. Is that true?
>
> Do you own a store in Santa Cruz? What's on
> http://www.LearnByDestroying.com?
>
>
>>
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>> Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558
>

On 2 Aug 2006 20:07:26 -0700, "Amanda" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
<(E-Mail Removed) om>:

>John Navas wrote:

>> On 2 Aug 2006 19:42:34 -0700, "Amanda" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
>> <(E-Mail Removed) .com>:

>> >Thanks for the info that I can check on the printer manufacturers web
>> >site for a compatible one. Last night, I tried linksys and found out
>> >the incompatibility with HP OfficeJet 5610. The Idiots at Best Buy
>> >failed to tell me whether the printer I was getting was compatible with
>> >it or not.
>>
>> No offense, but when you buy mostly on price, you can't really expect
>> good advice.
>
>I wasn't telling them about the pricerestriction. In fact, I was
>flexible knowing that the later the model, the better things would be.
>I made a mistake of falling for my sister's usual acts of *empty*
>thriftiness, again; she has no problem wasting money for useless stuff.
> Anyway,

My point was that Best Buy is a low-price consumer retailer, not a VAR
(value added reseller). At consumer price points there's not enough
margin for real technical training, just superficial knowledge. Real
expertise is expensive.

>> >> If it's an All-in-One type of printer, be sure that it
>> >> supports ALL the functions, and not just the printer part.
>> >
>> >You mean, to support scanning, and faxing too, right?
>>
>> Right. For an HP printer, that means an HP JetDirect printer server.
>
>Is there any common brand other then HP JetDirect printserver that
>would go with this model? HP is sells EW2400 model for $199.99. If
>not, I'd rather upgrade the printer (get a later model) than spending
>money on the printer server. Linksys was only $99.99.

In my experience, other printer servers can be made to work reasonably
well for printing with HP multifunction devices, but only HP JetDirect
provides full function and full reliability. You may be able to find
one at an affordable price on eBay.

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On Thu, 3 Aug 2006 10:57:07 -0400, "DavidT" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote
in <(E-Mail Removed)>:

>check out the D-link wireless printserver DPR-1260...
>http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.as...stion=DPR-1260
>accorinding to their list you would get full functions out of this wireless
>printserver.....

Cool!

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