OT: Computer Q
Hello, This might be an easy question and I think I already have the answer but it's beyond my usual and minute area of total understanding, so: My printer can hook to my computer via USB, wired, or wireless networking. I recently acquired a wireless network router/hub thingie so I have retired my DSL modem and now have a few extra network ports now at my desk. I've had my last couple of printers on USB and before that, well... that's been a while anyway. Should I configure the printer as a network device? I don't have any other computers who might take advantage of the wireless capabilities (yet). CW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Computer Q
On Jan 21, 2008, at 12:00 PM, cbwaters wrote: This might be an easy question and I think I already have the answer but it's beyond my usual and minute area of total understanding, so: My printer can hook to my computer via USB, wired, or wireless networking. I recently acquired a wireless network router/hub thingie so I have retired my DSL modem and now have a few extra network ports now at my desk. I've had my last couple of printers on USB and before that, well... that's been a while anyway. Should I configure the printer as a network device? I don't have any other computers who might take advantage of the wireless capabilities (yet). That depends on the particular printer and the quality of the driver for networked use. I connect the printers via a USB hub to my desktop system. I have the desktop system set up to share them over the wireless network (which is of course password protected with encryption turned on) so that I can print from the laptop when I'm sitting in the other room, assuming the desktop system is powered up. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Computer Q
Using the printer as a network device doesn't really gain you anything, (might even slow down printing depending on how well the networking is implemented), and opens a possible security hole in your network. cbwaters wrote: Hello, This might be an easy question and I think I already have the answer but it's beyond my usual and minute area of total understanding, so: My printer can hook to my computer via USB, wired, or wireless networking. I recently acquired a wireless network router/hub thingie so I have retired my DSL modem and now have a few extra network ports now at my desk. I've had my last couple of printers on USB and before that, well... that's been a while anyway. Should I configure the printer as a network device? I don't have any other computers who might take advantage of the wireless capabilities (yet). CW -- I am personally a member of the Cream of the Illuminati. A union with the Bavarian Illuminati is contemplated. When it is complete the Bavarian Cream Illuminati will rule the world -- Anonymous -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Computer Q
In a message dated 1/21/2008 12:11:17 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello, This might be an easy question and I think I already have the answer but it's beyond my usual and minute area of total understanding, so: My printer can hook to my computer via USB, wired, or wireless networking. I recently acquired a wireless network router/hub thingie so I have retired my DSL modem and now have a few extra network ports now at my desk. I've had my last couple of printers on USB and before that, well... that's been a while anyway. Should I configure the printer as a network device? I don't have any other computers who might take advantage of the wireless capabilities (yet). CW == No, not if you don't have a network yet -- it's pointless and might slow things down. You can reconfigure it later as a network printer when/if you set up a network. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
