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
>
>
>   


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