Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?
On Tuesday, December 27, 2011 12:34:16 AM UTC-5, flags wrote: On 12/26/11 8:03 PM, Bill Spencer wrote: On Tuesday, December 13, 2011 10:18:33 PM UTC-5, Bill Spencer wrote: snip The fellow told me that Airport Express cannot print using the Ethernet port at all, only via USB. But I've had another inspiration...isn't there a USB-to-Ethernet adapter available? Would that do the trick? Google says https://www.google.com/search?q=usb+to+cat+5ie=utf-8oe=utf-8aq=trls=org.mozilla:en-US:officialclient=firefox-a All right, thanks! They exist. Would one work for what I need: printing wirelessly to my old Laserwriter, which has no USB port, only Ethernet? Or will the AXp still see it as Ethernet? --Bill -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?
On 12/26/11 8:03 PM, Bill Spencer wrote: On Tuesday, December 13, 2011 10:18:33 PM UTC-5, Bill Spencer wrote: snip The fellow told me that Airport Express cannot print using the Ethernet port at all, only via USB. But I've had another inspiration...isn't there a USB-to-Ethernet adapter available? Would that do the trick? Google says https://www.google.com/search?q=usb+to+cat+5ie=utf-8oe=utf-8aq=trls=org.mozilla:en-US:officialclient=firefox-a -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?
On Dec 12, 2011, at 8:49 PM, Bill Spencer wrote: I just got this: http://tinyurl.com/7cbw6by and I assume it will do the trick too...? Or does it have to be Linksys? It should work. You may need to give a fixed IP address to your LaserWriter, look in the LW manual for 'Unix Setup'; so long as it's set up so that your Verizon-supplied device is set as the DHCP server for the entire network, Bonjour might find the LW on the network. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?
Turns out Verizon's network cannot be extended according to he popup. So that takes care of that. C'est la guerre. But I have just realized I don't even need the wireless piece, I can just run the cable up through the floor and into VZ's router. Sheesh. Duh, Spencer. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?
On Dec 12, 2011, at 11:48 AM, Bill Spencer wrote: Is it possible that I have to do more than one hard reset in a row before I can make changes? Or what else might be going on? The thing is only a couple of months old, so I hope it's not defective, but if so could I use the (also practically new) wireless SMC router (SMCWBR14S-N2) to do the same bridge mode? Here's Apple's instructions on doing this. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4259 The Airport Express SHOULD pass through ethernet connections. If it does not, give up on the AE and go get a cheap or used Linksys wireless router with ethernet ports and follow the Linksys directions. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?
On Dec 12, 2011, at 10:48 AM, Bill Spencer wspen...@jhu.edu wrote: This has gotten very frustrating. I spent most of the weekend either trying to figure out terminology (bridge mode vs. client mode vs. STAProxy) or arguing with the Airport Express, with multiple soft (while already plugged in) and hard (while I'm plugging it in) resets. Now it refuses to show green under any circumstances, only flashing amber. Whenever I send the update command to it, the utility tells me the settings were updated, just wait for it to appear in the list, but it never does, it just flashes amber (after the solid-amber period). I also get a message saying there was an error, please try again. Is it possible that I have to do more than one hard reset in a row before I can make changes? Or what else might be going on? The thing is only a couple of months old, so I hope it's not defective, but if so could I use the (also practically new) wireless SMC router (SMCWBR14S-N2) to do the same bridge mode? I would try connecting directly to the AE with no other devices connected. It's possible that there is a misconfiguration between the AE and you're network. You may need to manually configure you're wired connection to get them to talk. Do the update then configure the AE for you're setup. -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?
On Dec 7, 2011, at 10:20 PM, Fabian Fang wrote: On Dec 7, 2011, at 8:31 PM, William Spencer wrote: Hi there: I’m wondering if it’s possible to use the Airport Express as a network extender and run an ethernet cable to my trusty old Apple Personal LaserWriter 12/640PS? I know you can print using the USB port on the AE but I can’t tell if the ethernet port will work the same way. As always my thanks in advance! The Airport Express only has one Ethernet port, which you need for connection to a Wireless Modem or a Router. Only if it's your only wireless router...if you're using it in bridged mode, it'll work fine, essentially becoming a wireless ethernet adapter for the printer. ===[WAN]===[WiFi router 1] ((([AP Express]=printer. You have to get into the deeper parts of the Airport Setup software, but it can be done. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?
What if it's Verizon's FiOS wireless router (which just got installed yesterday, despite VZ's apparent determination to drive us off as potential customers)? Or could I then insert my own wireless router in between VZ and AEx, in true Rube Goldberg fashion? Like this: ===[WAN]===[VZ router] ((([Spencer router] ((([AP Express]=printer. Or is it just not feasible (he asked, wearily)? Thanks again! Bill -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?
On Dec 8, 2011, at 11:29 AM, Bill Spencer wrote: What if it's Verizon's FiOS wireless router (which just got installed yesterday, despite VZ's apparent determination to drive us off as potential customers)? Or could I then insert my own wireless router in between VZ and AEx, in true Rube Goldberg fashion? Like this: ===[WAN]===[VZ router] ((([Spencer router] ((([AP Express]=printer. Or is it just not feasible (he asked, wearily)? Thanks again! Bill You could do this, Mr. Goldberg, but I think the bit with the bowling ball and the parakeet in the middle might prove to be unstable over time :-P Just do it like this: ===[WAN]===[VZ router] ((([AP Express]=printer. Or even: ===[WAN]===[VZ router]=printer, because the Verizon router should have some ethernet ports. Unless the point is to move the printer out of wired ethernet range? -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?
On Dec 8, 2011, at 12:00 PM, Bill Spencer wrote: Unfortunately the VZ router and the LW 12/640 are on different floors and that can't change for various reasons. So I'll reset the AEx to default--since I currently can't see it in Airport Utility, because (I assume) it's configured to join the old network we had prior to yesterday--and have it join the new VZ network, and we'll take it from there...right? YEah. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
Re: Ethernet printing via Airport Express?
On Dec 7, 2011, at 8:31 PM, William Spencer wrote: Hi there: I’m wondering if it’s possible to use the Airport Express as a network extender and run an ethernet cable to my trusty old Apple Personal LaserWriter 12/640PS? I know you can print using the USB port on the AE but I can’t tell if the ethernet port will work the same way. As always my thanks in advance! The Airport Express only has one Ethernet port, which you need for connection to a Wireless Modem or a Router. You can do the above easily with an Airport Extreme Base Station, that has four Ethernet ports. I have had such arrangement with a LaserWriter 16/600PS for many years. The following thread from the Apple Support Communities is relevant: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2511643?start=0tstart=0 -- You received this message because you are a member of the iMac Group, a group for those using Apple iMacs and eMacs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to imaclist@googlegroups.com To leave this group, send email to imaclist+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/imaclist
