Steven I'm guessing that the iPrint is an Appletalk based device. If that is the case, the reason that you can't print is because the Airport doesn't route Appletalk - only IP. That is why it will work on the LAN port. This is because the Airport wireless network and the LAN port exist on the same Ethernet network (or broadcast domain if you like) and no routing occurs between them. The WAN port is not on the same Ethernet network - the Airport routes between the wireless network/LAN port and the WAN port and only IP.
So, to fix the problem, either plug the printer into the LAN port as you know that works. OR Have a read on setting up an Airport network in MacHelp on your Mac or on the Apple web site. The recommended topology is to plug the WAN port directly into your ADSL modem. This creates a bit more of a firewall for your local network. Plug the LAN port into your hub or switch and share the connection through the hub/switch. You can then conveniently use the Airport as a DHCP server through the LAN port. And, your printer will work. There are some IP addressing issues to sort out but otherwise it is fairly simple. Good luck Cheers Greg > From: Steven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2004 01:08:46 +1000 > To: "WAMUG Mailing List" <[email protected]> > Subject: Problem printing over a network > > I have the following set up... > > 17² Powerbook running OS 10.3.4 > Airport Extreme > Lantech 8 port ethernet > hub > HP 4MP Laserjet (via a Farallon iPrint adaptor). > > If I plug the printer directly into the Airport base station via the LAN > port, I can print. However if I connect the printer to the hub, I can¹t get > the printer working. > > This is a guess, but is this because I have to have the base station > connected to the hub via the base station¹s LAN port, not just the WAN port? > I¹m out of cables at the moment so I¹m hoping that isn¹t the case. The WAN > port incidentally is connected to the hub, which is in turn connected to a > D-Link DSL-500 router. > > Any tips appreciated. > > Cheers..Steven > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > WAMUG is powered by Stalker CommuniGatePro >
