Setting up a wireless print server? (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

I hate dealing with Linksys customer support.
I never really have to call them until dealing
with my wireless router, and when I do, I always
end up talking to a foreigner who I have problems
understanding.

The Wireless-G router I have is the Linksys WPS54GU2

It has been known to be the notorious print server
to configure. Read reviews of this product on the
Internet and you will see what I mean.

A few days ago after purchasing my new Linksys
WRT54GX4 router, I called Linksys and after
30 minutes they got my print server up and running.

Problem is, I had to reset the modem broadcast channel
today (signal was too low) and that seemed to reset
everything to the point where the print server is not
working.

I could call Linksys again, but man, I really
get turned off talking to outsourced tech support where
all I seem to say is "excuse me? excuse me?"

(I'm not trying to be disrespectful, just honest)

Is there a SIMPLE way to pair up the router with the
wireless one?

I do believe that the wireless-G print server needs
to be hooked up to the main router when configuring..yes?

I already have the software and printer port set up.
I just need to put both the ROUTER and wireless PRINT
SERVER on the same wavelength.

Thanks in advance!

 

[greggor]

Ron,

I was having the exact same problem with my Linksys. I eventually purchased a Belkin upon finally giving up on trying to make things work correctly.

If possible, you may want to return your linksys for a more "user friendly" Belkin. Additionally, I know several others who have experienced the same issues we have had. The Belkin is much easier to configure than the Linksys and works flawlessly. Sorry I can't help you figure out what's wrong.

Greg

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Gregg,

Good to be part of the club

Just went to NEWEGG.COM and read the
reviews on the Belkin. They don't seem
too good either.

Looks like I'll just have to call Linksys
later today and deal with ther tech support.

 

[ChrisDS]

I have set up many of the Linksys wireless print servers and you do have to connect it with an ethernet cable to your router for configuration.

These things should be a breeze to configure, all you need is you SSID (wireless network name) and your security key or passphrase. If you insert the setup CD and follow the directions they pretty much set themselves up...I have heard though that they don't work well with some all-in-one printers...which models I'm not sure.

I installed the print server configuration utility on only one PC in my shop and wrote down the IP address it assigned the printer then used the "Add a printer wizard" to create a TCP/IP port of the same address...this is under local printer though, not network printer in the wizard.

 

[Eric Samonte]

Chris...which types of All-in-one- printers do work on these print servers? I hear u will actually be using only the printer part but never the scanning, etc. I've been searching for a good print server the last few weeks since we have nowadays 4 PCs around the house.

 

[ChrisDS]

I have setup the Linksys wireless print server with HP all-in-ones and a Samsung laser all-in-one. I have not had a problem with either...stick with an HP printer and you'll be safe.

I have also used Netgear wired print servers and those setup very easy. As far as the print server goes, stick with either Linksys or Netgear.