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Re: [LUG] Wifi printer

 

Julian Hall wrote:
>>    
> Hi Neil,
> 
> I forgot this previously.  I have a NAS box on my network with a USB
> port.  As an alternative to buying a new router you could also put a
> similar box on your system.  This would allow you to share the printer
> wirelessly (assuming your current router has WiFi) with the bonus of
> having network accessible storage.
> 
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/NEWLink-Gigabit-Printer-Server-Function/dp/B001FB6WP0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1269957373&sr=1-1
> 
> 
> I've just ordered this one as an upgrade to my current box which only
> has 10/100 connectivity so can be a bit slow for printing.  I know
> NewLink may not be one of the big boys of networking, but I've had one
> of their NAS boxes for quite a while and it's not let me down.  Very
> well built, easy to put together, and Linux firmware - supports FAT32
> and ext3 - dual drives enabling proper RAID support.
> 
> Kind regards,
> 
> Julian
> 
I have had a look in Amazon. Seems expensive at GBP100, and two very
poor reviews. Surely a new router with a USB printer port would not be
that dear?

Neil

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