Using Wireless Dongle on Printer


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    Using Wireless Dongle on Printer


    I'm wondering if I have a USB dongle for wireless connectivity, can I plug it into the USB port on a NON-wireless printer in order to make it wireless? Is it that simple?

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    Unfortunately, it is not. You must use a wireless print server to accomplish what you want.
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    Thanks PB. Can you offer any suggestions on a print server?
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    I haven't used one myself but I will look around.
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    No need PB. I found 1 I think will work.
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    What did you decide on?
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  7. Posts : 135
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    Here ya go PB. I meant to post this earlier, but got sidetracked.

    TP-LINK TL-WPS510U Pocket-Sized Wireless Print Server 802.11b / g USB 2.0 - Newegg.com
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