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Using cat 5 Print server with wireless network

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by sansone

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I am trying to connect my print server so I can use it when using wireless. I can use it fine on my hardwired (cat 5) machines. But when I connect via wireless I cannot print. I think part of my problem is configuration but it seems I should be able to use the printer I just need to configure it correctly.

My DSL modem has built in wireless with a single RJ-45 (Cat 5). I have this connected to a 4 port router (WAN out Cat 5 to DSL Modem Cat 5).

I have my DSL modem set up to dish out DHCP to my PCs, and my router also uses DHCP to the hardwired PCs.

My print server (Cat 5) is connected to a port on the router.

I tried turning off the firewall in the DSL modem to see if that was causing the issue, but did not work.

Is there something else I need to do?

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by thumbsup2

By having DHCP turned on in both the modem and the router, you have effectively created two different networks. Try turning of DHCP in the router (turn it into a switch) and let the modem assign all of the IP's. The manual for the router should explain how to do this.

by sansone

ThumbcUp2 got me looking in the right direction. The solution was to set the router to use a static IP in the range of the wireless modem and then move the modem from the router WAN out to an empty port on the router. Now the modem manages the DHCP and all of my PCs wired and wireless print.

Still having trouble with my Wireless Apple. It sees the print server now, I can even access the server setup utility from it. After adding the IP Printer, it adds no problem, but still won't print. Since I am new to Apple, I figure I am just not setting it up right.

by sansone

My daughter's Mac book prints fine (purchased in Dec 07 and had gutenprint drivers). I tried updating my desktop Apple G4 with Gutenprint, still no success getting it to print. Is there away to clean out all of the old print driver and try reinstalling gutenprint or some other apple drivers?

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