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Internet & Networking => Networking => Topic started by: redavalanche on March 29, 2009, 10:47:45 AM

Title: WEP Printer on WPA Network, possible?
Post by: redavalanche on March 29, 2009, 10:47:45 AM

Hi.
Is there anything at all that can get the printer to work wireless on the network?
Here is what I know.

The printer is WEP not WPA. The network is WPA-PSK and would like to stay that way.

Is  there anything that can be bought or done to allow this printer to work wireless on the network?

Title: Re: WEP Printer on WPA Network, possible?
Post by: pcwizard on March 29, 2009, 11:40:51 AM

If the printer is WEP then the network has to be set to a WEP password as it won't recognise the WPA standard.

Or you'll need to get a newer printer that accepts WPA.

Title: Re: WEP Printer on WPA Network, possible?
Post by: redavalanche on March 29, 2009, 11:58:59 AM

Seems I forgot what I already knew.
Ok, this is the flavors available...

Use a wireless G USB print server or hardwire.
Think I will just run the extra wire and spare the expense of more hardware.

Thanks.