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Universal Configuration for Wireless Printer Sharing and Laptop Connectivity

This guide outlines a "stand-alone" configuration for traveling laptops and network printer sharing across multiple sites. Using an inexpensive wireless router with WPA-2 encryption, it supports up to 8 laptops and offers flexible printer options including wired and wireless setups. The configuration has been successfully implemented in 12 sites, ensuring users can easily share a network printer like the Brother 2170W. Reliable traditional solutions include Ethernet connections and setting up a big table for counselors to facilitate connectivity.

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Universal Configuration for Wireless Printer Sharing and Laptop Connectivity

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  1. Some Sample Configurations • For Traveling Laptops • Several Printer Options • Supports Desktop and/or TWO • One Configuration for all Sites • No Changes from Site to Site

  2. This is the current “stand alone’ configuration. We use an inexpensive wireless router to support sharing of a network printer. WPA-2 encryption is used. Traditional Configuration used at 12 sites for wireless printer sharing. Ethernet AARP Router/Firewall AARP Network Printer (Brother 2170W) AARP Wireless Usually 3 to 8 laptops.

  3. Here’s a “bullet proof” configuration used in San Francisco. Static IP addresses, printer sharing and wired connections via an expensive Ethernet hub (or switch). Put the counselors around a big table, and put the cables in the middle. Inexpensive Ethernet Hub USB Cable This PC must have Printer Sharing Enabled Usually 3 to 8 laptops.

  4. This is the current “stand alone’ configuration. We use an inexpensive wireless router to support sharing of a network printer. WPA-2 encryption is used. Traditional Configuration used at 12 sites for wireless printer sharing. AARP Router/Firewall AARP Network Printer (Brother 2170W) AARP Wireless Usually 3 to 8 laptops.

  5. This is the current “stand alone’ configuration. We use an inexpensive wireless router to support sharing of a network printer. WPA-2 encryption is used. Traditional Configuration used at sites with “non network” printers. DLink DP-G310 Print Server AARP Router/Firewall Ethernet USB Printer with USB port only. AARP Wireless Usually 3 to 8 laptops.

  6. This is the current “stand alone’ configuration. We use an inexpensive wireless router to support sharing of a network printer. WPA-2 encryption is used. Traditional Configuration used at a site with an old Brother (HL-5140) printer. AARP Network Printer (Brother 2170W) AARP Router/Firewall AARP Wireless USB Cable This PC must have Printer Sharing Enabled Usually 3 to 8 laptops.

  7. Configuration used at Redwood City Senior Center This configuration has our router connected directly to the local Ethernet network. It requires a Cat-5 outlet in the proximity of the room where we do taxes, and requires a single IP address, either static or assigned by DHCP. Internet Connection Local Center Router Local Site Wired Ethernet RJ-45 Plug in Router “WAN” Port Ethernet AARP Router/Firewall AARP Network Printer AARP Wireless Usually 3 to 8 laptops.

  8. Configuration used at San Carlos Senior Center Last year, and several more sites this year. Where a wired Ethernet connection is not available, this configuration uses the local center’s wireless Internet. It requires two IP address (one for the bridge, one for the router). Internet Connection Local Center Router Existing Center Wireless TrendNet TEW-640MB Wireless Bridge Ethernet AARP Router/Firewall AARP Network Printer AARP Wireless Usually 3 to 8 laptops.

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