turn a network printer into wireless

[dayg]

Ok, so I just bought a canon all-in-one laserjet network ready printer for my brother. Here's the problem, the network printer will have to be in a different room than the wireless router. He does not want to run a RJ45 network cable between the 2 rooms. He wants it to be wireless. I know there are wireless USB print server out there that plugs into printers USB port. I'm worry this might run into some competibility issue(s). It's a chance I rather not take.

Here's my question. Is there a gaget/device out there that plugs into the RJ45 network jack of any printer and turns into wireless? If anyone knows, please let me know what it is and a link is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[BZeto]

You need a wireless ethernet bridge of some sort.
Something like this.

If you can find a cheap wireless router that is compadible with DD-WRT or similar firmware it will work, too. You will need to set the mode to wireless bridge.

 

[JackMDS]

Since your printer is a Network printer you do not need a Server, you just need a device like the one that BZeto mentioned.

The most inexpensive way to go is to buy a Buffalo Wireless Cable/DSL Router, flash it with DD-WRT and use it in a client mode.

It is less expensive and you have spare Wireless Router for a rainy day.

Wireless Modes - http://www.ezlan.net/Wireless_Modes.html

http://www.ezlan.net/buffalo.html

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16833162017

 

[dmcowen674]

I use this.

Just plug it in and done.

AirPort Express Base Station with AirTunes - Connect. Print. Listen. Wirelessly.

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674
I use this.

Just plug it in and done.

AirPort Express Base Station with AirTunes - Connect. Print. Listen. Wirelessly.

Dave, this product as good as it may be is Not really related to what the OP needs.