What is the best WIRELESS PRINT server ????

[mol3000]

I need a wireless print server for my printer because its gonna be in a room all by itself and i am needing the best one for the cheapest price :P also is there a printer sever where i can plug a usb scanner in it and it and the scan comes up on any computer with the software or is that a whole different device

[rallynavvie]

I haven't used any wireless print servers on my wireless network. I just leave my two hooked up to my internet computer and share them out. If I were to get one of the wireless print servers I'd probably get a Linksys one. Using it should be a no-brainer if you've already configured a wireless network.

Sharing a scanner over a network is a far different story. Depending on the res you're scanning that can be a lot of data being transmitted. You'd need something that was basically a wireless USB switch. If you're using a letter-sized flatbed just get one that's USB-powered and take it back and forth. You've still gotta be next to the thing to place what you want scanned on it, right?

[mol3000]

bump

[mujahid7ia]

Get the same brand print server as your router, because they usually work better together. (Such as D-Link Airplus+ 4X compatible stuff)

[mol3000]

that would be netgear but i dont seee where they have a print server..... i went to cnet and most of the other name brand print servers (especially the ones bestbuy carries) got a bad rating..... VERY BAD..... from the customers..... now there are a couple that has no rating but i am scared to get em because i dont no if they gonna be sorry pieces of shhhh or not

[mujahid7ia]

Netgear website - Netgear only has wired print servers...

Those bad reviews, did they complain about range, performance, what?

Just get one, try it out, return if it sux.

[mol3000]

where is another site besides cnet can i go for reviews on a product ?????? and by customers mostly

[edsmith77]

mol3000,
just adding my two cents. I have used the D-Link 4 port print server (and IMHO) it sucked so much that I had to return it.
An earlier poster suggested staying with the same brand as your router. I cannot agree more. I have been a big fan of NETGEAR for some time. I only tried the D-Link cause it was "cheaper." I should have paid the extra few bucks and got the NETGEAR right off. Their stuff is like the old TIMEX watches, "takes a licking and keeps on ticking." Having said that I bought the NETGEAR PS110, its a wired 2 port version vs rf but my recommendation you cant beat it. If memory serves they do make a wireless print server but alas my local store did not carry it. re:wired print server. To top things off if your router is wireless then putting the print server right next to it will be quite feasible with a short 3 foot cable.

Ed.

[mujahid7ia]

where is another site besides cnet can i go for reviews on a product ?????? and by customers mostly

www.epinions.com - customer reviews of many many products

edsmith77, yes always stick w/ same brand, and even same series in brand (eg D-Link AirPlus) because the compatibility is so much better. I guess the manufacturers aren't working too hard on crosss-mfg compatibility.