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IBB connection - Wireless Printer??

Is1ldur · 2006-08-21 13:40:55

Hi All, Prolly a really stupid question. My boss just got a nw Dell PC which does appear to have a wireless network card. He has it hooked up to the IBB wireless Broadband connection, however Dell also sold him a printer with a wireless connector, a Dell 3300. They told him he has everything he needs to get it up and…

21-08-2006 2:40pm

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Is1ldur

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Hi All,
Prolly a really stupid question. My boss just got a nw Dell PC which does appear to have a wireless network card. He has it hooked up to the IBB wireless Broadband connection, however Dell also sold him a printer with a wireless connector, a Dell 3300. They told him he has everything he needs to get it up and running, however (and I know next to nothing about Wireless networks), does he still need a router? Is anything else needed.
Much appreciated in advance.

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#2 21-08-2006 3:44pm

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If the IBB broadband is connected directly to his PC, then yes he needs a wireless router. Don't confuse fixed wireless (IBB) with 802.11 wireless. Two different systems.

Edit: Actually I'm wrong. If the PC has a wireless card, then you can set up an ad hoc wireless network. This will allow the printer to communicate with the PC. And therefore no need to buy a router. Sorry about that.

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