bartboe Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Hi, I'm new to this forum. I've recently gone to a wireless network in my home and have successfully configured two printers to receive data via a wireless print server. They are located in a closet along with my wireless router (linksys) and everything is working fine. Now, I would like to have the same success with my HP 5300c Flatbed scanner. Nothing I've read seems to indicate that this is a possibility so I've ordered a USB cable with built-in repeater so that I can connect over distances longer than 16 feet. Wondering if I've missed something or is there no way to connect a scanner via wireless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Hey bartboe, The only thing I could come up with is a "wireless USB device server". Silex makes one that is 802.11g and will handle up to 14 USb printers, scanners, harddrives, etc. Compuvest has them for around $118 US. Just search for this model # SX-2000WG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartboe Posted April 24, 2006 Author Share Posted April 24, 2006 Hey bartboe, The only thing I could come up with is a "wireless USB device server". Silex makes one that is 802.11g and will handle up to 14 USb printers, scanners, harddrives, etc. Compuvest has them for around $118 US. Just search for this model # SX-2000WG. Thanks, Sniper! I'll check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Thanks, Sniper! I'll check it out. This page from Silex gives all the details. Silex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 thats pretty cool! never heard of that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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