my wireless printer is connected to the modem. how do i connect the printer to the laptop at the same time
239141
You say that it is connected to a Modem - is your modem a wireless gateway? Or do you have your printer connected to your router (many people confuse routers and modems)? in either case, you should be able to access your printer wirelessly from your laptop directly through your wireless network.
239142
I don't know what type of printer you have but I had to plug mine into my computer using this cord so it can "find it" then I removed the cord as it is wireless. Read your printer directions.
239143
You did not specify the printer model, so I'll assume that it's an all-in-1. The modem is strictly for your fax. Check for a usb plug, if there is one available use that. If there is no usb plug then open up your manual (or download one from the mfg site) and find the wireless setup for your printer and have it TCPIP to your wireless hub. IF you do not have a wireless hub... A: up-grade to a new hub... or b: return the printer for a wired unit with both a usb & fax-phone port. Hope this helps.
721129
Yes you can use both wired and wireless at the same time with this printer.I initially set it up via USB to a win7 machine and subsequently to 2 wireless win 7's and an XP machine using a wireless adapter.It works flawlessly, but won't wake on LAN, so you have to make sure it is on. Extend the time before "auto off" for best results.
971180
Yes. You do have to connect the printer directly to the router or modem and be on the same network. Or connect the printer to the network.
332223
when you run the installer either off cd or by downloading it from brother it asks you what kind of connection you choose wireless. for the first install make sure to connect the usb cable as it will auto program your wifi settings & password for you. if not you will have to set it up manually through the OSD then choose wireless during driver install and it will auto-locate the printer on the network.
289478
No. The printer works just fine with USB cord that is included, and it works well in the wireless mode, too.
1826979
You have to connect the printer to the router or wirelessly and then you can scan if it's on the same network.
460484
This is not a wireless printer, the WiFi version is M401dw. You need either a USB cable or Ethernet. The USB cable is probably easier to configure. Using an Ethernet makes it a network printer. But even with the USB cable you can still share the printer on your wireless network so you don't really need the wireless version.
366603
Although I connect mine wirelessly, there is a port on back of the printer to hardwire connect via USB directly to your computer, otherwise you must have a wireless router.
1416675
Usually hooking up a printer to a computer requires a printer cable (and they are usually some sort of USB). If your printer has an ethernet port you might be able to connect it to the router so that all devices can connect. If it is a wireless printer you can connect to it wirelessly. Probably just need to install the software on each device.
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this one was for my security system. I dont think this one will work on the printer because this one connects to USB for power and to the ethernet connector. I dont know if you can make your printer wireless but keep searching for answers, someone has done it and it should be posted. My Dongle came with a disk for setup.
405309
Yes, you can. You will have to set up your printer on your wireless network first. The printer itself does not have wireless, but if you connect it to your wireless network (via ethernet cord), your laptop will be able to see it while on the network.
332221
Wireless driver is already installed. You need to sync it with your wireless router using Ethernet cable. You can do other ways as described in instructions, but it took me long time and was unsuccessful after all. With Ethernet cable was quick and easy. I have the printer for almost a year already and it works good. I tried to do wireless and manual, but took me long time and did not work after. To save time and effort use an Ethernet cable.
1854313
Um Im sorry, but since i havent use this laptop with wireless printer,so Im afraid that I cannot help with that one.
903593
Hi, There is software you install included with the printer (also downloadable on the manufacturer's site). The installer will guide you through setting up the wireless interface so that you can print over your wireless network. I'm not entirely sure that this answers your question, but I hope it helps!
987678
You can connect to this printer with USB and WiFi simultaneously. Get details from the User's Guide for this printer which is available on the HP website.
192396
No, the printer is not wireless. It comes with an Ethernet and a USB port. You can try to use an ETHERNET to WiFi adapter. You'll want to setup the printer wired to start, then add the adapter and make sure the adapter uses the same IP you set the wired up with. Hope that helps.
366604
No, you need to have a wireless router for the printer to work via wireless.