ethernet Vista Addons and Applications Discuss ethernet in the Windows Vista forums; hi there i have just bought a printer that has an ethernet socket on it and so does my wireless internet router does this mean i can opperate my printer ...

[micky]

hi there i have just bought a printer that has an ethernet socket on it and so does my wireless internet router does this mean i can opperate my printer wireless??? (vista 32bit system, speedtouch585 router, cannon lazer shot LBP3460 printer) info would be greatfully received... micky

[felix8406]

What's the printer model? For what you described, you can use a wire to connect the printer to the router, but the printer cannot be connected wireless. However, without knowing much about your printer it'll be hard to say.

[micky]

its a cannon laser shot lbp3460. its an office type laser printer. it works fine using USB lead but did hope to go wireless with very little cost. had a look round my local pc store and had a word with a few people in the know but no body seemed to have tried it

[felix8406]

It's a wired ethernet printer. You can connect it to your wireless system, but need a wireless print server. You can go here to get ideas on prices: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...rver&x=18&y=27

[micky]

thanks very much i thought it too good to be true that a may be able to use my router thanks once again mick...

[felix8406]

You're very welcome. You still should be able to wired the printer to the router, that way you can use any PC in the network to print.