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Challenge: Making an older usb printer wireless.

Jun 18, 2011 10:14 PM

I have an older Brother printer, model HL-21, that I would like to be able to make wireless. Is there something that I can plug the USB cord of the printer into to allow my laptop to wirelessly connect to it? It has to be wireless, not Bluetooth and it would be even better if I do not have to plug anything into my computer for it to work.

The distance that it has to cover is about three feet and there is a power source nearby. It would be great if it was less than twenty dollars, the cheaper the better (<10 is ideal).

Thanks for the help!

armagedon armagedon

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Something like this would be great. Also, since it's an NAS (Network Attached Storage) device, you can also add an external hard drive to it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812174011&cm_re=nas_printer-_-12-174-011-_-Product

capguncowboy capguncowboy
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How about a wireless USB Print Server? They may be a little more expensive than what you're looking for.

Like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156238&cm_re=wireless_print_server-_-33-156-238-_-Product
or this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833130079&cm_re=wireless_print_server-_-33-130-079-_-Product

missellienc missellienc
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@capguncowboy: @missellienc: Some of those are probably worth more than the printer, but at least I know the name now so I can look out for a cheaper one. I found one on newegg for $13, but it is out of stock, so there are bound to be more around that price. I'll keep looking!
Thank you for helping

armagedon armagedon

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