Discussion:
Wireless link
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Alistair Macdonald
2011-04-22 08:27:19 UTC
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After a repair job on my laptop I find that the wireless link to my HP
Deskjet 6840 is no longer active. I'm told all that's required is a
re-installation of the Deskjet disc to the laptop. No uninstallation or any
other action required. I don't know why I should be so concerned other than
for some unfortunate experiences in the past. Assurances, or otherwise,
welcome
TechGuru
2011-04-22 09:12:06 UTC
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http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?product=385458&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&cc=us


heres the driver...download it to desktop...unzip it...double click on
the setup.exe
Post by Alistair Macdonald
After a repair job on my laptop I find that the wireless link to my HP
Deskjet 6840 is no longer active. I'm told all that's required is a
re-installation of the Deskjet disc to the laptop. No uninstallation or any
other action required. I don't know why I should be so concerned other than
for some unfortunate experiences in the past. Assurances, or otherwise,
welcome
The Wizard of Oz
2011-04-22 16:18:25 UTC
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Post by Alistair Macdonald
After a repair job on my laptop I find that the wireless link to my HP
Deskjet 6840 is no longer active. I'm told all that's required is a
re-installation of the Deskjet disc to the laptop. No uninstallation or any
other action required. I don't know why I should be so concerned other than
for some unfortunate experiences in the past. Assurances, or otherwise,
welcome
If you are using a disk then you must be using M$ (my condolences).

It may be as simple as playing around with your printers control panel
and setting up a network printer. You just have to know the IP address
of your printer.

As a contrast to what you are going through I'll relate my experiences
setting up an HP CP 2025 as a network printer on my LAN. After the usual
RTFM for the printer I picked an IP address and connected the machine to
my router. First I set up a Mac. I went into the control panel and said
I wanted to install a network printer. It asked me where it was. I typed
in "192.168" then it told me it had found the printer and installed the
drivers. This was less than a minute. The Linux machine was similar. I
had to type in the entire IP address then it went to the net, found the
drivers, installed them, configured them, and asked if I wanted to print
a test page. Again less than a minute. My fathers XP box is also on the
LAN. I took the HP disk upstairs. After five minutes of telling the
program I didn't want to buy any commercial software the install
started. An hour later the installation finished and I was able to print
a test page.

If you are using a newer version of M$ you might be able to get away
with a simpler procedure than the one they want you to go through.

Later
Mike
Frosty
2011-04-22 18:48:54 UTC
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Post by Alistair Macdonald
After a repair job on my laptop I find that the wireless link to my HP
Deskjet 6840 is no longer active. I'm told all that's required is a
re-installation of the Deskjet disc to the laptop. No uninstallation or
any other action required. I don't know why I should be so concerned other
than for some unfortunate experiences in the past. Assurances, or
otherwise, welcome
Would not the printer be seen as a wireless point? Then the O/S would
install the driver? So connect to the printer on the wifi network.
Alistair Macdonald
2011-04-23 14:42:21 UTC
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Fascinating and educational advice, but all I wanted was confirmation that
to re-install my Deskjet installation disc in my laptop would not create any
problems, and would achieve the objective of restoring the wireless link.
As I said, previous unfortunate experience (and I am 91 years of age which
doesn't help) makes me very wary of the unexpected.
Post by Frosty
Post by Alistair Macdonald
After a repair job on my laptop I find that the wireless link to my HP
Deskjet 6840 is no longer active. I'm told all that's required is a
re-installation of the Deskjet disc to the laptop. No uninstallation or
any other action required. I don't know why I should be so concerned
other than for some unfortunate experiences in the past. Assurances, or
otherwise, welcome
Would not the printer be seen as a wireless point? Then the O/S would
install the driver? So connect to the printer on the wifi network.
TechGuru
2011-04-23 22:43:48 UTC
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well I wouldn't use the disc....but you will have to configure the
wireless a bit before it will just work
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Fascinating and educational advice, but all I wanted was confirmation that
to re-install my Deskjet installation disc in my laptop would not create any
problems, and would achieve the objective of restoring the wireless link.
As I said, previous unfortunate experience (and I am 91 years of age which
doesn't help) makes me very wary of the unexpected.
Post by Frosty
Post by Alistair Macdonald
After a repair job on my laptop I find that the wireless link to my HP
Deskjet 6840 is no longer active. I'm told all that's required is a
re-installation of the Deskjet disc to the laptop. No uninstallation or
any other action required. I don't know why I should be so concerned
other than for some unfortunate experiences in the past. Assurances, or
otherwise, welcome
Would not the printer be seen as a wireless point? Then the O/S would
install the driver? So connect to the printer on the wifi network.
Alistair Macdonald
2011-04-24 07:47:29 UTC
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Probably a repeated posting. So I have demoted the disc. Now making an
attempt to understand wifi which is a foreign language to me. Where do I
start?
Windows XP, and btinternet.
Post by TechGuru
well I wouldn't use the disc....but you will have to configure the
wireless a bit before it will just work
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Fascinating and educational advice, but all I wanted was confirmation that
to re-install my Deskjet installation disc in my laptop would not create any
problems, and would achieve the objective of restoring the wireless link.
As I said, previous unfortunate experience (and I am 91 years of age which
doesn't help) makes me very wary of the unexpected.
Post by Frosty
Post by Alistair Macdonald
After a repair job on my laptop I find that the wireless link to my HP
Deskjet 6840 is no longer active. I'm told all that's required is a
re-installation of the Deskjet disc to the laptop. No uninstallation or
any other action required. I don't know why I should be so concerned
other than for some unfortunate experiences in the past. Assurances, or
otherwise, welcome
Would not the printer be seen as a wireless point? Then the O/S would
install the driver? So connect to the printer on the wifi network.
TechGuru
2011-04-24 08:39:13 UTC
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might be easier if u installed teamviewer and got either me or someone
else here (trust worthy) to set it up for you..otherwise it might take a
long time of back and forth to config it properly
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Probably a repeated posting. So I have demoted the disc. Now making an
attempt to understand wifi which is a foreign language to me. Where do I
start?
Windows XP, and btinternet.
Post by TechGuru
well I wouldn't use the disc....but you will have to configure the
wireless a bit before it will just work
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Fascinating and educational advice, but all I wanted was confirmation that
to re-install my Deskjet installation disc in my laptop would not create any
problems, and would achieve the objective of restoring the wireless link.
As I said, previous unfortunate experience (and I am 91 years of age which
doesn't help) makes me very wary of the unexpected.
Post by Frosty
Post by Alistair Macdonald
After a repair job on my laptop I find that the wireless link to my HP
Deskjet 6840 is no longer active. I'm told all that's required is a
re-installation of the Deskjet disc to the laptop. No uninstallation or
any other action required. I don't know why I should be so concerned
other than for some unfortunate experiences in the past. Assurances, or
otherwise, welcome
Would not the printer be seen as a wireless point? Then the O/S would
install the driver? So connect to the printer on the wifi network.
Alistair Macdonald
2011-04-24 11:54:22 UTC
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Thanks TechGuru for your suggestions and offer. In case I have not described
my difficulties as they should have been, may I describe the beginning.
I have a technician whom I call upon every few months just to tidy up and
perhaps give general advice. The last time he called (some 4 months ago) he
remarked that my printer was wireless equipped and did I want it connected
to my laptop. He asked for the installation disc, slipped it into the
laptop, and in less than five minutes it was connected. A virus attack has
apparently caused this current disconnection.
I wonder if this more detailed description might help.
Post by TechGuru
might be easier if u installed teamviewer and got either me or someone
else here (trust worthy) to set it up for you..otherwise it might take a
long time of back and forth to config it properly
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Probably a repeated posting. So I have demoted the disc. Now making an
attempt to understand wifi which is a foreign language to me. Where do I
start?
Windows XP, and btinternet.
Post by TechGuru
well I wouldn't use the disc....but you will have to configure the
wireless a bit before it will just work
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Fascinating and educational advice, but all I wanted was confirmation that
to re-install my Deskjet installation disc in my laptop would not
create
any
problems, and would achieve the objective of restoring the wireless link.
As I said, previous unfortunate experience (and I am 91 years of age which
doesn't help) makes me very wary of the unexpected.
Post by Frosty
Post by Alistair Macdonald
After a repair job on my laptop I find that the wireless link to my HP
Deskjet 6840 is no longer active. I'm told all that's required is a
re-installation of the Deskjet disc to the laptop. No uninstallation or
any other action required. I don't know why I should be so concerned
other than for some unfortunate experiences in the past. Assurances, or
otherwise, welcome
Would not the printer be seen as a wireless point? Then the O/S would
install the driver? So connect to the printer on the wifi network.
TechGuru
2011-04-25 02:43:43 UTC
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out of curiousity...was the computer formated after the virus infected
the system?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Thanks TechGuru for your suggestions and offer. In case I have not described
my difficulties as they should have been, may I describe the beginning.
I have a technician whom I call upon every few months just to tidy up and
perhaps give general advice. The last time he called (some 4 months ago) he
remarked that my printer was wireless equipped and did I want it connected
to my laptop. He asked for the installation disc, slipped it into the
laptop, and in less than five minutes it was connected. A virus attack has
apparently caused this current disconnection.
I wonder if this more detailed description might help.
Post by TechGuru
might be easier if u installed teamviewer and got either me or someone
else here (trust worthy) to set it up for you..otherwise it might take a
long time of back and forth to config it properly
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Probably a repeated posting. So I have demoted the disc. Now making an
attempt to understand wifi which is a foreign language to me. Where do I
start?
Windows XP, and btinternet.
Post by TechGuru
well I wouldn't use the disc....but you will have to configure the
wireless a bit before it will just work
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Fascinating and educational advice, but all I wanted was confirmation that
to re-install my Deskjet installation disc in my laptop would not
create
any
problems, and would achieve the objective of restoring the wireless link.
As I said, previous unfortunate experience (and I am 91 years of age which
doesn't help) makes me very wary of the unexpected.
Post by Frosty
Post by Alistair Macdonald
After a repair job on my laptop I find that the wireless link to my HP
Deskjet 6840 is no longer active. I'm told all that's required is a
re-installation of the Deskjet disc to the laptop. No uninstallation or
any other action required. I don't know why I should be so concerned
other than for some unfortunate experiences in the past. Assurances, or
otherwise, welcome
Would not the printer be seen as a wireless point? Then the O/S would
install the driver? So connect to the printer on the wifi network.
Alistair Macdonald
2011-04-25 07:52:04 UTC
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You've got me there. The CPU was in the workshop for four days, and knowing
the efficiency of their technicians, I would say that if it had to be
formatted it would have been. In fact when I reported the printing failure,
this was when I was advised to use the installation disc in the laptop.
This may seem a bit offhand but it would probably save me a call-out charge.
This in fact duplicates the first wireless connection performed by my
"visiting" technician.
out of curiousity...was the computer formated after the virus infected the
system?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Thanks TechGuru for your suggestions and offer. In case I have not described
my difficulties as they should have been, may I describe the beginning.
I have a technician whom I call upon every few months just to tidy up and
perhaps give general advice. The last time he called (some 4 months ago) he
remarked that my printer was wireless equipped and did I want it connected
to my laptop. He asked for the installation disc, slipped it into the
laptop, and in less than five minutes it was connected. A virus attack has
apparently caused this current disconnection.
I wonder if this more detailed description might help.
Post by TechGuru
might be easier if u installed teamviewer and got either me or someone
else here (trust worthy) to set it up for you..otherwise it might take a
long time of back and forth to config it properly
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Probably a repeated posting. So I have demoted the disc. Now making an
attempt to understand wifi which is a foreign language to me. Where do I
start?
Windows XP, and btinternet.
Post by TechGuru
well I wouldn't use the disc....but you will have to configure the
wireless a bit before it will just work
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Fascinating and educational advice, but all I wanted was confirmation that
to re-install my Deskjet installation disc in my laptop would not
create
any
problems, and would achieve the objective of restoring the wireless link.
As I said, previous unfortunate experience (and I am 91 years of age which
doesn't help) makes me very wary of the unexpected.
Post by Frosty
Post by Alistair Macdonald
After a repair job on my laptop I find that the wireless link to my HP
Deskjet 6840 is no longer active. I'm told all that's required is a
re-installation of the Deskjet disc to the laptop. No
uninstallation
or
any other action required. I don't know why I should be so concerned
other than for some unfortunate experiences in the past.
Assurances,
or
otherwise, welcome
Would not the printer be seen as a wireless point? Then the O/S would
install the driver? So connect to the printer on the wifi network.
TechGuru
2011-04-25 08:58:45 UTC
Permalink
what kinda router u got...make and model...should be on the bottom of it
on a label or something
Post by Alistair Macdonald
You've got me there. The CPU was in the workshop for four days, and knowing
the efficiency of their technicians, I would say that if it had to be
formatted it would have been. In fact when I reported the printing failure,
this was when I was advised to use the installation disc in the laptop.
This may seem a bit offhand but it would probably save me a call-out charge.
This in fact duplicates the first wireless connection performed by my
"visiting" technician.
out of curiousity...was the computer formated after the virus infected the
system?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Thanks TechGuru for your suggestions and offer. In case I have not described
my difficulties as they should have been, may I describe the beginning.
I have a technician whom I call upon every few months just to tidy up and
perhaps give general advice. The last time he called (some 4 months ago) he
remarked that my printer was wireless equipped and did I want it connected
to my laptop. He asked for the installation disc, slipped it into the
laptop, and in less than five minutes it was connected. A virus attack has
apparently caused this current disconnection.
I wonder if this more detailed description might help.
Post by TechGuru
might be easier if u installed teamviewer and got either me or someone
else here (trust worthy) to set it up for you..otherwise it might take a
long time of back and forth to config it properly
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Probably a repeated posting. So I have demoted the disc. Now making an
attempt to understand wifi which is a foreign language to me. Where do I
start?
Windows XP, and btinternet.
Post by TechGuru
well I wouldn't use the disc....but you will have to configure the
wireless a bit before it will just work
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Fascinating and educational advice, but all I wanted was confirmation that
to re-install my Deskjet installation disc in my laptop would not
create
any
problems, and would achieve the objective of restoring the wireless link.
As I said, previous unfortunate experience (and I am 91 years of age which
doesn't help) makes me very wary of the unexpected.
Post by Frosty
Post by Alistair Macdonald
After a repair job on my laptop I find that the wireless link to my HP
Deskjet 6840 is no longer active. I'm told all that's required is a
re-installation of the Deskjet disc to the laptop. No
uninstallation
or
any other action required. I don't know why I should be so concerned
other than for some unfortunate experiences in the past.
Assurances,
or
otherwise, welcome
Would not the printer be seen as a wireless point? Then the O/S would
install the driver? So connect to the printer on the wifi network.
Alistair Macdonald
2011-04-26 16:11:53 UTC
Permalink
Wasn't aware that a router or modem came into the picture. The first
wireless link was installed during the life of a modem. The router came
later and is a TP-LINK TD-W8960N followed by Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router.
As the laptop to printer link wasn't used very often (now if I had it
,there would be more use for it) it could have disconnected either before or
after the installation of the TP-LINK. Hope this all makes sense.
Post by TechGuru
what kinda router u got...make and model...should be on the bottom of it
on a label or something
Post by Alistair Macdonald
You've got me there. The CPU was in the workshop for four days, and knowing
the efficiency of their technicians, I would say that if it had to be
formatted it would have been. In fact when I reported the printing failure,
this was when I was advised to use the installation disc in the laptop.
This may seem a bit offhand but it would probably save me a call-out charge.
This in fact duplicates the first wireless connection performed by my
"visiting" technician.
out of curiousity...was the computer formated after the virus infected the
system?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Thanks TechGuru for your suggestions and offer. In case I have not described
my difficulties as they should have been, may I describe the beginning.
I have a technician whom I call upon every few months just to tidy up and
perhaps give general advice. The last time he called (some 4 months
ago)
he
remarked that my printer was wireless equipped and did I want it connected
to my laptop. He asked for the installation disc, slipped it into the
laptop, and in less than five minutes it was connected. A virus attack has
apparently caused this current disconnection.
I wonder if this more detailed description might help.
Post by TechGuru
might be easier if u installed teamviewer and got either me or someone
else here (trust worthy) to set it up for you..otherwise it might take a
long time of back and forth to config it properly
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Probably a repeated posting. So I have demoted the disc. Now making an
attempt to understand wifi which is a foreign language to me. Where
do
I
start?
Windows XP, and btinternet.
Post by TechGuru
well I wouldn't use the disc....but you will have to configure the
wireless a bit before it will just work
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Fascinating and educational advice, but all I wanted was
confirmation
that
to re-install my Deskjet installation disc in my laptop would not
create
any
problems, and would achieve the objective of restoring the wireless link.
As I said, previous unfortunate experience (and I am 91 years of
age
which
doesn't help) makes me very wary of the unexpected.
Post by Frosty
Post by Alistair Macdonald
After a repair job on my laptop I find that the wireless link to
my
HP
Deskjet 6840 is no longer active. I'm told all that's required is a
re-installation of the Deskjet disc to the laptop. No
uninstallation
or
any other action required. I don't know why I should be so concerned
other than for some unfortunate experiences in the past.
Assurances,
or
otherwise, welcome
Would not the printer be seen as a wireless point? Then the O/S would
install the driver? So connect to the printer on the wifi network.
TechGuru
2011-04-26 23:44:06 UTC
Permalink
is the router close to the printer...or can u move it closer?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Wasn't aware that a router or modem came into the picture. The first
wireless link was installed during the life of a modem. The router came
later and is a TP-LINK TD-W8960N followed by Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router.
As the laptop to printer link wasn't used very often (now if I had it
,there would be more use for it) it could have disconnected either before or
after the installation of the TP-LINK. Hope this all makes sense.
Alistair Macdonald
2011-04-27 10:26:16 UTC
Permalink
Edge to edge the distance between router and printer is 13 inches. It would
be difficult to decrease this spacing.
Post by TechGuru
is the router close to the printer...or can u move it closer?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Wasn't aware that a router or modem came into the picture. The first
wireless link was installed during the life of a modem. The router came
later and is a TP-LINK TD-W8960N followed by Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router.
As the laptop to printer link wasn't used very often (now if I had it
,there would be more use for it) it could have disconnected either before or
after the installation of the TP-LINK. Hope this all makes sense.
TechGuru
2011-04-27 22:20:55 UTC
Permalink
and you have the printer hooked up to the router with an ethernet cable?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Edge to edge the distance between router and printer is 13 inches. It would
be difficult to decrease this spacing.
Post by TechGuru
is the router close to the printer...or can u move it closer?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Wasn't aware that a router or modem came into the picture. The first
wireless link was installed during the life of a modem. The router came
later and is a TP-LINK TD-W8960N followed by Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router.
As the laptop to printer link wasn't used very often (now if I had it
,there would be more use for it) it could have disconnected either before or
after the installation of the TP-LINK. Hope this all makes sense.
Alistair Macdonald
2011-04-28 16:36:03 UTC
Permalink
The best answer I can give to your question is that from the router there
are three cables, but as the CPU is floor bound and inaccessible (to me) I
can only assume that one is hooked up to the printer.The technician who
carried out the installation, I am confident knew his job, but subsequently,
things could go wrong.
Post by TechGuru
and you have the printer hooked up to the router with an ethernet cable?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Edge to edge the distance between router and printer is 13 inches. It would
be difficult to decrease this spacing.
Post by TechGuru
is the router close to the printer...or can u move it closer?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Wasn't aware that a router or modem came into the picture. The first
wireless link was installed during the life of a modem. The router came
later and is a TP-LINK TD-W8960N followed by Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router.
As the laptop to printer link wasn't used very often (now if I had it
,there would be more use for it) it could have disconnected either
before
or
after the installation of the TP-LINK. Hope this all makes sense.
TechGuru
2011-04-29 04:31:35 UTC
Permalink
well basically all you gotta do is look at the back of the printer and
see if a ethernet cable is plugged into it

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Post by Alistair Macdonald
The best answer I can give to your question is that from the router there
are three cables, but as the CPU is floor bound and inaccessible (to me) I
can only assume that one is hooked up to the printer.The technician who
carried out the installation, I am confident knew his job, but subsequently,
things could go wrong.
Post by TechGuru
and you have the printer hooked up to the router with an ethernet cable?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Edge to edge the distance between router and printer is 13 inches. It would
be difficult to decrease this spacing.
Post by TechGuru
is the router close to the printer...or can u move it closer?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Wasn't aware that a router or modem came into the picture. The first
wireless link was installed during the life of a modem. The router came
later and is a TP-LINK TD-W8960N followed by Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router.
As the laptop to printer link wasn't used very often (now if I had it
,there would be more use for it) it could have disconnected either
before
or
after the installation of the TP-LINK. Hope this all makes sense.
Alistair Macdonald
2011-04-29 08:42:39 UTC
Permalink
Only two cables plugged into the rear of the printer and presumably is
power. They have been there since the printer was installed about five years
ago. Didn't think they could be (in or out) contributing to the problem.
Live and learn!
well basically all you gotta do is look at the back of the printer and see
if a ethernet cable is plugged into it
http://www.nicomovil.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ethernet-cable-002.jpg
Post by Alistair Macdonald
The best answer I can give to your question is that from the router there
are three cables, but as the CPU is floor bound and inaccessible (to me) I
can only assume that one is hooked up to the printer.The technician who
carried out the installation, I am confident knew his job, but subsequently,
things could go wrong.
Post by TechGuru
and you have the printer hooked up to the router with an ethernet cable?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Edge to edge the distance between router and printer is 13 inches. It would
be difficult to decrease this spacing.
Post by TechGuru
is the router close to the printer...or can u move it closer?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Wasn't aware that a router or modem came into the picture. The first
wireless link was installed during the life of a modem. The router came
later and is a TP-LINK TD-W8960N followed by Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router.
As the laptop to printer link wasn't used very often (now if I had it
,there would be more use for it) it could have disconnected either
before
or
after the installation of the TP-LINK. Hope this all makes sense.
TechGuru
2011-04-29 23:28:02 UTC
Permalink
one would be power
other would be either usb or ethernet
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Only two cables plugged into the rear of the printer and presumably is
power. They have been there since the printer was installed about five years
ago. Didn't think they could be (in or out) contributing to the problem.
Live and learn!
well basically all you gotta do is look at the back of the printer and see
if a ethernet cable is plugged into it
http://www.nicomovil.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ethernet-cable-002.jpg
Post by Alistair Macdonald
The best answer I can give to your question is that from the router there
are three cables, but as the CPU is floor bound and inaccessible (to me) I
can only assume that one is hooked up to the printer.The technician who
carried out the installation, I am confident knew his job, but subsequently,
things could go wrong.
Post by TechGuru
and you have the printer hooked up to the router with an ethernet cable?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Edge to edge the distance between router and printer is 13 inches. It would
be difficult to decrease this spacing.
Post by TechGuru
is the router close to the printer...or can u move it closer?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Wasn't aware that a router or modem came into the picture. The first
wireless link was installed during the life of a modem. The router came
later and is a TP-LINK TD-W8960N followed by Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router.
As the laptop to printer link wasn't used very often (now if I had it
,there would be more use for it) it could have disconnected either
before
or
after the installation of the TP-LINK. Hope this all makes sense.
Alistair Macdonald
2011-04-30 07:32:13 UTC
Permalink
The "non-power" cable doesn't look like the standard USB connection
Post by TechGuru
one would be power
other would be either usb or ethernet
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Only two cables plugged into the rear of the printer and presumably is
power. They have been there since the printer was installed about five years
ago. Didn't think they could be (in or out) contributing to the problem.
Live and learn!
well basically all you gotta do is look at the back of the printer and see
if a ethernet cable is plugged into it
http://www.nicomovil.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ethernet-cable-002.jpg
Post by Alistair Macdonald
The best answer I can give to your question is that from the router there
are three cables, but as the CPU is floor bound and inaccessible (to
me)
I
can only assume that one is hooked up to the printer.The technician who
carried out the installation, I am confident knew his job, but subsequently,
things could go wrong.
Post by TechGuru
and you have the printer hooked up to the router with an ethernet cable?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Edge to edge the distance between router and printer is 13 inches. It would
be difficult to decrease this spacing.
Post by TechGuru
is the router close to the printer...or can u move it closer?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Wasn't aware that a router or modem came into the picture. The first
wireless link was installed during the life of a modem. The router came
later and is a TP-LINK TD-W8960N followed by Wireless N ADSL2+
Modem
Router.
As the laptop to printer link wasn't used very often (now if I had it
,there would be more use for it) it could have disconnected either
before
or
after the installation of the TP-LINK. Hope this all makes sense.
TechGuru
2011-04-30 23:08:42 UTC
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thats a printer usb connection

ok so heres what u wanna do...buy or get a ethernet cable and plug it
into the printer and the router on one of the ports ( 1,2,3,4..any that
are empty)
Post by Alistair Macdonald
The "non-power" cable doesn't look like the standard USB connection
Post by TechGuru
one would be power
other would be either usb or ethernet
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Only two cables plugged into the rear of the printer and presumably is
power. They have been there since the printer was installed about five years
ago. Didn't think they could be (in or out) contributing to the problem.
Live and learn!
well basically all you gotta do is look at the back of the printer and see
if a ethernet cable is plugged into it
http://www.nicomovil.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ethernet-cable-002.jpg
Post by Alistair Macdonald
The best answer I can give to your question is that from the router there
are three cables, but as the CPU is floor bound and inaccessible (to
me)
I
can only assume that one is hooked up to the printer.The technician who
carried out the installation, I am confident knew his job, but subsequently,
things could go wrong.
Post by TechGuru
and you have the printer hooked up to the router with an ethernet cable?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Edge to edge the distance between router and printer is 13 inches. It would
be difficult to decrease this spacing.
Post by TechGuru
is the router close to the printer...or can u move it closer?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Wasn't aware that a router or modem came into the picture. The first
wireless link was installed during the life of a modem. The router came
later and is a TP-LINK TD-W8960N followed by Wireless N ADSL2+
Modem
Router.
As the laptop to printer link wasn't used very often (now if I had it
,there would be more use for it) it could have disconnected either
before
or
after the installation of the TP-LINK. Hope this all makes sense.
Alistair Macdonald
2011-05-03 14:32:06 UTC
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Wonderful. Ethernet cable purchased and now remote printing in operation
once again. Thanks for all the patience and help
Post by TechGuru
http://www.idevicestore.com/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/usb_printer.jpg
thats a printer usb connection
ok so heres what u wanna do...buy or get a ethernet cable and plug it into
the printer and the router on one of the ports ( 1,2,3,4..any that are
empty)
Post by Alistair Macdonald
The "non-power" cable doesn't look like the standard USB connection
Post by TechGuru
one would be power
other would be either usb or ethernet
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Only two cables plugged into the rear of the printer and presumably is
power. They have been there since the printer was installed about five years
ago. Didn't think they could be (in or out) contributing to the problem.
Live and learn!
well basically all you gotta do is look at the back of the printer and see
if a ethernet cable is plugged into it
http://www.nicomovil.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ethernet-cable-002.jpg
Post by Alistair Macdonald
The best answer I can give to your question is that from the router there
are three cables, but as the CPU is floor bound and inaccessible (to
me)
I
can only assume that one is hooked up to the printer.The technician who
carried out the installation, I am confident knew his job, but subsequently,
things could go wrong.
Post by TechGuru
and you have the printer hooked up to the router with an ethernet cable?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Edge to edge the distance between router and printer is 13 inches.
It
would
be difficult to decrease this spacing.
Post by TechGuru
is the router close to the printer...or can u move it closer?
Post by Alistair Macdonald
Wasn't aware that a router or modem came into the picture. The first
wireless link was installed during the life of a modem. The
router
came
later and is a TP-LINK TD-W8960N followed by Wireless N ADSL2+
Modem
Router.
As the laptop to printer link wasn't used very often (now if I
had
it
,there would be more use for it) it could have disconnected either
before
or
after the installation of the TP-LINK. Hope this all makes sense.
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