So I want to print to my printers (3) in the garage -- wirelessly

[jdc]

Ive got 3 printers in garage that are just too big to bring into my home office (HP 4MV, Xerox 7300 & Epson 5500) and its really impossible to run a cable out the garage from here.

I have an older buffalo W54 wireless router that does pass through -- is this essentially the same functionality as something like the Airport Express?

I have an ATT Uverse wireless router/DSL modem and it was an automatic setup, so Im not even sure that I can get into its configs?

How about powerline adapters? Do they work as advertised? Thats probably a $50 purchase...

Is there another option? Really trying not to break the bank.

[The UnDoug]

Move your office into your garage?

;-)



Sorry. Couldn't resist.

[space-time]

I assume those printers have Ethernet interface. I am not sure what you mean "run a cable" but I think you mean network cable, not USB.

Anyway, if they have a network port, I suggest you install DD-WRT on a router and set it up as a bridge (I think), I did that with my printer, If I find my old post I will post the link here

EDIT: here is my post

http://forums.macresource.com/read.php?1...msg-973245

and the link to instructions

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Wir...A_.26_WPA2

It should work. Good luck!

[Grateful11]

Looks like the Epson is the smallest of the 3, no place to put it in the office at all?

[jdc]

Grateful11 wrote:
Looks like the Epson is the smallest of the 3, no place to put it in the office at all?

Epson gets the least use. I already have a Canon AIO and Epson R1800 in the house (for CD printing)

Yes, they all have ethernet.

[GGD]

Assuming that your WiFi reaches the garage with a good signal, I agree with space-time that a WiFi bridge is the best solution. That will extend your existing LAN to the garage giving you Ethernet ports there that you can connect your printers to.

[jdc]

Im going to give my buffalo a shot.

The powerline option looks pretty simple, and I even see a 4 port model on ebay for pretty cheap.

plug and play is very appealing to me =)