View Full Version : Where to find combo router/print server?
zippy
Dec 23rd, 2004, 08:12 AM
Merry Christmas to all! I am looking to find a wireless router (802.11b or g... doesn't matter which..) with built-in printer server functionality. I have the d-link DI-713P, but it is no longer available. Are there any other makes/models out there? My brother-in-law is looking to purchase one, and the sales dudes at FS and Staples look at him like he is from the moon when he asks for a router/server combo.
Thank you and have a great Holiday!
Zippy
yatko
Dec 23rd, 2004, 09:02 AM
SMC and re-branded SMC-> 3Com had these for a while. Although HP 6L lasers known to be incompatible.
Check <a href=../autolink/redirectpage.php?linkid=150 target=_blank>tigerdirect</a> or big on-line retailers for model info and then try to hunt for the best price locally.
jerryhung
Dec 23rd, 2004, 09:05 AM
My SMC 7004 ABR (non-Wireless) Router has Router+Server combo
My SMC 7004 VWBR (802.11b) only has Router
Don't know a wireless router that has printer combo
What I do is use my ABR as router, and VWBR as Access Point (to provide wireless only), so that I have Router + Printer Server + Wireless
yatko
Dec 23rd, 2004, 09:10 AM
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/search.asp?keywords=print+server+wireless
zippy
Dec 23rd, 2004, 12:29 PM
Thanks for the link Yatko. I never even thought of <a href=../autolink/redirectpage.php?linkid=150 target=_blank>TigerDirect</a>. They have the Dlink DI-714P+, which is one model up from mine. I will pass the info to my brother-in-law.
Zippy
ctam
Dec 23rd, 2004, 12:33 PM
I got a SMC 7008ABR in my office. Has a printer server as well. It has problem connnecting to the adsl. Other than that, it is good :)
cliff
Dec 23rd, 2004, 03:08 PM
been using the SMC2804WBRP-G bought it new back in the summer, great little box. I've seen it onsale at fs/bb every once in a while.
factorydirect.ca refurb 59.99 (http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=SM2895)