Making a wireless-ready fully wireless

[TerryB1]

I have the HP M402dn which clearly has a network card inside. I think it is classified as wireless-ready BUT without an "n" at the end of its name it is not fully wireless to access our network. Our network is via a Verizon hotspot (AC791L). Does anyone know what external device we can use to have the printer be accessed by many laptops on the network, thus not connected to a laptop via USB?   Thanks

[banhien]

@TerryB1

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@TerryB1 wrote:

I have the HP M402dn which clearly has a network card inside. I think it is classified as wireless-ready BUT without an "n" at the end of its name it is not fully wireless to access our network. Our network is via a Verizon hotspot (AC791L). Does anyone know what external device we can use to have the printer be accessed by many laptops on the network, thus not connected to a laptop via USB?   Thanks

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What is your printer ? with n or without n ? Both with n or without n don't have wireless. Wireless printer MUST have w (for wireless ie: M402dw)

d: for duplex,

n: for network but wired,

w: for wireless

     Specs:  http://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetPDF.aspx/4AA6-1049EEP.pdf

You printer does not have w that means no wireless therefore you can connect to router using CAT5e or CAT6 cable then all machines which are connected to same router (network wirewles) can print wirelessly.

Regards.

[TerryB1]

Accept as ansmwer for this ptinter.

[sabretooth04]

However you can make an Ethernet printer wireless for pretty cheap.   Just add a small travel router that has repeater capabilities.   TP Link 701 will work.

That or Powerline Ethernet Adapters will work too.   Check Amazon.

[TerryB1]

Thanks much. Today I will buy the TP LINK 701 from Amazon.  Looks like it will be perfect for connecting out two Ethernet enabled printers to join our Verizon hotspot network.

Terry

[sabretooth04 · Accepted solution]

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@TerryB1 wrote:

Thanks much. Today I will buy the TP LINK 701 from Amazon.  Looks like it will be perfect for connecting out two Ethernet enabled printers to join our Verizon hotspot network.

Terry

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You will need one for each as the 701 only has 1 Ethernet port.  However, you can front end the 701 with a 5 port switch and connect more.