LaserJet 4050N and Wireless Network

[BryanWelker]

I need to connect a LaserJet 4050N network printer to a wireless network without running a ethernet cable from the router to the printer, what device would I need to use in order to connect the printer to the wireless network?

Thanks

[Wi-Fi-Guy]

What you need is a wireless bridge.  Linksys has a couple of models (see link here) as do other manufacturers.

[BryanWelker]

So I buy one of these, hook it up via the ethernet port to a non-connected PC to configure the settings, unplug it from the PC, then connect it to the printer and the printer should be found on the network?

[Wi-Fi-Guy]

Yes -- that's the idea.  I've used them in the past to network a desktop and my son's XBOX-360.  From the printer's point of view, it thinks it's connected to the wired LAN network.

[BryanWelker]

Could you link me to some other manufacturers' bridges or others that you would suggest.

Thanks

[BryanWelker]

Currently, the printer is connected using an adapter to transfer connectivity from either parallel or serial to USB, would I be able to use this HP print server using that adapter to USB connection?

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/store_access.do?product_code=Q6301A%23B1H&template_type=product_detail&jumpid=re_r602_ep_artgen_body_ipg_may09_tipwireless

Or does the devices compatibility hamper my ability to do so?

Thank you for any help

[Wi-Fi-Guy]

I didn't see any Laserjets on the compatibility list here. Therefore, I'm not sure our wireless adaptor will work for you.

If you already have a wireless-network, you might just look for a media-bridge or a wireless-bridge to connect the Laserjet to the network.

[BryanWelker]

That's what I was worried about, I'm going to have to talk him into a bridge then, are they all $80+?