Dell vista laptop w epson wireless printer. att uverse too weak for printer. will this boost signal to printer, if ported into my laptop?
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I have a Compaq laptop and Epson workforce with uverse and I can print from my garage about 100ft and print no problem hope it helps, laptop has no Wi-Fi in it either.... There is a newer better version out now too, you might want to look into that, I know I am!
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There are too many factors for anyone to give you a good answer regarding a possible increased range. For example; Is there a device nearby that may be degrading wireless signals in general? Poor electrical connections, a fridge capacitor failing, etc all can create problems.
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(see this same question in wired to wireless) Has anyone had success with AE boosting a wimpy wireless hotel signal to a stronger one to use wirelessly within the hotel room?
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I just got this printer for Christmas and I use it wirelessly from a Vista Ultimate 32 bit laptop and a Vista Ultimate 64 bit desktop with no problems at all.
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We have three laptops wirelessly connected to a PIXMA MP560, one running VISTA and the other two runnnh XP. It is possible to print from all three laptops. However, it is only posible to initiate a scan from the two laptops running XP. If a scan is initated from the VISTA machine a message comes up saying it cannot connect to the scanner. Any suggestions as to what the problem might be welcomed.
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The antenna is better on this adapter than the laptop's built in antenna so yes. However for the best results, it needs to be paired with the asus ac router
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Thank you for the response! Absolutely correct, feed it a wireless signal and you are good to go!
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I just intstalled the Medialink on my Dell laptop running Vista. I have a Linksys WRT54G router, and the connection works great.
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Hi, From the information given, I believe you will are looking for a different cable. This cable can extend a printer cable. Most printers use a cable that has USB-A to USB 2.0-B connectors. This is because routers with USB printing support normally have a USB-A connector. Most printers with USB interface is through a USB-B 2.0 port. Best regards, Bargain Cable
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The antenna that plugs directly into the computer via USP port is about 6 inches long. It boosted the signal but not enough. The semi remote antenna is a bit longer maybe 12 inches or so and it gave me the additional boost that I needed. I just have it taped to a window. We are in an area with horrible signal so if you have just a weak signal the smaller unit will likely work for you. Good luck. RH
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I agree with the other replies. You will need something much stronger for a good signal..
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Yes, absolutely. Ethernet cable from the printer to a free port on your router. Install the software on your laptop, and off you go!
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Yes you can. In fact, that's the same setup I have. Just activate the wireless on the printer and connect the desktop via an USB. Your laptop will seek out the wireless connection. Good luck.
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If you are trying to increase your connection to weak wifi signals on a laptop, I would suggest a wifi adapter with a high-gain antenna. Something like this: 1000mW 1W 802.11g/n High Gain USB Wireless G / N Long-Rang WiFi Network Adapter - Dongle With Original Alfa 5dBi and 9dBi Rubber Antenna *Strongest on the Market* This is basically taking the approach of improving your reach, instead of trying to increase their output, which I think is what you really want to do.
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I believe it's a direct signal booster. I'm using it with a Canon pro9000 printer with problems.
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If you get a router that has a USB port, then you can use that. It will become a network printer then.
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It's supposed to work if the printer is enabled with IR detection capability. You have to look at your printer, or read the printer manual, to see if that's the case. The printer should have a red lens somewhere - similar to the IR remote sensor on a TV - which detects the signal from your PC. In my case, I was never able to get this device to work with my HP wireless printer, so who knows.
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I'm embarrassed answering this question asked almost a year ago, but if your computer does not have a Built-in Wireless LAN you need to buy a usb cord. My desktop PC was able to air-print and so I installed it without the usb cord. My laptop however is not able to air-print so I needed to purchase one anyway.