Re: Will wireless print server degrade my rangemax performance?

"Thomas G. Marshall"
<tgm2tothe10thpower@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hath wroth:

Because, as I pointed out, the ones that don't cause trouble for people
(according to posts) cost the same as the wireless ones. And then I have
the freedom to put the thing /elsewhere/ later on. I originally wanted a
wired printserver, but discovered the huge hassles that the cheap ones were
causing even the system admins...

I think you'll find that the huge hassles all revolve around USB
multi-function printer/fax/scanner/shredder devices. The printer
section can usually be convinced to work, but the other devices
require manufacturer supported drivers in order to "virtualize" these
devices over an ethernet or wireless link. Also, please note that
802.11 wireless is nothing more than encapsulated ethernet (802.3)
packets. Hidden inside each wireless print server is an ethernet
print server. The problems with these devices should be identical,
whether wireless or wired.

Frankly, I've become rather bored with salvaging customers print
server installations, where a 3rd party wired or wireless print server
doesn't work with some bargain basement multi-malfunction
printer/fax/scanner device. Invariably, it's a driver issue that
either demands that the customer purchase the recommended and
overpriced print server, or wait until the next driver update
(assuming the product lives that long). The print server often costs
more than the printer. I don't do too many of these, but enough to
notice that the problems with wireless are no different than the
problems with wired print servers.

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