Re: RE: [MAGNet] HP printer and wireless connection....

This is not the best idea, generally speaking, unless you have no other
alternative.
Definitely check the CNS policy page if you're on the campus net before you
even think about this.

At 12:58 PM 10/29/2003 -0800, Richard DeShong wrote:

>Michael:
>While you *can* use a Wireless Access Point (WAP) to create an intranet
>between devices, I will presume that you want to extend your internet
>connected LAN. This means that you will need to connect your WAP to one of
>your few existing ports. If they are all filled, then you will need to make
>one of your existing devices wireless. It doesn't make sense to make the
>printer wireless, since it is already hardwired and, typically, large
>printers are not moved around. So I would suggest getting a wireless NIC
>for an existing computer to free up a port for your WAP. Then new computers
>could be added by using wireless NIC's.
>
>BTW: Make sure you enable some sort of security on the WAP - MAC list or
>password access. I prefer the MAC list method as it behaves just like a
>hardwire solution.

No, it doesn't, but I'm not going to argue it. No wireless solution
currently available behaves exactly like standard wired ethernet. And MAC
address lists are a good idea, but by themselves are not secure.
</$0.02>

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>[mailto:owner-magnet-list@uclink4.berkeley.edu]On Behalf Of Michael
>Rimar
>Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 9:00 AM
>To: micronet-list@uclink4.berkeley.edu; magnet-list@uclink4.berkeley.edu
>Subject: [MAGNet] HP printer and wireless connection....
>
>
>Hi Folks:
>
>Trying to maximize the ports available in a small office...we are
>considering a wireless network. But we'd likely have to network our
>HP 4000TN this way. What can you tell me about how to do this via
>the JetDirect card in there...?
>
>Many thanks,
>Michael
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