I need to setup my pc to print through ethernet to a hp 5000n laserjet. I need to run it to my DLink DE-809TC hub which has two macs connected to it. I have both macs printing no problem but the pc does not seem to find the printer through the hub. I have printed out a config page that has a ip, subnet and dhcp server. What do I need to do in order for the pc to print to the laserjet.
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knotpong84
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Well.. I am have seen a few times that it may be the D-Link that is the issue.
Hav you tried to upgrade the Firmware on the D-Link? that may actually work. But in order to make the printing work, you should also have a switch instead of a hub.
Osi model = Hub is not as "smart" as a switch, so it may also solve your problem to do that.
Hav you tried to upgrade the Firmware on the D-Link? that may actually work. But in order to make the printing work, you should also have a switch instead of a hub.
Osi model = Hub is not as "smart" as a switch, so it may also solve your problem to do that.
Actually, a Router would be much perfered even over a switch.
A Router will assign IP addesses as well as offer point to point communincations to all devices.
A Switch will only offer point to point communications to all devices, but will not assign IP Addressing.
Hubs are broadcast devices, and thus increase the network packets being sent. The idea of a hub is it sends all packets to all devices. The device it is intented to reach will respond appropriately. The other devices will ignore packets not meant for them. Think of this as using a bullhorn. The person you intend to talk to will hear what you want to say, but so will everyone else.
A Router will assign IP addesses as well as offer point to point communincations to all devices.
A Switch will only offer point to point communications to all devices, but will not assign IP Addressing.
Hubs are broadcast devices, and thus increase the network packets being sent. The idea of a hub is it sends all packets to all devices. The device it is intented to reach will respond appropriately. The other devices will ignore packets not meant for them. Think of this as using a bullhorn. The person you intend to talk to will hear what you want to say, but so will everyone else.
I would NOT use the DHCP - the message you indicated with the DHCP server means the printer is looking for an IP.
You are most likely not on the same network.
If you do a system test page on the printer, you may come up with a 169.254.xxx.xxx number. Give the printer a static IP address, along with the Macs and the PC to ensure a stable network.
You are most likely not on the same network.
If you do a system test page on the printer, you may come up with a 169.254.xxx.xxx number. Give the printer a static IP address, along with the Macs and the PC to ensure a stable network.
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Ummmm.... forgive my 25+ years of IT experience, but aren't we talking two different things here? I read this post a couple of times, and can't even IMAGINE how using a router would solve this problem.
A router "routes" network traffic... and acts as a gateway to the "outside" world, or to another subnet. How on *earth* would you use a router to connect two macs and a PC to a printer????
Just my 2¢
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My recommendation on a router is based on it's ability to issue IP addresses, and place you on the 192.168.x.x IP address range. It would simplify IP configurations on both the PC's & Macs. Although, the printer, should have a static IP address outside what is being issued by the router.
The other way a router could be helpful in this situation, since the printer is looking for a dhcp server, is to allow the router to issue an IP to the printer, then reconfig the router to exclude that IP address, and then change the printer to to static from DHCP. Since it already has an IP (issued by the router, which it is now excluding from being reissued).
I've used routers in situations where printers are less than cooperative in keeping manually entered IP addresses.
The other way a router could be helpful in this situation, since the printer is looking for a dhcp server, is to allow the router to issue an IP to the printer, then reconfig the router to exclude that IP address, and then change the printer to to static from DHCP. Since it already has an IP (issued by the router, which it is now excluding from being reissued).
I've used routers in situations where printers are less than cooperative in keeping manually entered IP addresses.
AndrewTait
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A router does not necessarily issue IP addresses. Most home based routers will, but so will a PC running a DHCP service.
You do not need to use DHCP for any network, but just set static IP addresses for each client be it MAC, PC or Printer. Make sure your devices are all on the same subnet, and the correct net mask is being used. A single mistake here can stop a machine connecting to the network.
A switch will minimise network congestion, as it holds a record of machines on each port, whereas a hub is a broadcast device, and therefore will cause an increase in traffic. (over using a switch)
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You do not need to use DHCP for any network, but just set static IP addresses for each client be it MAC, PC or Printer. Make sure your devices are all on the same subnet, and the correct net mask is being used. A single mistake here can stop a machine connecting to the network.
A switch will minimise network congestion, as it holds a record of machines on each port, whereas a hub is a broadcast device, and therefore will cause an increase in traffic. (over using a switch)
So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains
And we never even know we have the key
AndrewTait
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Indeed! Already Gone!
So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains
And we never even know we have the key
So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains
And we never even know we have the key
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Seen them twice live, and will be again later this year when they tour the UK.
So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains
And we never even know we have the key
So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains
And we never even know we have the key
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