Got a receipt printer with an ethernet cord to communicate with computer but internet is in the only ethernet port. Will this make it so both work?
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NO! This is not like a phone splitter. Network cables have 8 wires in them but only 4 are used (and that means at both ends). This was done to plan for unknown network needs of the future. This does not allow you to share a network connection with two devices, it basically allows you to use the extra 4 wires. The problem is that the other end of the cable needs one to in order to use those same 4 wires. You need TWO of these to make a single cable work. I hope that makes sense...
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In my case, yes. To hook up to my wireless network, the directions state to use a usb cord temporarily to configure your computer to the printer. It is in odd place on the inside of the machine. So if you will always use usb cord for wired use, check out the specs on brother website. http://www.brother-usa.com/VirData/Content/en-US%5CMFC%5CConsumer%5CQuickSetupGuide%5CQSG_MFC_J825DW_J835DW_EN_5046.PDF On page 28 it shows how to do for wireless networking.
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you would more then likely need a adapter it would plug into the usb port and the ethernet cord woild plug into the adapter.
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Yes as long as the printer have WIFI otherwise you will have to connect the printer through an Ethernet cable.
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I doubt that your printer is the issue. Any printer should work, if I it is correctly set up. If you run Windows, I assume that you used the installation disc. It won't show up unless it is in the same subnet, but the installation should set that. I have a Mac and had to assign an IP address manually, but The router could see it. If you can't see it, send it back.
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Yes, this printer does have an Ethernet port to connect with a cable. It also has a usb port and the wifi included.
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If your QL 500 has a USB 2.0 input and you are wanting to connect to an Ethernet network, then yes, it should work. I have an old HP LJ4 with parallel input that still works great and I have no problems putting it on as a network printer on the Ethernet using a TP-LINK Ethernet to parallel unit.
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Yes, because your laptop comes with a 2.0 USB port which is where you would plug the cord in order for this printer to work (printer does not come with the cord, you would have to buy it separately). BTW, this particular printer is not wireless. Hope this helps you.
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Yes, I have two desktops that hook up via ethernet cable to the router and a laptop that is wireless. It was a very easy setup. Just hook up the printer to the router pop the disk in and install the drivers on each computer. Took 5 min. Been three months now and no issues.
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Mary, Sorry for the late response. I looked at the other responses and there may be some confusion here. You asked about internet connections and the answers were mostly related to the actual printer connection. What follows are answers to both questions: 1) To use the printer, you do not need to be connected to the internet. The printer includes a CD with all of the software needed to operate the printer. Software updates would have to be accomplished via an internet connection however. 2) Connecting the printer to your computer can be accomplished via either a) USB (direct connection between computer and printer), b) wired network (through your network router or switch) or c) WiFi (through your wireless access point or wireless router.) One feature I liked on this printer is that is does have a wired network connection. Many printers have wireless built-in but no wired connection and I am not a fan of wireless. Hope this helps. Thanks, David
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Sorry should have clarified - I'm just trying to use a direct, simple wired connection using a USB interface cable directly from my laptop to the printer. It doesn't seem to come online. Have you tried just doing a wired print on a cable that is greater than 6 feet?
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The wireless printer that I have, did not need anything cord connected to my computer. Sorrry do not know if that cord will work.
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yes. you will have to set up the networking in the printer, then your router should take care of the rest.
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Yes. You will need to go through a brief setup to get the ethernet connection working.
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The USB port on this router is intended for a single device. Share your USB printer on the network from one of the machines on your network. OR get a wireless usb printserverOR get a NAS with an integrated media reader and hook it to an ethernet port on the router
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It should I have a printer and computer connected as well as an access point.
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Usually hooking up a printer to a computer requires a printer cable (and they are usually some sort of USB). If your printer has an ethernet port you might be able to connect it to the router so that all devices can connect. If it is a wireless printer you can connect to it wirelessly. Probably just need to install the software on each device.