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dsl modem/router with print sharing?
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I currently have a Westell dsl modem/wireless router combo for my verizon dsl service. It's hooked up to my G4 Mac Mini but I cannot get my mbp to connect with the wireless signal. it keeps saying there is an error. now, even with my PC laptop (before it bit the dust) I always had problems with my wireless connection...while at school, I always get perfect signal. I think I want to replace it but I am not really feeling apple's pricey base station. Can anyone suggest to me a wireless router/dsl thats below $100 and has the following features: more than one ethernet port, dsl port, of course, and preferably usb printer support for wireless printing. Also, it would be nice it it was not too arge of a model because I am pressed for space.....any suggestions greatly appreciated!
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Originally Posted by HazelGirl 
I currently have a Westell dsl modem/wireless router combo for my verizon dsl service. It's hooked up to my G4 Mac Mini but I cannot get my mbp to connect with the wireless signal. it keeps saying there is an error. now, even with my PC laptop (before it bit the dust) I always had problems with my wireless connection...while at school, I always get perfect signal. I think I want to replace it but I am not really feeling apple's pricey base station. Can anyone suggest to me a wireless router/dsl thats below $100 and has the following features: more than one ethernet port, dsl port, of course, and preferably usb printer support for wireless printing. Also, it would be nice it it was not too arge of a model because I am pressed for space.....any suggestions greatly appreciated!
I would use a Linksys router and a little print server box. I really don't like having everything in one box.
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Just because a device HAS a wireless component doesn't mean you need to use that component. Ignore and/or turn off the wireless part of the Westell box and go with a wireless router.
The typical third-party wireless router has FOUR ethernet ports (not counting the WAN port that goes to the modem). Some include a print server, but most don't. And be advised that sharing USB printers over a network is a hit-or-miss thing; it's dependent on the printer driver and a whole lot of USB printer drivers just will not share over a network.
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Thanks you guys. In a fit of rage I went down to my local tech store to see about a dsl modem/router but they didnt have any so I cam ehome....lo and behold, I am now able to connect so it looks like i wont need to buy anything as of yet. I called up a vz tech (actually, before i left i called one and he didnt know what he was talking about).....well, this second tech was able to hook me up.....man I love this machine.
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80GB iPod Classic (black)
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