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NSK
October 9th, 2004, 03:13 PM
I am thinking of getting a simple solution for home that allows me to back-up data wirelessly as well as print with out a wire (I have a laser printer with USB port; no wireless capability; but, I do have a wireless router that I plan to use with the solutions I intend to get).

I thought of several alternatives:

1) Buffalo linkstation
http://www.buffalotech.com/wireless.../HDH120LAN.html

or

2) Maxtor one-touch back-up with a linksys network storage link (LNSU)
http://www.linksys.com/products/pro...cid=43&prid=640

Unfortunately, with the second option I cannot hook up the printer to the LNSU (I think).

I like the one-touch back up idea. If you're using any of these devices, feedback on your experience (on the capabilities of one-touch system specifically - Is it really that simple?) would be appreciated. Are there devices that are similar to LNSU, but can also act as a print server?

By the way, I do have a budget. I don't want to spend more than $400 on the entire solution.

Thanks...

netigen
October 11th, 2004, 06:21 PM
How many computers do you have ? I have a similar setup and I print to my laser wirelessly from my laptop.

NSK
October 11th, 2004, 08:02 PM
We have two laptops (my girlfriend and I)... I have a 802.11g router (at 108 Mbps).

I just ordered Maxtor one-touch II external hard drive; Now, I am thinking about a stand-alone print server (Buffalo Tech has one at about $80) and worry about the file server later (I also subscribe to GotomyPC.com; so, I have a very rudimentary way of transfering files, apart from access to my laptop).

What solution do you use for printing wirelessly? Thanks.