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Wifi connection to PC by other devices

stlucia2

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Posted October 16, 2012 at 4:43AM

My PC is connected to my wireless router by a cable, and is running Windows XP with all current updates. My phone and tablet also connect to the internet by Wifi connection through the same router. Does that mean that those devices are capable of connecting to my PC via the router?

Also (the main reason for my question), if that's possible does it mean there's a simple way to connect a remote plotter (within Wifi range) to my PC?

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Woolwell

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Posted October 16, 2012 at 10:59AM

It depends on the phone and tablet. Some can connect by wifi some cannot eg my Galaxy S1 cannot but later models can, my Ipad can but some tablets cannot.

Does the plotter have wifi to connect to the router or is it connected by cable to the router?

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stlucia2

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Posted October 16, 2012 at 3:13PM

I don't have the plotter yet, but I'm assuming it'll have normal USB connection, so I guess what I'm looking for is a USB hub that will connect to my PC wirelessly via my router's Wifi.

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Woolwell

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Posted October 16, 2012 at 4:57PM

You will need a print server if the plotter does not have network connections.

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woodchip

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Posted October 16, 2012 at 5:32PM

Just as Woolwell says

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stlucia2

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Posted October 18, 2012 at 9:41PM

Sorry guys, I'm just not au fait with this wireless stuff: Is this the kind of thing I'm looking for? If so, does it communicate with the computer via my Wifi router, or do I need one of them at the PC and one at the printer?

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