Chuck,

Thanks for your reply. Connecting via a wire is not optimal because I
really do want the printer in another room. Additionaly, I do have a laptop
that I also want to connect to the printer via an ad-hoc network.

Alternatively, If I connect my printer to my neighbor's wireless network,
can I keep the printer hidden from other potential users on the network?

Thanks,

Chris

"Chuck [MVP]" wrote:

> On Mon, 9 Jul 2007 12:58:11 -0700, CBird <CBird@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >I have a desktop computer that is connected to my neighbor's wireless
> >network. I would like to wirelessly connect my new printer to my computer,
> >but would prefer to do this outside of my neighbor's network. Is it possible
> >for me to have an ad hoc network for my printer at the same time as I am
> >connected to my neighbor's wifi?
>
> It's possible, yes.
>
> But if you have a desktop (not portable) computer, why not just hook up the
> printer directly to the computer, and not worry about WiFi? Do you have other
> computers too? For a single desktop computer, a direct cabled connection makes
> more sense.
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
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