got a test for the tech/wiring guys..

nikeman · 03-21-2007, 10:54 AM

I want to make a USB to CAT5 adaptor but I am not quite sure how to wire it. They sell these online for $100+ which only means to me that they are possible to make and use and I am not new when it comes to wiring and making my own electronics work the way I want them too.. lol

Anyway, can someone tell me how wire this up or maybe give me a diagram of how wires are lines up within a female CAT5 plug and a male USB plug??

Dont ask...

johnwill · 03-21-2007, 11:05 AM

Well, since the two interfaces use totally different signal levels, and one is a differential interface, I'm not sure what the point of this would be. Clearly, this is nothing that would be considered remotely standard.

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Dont ask...

I think the question is mandatory, what in the world would you do with this?

nikeman · 03-21-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by johnwill

Well, since the two interfaces use totally different signal levels, and one is a differential interface, I'm not sure what the point of this would be. Clearly, this is nothing that would be considered remotely standard.I think the question is mandatory, what in the world would you do with this?

I am trying to make my printer wireless without having to buy a $100+ print server and I bought (http://shop2.outpost.com/product/5067725) that without thinking about how it only has a CAT5 connection and my printer is USB lol. Since I bought it I mine as well try to use it, and if it just will not work on my printer then I will use the logitech thing for my Xbox 360.

I saw it, thought about my printer, clicked on add to cart. lol Spur of the moment/impulse buy.

**TheMatt** · 03-21-2007, 12:44 PM

IMO, the best option is to hook the printer up to one of the computers hardwired to the router, and share it over the network. Any computer on the workgroup will be able to use the printer. The only catch is that the computer it is hooked up to must be on to print, so hook it up to a computer that it not configured to go on standby. If there is a server on the network, use that to host the printer.

nikeman · 03-21-2007, 12:50 PM

my reason for making it wireless it to clean up some wires and move the printer to my closet to get it out of the way also..

**TheMatt** · 03-21-2007, 12:52 PM

Well, that is the best way to save the $100. You could move the printer to any computer on the network, so if there is no room on one, use another.

nikeman · 03-21-2007, 12:55 PM

I only have one computer and sometimes my girlfriend brings her laptop over and that is why i have the wireless router...

johnwill · 03-22-2007, 08:00 AM

I'd start by forgetting about plugging your Ethernet and USB together, that's not going to work. You can pick up a wireless print server for a lot less than $100, I got one for $20 after rebate a couple of months ago. Just keep your eye on these sites for deals to come by.

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nikeman · 03-22-2007, 09:02 AM

would this work??

http://www.netgear.com/Products/Prin...s/WGPS606.aspx

bout to buy it but i want to be sure first..

johnwill · 03-23-2007, 07:12 AM

Looks good to me, and it has a gateway/bridge with it as well. I suspect this will be more expensive than a simple wireless print server.

nikeman · 03-23-2007, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by johnwill

Looks good to me, and it has a gateway/bridge with it as well. I suspect this will be more expensive than a simple wireless print server.

I found it refurbished for $40 which is why i jumped on it at pricegrabber. It also has a 30 day warrenty so I decided to risk it!

nikeman · 03-23-2007, 12:08 PM

this isn't really related but that Logitech Play Link Wireless Network Extension that I bought at first WORKS GREAT for my Xbox!! LOL, I am very happy I got that now and got it in 2 days and the shipping was free!! No i do not work at the place I bought it from but I am impressed and wanted to express that somewhere since the website doesn't have a customer review section!!

Now I can't wait to get the print server!

**TheMatt** · 03-23-2007, 02:06 PM

John is right, it isn't just a print server, it is a bridge as well. It is a good deal. You can plug computers and printers into it.

nikeman · 03-23-2007, 09:44 PM

to bad you have to actually plug the computer/laptop into the device for it to work. I'll still use the router and the netgear wireless network card that dosn't seem to work like it should. (this will probably be my next thread) lol

honkytonk · 07-06-2008, 12:52 PM

Hi,
Alittle confused by this..is the a easy way to make a printer wireless? have a desktop (HP) and have 2 wireless laptops in the house (Dell & HP). would it be easier to get a wireless printer?

Techie.UK · 07-06-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by honkytonk

Hi,
Alittle confused by this..is the a easy way to make a printer wireless? have a desktop (HP) and have 2 wireless laptops in the house (Dell & HP). would it be easier to get a wireless printer?

I would say a wireless printer is definitely easier! You can put it where you like (within the wireless network), it does not need to be connected to a computer etc. I use a HP combined Printer, Copier, Scanner (HP Photosmart C4380) and it works like a dream with my network, was very easy to setup and most importantly the print quality is astounding especially for photo printing! Would definitely reccomend for you honkytonk!

Regards.

03-21-2007, 10:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
nikeman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 314 OS: Win XP	got a test for the tech/wiring guys.. I want to make a USB to CAT5 adaptor but I am not quite sure how to wire it. They sell these online for $100+ which only means to me that they are possible to make and use and I am not new when it comes to wiring and making my own electronics work the way I want them too.. lol Anyway, can someone tell me how wire this up or maybe give me a diagram of how wires are lines up within a female CAT5 plug and a male USB plug?? Dont ask...

03-21-2007, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
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nikeman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 314 OS: Win XP	Re: got a test for the tech/wiring guys.. my reason for making it wireless it to clean up some wires and move the printer to my closet to get it out of the way also..

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03-22-2007, 08:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,581 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: got a test for the tech/wiring guys.. I'd start by forgetting about plugging your Ethernet and USB together, that's not going to work. You can pick up a wireless print server for a lot less than $100, I got one for $20 after rebate a couple of months ago. Just keep your eye on these sites for deals to come by. Deal News Tech Bargains More Stuff 4 Less __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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nikeman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 314 OS: Win XP	Re: got a test for the tech/wiring guys.. would this work?? http://www.netgear.com/Products/Prin...s/WGPS606.aspx bout to buy it but i want to be sure first.. Last edited by nikeman : 03-22-2007 at 09:11 AM.

03-23-2007, 07:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,581 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: got a test for the tech/wiring guys.. Looks good to me, and it has a gateway/bridge with it as well. I suspect this will be more expensive than a simple wireless print server. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

03-23-2007, 12:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
nikeman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 314 OS: Win XP	Re: got a test for the tech/wiring guys.. this isn't really related but that Logitech Play Link Wireless Network Extension that I bought at first WORKS GREAT for my Xbox!! LOL, I am very happy I got that now and got it in 2 days and the shipping was free!! No i do not work at the place I bought it from but I am impressed and wanted to express that somewhere since the website doesn't have a customer review section!! Now I can't wait to get the print server!

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nikeman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 314 OS: Win XP	Re: got a test for the tech/wiring guys.. to bad you have to actually plug the computer/laptop into the device for it to work. I'll still use the router and the netgear wireless network card that dosn't seem to work like it should. (this will probably be my next thread) lol

07-06-2008, 12:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
honkytonk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 OS: vista	Re: got a test for the tech/wiring guys.. Hi, Alittle confused by this..is the a easy way to make a printer wireless? have a desktop (HP) and have 2 wireless laptops in the house (Dell & HP). would it be easier to get a wireless printer?