Networking printers and multiple laptops

[jacob12_1993]

Hi guys,

Need a quick solution off some of you more computer network experienced people. I have just move into a flat with 4 other people. The Internet in the flat is provided by Ethernet cable, we are also not allowed to add wireless routers so that is out of the question. Today we bought a wireless laser printer and I wanted to set it up on an ad-hoc network. I have it running fine for one laptop but if I try and add anymore laptops it won't let me do it. What is the easiest way to create a multiple laptop/printer wireless ad-hoc network?

 

[neil_g]

Ad hoc is a one to one connection.

Presumably you're not allowed to connect any peripherals to the network? If so the only way to do it would be to have a stand alone router and connect everything to that. Obviously if you need the other network you'll have to disconnect and reconnect to that.

 

[neil_g]

Also presumably wireless router is okay as long as you're not connecting to the main Ethernet .

 

[jacob12_1993]

So are you saying is it possible to use a wireless router without connecting it to the Internet and just use it to create a wireless local network?

 

[neil_g]

yup.

or a wireless AP and a network switch.

 

[jacob12_1993]

I think we have an old router so I will try that, do you know if its also possible to share Internet this way I.e one laptop plugged into Ethernet an the rest on wireless through the wireless network?