I have a laser printer with an ethernet connection. (To be precise, it's a Brother DCP-L2550DN.) At our old apartment, we had ethernet cables in every room, so the printer connected to the network and we could print from every computer.
Now we've moved, and are using WLAN instead. So there is no ethernet connector in the room with the printer. Now I wonder: How can I connect my ethernet printer to the existing WLAN?
I believe I need an adapter that connects to the existing WLAN and offers an ethernet connector for the printer. But every device I found seems to do the opposite: They all connect to an existing network via ethernet, then provide a new WLAN.
I'm sure there must be an easy solution!
Best Answer
I need an adapter that connects to the existing WLAN and offers an Ethernet connector for the printer.
Use a Wireless bridge:
Source How to get your Ethernet-only gadgets on your home network - CNET
That particular device is expensive at $189.95 and probably overkill for your needs but there are cheaper/simpler devices available:
Typical price £14.99.