Plug your printer in to the router as it were a computer, using Cat 5 ethernet cable. Do not plug into the "uplink" port. If you don't have a Cat 5 ethernet cable, you can purchase the same at any office supply place, computer place or even K-mart.
I am presuming you have a printer with an ethernet port, correct? (Looks like a big telephone jack) Cat 5 uses a plug called an RJ-45 - a telephone uses a RJ-11 and they are not - not interchangable.
I am also presuming you have at least XP or better or the parallel Mac OS.
You may want to get the evaluation version of Network Magic to help you manage your network. While they disavow support for network printers, there are many things you can do with your printer using NM. Google it - free download - free eval period. If you like the full features of NM, pay the $. I did and I have never regretted it. BTW, I am not a Cisco employee (maker of LinkSys and Network Magic. NM works with all brands of router.
I hope you found value in my response and I hope it helps you get your network rolling.
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