I am attempting to set-up my printer threw a netgear wired router and can't get it to connect for some reason (using manufactures software even). My printer is a: Canon imageRuner 3300. I have attempted to set it up under three different printing drivers: ir2200-3300pcl5e, ir2200-3300pcl6 and ir2200-3300 ps3. None of these drivers will connect to the printer for some reason or another to print a test page. the operating system i am running is Window XP Pro. i hope someone out there can help me and i will thank everyone in advance for any help you can give me.

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This is usually up address conflict. You will have to assign the wifi or lap top to different IP addresses. You have to refer to the modem manufacturers instructions or search on net / YouTube how to do this. It's too detailed to do it here I think.

Does the laptop detect the WiFi of the netgear router ? If not, plug a PC to the router and access the interface to ensure that the SSID is not hidden.

If the WiFi is detected, the problem might be with the security key used. Again, in the interface, note down the security key, in the wireless section of the router. Then, when attempting to connect to the WiFi, enter the security key as noted (Capital letters if any, etc).

You might also try to configure the WiFi connection manually, without using the wizard.

Another issue might be conflicting software. If a software is installed by the manufacturer of the WiFi component, it may conflict with Windows' WiFi manager. You will have to indicate to either Windows or the software to NOT manage network connections, then use the other (i.e. if you tell Windows not to manage wireless networks, you will have to use the manufacturer's software)

The Security Key is normally used for Wireless routers to protect your connection from any unauthorized use. As you have said that you do not have the Security key for your router with you, the best way to connect your ACER laptop to the Netgear router is by asking your Wireless service provider to reset the security key & freshly reentering the same on both of your HP & ACER laptops. 

• laptop has to be connected first to SSID
• then ping is possible
• or else reset the wireless settings: change SSID name, channel 6, and no password first
  

have u went threw the settings on ur xbox 360 for online? make sure all cables connected properly xbox can be tricky for that

I am in the UK and have found through experience the Netgear's seem to work perfect on a BT line (equivalent of AT & T)
but not on the cable.

I would suggest purchasing a Linksys by Cisco WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router as these seem to install in minutes,
saves me hours of wasted time when setting up wireless networks.

did you install the modem software and the router software? you may also want to use the network wizard to see what it tells you. are you wired or wireless at the pc? if a laptop, did you install the wireless connection (either a usb or internal)?

here is how to set up the network. netgear is the same way.

http://lifehacker.com/software/wifi/geek-to-live-set-up-a-home-wireless-network-162754.php

Results of attempting to connect the Netgear Wireless Print Server WGPS606 and the Canon MF6550 multifunction laser printer. I was on the phone for several hours last evening (March 9, until about midnight EDT) with a very competent support agent from Netgear (actually in the Philippines). The Netgear setup Wizard software would not connect the Print Server to my Verizon FiOS wireless G router automatically, so the Netgear support agent walked me through it manually. The Print Server connected that way, for sure. Then we manually attempted to connect the Print Server to my Canon MF6550 and subsequently, my HP 932C Deskjet. Neither printer is on the WGPS606 compatible list, nor is either on the known incompatible list. Now we know - both printers are INCOMPATIBLE with the Netgear WGPS606. I bought both the Netgear Print Server and the Canon MF6550 at Staples on Sat., March 8, 2008, based upon the assurance from Staples staff that it would all work. The question now is whether ANY brand of wireless Print Server will work with the Canon MF6550, or do I have to return this printer and get either a Canon with built in networking (ethernet or wireless) or switch to the Brother equivalent (MFC 8870DW). If I get a (multi-function) printer with built-in Ethernet networking, does the Ethernet capability bypass the USB incompatibility problem, or will the problem remain?

picolas and nannysboy,

You can setup your router any way you like after accessing it. You don't need software for NetGear. All you have to do to access the control panel is:

1. Open your browser.
2. Type in this ip address - http://192.168.1.1
3. Configure the router as you see fit. It's fairly simple and has built in help guides.

If you cannot connect by wireless, do the above while connected by a LAN cable (looks like a telephone cable, only fatter and wider).

The router should be connected as follows:

1. WAN port directly to cable/dsl modem.
2. Any port (1-4) running out to your computer.

Please let me know if this helps. Good luck!