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GrudgeMonkey
May 20, 2020Aspirant
Issues with printer wired to Orbi satellite
I have a Brother network printer connected by wire to my Orbi satellite. If I connect with my computer to WiFi while in the same room with that satellite, I can print. If I move to another room of th...
GrudgeMonkey
May 20, 2020Aspirant
I assigned the printer an IP address, but with a method different from what you suggested. In the Orbi setup, I left a range of IP addresses unmanaged, and on the printer setup, I assigned a static IP in that range.
I've tried printing from two devices. One is a Mac laptop, and the other is my Android smart phone. Both work when in the same room as the printer, and neither works from another room.
CrimpOn
May 21, 2020Guru - Experienced User
It is probably superstition on my part to avoid using "static IP's".
On the Orbi "Attached Devices" display, does it show the printer with the correct IP address?
Do you remember the other information used when setting up the printer static IP?
(subnet mask, gateway, dns?)
Thanks
- GrudgeMonkeyMay 21, 2020Aspirant
Thanks for your help. I'm not at home right now, so I don't know the answer to your questions. I'll log into the Orbi server and check out the attached devices, and I'll check the printer settings too.