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"Upgrade" is therefore worthless to many. This item is incompatable with Windows 7 and 64-bit sytems. This was not made clear in merchandizing information. Further, I am having difficulty getting an address to send my purchase back to. --Very unsatisfactory situation.
This wireless printer adapter worked only sporadically. Instead, buy a printer that has an internal wireless adapter. Sometimes, after about a 10-15 minute wait, I would receive a message asking me if I wanted to reconnect, and then the job would go through.Oddly enough, when I completely uninstalled and reinstalled the software, my old print jobs would suddenly print.
The first few print jobs went fine. This device may actually work well if you use the thumb drive adapter only. I successfully installed it and connected it to my wireless network.
If I have to uninstall and reinstall the software every time I want to print, then I'd say this device is highly undesirable. However, after a few weeks, the adapter wouldn't respond anymore, even when the wireless adapter appeared to be in a "ready" state. I tried numerous times to restart the connection, but it was no use.
If you want to connect this device to your network, stay far, far away. You will be much happier.
Easily sets up and works great with my all-in-one printer. Range is good--I can move my laptop anywhere in my apartment and it still works. It's nice to finally be free of cables that just get in the way.
Had this wireless upgrade kit for about 4 years, but it suddently didn't work. HP tech support helped to see if it could be fixed, but unfortunately it couldn't. Liked the unit so I bought a new one. It installed easily and works just fine.
Most of the time, its faster to attach the laptop directly to the printer. 3.
It's more like a wireless USB extender. Here's why I don't recommend it:1.
As other reviewers have noted, this is not a "print server" per se. If you print from multiple computers, only the first connected will be able to print.
Special software needs to be installed on each computer in order to connect.2. It only supports one PC/Laptop at a time.
Perhaps the most frustrating aspect is that the reliability is poor - that is, it constantly needs to be reset. I have not spent any time with firmware updates or troubleshooting, but shouldn't have to.It could be ok if you have just one computer and a lot of patience, otherwise save yourself the headache and spend the extra money for a bona fide print server.
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