Plug the printer into an electrical outlet. Connect one end of a USB cable to the USB socket on the printer. Plug the opposite end into a computer connected to the Netgear wireless network.

Each printer has a slightly different configuration process. However, in general, to connect to your network, use your printer's menu to find your wireless network and then enter the network password.

With a USB port on your router, you can create a file-sharing hub, turn an old printer into a wireless one, power small gadgets, and even set up a backup internet connection.

Most old printers connect using a parallel port on the computer. New printers can connect using a USB port, a network adapter built into the printer or, most recently, the wireless printer adapter.

Still printing? At least do it wirelessly. We'll walk you through how to connect your Brother, Canon, HP, or Epson printer to your Wi-Fi network so you can access it from multiple devices.

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