[dba-Tech] Network questions

Hi Jim,

I like the IP address approach.  I also like the print server box approach.
I'll try the IP address way, first - with the printer in the Family 
network and Brad having access to that network as well as the Business 
network.
Thanks for the help.  I'll report back on my success.

T

Tina Norris Fields
tinanfields at torchlake.com
231-322-2787

On 9/4/2012 6:55 PM, Jim Lawrence wrote:
> The only ways I know how to do this is via three options.
>
> One, if your Router is smart enough, it can host and advertise its printer
> via IP address and as the networks are physically connected the printer can
> be reach via its unique IP address and subdomain.
>
> Two, and most common, somewhere a server based computer has to be present.
> By using its share controls and user privileges.
>
> Three, has a stand alone old box used for the sole purpose of providing
> access to all the networks for printer use... a print server. Generally this
> box can be some Linux distro.
>
> Jim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Tina Norris
> Fields
> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 12:02 PM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Network questions
>
> Hi Jim,
>
> I should have told you how things are currently set up.  Sorry.
>
> So, we have the POE modem with two routers - Business and Family.
>
> Brad's computer is wirelessly networked to the Business router.
> The printer is cable networked to the Business router.
> Brad's computer sees the printer as a network printer.
>
> Family computer 1 is wirelessly networked to the Family router.
> Family computer 2 is wirelessly networked to the Family router.
> Family computers 1 and 2 have shared document folders that are mapped as
> drive Z: to the other computer.  So, one child could place a file in the
> shared documents on Family computer 1 and a second child could access
> that file by going to drive Z on Family computer 2 - and vice versa.
>
> Small and simple.
>
> What I thought might work is to move the printer into the Family
> network, then give Brad access from his computer to both the Business
> and Family networks.  Would that work?
>
> Best,
> T
>
> Tina Norris Fields
> tinanfields at torchlake.com
> 231-322-2787
>
> On 9/4/2012 12:35 PM, Jim Lawrence wrote:
>> Is the printer one that is connected on a computer and therefore needsi
>> pass-through capabilities, a wireless printer or a network printer?
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
>> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Tina Norris
>> Fields
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 6:05 AM
>> To: DatabaseAdvisors-Tech
>> Subject: [dba-Tech] Network questions
>>
>> Hail, oh wise group!
>>
>> In my daughter and son-in-law's home, there are two networks.  One is
>> Brad's business network.  The other is the family network.  At present,
>> there is one printer.  It is in Brad's business network. He would like
>> to make the printer available to the computers in the family network,
>> but, of course, he doesn't want the kids to have access to his business
>> network.  I get to figure out the strategy and structure to use.
>>
>> Is there a neat way I can make this printer available to both networks?
>>
>> Thanks for your thoughts and help,
>> T
>>
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