I could be wrong, but I think some printers need a specific frequency. I can't find the frequency or frequencies that this router emits, but I was just looking at a printer that required 2.4GHz as explained in fine print. I might be wrong about this next thing, as I'm inexperienced. But I think that a printer connected…
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I could be wrong, but I think some printers need a specific frequency. I can't find the frequency or frequencies that this router emits, but I was just looking at a printer that required 2.4GHz as explained in fine print. I might be wrong about this next thing, as I'm inexperienced. But I think that a printer connected through WiFi works by opening a local area network (LAN) connection between your device and the printer. Then you will likely need additional software (maybe an app for tablet or smartphone, and downloadable software for laptops or desktops) so that your device can work well with the printer. I think direct connections from mobile devices to printers take advantage of Bluetooth, and something called "WiFi Direct," which I don't know much about. In those cases, I think the router is unnecessary, because the connection is direct (not through the router). Specialized software would still be needed in many cases, I think.
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I could be wrong, but I think some printers need a specific frequency. I can't find the frequency or frequencies that this router emits, but I was just looking at a printer that required 2.4GHz as explained in fine print. I might be wrong about this next thing, as I'm inexperienced. But I think that a printer connected through WiFi works by opening a local area network (LAN) connection between your device and the printer. Then you will likely need additional software (maybe an app for tablet or smartphone, and downloadable software for laptops or desktops) so that your device can work well with the printer. I think direct connections from mobile devices to printers take advantage of Bluetooth, and something called "WiFi Direct," which I don't know much about. In those cases, I think the router is unnecessary, because the connection is direct (not through the router). Specialized software would still be needed in many cases, I think.
Our condo is just over 1000 Sq Ft, it works throughout the house and outside on our decks. The signal gets a little weak at the furthest place in the house, but it still works great. We have never been disappointed in the range.
I wouldn't say "great" as it's am older router, but it's not bad. If your internet connection speed isn't super high- it will be fine. But if you have really fast internet I would suggest a little bit nicer router
