Print to remote printer over the internet
I need to print to a network printer in a different location over the internet.
Location A DSL-ROUTER-LAN-PC
Location B: DSL-ROUTER-NETWORK_PRINTER
The remote printer is a network printer and directly connected to the router. I would like a PC independent configuration, so that no PC has to run on the remote location when I send a printjob to the remote printer.
I understand IRR would be an option but not sure about the security issues nor how to set it up correctly. Security is not a major issue for this setup but the installation should be reasonably secure. I do not want to set up an VPN. Is there some easy way for security, such as user identification, ip-filtering or to send print data encrypted?
Can I use any network printer or better a print server adapter (e.g. Lan to USB adapter and a USB printer instead of printer with integrated LAN port).
Any help appreciated
Location A DSL-ROUTER-LAN-PC
Location B: DSL-ROUTER-NETWORK_PRINTER
The remote printer is a network printer and directly connected to the router. I would like a PC independent configuration, so that no PC has to run on the remote location when I send a printjob to the remote printer.
I understand IRR would be an option but not sure about the security issues nor how to set it up correctly. Security is not a major issue for this setup but the installation should be reasonably secure. I do not want to set up an VPN. Is there some easy way for security, such as user identification, ip-filtering or to send print data encrypted?
Can I use any network printer or better a print server adapter (e.g. Lan to USB adapter and a USB printer instead of printer with integrated LAN port).
Any help appreciated
A stand alone network printer does not have many security options. Also the security would depend up which printer are you using. Most network printers do have few security options. Which model are you using??
ASKER
we have not bought the printer, yet. Will buy best suitable printer for this task, should be a simple and reliable DIN A4 printer which offers some security options.
Ricoh AP610N would be a good choice.
ASKER
OK.
Do I need port forwarding on the remote printer's router?
How do I install the printer on the remote PC's (Vista and XP)
Do I need port forwarding on the remote printer's router?
How do I install the printer on the remote PC's (Vista and XP)
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
ASKER
OK actually did make a try with a Kyocera printer we have here, worked fine. But what about the security issue. Is there and easy way to secure printing data or printer access?
What model of Kyocera you have?
ASKER
used FS1118MFP, also have FS9500DN
SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
Note: When I mention forwarding port 9500, etc., I meant to write "forward whatever port you decided to use that is NOT port 9100 if your router can do both port forwarding AND port renumbering"
If your router cannot do port renumbering, you'll have to stick with 9100 as both the incoming port AND the local port, which could lead to someone printing junk on your printer. I'm not so sure this is a satisfying effort on the part of some hacker since they'd have no joy in doing so, but who knows, there are many strange people doing strange things, so it's best to NOT use the standard port 9100 and forward it into your LAN, to any machine or device.
And yes, the solution I posted does NOT require a local computer to be running with a printer attached.
Connect this to the previous solution.
Hope it helps.
Jeff
If your router cannot do port renumbering, you'll have to stick with 9100 as both the incoming port AND the local port, which could lead to someone printing junk on your printer. I'm not so sure this is a satisfying effort on the part of some hacker since they'd have no joy in doing so, but who knows, there are many strange people doing strange things, so it's best to NOT use the standard port 9100 and forward it into your LAN, to any machine or device.
And yes, the solution I posted does NOT require a local computer to be running with a printer attached.
Connect this to the previous solution.
Hope it helps.
Jeff