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I just connected an Airport Extreme base station to my DSL modem and pre-existing ethernet hub. (The old hub connects my old G4 running OS 9.2 to an HP 5MP laser printer and a Canon Pixma IP 4000.) Then I booted my brand new MacBook 13 and established Internet connectvity through the base station. My question is, should I expect the Airport Extreme base station to also recognize the existence of the two printer attached to my old ethernet hub? Or does the Mac Book have access only to printers that are wired to the base station?
Any advice appreciated.
MacBook 13 Mac OS X (10.4.6)
MacBook 13 Mac OS X (10.4.6) pre-existing ethernet hub attaching G4/466 MHz/OS9.2 with HP 5MP laser printer and a Canon Pixma IP

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