LaserWriter 12/640 & Ethernet Transceiver

I'm trying to connect to a LaserWriter 12/640 with a Ethernet Transceiver, since this appaers to be the only way to access the 12/640 using Ethernet.
I'm using a MacBook Pro with 10.4.6. I'd be happy just to directly connect to it. But so far Print Utility cannot 'see' it, nor does it show up using 'atlookup' in Terminal. Yet AppleTalk is activated on the MacBook Pro.
Any ideas?
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.6)

When everything is working correctly, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger can recognize devices that connect AppleTalk-over-Ethernet using a Transceiver. You would use the Sytem Preferences > Print and Fax > Set up Printers > "Add a Printer" function, choose AppleTalk, and the Printer should appear.
If it does not, it is likely to be some sort of Hardware problem. Do you trust the cable you are using? Do you trust the transceiver? Does the transceiver have any lights on it? (I would expect the lights to flash indicating activity).
The transceiver gets its power from the Printer, so a good connection there is essential, and those cursed little hooks that retain it can easily get bent and interfere with making a good connection. Are you using a Hub or switch for the connection, or a direct cable connection?
Do you have the printer set to a number that ignores the Ethernet port? (The safest number is usually zero.) Does the printer print a configuration page when powered up? (That sometimes has some helpful configuration information on it).

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The LaserWriter 12/640 PS is a PostScript Level 2 and PCL5 printer with support for LPD (http://support.apple.com/kb/ta21876). How is the printer connected today? An external cable adapter (such as the Apple Ethernet Twisted-Pair Transceiver Model M0437) would allow Ethernet. Providing that an appropriate printer driver can be found (it may be worth checking whether a universal driver or a driver for a similar HP printer could be used), it should not be impossible to set up LPR printing under Windows 7.
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Configuring Laserwriter 12/640 with a Jetdirect 300X and Laserwriter 12/640

My home network consists of two Intel iMacs running 10.6.8 and a Quicksilver. I had been using a Quicksilver as server for my home network, storing pictures and music for all computers to access. This worked well as a print server for the Laserwriter 12/640. The time has come to retire the Quicksilver which created my print server problem.
I have Connected the Jetdirect to my network and am using a DB-25 to Centronics to connect to the Laserwriter. The IP address of the Jetdirect is 192.168.1.75. I have tried the following protocols with no cussess. Internet Printing ProtocoI, Line Printer Daemon, and HP Jetdirect - socket. I have also tried using generic postscript printer, generic PLC printer, and Apple Laserwriter 12/640 PS v2015.105. I can add the printer to my system preferences, but it will not print. I get an error message "Unable to connect to printer, will retry in 30 seconds..." or "Network Host is busy will retry in 5 seconds..."
Thanks for your help resolving this issue.

There is no LaserWriter software to install under Mac OS X. It is built into Mac OS X in a way that is near-impossible to remove. There is no need to install it in OS 9 either, because laserWriter 8 Chooser extension should be installed by default.
What is needed is to turn on AppleTalk on your Ethernet port. Use System Preferences > Network > Network Status to check that your Ethernet is up and happy. Then double-click on the Built-In Ethernet entry and another screen opens showing: Built-in Ethernet and 5 tabs across the pane:
TCP/IP | PPPoE | AppleTalk | Proxies | Ethernet
Click the TCP/IP tab and be sure you have a reasonable Ethernet Address. Then click the AppleTalk tab and turn on AppleTalk, if not already on. If AppleTalk was assigned to another port, you will get a message saying AppleTalk can only be active on one port at a time, do you really want this one -- say Yes. If you are having a problem seeing any AppleTalk devices, it is possible that AppleTalk is not enabled in Directory Access. Post back for how to fix that.
The AsanteTalk is notorious for not re-acquiring devices that drop out for any reason. If you think it may have lost contact with the Printer, cycle the power on both the printer and the Asantetalk, and do not turn on the AsanteTalk until one minute after the printer is ready to print. Then try to look from the Mac again.

LaserWriter 12/640 - 3 Questions

Hi, this is my first post here,
I have three questions, I hope you can help me:
1) I have just acquired a Laserwriter 12/640. It prints fine from the bottom tray but when trying to print from the multipurpose tray it has a paper jam before the paper is even drawn in. Would that video kit fix this or are there things that can be checked before I buy it?
2) The Laserwriter is connected via ethernet to my modem. I have noticed on my Netgear ADSL router modem that the port number light for the LaserWriter is orange instead of the usual green. The Laserwriter has an IP that I assign to it, but doesn't DHCP give out the IP's automatically? I remember manually setting the IP on one of my Macs and was unable to connect. So why does it work on my Laserwriter and can I do something to get rid of the orange light?
3) This question is about printing to two trays at once (Not as important as question 1 or 2.)
What I basically want is to make a printer preset that will print one copy of a (one page) document from the Multipurpose tray (Using Recycled Paper for us) and another copy from the cassette (Using fresh paper for my dad's clients). ( I was trying this when I had our old 16/600 but couldn't figure it out )
I have set it to 2 copies, and for the "first page" to multipurpose tray and "remaining pages" to the cassette. But when I print, 2 pages will come out of the multipurpose tray (because the second page isn't actually the second page - it is a copy of the first page so the settings start again).
Is there any sort of option that can make "2 Copies" into one print job so there will actually be a second page?
An Applescript perhaps?
(Also, it isn't very convinient to print it out twice using different settings due to MYOB closing the invoice once it has been printed, then you have to go through several windows to get it back.)
Thanks,
Ben

1) Does the paper from the multipurpose tray actually jam and crumple, or does it simply report a paper jam? If the latter, it may be what I refer to as a mis-pick -- the failure to pick up the sheet of paper at the appropriate time.
Mis-picks can be caused by a worn out or glazed pick up roller. If the roller is not worn out, but merely glazed, you can sometimes get a slight improvement by scrubbing the roller with an eraser to scuff up the surface and break up the glazing. The professional way is to use "rubber rejuvenator". A reasonable sized can can be bought from:
http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/search/center?q=laserwriter+12%2F640
In a pinch, "Goof Off" latex paint remover can be used for the same purpose. These are strong solvents, and they will melt plastics if they are handled sloppily or spilled on the case.
2) It appears (based on lack of responses) that no one knows more about your ADSL router than you. I am not trying to be a jerk, but your manual is probably the best source for more detailed information. If you need help finding documentation on that specific model, post the exact model and folks will be happy to help you locate it online.
Perhaps the amber light is indicating it has connected at lower speed than your Mac.
3) I do not have a crisp solution to this situation, but I have a suggestion. Print your invoices with copies=2, and place one single sheet of recycled paper in the multipurpose tray for your copy. For most printers, it will feed the recycled paper first, then (when no more paper is in the multipurpose tray) feed copy 2 from the "good" paper in the bottom tray. If you forget to load the recycled paper you get two good copies instead, so the penalty of screwing up is fairly low.

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Just wondering if this less than ideal solution may work:
If I set-up my LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer via my eMac running TIGER 10.4.11 then enable SHARING - can I print to this printer via Snow Leopard?
WHAT IF THE eMac is turned-off? Will it still work?? (Likely not...)
Any comments on how to use a LaserWriter 12/640 PS with Snow Leopard appreciated.
Thanks!

Hello, Stephen: I have this exact same problem, same printer, too. I have been using it via AppleTalk, ethernet and an Asante Talk device. I haven't switched my Intel iMac to Snow Leopard yet because of this problem. I have an older Mac G3 B&W tower running Tiger so I guess I have figure out how to share the printer with the old Mac. It doesn't have Airport but I have an old "Snow" Airport base station. The old computer most likely would have to be turned on for all the components to work. I'll let you know if I can get it working and HOW.

LaserWriter 12/640 PS

What is the best was to get one of these on my Ethernet Network? If that's not possible, how do I get it connect to an Intel Powerbook running Leopard? Thanks!

Your printer is a member of the class of Apple LaserWriter Printers with Ethernet and Built-in LPD:
LaserWriter 8500 (Ethernet)
LaserWriter 12/640 PS (Ethernet)
Color LaserWriter 12/660 PS (Ethernet)
Color LaserWriter 12/600 PS (Ethernet)
LaserWriter 16/600PS (Ethernet)
LaserWriter Pro 810 (Ethernet)
Once connected to a port on your Router, this network printer can allow access to all its features using AppleTalk-over-Ethernet, and/or most features using LPR/LPD (aka Internet Printing).
Use with AppleTalk requires you to turn on AppleTalk for each computer, in the System Preferences > Network pane that controls the port that connects it to the Router (typically Ethernet, sometimes Airport).
Use with LPR/LPD may require assigning a fixed Ethernet address to the printer, and knowing what that address is when you go to Add the Printer.
This archived article may be helpful:
TA21876- What Is LPR?

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I have an Apple LaserWriter 12/640PS printer that works great. But since LION and now MOUNTAIN LION I cannot connect to it. Previously I had an ethernet cable going from my D-Link DIR-635 Router to a LocalTalk (AppleTalk) adapter which then plugs into the printer into it's "Ethernet" (AppleTalk or also called the EtherTalk) port.
OK now I no longer have the D-Link router, rather a new (latest 5th generation) Apple Extreme. More info: my ISP changed some things and the LaserWriter is now "set" on an IP address of: 192.168.0.123 which seems to be out of the range of my ISP allotted numbers – but perhaps I can change that manually by accessing my ISP's modem via the website / setup area??
BUT I am thinking that since I really only need to print to this LaserWriter from my one MacBook Pro running 10.8.2 Mountain Lion – could I not find either a Parallel to USB adapter or some other (USB to DIN8-"LocalTalk" port)??? I used to have some software and a cable (Parallel to DIN8) for my PowerBook back in 1994 that let me print to a parallel-port only printer back then, seems like yesterday actually…
The LaserWriter has these 3 ports: LocalTalk (DIN8 type I think); EtherTalk (not an RJ45 cable!) and Parallel.
I also have a G4-733 Mac from 2001 that can startup in OS 9.2.2 -- but I don't seem to find the Printer with that (via the Ethernet cable to the adapter to the EtherTalk port of the LaserWriter printer). This G4-733 does not have "DIN8" ports - just USB (I believe 2.0 but not certain - USB 2 came out in 1999 so I think this is 2.0 and I can check when I next boot this Mac). It also has FW400 and SCSI but don't think that helps much for printing. Ethernet RJ45 of course also.
Any ideas on what to do here. Again, it worked before via my current set-up and perhaps the key is just changing the IP address (or enabling this address via my Apple Extreme or via the ISP's modem setup via the web address).
Hope this is somewhat clear--- think I have most of the information on one page here. I can run tests, buy adapters or cables if necessary-- have enough cartridges to print another 10,000 pages at least!!
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Steve Schulte
Friday 8 February 2013

Hi Stephen,
Somehow I missed this topic as well. For that printer, you would attract more attention in another area (this one).
You have a number of options along the lines of what greg sahli suggested. I do not have that exact model LaserWriter, but I have successfully used a wired print server, a wireless print server, and a USB to parallel cable adapter to print from current production Macs to a similar model LaserWriter. All three options worked effortlessly. As long as yours is a PostScript printer, which it is, it should work.
See this post for details and options: Laserwriter Pro 630, Mountain Lion, and Macbook Pro

Laserwriter 12/640 & DSL

I've had great success creating a mini network between my IMac G5 and 12/640 using a transducer & crossover cable. It's worked great. Now I'm considering getting DSL internet service instead of dail-up. Do I just connect the printer to the router as well as the G5? Will I need to use another crossover cable for the computer or a regular cat5? Will the G5 just find the printer? The last thing I want to do is create problems. Is there any special router I need? As you can tell I'm new to this technology. Thanks
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>"Do I just connect the printer to the router as well as the G5? "Yes.
>"Will I need to use another crossover cable for the computer or a regular cat5?"The "textbook" way is with all straight cables. Your G5 is so wonderful, it will adjust to whichever cable you give it.
>"Will the G5 just find the printer? "It will definitely not need any additional setup if you are using AppleTalk, and probably not need any additional setup if you are using LPR.
>"Is there any special router I need?"If you EVER think you might want a second computer and to share files, get a faster one, like 10/100 to 10/100/1000. Having only 4 ports can be limiting, but can be expanded with another switch later. Major brands should all work fine.
There is one twist with configuration that is completely unexpected until you see it in action-- these routers all configure through your browser. You type in the physical address of the router, like http://192.168.0.1 and the router sends you configuration pages in displayable html code that formats in your browser.
After about a month on DSL, you will choose having a root canal over going back to dial-up.

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Hello
I am searching for an Windows Vista compatible driver for my old LW12/640.
Can you tell me equivalent printer drivers or Pages to download them please?

I have sent 2 manuals. The first is from Apple and is also available here; http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305118. The second has disassembly instructions. These are very helpful. The 12/640 was not known for being user friendly when it came to service. I know this first hand as I have 2 sitting in my basement, waiting for the day when I feel up to bringing them back to life.
John

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My Apple Laserwriter 12/640 ps won't print any more.
If I reboot it the green light flashes and then stabilises (stays lit) but no 'test page' appears.
If I print to it (even a really simple document) it clears my utility on my desktop with no 'errors' but the printer itself just flashes indefinitely like it is trying to print.
But with no end product.
Any ideas guys?
Thanks in advance.
Brian

Dan,
At least according to the 034-0211 LaserWriter 12/640 PS User's Manual here, this printer is equipped with an AAUI (i.e., Apple AUI) Ethernet port. See also the LaserWriter 12/640 PS document here for details. Various transceivers can be used in order to convert the AAUI to a suitable cable system.
In this case, an Apple Ethernet Twisted-Pair Transceiver (Model M0437) would allow you to connect a normal RJ-45 cable. There are also third-party products.
Jan

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Hi there,
I've been offered a LaserWriter 12/640 PS and want to know if it's Leopard compatible. Also, if anyone has one of these beasts and knows of a third-party compatible toner cartridge, you'd be doing me a favour!
Many thanks in advance for your help.
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I don't know if it is compatible, I have been unable to access the page to print multiple copies, set pages to print first or last or select single pages in documents to print. I miss these features. I will go back to 10.4 if I cannot solve this issue. I am forced to print documents singly and in their entirety. Does anyone know of a fix? Otherwise, it prints fine on my ethernet network.

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Anyhelp would greately help me i have been trying for 3 days solid now to try and solve this problem

Mac OS X: About Networking Update 1.0
The Mac OS X Networking Update 1.0 addresses certain issues and updates system software.
This software updates certain networking components. Mac OS X 10.1.5 must be installed first.
Important: Read Before Installing
1. An Admin user password that does not contain spaces or Option-keyed characters is required to install. The password may not be blank. If you password must be changed, then follow these steps: Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. Choose Users from the View menu. Select and Admin user and click Edit User. Click the Password tab. Change the password and click OK.
2. You may experience unexpected results if you have installed third-party system software modifications, or if you have modified the operating system through other means. This precautionary statement does not apply to the normal installation of application software.
3. The installation process should not be interrupted. Monitor progress by clicking the Detailed Progress disclosure triangle. If you experience a power outage or other interruption during installation, use the standalone installer (see below) from Apple Software Downloads to install.
4. Prerequisite software must be present before you can install this update, whether you are using Automatic Software Update or standalone installers. Updates must be installed in the correct order. For the correct sequence, see technical document 106713, "Mac OS X 10.1: Chart of Available Software Updates".
Installation
There are two ways to update.
I. Automatic Software Update
See technical document 106704, "Mac OS X: How to Update Your Software".
Because some updates are prerequisites for others, you may need to use Software Update more than once to get all desired updates.
II. Standalone Installer
A standalone installer is available from Apple Software Downloads (http://www.apple.com/swupdates/). See technical document 106713, "Mac OS X 10.1: Chart of Available Software Updates".
Do not reinstall earlier Mac OS X updates
You should not reinstall certain earlier updates after using this update, including:
Mac OS X 10.0.1
Mac OS X 10.0.2
Mac OS X 10.0.3
Mac OS X 10.0.4
Mac OS X 10.1
Mac OS X 10.1.1
Mac OS X 10.1.2
Mac OS X 10.1.3
Mac OS X 10.1.4
Mac OS X 10.1.5
Security Update 10-19-01
Installer Update 1.0
Updates should be installed in the correct order. If for any reason you need to reinstall an earlier software update, the Mac OS X startup volume should be erased, after first backing up important documents and data. Reinstall Mac OS X, and install necessary updates in the correct order.
Enhancements Delivered with this update
Addresses a potential issue in which the Internet connection may not be available after waking from sleep.
Addresses a potential issue in which a networking connection may not be available when AirPort software is installed.
OR
Networking with a Windows PC
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Summary
There are several ways to connect to a Windows PC. First, you must physically connect the two computers to a network, which may be as simple as a single cable connecting the two. Once this is done, you must start some type of sharing (or file service) on at least one of the two computers.
The computer that is sharing is known as a server. The computer that connects to it is called a client.
To connect, the client computer just needs an application program that can connect to the type of service being offered. Sometimes this application is a built-in part of the operating system, such as the Mac OS X Finder or Windows file browser.
When you connect two computers together, it's useful to understand what is meant by "client" and "server." Though the idea conveyed by these terms is simple and generally consistent, there is an important variation on each: Any computer that offers a service is a "server" in that context. However, the term is also used to describe a computer or operating system that has been designed expressly for that purpose, such as Mac OS X Server. In addition to describing the computer, "client" is also used to describe the software used to connect to a particular service. A Web browser, for example, is an HTTP client.
For greatest convenience in a work environment, you may want everyone on the network to be able to freely connect to each other's computer. This would mean you need to achieve bi-directional service, in which each computer can both share to and connect to another computer. In the example of a Mac OS X 10.2 computer and a Windows 2000 computer, this is as simple as turning on sharing at each computer. In other examples below, additional software may be required to achieve this.
Making a physical connection
The physical components of an Ethernet network are compatible with computers that use many different operating systems--such as Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, and UNIX. You can connect all of these computers to the same physical network, which may be wired or wireless (AirPort, for example).
Making a service connection
Services are designed for various tasks, such as transferring files, webpages, or print jobs. Common examples that you may use are:
AppleShare (also known as AFP, Personal File Sharing, Apple File Service)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP, used primarily for webpages)
LPR (Line Printer Request, common for printing)
SMB (Windows file sharing)
To get two computers on the same network to communicate with each other, you must identify a client-service relationship that they have in common. When you have computers using different operating systems on your network, it may help you to list the services offered by each operating system. You could then list the services each operating system can connect to using its built-in client software, such as the Chooser (Mac OS 9), the Connect to Server command (Mac OS X), the Windows file browser, or a Web browser. If you identify gaps in the desired client-service arrangement, third-party software may provide the missing components, thus adding possibilities that do not exist "out-of-box." Here are several examples:
For each example scenario, other options exist. Before you can connect, a service must be intentionally turned on at the computer that offers it. For more information, see the documents linked below.
Connect Windows 2000 to Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3, or 10.4
Mac OS X 10.2 or later offers Windows File Sharing (SMB). Windows connects to SMB.
Connect Mac OS X to Windows 2000
Windows 2000 offers SMB service. Mac OS X 10.1 or later can connect to SMB service in the Finder.
Connect Windows 2000 to Mac OS X 10.1
Mac OS X 10.1 can offer FTP service, found in Sharing preferences. Windows 2000 can connect using any standard FTP client, which includes many Web browsers.
Connect Mac OS 9 to Mac OS X
Mac OS X offers file sharing service (AppleShare). Mac OS 9 can connect to AppleShare from the Chooser.
Connect Windows 98 to Mac OS 9
Mac OS 9 can offer HTTP service, which can be used to transfer either Web pages or files when configured properly. Windows 98 (and many other operating systems) can connect with a standard Web browser.
Connect Mac OS 9 to Windows 98
Windows 98 offers SMB service. If you install third-party SMB client software on Mac OS 9, then it can connect to SMB.
Additional information for connecting, sharing, and printing
106471 Mac OS X 10.1 or later: How to Connect to an SMB Volume (Microsoft Windows)
107083 Mac OS X 10.2: How to Set Up Windows File Sharing
106660 Mac OS X: Sharing With Non-Apple Operating Systems
106461 Mac OS X: File Sharing
31318 Mac OS 8, Mac OS 9: Sharing Files With Windows-Based Computers
106657 Mac OS 8, Mac OS 9: File Sharing
20148 LaserWriter Printers: TCP/IP Solutions Guide
30028 LaserWriter 12/640 PS: Network LaserWriter Sharing
Locating third-party products
You can locate third-party products using at these websites:
Macintosh Product Guide
http://www.guide.apple.com/
VersionTracker
http://www.versiontracker.com/
Tip: Click the tab for the operating system you are using, then search on a keyword phrase like "Windows AppleShare client".

Can't print using LaserWrtier 12/640 PS and 10.6

I have a MacBook Pro and LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer which I have used successfully with a serial port to ethernet adapter from Asante (A Friendly TM Adapter) and Appletalk. Now I am trying to get it to print using 10.6. I added the printer using IPP and typed in the IP number that appears on the info page that prints automatically on printer startup. I am not sure if this is the number I am supposed to use as the printer was once owned by a public school. Additionally, in the "Print Using" window "Generic PostScript Printer" came up. I left it alone, using it as the driver software instead of the LaserWriter 12/640 driver which doesn't appear to work either. In the "Name" window the IP address appeared. I left that alone also. I left the "location" window blank and have also put in the IP number. As soon as I typed in the IP number, the printer appears in the "Printers" window. Everything looks good when I print, but shortly I get a message saying "Unable to connect to printer." In the "location" window I have used several ideas, and changing them hasn't allowed me to print.
I have tried the above LPD instead of IPP. And it doesn't print that way either. I really am at a loss right now.
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I have a perfectly good LaserWriter 16/600 PS that I don't intend to pitch cause it still prints just as good as new. My problem was that I could not figure out what the IP address was. This printer is connected to the ethernet network via a Dayna EasyNet connector. I know this stuff is ancient, but it still works fine. And if your still using an old AppleTalk LaserWriter, you most likely still have and old mac that uses OS 9+ via classic!
So, I went back to OS 9.2.2 on an old PPC iMac (OS 10.4.11) I have that is connected to the printer to use the Apple Printer Utility (PPC) v2.2 to print out a configuration page and look at the TCP/IP communication configuration to determine what the default IP address was. It was 0.0.0.0. When I went back to the new iMac using OS 10.6.1 and stuck this IP address into the print and fax system preference to add a printer (IP), it did not work. The printer went into the pause mode.
So I went back to the Apple Printer Utility using the old iMac and gave the LaserWriter a new IP address. In my case, I chose 10.0.1.10. The reason I did this is because the IP address for the router is 10.0.1.1 and the IP address for new iMac is 10.0.1.2 and the old iMac is 10.0.1.3. I chose 10.0.1.10 to be high enough to be unused. Once I had changed the LaserWriter's IP address, I went to the new iMac and employed the network utility to ping the new address. It was active and responded. After entering this new address into the add printer under the print and fax system preference using the IP tab, the LaserWriter came alive and prints directly from OS 10.6.1.
The key to this was finding a way to talk to the old LaserWriter and set the IP address to something other than 0.0.0.0. By the way, after I gave the LaserWriter a new IP address, I had to dump the old setup out of the old PPC iMac and re-add it as a new printer. AppleTalk auto-configured as always and now I can use the printer with both iMacs without both having to be on to share.

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I am planning to jump into the wireless world for my home network. I curently have 2 Quicksilvers and a LaserWriter 12/640 on a wired network in my home. If I go wireless using an Airport Extreme, and 3rd party PCI wireless cards, does the 12/640 plug into one of the open LAN ports on the AE? Will this be simple plug and play? Thanks for your help.

You can require users to enter a password to access the Time Capsule disk, if that is what you mean by "secure".

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