In general, such printers are added as local printers using the TCP/IP port
type instead of the more common LPT1 port. Check the instructions that came
with the printer and this will almost surely be made clear.

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"George J Meier" <jost@meierNOCAPITALS.screaming.net> wrote in message
news:O1hXMQS7FHA.1864@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Trying desperately to install a network Printer.
>
> connected through a Cat 5 cable to one of the 4 wired connection a
> DSL/Router/Wireless.
>
> I ran the installation CD.
>
> The Printer server is installed and visible on the Wireless configuration
> dialogues.
>
> It has an IP address given it by DHCP, to fit in the home network, like
> another computer.
>
> It has a Mac Address and a name.
>
> When looking in Network Neighbourhood, it only lists computers.
>
> When I try to Install as New Printer, it cannot be found as network
> printer.
>
> It cannot be found as it's IP address.
>
> I tried disabling the windows firewall, no change.
>
> Any clue ?
>
>
>