Is there a Vista version of the print server or if there isn't are there 'work arounds'. Thanks in advance.
The print server software does not need to be installed in order to print to the printer attached to the 704P from Vista. I went out to D-LINK's website and there are step-by-step instructions for configuring port 192.168.0.1 and associating a printer with that port.
See the following link:
http://support.dlink.com/faq/print.asp?productid=794
These instructions are for 2000/XP but they are very similiar to what you need to do for Windows Vista. I tried it and it worked fine. It did take me several tries however, as I should have read through the steps completely first.
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I also am unable to install the print server software under Windows Vista. I have no problems running the print server software under Windows XP, despite it not being listed in the manual as a supported OS.
I tried setting the compatibility mode to Windows 2000 on the setup.exe under the NT folder, but it did not seem to make a difference. Like I have found with most software that I run under Vista that is older, a lot of times you have to wait 15 minutes or so for the first or second dialog box to finally pop up.
I have a PC plugged into a DI-704P router and it prints through it to a Canon laserprinter. I now also wish to plug my new laptop into the router and print to the same laserprinter. Tried your suggestions on configuring a port but can't get it to happen. Any suggestions?
The print server is not be designed for a specific operating system. The DP-704P can be used with Windows, Mac and Linux. It is your printer driver that needs to be compatible with Vista.
What are your trying to do? What is the exact problem? With more details about your problem we should be able to help you.
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