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« on: 01 January 2009, 22:04:49 »
Trying to set up an Epson wireless printer.  My WPA key is 64 random hex numbers - so somewhat tedious to enter.

After a few attempts, I realised the printer will only accept 63 characters.

FFS, this means I'll have to adjust all of my other wireless devices, Access Point claims I have 20 of them  >:(

I hate technology  >:(
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Re: rather Printers
« Reply #1 on: 01 January 2009, 22:07:12 »
Check for new firmware.

Failing that contact Epsom
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« Reply #2 on: 01 January 2009, 22:08:27 »
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Trying to set up an Epson wireless printer.  My WPA key is 64 random hex numbers - so somewhat tedious to enter.

After a few attempts, I realised the printer will only accept 63 characters.

FFS, this means I'll have to adjust all of my other wireless devices, Access Point claims I have 20 of them  >:(

I hate technology  >:(

Just kick it! Works on CCTV pc  :y ;D ;D
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Re: rather Printers
« Reply #3 on: 01 January 2009, 22:12:01 »
Use a size 2 mallet, works for me.   :-X

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Re: rather Printers
« Reply #4 on: 01 January 2009, 22:12:12 »
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Check for new firmware.

Failing that contact Epsom
No new firmware, is is common with consumer printers.  Its actually obeying the spec, for long, historic reasons, I was running outside the spec.  But this is the first device in about 10yrs of using WPA (or however long WPA has been ratified) that can't take the key  >:(
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« Reply #5 on: 01 January 2009, 22:13:09 »
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Use a size 2 mallet, works for me.   :-X

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« Reply #6 on: 01 January 2009, 22:18:21 »
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No new firmware, is is common with consumer printers.  Its actually obeying the spec, for long, historic reasons, I was running outside the spec.  But this is the first device in about 10yrs of using WPA (or however long WPA has been ratified) that can't take the key  >:(


Oh well key change then
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« Reply #7 on: 01 January 2009, 22:24:13 »
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Check for new firmware.

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No new firmware, is is common with consumer printers.  Its actually obeying the spec, for long, historic reasons, I was running outside the spec.  But this is the first device in about 10yrs of using WPA (or however long WPA has been ratified) that can't take the key  >:(


Oh well key change then
tempted to just plug a cat5 in instead...
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Re: rather Printers
« Reply #8 on: 01 January 2009, 22:29:14 »
Aagh...guys, speak english !!!    ::)
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Re: rather Printers
« Reply #9 on: 01 January 2009, 22:31:27 »
CAT5, WEP, WPA...all English to me...but not to my wife (she just says "pooter broken"..)
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« Reply #10 on: 01 January 2009, 23:11:22 »
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CAT5, WEP, WPA...all English to me...but not to my wife (she just says "pooter broken"..)

Mines just blames me all the time for tikering...even when I am 3000+ miles 'messing around in the sand' for several months..... ffs!
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« Reply #11 on: 01 January 2009, 23:51:43 »
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Check for new firmware.

Failing that contact Epsom
No new firmware, is is common with consumer printers.  Its actually obeying the spec, for long, historic reasons, I was running outside the spec.  But this is the first device in about 10yrs of using WPA (or however long WPA has been ratified) that can't take the key  >:(


Oh well key change then
tempted to just plug a cat5 in instead...


I have CAT 5 from the dining room (BT Home Hub) to the sitting room (BT Vision) simply because I don't like power line adaptors. Tempted to cable the Wiii, PS3 and TV as well (TV doesn't have WiFi :(), but then I would need a hub or switch.
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« Reply #12 on: 01 January 2009, 23:53:24 »
I NEVER touch other peoples hardware, but will give advice, I will also speed up Windows on peoples PC (just turn off crap ;D).

Don't touch - can't get blamed ;D
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« Reply #13 on: 01 January 2009, 23:54:35 »
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Check for new firmware.

Failing that contact Epsom
No new firmware, is is common with consumer printers.  Its actually obeying the spec, for long, historic reasons, I was running outside the spec.  But this is the first device in about 10yrs of using WPA (or however long WPA has been ratified) that can't take the key  >:(


Oh well key change then
tempted to just plug a cat5 in instead...


I have CAT 5 from the dining room (BT Home Hub) to the sitting room (BT Vision) simply because I don't like power line adaptors. Tempted to cable the Wiii, PS3 and TV as well (TV doesn't have WiFi :(), but then I would need a hub or switch.


TV PS3 and Humax PVR all have USB - not sure if I can connect them though Humax to Computer - copying programmes, anything to TV view pictures. All sorts I could do
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Re: rather Printers
« Reply #14 on: 03 January 2009, 18:19:29 »
Despite its age, my Access Point has SES setup, as does the printer. So dead easy to set up (once I had shortened WPA key by 1 character) :y

A bit of friggin with the DHCP server - no way of setting static IP by look of it.

That aside, I have to say I'm not normally impressed by computers, computing, or anything to do with them.  Usually quite the opposite in fact, I'm normally right (ie disappointed) because the stuff doesn't quite do what it claims to be able to.


But this little Epson, it does exactly what it says on the tin.  Normally the scanner section of all-in-ones is a right pig to use over the network, but not this one.  The only usability gripe, which I knew about before purchase, is the CD tray is a bit awkward to use.


Have to see how well the ink lasts - the print quality suggests to me it may use them fairly quickly, esp the black (only takes 1 black, unlike my old Epson that took 2).
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