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Converting Old PC to NAS and USB Print Server...

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/converting-old-pc-to-nas-and-usb-print-server.93419/

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MaxPY Original post #1
Jul 18, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Is it possible to convert old PC to Network Attached Storage + USB Print Server ... I tryed FreeNAS but this one does not support USB Print Server..
any other alternatives...
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pimpom #2
Jul 18, 2008 at 11:24 PM
Unless I misunderstood what you're trying to do, the solution is quite straightforward. Make the old PC part of your local network, connect the printer(s) to the PC, install necessary drivers, share the printer, and you're done. If you need more details, just say so.
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MaxPY #3
Jul 21, 2008 at 12:48 PM
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I dont wanna install full OS .
need chota sa OS ...
Jeise FreeNAS

Unless I misunderstood what you're trying to do, the solution is quite straightforward. Make the old PC part of your local network, connect the printer(s) to the PC, install necessary drivers, share the printer, and you're done. If you need more details, just say so.
lywyre
lywyre #4
Jul 21, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Is it possible to convert old PC to Network Attached Storage + USB Print Server ... I tryed FreeNAS but this one does not support USB Print Server..
any other alternatives...

One the same line.. . I wan't to use one of my old computer as a network router. This was published in one edition of Digit also, but sadly I can't find the book in my shelf. Can any body please show some light. Thank you.