printer offline issue wondering if.

FireofDestruction · September 11, 2015

ok guys we just got a brand new printer, to replace our 7 year old one that kept going offline but now the new one is also going offline. we also just got a router last year when i was building my new computer. we

have 5 laptops, 4 phones, 2 desktops and 2 tablets. my questions are 1. is there a limit on the number of devices you can connect to a modem? and could this cause a printer to go offline if this limit is exceeded?

we have the default modem from cox which I know is....not the greatest.

RedPanda · September 12, 2015

Most wireless routers don't have a limit that I know of. Try removing the device from your devices and printers and reconnecting it. Also if its an option you could try hard wiring the printer or repositioning it And remember:

Luc401 · September 12, 2015

I know my WRT router at home has 10 IP's (192.168.1.10-20) open by default. You can go to your default gateway to change that. Also if your using your printer wirelessly your going have to assign it as a static IP or else you will have to add it back once the IP of the device gets refreshed. If you have any more questions you can PM me or just quote this post.