A friend lives in the sticks and does not have internet available to his house. He has an iPhone and just bought a new iPad a few days ago.
He no longer has a desktop or laptop computer.

I've suggested he buy a Brother all in one wireless wifi printer but apparently it won't work without a wifi router.

Is there a solution?

Thanks

He can use a wifi router for lan functions without internet being connected.

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Originally posted by Tavman:
He can use a wifi router for lan functions without internet being connected.

So just go buy a Router?

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Originally posted by OKCGene:

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Originally posted by Tavman:
He can use a wifi router for lan functions without internet being connected.

So just go buy a Router?

If he's wanting it to be wireless yes. Most wireless printers will accept USB though..

I don't think a USB will work on an IPad

IMO, he should set up the printer with a FIXED IP so all devices will easily find it, and so will he.
With a DHCP provided IP it makes things a little more complicated.

If knowledgeable enough, better assign / reserve IPs for regular home devices.

Some routers already come with an USB port / printer server were you can install a regular or wireless printer if you want to put it near the router.

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My brother has all 3: Ethernet, USB, & Wireless.

My Brother has direct wireless if needed, however I don't use it, so unsure how easy/ useful it is.

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Originally posted by Gibb:
My Brother has direct wireless if needed, however I don't use it, so unsure how easy/ useful it is.

It's called Wireless Ad Hoc Mode and is useful for a peer-to-peer connection.
No Wireless "router" required.
Only a supporting client.