Design of High Throughput Wireless Printer Server Based on IEEE 802.11n

One of the problems in printing a document is the desired application program is not available on the computer that connected to the desired printer. In this case, a user must install all the application programs to the dedicated computer or server. Other problem arises when multiple users want to print on the same printer. This is solved by using a Printer Auto Sharing Switch that allows a printer to be accessed by multiple users, but the number of the user is limited by the number of port and the length of the cable. Sharing the printers via local area network also allows multiple users to access the printers, but the connected computer should be always on during the printing process. A wireless printer can be accessed by several users wirelessly, but the price is still relatively expensive. Wireless Printer Server can change the general printer to be wirelessly accessed, but it can only handle one printer. The recent expensive wireless printer server can handle some printers, but the data rate is low. This paper presents the design of high throughput wireless printer server based on IEEE 802.11n. This device can handle several local traditional printers and allows several users to print documents wirelessly. It also provides high data rate transmission up to 300 Mbps between user's computers to the desired printers.