The network computer with a USB printer is starting on its own?
The network computer with a USB printer is starting on its own?
There should be a straightforward configuration. A rarely used computer on my home network activates unexpectedly, probably due to the printer connected via USB. The printer is also part of the WiFi network. I believe the irregular behavior occurs when the printer is switched off. Once the main computer is powered on after booting up, it starts automatically.
I would prefer to keep the seldom used machine plugged into the USB, and only manually turn on the computer when I need to use the printer. There seems to be a setting that can resolve this issue. Thanks.
Make and model printer?
On the computer in question look in Reliability History/Monitor and Event Viewer.
Either one or both tools may be capturing the event that "turns on" the computer.
That said:
Why not just configure the seldom used computer for WiFi and then, when necessary, turn the computer on to print via WiFi? No need for the USB connection.
Or if the computer does not have WiFi then just configure the computer to print to the network printer via a wired connection.
Isn't your router equipped with a USB port? You can usually connect the USB printer there, allowing the router to share it. This works unless it's a GDI printer. The printer might repeatedly try to activate the router without causing any issues, since it's already running.
I agree with BFG-9000.
Just a note:
My Linksys WRT-1900AC router frequently slowed down when any USB device was connected to its USB port.
The USB port has been idle for several years now.
Give the recommended USB printer connection a try, but keep an eye out for any changes.