NETGEAR WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-port Switch Reviews
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This print server is a pain for your average user, but when you look at the benefits like 2 USB ports, 4 ethernet ports plus the wireless functionality with WPA-PSK security I personaly think it's worth it, for only .00 it's a steal.br /Well of course you could find something really easy to setup like the latest new external hard drives with netwoking capabilities, even print server functionality but that cost about 5 times the price of this unit(5x)br /These are my intructions to install this NETGEAR print server on a windows machine with Linksys router to print on a Brother MFC 7420:**br /First tryed to follow instructions from CD no luck, so I had to upgrade firmware to Firmware Version V1.0_025 and upgrade software to 2.0br /During setup Print Server was assigning IP 192.168.1.202 br /I had to change that to 192.168.1.110 to fall within my Linksys range (my network range was between 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149)br /Set the same security as my network to WPA-PSK br /And when following CD install prompts I ran into errors, ignored errors and in my printer's PROPERTIES in PORTS tab I moved my printer from port LPT1 to the new TCP/IP PORT that I just created( when adding tcp/ip port in the PORT NAME PRINTER NAME enter the ip address only, in my case 192.168.1.110 and in PROTOCOL check the LPR not the RAW, also in the QUEUE enter L1 and if needed L2 for a second printer and finaly check the LPR BYTE COUNTING IS ENABLED)br /br /good luck.
NETGEAR WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-port Switch Feature
- Print wirelessly and connect to more than one printer
- No need to add print servers, wireless adapters, or unsightly Ethernet cables
- Two USB ports and a 4-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch
- Easy setup via Smart Wizard configuration assistant
- Works with all standard 802.11g and 802.1b wireless routers and access points
Amazon.com Product Description style type="text/css" .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: 20px; } table.callout { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, serif; margin: 10px; width: 250; } td.callout { height: 100 percent; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding: 10px; width: 250px; } ul.callout { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -12px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.5em; } h5.callout { text-align: center; } /styletable align=right width=250 cellpadding=10trtdtable cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 class="callout" width=250trtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-top.png"/td/trtrtd class="callout" valign=toph5 class="callout"The NETGEAR WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-port Switch offers:/h5ul class="callout"liA wireless print server for two USB printers. liA built-in four-port switch for wired network connections. liAn easy way to create or extend an 802.11g network. /ul/td/trtrtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bottom.png"/td/tr/table/td/tr/table With the NETGEAR WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-port Switch, users on your network have the freedom to print wirelessly to up to two printers. It also functions as a wireless Ethernet bridge, allowing you to extend your wireless connection and connect up to four users to your wireless network. ptable align=left width=200 cellpadding=20trtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/B0007OWNCC-1-sm.jpg" border=0brbrspan class="caption"With the WGPS606, users on your network can easily share up to two printers. View larger. View display of ports on back. /span/td/tr/tablebWireless Printing and Bridge/bbr The WGPS606 has two USB ports to connect two printers. Simply put your printers wherever works best and plug them into the wireless print server; a Smart Wizard will guide you through configuration in just seconds. Once configured, anyone on the network can print to either printer; business documents can be sent to the high-end laser and photos can be printed on the photo printer. No separate adapters are needed. The print server can print via Peer-to-Peer (PTP) and Windows LPD printing methods. p The print server also functions as a wireless Ethernet bridge, allowing you to connect a cluster of up to four PCs and laptops without dedicated wireless adapters. pbSecure and Compatible/bbr Powerful 40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption and WPA-PSK keep your wireless network secure. The device is interoperable with 802.11b, 802.11g, and RangeMax (MIMO-G) networks, so you can be sure it will work with your existing wireless network. p The NETGEAR WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-port Switch is backed by a 1-year warranty. pbWhat's in the Box/bbr WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server w/4-port Switch, power adapter, 2 USB cables, resource CD, installation guide, warranty/support information card. br clear="all"
Wireless printing for four or more users! Would you and the other users in your network like the freedom to print wirelessly? And, to connect to more than one printer, without having to add print servers, wireless adapters, or unsightly Ethernet cables? With NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-Port Switch, now you can! In seconds, you can connect two printers and four PCs to your wireless network – all with one simple device. NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server has two USB ports, as well as a wireless Ethernet bridge mode with a 4-port switch. That means you can connect your computer to your high-end color printer for your business use, and send the kids' documents to your older Inkjet printer ¿ all without wires! Best of all, more than four users can use the printer, without adding any additional wireless adapters. Wireless: You can place your printers anywhere in your home or office that works best for you, and share access to them via your wireless network. You'll get the most out of both printers, and you won't have to buy two separate print servers. Secure: NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server employs powerful WEP Encryption and WPA-PSK to keep your wireless network secure. In addition, it's fully interoperable with 802.11b, 802.11g, and RangeMax™ (MIMO-G) networks. Best Value: You can connect up to four wired PCs directly to your WGPS606. The Wireless Ethernet Bridge function in the unit makes it possible to connect a cluster of computers, easily and cost-effectively. And with the sleek, stand-up case and small footprint of the Wireless Print Server, you'll save space in your home or office. Sets Up in Seconds: The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server installs in seconds thanks to the new Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant. Smart Wizard automatically detects and configures your print server, providing simple-to-understand prompts to guide you through the process. It's fast, easy, and completely hassle-free.
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Works great with HP Color Laserjet 3700 - Joy Aurigemma - Honolulu, HI United States
My husband volunteers as a computer administrator at an elementary school. Someone donated an HP Color Laserjet 3700 printer (high quality, high volume color laser, no longer made). The only issue with the HP 3700 was that the network card was starting to fail; sometimes it worked, sometimes not. A new NIC for the 3700 was 0+ with no warranty. Tried the WGPS606 print server even though the HP 3700 was not on the supported list. It worked great. The trickiest part is setting up the print server initially, but even that is done with an easy-to-use software wizard. Configuring the client PCs to use the print server was VERY easy; took less than 1 minute on each PC - just put in the Resource CD and follow the prompts to install on a PC. br /br /The great thing is that this print server supports two printers, has a 4 port wired switch, and can be used as a wireless G access point. For the price, functionality, and ease of setup I gladly give this 5 stars.
Oct 28, 2010 04:21:05
