Netgear PS121 User's Manual

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Netgear PS121 is a compact and easy-to-use USB Mini Print Server that allows you to share a printer among multiple PCs without the need for a dedicated print server PC. It supports simultaneous print jobs, multiple PCs, and various printer brands, making it suitable for home or small office networks. The USB Mini Print Server connects to your printer via a USB cable and to your network via an Ethernet cable, enabling wired or wireless printing. Its compact design and simple installation make it a convenient solution for printer sharing, saving you time and money.

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PS121

USB Mini Print Server

• Help is there when you need it!

NETGEAR provides 24x7 technical support * in English, with selected local language support during office hours.

Share a Home or Office Printer Without Sharing Your PC

Multi-user access to your printer is now simpler than ever. NETGEAR’s USB Mini

Print Server does away with the hassles of sharing your printer among multiple PCs.

Its easy external USB connection links one USB printer to as many as three PCs, so different network users can run multiple print jobs at the same time from anywhere on a home or office network. The attractive case design looks great in any environment, and its compact size allows you to place it close at hand or out of the way to open up your work area. Easy setup with NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard install assistant saves you time and effort so you’re up and running in minutes. Since no parallel printer cable is needed, it saves you money, too.

Flexible

Lets you share a printer among multiple PCs. You can place your printer right where you want it for most convenience. It works with wired or wireless routers from any vendor, and it's compatible with most USB port printers (including bi-directional printers) from HP ® ,

Canon ® , Epson ® , Lexmark ® , and others. Supports all major Microsoft ® ing systems.

Windows ® operat-

Time Saving

Removes the performance bottleneck you'd have with a dedicated, always-on PC acting as the print server. It supports multiple print jobs simultaneously, gives you a speedy 12 Mbps

USB connection, and is equipped with an on-board memory buffer for quicker printout delivery.

Easy to Use

The external USB interface makes connecting a no-brainer. Smart Wizard install assistant makes it simple to install on all popular versions of Microsoft Windows. You can manage the print server remotely with an easy, Web browser interface. Then you can share a printer on your LAN without sharing your computer.

Cost Effective

Saves you the price of an expensive parallel printer cable – the USB Mini Print Server doesn't need one.

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PS121 USB Mini Print Server

Printer with

PS121 USB Mini

Print Server

Internet

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Broadband modem

WGR614 54 Mbps

Wireless Router

Desktop PC with

FA311 Ethernet Card

Notebook PC with

WG111 54 Mbps

Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

Desktop PC with

WG311 54 Mbps

Wireless PCI Adapter

Gaming console with

WGE101 54 Mbps

Wireless Ethernet Bridge

N E T G E A

Notebook PC with

WG511 54 Mbps

Wireless PC Card

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327)

E-mail: [email protected]

www.NETGEAR.com

©2004 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR®, the

Netgear Logo, Auto Uplink, ProSafe, and

Everybody's connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

* Free basic installation support provided for 90 days from date of purchase.

Advanced product features and configurations are not included in free basic installation support; optional premium support available.

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Product Specifications

• Printer Connection:

- USB 1.1

• Protocol Support:

- TCP/IP, DHCP client

• Printing Methods:

- Peer-to-Peer (PTP) and SMB over TCP/IP,

Windows LPD printing

• Standards Compatibility:

- USB 1.1, Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP

• Network Speeds:

- 12 Mbps USB 1.1, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet

System Requirements

- Pentium Class PC with Microsoft Windows for initial configuration

- Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connection

(not included)

- Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, or Netscapeº

Navigator 4.7 or higher for Web-based management

- Clients: Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP

- 20 MB of free space to install, 10 MB for operation

• Memory:

- 1 MB Flash, 4 MB SDRAM

• Environmental Specifications:

- Operating temperature: 0 to 40º C (32 to 104º F)

- Operating humidity: 5-95%, noncondensing

Package Contents

- USB Mini Print Server PS121

- Power adapter

- 1.52 m (5 ft) USB cable

- USB Mini Print Server Resource CD

- Installation guide

- Warranty/Support information card

• Network Connection:

- USB 1.1 Interface

• Power Supply:

- 9 VDC, 0.5 A; plug is localized to country of sale

NETGEAR Related Products

- PS101 Mini Print Server

- WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router

- WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router

- WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router

- MR814 802.11b Wireless Router

- RP614 4-port Router

• Status LEDs:

- Power Network/Link, Print Server Alert

• Physical Specifications:

- Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.32 x .96 in

(86.5 x 59 x 24.5 mm)

- Weight: 2.72 oz (77 g)

• Warranty:

- NETGEAR 2-year warranty

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Key Features

  • Internal memory: 4 MB Flash memory: 1 MB
  • Ethernet LAN
  • TCP/IP, DHCP client
  • Web-based management
  • Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity: 1

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Frequently Answers and Questions

What is the Netgear PS121?
The Netgear PS121 is a USB Mini Print Server that allows multiple users to share a single printer without the need for a dedicated print server PC.
How many PCs can connect to the PS121?
The PS121 can connect to up to three PCs simultaneously.
What types of printers are compatible with the PS121?
The PS121 is compatible with most USB port printers, including bi-directional printers, from HP, Canon, Epson, Lexmark, and others.
Does the PS121 require a parallel printer cable?
No, the PS121 does not require a parallel printer cable.
What operating systems does the PS121 support?
The PS121 supports all major Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP.
How do I install the PS121?
The PS121 is easy to install using the included Smart Wizard installation assistant.
Can I manage the PS121 remotely?
Yes, you can manage the PS121 remotely using an easy, web browser interface.
What is the warranty for the PS121?
The PS121 comes with a 2-year warranty from NETGEAR.
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