NETGEAR WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-port Switch
by Netgear Inc
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Manufacturer: Netgear IncAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: WGPS606
Product features:
- 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
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Customer Review: Complete instructions for a Macintosh/PC mixed network environment!
Summary: 5 Stars
First my quick review of the Netgear WGPS606: It's great hardware. I could not find another 2-port usb print server mixed with a 4-port switch for less than $60. I really wanted an 8-port gigabyte switch with 2-port server, but they do not exist as of yet. I am using this device to connect my HP PC with windows XP, my MacBook Pro, an iMac G5 running Leopard, a Canon Pixma MP500 inkjet printer and a Brother MFC-8860DN. They all talk with each other and they all print exactly as intended. The setup CD is Windows only. It made the setup a breeze, which is a good thing, because while I'm a Mac expert, I'm terrible at tech stuff on the windows side. I started with the PC thinking it was going to be the hard part, and it turned out to be about a 10 minute job! The Mac's on the other hand took 1-2 hours to figure out, thanks in part to Netgear completely ignoring instructions on the Mac side. THANKS A LOT NETGEAR. So I've decided to write out step-by-step instructions to hopefully save somebody else the 1-2 hours of setup frustration. I read other's instructions attempts and none of them helped me much. The only thing I knew for sure is that others were eventually successful, so I would be too.
Setup Instructions:
1) Setup the hardware by plugging in all the cables and turning on the print server.
2) Setup the PC first by popping in the included CD and following the instructions.
2b) When its time to choose your IP address, you'll have to log into your router and poke around to find the DHCP range. So for example, I had to open a browser and type in 192.168.1.254 to open up my router settings. I clicked on the 'Home Network' tab, then 'Advanced Settings' to find the DHCP range of 192.168.1.64 - 192.168.1.253. So I chose 192.168.1.200 as my print server IP address.
3) When you're done setting up the PC printers, print a test page from the CD ROM. This will spit out a very important IP address that you will need for the Macs in step 5f below!
4) Open the print server software to confirm your IP address and print server hardware: in my Safari browser, I typed in 192.168.1.200 and up popped my netgear settings showing I had 83-85% signal strength and my IP address was indeed 192.168.1.200 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. My printers were also showing up at the bottom and said "idle".
5) On your Mac, Open up System Preferences --> Print & Fax and hit the + to add a printer.
5b) Protocol: LPD
5c) Address: 192.168.1.200 (Add the IP number you chose!)
5d) Queue: L1
5e) Name: Canon MP500 (Add the name of the first printer you want to use)
5f) Location: IP_192.168.1.200P1 (This is the official port name that is printed out on the test sheet from instruction #3 above!) This is the part that messed me up for 2 hours! Just be sure the IP address in the middle is whatever IP address you chose when setting up your PC but it MUST START WITH IP_ AND END WITH P1.
5g) Print Using: Select the appropriate driver
5h) Click 'Add' to finish.
5i) to setup a second printer, repeat numbers 5-5h, except the Queue should be L2 instead of L1, and the location should be IP_192.168.1.200P2 instead of P1
You should now be able to print and have a smile on your face!
Best of luck,
~Lawrance
Description of NETGEAR WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-port Switch
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.Amazon.com Product Description
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 With the WGPS606, users on your network can easily share up to two printers. View larger. View display of ports on back. |
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.
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.
Secure and Compatible
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.
The NETGEAR WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-port Switch is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box
WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server w/4-port Switch, power adapter, 2 USB cables, resource CD, installation guide, warranty/support information card.
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