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User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version v1.0 February 2004
User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version v1.0 February 2004
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...PS121 Print Server has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with the regulations. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: www.netgear... without notice. Federal Office for compliance with faster expert technical support and timely notices of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for correct handling. For other countries. Information is in the BMPT- All rights reserved...
...PS121 Print Server has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with the regulations. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: www.netgear... without notice. Federal Office for compliance with faster expert technical support and timely notices of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for correct handling. For other countries. Information is in the BMPT- All rights reserved...
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... About the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 What's in the Box? ...2-3 Hardware Description ...2-4 Status Indicators ...2-4 The USB Port ...2-5 Diagnostic/Reset Push Button 2-6 How to Restore the Factory Default Settings 2-6 How to Generate a Diagnostic Printout 2-6 Chapter 3 Setup Verify Printer and Network Readiness 3-1 Observe these Precautions 3-1 Overview of PS121 Print Server Setup 3-2 PS121 Default Factory Settings 3-2 First, Connect the Print Server and...
... About the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 What's in the Box? ...2-3 Hardware Description ...2-4 Status Indicators ...2-4 The USB Port ...2-5 Diagnostic/Reset Push Button 2-6 How to Restore the Factory Default Settings 2-6 How to Generate a Diagnostic Printout 2-6 Chapter 3 Setup Verify Printer and Network Readiness 3-1 Observe these Precautions 3-1 Overview of PS121 Print Server Setup 3-2 PS121 Default Factory Settings 3-2 First, Connect the Print Server and...
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The print server is not found 4-2 Nothing is printing ...4-2 I am using a DHCP server, and the Mini Print Server gets an IP Address conflict ..4-3 Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping 4-3 Restoring the Default Configuration 4-4 Checking the Current Status of the Printer 4-4 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Understanding IP Addresses IP Addresses and the Internet B-1 Netmask ...B-3 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-6 Address Resolution Protocol B-7 IP Configuration by DHCP B-7 Glossary List of Glossary Terms C-1 Index iv Contents
The print server is not found 4-2 Nothing is printing ...4-2 I am using a DHCP server, and the Mini Print Server gets an IP Address conflict ..4-3 Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping 4-3 Restoring the Default Configuration 4-4 Checking the Current Status of the Printer 4-4 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Understanding IP Addresses IP Addresses and the Internet B-1 Netmask ...B-3 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-6 Address Resolution Protocol B-7 IP Configuration by DHCP B-7 Glossary List of Glossary Terms C-1 Index iv Contents
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..., extensions, commands, IP addresses Note: This format is written for purchasing the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server. This manual is used to these specifications: Table 1-1. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server February 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Audience, Conventions, Scope This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic-to...
..., extensions, commands, IP addresses Note: This format is written for purchasing the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server. This manual is used to these specifications: Table 1-1. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server February 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Audience, Conventions, Scope This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic-to...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server 1-2 About This Manual
User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server 1-2 About This Manual
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... PS121 Print Server Installation Guide. The PS121 Print Server is limited. This manual describes in TCP/IP networks regardless of the NETGEAR® PS121 Print Server. About the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Congratulations on your purchase of your LAN and operating system support for Microsoft Windows. • Easy Installation. This allows the Print Server to set up the Model PS121 single USB Mini Print Server and provides you with NETGEAR Print Server configuration software. NETGEAR Print Servers...
... PS121 Print Server Installation Guide. The PS121 Print Server is limited. This manual describes in TCP/IP networks regardless of the NETGEAR® PS121 Print Server. About the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Congratulations on your purchase of your LAN and operating system support for Microsoft Windows. • Easy Installation. This allows the Print Server to set up the Model PS121 single USB Mini Print Server and provides you with NETGEAR Print Server configuration software. NETGEAR Print Servers...
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... not tested them. 2-2 Introduction User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Key Features The key features of the PS121 Print Server are: • Extremely compact size • Easy configuration of the device with NETGEAR Print Server software that have been tested with NETGEAR print servers, see the Support section of USB printers that assures fast and easy setup for Windows 98, Windows Me...
... not tested them. 2-2 Introduction User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Key Features The key features of the PS121 Print Server are: • Extremely compact size • Easy configuration of the device with NETGEAR Print Server software that have been tested with NETGEAR print servers, see the Support section of USB printers that assures fast and easy setup for Windows 98, Windows Me...
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..., in the Box? User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Figure 2-1: PS121 Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • PS121 Print Server • AC Power adapter • USB cable • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server - For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com You can also fill out and return...
..., in the Box? User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Figure 2-1: PS121 Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • PS121 Print Server • AC Power adapter • USB cable • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server - For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com You can also fill out and return...
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... has one USB port. It has a diagnostic/reset button. The port operates in the figure below for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Hardware Description The Model PS121 Mini Print Server LEDs indicate the status of the LED indicator lights: Table 2-1. It has one 10/100 Mbps network port. Figure 2-2: Model PS121 Mini Print Server Status Indicators See the table below , the PS121 Print Server has 2 LEDs...
... has one USB port. It has a diagnostic/reset button. The port operates in the figure below for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Hardware Description The Model PS121 Mini Print Server LEDs indicate the status of the LED indicator lights: Table 2-1. It has one 10/100 Mbps network port. Figure 2-2: Model PS121 Mini Print Server Status Indicators See the table below , the PS121 Print Server has 2 LEDs...
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Figure 2-4: Not Compatible with Centronics Parallel Printer Ports Introduction 2-5 PS121 USB Port Figure 2-3: Print Server USB Port Note: The Model PS121 Mini Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. If your printer uses a parallel connector, you should use one of the Model PS121 Mini Print Server is a standard USB connector. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server The USB Port The USB port of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server.
Figure 2-4: Not Compatible with Centronics Parallel Printer Ports Introduction 2-5 PS121 USB Port Figure 2-3: Print Server USB Port Note: The Model PS121 Mini Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. If your printer uses a parallel connector, you should use one of the Model PS121 Mini Print Server is a standard USB connector. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server The USB Port The USB port of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server.
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... the Factory Default Settings 1. While pressing the button, plug in for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Diagnostic/Reset Push Button This button has 2 functions: • Restore the factory default settings • Print a test page containing all current settings Recessed Diagnostic/Reset Button Figure 2-5: Print Server recessed diagnostic/reset button The button is recessed. If you have a PostScript...
... the Factory Default Settings 1. While pressing the button, plug in for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Diagnostic/Reset Push Button This button has 2 functions: • Restore the factory default settings • Print a test page containing all current settings Recessed Diagnostic/Reset Button Figure 2-5: Print Server recessed diagnostic/reset button The button is recessed. If you have a PostScript...
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...Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • Avoid using parallel connectors. Chapter 3 Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server and set up the printer you should use one Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP PC. • You have a printer ...Unplug this product near water. Note: As illustrated in "Not Compatible with a USB port. Use only a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Tip: Set up basic connectivity on page 2-5, the Model PS121 Mini Print Server does not support printers using this device from its power source before connecting it ...
...Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • Avoid using parallel connectors. Chapter 3 Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server and set up the printer you should use one Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP PC. • You have a printer ...Unplug this product near water. Note: As illustrated in "Not Compatible with a USB port. Use only a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Tip: Set up basic connectivity on page 2-5, the Model PS121 Mini Print Server does not support printers using this device from its power source before connecting it ...
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... Static IP for Regular Operation Before you begin, gather your printer. 2. Next, install the PS121 software from the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD and set up the PS121 on page 2-6. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Overview of PS121 Print Server Setup Before you share a printer with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel as the TCP/IP...
... Static IP for Regular Operation Before you begin, gather your printer. 2. Next, install the PS121 software from the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD and set up the PS121 on page 2-6. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Overview of PS121 Print Server Setup Before you share a printer with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel as the TCP/IP...
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... printer. &RQQHFWWKH3ULQW6HUYHUWRWKH3ULQWHU d. Insert the other end to the PS121, 86%&DEOH and plug the the power adapter. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable distance to your network! a. b. Turn on the PS121. e. PS121 USB Port c. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server First, Connect the Print Server and Printer to Your Network Connect the...
... printer. &RQQHFWWKH3ULQW6HUYHUWRWKH3ULQWHU d. Insert the other end to the PS121, 86%&DEOH and plug the the power adapter. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable distance to your network! a. b. Turn on the PS121. e. PS121 USB Port c. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server First, Connect the Print Server and Printer to Your Network Connect the...
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a. Insert the Resource CD for information on Print Manager software compatibility. When your CD-ROM drive. NETGEAR Print Server Installation 3-4 Setup Power on your computer to install the software for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Now, Install and Configure the PS121 Software Note: Any print manager software from a printer manufacturer such as needed. c. d. When prompted, restart your computer, let the operating...
a. Insert the Resource CD for information on Print Manager software compatibility. When your CD-ROM drive. NETGEAR Print Server Installation 3-4 Setup Power on your computer to install the software for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Now, Install and Configure the PS121 Software Note: Any print manager software from a printer manufacturer such as needed. c. d. When prompted, restart your computer, let the operating...
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...to Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the PS121. Since most home routers reserve the first 50 addresses for their DHCP pool, picking a number between 200 to use the PS121. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Run the Print Server Setup Wizard to run the Add Printer Port ...Wizard. You can enter a descriptive Device Name and Domain Name or accept the defaults. The Print Server Setup Wizard screen should work . Click ...
...to Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the PS121. Since most home routers reserve the first 50 addresses for their DHCP pool, picking a number between 200 to use the PS121. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Run the Print Server Setup Wizard to run the Add Printer Port ...Wizard. You can enter a descriptive Device Name and Domain Name or accept the defaults. The Print Server Setup Wizard screen should work . Click ...
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... the printer model number listed. After a short delay while the software searches the network for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Finally, Set Up Each Computer to Use the PS121 After you have set up each computer to use the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD to run the Add Printer Wizard according to the steps below. c. User Manual for...
... the printer model number listed. After a short delay while the software searches the network for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Finally, Set Up Each Computer to Use the PS121 After you have set up each computer to use the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD to run the Add Printer Wizard according to the steps below. c. User Manual for...
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... CD to run the Add Printer Port Wizard to set up the correct printer driver for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Set up each PC on you network that you see the exact printer model number listed as the printer model number from in the previous ...screen, click it to select it from the list. a. If you want to use with the PS121. If prompted, print a test page to the Port/Printer name screen. Then, close any remaining Add Printer Port Wizard or Windows Add Printer Wizard windows. User Manual...
... CD to run the Add Printer Port Wizard to set up the correct printer driver for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Set up each PC on you network that you see the exact printer model number listed as the printer model number from in the previous ...screen, click it to select it from the list. a. If you want to use with the PS121. If prompted, print a test page to the Port/Printer name screen. Then, close any remaining Add Printer Port Wizard or Windows Add Printer Wizard windows. User Manual...