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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10083-01 March 2005 202-10083-01
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10083-01 March 2005 202-10083-01
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... or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: 1. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 Tested to part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential..., the antenna used in this product to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. iii 202-10083-01 These limits are designed to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc.
... or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: 1. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 Tested to part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential..., the antenna used in this product to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. iii 202-10083-01 These limits are designed to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc.
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Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WGPS606 March 2005 wireless USB print server NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 Home English 202-10083-01 iv 202-10083-01
Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WGPS606 March 2005 wireless USB print server NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 Home English 202-10083-01 iv 202-10083-01
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... and Restore to Factory Defaults Button 2-6 RJ-45 Ethernet Port 2-6 Antenna ...2-6 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration Overview of Wireless USB Print Server Setup 3-1 WGPS606 Default Factory Settings 3-1 Verify Printer and Network Readiness 3-2 Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options 3-3 Observe these Precautions 3-3 Set Up the Print Server 3-4 Now, Set Up a PC ...3-5 Troubleshooting Tips ...3-6 Two Ways to Log In to the...
... and Restore to Factory Defaults Button 2-6 RJ-45 Ethernet Port 2-6 Antenna ...2-6 Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration Overview of Wireless USB Print Server Setup 3-1 WGPS606 Default Factory Settings 3-1 Verify Printer and Network Readiness 3-2 Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options 3-3 Observe these Precautions 3-3 Set Up the Print Server 3-4 Now, Set Up a PC ...3-5 Troubleshooting Tips ...3-6 Two Ways to Log In to the...
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... 6 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...6-2 The wireless USB print server has no power 6-2 No lights are lit on the wireless USB print server 6-2 Printing Errors ...6-2 The printer is printing "garbage" characters 6-2 Windows error message appears when printing 6-2 Differences in How Windows Handles Printing to the WGPS606 6-3 The print server is not found 6-3 Nothing is printing ...6-3 I am using a DHCP server, and the Wireless USB Print Server gets an IP Address conflict...
... 6 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...6-2 The wireless USB print server has no power 6-2 No lights are lit on the wireless USB print server 6-2 Printing Errors ...6-2 The printer is printing "garbage" characters 6-2 Windows error message appears when printing 6-2 Differences in How Windows Handles Printing to the WGPS606 6-3 The print server is not found 6-3 Nothing is printing ...6-3 I am using a DHCP server, and the Wireless USB Print Server gets an IP Address conflict...
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... to these specifications: Table 1-2. This manual is written for the Wireless USB Print Server according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WGPS606 March 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com About This Manual 1-1 202-10083-01 Typographical Conventions italics...
... to these specifications: Table 1-2. This manual is written for the Wireless USB Print Server according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WGPS606 March 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com About This Manual 1-1 202-10083-01 Typographical Conventions italics...
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch How to Print this Manual If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by using this feature of your printer. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10083-01
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch How to Print this Manual If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by using this feature of your printer. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10083-01
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... devices in your wireless USB print server. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, or Windows® 98SE system. Support for operation with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. About the Wireless USB Print Server This manual describes the installation and use of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with further reference...
... devices in your wireless USB print server. Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, or Windows® 98SE system. Support for operation with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. About the Wireless USB Print Server This manual describes the installation and use of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with further reference...
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... solid functionality, including these features: • Easy Configuration. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard software that assures fast and easy setup for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and wireless router or access point systems. Additionally, the WGPS606 supports the following wireless features: • Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off...
... solid functionality, including these features: • Easy Configuration. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard software that assures fast and easy setup for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and wireless router or access point systems. Additionally, the WGPS606 supports the following wireless features: • Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off...
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... meets these requirements: • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source • A Web browser for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Autosensing Ethernet Connections with the TCP/IP protocol installed and a CD-ROM drive • An 802.11b ...least one Pentium class computer (or equivalent) with Auto Uplink The WGPS606 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. Reference Manual for configuration such as to the correct configuration. The wireless USB print server incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The Ethernet port will accommodate either type ...
... meets these requirements: • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source • A Web browser for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Autosensing Ethernet Connections with the TCP/IP protocol installed and a CD-ROM drive • An 802.11b ...least one Pentium class computer (or equivalent) with Auto Uplink The WGPS606 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. Reference Manual for configuration such as to the correct configuration. The wireless USB print server incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The Ethernet port will accommodate either type ...
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... Support Information card, along with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 1A) • Printed WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server Installation Guide • Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point - Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch What's In the Box? Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 (202-10083-01)-this manual -
... Support Information card, along with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 1A) • Printed WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server Installation Guide • Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point - Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch What's In the Box? Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 (202-10083-01)-this manual -
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Printer ready. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch 1 20Ë .. ÖÄjÁË?j]ËË?a a a Ë ]Ë+:Ï8+.ÉåÉ jÄ...229;åË M 8Ës¤åË M¬Ä . - +ÝjÁ +0 +0 8ÁjjÄÄ ¤ Ô Figure 2-1: WGPS606 bottom label The following table describes the bottom label information: ITEM Power Status Light Off On Green Yellow Blink Yellow Solid Printer LPT1 & LPT2 Status...
Printer ready. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch 1 20Ë .. ÖÄjÁË?j]ËË?a a a Ë ]Ë+:Ï8+.ÉåÉ jÄ...229;åË M 8Ës¤åË M¬Ä . - +ÝjÁ +0 +0 8ÁjjÄÄ ¤ Ô Figure 2-1: WGPS606 bottom label The following table describes the bottom label information: ITEM Power Status Light Off On Green Yellow Blink Yellow Solid Printer LPT1 & LPT2 Status...
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... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch ITEM Switch Status Lights Off/ Green On Green Blink Yellow 0n Yellow Blink DESCRIPTION Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicators Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity. Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet ... Button The reset and restore to defaults button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket resets the WGPS606 when pushed once or restores to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, or router. Antenna The...
... the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch ITEM Switch Status Lights Off/ Green On Green Blink Yellow 0n Yellow Blink DESCRIPTION Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicators Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity. Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet ... Button The reset and restore to defaults button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket resets the WGPS606 when pushed once or restores to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, or router. Antenna The...
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... -BPS7IRELESS53"0RINT3ERVER WITH PORT3WITCH 53"#ABLE 0RINTER" Figure 3-1: Network overview When you first receive your WGPS606, the default factory settings are shown below. Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel as explained in "How to...
... -BPS7IRELESS53"0RINT3ERVER WITH PORT3WITCH 53"#ABLE 0RINTER" Figure 3-1: Network overview When you first receive your WGPS606, the default factory settings are shown below. Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel as explained in "How to...
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...IP with at least one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the TCP/IP addresses and networking protocols in use. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Network Setting Default Factory Setting... IP Address Provided automatically via DHCP for initial setup but will use one Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP PC. • You have your printer driver software handy. Note: The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606...
...IP with at least one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the TCP/IP addresses and networking protocols in use. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Network Setting Default Factory Setting... IP Address Provided automatically via DHCP for initial setup but will use one Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP PC. • You have your printer driver software handy. Note: The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606...
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... pinch, crimp or otherwise damage the power cord. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be limited. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides data security. However...
... pinch, crimp or otherwise damage the power cord. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be limited. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides data security. However...
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...; Take note of the useful information on the CD. 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10083-01 NOW, INSERT THE NETGEAR CD INTO YOUR COMPUTER. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • Unplug this product near water. If the wizard screen does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the...
...; Take note of the useful information on the CD. 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10083-01 NOW, INSERT THE NETGEAR CD INTO YOUR COMPUTER. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • Unplug this product near water. If the wizard screen does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the...
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... on the wireless USB print server. USE THE SMART WIZARD TO SET UP A PC. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10083-01 The Smart Wizard installation assistant opens the print server manager wizard. b. c. Follow the on-screen instructions, and click Next when you just set up this PC. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the wireless USB print server.
... on the wireless USB print server. USE THE SMART WIZARD TO SET UP A PC. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10083-01 The Smart Wizard installation assistant opens the print server manager wizard. b. c. Follow the on-screen instructions, and click Next when you just set up this PC. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the wireless USB print server.
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... of the computer are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have a working CD drive. Both Ethernet cable and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with an Ethernet cable, the corresponding LAN status light will be configured to the printer. Troubleshooting Tips Here are correct...
... of the computer are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have a working CD drive. Both Ethernet cable and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with an Ethernet cable, the corresponding LAN status light will be configured to the printer. Troubleshooting Tips Here are correct...
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... Installation and Configuration 3-7 202-10083-01 If you are using its IP address into your network. The procedure for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Two Ways to Log In to the WGPS606 should be configured from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator Web browser version 4.78 or...
... Installation and Configuration 3-7 202-10083-01 If you are using its IP address into your network. The procedure for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Two Ways to Log In to the WGPS606 should be configured from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator Web browser version 4.78 or...