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... ...2-6 Reset 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...
... ...2-6 Reset 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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... Configuration Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings 5-1 Chapter 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...
... Configuration Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings 5-1 Chapter 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...
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...B-4 WEP Open System Authentication B-5 WEP Shared Key Authentication B-6 Key Size and Configuration B-7 How to Use WEP Parameters B-8 WPA Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to...Data Encryption Key Management B-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-16 Product Support for WPA B-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-16 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Glossary Numeric ...C-1 A ...C-1 B ...C-2 C ...C-2 D ...C-2 E ...C-3 G ...C-3 I ...C-3 L ...C-4 M ...C-4...
...B-4 WEP Open System Authentication B-5 WEP Shared Key Authentication B-6 Key Size and Configuration B-7 How to Use WEP Parameters B-8 WPA Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to...Data Encryption Key Management B-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-16 Product Support for WPA B-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-16 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Glossary Numeric ...C-1 A ...C-1 B ...C-2 C ...C-2 D ...C-2 E ...C-3 G ...C-3 I ...C-3 L ...C-4 M ...C-4...
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... solid functionality, including these features: • Easy Configuration. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. Connects to your DHCP server. Power and wireless activity are easily identified. 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with Auto Uplink Interface. Client: The WGPS606 can act as a client and obtain information...
... solid functionality, including these features: • Easy Configuration. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. Connects to your DHCP server. Power and wireless activity are easily identified. 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with Auto Uplink Interface. Client: The WGPS606 can act as a client and obtain information...
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...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 or 802.11g-compliant router or access point Introduction 2-3 202-10083-01 The Ethernet port will then configure itself to the correct configuration...The wireless USB print server incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Reference Manual for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above • At least one Pentium class computer (or equivalent) with Auto Uplink The WGPS606 ...
...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 or 802.11g-compliant router or access point Introduction 2-3 202-10083-01 The Ethernet port will then configure itself to the correct configuration...The wireless USB print server incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Reference Manual for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above • At least one Pentium class computer (or equivalent) with Auto Uplink The WGPS606 ...
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Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1 202-10083-01 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 Restore the Factory Default Settings" on your Local Area Network (LAN). WGPS606 Default Factory Settings When you finish the...
Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1 202-10083-01 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 Restore the Factory Default Settings" on your Local Area Network (LAN). WGPS606 Default Factory Settings When you finish the...
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... regular operation Before you begin, gather your existing network settings such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. • You may also need to the WGPS606. 3-2 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10083-01 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...
... regular operation Before you begin, gather your existing network settings such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. • You may also need to the WGPS606. 3-2 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10083-01 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...
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... availability may be received well beyond your walls by anyone with 4-Port Switch Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless equipment. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. Wi-Fi Protected...and Configuration 3-3 202-10083-01 The Wireless USB Print Server provides highly effective security features which are static, a determined snoop can learn the keys in less than a day of your wireless data transmissions can be limited. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with...
... availability may be received well beyond your walls by anyone with 4-Port Switch Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless equipment. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. Wi-Fi Protected...and Configuration 3-3 202-10083-01 The Wireless USB Print Server provides highly effective security features which are static, a determined snoop can learn the keys in less than a day of your wireless data transmissions can be limited. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with...
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...print server • The installation and reference guides 2. Set Up the Print Server Note: Do not connect the Wireless USB Print Server in until you are prompted to do so by the wizard on the CD. 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10083-01 NOW, INSERT THE NETGEAR... for best top-to-bottom coverage. 3. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • Unplug this product near water. REMOVE THE NETGEAR CD. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE WIRELESS USB PRINT SERVER. • Take note of the useful information on the CD?...
...print server • The installation and reference guides 2. Set Up the Print Server Note: Do not connect the Wireless USB Print Server in until you are prompted to do so by the wizard on the CD. 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10083-01 NOW, INSERT THE NETGEAR... for best top-to-bottom coverage. 3. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • Unplug this product near water. REMOVE THE NETGEAR CD. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE WIRELESS USB PRINT SERVER. • Take note of the useful information on the CD?...
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.... Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10083-01 Click Set up on -screen instructions, and click Next when you just set up a printer. Follow the on the wireless USB print server. Follow the step-by -step instructions to proceed. USE THE SMART WIZARD TO SET UP A PC. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the wireless USB print server.
.... Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10083-01 Click Set up on -screen instructions, and click Next when you just set up a printer. Follow the on the wireless USB print server. Follow the step-by -step instructions to proceed. USE THE SMART WIZARD TO SET UP A PC. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the wireless USB print server.
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..., and shut down the computer. 2. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with an Ethernet cable, the corresponding LAN status light will be configured to obtain IP and DNS addresses automatically via DHCP. Once the wireless USB print server is not, reset the wireless USB print server as entering NETGEAR. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and security settings of each powered...
..., and shut down the computer. 2. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with an Ethernet cable, the corresponding LAN status light will be configured to obtain IP and DNS addresses automatically via DHCP. Once the wireless USB print server is not, reset the wireless USB print server as entering NETGEAR. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and security settings of each powered...
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... installed, and there is no DHCP server on the WGPS606 CD is the easiest. • Using the IP address of the WGPS606 1. The procedure for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 can be configured with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. 2. How to the WGPS606 should be configured from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version...
... installed, and there is no DHCP server on the WGPS606 CD is the easiest. • Using the IP address of the WGPS606 1. The procedure for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 can be configured with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. 2. How to the WGPS606 should be configured from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version...
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... browser should automatically find the wireless USB print server and display this home page. Figure 3-4: Login result: WGPS606 home page When the wireless USB print server is no activity before it automatically logs you do not click Logout, the wireless USB print server will wait 5 minutes after ...or the documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Log in using the default user name of admin and default password of password. Reference Manual for the wireless USB print server. If you out. 3-8 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10083-01
... browser should automatically find the wireless USB print server and display this home page. Figure 3-4: Login result: WGPS606 home page When the wireless USB print server is no activity before it automatically logs you do not click Logout, the wireless USB print server will wait 5 minutes after ...or the documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Log in using the default user name of admin and default password of password. Reference Manual for the wireless USB print server. If you out. 3-8 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10083-01
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... a requirement to use the same IP address all the time. Your wireless USB print server needs to configure static IP addresses. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-9 202-10083-01 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the printers attached to the wireless USB print server. Use this IP configuration: IP Address of 192.168.0.102 and IP Subnet Mask of the...
... a requirement to use the same IP address all the time. Your wireless USB print server needs to configure static IP addresses. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-9 202-10083-01 Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the printers attached to the wireless USB print server. Use this IP configuration: IP Address of 192.168.0.102 and IP Subnet Mask of the...
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... will use from the list that they match the settings of your changes. Select the option from the list. Enter a new name for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • WGPS606 Name You can change to save your wireless network. 3-10 202-10083-01 Basic Installation and Configuration the characters are discussed below: •...
... will use from the list that they match the settings of your changes. Select the option from the list. Enter a new name for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • WGPS606 Name You can change to save your wireless network. 3-10 202-10083-01 Basic Installation and Configuration the characters are discussed below: •...
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Viewing General Information The Status screen summarizes of the browser interface. Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to view the system status screen. From the main menu of the browser interface, click Status to use the management features of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. Figure 4-1: Wireless USB Print Server Status screen This screen shows the following parameters: Management 4-1 202-10083-01 These features can be found under the Maintenance heading in the main menu of the current WGPS606 configuration settings.
Viewing General Information The Status screen summarizes of the browser interface. Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to view the system status screen. From the main menu of the browser interface, click Status to use the management features of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. Figure 4-1: Wireless USB Print Server Status screen This screen shows the following parameters: Management 4-1 202-10083-01 These features can be found under the Maintenance heading in the main menu of the current WGPS606 configuration settings.
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... in the Backup Settings menu, which restores all factory default settings. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Figure 4-2: WGPS606 Upgrade Firmware page 2. Click Browse and locate the image upgrade file. 4. Be sure to...wireless USB print server to back up your wireless USB print server now has the new firmware installed. When the upload completes, your wireless USB print server will reboot (restart). 4-4 Management 202-10083-01 Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults To restore the factory default configuration...
... in the Backup Settings menu, which restores all factory default settings. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Figure 4-2: WGPS606 Upgrade Firmware page 2. Click Browse and locate the image upgrade file. 4. Be sure to...wireless USB print server to back up your wireless USB print server now has the new firmware installed. When the upload completes, your wireless USB print server will reboot (restart). 4-4 Management 202-10083-01 Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults To restore the factory default configuration...
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... The default password is ready for at least 10 seconds. 2. Management 4-5 202-10083-01 The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WGPS606 is password. Release the Reset button. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in for use. From the...
... The default password is ready for at least 10 seconds. 2. Management 4-5 202-10083-01 The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WGPS606 is password. Release the Reset button. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in for use. From the...
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... range. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of the browser interface, under the Setup heading in the main menu. Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings From the main menu of your WGPS606. Figure 5-1: Advanced Wireless Settings menu The default advanced wireless settings usually work well. If you will use the print server. • Mode...
... range. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of the browser interface, under the Setup heading in the main menu. Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings From the main menu of your WGPS606. Figure 5-1: Advanced Wireless Settings menu The default advanced wireless settings usually work well. If you will use the print server. • Mode...
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... size that is 2346. 5-2 Advanced Configuration 202-10083-01 Request to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data. Changing this should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with 4-Port Switch • RTS Threshold: Generally this incorrectly could cause the wireless communications to determine if it has waited...sends out the actual packet as soon as it should not be changed. The default is used to fail. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission.
... size that is 2346. 5-2 Advanced Configuration 202-10083-01 Request to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data. Changing this should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with 4-Port Switch • RTS Threshold: Generally this incorrectly could cause the wireless communications to determine if it has waited...sends out the actual packet as soon as it should not be changed. The default is used to fail. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission.