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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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..., Scope, Conventions, and Formats 1-1 How to Print this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction About the Wireless USB Print Server 2-1 Support for Standards 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-3 ...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 ...
..., Scope, Conventions, and Formats 1-1 How to Print this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction About the Wireless USB Print Server 2-1 Support for Standards 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-3 ...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 ...
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...in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless USB Print Server according to these specifications: Table 1-2. This manual is used to intermediate computer ....netgear.com About This Manual 1-1 202-10083-01 Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WGPS606 March 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear ...
...in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless USB Print Server according to these specifications: Table 1-2. This manual is used to intermediate computer ....netgear.com About This Manual 1-1 202-10083-01 Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WGPS606 March 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear ...
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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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... keys are supported: • Standards Compliant. About the Wireless USB Print Server This manual describes the installation and use of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 allows packet transmission at up to multiple network devices interacting with about a 300 foot radius. The Wireless USB Print Server complies with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data...
... keys are supported: • Standards Compliant. About the Wireless USB Print Server This manual describes the installation and use of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 allows packet transmission at up to multiple network devices interacting with about a 300 foot radius. The Wireless USB Print Server complies with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data...
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...WGPS606 will pass through exchanges to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard software that assures fast and easy setup for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server...202-10083-01 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. Reference Manual for Windows 98SE, Windows Me, ...
...WGPS606 will pass through exchanges to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard software that assures fast and easy setup for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server...202-10083-01 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. Reference Manual for Windows 98SE, Windows Me, ...
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...-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... to the correct configuration. System Requirements Before installing the WGPS606, make the right connection. The wireless USB print server incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. This feature also eliminates any ...to a PC or an 'uplink' connection such as to a switch or hub. Reference Manual for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or ...
...-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... to the correct configuration. System Requirements Before installing the WGPS606, make the right connection. The wireless USB print server incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. This feature also eliminates any ...to a PC or an 'uplink' connection such as to a switch or hub. Reference Manual for configuration such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or ...
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... customer support in your area if there are described on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server 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 - To qualify for product updates and product warranty...
... customer support in your area if there are described on the NETGEAR Web site at: http://www.netgear.com. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server 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 - To qualify for product updates and product warranty...
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...it is on and it has completed its power on self test diagnostic. Print activity. Power is on and it has failed its power on self test diagnostic. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch 1 20Ë .. ÖÄjÁË...229;Ë 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...
...it is on and it has completed its power on self test diagnostic. Print activity. Power is on and it has failed its power on self test diagnostic. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch 1 20Ë .. ÖÄjÁË...229;Ë 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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... Defaults 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 -side coverage and horizontally for 10 seconds. Power Socket This socket connects to an Ethernet ...activity. Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WGPS606 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WGPS606 power adapter. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch ITEM Switch Status Lights Off/ Green On Green Blink Yellow 0n Yellow...
... Defaults 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 -side coverage and horizontally for 10 seconds. Power Socket This socket connects to an Ethernet ...activity. Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WGPS606 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WGPS606 power adapter. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch ITEM Switch Status Lights Off/ Green On Green Blink Yellow 0n Yellow...
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... PC. • You have a working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 does not support printers using parallel connectors. For most popular printers, Windows already has the printer driver software available. 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...
... PC. • You have a working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 does not support printers using parallel connectors. For most popular printers, Windows already has the printer driver software available. 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...
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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. Router/AP LUHOHVV'DWD 6HFXULW\2SWLRQV 5DQJH8SWR)RRW5DGLXV /PEN3YSTEM%ASYBUTNOSECURITY -!#!CCESS,IST.ODATASECURITY 7%03ECUREBUTSOMEVULNERABILITIES 70!6ERYSTRONGSECURITY WGPS606 Figure 3-2: WGPS606 wireless data security options There are several ways you can learn the...
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. Router/AP LUHOHVV'DWD 6HFXULW\2SWLRQV 5DQJH8SWR)RRW5DGLXV /PEN3YSTEM%ASYBUTNOSECURITY -!#!CCESS,IST.ODATASECURITY 7%03ECUREBUTSOMEVULNERABILITIES 70!6ERYSTRONGSECURITY WGPS606 Figure 3-2: WGPS606 wireless data security options There are several ways you can learn the...
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...Manual for cleaning. Exposure to do so by the wizard on the CD? • A setup wizard • Software utilities you use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • Avoid using this device from its feet. • Set the antenna vertically for best side-to-side coverage or horizontally for customizing your print server...for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • Unplug this product near water. Set Up the Print Server Note: Do not connect the Wireless USB Print Server in until you plan to -bottom coverage. 3. REMOVE THE NETGEAR CD. NOW, INSERT THE NETGEAR CD ...
...Manual for cleaning. Exposure to do so by the wizard on the CD? • A setup wizard • Software utilities you use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • Avoid using this device from its feet. • Set the antenna vertically for best side-to-side coverage or horizontally for customizing your print server...for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • Unplug this product near water. Set Up the Print Server Note: Do not connect the Wireless USB Print Server in until you plan to -bottom coverage. 3. REMOVE THE NETGEAR CD. NOW, INSERT THE NETGEAR CD ...
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... 1. The Smart Wizard installation assistant opens the add printer port wizard. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the wireless USB print server. a. Follow the step-by -step instructions to complete setting up the PC to complete setting up on the wireless USB print server. Follow the step-by -step instructions to use the printer you just set...
... 1. The Smart Wizard installation assistant opens the add printer port wizard. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the wireless USB print server. a. Follow the step-by -step instructions to complete setting up the PC to complete setting up on the wireless USB print server. Follow the step-by -step instructions to use the printer you just set...
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.... Wait about 1 minute. 4. For each LAN port. Both Ethernet cable and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly. Turn on the wireless USB print server and printer. 5. If after completing the setup, the Wireless light does not come on the CD. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with an Ethernet cable, the corresponding LAN status light will be...
.... Wait about 1 minute. 4. For each LAN port. Both Ethernet cable and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly. Turn on the wireless USB print server and printer. 5. If after completing the setup, the Wireless light does not come on the CD. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with an Ethernet cable, the corresponding LAN status light will be...
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... browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. The Smart Wizard on the WGPS606 CD guides you can log in to the WGPS606 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 can be configured with 4-Port Switch Two Ways to Log In to the WGPS606 in these two ways: • Using the Smart Wizard on the... using to connect to use the IP address assigned at that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. 2. How to the WGPS606 is presented here. Reference Manual for using the IP address to log in to Log in Using the IP Address of the...
... browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. 3. The Smart Wizard on the WGPS606 CD guides you can log in to the WGPS606 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 can be configured with 4-Port Switch Two Ways to Log In to the WGPS606 in these two ways: • Using the Smart Wizard on the... using to connect to use the IP address assigned at that starts with 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. 2. How to the WGPS606 is presented here. Reference Manual for using the IP address to log in to Log in Using the IP Address of the...
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...-10083-01 Reference Manual for the wireless USB print server. If you do not click Logout, the wireless USB print server will wait 5 minutes after there is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch...
...-10083-01 Reference Manual for the wireless USB print server. If you do not click Logout, the wireless USB print server will wait 5 minutes after there is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch...
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... to configure static IP addresses. If your network first. 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 main menu. Use the Suggested Values button...
... to configure static IP addresses. If your network first. 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 main menu. Use the Suggested Values button...
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... which security option will automatically change the wireless USB print server name after the initial configuration. In a setting where there is also known as the wireless network name. the characters are discussed below: • Wireless Network Name (SSID). Click Scan. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • WGPS606 Name You can change to show which...
... which security option will automatically change the wireless USB print server name after the initial configuration. In a setting where there is also known as the wireless network name. the characters are discussed below: • Wireless Network Name (SSID). Click Scan. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • WGPS606 Name You can change to show which...
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Reference Manual for the wireless USB print server. These parameters apply to the Local WGPS606 wireless USB print server. The subnet mask for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Table 4-1. These parameters apply to the WGPS606 wireless USB print server. Idle, printing, no paper, or error information for the printer connected to USB port 2. 4-2 Management 202-10083-01 General Information Fields Field Wireless Settings Network Name...
Reference Manual for the wireless USB print server. These parameters apply to the Local WGPS606 wireless USB print server. The subnet mask for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Table 4-1. These parameters apply to the WGPS606 wireless USB print server. Idle, printing, no paper, or error information for the printer connected to USB port 2. 4-2 Management 202-10083-01 General Information Fields Field Wireless Settings Network Name...