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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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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 Tested to Comply with any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with the limits... void the user's authority to reduce the potential for this equipment. This device may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. This device must accept any other antenna or radio transmitter. However, there is no guarantee that to which the receiver ...
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 Tested to Comply with any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with the limits... void the user's authority to reduce the potential for this equipment. This device may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. This device must accept any other antenna or radio transmitter. However, there is no guarantee that to which the receiver ...
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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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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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.... 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. About the Wireless USB Print Server This manual describes the installation and use of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a wireless router or access point. The WGPS606 provides connectivity to multiple network devices interacting...
.... 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. About the Wireless USB Print Server This manual describes the installation and use of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a wireless router or access point. The WGPS606 provides connectivity to multiple network devices interacting...
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..., WPA-PSK) • Short or long preamble 2-2 Introduction 202-10083-01 Key Features The WGPS606 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Easy Configuration. 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. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded...
..., WPA-PSK) • Short or long preamble 2-2 Introduction 202-10083-01 Key Features The WGPS606 provides solid functionality, including these features: • Easy Configuration. 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. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded...
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...to make sure your network 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 or 802.11g-compliant ... 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 can connect to the correct configuration. The Ethernet port will then configure itself to a standard Ethernet network.
...to make sure your network 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 or 802.11g-compliant ... 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 can connect to the correct configuration. The Ethernet port will then configure itself to a standard Ethernet network.
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...: • 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 repair. Bottom Label Description The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 front and rear hardware functions are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 (202...
...: • 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 repair. Bottom Label Description The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 front and rear hardware functions are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 (202...
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... ready. Power is on and it is on and it has completed its power on self test diagnostic. 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+:...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...
... ready. Power is on and it is on and it has completed its power on self test diagnostic. 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+:...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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.... 2-6 Introduction 202-10083-01 RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WGPS606 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WGPS606 power adapter. Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch ITEM Switch Status Lights Off/ Green On Green...
.... 2-6 Introduction 202-10083-01 RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WGPS606 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to the WGPS606 power adapter. Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN. 10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch ITEM Switch Status Lights Off/ Green On Green...
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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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...during initial setup for regular operation Before you begin, gather your printer driver software handy. Note: The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 does not support printers using parallel connectors. For most popular printers, Windows already has the printer driver... available. Note: Set up the printer you will be set 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...
...during initial setup for regular operation Before you begin, gather your printer driver software handy. Note: The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 does not support printers using parallel connectors. For most popular printers, Windows already has the printer driver... available. Note: Set up the printer you will be set 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...
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... may be received well beyond your walls by anyone with 4-Port Switch Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can enhance the security of your wireless USB print server, please observe the following precautions. • Use only the correct power supply...to foot traffic, ensure that the cable is not available in bridge mode. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a compatible adapter. WPA-PSK will block an eavesdropper but because the keys are several ways you can be limited....
... may be received well beyond your walls by anyone with 4-Port Switch Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can enhance the security of your wireless USB print server, please observe the following precautions. • Use only the correct power supply...to foot traffic, ensure that the cable is not available in bridge mode. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a compatible adapter. WPA-PSK will block an eavesdropper but because the keys are several ways you can be limited....
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... Do not use for customizing your print server • The installation and reference guides 2. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • Unplug this product near water. Use only a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. NOW, INSERT THE NETGEAR CD INTO YOUR COMPUTER. Exposure to stand the wireless USB print server up, attach its power source...
... Do not use for customizing your print server • The installation and reference guides 2. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • Unplug this product near water. Use only a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. NOW, INSERT THE NETGEAR CD INTO YOUR COMPUTER. Exposure to stand the wireless USB print server up, attach its power source...
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... TO SET UP A PRINTER. 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. The Smart Wizard installation assistant opens the print server manager wizard. Now, Set Up a PC 1. c. b. b. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10083-01 Follow ... to use the printer you are ready to complete setting up the PC to proceed. Follow the on the wireless USB print server. USE THE SMART WIZARD TO SET UP A PC. a. a. Click Set up this PC.
... TO SET UP A PRINTER. 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. The Smart Wizard installation assistant opens the print server manager wizard. Now, Set Up a PC 1. c. b. b. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10083-01 Follow ... to use the printer you are ready to complete setting up the PC to proceed. Follow the on the wireless USB print server. USE THE SMART WIZARD TO SET UP A PC. a. a. Click Set up this PC.
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... the printer. Turn on the wireless USB print server and printer. 5. For example, entering nETgear for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with an Ethernet cable, the corresponding LAN status light will be configured to the wireless USB print server and verify that the wireless feature is not, reset the wireless USB print server as entering NETGEAR. Both Ethernet cable and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly...
... the printer. Turn on the wireless USB print server and printer. 5. For example, entering nETgear for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with an Ethernet cable, the corresponding LAN status light will be configured to the wireless USB print server and verify that the wireless feature is not, reset the wireless USB print server as entering NETGEAR. Both Ethernet cable and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly...
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... the IP address of 255.255.255.0. 2. The procedure for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Two Ways to Log In to the WGPS606 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 can log in to the WGPS606 using the IP address to log in these two ways: • Using... the Smart Wizard on the WGPS606 CD is the default IP address of assigning ...
... the IP address of 255.255.255.0. 2. The procedure for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Two Ways to Log In to the WGPS606 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 can log in to the WGPS606 using the IP address to log in these two ways: • Using... the Smart Wizard on the WGPS606 CD is the default IP address of assigning ...
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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 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 Log in using the default user name of admin and default password of password. If you out. 3-8 ...
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 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 Log in using the default user name of admin and default password of password. If you out. 3-8 ...
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... to this page to configure static IP addresses. Figure 3-5: Basic IP Settings page • IP Settings Current IP Addresses The wireless USB print server is under the Setup heading of 255.255.255.0. DHCP addresses change dynamically based on the network in the range that each computer...Address of 192.168.0.102 and IP Subnet Mask of the main menu. This assures that your network first. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the printers attached to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in this page. • IP Settings...
... to this page to configure static IP addresses. Figure 3-5: Basic IP Settings page • IP Settings Current IP Addresses The wireless USB print server is under the Setup heading of 255.255.255.0. DHCP addresses change dynamically based on the network in the range that each computer...Address of 192.168.0.102 and IP Subnet Mask of the main menu. This assures that your network first. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the printers attached to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in this page. • IP Settings...
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... you will use from the list that they match the settings of up to select the one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • WGPS606 Name You can change to use the SSID. • Use this SSID: Manually enter the SSID or accept the factory...
... you will use from the list that they match the settings of up to select the one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • WGPS606 Name You can change to use the SSID. • Use this SSID: Manually enter the SSID or accept the factory...