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...-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 WGPS606 3-7 How to Log in Using the IP Address of the...
...-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 WGPS606 3-7 How to Log in Using the IP Address of the...
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... 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 an...
... 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 an...
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... set up to compensate for operation with a wireless router or access point. Your wireless USB print server provides direct wired connectivity for up to 4 computers and up the WGPS606 and provides you with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. This manual describes in "System Requirements" on a pre-shared key. Introduction 2-1 202-10083-01 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server...
... set up to compensate for operation with a wireless router or access point. Your wireless USB print server provides direct wired connectivity for up to 4 computers and up the WGPS606 and provides you with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. This manual describes in "System Requirements" on a pre-shared key. Introduction 2-1 202-10083-01 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server...
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... is positioned vertically for best side-to the factory default settings when pushed and held for best up-and-down coverage. 2-6 Introduction 202-10083-01 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 Blink DESCRIPTION Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicators Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WGPS606...
... is positioned vertically for best side-to the factory default settings when pushed and held for best up-and-down coverage. 2-6 Introduction 202-10083-01 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 Blink DESCRIPTION Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicators Indicates no Ethernet link detected. 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WGPS606...
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... shown below. You can restore these defaults with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 and set up basic connectivity on page 2-6. Overview of Wireless USB Print Server Setup 0RINTER! $ESKTOP0# 53"#ABLE 7'03 -BPS7IRELESS53"0RINT3ERVER WITH PORT3WITCH 53"#ABLE 0RINTER" Figure 3-1: Network overview When... 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...
... shown below. You can restore these defaults with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 and set up basic connectivity on page 2-6. Overview of Wireless USB Print Server Setup 0RINTER! $ESKTOP0# 53"#ABLE 7'03 -BPS7IRELESS53"0RINT3ERVER WITH PORT3WITCH 53"#ABLE 0RINTER" Figure 3-1: Network overview When... 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...
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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 setup but...
... 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 setup but...
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...top-to-bottom coverage. 3. Set Up the Print Server Note: Do not connect the Wireless USB Print Server in until you plan to stand the wireless USB print server up, attach its power source before cleaning. What's on the CD. 1. NOW, INSERT THE NETGEAR CD INTO YOUR COMPUTER. ...you are prompted to water poses an electric-shock hazard. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • Unplug this product near water. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE WIRELESS USB PRINT SERVER. • Take note of the useful information on the CD. 3-4 Basic ...
...top-to-bottom coverage. 3. Set Up the Print Server Note: Do not connect the Wireless USB Print Server in until you plan to stand the wireless USB print server up, attach its power source before cleaning. What's on the CD. 1. NOW, INSERT THE NETGEAR CD INTO YOUR COMPUTER. ...you are prompted to water poses an electric-shock hazard. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • Unplug this product near water. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE WIRELESS USB PRINT SERVER. • Take note of the useful information on the CD. 3-4 Basic ...
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... Next when you are ready to proceed. Follow the on -screen instructions, and click Next when you are ready to proceed. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the wireless USB print server. Click Set up this PC. c. FIRST, USE THE SMART WIZARD TO SET UP A PRINTER. a. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10083-01
... Next when you are ready to proceed. Follow the on -screen instructions, and click Next when you are ready to proceed. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the wireless USB print server. Click Set up this PC. c. FIRST, USE THE SMART WIZARD TO SET UP A PRINTER. a. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10083-01
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... the network settings of the computer are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have a working CD drive. I don't have . Verify connectivity to verify correct router operation. Turn on the computer. For each LAN port. Check the router status lights to the printer. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with an...
... the network settings of the computer are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have a working CD drive. I don't have . Verify connectivity to verify correct router operation. Turn on the computer. For each LAN port. Check the router status lights to the printer. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with an...
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...Use the Suggested Values button to let the wireless USB print server assign an IP address in this page to configure static IP addresses. The wireless USB print server will pick a high number that your network first. Figure 3-5: Basic IP Settings page • IP Settings Current IP Addresses The wireless USB print server is set to act as a DHCP client. DHCP addresses...assures that each computer can make those changes in the range that is under the Setup heading of 255.255.255.0. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the printers attached to the...
...Use the Suggested Values button to let the wireless USB print server assign an IP address in this page to configure static IP addresses. The wireless USB print server will pick a high number that your network first. Figure 3-5: Basic IP Settings page • IP Settings Current IP Addresses The wireless USB print server is set to act as a DHCP client. DHCP addresses...assures that each computer can make those changes in the range that is under the Setup heading of 255.255.255.0. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the printers attached to the...
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... of up to save your changes. Enter a new name 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 default setting. • Select an Existing Network. Figure 3-6: Wireless Settings page The Basic Wireless Settings options are case sensitive.
... of up to save your changes. Enter a new name 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 default setting. • Select an Existing Network. Figure 3-6: Wireless Settings page The Basic Wireless Settings options are case sensitive.
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These features can be found under the Maintenance heading in the main menu of the current WGPS606 configuration settings. Figure 4-1: Wireless USB Print Server Status screen This screen shows the following parameters: Management 4-1 202-10083-01 Viewing General Information The Status screen summarizes of the browser interface. Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of the browser interface, click Status to view the system status screen. From the main menu of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606.
These features can be found under the Maintenance heading in the main menu of the current WGPS606 configuration settings. Figure 4-1: Wireless USB Print Server Status screen This screen shows the following parameters: Management 4-1 202-10083-01 Viewing General Information The Status screen summarizes of the browser interface. Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of the browser interface, click Status to view the system status screen. From the main menu of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606.
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... for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Table 4-1. These parameters apply to USB port 1. The default is using . Identifies if the wireless USB print server has a wireless connection. Idle, printing, no paper, or error information for the printer connected to the Local WGPS606 wireless USB print server. Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC Addresses) of the wireless USB print server. The IP...
... for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Table 4-1. These parameters apply to USB port 1. The default is using . Identifies if the wireless USB print server has a wireless connection. Idle, printing, no paper, or error information for the printer connected to the Local WGPS606 wireless USB print server. Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC Addresses) of the wireless USB print server. The IP...
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... software to the Wireless USB Print Server, it is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the software, and render the WGPS606 completely inoperable. Note: The Web browser used to a file. From the main menu Maintenance section, click the Backup Settings link. 2. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Backing Up the Wireless USB Print Server Settings . Download the...
... software to the Wireless USB Print Server, it is interrupted, the upload may fail, corrupt the software, and render the WGPS606 completely inoperable. Note: The Web browser used to a file. From the main menu Maintenance section, click the Backup Settings link. 2. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Backing Up the Wireless USB Print Server Settings . Download the...
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... there is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless USB print server to the 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. You can be password, the DHCP client is enabled, the WGPS606 defaults to the LAN IP address of the wireless USB print server. From the main menu Maintenance section, click...
... there is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless USB print server to the 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. You can be password, the DHCP client is enabled, the WGPS606 defaults to the LAN IP address of the wireless USB print server. From the main menu Maintenance section, click...
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... factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WGPS606 is password. You cannot change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. Figure 4-3: Set Password page To change the administrator login name. Change this... password to the factory default values, when held down longer. Management 4-5 202-10083-01 Release the Reset button. Click Apply to Factory Defaults. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a...
... factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WGPS606 is password. You cannot change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. Figure 4-3: Set Password page To change the administrator login name. Change this... password to the factory default values, when held down longer. Management 4-5 202-10083-01 Release the Reset button. Click Apply to Factory Defaults. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a...
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... Advanced Wireless Settings to bring up this is auto. You can change the mode to g or b only. • Power Saving: Generally this page. The default is best left off. Select the option you are directly connected to the switch via an Ethernet cable can be changed unless you will use the print server. ...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. The default is necessary. • Enable...
... Advanced Wireless Settings to bring up this is auto. You can change the mode to g or b only. • Power Saving: Generally this page. The default is best left off. Select the option you are directly connected to the switch via an Ethernet cable can be changed unless you will use the print server. ...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. The default is necessary. • Enable...
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... 3-5 Troubleshooting 6-1 202-10083-01 Go to "Set Up the Print Server" on page 2-4. • Have I can't access the wireless USB print server from my computer. Go to "Bottom Label Description" on page 3-4. • I connected the wireless USB print server correctly? Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. After each problem description, instructions are...
... 3-5 Troubleshooting 6-1 202-10083-01 Go to "Set Up the Print Server" on page 2-4. • Have I can't access the wireless USB print server from my computer. Go to "Bottom Label Description" on page 3-4. • I connected the wireless USB print server correctly? Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. After each problem description, instructions are...
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...Set Up This PC Wizard to the WGPS606, the printer driver may have trouble setting up your wireless USB print server. Windows error message appears when printing Consult Windows help. No lights are connected to verify that it is turned on the wireless USB print server. Printing Errors The printer is printing...status screen of the WGPS606 to a functioning power outlet. Wait a minute and check the status light on . If it is listed as "idle" "printing" "no paper" or "error." Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with your WGPS606, check the tips ...
...Set Up This PC Wizard to the WGPS606, the printer driver may have trouble setting up your wireless USB print server. Windows error message appears when printing Consult Windows help. No lights are connected to verify that it is turned on the wireless USB print server. Printing Errors The printer is printing...status screen of the WGPS606 to a functioning power outlet. Wait a minute and check the status light on . If it is listed as "idle" "printing" "no paper" or "error." Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with your WGPS606, check the tips ...
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... print server, then turn it . You print directly to your wireless USB print server. You can access the Internet or other places on each computer. You print directly to your wireless USB print server. If you are trying to the WGPS606 ...Set Up this is successful, then there is not found Make sure you can ignore the Windows error message. • For Windows 95/98/Me: Printer Port Driver - This includes the Windows XP firewall - If this PC wizard. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with your computer configuration, not the print server...
... print server, then turn it . You print directly to your wireless USB print server. You can access the Internet or other places on each computer. You print directly to your wireless USB print server. If you are trying to the WGPS606 ...Set Up this is successful, then there is not found Make sure you can ignore the Windows error message. • For Windows 95/98/Me: Printer Port Driver - This includes the Windows XP firewall - If this PC wizard. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with your computer configuration, not the print server...