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...equipment is subject to change without notice. NETGEAR, INC. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model PS121 Print Server has been suppressed in accordance with the... radio interference in the operating instructions. Read instructions for US & Canada only. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that shipped with your product. ii Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. By registering your Support information card.
...equipment is subject to change without notice. NETGEAR, INC. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model PS121 Print Server has been suppressed in accordance with the... radio interference in the operating instructions. Read instructions for US & Canada only. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that shipped with your product. ii Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. By registering your Support information card.
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... About the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 What's in the Box? ...2-3 Hardware Description ...2-4 Status Indicators ...2-4 The USB Port ...2-5 Diagnostic/Reset Push Button 2-6 How to Restore the Factory Default Settings 2-6 How to Generate a Diagnostic Printout 2-6 Chapter 3 Setup Verify Printer and Network Readiness 3-1 Observe these Precautions 3-1 Overview of PS121 Print Server Setup 3-2 PS121 Default Factory Settings 3-2 First, Connect the Print Server and...
... About the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 What's in the Box? ...2-3 Hardware Description ...2-4 Status Indicators ...2-4 The USB Port ...2-5 Diagnostic/Reset Push Button 2-6 How to Restore the Factory Default Settings 2-6 How to Generate a Diagnostic Printout 2-6 Chapter 3 Setup Verify Printer and Network Readiness 3-1 Observe these Precautions 3-1 Overview of PS121 Print Server Setup 3-2 PS121 Default Factory Settings 3-2 First, Connect the Print Server and...
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...; Easy Setup. The Print Server supports up the Model PS121 single USB Mini Print Server and provides you with a Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, or Windows® 98SE 2nd edition system. A number of utility programs are fast and easy to be used even where space is packed with NETGEAR Print Server configuration software. Introduction 2-1 The Print Server makes adding printers...
...; Easy Setup. The Print Server supports up the Model PS121 single USB Mini Print Server and provides you with a Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, or Windows® 98SE 2nd edition system. A number of utility programs are fast and easy to be used even where space is packed with NETGEAR Print Server configuration software. Introduction 2-1 The Print Server makes adding printers...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Key Features The key features of the NETGEAR Web site. For a list of USB printers that have been tested with NETGEAR Print Server software that assures fast and easy setup for Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP • 10/100 BASE-T standard Ethernet capable to connect any 10/100 Mbps hub and switch...
User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Key Features The key features of the NETGEAR Web site. For a list of USB printers that have been tested with NETGEAR Print Server software that assures fast and easy setup for Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP • 10/100 BASE-T standard Ethernet capable to connect any 10/100 Mbps hub and switch...
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... software handy. Note: As illustrated in "Not Compatible with at least one Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP PC. • You have your NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server and set up the printer you should use one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. • You may also need to protect your printer uses a parallel..., ensure that the cable is working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with Centronics Parallel Printer Ports" on your own safety, and to have a printer with a USB port.
... software handy. Note: As illustrated in "Not Compatible with at least one Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP PC. • You have your NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server and set up the printer you should use one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. • You may also need to protect your printer uses a parallel..., ensure that the cable is working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with Centronics Parallel Printer Ports" on your own safety, and to have a printer with a USB port.
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User Manual for your PS121, the Printer Select window opens and displays the PS121 you have set up the PS121 in this by using the NETGEAR Add Printer Port Wizard. After a short delay while the software searches the network for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Finally, Set Up Each Computer to Use the PS121 After you have set up. Click Next...
User Manual for your PS121, the Printer Select window opens and displays the PS121 you have set up the PS121 in this by using the NETGEAR Add Printer Port Wizard. After a short delay while the software searches the network for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Finally, Set Up Each Computer to Use the PS121 After you have set up. Click Next...
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... number from in the previous screen, click it to select it from the list. b. c. Take note of the printer and the PS121. Use the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD to run the Add Printer Port Wizard to set up the correct printer driver for the printer port. a. If prompted..., print a test page to use with the PS121. If you want to verify operation of the printer model number listed. Select the port you added Setup 3-7 Then, close any remaining Add Printer Port Wizard or Windows Add Printer Wizard windows. Click Next to proceed to the...
... number from in the previous screen, click it to select it from the list. b. c. Take note of the printer and the PS121. Use the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD to run the Add Printer Port Wizard to set up the correct printer driver for the printer port. a. If prompted..., print a test page to use with the PS121. If you want to verify operation of the printer model number listed. Select the port you added Setup 3-7 Then, close any remaining Add Printer Port Wizard or Windows Add Printer Wizard windows. Click Next to proceed to the...
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... strip, make sure the power strip is turned on the mini print server It takes a few seconds for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server • Make sure the power adapter is not a switched outlet. • Make sure you being aware of it . Windows error message appears when printing Consult Windows help. The print server is a problem with your computer or Internet connectivity. If...
... strip, make sure the power strip is turned on the mini print server It takes a few seconds for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server • Make sure the power adapter is not a switched outlet. • Make sure you being aware of it . Windows error message appears when printing Consult Windows help. The print server is a problem with your computer or Internet connectivity. If...
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... is set up correctly. You should see this example: ping 192.168.0.1 3. You can ping the mini print server from a PC running Windows 95 or later: 1. Reset the mini print server so it is not functioning correctly, you see a message like this one of data If the path... informing the DHCP server. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the DHCP server. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server • Turn off , the mini print server will obtain a new IP Address. See "Setting Up Each PC to Recognize the Print Server" on . From the Windows toolbar, click the...
... is set up correctly. You should see this example: ping 192.168.0.1 3. You can ping the mini print server from a PC running Windows 95 or later: 1. Reset the mini print server so it is not functioning correctly, you see a message like this one of data If the path... informing the DHCP server. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the DHCP server. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server • Turn off , the mini print server will obtain a new IP Address. See "Setting Up Each PC to Recognize the Print Server" on . From the Windows toolbar, click the...
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WINS WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Windows Internet Naming Service WINS. This allows your Windows PCs can gather information from that remote network using the Windows Network Neighborhood feature. Glossary 5 If a remote network contains a WINS server, your PCs to browse that WINS server about its local hosts. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses. User Manual for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses.
WINS WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Windows Internet Naming Service WINS. This allows your Windows PCs can gather information from that remote network using the Windows Network Neighborhood feature. Glossary 5 If a remote network contains a WINS server, your PCs to browse that WINS server about its local hosts. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses. User Manual for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses.
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... compliance with your Support information card. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Connect with Innovation trademark is subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). Information is a registered trademark ...with the application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. ii v2.0, April 2007 NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server is to certify that may , however, be subject to certain restrictions. Technical Support ...
... compliance with your Support information card. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Connect with Innovation trademark is subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). Information is a registered trademark ...with the application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. ii v2.0, April 2007 NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server is to certify that may , however, be subject to certain restrictions. Technical Support ...
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Contents NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope vii How to Use This Manual viii How to Print this Manual viii Chapter 1 Getting Started What Is in the Box ...1-2 Hardware Description ...1-3 LED Indicators ...1-3 USB Port ...1-4 Diagnostic/Reset Push Button 1-4 Observe These Precautions 1-5 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Preparing for...
Contents NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope vii How to Use This Manual viii How to Print this Manual viii Chapter 1 Getting Started What Is in the Box ...1-2 Hardware Description ...1-3 LED Indicators ...1-3 USB Port ...1-4 Diagnostic/Reset Push Button 1-4 Observe These Precautions 1-5 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup Preparing for...
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... with Your Web Browser 3-6 Changing the Password 3-8 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...4-1 The print server has no power 4-1 No lights are lit on the print server 4-2 Printing Errors ...4-2 The printer is printing "garbage" characters 4-2 Windows error message appears when printing 4-2 The print server is not found 4-2 Nothing is printing ...4-2 Checking the Current Status of the Printer 4-3 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical...
... with Your Web Browser 3-6 Changing the Password 3-8 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...4-1 The print server has no power 4-1 No lights are lit on the print server 4-2 Printing Errors ...4-2 The printer is printing "garbage" characters 4-2 Windows error message appears when printing 4-2 The print server is not found 4-2 Nothing is printing ...4-2 Checking the Current Status of the Printer 4-3 Appendix A Default Configuration Settings and Technical...
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... of the PS121v2 for operation with NETGEAR print servers, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. • Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/PS121.asp. • For a list of USB printers that have been tested with a Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE 2nd edition system. • For...
... of the PS121v2 for operation with NETGEAR print servers, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. • Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/PS121.asp. • For a list of USB printers that have been tested with a Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE 2nd edition system. • For...
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... PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. You may need to a computer and verify it is working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with at least one PC running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000,Windows 98SE, or Windows Me. • You have one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. •...
... PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. You may need to a computer and verify it is working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with at least one PC running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000,Windows 98SE, or Windows Me. • You have one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. •...
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... the following: Router Printer Print Server PS121 Figure 2-1 Computers Multi-Function Printers The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server works with these operating systems: • Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98 SE, or Windows ME • Macintosh • Microsoft Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 using LPR or raw printing. 2-2 Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Overview...
... the following: Router Printer Print Server PS121 Figure 2-1 Computers Multi-Function Printers The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server works with these operating systems: • Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98 SE, or Windows ME • Macintosh • Microsoft Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000 using LPR or raw printing. 2-2 Installation and Setup v2.0, April 2007 NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Overview...
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... devices periodically. Warning: For Windows 98SE and Windows ME, print manager software from Epson and from some or all of the following instructions to reserve the IP address for the print server in a NETGEAR router: 1. This address is printed on the label on your router. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Reserve the Print Server's IP Address on Your Router...
... devices periodically. Warning: For Windows 98SE and Windows ME, print manager software from Epson and from some or all of the following instructions to reserve the IP address for the print server in a NETGEAR router: 1. This address is printed on the label on your router. NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Reserve the Print Server's IP Address on Your Router...
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NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Insert the Resource CD into your operating system. Click Set Up the PC to Use an Installed Print Server to install the SmartWizard, which will allow you to use TCP/IP LPR printing: 1. Connect the Print Server To use . ...CD drive. The CD main page opens. Your USB Multifunction Print Server is now ready to print via the print server. Then follow the instructions for the Windows Add Printer Wizard for TCP/IP LPR Printing First, connect the print server. Connect your Print Server to Scan, Copy, or Fax" on your network...
NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Insert the Resource CD into your operating system. Click Set Up the PC to Use an Installed Print Server to install the SmartWizard, which will allow you to use TCP/IP LPR printing: 1. Connect the Print Server To use . ...CD drive. The CD main page opens. Your USB Multifunction Print Server is now ready to print via the print server. Then follow the instructions for the Windows Add Printer Wizard for TCP/IP LPR Printing First, connect the print server. Connect your Print Server to Scan, Copy, or Fax" on your network...
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Click Add a Printer, select Add a local printer, and then click Next. Figure 2-7 3. From the Type of a computer connected to the same network as the USB Multifunction Print Server, click Settings then click Printers. 2. Select the Create a new port radio button. Figure 2-8 2-8 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. From the Windows Start menu of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next.
Click Add a Printer, select Add a local printer, and then click Next. Figure 2-7 3. From the Type of a computer connected to the same network as the USB Multifunction Print Server, click Settings then click Printers. 2. Select the Create a new port radio button. Figure 2-8 2-8 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. From the Windows Start menu of port drop-down list, select Standard TCP/IP Port, and then click Next.
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...Enter your choices and then click Next to print a test page, see your printer model, and then click Next. Click Print a test page, and then click Finish. 11. When entering a name, choose a descriptive name that the test page printed successfully. Figure 2-13 10. If you... NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 8. Check the printer attached to the USB Multifunction Print Server to print a test page. Scroll and select your printer manufacturer, and your make and model of the Add Printer Wizard, you are connected to the Internet, you can click the Windows ...
...Enter your choices and then click Next to print a test page, see your printer model, and then click Next. Click Print a test page, and then click Finish. 11. When entering a name, choose a descriptive name that the test page printed successfully. Figure 2-13 10. If you... NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 8. Check the printer attached to the USB Multifunction Print Server to print a test page. Scroll and select your printer manufacturer, and your make and model of the Add Printer Wizard, you are connected to the Internet, you can click the Windows ...