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... your Support information card. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may become the cause of radio interference. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is hereby certified that the Model PS121 Print Server has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control...
... your Support information card. NETGEAR, INC. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may become the cause of radio interference. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is hereby certified that the Model PS121 Print Server has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control...
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...'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 Printer to Your Network 3-3 Now, Install and Configure the PS121 Software 3-4 Finally, Set Up Each Computer to Use the PS121 3-6 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning...
...'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 Printer to Your Network 3-3 Now, Install and Configure the PS121 Software 3-4 Finally, Set Up Each Computer to Use the PS121 3-6 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning...
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The print server is not found 4-2 Nothing is printing ...4-2 I am using a DHCP server, and the Mini Print Server gets an IP Address conflict ..4-3 Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping 4-3 Restoring the Default Configuration 4-4 Checking the Current Status of the Printer 4-4 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Understanding IP Addresses IP Addresses and the Internet B-1 Netmask ...B-3 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-6 Address Resolution Protocol B-7 IP Configuration by DHCP B-7 Glossary List of Glossary Terms C-1 Index iv Contents
The print server is not found 4-2 Nothing is printing ...4-2 I am using a DHCP server, and the Mini Print Server gets an IP Address conflict ..4-3 Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping 4-3 Restoring the Default Configuration 4-4 Checking the Current Status of the Printer 4-4 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Understanding IP Addresses IP Addresses and the Internet B-1 Netmask ...B-3 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-6 Address Resolution Protocol B-7 IP Configuration by DHCP B-7 Glossary List of Glossary Terms C-1 Index iv Contents
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... Ethernet port for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of utility programs are fast and easy to set up the Model PS121 single USB Mini Print Server and provides you with NETGEAR Print Server configuration software. A number of the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server. For Windows 98/ Me/2000/XP users, the easy to configure Print Server Setup Wizard simplifies PS121 network configuration tasks. • Web-based Interface. Introduction 2-1 User Manual for connection...
... Ethernet port for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of utility programs are fast and easy to set up the Model PS121 single USB Mini Print Server and provides you with NETGEAR Print Server configuration software. A number of the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server. For Windows 98/ Me/2000/XP users, the easy to configure Print Server Setup Wizard simplifies PS121 network configuration tasks. • Web-based Interface. Introduction 2-1 User Manual for connection...
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... configuration of the device with NETGEAR Print Server software that have been tested with NETGEAR print servers, see the Support section of USB printers 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 • One USB port on the Model PS121 Print Server • Upgradeable BIOS Flash EPROM Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web...
... configuration of the device with NETGEAR Print Server software that have been tested with NETGEAR print servers, see the Support section of USB printers 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 • One USB port on the Model PS121 Print Server • Upgradeable BIOS Flash EPROM Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web...
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... the LED indicator lights: Table 2-1. Figure 2-2: Model PS121 Mini Print Server Status Indicators See the table below , the PS121 Print Server has 2 LEDs. Hardware error Firmware upgrade in 10/100 Mbps when connected to a 10/ 100Mbps Ethernet network. User Manual for a description of the server and the Ethernet traffic. The port operates in progress 2-4 Introduction It has one USB port. LED Descriptions ACT Status LED ERROR LED (Green) (Amber) Off On Flashing On Flashing Off Off Off On Flashing Description No power...
... the LED indicator lights: Table 2-1. Figure 2-2: Model PS121 Mini Print Server Status Indicators See the table below , the PS121 Print Server has 2 LEDs. Hardware error Firmware upgrade in 10/100 Mbps when connected to a 10/ 100Mbps Ethernet network. User Manual for a description of the server and the Ethernet traffic. The port operates in progress 2-4 Introduction It has one USB port. LED Descriptions ACT Status LED ERROR LED (Green) (Amber) Off On Flashing On Flashing Off Off Off On Flashing Description No power...
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PS121 USB Port Figure 2-3: Print Server USB Port Note: The Model PS121 Mini Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. If your printer uses a parallel connector, you should use one of the Model PS121 Mini Print Server is a standard USB connector. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server The USB Port The USB port of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. Figure 2-4: Not Compatible with Centronics Parallel Printer Ports Introduction 2-5
PS121 USB Port Figure 2-3: Print Server USB Port Note: The Model PS121 Mini Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. If your printer uses a parallel connector, you should use one of the Model PS121 Mini Print Server is a standard USB connector. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server The USB Port The USB port of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. Figure 2-4: Not Compatible with Centronics Parallel Printer Ports Introduction 2-5
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... you continue pressing the button for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Diagnostic/Reset Push Button This button has 2 functions: • Restore the factory default settings • Print a test page containing all current settings Recessed Diagnostic/Reset Button Figure 2-5: Print Server recessed diagnostic/reset button The button is recessed. The test page, containing the current settings, will be printed. 1. User Manual for 10 seconds, a diagnostic page will print. 2-6 Introduction Use a pin or paper clip to Restore the Factory Default Settings 1.
... you continue pressing the button for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Diagnostic/Reset Push Button This button has 2 functions: • Restore the factory default settings • Print a test page containing all current settings Recessed Diagnostic/Reset Button Figure 2-5: Print Server recessed diagnostic/reset button The button is recessed. The test page, containing the current settings, will be printed. 1. User Manual for 10 seconds, a diagnostic page will print. 2-6 Introduction Use a pin or paper clip to Restore the Factory Default Settings 1.
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... the power cord. Verify Printer and Network Readiness Assure that the cable is working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with at least one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. • You may also need to water poses an electric-shock hazard. For most popular printers, Windows already has the printer driver software available. Note: As illustrated in "Not Compatible with a USB port. If your Local Area Network (LAN...
... the power cord. Verify Printer and Network Readiness Assure that the cable is working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with at least one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server. • You may also need to water poses an electric-shock hazard. For most popular printers, Windows already has the printer driver software available. Note: As illustrated in "Not Compatible with a USB port. If your Local Area Network (LAN...
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... DHCP for Initial Setup but Must Be Set to Static IP for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Overview of PS121 Print Server Setup Before you share a printer with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel as the TCP/IP addresses and networking protocols in "How to Restore the Factory Default Settings" on page 2-6. User Manual for Regular Operation Before you first receive your existing network settings such as explained in use. 3-2 Setup Next, install...
... DHCP for Initial Setup but Must Be Set to Static IP for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Overview of PS121 Print Server Setup Before you share a printer with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel as the TCP/IP addresses and networking protocols in "How to Restore the Factory Default Settings" on page 2-6. User Manual for Regular Operation Before you first receive your existing network settings such as explained in use. 3-2 Setup Next, install...
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... Ethernet cable (B) into the Ethernet port on your network! User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server First, Connect the Print Server and Printer to Your Network Connect the PS121 to your printer. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable (A) to the PS121, and the other end (C) into an open Ethernet port in length. in the network C device like a router. b. Turn on the PS121. Ensure that the PS121 power is powered on your printer &RQQHFWLQJ Connect the Ethernet cable...
... Ethernet cable (B) into the Ethernet port on your network! User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server First, Connect the Print Server and Printer to Your Network Connect the PS121 to your printer. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable (A) to the PS121, and the other end (C) into an open Ethernet port in length. in the network C device like a router. b. Turn on the PS121. Ensure that the PS121 power is powered on your printer &RQQHFWLQJ Connect the Ethernet cable...
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... the software installation. Click Install Software. NETGEAR Print Server Installation 3-4 Setup a. b. When prompted, restart your network. f. Power on Print Manager software compatibility. Click Next and follow the software installation utility prompts to run the Print Server Setup Wizard. Install the PS121 software. The CD main NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD page shown at the right will load. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Now, Install and Configure the PS121 Software Note: Any print manager software from a printer manufacturer...
... the software installation. Click Install Software. NETGEAR Print Server Installation 3-4 Setup a. b. When prompted, restart your network. f. Power on Print Manager software compatibility. Click Next and follow the software installation utility prompts to run the Print Server Setup Wizard. Install the PS121 software. The CD main NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD page shown at the right will load. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Now, Install and Configure the PS121 Software Note: Any print manager software from a printer manufacturer...
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... or accept the defaults. This is usually fine. Click Finish to the PS121 are displayed. Follow the instructions in the next section for using the this example, the address was set up each computer to the PS121. IP Address your network assigned to exit the Print Server Setup Wizard. Numbers above 254 will now search your PS121, check the network connections and status lights on your...
... or accept the defaults. This is usually fine. Click Finish to the PS121 are displayed. Follow the instructions in the next section for using the this example, the address was set up each computer to the PS121. IP Address your network assigned to exit the Print Server Setup Wizard. Numbers above 254 will now search your PS121, check the network connections and status lights on your...
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... Add Printer Port Wizard. When the Print Server Setup Wizard finishes, you are secure. 3-6 Setup Take note of the printer model number listed. Also, be sure that your printer is recognized on your TCP/IP configuration and make sure that both the PS121 and the connected printer are powered on, and the cable connections between your network, you need to set up each PC to use the PS121. User Manual for your PS121, the Printer Select window...
... Add Printer Port Wizard. When the Print Server Setup Wizard finishes, you are secure. 3-6 Setup Take note of the printer model number listed. Also, be sure that your printer is recognized on your TCP/IP configuration and make sure that both the PS121 and the connected printer are powered on, and the cable connections between your network, you need to set up each PC to use the PS121. User Manual for your PS121, the Printer Select window...
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... Windows Add Printer Wizard windows. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Set up each PC on you network that you see the exact printer model number listed as the printer model number from in the previous screen, click it to verify operation of the printer model number listed. c. Click Next to proceed to the Port/Printer name screen. Use the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD to run the Add Printer Port Wizard to set up the correct printer driver...
... Windows Add Printer Wizard windows. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Set up each PC on you network that you see the exact printer model number listed as the printer model number from in the previous screen, click it to verify operation of the printer model number listed. c. Click Next to proceed to the Port/Printer name screen. Use the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD to run the Add Printer Port Wizard to set up the correct printer driver...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server 3-8 Setup
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... printer's current status remotely? The mini print server has no power • Make sure the power cord is the Status light lit? Go to "Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping" on page 4-1. • Have I want to the section indicated. • Is the mini print server on page 4-4 Basic Functioning Note: For the most up your NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server. For the common problems listed, go to clear the configuration...
... printer's current status remotely? The mini print server has no power • Make sure the power cord is the Status light lit? Go to "Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping" on page 4-1. • Have I want to the section indicated. • Is the mini print server on page 4-4 Basic Functioning Note: For the most up your NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server. For the common problems listed, go to clear the configuration...
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... match the printer driver in a power strip, make sure the power strip is not found Make sure you being aware of it is printing • Try printing from your mini print server. Nothing is not a switched outlet. • Make sure you cannot, then troubleshoot your computer configuration, not the print server. User Manual for the status light to a functioning power outlet. If you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with...
... match the printer driver in a power strip, make sure the power strip is not found Make sure you being aware of it is printing • Try printing from your mini print server. Nothing is not a switched outlet. • Make sure you cannot, then troubleshoot your computer configuration, not the print server. User Manual for the status light to a functioning power outlet. If you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with...
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... run the Add Printer Wizard. Test whether the print server works. • If the printer does not match the printer driver in this message: Reply from a PC running Windows 95 or later: 1. This problem also arises if you assigned a static IP Address within the range used by the DHCP server. You can ping the mini print server from your mini print server is turned on . Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping The Windows ping utility sends...
... run the Add Printer Wizard. Test whether the print server works. • If the printer does not match the printer driver in this message: Reply from a PC running Windows 95 or later: 1. This problem also arises if you assigned a static IP Address within the range used by the DHCP server. You can ping the mini print server from your mini print server is turned on . Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping The Windows ping utility sends...
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... same subnet. on . • Wrong network configuration - Restoring the Default Configuration This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings to print the print server status page. Make sure the Status LED is not known. Verify that the IP address for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server • Wrong physical connections - User Manual for your mini print server and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are displayed. • Current status - Use this button.
... same subnet. on . • Wrong network configuration - Restoring the Default Configuration This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings to print the print server status page. Make sure the Status LED is not known. Verify that the IP address for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server • Wrong physical connections - User Manual for your mini print server and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are displayed. • Current status - Use this button.