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User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version v1.0 February 2004
User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version v1.0 February 2004
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NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Model PS121 Print Server has been suppressed in the operating instructions. AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. VCCI Statement This equipment is in the Class B category (information ... refer to the support information card that shipped with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for Interference by the Voluntary Control Council for US & Canada only. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of this document without notice....
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the Model PS121 Print Server has been suppressed in the operating instructions. AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. VCCI Statement This equipment is in the Class B category (information ... refer to the support information card that shipped with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for Interference by the Voluntary Control Council for US & Canada only. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of this document without notice....
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Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Conventions, Scope 1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction 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 ...
Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Conventions, Scope 1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction 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 ...
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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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...This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Chapter 1 About This Manual Thank you for the PS121 Print Server according to these specifications: Table 1-1. This manual is used to -intermediate... server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses Note: This format is written for purchasing the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server. Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. About This Manual 1-1 Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server February...
...This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Chapter 1 About This Manual Thank you for the PS121 Print Server according to these specifications: Table 1-1. This manual is used to -intermediate... server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses Note: This format is written for purchasing the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server. Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. About This Manual 1-1 Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server February...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server 1-2 About This Manual
User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server 1-2 About This Manual
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... of your network simple. • Easy Setup. The Print Server supports up the Model PS121 single USB Mini Print Server and provides you with NETGEAR Print Server configuration software. A number of the NETGEAR® PS121 Print Server. Introduction 2-1 It features a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port for Microsoft Windows. • Easy Installation. This allows the Print Server to three protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block...
... of your network simple. • Easy Setup. The Print Server supports up the Model PS121 single USB Mini Print Server and provides you with NETGEAR Print Server configuration software. A number of the NETGEAR® PS121 Print Server. Introduction 2-1 It features a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port for Microsoft Windows. • Easy Installation. This allows the Print Server to three protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block...
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... USB printers that assures fast and easy setup for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Key Features The key features of the PS121 Print Server are available on the Model PS121 Print Server • Upgradeable BIOS Flash EPROM Note: Product updates are : • Extremely compact size • Easy configuration of the device with NETGEAR Print Server software that have been tested with NETGEAR print servers...
... USB printers that assures fast and easy setup for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Key Features The key features of the PS121 Print Server are available on the Model PS121 Print Server • Upgradeable BIOS Flash EPROM Note: Product updates are : • Extremely compact size • Easy configuration of the device with NETGEAR Print Server software that have been tested with NETGEAR print servers...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Figure 2-1: PS121 Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • PS121 Print Server • AC Power adapter • USB cable • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server - To qualify for repair. Driver and System Utility Software - For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http...
User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Figure 2-1: PS121 Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • PS121 Print Server • AC Power adapter • USB cable • Installation Guide for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server - To qualify for repair. Driver and System Utility Software - For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http...
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... 500mA DC power adapter. Figure 2-2: Model PS121 Mini Print Server Status Indicators See the table below , the PS121 Print Server has 2 LEDs. As illustrated in the figure below for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Hardware Description The Model PS121 Mini Print Server LEDs indicate the status of the LED indicator lights: Table 2-1. It has one USB port. User Manual for a description of...
... 500mA DC power adapter. Figure 2-2: Model PS121 Mini Print Server Status Indicators See the table below , the PS121 Print Server has 2 LEDs. As illustrated in the figure below for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Hardware Description The Model PS121 Mini Print Server LEDs indicate the status of the LED indicator lights: Table 2-1. It has one USB port. User Manual for a description of...
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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. 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. Figure 2-4: Not Compatible with Centronics Parallel Printer Ports Introduction 2-5
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. 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. Figure 2-4: Not Compatible with Centronics Parallel Printer Ports Introduction 2-5
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... the new (default) settings. Ensure that both the Print Server and the attached printer are unable to Restore the Factory Default Settings 1. Unplug the Print Server. 2. Press and hold it . How to print this page. If you continue pressing the button for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Diagnostic/Reset Push Button This button has 2 functions: • Restore the...
... the new (default) settings. Ensure that both the Print Server and the attached printer are unable to Restore the Factory Default Settings 1. Unplug the Print Server. 2. Press and hold it . How to print this page. If you continue pressing the button for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Diagnostic/Reset Push Button This button has 2 functions: • Restore the...
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... software available. Tip: Set up basic connectivity on page 2-5, the Model PS121 Mini Print Server does not support printers using this device from its power source before connecting it ...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.... Observe these Precautions For your own safety, and to install your NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server and set up the printer you should use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • ...
... software available. Tip: Set up basic connectivity on page 2-5, the Model PS121 Mini Print Server does not support printers using this device from its power source before connecting it ...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.... Observe these Precautions For your own safety, and to install your NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server and set up the printer you should use liquid or aerosol cleaners. • ...
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...6HUYHU 3ULQWHU Figure 3-1: Network overview Follow these defaults with the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server, you should have one unused port on your NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server. 1. Finally, configure each computer to print to an Ethernet network and have at least one computer connected to the PS121 Print Server PS121 Default Factory Settings When you first receive your printer. 2. You...
...6HUYHU 3ULQWHU Figure 3-1: Network overview Follow these defaults with the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server, you should have one unused port on your NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server. 1. Finally, configure each computer to print to an Ethernet network and have at least one computer connected to the PS121 Print Server PS121 Default Factory Settings When you first receive your printer. 2. You...
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...6HUYHUWRWKH3ULQWHU d. A 3ULQWHU f. in the network C device like a router. PS121 USB Port c. e. Check the PS121 status lights and verify the following: • ACT light: When the print server is OFF. Connect the 9v power cord to 328 ft. B (WKHUQHW&DEOH a. Note: Ethernet...supplied USB cable (A) to the USB connector on the PS121. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable (B) into the Ethernet port on your printer. Your PS121 and printer are now connected to your printer. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server First, Connect the Print Server and...
...6HUYHUWRWKH3ULQWHU d. A 3ULQWHU f. in the network C device like a router. PS121 USB Port c. e. Check the PS121 status lights and verify the following: • ACT light: When the print server is OFF. Connect the 9v power cord to 328 ft. B (WKHUQHW&DEOH a. Note: Ethernet...supplied USB cable (A) to the USB connector on the PS121. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable (B) into the Ethernet port on your printer. Your PS121 and printer are now connected to your printer. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server First, Connect the Print Server and...
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... software compatibility. c. d. When your network. NETGEAR Print Server Installation 3-4 Setup Follow the steps below to run the Print Server Setup Wizard. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Now, Install and Configure the PS121 Software Note: Any print manager software from a printer manufacturer such as needed. The CD main NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD page shown at the...
... software compatibility. c. d. When your network. NETGEAR Print Server Installation 3-4 Setup Follow the steps below to run the Print Server Setup Wizard. Insert the Resource CD for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Now, Install and Configure the PS121 Software Note: Any print manager software from a printer manufacturer such as needed. The CD main NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD page shown at the...
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... Wizard screen should work . If the Print Server Setup Wizard cannot find your PS121, check the network connections and status lights on your network. e. f. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Run the Print Server Setup Wizard to proceed. Click Next to Set Up a Fixed ...IP Address for their DHCP pool, picking a number between 200 to 192.168.0.245. The "Server Name" and the "IP Address" your...
... Wizard screen should work . If the Print Server Setup Wizard cannot find your PS121, check the network connections and status lights on your network. e. f. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Run the Print Server Setup Wizard to proceed. Click Next to Set Up a Fixed ...IP Address for their DHCP pool, picking a number between 200 to 192.168.0.245. The "Server Name" and the "IP Address" your...
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... finishes, you are powered on your network, use the PS121. After a short delay while the software searches the network for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Finally, Set Up Each Computer to run the NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard. Printer Select Window (Add Port) Note: If no printers are secure. 3-6 Setup Also, be sure that your...
... finishes, you are powered on your network, use the PS121. After a short delay while the software searches the network for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Finally, Set Up Each Computer to run the NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard. Printer Select Window (Add Port) Note: If no printers are secure. 3-6 Setup Also, be sure that your...
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... in the previous screen, click it from the list. a. b. 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 NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Set up each PC on you network that you want to the Select Printer ...screen. Then, close any remaining Add Printer Port Wizard or Windows Add Printer Wizard windows. If you added Setup 3-7 If prompted, print a test page to select ...
... in the previous screen, click it from the list. a. b. 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 NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Set up each PC on you network that you want to the Select Printer ...screen. Then, close any remaining Add Printer Port Wizard or Windows Add Printer Wizard windows. If you added Setup 3-7 If prompted, print a test page to select ...