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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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... 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 these Precautions 3-1 Overview of PS121 Print Server...
... 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 these Precautions 3-1 Overview of PS121 Print Server...
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..., commands, IP addresses Note: This format is written for purchasing the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server February 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. About This Manual 1-1 This manual is used to -intermediate computer and Internet skills. Audience, Conventions...
..., commands, IP addresses Note: This format is written for purchasing the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server February 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. About This Manual 1-1 This manual is used to -intermediate computer and Internet skills. Audience, Conventions...
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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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... SMB (Service Message Block), and NetBEUI. This allows the Print Server to set up with NETGEAR Print Server configuration software. NETGEAR Print Servers are supplied to set up the Model PS121 single USB Mini Print Server and provides you with further reference information. It features a ...® 98SE 2nd edition system. About the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Congratulations on your operating system. • Compact Size. This manual describes the installation and use of the PS121 for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features...
... SMB (Service Message Block), and NetBEUI. This allows the Print Server to set up with NETGEAR Print Server configuration software. NETGEAR Print Servers are supplied to set up the Model PS121 single USB Mini Print Server and provides you with further reference information. It features a ...® 98SE 2nd edition system. About the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Congratulations on your operating system. • Compact Size. This manual describes the installation and use of the PS121 for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features...
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For a list of USB printers that have been tested with NETGEAR Print Server software that assures fast and easy setup for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Key Features The key features of the PS121 Print Server are: • Extremely compact size • Easy configuration of the device with NETGEAR print servers, see the Support section of the NETGEAR Web site. web site at http...
For a list of USB printers that have been tested with NETGEAR Print Server software that assures fast and easy setup for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Key Features The key features of the PS121 Print Server are: • Extremely compact size • Easy configuration of the device with NETGEAR print servers, see the Support section of the NETGEAR Web site. web site at http...
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... Configuration Tutorial - 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 repair. Driver and System Utility Software - To qualify for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server - What's in your NETGEAR dealer. User Manual for product updates and...
... Configuration Tutorial - 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 repair. Driver and System Utility Software - To qualify for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server - What's in your NETGEAR dealer. User Manual for product updates and...
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It has one USB port. Hardware error Firmware upgrade 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. LED Descriptions ACT Status LED ...data from the network. As illustrated in progress 2-4 Introduction Figure 2-2: Model PS121 Mini Print Server Status Indicators See the table below , the PS121 Print Server has 2 LEDs. User Manual for a description of the server and the Ethernet traffic. It has a power adapter receptacle that accepts a 9V...
It has one USB port. Hardware error Firmware upgrade 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. LED Descriptions ACT Status LED ...data from the network. As illustrated in progress 2-4 Introduction Figure 2-2: Model PS121 Mini Print Server Status Indicators See the table below , the PS121 Print Server has 2 LEDs. User Manual for a description of the server and the Ethernet traffic. It has a power adapter receptacle that accepts a 9V...
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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. 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. If your printer uses a parallel connector, you should use one of the Model PS121 Mini Print Server is a standard USB connector.
PS121 USB Port Figure 2-3: Print Server USB Port Note: The Model PS121 Mini Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. 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. If your printer uses a parallel connector, you should use one of the Model PS121 Mini Print Server is a standard USB connector.
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...How to press it in the Print Server. 3. How to print this page. While pressing the button, plug in 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 ... to Generate a Diagnostic Printout Note: PostScript printers are on. 2. Press and hold it . User Manual for 2 seconds. 3. Unplug the Print Server. 2. Ensure that both the Print Server and the attached printer are unable to Restore the Factory Default Settings 1. The test page, containing the...
...How to press it in the Print Server. 3. How to print this page. While pressing the button, plug in 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 ... to Generate a Diagnostic Printout Note: PostScript printers are on. 2. Press and hold it . User Manual for 2 seconds. 3. Unplug the Print Server. 2. Ensure that both the Print Server and the attached printer are unable to Restore the Factory Default Settings 1. The test page, containing the...
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... Settings When you first receive your PS121, the default factory settings are shown below. You can restore these defaults with the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server, you should have at least one computer connected to an Ethernet network and have one unused port on an Ethernet hub, ...Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel as the TCP/IP addresses and networking protocols in "How to set up your NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server. 1. User Manual for Regular Operation Before you begin, gather your existing network settings such as explained in use. 3-2 Setup Next, install ...
... Settings When you first receive your PS121, the default factory settings are shown below. You can restore these defaults with the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server, you should have at least one computer connected to an Ethernet network and have one unused port on an Ethernet hub, ...Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel as the TCP/IP addresses and networking protocols in "How to set up your NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server. 1. User Manual for Regular Operation Before you begin, gather your existing network settings such as explained in use. 3-2 Setup Next, install ...
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... in the network C device like a router. Ensure that the PS121 power is powered on your printer. B (WKHUQHW&DEOH a. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server First, Connect the Print Server and Printer to Your Network Connect the PS121 to 328 ft. Setup 3-3 A 3ULQWHU f. b. Turn on your printer. Note: Ethernet...6ZLWFKRU+XE to the PS121, 86%&DEOH and plug the the power adapter. Your PS121 and printer are now connected to the USB connector on , the ACT light will blink then turn solid green. • ERROR light: The ERROR light should be off....
... in the network C device like a router. Ensure that the PS121 power is powered on your printer. B (WKHUQHW&DEOH a. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server First, Connect the Print Server and Printer to Your Network Connect the PS121 to 328 ft. Setup 3-3 A 3ULQWHU f. b. Turn on your printer. Note: Ethernet...6ZLWFKRU+XE to the PS121, 86%&DEOH and plug the the power adapter. Your PS121 and printer are now connected to the USB connector on , the ACT light will blink then turn solid green. • ERROR light: The ERROR light should be off....
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... your computer restarts, click Finish to complete the software installation. e. When your CD-ROM drive. c. d. f. b. Click Install Software. 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 such as needed. Install the PS121 software. Follow the steps below to complete the...
... your computer restarts, click Finish to complete the software installation. e. When your CD-ROM drive. c. d. f. b. Click Install Software. 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 such as needed. Install the PS121 software. Follow the steps below to complete the...
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.... IP Address your network assigned to the PS121 are displayed. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Run the Print Server Setup Wizard to Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the PS121. Click Next to exit the Print Server Setup Wizard. In this wizard to set to 192.168.0.245. ...will not work fine. This is usually fine. Click Next to proceed to the device name screen. The Print Server Setup Wizard screen should work . e. Select Print Server screen Select Print Server Device Name screen Set UP a Fixed IP Address for your network for using the this example, the ...
.... IP Address your network assigned to the PS121 are displayed. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Run the Print Server Setup Wizard to Set Up a Fixed IP Address for the PS121. Click Next to exit the Print Server Setup Wizard. In this wizard to set to 192.168.0.245. ...will not work fine. This is usually fine. Click Next to proceed to the device name screen. The Print Server Setup Wizard screen should work . e. Select Print Server screen Select Print Server Device Name screen Set UP a Fixed IP Address for your network for using the this example, the ...
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... finishes, you are prompted to 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 Use the PS121 After you have set up. Click Yes to check your TCP/IP... from some HP printers can run the NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard. Printer Select Window (Add Port) Note: If no printers are secure. 3-6 Setup You do this window, use the Print Server Setup Wizard to proceed. a. c. User Manual for your network, use the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD to run the Add Printer...
... finishes, you are prompted to 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 Use the PS121 After you have set up. Click Yes to check your TCP/IP... from some HP printers can run the NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard. Printer Select Window (Add Port) Note: If no printers are secure. 3-6 Setup You do this window, use the Print Server Setup Wizard to proceed. a. c. User Manual for your network, use the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD to run the Add Printer...
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... screen, click it to select it from the list. If prompted, print a test page to the Port/Printer name screen. Then, close any remaining Add Printer Port Wizard or Windows Add Printer Wizard windows. 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. a. User Manual for the printer port. Take note of the printer and the PS121. Click Next to ...
... screen, click it to select it from the list. If prompted, print a test page to the Port/Printer name screen. Then, close any remaining Add Printer Port Wizard or Windows Add Printer Wizard windows. 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. a. User Manual for the printer port. Take note of the printer and the PS121. Click Next to ...
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... your computer configuration, not the print server. This includes the Windows XP firewall - Consult the computer and operating system documentation. 4-2 Troubleshooting which may have been turned on the mini print server It takes a few seconds for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server • Make sure the power adapter is connected to be lit. User Manual for the status light to...
... your computer configuration, not the print server. This includes the Windows XP firewall - Consult the computer and operating system documentation. 4-2 Troubleshooting which may have been turned on the mini print server It takes a few seconds for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server • Make sure the power adapter is connected to be lit. User Manual for the status light to...
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... the field provided, type Ping followed by the IP address of the mini print server, as in the operating system, then run the Add Printer Wizard. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server • Turn off , the mini print server will obtain a new IP Address. You should see a message like ...this message: Request timed out If the path is turned off the print server, then turn it will retain its ...
... the field provided, type Ping followed by the IP address of the mini print server, as in the operating system, then run the Add Printer Wizard. User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server • Turn off , the mini print server will obtain a new IP Address. You should see a message like ...this message: Request timed out If the path is turned off the print server, then turn it will retain its ...
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... mini print server. Use this button. Make sure the Status LED is not known. See "Diagnostic/Reset Push Button" on -line, off-line, out of this method for your mini print server and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are displayed. • Current status - on page 2-6 for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server • Wrong physical connections - User Manual...
... mini print server. Use this button. Make sure the Status LED is not known. See "Diagnostic/Reset Push Button" on -line, off-line, out of this method for your mini print server and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are displayed. • Current status - on page 2-6 for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server • Wrong physical connections - User Manual...