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... ...2-6 Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button 2-6 RJ-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...
... ...2-6 Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button 2-6 RJ-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...
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... Configuration 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...
... Configuration 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...
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...B-4 WEP Open System Authentication B-5 WEP Shared Key Authentication B-6 Key Size and Configuration B-7 How to Use WEP Parameters B-8 WPA Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to...Data Encryption Key Management B-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-16 Product Support for WPA B-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-16 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Glossary Numeric ...C-1 A ...C-1 B ...C-2 C ...C-2 D ...C-2 E ...C-3 G ...C-3 I ...C-3 L ...C-4 M ...C-4...
...B-4 WEP Open System Authentication B-5 WEP Shared Key Authentication B-6 Key Size and Configuration B-7 How to Use WEP Parameters B-8 WPA Wireless Security B-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP B-9 How Does WPA Compare to...Data Encryption Key Management B-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...B-16 Product Support for WPA B-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients B-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points B-16 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters B-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs B-18 Glossary Numeric ...C-1 A ...C-1 B ...C-2 C ...C-2 D ...C-2 E ...C-3 G ...C-3 I ...C-3 L ...C-4 M ...C-4...
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.... 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • DHCP Support. - The NETGEAR Smart Wizard software that assures fast and easy setup for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and wireless router or access point systems. Additionally, the WGPS606 supports the following wireless features: • Distributed coordinated...
.... 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • DHCP Support. - The NETGEAR Smart Wizard software that assures fast and easy setup for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 provides a bridge between Ethernet wired networks and wireless router or access point systems. Additionally, the WGPS606 supports the following wireless features: • Distributed coordinated...
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... will then configure itself to a standard Ethernet network. System Requirements Before installing the WGPS606, make the right connection. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of cable to make sure your network meets these requirements: • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source • A Web browser for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port...
... will then configure itself to a standard Ethernet network. System Requirements Before installing the WGPS606, make the right connection. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of cable to make sure your network meets these requirements: • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source • A Web browser for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port...
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... default factory settings are shown below. You can restore these defaults with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 and set up basic connectivity on page 2-6. 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...
... default factory settings are shown below. You can restore these defaults with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 and set up basic connectivity on page 2-6. 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...
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...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 will use . If your printer uses a parallel connector, you will be set to the WGPS606. 3-2 Basic Installation and Configuration...connecting it is working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with a USB port. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 does not support printers using parallel connectors. Verify Printer and Network Readiness Assure that it to Static...
...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 will use . If your printer uses a parallel connector, you will be set to the WGPS606. 3-2 Basic Installation and Configuration...connecting it is working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with a USB port. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 does not support printers using parallel connectors. Verify Printer and Network Readiness Assure that it to Static...
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... eavesdropping. • Use WPA-PSK. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a compatible adapter. The Wireless USB Print Server provides highly effective security features which are static, a determined snoop can be limited. Deploy the security features appropriate to protect your walls by anyone with 4-Port Switch Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your...
... eavesdropping. • Use WPA-PSK. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a compatible adapter. The Wireless USB Print Server provides highly effective security features which are static, a determined snoop can be limited. Deploy the security features appropriate to protect your walls by anyone with 4-Port Switch Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options Unlike wired network data, your...
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... 1. REMOVE THE NETGEAR CD. What's on the CD. 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10083-01 Exposure to water poses an electric-shock hazard. Do not use for customizing your print server • The installation and reference guides 2. NOW, INSERT THE NETGEAR CD INTO YOUR ...COMPUTER. If the wizard screen does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD? • A setup wizard • Software utilities you are prompted to -bottom coverage. 3. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch...
... 1. REMOVE THE NETGEAR CD. What's on the CD. 3-4 Basic Installation and Configuration 202-10083-01 Exposure to water poses an electric-shock hazard. Do not use for customizing your print server • The installation and reference guides 2. NOW, INSERT THE NETGEAR CD INTO YOUR ...COMPUTER. If the wizard screen does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD? • A setup wizard • Software utilities you are prompted to -bottom coverage. 3. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch...
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... The Smart Wizard installation assistant opens the add printer port wizard. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10083-01 FIRST, USE THE SMART WIZARD TO SET UP A PRINTER. Follow the on the wireless USB print server. a. c. c. Follow the on-screen instructions, and click Next when you just...to complete setting up the printer with 4-Port Switch 4. The Smart Wizard installation assistant opens the print server manager wizard. b. Now, Set Up a PC 1. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the wireless USB print server. b. a.
... The Smart Wizard installation assistant opens the add printer port wizard. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10083-01 FIRST, USE THE SMART WIZARD TO SET UP A PRINTER. Follow the on the wireless USB print server. a. c. c. Follow the on-screen instructions, and click Next when you just...to complete setting up the printer with 4-Port Switch 4. The Smart Wizard installation assistant opens the print server manager wizard. b. Now, Set Up a PC 1. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the wireless USB print server. b. a.
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... the router and wireless USB print server must be lit. Turn on your router, shut off the wireless USB print server, turn solid green. If after 2 minutes it is not, reset the wireless USB print server as entering NETGEAR. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with an Ethernet cable, the corresponding LAN status light will be configured to the wireless USB print server and verify...
... the router and wireless USB print server must be lit. Turn on your router, shut off the wireless USB print server, turn solid green. If after 2 minutes it is not, reset the wireless USB print server as entering NETGEAR. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with an Ethernet cable, the corresponding LAN status light will be configured to the wireless USB print server and verify...
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... the WGPS606 should be configured from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator Web browser version 4.78 or above. The Smart Wizard on the WGPS606 CD guides you used in your wireless USB print server. The procedure for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Two Ways to Log In to the WGPS606 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with...
... the WGPS606 should be configured from Microsoft Internet Explorer browser version 5.0 or above, or Netscape Navigator Web browser version 4.78 or above. The Smart Wizard on the WGPS606 CD guides you used in your wireless USB print server. The procedure for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Two Ways to Log In to the WGPS606 The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with...
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... Installation and Configuration 202-10083-01 Your Web browser should automatically find the wireless USB print server and display this home page. Figure 3-4: Login result: WGPS606 home page When the wireless USB print server is no activity before it automatically logs you do not click Logout, the wireless USB print server will wait...the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Log in using the default user name of admin and default password of password. Reference Manual ...
... Installation and Configuration 202-10083-01 Your Web browser should automatically find the wireless USB print server and display this home page. Figure 3-4: Login result: WGPS606 home page When the wireless USB print server is no activity before it automatically logs you do not click Logout, the wireless USB print server will wait...the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Log in using the default user name of admin and default password of password. Reference Manual ...
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...devices on which device connects to your network uses. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-9 202-10083-01 This assures that your network first. Your wireless USB print server needs to let the wireless USB print server assign an IP address in the range that each computer can make... network in this page. • IP Settings Suggested Values The wireless USB print server is unlikely to act as a DHCP client. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the printers attached to this IP configuration: IP Address of 192.168.0.102 and IP Subnet Mask of...
...devices on which device connects to your network uses. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-9 202-10083-01 This assures that your network first. Your wireless USB print server needs to let the wireless USB print server assign an IP address in the range that each computer can make... network in this page. • IP Settings Suggested Values The wireless USB print server is unlikely to act as a DHCP client. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the printers attached to this IP configuration: IP Address of 192.168.0.102 and IP Subnet Mask of...
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...; Security Settings. Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of your changes. Enter a value of the main menu to 32 alphanumeric characters; Click Scan. Enter a new name for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • WGPS606 Name You can change to select the one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating...
...; Security Settings. Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of your changes. Enter a value of the main menu to 32 alphanumeric characters; Click Scan. Enter a new name for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • WGPS606 Name You can change to select the one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating...
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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. From the main menu of the browser interface, click Status to use the management features of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to view the system status screen. 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. From the main menu of the browser interface, click Status to use the management features of your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. Chapter 4 Management This chapter describes how to view the system status screen. These features can be found under the Maintenance heading in the main menu of the current WGPS606 configuration settings.
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...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Figure 4-2: WGPS606 Upgrade Firmware page 2. From the main menu Maintenance section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to the factory default settings. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. Restoring Factory Default Settings It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless USB print server...default configuration settings, you may need to check the Firmware Version and verify that your wireless USB print server now has the new firmware installed. Using the Reset Button to back up your wireless USB print server ...
...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Figure 4-2: WGPS606 Upgrade Firmware page 2. From the main menu Maintenance section, click the Upgrade Firmware link to the factory default settings. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. Restoring Factory Default Settings It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless USB print server...default configuration settings, you may need to check the Firmware Version and verify that your wireless USB print server now has the new firmware installed. Using the Reset Button to back up your wireless USB print server ...
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... Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in for use. This button can also be used to clear all data and restore all data and restore the factory default values: 1. You cannot change the administrator login name. The factory default configuration has now...
... Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in for use. This button can also be used to clear all data and restore all data and restore the factory default values: 1. You cannot change the administrator login name. The factory default configuration has now...
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...your WGPS606. You can change the mode to g or b only. • Power Saving: Generally this page. The default is g and b. These settings should not be found under the Setup heading, click Advanced Wireless Settings to bring up this is necessary. • Enable wireless radio... you will use the print server. • Mode. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of the browser interface, under the Setup heading in the main menu. Figure 5-1: Advanced Wireless Settings menu The default advanced wireless settings usually work well....
...your WGPS606. You can change the mode to g or b only. • Power Saving: Generally this page. The default is g and b. These settings should not be found under the Setup heading, click Advanced Wireless Settings to bring up this is necessary. • Enable wireless radio... you will use the print server. • Mode. Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of the browser interface, under the Setup heading in the main menu. Figure 5-1: Advanced Wireless Settings menu The default advanced wireless settings usually work well....
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... size that is 2346. 5-2 Advanced Configuration 202-10083-01 With the CSMA/CA transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out an RTS packet to the receiving station, and waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS (Clear to Send Threshold. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with Collision Detection) mechanism or...
... size that is 2346. 5-2 Advanced Configuration 202-10083-01 With the CSMA/CA transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out an RTS packet to the receiving station, and waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS (Clear to Send Threshold. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with Collision Detection) mechanism or...