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...? ...2-4 Bottom Label Description 2-4 Power Socket ...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...
...? ...2-4 Bottom Label Description 2-4 Power Socket ...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...
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... or Restore Factory Defaults 4-4 Changing the Administrator Password 4-5 Chapter 5 Advanced 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...
... or Restore Factory Defaults 4-4 Changing the Administrator Password 4-5 Chapter 5 Advanced 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...
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... the power socket resets the WGPS606 when pushed once or restores to -side coverage and horizontally for best up-and-down coverage. 2-6 Introduction 202-10083-01 Be sure the antenna is positioned vertically for best side-to the factory default settings when pushed and held for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch ITEM Switch...
... the power socket resets the WGPS606 when pushed once or restores to -side coverage and horizontally for best up-and-down coverage. 2-6 Introduction 202-10083-01 Be sure the antenna is positioned vertically for best side-to the factory default settings when pushed and held for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch ITEM Switch...
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... defaults with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 and set up basic connectivity on page 2-6. Overview of Wireless USB Print Server Setup 0RINTER! $ESKTOP0# 53"#ABLE 7'03 -BPS7IRELESS53"0RINT3ERVER WITH PORT3WITCH 53"#ABLE 0RINTER" Figure 3-1: Network overview When you first receive your network will resemble this illustration. Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless...
... defaults with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 and set up basic connectivity on page 2-6. Overview of Wireless USB Print Server Setup 0RINTER! $ESKTOP0# 53"#ABLE 7'03 -BPS7IRELESS53"0RINT3ERVER WITH PORT3WITCH 53"#ABLE 0RINTER" Figure 3-1: Network overview When you first receive your network will resemble this illustration. Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless...
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... initial setup for initial setup but will use . Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Network Setting Default Factory Setting IP Address Provided automatically via DHCP for regular operation Before you will be set to have a printer with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 does not support printers using parallel connectors. If your printer driver software handy...
... initial setup for initial setup but will use . Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Network Setting Default Factory Setting IP Address Provided automatically via DHCP for regular operation Before you will be set to have a printer with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 does not support printers using parallel connectors. If your printer driver software handy...
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... bottom label such as the port functions, default login information, etc. • If you plan to -bottom coverage. 3. Set Up the Print Server Note: Do not connect the Wireless USB Print Server in until you use liquid or aerosol cleaners...Set the antenna vertically for best side-to-side coverage or horizontally for best top-to stand the wireless USB print server up, attach its power source before cleaning. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE WIRELESS USB PRINT SERVER. • Take note of the useful information on the CD. 1. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server...
... bottom label such as the port functions, default login information, etc. • If you plan to -bottom coverage. 3. Set Up the Print Server Note: Do not connect the Wireless USB Print Server in until you use liquid or aerosol cleaners...Set the antenna vertically for best side-to-side coverage or horizontally for best top-to stand the wireless USB print server up, attach its power source before cleaning. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE WIRELESS USB PRINT SERVER. • Take note of the useful information on the CD. 1. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server...
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... Switch Using the IP Settings Options The IP Settings page is shipped preconfigured to act as a DHCP client. The wireless USB print server will pick a high number that your network, it defaults to this page. • IP Settings Suggested Values The wireless USB print server is unlikely to be...each computer can make those changes in the range that is set to act as a DHCP client. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the printers attached to the wireless USB print server. DHCP addresses change dynamically based on the network in your network...
... Switch Using the IP Settings Options The IP Settings page is shipped preconfigured to act as a DHCP client. The wireless USB print server will pick a high number that your network, it defaults to this page. • IP Settings Suggested Values The wireless USB print server is unlikely to be...each computer can make those changes in the range that is set to act as a DHCP client. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the printers attached to the wireless USB print server. DHCP addresses change dynamically based on the network in your network...
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... or accept the factory default setting. • Select an Existing Network. Reference Manual for separating the traffic. the characters are discussed below: • Wireless Network Name (SSID). Use the drop-down list to select the one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • WGPS606 Name You can change...
... or accept the factory default setting. • Select an Existing Network. Reference Manual for separating the traffic. the characters are discussed below: • Wireless Network Name (SSID). Use the drop-down list to select the one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • WGPS606 Name You can change...
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...) of the wireless USB print server. The version of the wireless USB print server. General Information Fields Field Wireless Settings Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Signal Strength Channel Security IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask System Description These parameters apply to the Local WGPS606 wireless USB print server. The IP address of the firmware currently installed. The subnet mask for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with...
...) of the wireless USB print server. The version of the wireless USB print server. General Information Fields Field Wireless Settings Network Name (SSID) Connection Status Signal Strength Channel Security IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask System Description These parameters apply to the Local WGPS606 wireless USB print server. The IP address of the firmware currently installed. The subnet mask for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with...
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Figure 4-2: WGPS606 Upgrade Firmware page 2. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. After a restore, the password will be done by using the Erase button in the Backup Settings menu, which restores all factory default settings. From the main menu Maintenance section, click the Upgrade Firmware link...
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Figure 4-2: WGPS606 Upgrade Firmware page 2. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. After a restore, the password will be done by using the Erase button in the Backup Settings menu, which restores all factory default settings. From the main menu Maintenance section, click the Upgrade Firmware link...
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.... The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WGPS606 is password. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • Reset to save your change the administrator login name. Management 4-5 202-10083-01 To clear all settings to clear...
.... The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WGPS606 is password. Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • Reset to save your change the administrator login name. Management 4-5 202-10083-01 To clear all settings to clear...
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... disable the wireless radio, only devices that are sure it is best left off. Select the option you will use the print server. • Mode. These features can change the mode to g or b only. • Power Saving: Generally this page. A short transmit preamble gives better performance. Advanced Configuration 5-1 202-10083-01 The default is...
... disable the wireless radio, only devices that are sure it is best left off. Select the option you will use the print server. • Mode. These features can change the mode to g or b only. • Power Saving: Generally this page. A short transmit preamble gives better performance. Advanced Configuration 5-1 202-10083-01 The default is...
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... problem. After each problem description, instructions are given to "Set Up the Print Server" on page 2-4. • Have I connected the wireless USB print server correctly? Go to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. After each problem description, instructions are provided to "Bottom...
... problem. After each problem description, instructions are given to "Set Up the Print Server" on page 2-4. • Have I connected the wireless USB print server correctly? Go to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. After each problem description, instructions are provided to "Bottom...
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... the Printer and select Properties. The Port Settings button is heavily used. 6-4 Troubleshooting 202-10083-01 If possible, reserve the IP address in the DHCP server for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch I am using a DHCP server, and the Wireless USB Print Server gets an IP Address conflict If the wireless USB print server is left on page 2-6 for cases...
... the Printer and select Properties. The Port Settings button is heavily used. 6-4 Troubleshooting 202-10083-01 If possible, reserve the IP address in the DHCP server for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch I am using a DHCP server, and the Wireless USB Print Server gets an IP Address conflict If the wireless USB print server is left on page 2-6 for cases...
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...WEP key 3. When configured for 128-bit encryption, 802.11b products typically support four WEP Keys but some 802.11 client adapters can have different default WEP Keys as long as 40-bit WEP data encryption since the user-configurable portion of two hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F). For example, "12...same as 5 sets of the encryption key is a 40-bit WEP Key. Whatever keys you enter for an AP, you must match WEP key 2 on the AP must also enter the same keys for the client adapter in the same order. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port ...
...WEP key 3. When configured for 128-bit encryption, 802.11b products typically support four WEP Keys but some 802.11 client adapters can have different default WEP Keys as long as 40-bit WEP data encryption since the user-configurable portion of two hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F). For example, "12...same as 5 sets of the encryption key is a 40-bit WEP Key. Whatever keys you enter for an AP, you must match WEP key 2 on the AP must also enter the same keys for the client adapter in the same order. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port ...