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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10083-01 March 2005 202-10083-01
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10083-01 March 2005 202-10083-01
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...installed and used indoors in 2.4 GHz the frequency range to reduce the potential for help. This device must not be determined by NETGEAR, Inc. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. This equipment ...to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. iii 202-10083-01 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 Tested to its operation in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. Operation is restricted to indoor use due to Comply with ...
...installed and used indoors in 2.4 GHz the frequency range to reduce the potential for help. This device must not be determined by NETGEAR, Inc. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. This equipment ...to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. iii 202-10083-01 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 Tested to its operation in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. Operation is restricted to indoor use due to Comply with ...
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Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WGPS606 March 2005 wireless USB print server NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 Home English 202-10083-01 iv 202-10083-01
Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WGPS606 March 2005 wireless USB print server NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 Home English 202-10083-01 iv 202-10083-01
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... 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...
... 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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... 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 an IP Address conflict...
... 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 an IP Address conflict...
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..., basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the Wireless USB Print Server according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WGPS606 March 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Typographical Conventions italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen...
..., basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the Wireless USB Print Server according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date WGPS606 March 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Typographical Conventions italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen...
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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch How to Print this Manual If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by using this feature of your printer. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10083-01
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch How to Print this Manual If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by using this feature of your printer. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10083-01
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... 64-bit and 128-bit keys are supported: • Standards Compliant. About the Wireless USB Print Server This manual describes the installation and use of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 allows packet transmission at up to 54 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to set up to multiple network devices interacting with the built-in "System...
... 64-bit and 128-bit keys are supported: • Standards Compliant. About the Wireless USB Print Server This manual describes the installation and use of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 allows packet transmission at up to 54 Mbps, or at reduced speeds to set up to multiple network devices interacting with the built-in "System...
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....3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. Connects to your DHCP server. - 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 function (CSMA/CA, Back...
....3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. Connects to your DHCP server. - 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 function (CSMA/CA, Back...
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...WGPS606, make the right connection. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of cable to a standard Ethernet network. The wireless USB print server incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The Ethernet port will accommodate either type of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server... above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above • At least one Pentium class computer (or equivalent) with Auto Uplink The WGPS606 can connect to make sure your network meets these requirements: • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source ...
...WGPS606, make the right connection. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of cable to a standard Ethernet network. The wireless USB print server incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The Ethernet port will accommodate either type of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server... above, or Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above • At least one Pentium class computer (or equivalent) with Auto Uplink The WGPS606 can connect to make sure your network meets these requirements: • A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC power source ...
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... your area. You should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch What's In the Box? Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 1A) • Printed WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server Installation Guide • Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point - You can refer to register on the...
... your area. You should contain the following items: • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch What's In the Box? Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 1A) • Printed WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server Installation Guide • Resource CD for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point - You can refer to register on the...
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...its power on self test diagnostic. Print Activity Indicators Printer detached or turned off /On Blue wireless link enabled, no activity. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Off wireless feature turned off . Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch 1 20...203; M¬Ä . - +ÝjÁ +0 +0 8ÁjjÄÄ ¤ Ô Figure 2-1: WGPS606 bottom label The following table describes the bottom label information: ITEM Power Status Light Off On Green Yellow Blink Yellow Solid Printer LPT1 & ...
...its power on self test diagnostic. Print Activity Indicators Printer detached or turned off /On Blue wireless link enabled, no activity. Wireless LAN Link Activity Indicator Off wireless feature turned off . Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch 1 20...203; M¬Ä . - +ÝjÁ +0 +0 8ÁjjÄÄ ¤ Ô Figure 2-1: WGPS606 bottom label The following table describes the bottom label information: ITEM Power Status Light Off On Green Yellow Blink Yellow Solid Printer LPT1 & ...
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... button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket resets the WGPS606 when pushed once or restores to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, or router. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch ITEM Switch Status Lights Off/ Green On Green Blink Yellow 0n...
... button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket resets the WGPS606 when pushed once or restores to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, or router. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch ITEM Switch Status Lights Off/ Green On Green Blink Yellow 0n...
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... on the rear panel as explained in "How to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 and set up basic connectivity on page 2-6. WGPS606 Default Factory Settings When you finish the installation, your network will resemble this illustration. Overview of Wireless USB Print Server Setup 0RINTER! $ESKTOP0# 53"#ABLE 7'03 -BPS7IRELESS53"0RINT3ERVER WITH PORT3WITCH 53...
... on the rear panel as explained in "How to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 and set up basic connectivity on page 2-6. WGPS606 Default Factory Settings When you finish the installation, your network will resemble this illustration. Overview of Wireless USB Print Server Setup 0RINTER! $ESKTOP0# 53"#ABLE 7'03 -BPS7IRELESS53"0RINT3ERVER WITH PORT3WITCH 53...
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... most popular printers, Windows already has the printer driver software available. 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...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with at least one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the TCP/IP addresses and networking protocols in use one Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP PC. • You have a working properly before connecting it is working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with 4-Port Switch WGPS606...
... most popular printers, Windows already has the printer driver software available. 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...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with at least one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the TCP/IP addresses and networking protocols in use one Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP PC. • You have a working properly before connecting it is working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with 4-Port Switch WGPS606...
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...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a compatible adapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your wireless USB print server, please observe the following precautions. • Use only the correct power supply. If exposed to protect your needs. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless... /PEN3YSTEM%ASYBUTNOSECURITY -!#!CCESS,IST.ODATASECURITY 7%03ECUREBUTSOMEVULNERABILITIES 70!6ERYSTRONGSECURITY WGPS606 Figure 3-2: WGPS606 wireless data security options There are covered in detail in bridge mode. Wired Equivalent Privacy...
...NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with a compatible adapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your wireless USB print server, please observe the following precautions. • Use only the correct power supply. If exposed to protect your needs. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless... /PEN3YSTEM%ASYBUTNOSECURITY -!#!CCESS,IST.ODATASECURITY 7%03ECUREBUTSOMEVULNERABILITIES 70!6ERYSTRONGSECURITY WGPS606 Figure 3-2: WGPS606 wireless data security options There are covered in detail in bridge mode. Wired Equivalent Privacy...
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... are prompted to -bottom coverage. 3. Exposure to water poses an electric-shock hazard. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • Unplug this product near water. Do not use for cleaning. REMOVE THE NETGEAR CD. If the wizard screen does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. 3-4 Basic...
... are prompted to -bottom coverage. 3. Exposure to water poses an electric-shock hazard. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch • Unplug this product near water. Do not use for cleaning. REMOVE THE NETGEAR CD. If the wizard screen does not appear, double click autorun.exe on the CD. 3-4 Basic...
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... you are ready to proceed. Follow the on the wireless USB print server. Follow the step-by -step instructions to use the printer you just set up the printer with 4-Port Switch 4. Click Set up this PC. The Smart Wizard installation assistant opens the print server manager wizard. c. b. c. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10083-... up on -screen instructions, and click Next when you are ready to proceed. USE THE SMART WIZARD TO SET UP A PC. b. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the wireless USB print server.
... you are ready to proceed. Follow the on the wireless USB print server. Follow the step-by -step instructions to use the printer you just set up the printer with 4-Port Switch 4. Click Set up this PC. The Smart Wizard installation assistant opens the print server manager wizard. c. b. c. Basic Installation and Configuration 3-5 202-10083-... up on -screen instructions, and click Next when you are ready to proceed. USE THE SMART WIZARD TO SET UP A PC. b. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with the wireless USB print server.
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... in the manual on your network in the Setup Manual on the bottom of the wireless USB print server identifies the number of the router and wireless USB print server must be lit. Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with an Ethernet cable, the corresponding LAN status light will be configured to obtain...
... in the manual on your network in the Setup Manual on the bottom of the wireless USB print server identifies the number of the router and wireless USB print server must be lit. Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with an Ethernet cable, the corresponding LAN status light will be configured to obtain...
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... with a static IP address that time. How to the WGPS606 is the easiest. • Using the IP address of the WGPS606. You can log 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 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255...
... with a static IP address that time. How to the WGPS606 is the easiest. • Using the IP address of the WGPS606. You can log 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 192.168.0.x and a Subnet Mask of 255...