User manual NETGEAR PS121 - PRODUCT BROCHURE

PS121 USB Mini Print Server Share a Home or Office Printer Without Sharing Your PC · Help is there when you need it! NETGEAR provides 24x7 technical support* in English, with selected local language support during office hours. Multi-user access to your printer is now simpler than ever. NETGEAR's USB Mini Print Server does away with the hassles of sharing your printer among multiple PCs. Its easy external USB connection links one USB printer to as many as three PCs, so different network users can run multiple print jobs at the same time from anywhere on a home or office network. The attractive case design looks great in any environment, and its compact size allows you to place it close at hand or out of the way to open up your work area. Easy setup with NETGEAR's Smart Wizard install assistant saves you time and effort so you're up and running in minutes. Since no parallel printer cable is needed, it saves you money, too. Flexible Lets you share a printer among multiple PCs. You can place your printer right where you want it for most convenience. It works with wired or wireless routers from any vendor, and it's compatible with most USB port printers (including bi-directional printers) from HP®, Canon®, Epson®, Lexmark®, and others. Supports all major Microsoft® Windows® operating systems. Removes the performance bottleneck you'd have with a dedicated, always-on PC acting as the print server. It supports multiple print jobs simultaneously, gives you a speedy 12 Mbps USB connection, and is equipped with an on-board memory buffer for quicker printout delivery. The external USB interface makes connecting a no-brainer. Smart Wizard install assistant makes it simple to install on all popular versions of Microsoft Windows. You can manage the print server remotely with an easy, Web browser interface. Then you can share a printer on your LAN without sharing your computer. Saves you the price of an expensive parallel printer cable ­ the USB Mini Print Server doesn't need one. Time Saving Easy to Use Cost Effective print server PS121 USB Mini Print Server Printer with PS121 USB Mini Print Server Internet R GEA NET 3 Broadband WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router modem Desktop PC with FA311 Ethernet Card Notebook PC with WG111 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter Desktop PC with WG311 54 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter Gaming console with WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge R GEA NET 3 Notebook PC with WG511 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card Product Specifications · Printer Connection: - USB 1.1 · Protocol Support: - TCP/IP, DHCP client · Printing Methods: - Peer-to-Peer (PTP) and SMB over TCP/IP, Windows LPD printing · Standards Compatibility: - USB 1.1, Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP · Network Speeds: - 12 Mbps USB 1.1, 10/100 Mbps Ethernet · Memory: - 1 MB Flash, 4 MB SDRAM · Environmental Specifications: - Operating temperature: 0 to 40º C (32 to 104º F) - Operating humidity: 5-95%, noncondensing · Network Connection: - USB 1.1 Interface 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com System Requirements - Pentium Class PC with Microsoft Windows for initial configuration - Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connection (not included) - Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, or Netscapeº Navigator 4.7 or higher for Web-based management - Clients: Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP - 20 MB of free space to install, 10 MB for operation Package Contents - USB Mini Print Server PS121 - Power adapter - 1.52 m (5 ft) USB cable - USB Mini Print Server Resource CD - Installation guide - Warranty/Support information card · Power Supply: - 9 VDC, 0.5 A; plug is localized to country of sale · Status LEDs: - Power Network/Link, Print Server Alert · Physical Specifications: - Dimensions: 3.4 x 2.32 x .96 in (86.5 x 59 x 24.5 mm) - Weight: 2.72 oz (77 g) · Warranty: - NETGEAR 1-year warranty NETGEAR Related Products - PS101 Mini Print Server - WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router - WGT624 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router - WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router - MR814 802.11b Wireless Router - RP614 4-port Router ©2004 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR®, the Netgear Logo, Auto Uplink, ProSafe, and Everybody's connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. * Free basic installation support provided for 90 days from date of purchase. Advanced product features and configurations are not included in free basic installation support; optional premium support available. D-PS121-1