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Technical Details
- Two USB ports and a 4-port 10/100 Eternet switch
- Easy set-up via Smart Wizard configuration assistant
- Works with all standard 802.11g and 802.1b wireless routers and access points
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Wireless printing for four or more users!
Would you and the other users in your network like the freedom to print wirelessly? And, to connect to more than one printer, without having to add print servers, wireless adapters, or unsightly Ethernet cables? With NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-Port Switch, now you can! In seconds, you can connect two printers and four PCs to your wireless network all with one simple device. NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server has two USB ports, as well as a wireless Ethernet bridge mode with a 4-port switch. That means you can connect your computer to your high-end colour printer for your business use, and send the kids' documents to your older Inkjet printer all without wires! Best of all, more than four users can use the printer, without adding any additional wireless adapters.
Would you and the other users in your network like the freedom to print wirelessly? And, to connect to more than one printer, without having to add print servers, wireless adapters, or unsightly Ethernet cables? With NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-Port Switch, now you can! In seconds, you can connect two printers and four PCs to your wireless network all with one simple device. NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server has two USB ports, as well as a wireless Ethernet bridge mode with a 4-port switch. That means you can connect your computer to your high-end colour printer for your business use, and send the kids' documents to your older Inkjet printer all without wires! Best of all, more than four users can use the printer, without adding any additional wireless adapters.
Wireless
You can place your printers anywhere in your home or office that works best for you, and share access to them via your wireless network. You'll get the most out of both printers, and you won't have to buy two separate print servers.
Secure
NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server employs powerful WEP Encryption and WPA-PSK to keep your wireless network secure. In addition, it's fully interoperable with 802.11b, 802.11g, and RangeMax" (MIMO-G) networks.
Best Value
Do you have multiple users in your network? No problem. You can connect up to four PCs to your wireless network, without adding any new adapters. The Wireless Ethernet Bridge function in NETGEAR's 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server makes it possible to connect a cluster of computers, easily and cost-effectively. And with the sleek, stand-up case and small footprint of the Wireless Print Server, you'll save space in your home or office.
Sets up in Seconds
Are you the entire tech-support department for your network? Then you'll be glad to know that your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server installs in seconds, thanks to the new Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant. Smart Wizard automatically detects and configures your print server, providing simple-to-understand prompts to guide you through the process. It's fast, easy, and completely hassle-free.
Product Description
Wireless Printing for Four or More UsersNETGEARTs 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-port Switch allows you to connect one or two printers to your existing wireless network, without using unsightly Ethernet cables. Simply place your printers anywhere in your home or office that works best for you, plug them into the print serverTs USB ports, and the Smart Wizard set-up function automatically guides you through configuration. Then you can send your business documents to a high-end color printer, and your kidsT homework to a black-and-white printer. The print server also acts as a wireless Ethernet bridge, connecting a cluster of up to four PCs and laptops without requiring dedicated wireless adapters. I t employs powerful WEP Encryption and WPA-PSK to keep your wireless network secure, and interoperates with all standard b and g wireless devices. All this in a sleek, space-saving stand-up case.The Freedom to Print WirelesslyNETGEARTs 54 Mbps Wireless Print Server with 4-port Switch links your entire home office to an existing wireless network without new adapters.FeatureProduct FeaturesTechnical detailsSecurity algorithm supported40-bit, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK Technical features- 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz US- 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz Europe ETSI- 2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz Spain- 2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz FrancePTP, LPD. ModulationOFDM w/ BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK NetworkingConnectivity technologyWired ConnectivityUSB 2.0 ports quantity2 Ethernet LAN RJ-45 ports quantity4 DC-in jackY Environmental conditionsOperating temperature range T-T0 - 40¶øC CertificatesCertificationFCC System requirementsCompatible operating systemsMicrosoft¶© Windows¶© 98SE, Me, 2000, XP Data transmissionSupported data transfer rates1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, & 54 Mbps
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
The concept behind this product sounds good but it has limitations. The first is that the USB port to the printer is one way, so forget attaching a multi-function printer unless you only want to print and copy, scanning is out.
Also if you have simple printing needs this is OK, it will quite happily spool off the odd letter and will cope with some picture printing but not all.
The problem is that unlike a direct connect from your PC to printer, if the printer is running slow (I.E. printing a photo or documents with heavy graphics or just big documents) it provides no means for "Handshake" between PC and Printer so when your printer's memory is full it can't pause the PC sending more info - result corrupt / lost pages. If it does spool documents this capacity is very small.
More and more multi-function printers now come with wireless ports, you are better off buying one of these or a more inteligent Print server. On the other hand if you just have a need to hook up some basic printers for letter writing etc this may suit you.
Also if you have simple printing needs this is OK, it will quite happily spool off the odd letter and will cope with some picture printing but not all.
The problem is that unlike a direct connect from your PC to printer, if the printer is running slow (I.E. printing a photo or documents with heavy graphics or just big documents) it provides no means for "Handshake" between PC and Printer so when your printer's memory is full it can't pause the PC sending more info - result corrupt / lost pages. If it does spool documents this capacity is very small.
More and more multi-function printers now come with wireless ports, you are better off buying one of these or a more inteligent Print server. On the other hand if you just have a need to hook up some basic printers for letter writing etc this may suit you.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
I had bought a Belkin wireless print server (F1UP0001UK) which was awful. No end of difficulties setting up and hours spent on (free) phone to guy in India who couldn't sort connection problem. Found from net trawl that set-up was often impossible so sent it back. I was reluctant to try again but was tempted to this Netgear unit by the positive reviews re ease of set-up. I am so glad I went for it. It has just taken <30mins to set it up first time (after I temporarily disabled firewall on ethernet LAN whilst connected to unit for set-up). I have printed several test sheets on HP PSC2170 and all works quickly and well. I use Dell laptop and Dell wireless router. Does exactly what it says on the box with ease. Well done, Netgear.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
I originally bought this item because I couldn't run a cable from my wireless router (NetGear DG834G) to my PC (which isn't wireless) and I wanted to be able to print wirelessly from my notebook without having to have one of my PCs on all the time aacting as a print server, burning electricity.
This item was the answer. It's worked from day 1 allowing me to print wirelessly and extend my ADSL connection to my PC that is plugged into one of the 4 RJ45 sockets on the back of the 606. If that's what you're looking for then you'll be fully satisfied.
A word of warning to experienced techies - follow the setup instructions to the letter - don't think you're just going to use the IP settings on the print server and create ports manually on your PC without doing a step by step setup. I tried to, and wasted about an hour before I gave up. It's quicker to do it with their setup CD.
The reason for only 4 stars?
I have an LP1200 printer and a Canon MP150 scan/print. While I can print without problem to both devices, it is not possible to scan from the MP150 via the 606 (as far as I have been able to discover). To do this I need to plug the MP150 directly into the PC I want to scan from. This can be a pain, though I don't do it very often. I don't know whether *any* print server will let you do this, so don't assume it's a fault with the 606. It's not advertised as a scan server.
Also, check the printer compatibility list before you buy.
Hope this helps.
This item was the answer. It's worked from day 1 allowing me to print wirelessly and extend my ADSL connection to my PC that is plugged into one of the 4 RJ45 sockets on the back of the 606. If that's what you're looking for then you'll be fully satisfied.
A word of warning to experienced techies - follow the setup instructions to the letter - don't think you're just going to use the IP settings on the print server and create ports manually on your PC without doing a step by step setup. I tried to, and wasted about an hour before I gave up. It's quicker to do it with their setup CD.
The reason for only 4 stars?
I have an LP1200 printer and a Canon MP150 scan/print. While I can print without problem to both devices, it is not possible to scan from the MP150 via the 606 (as far as I have been able to discover). To do this I need to plug the MP150 directly into the PC I want to scan from. This can be a pain, though I don't do it very often. I don't know whether *any* print server will let you do this, so don't assume it's a fault with the 606. It's not advertised as a scan server.
Also, check the printer compatibility list before you buy.
Hope this helps.
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