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User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server
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About This Manual
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User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server
Introduction
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Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR PS121
Mini Print Server.
This manual describes the installation and use of the PS121 for operation with a Microsoft®
Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, or Windows® 98SE 2nd edition system.
For quick installation and setup, please see the Model PS121 Print Server Installation Guide. This
manual describes in detail how to set up the Model PS121 single USB Mini Print Server and
provides you with further reference information.
About the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® PS121 Print Server. NETGEAR Print
Servers are fast and easy to set up with NETGEAR Print Server configuration software. The
PS121 Print Server is packed with features, including:
•
Versatility
.
The Print Server supports up to three protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message
Block), and NetBEUI. It features a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port for connection to your LAN
and operating system support for Microsoft Windows.
•
Easy Installation
.
The Print Server makes adding printers or plotters to your network simple.
•
Easy Setup
.
A number of utility programs are supplied to simplify setup. For Windows 98/
Me/2000/XP users, the easy to configure Print Server Setup Wizard simplifies PS121 network
configuration tasks.
•
Web-based Interface
.
The Web-based interface provides an easy method of configuration in
TCP/IP networks regardless of your operating system.
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Compact Size
.
This allows the Print Server to be used even where space is limited.
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Introduction
Key Features
The key features of the PS121 Print Server are:
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Extremely compact size
•
Easy configuration of the device with NETGEAR Print Server software that assures fast and
easy setup for Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP
•
10/100 BASE-T standard Ethernet capable to connect any 10/100 Mbps hub and switch
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One USB port on the Model PS121 Print Server
•
Upgradeable BIOS Flash EPROM
For a list of USB printers that have been tested with NETGEAR print servers, see the Support
section of the NETGEAR Web site.
Note:
Other USB printers may also be compatible, or partially compatible, but NETGEAR has not
tested them.
Note:
Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at
.
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User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server
Introduction
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What’s in the Box?
Figure 2-1:
PS121 Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
•
PS121 Print Server
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AC Power adapter
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USB cable
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Installation Guide for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server (201-10011-01)
•
NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD
, including:
—
Driver and System Utility Software
—
User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server
—
Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial
—
PC Networking Tutorial
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Warranty & Registration card
•
Support information card
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.
To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, fill out the registration
information within 30 days of purchase. For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR
You can also fill out and return the Warranty & Registration Card that is included in your product
package.
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Introduction
Hardware Description
The Model PS121 Mini Print Server LEDs indicate the status of the server and the Ethernet traffic.
It has one 10/100 Mbps network port. The port operates in 10/100 Mbps when connected to a 10/
100Mbps Ethernet network. It has one USB port.
It has a power adapter receptacle that accepts a
9V 500mA DC power adapter. It has a diagnostic/reset button.
As illustrated in the figure below, the PS121 Print Server has 2 LEDs.
Figure 2-2:
Model PS121 Mini Print Server
Status Indicators
See the table below for a description of the LED indicator lights:
Table 2-1.
LED Descriptions
ACT Status LED
(Green)
ERROR LED
(Amber)
Description
Off
Off
No power
On
Off
Idle normal operation
Flashing
Off
Normal operation transmitting or receiving data from the network.
On
On
Hardware error
Flashing
Flashing
Firmware upgrade in progress

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