User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server

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About This Manual

User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server

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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:

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Versatility

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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.

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Easy Installation

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The Print Server makes adding printers or plotters to your network simple.

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Easy Setup

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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.

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Web-based Interface

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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

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This allows the Print Server to be used even where space is limited.

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Key Features

The key features of the PS121 Print Server are:

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Extremely compact size

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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

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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

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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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What’s in the Box?

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PS121 Package Contents

The product package should contain the following items:

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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)

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NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD

, including:

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Driver and System Utility Software

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User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server

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Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial

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PC Networking Tutorial

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Warranty & Registration card

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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

Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com

You can also fill out and return the Warranty & Registration Card that is included in your product

package.

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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.

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Model PS121 Mini Print Server

Status Indicators

See the table below for a description of the LED indicator lights:

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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