User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server

Introduction

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The USB Port

The USB port of the Model PS121 Mini Print Server is a standard USB connector.

Figure 2-3:

Print Server USB Port

Note:

The Model PS121 Mini Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. If

your printer uses a parallel connector, you should use one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers

such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server.

Figure 2-4:

Not Compatible with Centronics Parallel Printer Ports

PS121 USB Port

User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server

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Introduction

Diagnostic/Reset Push Button

This button has 2 functions:

•

Restore the factory default settings

•

Print a test page containing all current settings

Figure 2-5:

Print Server recessed diagnostic/reset button

The button is recessed. Use a pin or paper clip to press it.

How to Restore the Factory Default Settings

1.

Unplug the Print Server.

2.

Press and hold the diagnostic button. While pressing the button, plug in the Print Server.

3.

If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds, a diagnostic page will be printed, showing

the new (default) settings.

How to Generate a Diagnostic Printout

Note:

PostScript printers are unable to print this page. If you have a PostScript printer, the test

page will not be printed.

1.

Ensure that both the Print Server and the attached printer are on.

2.

Press the diagnostic button, and hold it in for 2 seconds.

3.

The test page, containing the current settings, will print.

Recessed Diagnostic/Reset Button

Setup

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Chapter 3

Setup

This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server and set up basic

connectivity on your Local Area Network (LAN).

Verify Printer and Network Readiness

Assure that the following are available:

•

You have a working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with at least one Windows 98SE, Me,

2000, or XP PC.

•

You have a printer with a USB port.

Note

: As illustrated in

“Not Compatible with Centronics Parallel Printer Ports” on page 2-5

,

the Model PS121 Mini Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. If your

printer uses a parallel connector, you should use one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers

such as the Model PS101 Mini Print Server.

•

You may also need to have your printer driver software handy. For most popular printers,

Windows already has the printer driver software available.

Tip

: Set up the printer you will use directly on a computer and verify that it is working properly

before connecting it to the PS121.

Observe these Precautions

For your own safety, and to protect your Print Server, please observe the following precautions.

•

Use only the correct 9v power supply. Do not pinch, crimp or otherwise damage the power

cord. If exposed to foot traffic, ensure that the cable is properly shielded and does not pose a

tripping hazard.

•

Unplug this device from its power source before cleaning. Use only a slightly dampened cloth

for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

•

Avoid using this product near water. Exposure to water poses an electric-shock hazard.

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Setup

Overview of PS121 Print Server Setup

Before you share a printer with the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server, you should have at least

one computer connected to an Ethernet network and have one unused port on an Ethernet hub,

switch, or router.

Figure 3-1:

Network overview

Follow these steps to set up your NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server.

1.

First, connect the PS121 to your printer.

2.

Next, install the PS121 software from the

NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server Resource CD

and set up the PS121 on your network

3.

Finally, configure each computer to print to the PS121 Print Server

PS121 Default Factory Settings

When you first receive your PS121, the default factory settings are shown below. You can restore

these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel as explained in

“How to

Restore the Factory Default Settings” on page 2-6

.

Before you begin, gather your existing network settings such as the TCP/IP addresses and

networking protocols in use.

Network Setting

Default Factory Setting

IP Address

Provided Automatically via DHCP for

Initial Setup but Must Be Set to Static

IP for Regular Operation

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User Manual for the NETGEAR PS121 Mini Print Server

Setup

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First, Connect the Print Server and Printer to Your Network

Connect the PS121 to your printer.

a.

Ensure that the PS121 power is OFF.

b.

Connect one end of the supplied USB

cable (

A

) to the PS121, and the other end

to the USB connector on your printer.

c.

Turn on your printer.

d.

Connect the 9v power cord to the PS121,

and plug the the power adapter.

e.

Turn on your printer.

f.

Check the PS121 status lights and verify

the following:

•

ACT

light: When the print server is

powered on, the ACT light will blink

then turn solid green.

•

ERROR

light: The ERROR light

should be off.

Connect thePS121 to your printer

Connect the Ethernet cable from the PS121

to a network device like a router.

a.

Insert one end of an Ethernet cable (

B

)

into an open Ethernet port in the network

device like a hub, switch, or router.

b.

Insert the other end (

C

) into the Ethernet

port on the PS121.

Your PS121 and printer are now

connected to your network!

Note:

Ethernet specifications limit the cable

distance to 328 ft. in length.

PS121 USB Port

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