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Power Socket

This socket connects to the WGPS606 power adapter.

Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button

The reset and restore to defaults button located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the

power socket resets the WGPS606 when pushed once or restores to the factory default settings

when pushed and held for 10 seconds.

RJ-45 Ethernet Port

Use the WGPS606 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN through a device such as

a hub, switch, or router.

Antenna

The WGPS606 includes antenna. Be sure the antenna is positioned vertically for best

side-to-side coverage and horizontally for best up-and-down coverage.

Switch Status Lights

Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicators

Off/

Green On

Indicates no Ethernet link detected.

100 Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected, no activity.

Green Blink

Indicates data traffic on the 100Mbps Ethernet LAN.

Yellow 0n

10 Mbps Ethernet link detected, no activity.

Yellow Blink

Indicates data traffic on the 10Mbps Ethernet LAN.

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Chapter 3

Basic Installation and Configuration

This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with

4-Port Switch WGPS606 and set up basic connectivity on your Local Area Network (LAN).

Overview of Wireless USB Print Server Setup

Figure 3-1:

Network overview

When you finish the installation, your network will resemble this illustration.

WGPS606 Default Factory Settings

When you first receive your WGPS606, 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

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

networking protocols in use.

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

: The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606

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.

Network Setting

Default Factory Setting

IP Address

Provided automatically via DHCP for

initial setup but will be set to Static IP

by the Smart Wizard during initial

setup for regular operation

Note:

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

properly before connecting it to the WGPS606.

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Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options

Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your

walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your

wireless equipment. The Wireless USB Print Server provides highly effective security features

which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

Figure 3-2: WGPS606 wireless data security options

There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:

•

Use WEP.

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP

Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block an eavesdropper but because

the keys are static, a determined snoop can learn the keys in less than a day of eavesdropping.

•

Use WPA-PSK.

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides data security.

WPA-PSK will block eavesdropping. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver

and software availability may be limited. However, WPA is not available in bridge mode.

Observe these Precautions

For your own safety, and to protect your wireless USB print server, please observe the following

precautions.

•

Use only the correct 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.

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•

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.

Set Up the Print Server

Note:

Do not connect the Wireless USB Print Server in until you are prompted to do so by the

wizard on the CD.

1.

R

EMOVE

THE

NETGEAR CD.

What’s on the CD?

•

A setup wizard

•

Software utilities you use for customizing your print server

•

The installation and reference guides

2.

F

AMILIARIZE

Y

OURSELF

WITH

THE

W

IRELESS

USB

P

RINT

S

ERVER

.

•

Take note of the useful

information on the bottom

label such as the port

functions, default login

information, etc.

•

If you plan to stand the

wireless USB print server up,

attach its feet.

•

Set the antenna vertically for

best side-to-side coverage or horizontally for best top-to-bottom coverage.

3.

N

OW

,

INSERT

THE

NETGEAR CD

INTO

YOUR

COMPUTER

.

If the wizard screen does not appear, double click

autorun.exe

on the CD.