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Reset to Factory Defaults.

This button can also be used to clear all data and restore all

settings to the factory default values, when held down longer.

To clear all data and restore the factory default values:

1.

Use something with a small point, such as a pen, to press the Reset button in for at least 10

seconds.

2.

The power light will turn yellow and blink.

3.

Release the Reset button.

The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the WGPS606 is ready for use.

Changing the Administrator Password

The default password is

password

. Change this password to a more secure password. You cannot

change the administrator login name.

From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, click Change

Password to bring up the page shown below.

Figure 4-3:

Set Password page

To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. Click

Apply to save your change.

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Chapter 5

Advanced Configuration

This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your WGPS606. These features

can be found under the Setup heading in the main menu.

Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings

From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Setup heading, click Advanced Wireless

Settings to bring up this page.

Figure 5-1:

Advanced Wireless Settings menu

The default advanced wireless settings usually work well. These settings should not be changed

unless you are sure it is necessary.

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Enable wireless radio.

If you disable the wireless radio, only devices that are directly

connected to the switch via an Ethernet cable can use the print server.

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Mode.

The default is g and b. You can change the mode to g or b only.

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Power Saving

: Generally this is best left off. Select the option you will use.

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2.4 GHz Preamble

: A long transmit preamble may provide a more reliable connection or

slightly longer range. A short transmit preamble gives better performance. The default is auto.

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RTS Threshold

: Generally this should not be changed. Changing this incorrectly could cause

the wireless communications to fail.

Request to Send Threshold. The packet size that is used to determine if it should use the

CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) mechanism or the

CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission. With the CSMA/CD transmission

mechanism, the transmitting station sends out the actual packet as soon as it has waited for the

silence period. With the CSMA/CA transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends

out an RTS packet to the receiving station, and waits for the receiving station to send back a

CTS (Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data. The default is 2346.

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Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB

Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. After each problem description, instructions are given

to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section

indicated.

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Is the WGPS606 on?

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Have I connected the wireless USB print server correctly?

Go to

“Basic Installation and Configuration” on page 3-1

.

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I cannot remember the wireless USB print server’s configuration password.

Go to

“Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults” on page 4-4

.

This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB

Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. After each problem description, instructions are

provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the

section indicated.

•

Is the wireless USB print server on and is the Status light lit?

Go to

“Bottom Label Description” on page 2-4

.

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Have I connected the wireless USB print server correctly?

Go to

“Set Up the Print Server” on page 3-4

.

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I can’t access the wireless USB print server from my computer.

Go to

“Now, Set Up a PC” on page 3-5

Note:

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