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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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Advanced Configuration
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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.
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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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