Netgear PS121v2 PS121v2 Reference Manual

Netgear PS121v2 - USB Mini Print Server Manual

Get Netgear PS121v2 - USB Mini Print Server PDF manuals and user guides View all Netgear PS121v2 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals

Netgear PS121v2 manual content summary:

  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 1
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10211-02 April 2007
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 2
    support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.netgear instructions das PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 3
    the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 4
    iv v2.0, April 2007
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 5
    One PC 2-3 Reserve the Print Server's IP Address on Your Router 2-5 Set Up Each Additional PC to Use the PS121v2 2-5 Installation for TCP/IP LPR Printing 2-6 Connect the Print Server 2-6 Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 2-8 Adding a Printer with Windows XP or Windows 2000 2-12 Setting up
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 6
    3-1 Releasing the Print Server 3-3 Upgrading the Print Server Software 3-3 Viewing the Printer Port Status 3-4 Viewing and Updating Settings with the Smart Wizard 3-5 Viewing or Updating Settings with Your Web Browser 3-6 Changing the Password 3-8 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 7
    About This Manual This manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR® PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats,
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 8
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents". Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 9
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 10
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual x v2.0, April 2007
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 11
    setup, see the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server Installation Guide, which describes the installation and use of the PS121v2 for operation with a Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98SE 2nd edition system. • For information about product features and compatible
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 12
    • Resource CD, including: - Driver and System Utility Software - Documentation including the installation guide and the NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual (this document) • PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server Installation Guide • Warranty & Registration card • Support
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 13
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Hardware Description The PS121v2 USB Multifunction 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
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 14
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual USB Port The USB port of the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server is a standard USB connector. Figure 1-3 PS121 USB 2.0 Port Note: The USB Multifunction Print Server does not support printers using parallel connectors. If your printer
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 15
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual To Restore the Factory Default Settings Note: The factory default setting for the Print Server IP Address is DHCP enabled (provided automatically by a router or access point). During installation you must set a Static IP address in order
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 16
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1-6 Getting Started v2.0, April 2007
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 17
    a working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with at least one PC running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000,Windows 98SE, or Windows Me. • You have one unused port on a router. • You have a printer with a USB port. Note: The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server does not support printers using
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 18
    When installation is complete, your network configuration will look similar to the following: Router Printer Print Server PS121 Figure 2-1 Computers Multi-Function Printers The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server works with multi-function printers and PCs running Microsoft Vista, Windows XP
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 19
    the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. 2. Insert the Resource CD for the PS121v2 into your CD drive. The CD main page opens. 3. Click Install and Set Up the Print Server with This PC to start the installation wizard. Figure 2-2 Installation and Setup 2-3 v2.0, April 2007
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 20
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 4. Simply follow the installation instructions to connect your PS121v2 print server into your network. When you complete the Connect Equipment page, the installation assistant searches your network for the PS121v2 print server. If it
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 21
    the Resource CD. Warning: For Windows 98SE and Windows ME, print manager software from Epson and from some HP printers can block communications between your PC and the PS121v2. Uninstall such print manager software before proceeding with the Add Printer Port Wizard. Installation and Setup 2-5 v2
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 22
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Power on your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed. 2. Insert the Resource CD into your CD drive. The CD main page opens. Figure 2-4 3. Click Set Up the PC to Use an Installed Print Server to
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 23
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual a. Connect the supplied USB cable (A) from the print server to the printer. A Figure 2-5 b. Insert one end (B) of an Ethernet cable into an open Ethernet LAN port in your access point or router and insert the other end (C) into the
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 24
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows Vista 1. From the Windows Start menu of a computer connected to the same network as the USB Multifunction Print Server, click Settings then click Printers. 2. Click Add a Printer, select Add a local printer,
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 25
    PS121v2 User Manual The following screen opens: Figure 2-9 4. Enter the IP address of the USB Multifunction Print Server in the Hostname or IP address box. The Wizard will fill in the Port name box automatically. Click Next. Note: For information about viewing the IP address, see "Installation
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 26
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. Select Custom, and then click Settings. The Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor screen opens. 6. Configure the TCP/IP Port Monitor. Figure 2-11 For Protocol, select LPR, and then enter PS121v2 as the Queue Name in the LPR Settings.
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 27
    page. Figure 2-13 10. Click Print a test page, and then click Finish. 11. Check the printer attached to the USB Multifunction Print Server to verify that the test page printed successfully. If you are unable to print a test page, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting" Installation and Setup v2.0, April
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 28
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Adding a Printer with Windows XP or Windows 2000 1. Run the Windows Add Printer Wizard as follows: a. From the Windows Start menu of a computer connected to the PS121v2, click Printers and Faxes. b. Click Add a printer and then Next to
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 29
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard opens. Click Next to open the Add Port screen shown below: Figure 2-17 f. Click Next to proceed. Fill in the IP address you will use for the printer in the Add Port screen. Note: For information
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 30
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual h. From the Add Port screen, enter the IP address of the print server in the IP Address field. Click Next to proceed. i. In the Device Type section of the Additional Port Information Required screen, select Custom. and then click Settings.
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 31
    Install Printer Software screen, find the manufacturer and model of the printer you connected to the USB port on the print server. Figure 2-20 If you do not see your make and model of printer in the lists, and you are connected to the Internet, you can click the Windows Update button to download
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 32
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual e. Click Next to proceed. The following screen opens: Figure 2-21 f. Click Finish. 3. Print a test page to verify successful printing on your network. a. Upon completion of the Add Printer Wizard, you will be prompted to print a test page
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 33
    Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 5. If your printer model does not appear, click the Generic button. 6. Click OK to return to the Untitled 1 window. 7. In the LPR Printer Selection box, click Change... 8. In the Printer Address field, type the IP address of the USB Multifunction Print Server. You
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 34
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 2-18 v2.0, April 2007 Installation and Setup
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 35
    for temporary exclusive use by one PC (Microsoft Vista, Windows XP or Windows 2000 only) • Upgrading the print server firmware and/or SmartWizard from a Windows PC • Viewing the printer port status • Viewing and updating settings • Change the password Reserving a Multi-Function Printer to Scan, Copy
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 36
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 1. Click the SmartWizard icon, , in the system tray to open the wizard. Figure 3-1 2. Click Reserve. The status icon changes to a red cross, indicating that the print server is now reserved. Figure 3-2 3-2 v2.0, April 2007 Managing the
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 37
    you want to connect to another print server, release the print server you reserved and select the device you want from the displayed list. Upgrading the Print Server Software The Smart Wizard lets you check whether there is an update to the print server firmware or Smart Wizard and, if so, lets you
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 38
    USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing the Printer Port Status To view the port status: 1. Open your Web browser and type in the IP address of the print server in the browser's Address text box. The browser displays a pop-up window prompting you for the user name and password
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 39
    the Smart Wizard You can use the Smart Wizard to view and update settings for PCs running Vista or Windows. 1. Click the Smart Wizard icon, , in the system tray and click the Update Settings tab. Each PS121v2 print server in your local network are listed, displaying the device name, MAC address, IP
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 40
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Viewing or Updating Settings with Your Web Browser You can use your Web browser to connect to the print server's browser-based interface. You must know the IP address for the print server. To view or edit the IP settings: 1. Open your Web
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 41
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual The browser displays the PS121v2 name and firmware version, and its IP settings. Figure 3-8 4. To edit the IP settings, click LAN IP Setup in the main menu. Figure 3-9 Warning: Leave the DHCP Client setting as Disable so that the print
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 42
    to restrict access to the print server setup, you can change the password as follows: 1. Open your Web browser and type in the IP address of the print server in the browser's Address text box. The browser opens a pop-up window prompting you for the user name and password. Figure 3-10 2. For the user
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 43
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 3. Click Configure Server in the main menu. Figure 3-11 4. In the Old Password text box, type the password you used to log in. 5. Type the new password in the New Password text box, and the Repeat New Password text box. 6. Click Apply to
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 44
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 3-10 v2.0, April 2007 Managing the Print Server
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 45
    of the Printer" on page 4-3 Basic Functioning Note: For the most up-to-date PS121v2 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit www.netgear.com. If you have trouble setting up your PS121v2, check the tips below. The print server has no power • Make sure the power cord is connected to the
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 46
    error message appears when printing Consult Windows help. The print server is not found Make sure you can access other places from your computer. If you cannot, then troubleshoot your computer or Internet connectivity. If you are running a software firewall, disable it. This includes the Windows XP
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 47
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Checking the Current Status of the Printer You can check the current status of the printer remotely from the Web configuration screen. The following conditions are displayed. • Current status - on-line, off-line, out of paper • Print State
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 48
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual 4-4 Troubleshooting v2.0, April 2007
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 49
    Configuration Settings The following table lists the default settings of your USB Multifunction Print Server. Feature Smart Wizard Network Settings DHCP User Name Password Technical Specifications Description Enabled Enabled (The print server must be set to a static IP in order to perform properly
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 50
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual Technical Specifications (continued) Power Specifications for the Print Server Operating Temperature 55 022 (CISPR22), Class B EN 55 024 C-Tick N10947 A-2 Default Configuration Settings and Technical Specifications v2.0, April 2007
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 51
    understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing Preparing a Computer for Network Access Glossary http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm
  • Netgear PS121v2 | PS121v2 Reference Manual - Page 52
    NETGEAR USB Multifunction Printer Server PS121v2 User Manual B-2 Related Documents v2.0, April 2007
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
202-10211-02
April 2007
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
NETGEAR USB
Multifunction Printer
Server PS121v2 User
Manual