Netgear PS121v1 PS121v1 Installation Guide - Page 3

Note: For printers with a parallel port, you will need to use one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the PS101 or PS110 along with the correct cable. Note: The procedures described in this guide are for a TCP/IPbased network environment. 1. With the printer turned off, connect the print server to the USB connector on the printer. 2. Insert one end of an Ethernet patch (or straightthrough) cable into an open Ethernet port in the network device (hub, switch, or router) and insert the other end into the Ethernet port on the print server. Not Compatible with Parallel Printers Note: You may use a Category 5 (or higher) Ethernet cable. 3. Connect the power adapter's cord into the back of the print server and then plug the adapter into a power source (such as a wall socket or power strip). 4. Turn the printer on. When power has been applied to the print server: The LINK light (green) should light up and may blink to show network activity. The ALERT light (yellow) should be off. Note: If either light does not operate as indicated, go to the Troubleshooting section on page 8. Printer with PS121 attached Printer with PS121 attached Netgear Router DSL modem 3 3 Install the Printer Server Software and Set Up the Print Server The PS121 comes with several software components that allow you to set up the print server and use administrative tools. You should install all the software onto one Windows computer to act as the print server administrator. For the other computers, only install the NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard as described on page 6. To install the NETGEAR Print Server software 1. Insert the USB Mini Print Server Resource CD in the CD-ROM drive. NETGEAR Print Server Software Installation wizard starts up automatically. If it does not start, double-click My Computer, double-click your CD-ROM drive, and double-click Setup.exe. 2. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to install the software. 3. For the administrative computer, install all components. Note: If this computer will just use the printer, only select the NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard. See Configure a Computer to Access the Print Server on page 5 for details. 4. Click Finish. To set up the print server 1. Click Start. Point to Programs and click NETGEAR Print Server>NETGEAR Print Server Setup Wizard. 2. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to set up the print server. If you have questions, click Help for information about a specific screen. Note: The PS121 Print Server can automatically obtain an IP address from the network using DHCP. However, NETGEAR recommends you use a fixed IP address to be able to use a Web browser to print a test page or to make configuration changes later. For a home or small office, use IP address information compatible with your router setup. The IP 4