Page 2 - Technical Support; Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Technical Support YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT. PLEASE RETAINPROOF OF PURCHASE AND THE WARRANTY INFORMATION. To register your product, get product support or obtain product information and productdocumentation, go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. You will find technical support i...
Page 3 - Reference Manual
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR PS101Mini Print Server. With this print server you canshare your printer with all the computers in yourhome or office that run Microsoft® Windows®95 OSR2, 98, 2000, NT 4.x, Me, or XPoperating system. This installation guide shows you how to connectthe ...
Page 4 - Unpack the Box and Verify the Contents; Reference Guide
Unpack the Box and Verify the Contents When you open the box, verify that you received everything. The package includes: • PS101 Mini Print Server • AC power adapter • PS101 Resource CD, including a full Reference Guide and print server software • PS101 Installation Guide (this document) • Warranty ...
Page 5 - Connect the Print Server; When power has been applied to the print server:
Connect the Print Server The PS101 Mini Print Server connects directly to the Centronics parallel port on yourprinter. After connecting it to your printer, you then connect the print server to a network device (like a hub, router, or switch). Before you share the printer with the NETGEAR PS101 MiniP...
Page 7 - Suggest New Values; : Confirgure a Computer To Access the Print Server.; Advanced Settings
Note: The PS101 Print Server, by default, automatically obtains an IP address from the network. However, NETGEAR recommends you use a fixed IP address to beable to use a Web browser to print a test page or to make configuration changeslater. For a home or small office, use IP address information com...
Page 8 - NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard; PS101 Printer Server Resource
Configure a Computer To Access thePrint Server Before using the PS101 on your network, each computer that needs to access the print servermust have: • A connection to the network. • The printer added using the NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard . • Either the printer driver software already installed or, if...
Page 11 - Troubleshooting; The LINK light is not lit
Troubleshooting The LINK light is not lit The print server has no power. • Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to the print server. • Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If it isin a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If it...
Page 12 - I can not print from my computer; You may not have selected the correct printer in the; Start; NETGEAR Print; ) if asked about closing the browser window.
I can not print from my computer • You may not have selected the correct printer in the Print dialog box. • You may not have configured the computer to work with the print server. Go throughprocedure 4 on page 6 for each computer that will use the print server. • The computer may not be communicatin...
Page 13 - Glossary of Terms; : A communications network within a limited area, such as one; Mini Print Server System Requirements; A printer with a Centronics parallel port
Glossary of Terms Category 3 (CAT3) : A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for 10 Mbps networking up to 328 ft. (100m). Category 5 (CAT5) : A shielded twisted pair cable that meets requirements for 10 and 100 Mbps networking up to 328 ft. (100m). Local Area Network (LAN) : A commun...
Page 14 - Mini Print Server Specifications; Link and Alert lights; Environmental Specifications; Limited 2-year warranty
Mini Print Server Specifications Network Protocols : IEEE 802.3i, 10BASE-T CSMA/CD Interface, NetBEUI and TCP/IP Electromagnetic Emissions : CE mark, commercial; FCC Part 15, Class A; EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class A; VCCI Class A ITE; EN50082-1, C-Tick N10947 Safety Agency Approvals : CE mark, commerc...