Netgear WGPS606 - Manual

Netgear WGPS606

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Technical Support; Please register to obtain technical support; . Please retain your proof of purchase and warranty; Trademarks
  • Page 3 – Radio Frequency Notice; Note; RF Exposure Requirements
  • Page 4 – Product and Publication Details
  • Page 5 – Contents
  • Page 7 – Glossary
  • Page 9 – Chapter 1; This guide uses the following typographical conventions:; Typographical Conventions; Manual Scope; Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at
  • Page 10 – How to Print this Manual
  • Page 11 – Chapter 2; “System; About the Wireless USB Print Server; Support for Standards; The following standards and conventions are supported:
  • Page 12 – Pass Through; Key Features; Upgradeable Firmware.; g Standards-based Wireless Networking
  • Page 13 – Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink; System Requirements
  • Page 14 – The product package should contain the following items:; Bottom Label Description
  • Page 15 – The following table describes the bottom label information:
  • Page 16 – Power Socket; This socket connects to the WGPS606 power adapter.; Reset and Restore to Factory Defaults Button
  • Page 17 – Chapter 3; Overview of Wireless USB Print Server Setup; WGPS606 Default Factory Settings; “How to Restore the Factory Default Settings” on page 2-6
  • Page 18 – Verify Printer and Network Readiness; Assure that the following are available:; properly before connecting it to the WGPS606.
  • Page 19 – Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options; Figure 3-2: WGPS606 wireless data security options; Observe these Precautions
  • Page 20 – Set Up the Print Server; A setup wizard; USB; If the wizard screen does not appear, double click
  • Page 21 – Set up a printer
  • Page 22 – Troubleshooting Tips; and
  • Page 23 – Two Ways to Log In to the WGPS606; Using the Smart Wizard on the WGPS606 CD is the easiest.; How to Log in Using the IP Address of the WGPS606; A login window like the one shown below opens:
  • Page 24 – Log in using the default user name of; admin; and default password of; password
  • Page 25 – Using the IP Settings Options; IP Settings Current IP Addresses
  • Page 26 – Apply; Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings; Use this SSID
  • Page 27 – Chapter 4; Viewing General Information; Figure 4-1: Wireless USB Print Server Status screen; This screen shows the following parameters:
  • Page 28 – General Information Fields
  • Page 29 – Backing Up the Wireless USB Print Server Settings; Click Save to save a copy of the current settings to a file.; Upgrading the Wireless USB Print Server Software; the current settings of your wireless USB print server.
  • Page 30 – Figure 4-2: WGPS606 Upgrade Firmware page; Click Browse and locate the image upgrade file.; Restoring Factory Default Settings; After a restore, the password will be; , the DHCP client is enabled, the WGPS606; Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults
  • Page 31 – Reset to Factory Defaults.; Changing the Administrator Password
  • Page 33 – Chapter 5; Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings; Figure 5-1: Advanced Wireless Settings menu; Enable wireless radio.; If you disable the wireless radio, only devices that are directly; Power Saving; : Generally this is best left off. Select the option you will use.
  • Page 34 – RTS Threshold; the wireless communications to fail.
  • Page 35 – Chapter 6; “Basic Installation and Configuration” on page 3-1
  • Page 36 – Basic Functioning; If you have trouble setting up your WGPS606, check the tips below.; The wireless USB print server has no power; Printing Errors; The printer is printing “garbage” characters; Consult Windows help.
  • Page 37 – Differences in How Windows Handles Printing to the WGPS606; Disable the printer's bidirectional feature, if it is turned on.
  • Page 38 – Restoring the Default Configuration; “Reset and Restore to; Windows Printer Port Management
  • Page 39 – Appendix A; Specifications for the WGPS606
  • Page 41 – Appendix B; Wireless Networking Overview; Infrastructure Mode
  • Page 42 – Wireless Channels
  • Page 43 – The radio frequency channels used are listed in
  • Page 44 – WEP Wireless Security; WEP Authentication
  • Page 45 – Shared Key Authentication; WEP Open System Authentication; This process is illustrated in below.; Open System Steps
  • Page 46 – WEP Shared Key Authentication; Shared Key Steps
  • Page 47 – Key Size and Configuration
  • Page 48 – How to Use WEP Parameters; network uses Open System Authentication.; Use WEP for Encryption:; A transmitting 802.11 device encrypts the data portion of every; Use WEP for Authentication and Encryption:; A transmitting 802.11 device encrypts the data; Use WEP for Authentication Only; WPA Wireless Security; WPA offers the following benefits:
  • Page 49 – Enhanced data privacy; How Does WPA Compare to WEP?
  • Page 50 – What are the Key Features of WPA Security?
  • Page 51 – WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User; Wired Network with Optional; Access Control; Wireless LAN; Login
  • Page 53 – The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message.
  • Page 54 – WPA Data Encryption Key Management
  • Page 55 – Michael
  • Page 56 – Product Support for WPA; WPA requires software changes to the following:; Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients
  • Page 57 – Changes to Wireless Network Adapters
  • Page 58 – Changes to Wireless Client Programs
  • Page 59 – Numeric
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202-10083-01

202-10083-01
March 2005

NETGEAR

, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR

Reference Manual for the
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless
USB Print Server with 4-Port
Switch WGPS606

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Summary

Page 2 - Technical Support; Please register to obtain technical support; . Please retain your proof of purchase and warranty; Trademarks

ii 202-10083-01 NETGEAR, INC. Technical Support Please register to obtain technical support . Please retain your proof of purchase and warranty information. To register your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to www.netgear.com . If you do not ha...

Page 3 - Radio Frequency Notice; Note; RF Exposure Requirements

202-10083-01 iii Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice Note : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subje...

Page 4 - Product and Publication Details

202-10083-01 iv Product and Publication Details Model Number: WGPS606 Publication Date: March 2005 Product Family: wireless USB print server Product Name: NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 20...

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