Section 1: Overview; Features - Motorola WPS870G User Manual

User Guide

Section 1: Overview

This chapter provides an overview of your Wireless Print Server's features.

Features

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Print Server! Your Wireless Print
Server (WPS870G) is designed to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. It
is packed with features, including:
Wireless LAN Support. Wireless stations supporting the IEEE 802.11g standard
(backwards compatible with 802.11b) can interoperate with the Wireless Print Server.
Both LAN and WLAN users can print to the attached printer or printers.
Versatility. The Wireless Print Server supports up to four protocols: TCP/IP, SMB
(Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI. It features an Ethernet
interface port and operating system support including Unix, NetWare (NDPS LPR
printing), and Microsoft Windows, as well as a USB 2.0 port (backwards compatible with
USB 1.1), and a Parallel port for added flexibility.
Easy Installation. The Wireless Print Server makes adding printers to your network
simple.
Easy Setup. A number of utility programs are supplied to simplify setup. For
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Windows 98SE/Windows Me
program makes it easy to configure the Wireless Print Server for a variety of network
and server configurations.
Web-based Interface. The web-based management tool makes it easy to configure the
print server from a variety of computer platforms.
Compact Size. Allows the Wireless Print Server to be used even where space is
limited.
Remote Management Tools. A variety of software tools are provided. In most
environments, both the Wireless Print Server and attached bi-directional printers can be
configured remotely.
Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support. The Wireless Print Server can act as an IPP
Server, allowing clients, suppliers, colleagues and others to print to your printer from
anywhere on the Internet. Windows IPP Client software is supplied for Windows 98SE
and Windows ME computers. IPP support is built-in to Windows 2000 and Windows XP
computers.
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