Introduction; Features - NETGEAR PS104 Installation And Reference Manual

This chapter describes the features and the components of the Model PS104/PS105/PS110/PS113
print server.

Features

The Model PS100 series of print servers offers:
• Support for multiple protocols (NetBEUI, TCP/IP, and IPX/SPX)
• Support for multiple operating systems (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT,
Windows 2000, Novell NetWare, and UNIX)
• Easy configuration of the device with FirstGear, NETGEAR configuration software that
assures fast and easy setup for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Window NT users
• Support for 10BASE-T Ethernet connection with four 10BASE-T ports on the Model PS104
Print Server, four 10BASE-T ports and a BNC port on the Model PS105 Print Server, or
10/100BASE-T Ethernet connection on the Model PS110 and Model PS113 Print Server
• One IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel port on the Model PS104 and Model PS105 Print
Servers, two bidirectional parallel ports on the Model PS110 Print Server, and three
bidirectional parallel ports on the Model PS113 Print Server
• Extensive LED indicators for at-a-glance status information
• Built-in repeater functionality (Model PS104 and Model PS105 Print Servers)
• Compact size to fit into limited space in a work area
• In a TCP/IP environment, configurability to allow others to print to one of your printers from
anywhere on the Internet

Introduction

Chapter 1
Introduction
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