Preface; Purpose; Audience - NETGEAR PS104 Installation And Reference Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
Print Server, or Model PS110 Print Server.
Supporting multiple protocols and operating systems, these print servers provide an effective
solution for networked PCs to connect to the same printer, processing and trafficking printing
requests to any parallel device. These print servers are fast and easy to set up with FirstGear
NETGEAR software configuration program.

Purpose

This guide describes how to set up the Model PS104 Print Server, Model PS105 Print Server, and
Model PS110 Print Server. If your network is operating in a Microsoft environment and you are
using Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT , refer to the Model PS104/PS105/
PS110 Print Server Quick Installation Guide (NETGEAR part number M1-PS100NA-1).
However, this guide provides you with further reference information.
In this guide, the Model PS104 Print Server, the Model PS105 Print Server, and the Model PS110
Print Server are referred to collectively as the Model PS104/PS105/PS110 Series of print servers
or just the print server. Each model is referred to specifically when features or functions are unique
to that particular model.

Audience

To configure and install the print server, you should have the following background and
experience:
• Working knowledge of basic network management concepts and terminology
• Working knowledge of tools and procedures to install and operate electronic equipment

Preface

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