Set Up The Print Server - NETGEAR PS121 Installation Manual

For printers with a parallel port, you will need to use one
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of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the PS101 or
PS110 along with the correct cable.
The procedures described in this guide are for a TCP/IP-
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based network environment.
1. With the printer turned off, connect the print server to the USB
connector on the printer.
2. Insert one end of an Ethernet patch (or straight-
through) cable into an open Ethernet port in the
network device (hub, switch, or router) and insert the
other end into the Ethernet port on the print server.
Note: You may use a Category 5 (or higher)
Ethernet cable.
3. Connect the power adapter's cord into the back of
the print server and then plug the adapter into a
power source (such as a wall socket or power strip).
4. Turn the printer on.
When power has been applied to the print server:
The LINK light (green) should light up and may
blink to show network activity.
The ALERT light (yellow) should be off.
Note: If either light does not operate as indicated,
go to the Troubleshooting section on page 8.
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Not Compatible with
Parallel Printers
Printer with PS121
attached
Printer with PS121 attached
Netgear Router
DSL modem
3 Install the Printer Server Software and
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Set Up the Print Server

The PS121 comes with several software components that allow you to set up the print server
and use administrative tools. You should install all the software onto one Windows computer to
act as the print server administrator. For the other computers, only install the NETGEAR Add
Printer Wizard as described on page 6.
To install the NETGEAR Print
Server software
1. Insert the USB Mini Print Server Resource CD in the
CD-ROM drive. NETGEAR Print Server Software
Installation wizard starts up automatically. If it does
not start, double-click My Computer, double-click
your CD-ROM drive, and double-click Setup.exe.
2. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard
to install the software.
3. For the administrative computer, install all components.
Note: If this computer will just use the printer, only select the NETGEAR Add Printer
Wizard. See Configure a Computer to Access the Print Server on page 5 for details.
4. Click Finish.
To set up the print server
1. Click Start. Point to Programs and click NETGEAR Print Server>NETGEAR Print
Server Setup Wizard.
2. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to set up the print server.
If you have questions, click Help for information about a specific screen.
The PS121 Print Server can automatically obtain an IP address from the network
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using DHCP. However, NETGEAR recommends you use a fixed IP address to be able to
use a Web browser to print a test page or to make configuration changes later. For a home
or small office, use IP address information compatible with your router setup. The IP
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