Model PS105 Print Server
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INSTALL THE PRINT SERVER
You can place the print server on a desktop or any flat surface.
To save work space, you can also mount the print server with Velcro strips on the side of a printer.
CONNECT THE PRINTER CABLES
Connect a cable (not provided) from the printer to the parallel PRINTER port on the print server. If you are connecting one printer to the Model PS110 Print Server, or model PS113 Print Server you can use one of the ports.
CONNECT THE NETWORK CABLES
Use the following table for setting the push button switch and for selecting either a crossover or
Connecting | Connecting | Cable |
Network Port | Device | Used |
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Model PS104 |
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Port 1 set to Uplink | Hub or switch | |
Port 1 set to Normal | PC or router | |
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Port 2 set to Uplink | Hub or switch | |
Port 2 set to Normal | PC or router | |
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PS113 Print Servers |
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Note: Ethernet specifications limit the twisted pair cable (called a twisted pair segment) extended from a network port to 100 meters in length
Using the BNC Network Port (Model PS105)
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Ethernet specifications limit the segment length of coaxial cable to 185 m, the maximum distance between nodes to 0.5 m, and the maximum number of nodes per segment to 30. Make sure the cable meets the specifications as outlined in Installation and Reference for the Model PS104/PS105/PS110/PS113 Print Server on the PS100 Series Print Server Resource CD.
VERIFY POWER
Connect the power adapter first to the power receptacle on the rear panel of the print server and then to the power outlet on the wall. When power has been applied to the print server:
•The green Pwr (power) LED on the front panel is on.
•On the Model PS104 and Model PS105 print servers, the green Link/Rx LED on each connected network port is on.
•On the Model PS110 Print Server, the Link LED on the connected network port is on.
•The green Link/Act LED on the connected PRINTER, PRINTER 1, PRINTER 2 or PRINTER 3 port is on.
If you find any problems, refer to “Troubleshooting Information.”
Make sure the network interface cards installed in the workstations are in working condition and the software driver has been installed on the cards.
If required, verify the integrity of the print server by resetting it. Turn power to the print server off and then back on. If the problem continues and you have completed all the preceding diagnoses, con- tact NETGEAR Customer Support. For the telephone number of the representative in your area, see the Support Information Card that is included in your package contents.
ACCESS THE NETWORK PRINTER
If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows NT, this section provides you with information about how to set up each Windows PC so that it can recognize the print server.
Before proceeding with these instructions, make sure you have assigned a name to your workgroup on your PC.
Note: Installation and setup of the NETGEAR software is required on each PC needing access to the printers that will be attached to the print server.
Install the FirstGear for Print Server:Windows User
FirstGear, a software program used with NETGEAR products for quick and easy installation, is provided on the
To install FirstGear on your PC:
1.Turn the power on to your PC.
2.Insert the NETGEAR Resource
3.The installation process will start with the display of the NETGEAR window. If it does not, click on Start > Run >
and type in “Install.exe” at the prompt (for example, “D:Install.exe”) to start the installation process.