NETGEAR PS110 Install the Print Server, Connect the Printer Cables, Connect the Network Cables

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Model PS105 Print Server

 

 

 

NETWORK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 straight-through cable when connect- ing the print server to other devices.

Connecting

Connecting

Cable

Network Port

Device

Used

 

 

 

Model PS104

 

 

Print Server

 

 

Port 1 set to Uplink

Hub or switch

Straight-through cable

Port 1 set to Normal

PC or router

Straight-through cable

Ports 2 through 4

PC or router

Straight-through cable

 

 

 

Model PS105

 

 

Print Server

 

 

Port 2 set to Uplink

Hub or switch

Straight-through cable

Port 2 set to Normal

PC or router

Straight-through cable

Ports 3 through 5

PC or router

Straight-through cable

 

 

 

Model PS110 and

 

 

PS113 Print Servers

 

 

 

Hub or switch

Straight-through cable

 

PC

Crossover cable

 

 

 

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)

The BNC-T connector included in the package contents must be used with thin coaxial cable for a 10BASE2 connection to other network devices that have a BNC port. To terminate the connection on the last device in the network segment, you must use the BNC terminator (also included in the package contents).

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 CD-ROM included in your package contents.

To install FirstGear on your PC:

1.Turn the power on to your PC.

2.Insert the NETGEAR Resource CD-ROM.

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.

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Contents T G E a R Package Content FeaturesStart Here Customer SupportLEDs Product IllustrationPRINTER, Printer 1, Printer 2, or Printer Network On Model PS104 and Model PS105Rear Panel Typical ApplicationsNumber of Ports PS104 PS105 PS110 PS113 Normal/Uplink Push Button Model PS104 and Model PS105 OnlyVerify Power Install the Print ServerAccess the Network Printer Connect the Printer CablesComplete the Setup Process Windows 95/98/2000 and NT Setting Up Your PC to Recognize the Print ServerWindows 95, 98, or 2000 Users Windows NT UsersProblem Solution TroubleshootingTechnical Specifications Replacement Power AdapterTrademarks NETGEAR, IncStatement of Conditions Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterNETGEAR, Inc Box Santa Clara, CA NETGEAR, Inc Support InformationInternet / World Wide Web