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Connect the Print Server

The PS101 Mini Print Server connects directly to the Centronics parallel port on your

printer. After connecting it to your printer, you then connect the print server to a

network device (like a hub, router, or switch).

Centronics parallel port on the printer

Before you share the printer with the NETGEAR PS101 Mini Print Server, you should have at least one computer connected to an Ethernet network and have one unused port on an Ethernet hub, switch, or router.

Not Compatible with

Mini Centronics-C Printers

Note: For printers with a Mini- Centronics C port, you will need to use one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the PS111W, PS110 or PS113 along with the correct cable.

Note: The procedures described in this guide are for a TCP/IP-based network environment. For NetBEUI protocol printing, please see the Reference Manual.

1.With the printer turned off, connect the print server to the Centronics 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.

Printer with PS101 attached

Printer with PS101 attached

Netgear Router

DSL modem

Note: You may use a Category 3 (or higher)

Ethernet cable.

3.Turn the printer on.

4.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).

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 any light does not operate as indicated, go to the Troubleshooting section on page 9.

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