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Chapter 1IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® USB Multifunction Print Server.
NETGEAR Print Servers are fast and easy to set up with NETGEAR Print Server configuration
software. The print server allows you to share a printer without sharing your PC.
This manual describes in detail how to use the multi-function printer reservation feature, how to
reconfigure and troubleshoot the PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server and provides you with
further reference information.
This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the PS121v2 USB
Multifunction Print Server.
For quick installation and setup, please see the Installation Guide, which describes the installation
and use of the PS121v2 for operation with a Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000,
Windows® Me, or Windows® 98SE 2nd edition system.
Key Features
The key features of the USB Multifunction Print Server are:
•Versatility. The USB Multifunction Print Server supports MFP functions such as print, scan
copy, fax, and storage operations using the supported operating systems.
•Easy Installation and Configuration. The NETGEAR Print Server software that assures fast
and easy setup for Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. The
software makes it simple to add PCs to the network that can use the printer connected to the
print server.
•Extremely compact size. This allows the print server to be used even where space is
extremely limited.
•Ethernet Port. 10/100 BASE-T standard Ethernet capable to connect any 10/100 Mbps hub
and switch.
•USB 2.0 port. The PS121v2 USB Multifunction Print Server has one 480 Mbps USB 2.0 port
for connecting to the printer.