Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch
2-2 Introduction
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•DHCP Support.
—Client: The WGPS606 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHCP server.
—Pass Through: For devices connected to its switch, the WGPS606 will pass through
exchanges to your DHCP server.
Key Features
The WGPS606 provides solid functionality, including these features:
•Easy Configuration. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard software that assures fast and easy setup
for Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP
•Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily,
using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely.
•Autosensing Ethernet Connection with Auto Uplink Interface. Connects to 10/100 Mbps
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.
•LED Indicators. Power and wireless activity are easily identified.
802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking
The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 provides a
bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11g compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides
connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and wireless router or access point systems.
Additionally, the WGPS606 supports the following wireless features:
• Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure,
retransmission of unacknowledged frames)
• RTS/CTS handshake
• Packet fragmentation and reassembly
• Authentication Algorithms (Open System, WEP Shared Key, WPA-PSK)
• Short or long preamble