NETGEAR WGPS606 Verify Printer and Network Readiness

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch

3-2 Basic Installation and Configuration

202-10083-01

Before you begin, gather your existing network settings such as the TCP/IP addresses and

networking protocols in use.

Verify Printer and Network Readiness

Assure that the following are available:

• You have a working Ethernet network running TCP/IP with at least one Windows 98SE, Me,

2000, or XP PC.

• You have a printer with a USB port.

Note: The NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606

does not support printers using parallel connectors. If your printer uses a parallel connector,

you should use one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the Model PS101 Mini Print

Server.

• You may also need to have your printer driver software handy. For most popular printers,

Windows already has the printer driver software available.

Network Setting Default Factory Setting

IP Address Provided automatically via DHCP for

initial setup but will be set to Static IP

by the Smart Wizard during initial

setup for regular operation

Note: Set up the printer you will use directly on a computer and verify that it is working

properly before connecting it to the WGPS606.

Contents

Main NETGEAR, INC. Technical Support Please register to obtain technical support Trademarks Statement of Conditions 202-10083-01 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice 202-10083-01 iv Product and Publication Details Contents Page Page Page Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats Page Chapter 2 Introduction About the Wireless USB Print Server Support for Standards Key Features 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink System Requirements Whats In the Box? Bottom Label Description Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch y| M8jj+.jj|.W8+. Introduction 2-5 Page Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration Overview of Wireless USB Print Server Setup WGPS606 Default Factory Settings Verify Printer and Network Readiness Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options Observe these Precautions Set Up the Print Server PRINT SERVER. Now, Set Up a PC Troubleshooting Tips Two Ways to Log In to the WGPS606 How to Log in Using the IP Address of the WGPS606 Page Using the IP Settings Options Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings Page Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch 4-2 Management Table 4-1. General Information Fields Backing Up the Wireless USB Print Server Settings Upgrading the Wireless USB Print Server Software Restoring Factory Default Settings Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Defaults Changing the Administrator Password Page Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings Page Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning The wireless USB print server has no power No lights are lit on the wireless USB print server Printing Errors The printer is printing garbage characters Differences in How Windows Handles Printing to the WGPS606 The print server is not found Nothing is printing I am using a DHCP server, and the Wireless USB Print Server gets an IP Address conflict Restoring the Default Configuration Windows Printer Port Management Appendix A Specifications Specifications for the WGPS606 Dimensions: 28x175x119 mm (1.1x6.9x4.7 inches) Page Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview Infrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) Wireless Channels Page WEP Wireless Security WEP Authentication Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch Wireless Networking Basics B-5 WEP Open System Authentication This process is illustrated in below. Figure B-1: 802.11 open system authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Open System Authentication: 802.11Authentication Open System Steps WEP Shared Key Authentication Page How to Use WEP Parameters WPA Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? What are the Key Features of WPA Security? Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Wireless LAN Page Page Page Page Is WPA Perfect? Product Support for WPA Page Page Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. Numeric A B C D E G I L M N P Q R S T U W