GUIDE TO ETHERNET PRINT SERVERS

NETGEAR PS121 USB 2.0 Mini Print Server

Manufacturer : Netgear
In Stock : 2

List Price:	$70.99
Price:	$52.95
You Save:	$18.04 (25%)

Features

Print server lets you share a printer with multiple users on a network
USB interface is compatible with most printers from HP, Canon, Epson, Lexmark, and others
10 Mbps Ethernet port and on-board memory makes for quick printing
Backed by a 1-year warranty
Device measures 3.4 x 0.96 x 2.32 inches (WxHxD)

Product Description

As the cost of printers have come down dramatically, many home and SOHO users have sought to add printers to their networks. Also, many of these printers now have a USB interface through which to connect to a network. If a cluster of 3 or more PCs seeks to be attached to a single printer, the NETGEAR PS121 USB Print Server can allow them to access that printer quickly and easily. The PS121 is compatible with wired or wireless routers from any vendor, and can enable a user to have a wired printing network within their broader wireless network. Configuration is simple via the Smart Wizard install assistant, providing a much more seamless user experience than other print servers. Sleek, compact, and easy to use, the PS121 USB Mini Print Server is the perfect solution to add printing to your home or office network.

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The NETGEAR PS121 USB 2.0 Mini Print Server offers:

An easy way to share a printer with multiple users on a network.
A USB interface that is compatible with most USB printers.
10 Mbps Ethernet connection for fast data transfer.
A 1-year warranty.

The NETGEAR PS121 USB 2.0 Mini Print Server makes it easy for multiple users on a network to share a printer, letting you place the printer at a convenient spot for the entire office or out of the way altogether.

Multiple users on the network can share one printer with the PS121 Print Server. View larger.

Easy Setup with USB 2.0
The PS121 works with most USB port printers from HP, Epson, Canon, Lexmark, and others, and it supports all major Windows operating systems.

Simply plug in the PS121 to your printer with the included USB cable on one end and connect it to your network via an Ethernet cord on the other. The print server features a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection for quick data transfer and an easy-to-use web-based management tool.

Save Time, Energy and Money Using the print server eliminates the need to have a dedicated PC always-on acting as a print server, thus conserving energy and saving money. The print server supports simultaneous print jobs and an on-board memory buffer keeps prints coming out quickly.

The NETGEAR PS121 USB 2.0 Mini Print Server is backed by a 1-year warranty.

What's in the Box
PS121 USB Mini Print Server, resource CD, power adapter, 5-foot USB cable, installation guide, and warranty/support information card.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 3.00 out of 94 reviews

Rating :
Worked Great with XP. Watch out with Windows 7 - A1 Shopper, Mar 08, 2010

This product has remained in a drawer since I brought it home. It did not work with Windows 7 and Netgear did not appear to be working on fixing new drivers. Multiple posting on the net proved I was not the only one with this problem and complaint. Recently, some people have begun to post encouraging solutions, so I will try those next. If they work, I still won't change my review because Netgear seemed deaf to the problem for so long.

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wont work - James D. Crance, Feb 08, 2010

got two could not get eather to work on two differnt systems or 3 differnt printers ended up trash caning both would not work on xp, vista, or windows 7

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For me a great print server - The Computer Genius, Dec 20, 2009

This was not brought from Amazon but I have brought plenty from here so hopefully they will still allow me to review this. This is from another site

This print server priced is the best bang for the buck. I have a samsung laser printer and it works fine. I have a dual band router (Netgear wndr 3700) and it works find on both bands. 2.4 and 5g. The only issue I realized with the software of this print server was at the end you might have to configure the tcp/ip address yourself because for some reason it uses a usb virtual port when it should use a tcp/ip address port. Since I am in the business it was a snap for me but for some people who might not know what I'm even talking about you might run into issues. This just replaced a print server it was a linksys a wps54g and that was terrable. the firmware froze up and the software was awful. Not once was I able to get that ps working. I am so happy I have this server. Even though It's not wireless I don't need it because it's small. Also my router is a dual band. (but with this print server I have no problems printing on either band I'm on unlike the old linksys even though it was wired) I've found in my career that wired products are much more relabile anyway. I don't have a desktop now I'm in and out with my laptop. (with this print server wired into my router) never did I have to reset or reconfigure it. I'm glad I got this. I never lost a connection.

3 WEEKS LATER

This is an update about this print server. I'd say I'm writing this about a month or at least 3 weeks later.

Well I was on vacation for 5 days with nothing hooked up and I've been in and out of the house everyday for my business. Never did I have a problem with it.

This is free advice what I do for all network devices is I get a router with DHCP reservation and make the device on a network a static ip in the router, to double proof it you can make it static in the server like I did with this one. The software you install at times configures the computer with the IP address at the time of installation. So if your power goes out or you turn your stuff off you might get a different ip address when you turn your devices on If that happens the server may not work. (thats what happened with my other printer) If you do it my way will never have a problem. (Providing the server is compatible with your printer) I've found if you just rely on DHCP with no reservation any wireless product you have most likely is goinging to have a problems. So if you understand what I'm talking about try it, if not hire a pro or read up on it.

This is what Technical support is suppose to tell you. Don't even try calling there they may not even understand the concept LOL. Good old USA sellilng it's self out to india, china etc.

I love this server its low cost, Looks like a toy, and it's great it's very reliable for me.

Rating :
Doesn't work with Windows 7! - G. Olsen, Nov 25, 2009

Just as the title states, this print server will not work with Windows 7. I couldn't even make it through the setup wizard without having to plug the printer in directly to my computer and install the drivers that way. Then, the setup wizard would finally finish, and it would allow me to print a test page. I still can't print anything at all. I've talked with technical support, followed directions I've found on the internet, and nothing works. And from what I gather, Netgear has no intention at all of ever making this piece compatible with Windows 7. Save your money.

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network - George D. Doak, Nov 11, 2009

Worked to allow me to use a printer that was not network ready. Most printer now have network software in them now.

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