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Netgear USB Mini Print Server (PS121) Specs:
Product Name
Netgear USB Mini Print Server (PS121)
Manufacturer
Netgear
Product Number MPN
PS121NA
Retail Price
$85.95
EAN-13
0606449034684
EAN-14
00606449034684
EAN-14
06064490346844
UPC
606449034684
Dimensions
8.7 x 3 x 6.5 in.
Weight
2 lbs.
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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.
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.
Easy install, and runs perfectly. In the month I've had it there was only one instance where it stopped working momentarily, and all I had to do was taking out the power cord and plug it back in.
"Finicky setup and unreliable long-term operation"
Unfortunately, we did not have the best experience with this product. Initial setup was tricky, requiring the device to be unplugged/replugged, disconnected/reconnected several times before it was visible on the network.
Once installed and working, it mysteriously stopped working in about a week. Print requests would error out with 'device is busy.' If we then unplugged/disconnected the device, then replugged and reconnected it, the pages would print out. Made no sense.
We switched to the Zonet product and have not had any of these issues.
I bought the printer driver a few weeks back and was able to get it working on my desktop but not with the laptop... It has been resolved and is working but some settings I needed to do and were not explained in the instructions...
1) The printer server was able to print the test page after installation but would not print from any applications...
The reason for this is that Netgear does not set the ports up correctly and it was still detecting the port as USB instead of a TCP/IP port. To solve this you need to go into the printer settings and add a TCP/IP port with the printer IP address given after installation...
For some reason my version of windows XP did not recognize the printer server... If this happens, choose Network Printer Server (1 port) on each device that prints to the printer...
The installation was also interesting as well...
1) The instructions tell you to connect the blue cable that came with the router to the printer server... The printer server kit does not come with any cable... I had an extra ethernet cable which did not work since it is looking for a crossover cable...
2) You may need to turn off the firewall; I did (this is actually mentioned)...
After installation, there is a printer server window popup that shows the printer server, and if you want to reserve it (for multifunction printers)... If you refresh this window or reboot the PC, you can no longer see the printer server in the window. This feature can be accessed in the system tray as well... It seems like a software bug...
As others have mentioned, documentation is poor... I was also lucky that my father helped me to get this working since he has installed printer drivers...
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"For me a great print server"
"Doesn't work with Windows 7!"
"network"
"Finicky setup and unreliable long-term operation"