NETGEAR PS121 USB 2.0 Mini Print Server

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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.
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • 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)
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Netgear
  • DataLinkProtocol: Ethernet
  • EAN: 0606449034684
  • Format: CD
  • FormFactor: External
  • HardwarePlatform: PC
  • IsAutographed: 0
  • IsMemorabilia: 0
  • Label: Netgear
  • Manufacturer: Netgear
  • Model: PS121NA
  • MPN: PS121NA
  • NetworkInterfaceDescription: USB
  • OperatingSystem: Windows
  • PackageQuantity: 20
  • Platform: Windows
  • ProductGroup: CE
  • ProductTypeName: NETWORKING_DEVICE
  • ProductTypeSubcategory: 2300305
  • Publisher: Netgear
  • Studio: Netgear
  • UPC: 606449038507
  • Warranty: 1 year warranty

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Customer Reviews

Not easy to setup, but easy to maintain.2010-07-13
Once setup the system works well. I'm using it on a USB printer in an office setting for one of our printers. To allow a new user to print on this printer we need to install the printer locally, and then change the port settings to allow the user access... its "OK" but probably not a turn key solution for anyone without a decent amount of IT experience.
Great Print Server - Windows 7 compatible2010-06-14
This print server is compatible with Windows 7. You can print from as many computers, wired or wireless, that are on the same network as the print server. Setup may be complicated for newbies. I had to do some research to help me, as my refurbished print server didn't come with a CD, and I'll pass along some useful links (from the netgear site).

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I'm very happy with the print server - it works flawlessly once set up.
Of no use2010-05-26
Cannot get this device to work with Windows 7. I guess it us just too old and the drivers are incompatible.
Worked Great with XP. Watch out with Windows 72010-03-08
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.
wont work2010-02-08
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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