User manual NETGEAR WPGS606 INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] Remove the NETGEAR CD. 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 Set Up the Print Server First 1. INSERT THE NETGEAR CD. If the wizard screen does not appear, double click autorun. exe on the CD. What's on the CD?· · · A setup wizard Software utilities you use for customizing your print server The installation and reference guides These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router. [. . . ] Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete setting up the PC to use the printer you just set up on the wireless USB print server. Verify connectivity to the printer. Determining Placement The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless USB print server. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect. For best results, place your wireless USB print server: · · · · In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connection to the network has line-of-sight access (even if through walls). Away from sources of interference, such as computers, microwaves, and 2. 4 GHz cordless phones. Set the antenna vertically for best side-to-side coverage or horizontally for best top-to-bottom coverage. directly connected to your computer, refer to your printer documentation for assistance. Once the wireless USB print server is connected, always restart your network in this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem, turn off the router, shut off the wireless USB print server, turn off the printer, and shut down the computer. For each powered on computer or printer connected to the wireless USB print server, the corresponding LAN or printer status light will be lit. The label on the bottom of the wireless USB print server identifies these port and status light locations. If the wireless feature is turned off the wireless status light will be off. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and security settings of the router and wireless USB print server must match exactly. For example, entering nETgear for the SSID is not the same as entering NETGEAR. Both Ethernet cable and wirelessly connected computers must be configured to obtain IP and DNS addresses automatically via DHCP. [. . . ] Connect your printer directly to your computer and verify that you can print from your computer. If you cannot print from your computer when the printer is © 2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. [. . . ]