Start Here Instructions in this guide are for users with the following: • • Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT® A network card installed with the NetBEUI protocol All other users must refer to Installation and Reference for the Model PS104/ PS105/PS110 Printer Server on the PS100 Series Print Server Resource CD for complete hardware and software installation instructions. If you have not yet installed network cards in your PCs, you can use the Model FA310 network card, a NETGEAR™ product.
Package Contents PS100 Series Print Server (Model PS105 Print Server shown) 10/100 Mbps Print Server MODEL 1 PWR Link/Act Alert PRINTER 2 3 On=Link; Blinking=Rx NETWORK PS104 4 Col Power Adapter PS100 Series Print Server Resource CD, Installation Guide, Warranty & Owner Registration Card, Support Information Card 9002FB Verify that your package contains the following: • • • • • • • Model PS104, Model PS105, or Model PS110 print server Power adapter BNC terminator and T-Connector (Model PS105
Product Illustration Start Here PRINTER LEDs 10/100 Mbps Print NETWORK LEDs Server MODEL 1 PWR 2 3 PS104 4 On=Link; Blinking=Rx NETWORK Link/Act Alert PRINTER Col PWR LED Front Panel of the Model PS104 Print Server PRINTER LEDs 10 Mbps NETWORK LEDs Print Server MODEL 1 PWR 2 3 4 PS105 5 On=Link; Blinking=Rx NETWORK Link/Act Alert PRINTER Col PWR LED Front Panel of the Model PS105 Print Server PRINTER 2 LEDs PRINTER 1 LEDs NETWORK LEDs 10/100 Mbps Print PWR Server Link/Act Aler
LEDs The following table describes the activity of the LEDs on the PS100 Series print servers. Label Color PWR (power) Green Activity Description On Power is supplied to the print server. PRINTER, PRINTER 1, or PRINTER 2 Link/Act Alert Green Amber On A printer is connected to the port. Off No printer is connected to the port. Blinking Data transmission is occurring on the port. On The connected printer is offline, is out of paper, or has a paper jam.
Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model PS104 Print Server and Model PS105 Print Server has one parallel PRINTER port, and the rear panel of the Model PS110 Print Server has two parallel ports for printers (PRINTER 1 and PRINTER 2). These printer ports accept either printers or other parallel devices such as a plotter.
Typical Applications This section illustrates some examples of how the PS100 Series print servers are typically installed in a network. Key Model PS104 Print Server 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 1 PRINTER 2 NETWORK 3 4 12VDC 1.2A Normal/Uplink Limited to 3 m in length NETGEAR Model EN108 hub 10 BASE-T HUB Pwr EN108TP Col 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Model PS110 Print Server NETWORK PRINTER 1 12VDC 1.
Install the Print Server You can place the print server on a desktop or any flat surface. To save work space, you can also mount the print server with Velcro strips on the side of a printer. Connect the Printer Cables Connect a cable (not provided) from the printer to the parallel PRINTER port on the print server. If you are connecting one printer to the Model PS110 Print Server, you can use either of the ports.
Using the BNC Network Port (Model PS105) The BNC-T connector included in the package contents must be used with thin coaxial cable for a 10BASE2 connection to other network devices that have a BNC port. To terminate the connection on the last device in the network segment, you must use the BNC terminator (also included in the package contents). Ethernet specifications limit the segment length of coaxial cable to 185 m, the maximum distance between nodes to 0.
5 Install and Set Up If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT, this section provides you with information about how to set up each Windows PC so that it can recognize the print server. Before proceeding with these instructions, make sure you have assigned a name to your workgroup on your PC. Note: Installation and setup of the NETGEAR software is required on each PC needing access to the printers that will be attached to the print server.
Setting Up Your PC to Recognize the Print Server You must set up each PC that will print to the print server. Before proceeding, verify that: • • • The print cable is connected to the printer port. The AC adapter is plugged into the wall socket. The Ethernet cable is plugged into the LAN. To set up each PC: 1. Double-click on the desktop icon you named in step 8 of the previous section. 2. Click on “Setup.” 3.
6. Click on “OK” when the “Add Port” screen appears, informing you that you have successfully added the port. If you are a Windows 95 or Windows 98 user, take note of this port number (the number is written as “PSxxxxxx_P1” or “PSxxxxxx_P2”). You will need this information for step 3 in the next section. The next sections are written for Windows 95 or Windows 98 users and for Windows NT users, respectively.
Complete the Setup Process (Windows 95/98 and NT) 1. Select “Yes” when asked to print a test page, and click on “Finish.” 2. Click on “End” in the “Add Port” screen to complete the setup process. You are now ready to use the printer attached to your print server. Troubleshooting Problem Solution When using the FirstGear Setup Program to browse the network from the network administrator’s PC, the print server cannot be seen.
Technical Specifications General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3u, 100BASE-TX, Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T CSMA/CD Interface Model PS104 Print Server Four 10BASE-T network ports (RJ-45) Model PS105 Print Server Four 10BASE-T network ports (RJ-45) and one BNC port Model PS110 Print Server One 10/100BASE-T network port (RJ-45) Power Specifications Input voltage 100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, according to the power adapter Output voltage 12 V DC at 0.
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EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that the Model PS104, Model PS105, or Model PS110 print server is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). Compliance is dependent upon the use of shielded data cables.
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