User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Trademarks
- Statement of Conditions
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
- Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
- Product and Publication Details
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Manual
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration
- Overview of Wireless USB Print Server Setup
- Verify Printer and Network Readiness
- Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options
- Observe these Precautions
- Set Up the Print Server
- Now, Set Up a PC
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Two Ways to Log In to the WGPS606
- Using the IP Settings Options
- Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings
- Chapter 4 Management
- Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Specifications
- Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics
- Glossary
Introduction 2-1
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Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter introduces the NETGEAR NETGEAR WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print
Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606. Minimal prerequisites for installation are presented in
“System Requirements” on page 2-3.
About the Wireless USB Print Server
This manual describes the installation and use of the WGPS606 for operation with a Microsoft®
Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, or Windows® 98SE 2nd edition system.
For quick installation and setup, please see the WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server
Installation Guide. This manual describes in detail how to set up the WGPS606 and provides you
with further reference information.
The WGPS606 provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices, interacting
with a wireless router or access point. Typically, an in-doors access point provides a maximum
connectivity area with about a 300 foot radius. The NETGEAR WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless USB
Print Server with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 can support a small group of up to 4 computers and up
to 2 USB printers.
The auto-sensing capability of the NETGEAR WGPS606 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server
with 4-Port Switch WGPS606 allows packet transmission at up to 54 Mbps, or at reduced speeds
to compensate for distance or electromagnetic noise interference.
Support for Standards
The following standards and conventions are supported:
• Standards Compliant. The Wireless USB Print Server complies with the IEEE 802.11g
(DSSS).
• WEP support. Support for WEP is included. Both 64-bit and 128-bit keys are supported.
• WPA-PSK support. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which
provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key.