Amazon.com Product Review
Amazon.com Product Description
 | The NETGEAR PS121 USB 2.0 Mini Print Server offers: - An easy way to share a printer with multiple users on a network.
- A USB interface that is compatible with most USB printers.
- 10 Mbps Ethernet connection for fast data transfer.
- A 1-year warranty.
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The NETGEAR PS121 USB 2.0 Mini Print Server makes it easy for multiple users on a network to share a printer, letting you place the printer at a convenient spot for the entire office or out of the way altogether.
Multiple users on the network can share one printer with the PS121 Print Server. View larger. |
Easy Setup with USB 2.0 The PS121 works with most USB port printers from HP, Epson, Canon, Lexmark, and others, and it supports all major Windows operating systems.
Simply plug in the PS121 to your printer with the included USB cable on one end and connect it to your network via an Ethernet cord on the other. The print server features a 10 Mbps Ethernet connection for quick data transfer and an easy-to-use web-based management tool.
Save Time, Energy and Money Using the print server eliminates the need to have a dedicated PC always-on acting as a print server, thus conserving energy and saving money. The print server supports simultaneous print jobs and an on-board memory buffer keeps prints coming out quickly.
The NETGEAR PS121 USB 2.0 Mini Print Server is backed by a 1-year warranty.
What's in the Box PS121 USB Mini Print Server, resource CD, power adapter, 5-foot USB cable, installation guide, and warranty/support information card.
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
(100 customer reviews) 55 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Be Patient!,
October 24, 2005 troyronson "troyronson" (Concord, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: NETGEAR PS121 USB 2.0 Mini Print Server (Personal Computers)
The installation is a little challenging. However, after reading the "troubleshooting" section of the little instruction manual, it worked. Not sure about long-term reliability, as the unit seems to get very hot. Size-wise, perfect! No perceptible delay in spooling the printer. It does not make economic sense to buy a wireless print server, if the router and the printer remain stationary. This print server is great for my use, i.e. wireless Internet in one room, with remote printing in another. Will report back if any problems develop. Remember, be patient and keep trying all of the options during the installation.
FOLLOW-UP: Worked fine for two months until my old Canon BJC-2100 printer died (of natural causes that I believe are unrelated to the print server). Upon trying to re-install the print server with a new Canon Pixma IP3000 printer, I once gain ran into installation challenges. This time the print server did not recognize the printer nor the network...Read more
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Check out the compatible printer list before you buy!!!!,
December 18, 2004 Darrell J. Riffe "DJR" (Washington, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: NETGEAR PS121 USB 2.0 Mini Print Server (Personal Computers)
First off, let me say that I am a Netgear fan. I've been using their products for years, and I've always had good things to say about them. However, the PS121 has been a disappointment. When I bought the item, I was under the impression that it worked with most, if not all USB printers. My mistake!!! Be sure to check out the compatible printers list on Netgear's website for the PS121. You'll find that suprisingly few USB printers actually work with this unit. Recommendation: If you have an HP printer that you want to network -- Get an HP JetDirect server -- I've gone with the 175X. Even then, you won't get everything that you want on a multifunction unit such as the OfficeJet G85 (i.e., print, scan, copy, fax) from a network. But, at least the thing will actually function with the print command. Otherwise, unless you have a printer on Netgear's verified compatibility list, pass this one by -- NOTE: I cannot verify that those printers on Netgear's compatibility list will do...Read more
40 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Perfect solution to network your USB printer!,
April 16, 2004 Mike Lawrence (Boston, MA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: NETGEAR PS121 USB 2.0 Mini Print Server (Personal Computers)
Works great right out of the box. It can be set up in minutes by following the simple instructions. I wanted to get my HP PSC 2200 printer on my wireless network using Netgear's WGR614 router. The printer's USB cable goes in one end of the Netgear PS121 print server, Ethernet cable comes out the other end and into the router. Now I can print wirelessly using my IBM laptop and Netgear's WG511 wireless card. A fraction of the cost of wireless print servers. If you want to network your USB printer, this product's for you!
