Linksys WPS11 User Manual

Wireless

PrintServer

T

he EtherFast®Wireless PrintServer provides an easy solution for

placing a printer on your wireless network. Don’t waste valuable
system and network resources or create printing bottlenecks by
attaching a printer to one of the nodes on the network. Instead,place
a printer anywhere in range of your wireless devices using this con­venient device. You will save space and time,and increase your net­work performance as well.

Hook up a printer to the Wireless PrintServer from anywhere in your
workplace and you’ll save processing time by freeing your dedicated
print server PC and controlling print jobs with its remote management
utility. A 256 KB memory buffer handles your graphics jobs effort­lessly, while an easy installation gets you printing in just minutes.

Compatible with virtually all printers and major operating systems,
your data-intensive print jobs will breeze through with maximized
speed and reliability. Let the functionality of the Wireless PrintServer
customize your network’s capabilities to meet your printing needs
time and again.

• Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4 GHz-Compliant

Equipment

• Long Operating Range: Up to 300' (91 m) Indoors and 1500'

(457 m) Outdoors

• Configurable Through Y our Networked PC's Web Browser

• Runs with Virtually All Laser,Ink Jet,Bubble Jet,Color and Dot

Matrix Printers

• Integrates Through Both Ethernet and Wireless Connections

• Works with Virtually All Major Operating Systems

• Stand-Alone Unit—No Dedicated Print Server PC Needed

• Easy-to-Use Built-In Remote Management Utility

• 256 KB RAM Buffer for Faster Graphics Performance

• 512 KB Flash Memory for Future Upgrades

• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day ,7 Days a Week,T oll-

Free US Calls

• 1-Year Limited Warranty

• Stand-Alone PrintServer—No Dedicated Print
Server PC Required

• Share a Printer With Everyone on Your Network

• Runs with Virtually All Laser, Ink Jet, Bubble
Jet, Color and Dot Matrix Printers

• Compatible with Virtually All Major Operating
Systems

• Integrates Seamlessly Through Both Ethernet
and Wireless Connections

• Supports a High Data Rate Up to 11 Mbps

• Remotely Administered Through Your Network
Connection

Now you have the freedom to place a printer

practically anywhere on your wireless network.

Features

Features

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Wireless PrintServer

Model No.: WPS11 ver. 3

Instant Wireless™Series

Package Contents

DS-WPS11-92002A JL

Wireless PrintServer

• One Wireless PrintServer

• One Antenna using Reverse SMA Connector

• One Setup Utility CD-ROMwith User Guide

• One Power Adapter

• One Quick Installation and Registration
Card

System Requirements

• Microsoft

®

Windows 95,98, NT, 2000, ME,or XP

• One CD-ROM Drive

• One Ethernet Connection (for configuration pur-

poses)

• Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape

Navigator 4.0 or higher

• Printer with Parallel Port

Specifications

Model Number: WPS11 ver. 3
Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b,

IEEE 1284

Protocol: CSMA/CD
Ports: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port

One DB-25 Bi-directional Parallel Port

Transfer Speed:

LAN: 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps (Half Duplex)

20 Mbps or 200 Mbps (Full Duplex)

Parallel Ports: Up to 1.5 Mbps
Wireless: Up to 11 Mbps

Memory: 512 KB Flash Memory

256 KB Print Buffer

Button: Reset
Cabling Type: Network: UTP Categor y 5 or better

Printer: IEEE 1284 Standard Printer Cable

Wireless Range: Indoors:

up to

30 m (100') @ 11 Mbps

up to

50 m (165') @ 5.5 Mbps

up to

70 m (230') @ 2 Mbps

up to

91 m (300') @ 1 Mbps

Outdoors:

up to

152 m (500') @ 11 Mbps

up to

270 m (885') @ 5.5 Mbps

up to

396 m (1300') @ 2 Mbps

up to

457 m (1500') @ 1 Mbps

LEDs: LAN,WLAN,ACT, Err

Environmental

Dimensions: 4.76" x 3.74" x 1.18" (121 mm x 95 mm x 30 mm)
Unit Weight: 8.5 oz. (0.24 kg)

Power: External, 12V DC,800 mA

Certifications: FCC Class B,CE Mark
Operating Temp: 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)

Storage Temp: -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF)
Operating Humidity: 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity: 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing

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