Netgear PS104, PS110 Reference Guide
Installation and Reference for the Model PS104/PS105/ PS110 Print Server
NETGEAR
A Bay Networks Company
4401 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 888-NETGEAR
M-PS100NA-1
May 1999
, Inc.
© 1999 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Declaration of Conformity
NETGEAR Model PS104, Model PS105, and
Model PS110 Print Servers
Tested to comply
with FCC St a n dards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE
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Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the product s described in this doc ument without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause har m f ul interference.
• This device must accept any interferenc e re ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operat ion.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if n ot installed
and used in accordance with the inst ructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol lowing measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenn a.
• Increase the separati on between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model PS104 Print Server, Model PS105 Print Server, and Model PS110 Print
Server are shielded against the generation of radio int erference 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).
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Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR Model PS104 Print Server, Model PS105 Print Server, and Model PS110
Print Server gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das
vorschriftsmäßige B etreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann je doch gewissen Beschränkunge n unterliegen. Lesen
Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the Model PS104 Print Server, Model PS105 Print Server, and Model PS110 Print Server have
been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The
operation of some equipment (for exam ple, te st transmitters) in accord a nce with the re gu latio ns may, however , be
subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and
has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Compliance with the applicable regu la tio ns is dep enden t upon the use of shield ed cabl es. It is the responsibility of the
user to procure the appropriate cables.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI-B) Statement
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information
T echnology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause
radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
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(008000-NETGEAR)
• United Kingdom: 0171-571-5120
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http://NETGEAR.baynetworks.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer
or Netscape are required.
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Contents
Preface
Purpose .......................................................................................................................... xvii
Audience .................................. .......................... .......................... .......................... ......... xvii
Conventions ................................................. ...................................... ............................xviii
Special Message Formats .......................................................................................xviii
Use of Enter, Type, and Press .................................................................................xviii
Other Conventions ....................................................................................................xix
Related Publication ..........................................................................................................xix
Chapter 1
Introduction
Features ..........................................................................................................................1-1
Front Panel ........................................................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ......................1-2
LEDs ........................................................................................................................1-3
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................1-5
Normal/Uplink Push Button on the Model PS104/PS105 Print Server ....................1-5
Chapter 2
Installation
Preparing the Site ...........................................................................................................2-1
Verifying Package Contents ......................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...................................2-1
Connecting Devices to the Print Server ..........................................................................2-2
Verifying Power ..... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ............................................. ...2-3
Chapter 3
Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Printing
FirstGear for Print Server ...............................................................................................3-1
Installing and Setting Up FirstGear—User Installation ...................................................3-2
Setting Up Your PC to Recognize the Print Server ..................................................3-8
Installing and Setting Up FirstGear—Admin Installation ...............................................3-17
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Setting Up Your PC to Recognize the Print Server .......................................................3-23
Installing and Setting Up FirstGear—Diskette Option ..................................................3-23
Setting up the Print Server Using NetBEUI and TCP/IP ...............................................3-24
Configuring the Print Server Using NetBEUI .........................................................3-24
Configuring the Print Server Using TCP/IP ............................................................3-24
Chapter 4
Microsoft Windows NT Printing
FirstGear for Print Server ...............................................................................................4-1
Installing and Setting Up FirstGear—User Installation ...................................................4-2
Setting Up Your PC to Recognize the Print Server ..................................................4-8
Installing and Setting Up FirstGear—Admin Installation ...............................................4-18
Setting Up Your PC to Recognize the Print Server ................................................4-24
Installing and Setting Up FirstGear—Diskette Option ..................................................4-24
Setting up the Print Server Using NetBEUI and TCP/IP ...............................................4-25
Configuring the Print Server Using NetBEUI .........................................................4-25
Configuring the Print Server Using TCP/IP ............................................................4-25
Setting Up Spooled LPR Printing with Windows NT 3.51 ......................................4-29
Setting Up Spooled LPR Printing with Windows NT 4.0 ........................................4-31
Chapter 5
Novell NetWare Printing
Configuration Overview ..................................................................................................5-1
Configuring the NetWare File Server .......................................................................5-2
Configuring Your Print Server ...................................................................................5-3
Determining a Device Name for Your Print Server ...................................................5-3
Using Your Print Server in a NetWare 3.x Network ........................................................5-3
Setting PSERVER Mode in NetWare 3.x (Bindery Mode) ........................................5-4
Setting RPRINTER Mode in NetWare 3.x (Bindery Mode) ......................................5-7
Using Your Print Server in a NetWare 4.x Network ......................................................5-11
Setting PSERVER Mode in a NetWare 4.x NDS Mode Network ...........................5-11
Setting PSERVER Mode in a NetWare 4.x Bindery Emulation Network ................5-14
Setting RPRINTER Mode in a NetWare 4.x NDS Mode Network ..........................5-16
Setting PSERVER Mode in NetWare 5.x NDS Mode Network ..............................5-19
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Using Advanced Functions ...........................................................................................5-20
Servicing Multiple NetWare Bindery File Servers ..................................................5-20
Attaching to More Than One NetWare Print Server ...............................................5-21
Using Logical Ports ................................................................................................5-22
Configuring Logical Printers on the Print Server .............................................5-22
Configuring NetWare File Server to Connect to Logical Printers ....................5-23
Chapter 6
UNIX Printing Using TCP/IP
Temporary IP Address Resolution ..................................................................................6-3
Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server Using DHCP ......................................6-3
Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server Using BootP .......................................6-3
Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server Using RARP .......................................6-4
Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server Using ARP .........................................6-6
Configuring Your Print Server Using FTP .......................................................................6-7
Configuration Example .............................................................................................6-7
List of FTP Files and Commands Supported by the Print Server ............................6-8
Setting the Print Method .................................................................................................6-9
LPD Configuration and Printing ..............................................................................6-10
Configuring LPD on IBM AIX 4.15 ...................................................................6-10
Configuring LPD on System V .........................................................................6-11
Configuring LPD on BSD .................................................................................6-12
Printing Using LPD ................................ ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .6-13
Printing Using FTP ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ............................................. .6-14
Printing Using DSI ....................................... ............................................. ....... ...... .6-14
Chapter 7
Using Advanced Management Tools
Configuring Using the FirstGear Print Server Administration Program ..........................7-1
Advanced Print Server Configuration .......................................................................7-4
System Menu Tab ........................................ ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ......................7-5
NetWare PServer Menu Tab ..............................................................................7-6
NetWare RPrinter Menu Tab ..............................................................................7-9
TCP/IP Menu Tab ............................................................................................7-10
Logical Port Menu Tab .....................................................................................7-12
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Advanced Print Server Configuration Menu Bar ....................................................7-13
Control Menu Bar Option .................................................................................7-13
Printer Menu Bar Options ................................................................................7-14
Configuring Using PSCONFIG .....................................................................................7-15
PSCONFIG Fields ..................................................................................................7-15
Changing Configuration Menu Options ..................................................................7-16
System Configuration ............................................... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .7-16
NetWare Print Server Mode .............................................................................7-17
TCP/IP Configuration .......................................................................................7-18
NetBEUI Configuration ....................................................................................7-19
Logical Printer Configuration ...........................................................................7-20
Configuring Using QUICKSET ......................................................................................7-21
NetWare Print Server (PSERVER) Mode ...............................................................7-21
NetWare Remote Printer (RPRINTER) Mode ........................................................7-23
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B
Understanding IP Addresses
IP Addresses and the Internet .......................................................................................B-1
Netmask ........................................................................................................................B-3
Subnet Addressing ........................................................................................................ B-4
Private IP Addresses ..................................................................................................... B-6
Address Resolution Protocol ......................................................................................... B-7
IP Configuration by DHCP ............................................................................................. B-7
Appendix C
CONFIG File
CONFIG File TCP/IP Settings .......................................................................................C-1
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Appendix D
Using NetWare 5 NDPS
Overview ............................ ................... .................... ................... ................... ............... D- 1
Creating an NDPS Manager Object ........................................................................ D-1
Creating an NDPS Printer Agent ............................................................................D-3
Workstation Configuration .......................................................................................D-5
Installing and Configuring the Public Access Printers ...................................... D-5
Appendix E
IP Setup
Overview ............................ ................... .................... ................... ................... ............... E-1
Index
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Figures
Figure 1-1. Front Panel of the Model PS104 Print Server ..........................................1-2
Figure 1-2. Front Panel of the Model PS105 Print Server ..........................................1-2
Figure 1-3. Front Panel of the Model PS110 Print Server ..........................................1-3
Figure 1-4. Rear Panel of the Model PS104 Print Server ..........................................1-5
Figure 1-5. Rear Panel of the Model PS105 Print Server ..........................................1-6
Figure 1-6. Rear Panel of the Model PS110 Print Server ..........................................1-6
Figure 3-1. FirstGear Introductory Window ................................................................3-2
Figure 3-2. User Installation Option Window ..............................................................3-3
Figure 3-3. NETGEAR Print Server Software Installation Window ............................3-4
Figure 3-4. Choose Destination Location Window .....................................................3-5
Figure 3-5. Select Program Folder Window ...............................................................3-6
Figure 3-6. Setup Complete Window ............................................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ...3-7
Figure 3-7. Firstgear for Print Server Icon ..................................................................3-8
Figure 3-8. Setup Icon ... ............................................. ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ......... 3- 9
Figure 3-9. Setup Window .................................... ...... ....... .........................................3-9
Figure 3-10. Printer Select Window (Add Port) ..........................................................3-10
Figure 3-11. ADDPORT Window (Epson Connection) ...............................................3-11
Figure 3-12. Epson Spool Manager Queue Setup Window .......................................3-11
Figure 3-13. ADDPORT Window ................................................................................3-12
Figure 3-14. Add Printer Wizard Window (Manufacturer and Model of Printer) .........3-12
Figure 3-15. Add Printer Wizard Window (Driver Installation) ....................................3-13
Figure 3-16. Add Printer Wizard Window (Printer Name) ..........................................3-14
Figure 3-17. Add Printer Wizard Window (Print Test Page) .......................................3-15
Figure 3-18. Add Port Window (Setup Complete) ......................................................3-16
Figure 3-19. FirstGear Introductory Window ..............................................................3-17
Figure 3-20. “Admin Installation” Option Window .......................................................3-18
Figure 3-21. NETGEAR Print Server Software Installation Window ..........................3-19
Figure 3-22. Choose Destination Location Window ...................................................3-20
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Figure 3-23. Select Program Folder Window .............................................................3-21
Figure 3-24. Setup Complete Window .......................................................................3-22
Figure 3-25. Install From Disk Window .......................................................................3-23
Figure 3-26. Firstgear for Print Server Icon ................................................................3-24
Figure 3-27. Firstgear for Print Server Window ..........................................................3-25
Figure 3-28. NETGEAR Print Server Administration Program Window .....................3-26
Figure 3-29. TCP/IP Menu .........................................................................................3-27
Figure 4-1. FirstGear Introductory Window ................................................................4-2
Figure 4-2. User PC Installation Option Window ........................................................4-3
Figure 4-3. NETGEAR Print Server Software Installation Window ............................4-4
Figure 4-4. Choose Destination Location Window .....................................................4-5
Figure 4-5. Select Program Folder Window ...............................................................4-6
Figure 4-6. Setup Complete Window ............................................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ...4-7
Figure 4-7. Firstgear for Print Server Icon ..................................................................4-8
Figure 4-8. Firstgear for Print Server Setup Icon .......................................................4-9
Figure 4-9. Setup Window .................................... ...... ....... .........................................4-9
Figure 4-10. Printer Select Window (Add Port) ..........................................................4-10
Figure 4-11. ADDPORT Window (Epson Connection) ...............................................4-10
Figure 4-12. Epson Spool Manager Queue Setup Window .......................................4-11
Figure 4-13. Add Port Window (Added port successfully) ..........................................4-12
Figure 4-14. Add Printer Wizard Window (Add Ports) ................................................4-12
Figure 4-15. Add Printer Wizard Window (Manufacturer and Model of Printer) .........4-13
Figure 4-16. Add Printer Wizard Window (Printer Name) ..........................................4-14
Figure 4-17. Add Printer Wizard Window (Sharing Ports Screen) .............................4-15
Figure 4-18. Add Printer Wizard Window (Print Test Page) .......................................4-16
Figure 4-19. Printer Select Window (End Setup) .......................................................4-17
Figure 4-20. FirstGear Introductory Window ..............................................................4-18
Figure 4-21. Admin Installation Option Window .........................................................4-19
Figure 4-22. NETGEAR Print Server Software Installation Window ..........................4-20
Figure 4-23. Choose Destination Location Window ...................................................4-21
Figure 4-24. Select Program Folder Window .............................................................4-22
Figure 4-25. Setup Complete Window .......................................................................4-23
Figure 4-26. Install From Disk Window .......................................................................4-24
Figure 4-27. Firstgear for Print Server Icon ................................................................4-25
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Figure 4-28. Firstgear for Print Server Window ..........................................................4-26
Figure 4-29. NETGEAR Print Server Administration Program Window .....................4-27
Figure 4-30. TCP/IP Menu .........................................................................................4-28
Figure 7-1. NETGEAR Print Server Administration Program .....................................7-2
Figure 7-2. FirstGear Setup Utility Quick Setup Screen .............................................7-3
Figure 7-3. System Menu Tab Window ......................................................................7-5
Figure 7-4. NetWare PServer Tab Window ................................................................7-7
Figure 7-5. NetWare RPrinter Tab Window ................................................................7-9
Figure 7-6. TCP/IP Menu Tab Window .....................................................................7-10
Figure 7-7. Logical Port Menu Tab Window .............................................................7-12
Figure B-1. Three Main Address Classes .................................................................. B-2
Figure B-2. Example of Subnetting a Class B Address ............................................. B-4
Figure D-1. Create NDPS Manager Object Window .................................................. D-2
Figure D-2. Create Printer Agent Window .................................................................D-3
Figure D-3. Configure Port Handler Window .............................................................D-4
Figure E-1. NETGEAR Print Server IP Address Configuration .................................. E-2
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Tables
Table 1-1. LED Descriptions ....................................................................................1-3
Table 2-1. Cable Selection and Normal/Uplink Push Button Settings ......................2-2
Table 3-1. Fields and Descriptions for TCP/IP Configuration .................................3-28
Table 4-1. Fields and Descriptions for TCP/IP Configuration .................................4-29
Table 4-2. Add a Spooled LPR Printer Fields ........................................................4-30
Table 4-3. Add LPR Compatible Printer Fields .......................................................4-31
Table 5-1. PSERVER Mode Printer Number Mapping ..............................................5-5
Table 5-2. RPRINTER Mode Printer Name Mapping ...............................................5-8
Table 5-3. Logical Printer Configuration Entries .....................................................5-23
Table 6-1. FTP Files in the Directory .......................................................................6-8
Table 6-2. FTP Commands ......................................................................................6-8
Table 6-3. Sample Commands for Using LPD on System V ..................................6-11
Table 6-4. Sample Commands for Using LPD on BSD ...........................................6-13
Table 6-5. Socket Number Definitions ....................................................................6-14
Table 7-1. Control Buttons on All Menu Tabs ............................................................7-4
Table 7-2. System Menu Tab Fields ..........................................................................7-6
Table 7-3. NetWare PSERVER Menu Tab Fields ....................................................7-7
Table 7-4. NetWare RPrinter Menu Tab Fields ........................................................7-9
Table 7-5. TCP/IP Menu Tab Fields ........................................................................7-11
Table 7-6. Logical Port Menu Tab Fields ................................................................7-13
Table 7-7. Advanced Print Server Configuration Menu Bar Selections ..................7-14
Table 7-8. Printer Menu Options ............................................................................7-14
Table 7-9. PSCONFIG Program Options ...............................................................7-15
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Table 7-10. NetWare Print Server Mode Fields .......................................................7-17
Table 7-11. TCP/IP Configuration Fields .................................................................7-18
Table 7-12. NetBEUI Configuration Fields ................................................................7-19
Table 7-13. Parameters and Definitions for Logical Printer Configuration ...............7-20
Table 7-14. Parameters and Definitions for PSERVER Mode ..................................7-22
Table 7-15. Parameters and Definitions for RPRINTER Mode ................................7-24
Table B-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet ................................. B-5
Table B-2. Netmask Formats ........................................................................... ...... .. B-5
Table C-1. Configuration Settings ....................................................... ...... ....... ...... .. C-1
Table C-2. CONFIG File Line Numbers ....................................................................C-3
Table E-1. IP Configuration Settings ........................................................................ E-1
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR™ Model PS104 Print Server, Model PS105
Print Server, or Model PS110 Print Server.
Supporting multiple protocols and operating systems, these print servers provide an effective
solution for networked PCs to connect to the same printer, processing and trafficking printing
requests to any parallel device. These print servers are fast and easy to set up with FirstGear
NETGEAR software configuration program.
Purpose
This guide describes how to set up the Model PS104 Print Server, Model PS105 Print Server, and
Model PS110 Print Server. If your network is operating in a Microsoft environment and you are
using Microsoft
PS110 Print Server Quick Installation Guide (NETGEAR part number M1-PS100NA-1).
However, this guide provides you with further reference information.
Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT, refer to the Model PS104/PS105/
™
, a
In this guide, the Model PS104 Print Server, the Model PS 105 Print Server, a nd the Model PS110
Print Server are referred to collectively as the Model PS104/PS105/PS110 Series of print servers
or just the print serv er. Each model is referred to specifica lly when fe atures or fu nctions ar e unique
to that particular model.
Audience
To configure and install the print server, you should have the following background and
experience:
• Working knowledge of basic network management concepts and terminology
• Working knowledge of tools and procedures to install and operate electronic equipment
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Conventions
This section describes the conventions used in this guide.
Special Me ssage Forma t s
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note:
This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Caution:
equipment failure or loss of data.
Warning:
equipment damage.
Danger:
mishandling equipment.
This format is used to highlight information that will help you prevent
This format is used to highlight material involving possibility of injury or
This format is used to alert you that you may incur an electrical shock by
Use of Enter, Type, and Press
This guide uses “enter,” “type,” and “press” to describe the following actions:
• When you read “enter,” type the text and press the Enter key.
• When you read “type,” type the text, but do not press the Enter key.
• When you read “press,” press only the alphanumeric or named key.
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Other Conventions
This guide uses the following additional conventions:
italics Book titles and UNIX file, command, and directory names.
Initial Caps Menu titles and window and button na mes.
Related Publicat ion
If you are using Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT, and have a network card
installed with the NetBEUI protocol, refer to the Model PS104/Model PS105/Model PS110 Print
Server Installation Guide (document part number M1-PS100NA-1). This guide provides
instructions for installing the print servers by using the FirstGear Utility, a program developed by
NETGEAR for fast and easy device configuration.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the features and the components of the Model PS104/PS105/PS110 print
server.
Features
The Model PS100 series of print servers offers:
• Support for multiple protocols (NetBEUI, TCP/IP, and IPX/SPX)
• Support for multiple operating systems (Windows
NetWare, and UNIX)
• Easy configuration of the device with FirstGear, NETGEAR configuration software that
assures fast and easy setup for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Window NT users
• Support for 10BASE-T Ethernet connection with four 10BASE-T ports on the Model PS104
Print Server, four 10BASE-T ports and a BNC port on the Model PS105 Print Server, or 10/
100BASE-T Ethernet connection on the Model PS110 Print Server
• One IEEE 1284 bidirectional parallel port on the Model PS104 and Model PS105 Print
Servers and two bidirectional parallel ports on the Model PS110 Print Server
• Extensive LED indicators for at-a-glance status information
• Built-in repeater functionality (Model PS104 and Model PS105 Print Servers)
• Compact size to fit into limited space in a work area
• In a TCP/IP environment, configurability to allow others to print to one of your printers from
anywhere on the Internet
Introduction 1-1
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Front Panel
The LEDs that indicate t h e sta tu s of the server, ports, and printer are located o n the front panels of
the Model PS104 Print Server, the Model PS105 Print Server, and the Model PS110 Print Server
as illustrat ed in Figure 1-1
, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3, respectively.
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10 Mbps Print Server
PWR
Link/Act Alert
PRINTER
12
34
On=Link; Blinking=Rx
NETWORK
Col
Key:
1 = PWR (power) LED
2 = PRINTER LEDs
3 = NETWORK LEDs
Figure 1-1. Front Panel of the Model PS104 Print Server
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10 Mbps Print Server
PWR
Key:
1 = PWR (power) LED
2 = PRINTER LEDs
3 = NETWORK LEDs
Link/Act Alert
PRINTER
12
345
On=Link; Blinking=Rx
NETWORK
Col
MODEL
MODEL
PS104
8625EA
PS105
Figure 1-2. Front Panel of the Model PS105 Print Server
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Installation and Reference for the Model PS104/PS105/PS110 Print Server
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Key:
1 = PWR (power) LED
2 = PRINTER 1 LEDs
3 = PRINTER 2 LEDs
4 = Network LEDs
10/100 Mbps Print Server
Link/Act Alert
PWR
PRINTER 1
Link/Act Alert
PRINTER 2
Link 100M Rx Tx Col
NETWORK
MODEL
PS110
8626EA
Figure 1-3. Front Panel of the Model PS110 Print Server
LEDs
There are 8 LEDs on t he front panel of the Model PS10 4 Print Se rv er, 9 LEDs on the front pa nel of
the Model PS105 Print Server, and 10 LEDs on the front panel of the Model PS110 Print Server.
Table 1-1
Table 1-1. LED Descriptions
Label Color Activity Description
PWR (power) Green On Power is supplied to the print server.
PRINTER,
PRINTER 1, or
PRINTER 2
• Link/Act Green On A printer is connected to the port.
• Alert Amber On The connected printer is offline, is out of paper, or has a paper jam.
describes the activity of each of the LEDs.
Off No printer is connected to the port.
Blinking Data transmission is occurring on the port.
Off The connection between the printer and print server is good.
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Table 1-1. LED Descriptions (continued)
Label Color Activity Description
NETWORK
(Model PS104
and PS105)
• Link/ Rx Green Off No link exists between the port and the network.
On The 10 Mbps half-duplex link betwee n the print se rv er an d the ne twork
is good.
Blinking Incoming data is on the port.
•Col
(collision)
NETWORK
(Model PS110)
• Link Green On The link between the port and the network is good.
• 100M Green On The link between the port and the network is a half-duplex 100 Mbps
• Tx Green Blinking The print server is sending data out of the port.
• Rx Green Blinking The print server is receiving data on the port.
•Col
(collision)
Amber Blinking Data collision is occurring on the network. Note that occasional
collisions are normal.
connection.
Off The link between the port and the network is a half-duplex 10 Mbps
connection.
Amber Blinking Data collision is occurring on the network. Note that occasional
collisions are normal.
1-4 Introduction
Installation and Reference for the Model PS104/PS105/PS110 Print Server
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Model PS104 Print Server and the Model PS105 Pr int Se rv er has one pa ra llel
PRINTER port, and the rear panel of the Model PS110 Print Server has two parallel ports for
printers (PRINTER 1 and PRINTER 2). The ports on the first two print servers accept either a
printer or another paral le l device such as a plotter. Because the Model PS110 Print Server has two
PRINTER ports, two parallel devices can be connected and can operate simultaneously.
The Model PS104 Print Se rver has four 10BASE- T network ports, the Model PS 105 Print Server
has four 10BASE-T network ports and one BNC network port, and the Model PS110 Print Server
has one 10/100BASE-T network port. The 10/100BASE-T port is an autonegotiation port that
operates in 100 Mbps and in half-duplex mode when connected to a Fast Ethernet network.
Normal/Uplink Push Button on the Model PS104/PS105
Print Server
The Normal/Uplink push button on the Model PS104 Print Server and the Model PS105 Print
Server allows you to select Normal (MDI-X) or Uplink (MDI) wiring for NETWORK port 1,
eliminating the need to use a crossover cable. Ports 2 to 4 on the print server are permanently
configured for Normal wiring.
As illustrated in Figure 1-4
, Figure 1-5, and Figure 1-6, all the print serv ers have a Nor mal /Upl ink
push button and a power adapter receptacle that accepts a 12 V DC power adapter.
21 3 4
NETWORK
PRINTER
Key:
1 = PRINTER Port
2 = NETWORK port (10BASE-T connectors)
3 = Normal/Uplink push button
4 = Power adapter receptacle
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Figure 1-4. Rear Panel of the Model PS104 Print Server
Introduction 1-5
1
Normal/Uplink
12VDC 1.2A
8624EA
Installation and Reference for the Model PS104/PS105/PS110 Print Server
1 2 3 4
PRINTER
432
1
Normal/Uplink
BNC
12VDC 1.2A
9225EA
NETWORK
Key:
1 = PRINTER Port
2 = Network Port (Four 10BASE-T and One BNC Connector)
3 = Normal/Uplink push button
4 = Power adapter receptacle
Figure 1-5. Rear Panel of the Model PS105 Print Server
1 2 3 4
PRINTER 2 PRINTER 1
NETWORK
12VDC 1.2A
8627EA
Key:
1 = PRINTER 2 (parallel) port
2 = PRINTER 1 (parallel) port
3 = NETWORK port (10/100BASE-T connector)
4 = Power adapter receptacle
Figure 1-6. Rear Panel of the Model PS110 Print Server
1-6 Introduction
Chapter 2
Installation
This chapter describes the installation and setup of the NETGEAR Model PS104/PS105/PS110
print server.
Preparing the Site
Before you begin installing the print server, prepare the installation site. Make sure the operating
environment meets the physical requirements of the print server, as described in Appendix A,
“Technical Specifications.”
Verifying Package Contents
Your package should contain the following:
• Model PS104 Print Server, Model PS105 Print Server, or Model PS110 Print Server
• Power adapter
• BNC terminator and T-connector (Model PS105 only)
• Model PS104/PS105/PS110 Print Server Resource CD
• Model PS104/PS105/PS110 Print Server Installation Guide
• Warranty & Owner Registration Card
• Customer Support Phone Card
Call your resell er or NETGEAR Cust omer S upport i n your area i f t here are a n y wr ong, mis sing, or
damaged parts. Refer to “Customer Support
your area.
Keep the carton, including the original packing materials. Us e them to repack the print server if
you need to return it for repair.
Installation 2-1
” on page iii for the location of customer support in
Installation and Reference for the Model PS104/PS105/PS110 Print Server
Connecting Devices to the Print Server
The Model PS104 Print Server has four 10BASE-T network ports. The Model PS105 Print Server
has four 10B ASE- T net work ports and one BNC netw or k por t. The Model P S110 Pr in t Ser ver has
one 10/100B ASE-T netw or k port t hat is autosen sing and will sup port ei th er 10 Mbp s or 100 Mbps
connections, depending on the connected device. The 10/100BASE-T network port operates in
half-duplex mode.
Ports 2 through 4 on the Mode l PS104 Print Server are permane ntly con f igure d for MDI-X wi ring;
port 1 can be set to MDI (Uplink) or MDI-X (Normal) by using the Normal/Uplink push button
switch. The BNC port 1 on the Model PS105 Print Server is for network co nnections with BNC
cabling. The BNC-T connection included in the package contents must be used with the coaxial
cable for a 10B ASE 2 connection to other netwo rk devices that have a BNC port. To terminate the
connection on the last device in the network segment, you must use the BNC terminator, which is
included in the package contents. The one network port on the Model PS110 Print Server is
permanently configured for Uplink wiring.
Refer to Table 2-1
for setting the Normal/Uplink push button switch and for selecting either a
crossover or straight-through cable when connecting your print server to other devices.
Table 2-1. Cable Selection and Normal/Uplink Push Button Settings
Connecting Network Port Connecting Device Cable Used
Model PS104 Print Server
Port 1 set to Uplink Hub or switch Straight-through cable
Port 1 set to Normal PC or router Straight-through cable
Ports 2 through 4 PC Straight-through cable
Model PS105 Print Server
Port 1
Port 2 set to Uplink
Ports 3 through 5
Model PS110 Print Server Hub or switch Straight-through cable
Note:
Ethernet specif i cati ons li mit the twi sted p air ca ble (c al led a t wisted pai r se gme nt)
PC
Hub or switch
PC
PC Crossover cable
BNC cable with 50 ohm terminator
Straight-through cable
Straight-through cable
extended from a network port to 100 meters in length.
2-2 Installation
Installation and Reference for the Model PS104/PS105/PS110 Print Server
Verifying Power
To complete the installation, connect the po wer ad apter f irst to the po we r adapt er re ceptac le on t he
print server rear panel and then to the power o utlet on the wall. When power has been applied to
the print se r ver:
• The green PWR (power) LED on the front panel is on.
• On the Model PS104 Print Server and the Model PS105 Print Server, the green Link/Rx LED
on each connected network port is on.
• On the Model PS110 Print Server, the green Link LED on each connected printer port is on.
• The green Link/Act LED on the connected PRINTER, PRINTER 1, or PRINTER 2 por t is on.
Make sure the network interface cards installed in the workstations are in working condition and
the software driver has been installed on the ca rds.
If required, verify the integrity of the print server by resetting it. Turn power to the print server off
and then back on. If the problem continues and you have completed all the preceding diagnoses,
contact NETGEAR Customer Support. For the telephone number of the representative in your
area, refer to “Customer Support
” on page iii.
Installation 2-3
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