Great product, recommended buy, bu read this before install
Pros:
Easy to configure, simple web interface
Cons:
NetGear needs to give instructions about conflict with XP Firewall
The Bottom Line:
Free Netgear 802.11b PCcard to make it wireless. Run extension cord into middle of the street; amaze your neighbors as you send print jobs into traffic!
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Author's Review
» What did you use this product for?
Home network with XP PC, 98 IBM Laptop (wireless link), 98 Dell PC (wireless link).
» Are you experienced using network products or a beginner?
Networking is my job for about three years
» How easy was the product to set up?
Easy, but RTFI (read the fine instructions)
» Did the product come with clear instructions?
Yes
» Did the product come with all the cables you needed?
No, but needs parallel printer cable (no USB connection)
» Did the product come with any mounting screws or other hardware you required
I like using zip ties, which is what I did.
Be sure to disable the XP firewall on all PC's that are XP machines (this will obviously not affect any other devices). Otherwise, you will not be able to connect to the print server via the Web utility. You will be able to ping the print server, but the XP firewall will block the TCP or UDP ports that are used for communication between the firewalled XP PC and the print server. I heard, by the way, that Linksys print servers experience the same symptoms. Will work on modifying the XP firewall to re-enable it, and still communicate with the print server.
Recommend giving the print server a static IP address.
Newark
