Linksys
Linksys WPS54GU2 Wireless-G network print server 54Mbps USB 2.0 LPT
Connects USB or parallel printers to wired and wireless networks at 54Mbps Wireless-G or 100Mbps Ethernet
- Network Connection802.11b / g, RJ45
- Network Speed100Mbps + 54Mbps
- Printer ConnectionLPT, USB 2.0
- ProtocolsTCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk),
- Operating Systems SupportedWindows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
- Dimensions5.3" x 4.1" x 1.2"
- Connect USB or parallel printers directly to the network via 10/100 Ethernet or 54Mbps 802.11g wireless
- Place printers anywhere without cable runs using the 54Mbps Wireless-G connection
- Share a single printer across both wired and wireless PCs on the network
- Configure easily in Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP using the Bi-Admin utility
- Monitor and troubleshoot remotely with built-in SNMP management support
Wireless print server for USB and parallel printers
The Linksys WPS54GU2 connects one USB 2.0 printer and one parallel printer to a wired or wireless network so multiple computers can share them without a dedicated host PC. It supports 802.11b/g wireless at 54 Mbps and 10/100 Ethernet for flexible placement. Configuration is handled through a Windows-based Bi-Admin utility or SNMP tools. The unit ships with cables, a power adapter and a resource disc.
Thermals noise and power
The device operates from 0 °C to 40 °C in 10 % to 85 % non-condensing humidity using the supplied external power adapter. No internal fan is present, so acoustic output is negligible in typical office environments. Power draw is limited to the low-wattage adapter included in the box. The compact enclosure measures 5.3" x 4.1" x 1.2" and weighs 7.05 oz.
Upgrade from direct-attached printing
This print server replaces a computer that is left on solely to share a USB or LPT printer, freeing that machine for other tasks and removing a single point of failure. It is suited for small offices running Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP that need both wired and wireless clients to access the same printers. It does not serve environments requiring newer operating systems, higher wireless throughput or more than two attached printers.
Highlights
- Connect USB or parallel printers directly to the network via 10/100 Ethernet or 54Mbps 802.11g wireless
- Place printers anywhere without cable runs using the 54Mbps Wireless-G connection
- Share a single printer across both wired and wireless PCs on the network
- Configure easily in Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP using the Bi-Admin utility
- Monitor and troubleshoot remotely with built-in SNMP management support
Specifications
| Brand | LINKSYS |
|---|---|
| Model | WPS54GU2 |
| Network Connection | 802.11b / g, RJ45 |
| Network Speed | 100Mbps + 54Mbps |
| Printer Connection | LPT, USB 2.0 |
| Protocols | TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP |
| Dimensions | 5.3" x 4.1" x 1.2" |
| Weight | 7.05 oz. |
| Temperature | 32ºF to 104F (0ºC to 40ºC) |
| Humidity | 10% to 85% Non-Condensing |
| Features | Bi-Admin program makes it easy to configure the Wireless-G Print Server in Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP. SNMP management allows users to monitor, configure and troubleshoot using existing SNMP management tools. Built-in IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) Server and Windows IPP clien,enables printing to your printer from anywhere on the Internet. |
| Package Contents | WPS54GU2 Quick Installation Guide Resource Disk RJ45 Cable USB Cable Power Adapter |
| Shipping weight | 0.91 kg |
| Package size | 292 × 254 × 89 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I install the WPS54GU2 on Windows XP and what step causes the most trouble?
Run the Bi-Admin program from the resource disk on Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP; the step most users miss is matching the 802.11g wireless channel and WEP key to the existing router before the server appears on the network.
What part will need replacement first on the WPS54GU2?
The external power adapter is the only field-replaceable component; the print server itself has no user-serviceable parts and the USB 2.0 or LPT cables can be swapped if damaged.
What limit appears first when the WPS54GU2 runs a long print queue?
Sustained wireless throughput caps at 54 Mbps on the 802.11g link, so large jobs queue at the print server while the radio transmits at that maximum rate.
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