Cisco-Linksys PSUS4 PrintServer for USB with 4 Port Switch
by Linksys
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Manufacturer: LinksysAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: PSUS4
Product features:
- Product Type - PrintServer
- Connect your printer directly to the network, with no need to dedicate a PC to print server chores
- Also expands your network with a built-in 4-port 10/100 Ethernet switch
- Remotely administered through your web browser or the included utility
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Customer Review: If you follow the instructions, it couldn't be easier
Summary: 5 Stars
I am running a home network, with 6 PC's old and new, and every one of them prints without a problem using this Linksys PrintServer USB with 4 port switch. I'm using W2000 Pro and Win XP Pro with a Brother HL-5040 laser.
It is nice not having to leave a computer running in order to print. I'm setting up a couple of servers in the network, Win 2003 Server and SQL Server 05, and instead of using the controller as a print server, I am going to continue to use this Linksys unit as an independent mini server to handle the print chores. Why tie up your server with printing hassles?Win 2003 Server has been super reliable, but a network administrators biggest headache is the daily hassle of resolving printing bottlenecks. It's not called Networking, it's called Not Working. :-) But this little Linksys 4 port switch with USB port for printing just runs without a glitch, and it frees up your servers for more important chores.
Like another reviewer stated, you want to install the drivers for your printer in all of the computers that you intend to print from first. In this case I took the Brother disc and loaded it on all of the machines, and when it asked me whether the install was for a printer hooked up to the machine, or on the network, I chose on the network. Then when you place the CD that comes with the Linksys unit, it automatically guides you through set up. It senses the unit, and lists it, then all you have to do is click on it, and wahlah you are up and running. The included instruction sheet is a several page fold out, with pictures of the screen shots of each set up window, so it is a no brainer.
It is a great feeling when you are somewhere else in the network, and you need to print something, you just click on print then choose the printer, in this case Brother on the network, and it prints away.
I used to use a Lexmark inkjet, and the cartridges cost me a fortune, and it wasn't network friendly; now with the Brother Laser 5040, I get a couple thousand pages out of a single cartridge, and since it is powder instead of ink, it is always dry, so it can't dry out. I have a friend with an NEC laser he bought in 1985, prints very little, and it finally ran out of toner in the last two years. (I know you find that hard to believe) I know I am getting off subject here but I find the rush relevant. :-)
The Linksys switch also solves the cabling problems. Instead of having to run another cable, you simply plug the one cable that you have for the PC into the switch as an input, and then you plug your PC into another one of the 4 Ethernet ports, and your printer into the single USB printer port. Set it up with the instructions as mentioned and your good to go.
I think it is a great buy, whereas you would be spending the same money for just the switch, this one comes with a printer server built in also. Now if I can just get one in the Gigabit version, because I am looking to convert the home network over to 1/100/1000. Highly recommended unit, buy it.
Description of Cisco-Linksys PSUS4 PrintServer for USB with 4 Port Switch
MODEL- PSUS4 VENDOR- LINKSYS FEATURES- PrintServer for USB with 4 port Switch Share your USB printer and expand your network with one compact box! The Linksys PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch is a double upgrade for your network. First it lets you connect a USB printer directly to your network eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print serving chores. Using a PrintServer frees up your "print share PC" so you do not have to leave it on all the time. It also removes the printing bottleneck and sets your PC free to do more useful work. In addition the PrintServer includes a 4-port 10/100 switch so you can easily add more devices to your network. All four ports are auto speed negotiating and have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection so you do not have to worry about the cable type. Each port independently negotiates the best speed and half- or full- duplex mode for up to 200Mbps of bandwidth per port. Fast store and forward switching prevents damaged packets from being passed on into the network. A user-friendly Setup Wizard makes installation easy the compact case fits anywhere and the one megabyte print buffer size handles even large graphics-intensive print jobs. Let the Linksys PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch bring efficiency to your printing tasks and expand your network in one cost-effective device. Share a printer with everyone on your network works with most USB printers. Connect your printer directly to the network with no need to dedicate a PC to print server chores. Also expands your network with a built-in 4-port 10/100 Ethernet switch Remotely administered through your web browser or the included utility. SPECIFICATIONs CONNECTORs- (4) 10BaseT/100BaseTX/RJ45 ports (1) USB portDigital Cameras & Photo Categories
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