NETGEAR PS121 USB 2.0 Mini Print Server
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Customer Review: Does not work with HP PSC 1350
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this product because it claimed to support the HP PSC 1350. But after going through the setup and reading the support forums, it actually DOES NOT support the HP PSC 1350 printer. I read the netgear support forums with amusement about all the angry customers and the horrible service. Its rediculous. This makes me wonder which printers this product actually works with since it claims to support printers which it does not actually support.
I've been burned by netgear products in the past, and this one finally pushed me over the edge. I will never buy another Netgear product again, and will look to Linksys or Belkin for my future networking needs.
Customer Review: Setup was a breeze for Samsung ML-2010
Summary: 4 Stars
Had no problems setting it up for a Samsung ML-2010. This printer was already installed on our laptops (a toshiba satellite and a compaq presario). Did not need to use the printer cd during the process. The only hitch was that the installation wizard chose to change the settings of the printer to "Use the printer offline" which was weird but that can be reset by the click of a mouse (right click on your printer icon and click on "Use the printer offline" to disable it). Entire process from opening the box to setting it up on both laptops took around 20 minutes.
The netgear website maintains a useful list of compatible printers. Check it out before you buy this.
Customer Review: only 1 problem with the PS121...
Summary: 1 Stars
It doesn't work. I spent 3 days trying but it just doesn't work. I have a an Epson R200 printer and I run Windows XP. Probably my fault it doesn't work? Nope... I purchased a Linksys WPS54G and 10 minutes after I had it out of the box it worked. All 3 of my computers print just fine now. Netgear support is worthless. Yes, I tried turning off my firewall... turning off Epson print monitoring, disabled bidirectional support, different spooling options bla bla bla... the thing does not work. Do yourself a favor... spend the extra $40 or so and buy the WPS54G. The wireless ability of the WPS54G is cool since I can put my printer anyway in the house now...Customer Review: so far so good
Summary: 3 Stars
I had some slight issues setting this up with my HP officejet 5510(all-in-one) I had to physically plug each pc/laptop to the printer first(to install drivers) but after that it was a cinch setting up the ps121 and it works like a dream so far .....
Update 10/11/2005
Been using this PS for a few months now and have some major gripes with it;
1)Files larger than 3MB take forever to spool and print (>4mins) this is unacceptable.
2) Lose the connection(have to reboot/unplug for my network to see it.
Final rating is 2 stars **
So now I'm back in the market for a print server (looking at the d-link DP300u).
Customer Review: Poor Purchase
Summary: 1 Stars
Echoing some other experiences: poor documentation, either it sets up right and goes or not; if not, you are D-E-A-D. My was going then quit. As a computer type, I am used to poor documentation and working at setting things up but when the unit does not function as advertised, then it's time to rate it accordingly: specifically, the reset button does...nothing. This renders the unit worthless as it cannot be setup since, once it falls off the network, it cannot be "found" and brought back on-line. The reset sw should allow this but, alas, it does not work as stated by others. Would not buy again and don't recommend unless you like Vegas type odds.