SMC Networks SMC2621W-P EZ Connect Wireless Parallel Print Server

From the Manufacturer
The SMC2621W-P wireless print server provides the easiest solution for placing a printer on your wireless network. Instead of wasting valuable system and network resources or creating printing bottlenecks by attaching a printer to one of the nodes on the network, the SMC2621W-P lets you place a printer anywhere in range of your wireless devices. Attach a printer to the SMC2621W-P from anywhere in your workplace and you'll save processing time by freeing your dedicated print server and increase your network performance. Compatible with virtually all printers and major operating systems, and supporting both Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes, your data-intensive print jobs will breeze through with maximized speed and reliability. To ensure secure transmissions across your wireless network, the SMC2621W-P supports 64-/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Let the hybrid functionality of the SMC2621W-P customize your network's capabilities to meet your printing needs.

Product Description:
SMC's EZ Connect Wireless Print Servers offer a versatile way to connect to your printer. The SMC2621W-P connects directly to your printer via its Parallel port. With a built-in Ethernet port and 11Mbps 802.11b wireless client on board, SMC's Wireless Print Servers allow users access to a printer through a regular wired Ethernet LAN connection or by 802.11b Wireless LAN connection. As a wireless enabled print server, this model supports both Ad-Hoc mode (point-to-point wireless networks) and Infrastructure mode (using your existing Wireless access point). In Infrastructure mode, both Wired LAN and Wireless LAN users can share the printer connected to the wireless-ready print server. In Ad-Hoc mode, users may connect to the printer via wireless connection to print quickly and efficiently for home and small office use.

SMC Networks SMC2621W-P EZ Connect Wireless Parallel Print Server

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SMC Networks SMC2621W-P EZ Connect Wireless Parallel Print Server

Manufacturer: SMC
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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SMC Barricade g 2.4GHz 54Mbps Wireless Router with built in USB Printer Server

Product Features:

Print via the Wireless network or the builtin Ethernet Port. Over the wireless, both Infrastructure and Adhoc configurations are supported
SMC's Wireless Print Servers provide versatileOS support, including Windows 95, 98, Me,NT, 2000, XP, Macintosh, Unix and Linux
Configure your Wireless Print Server viayour web browser
Supports printing via Appletalk (Ethertalk)
Protect your sensitive data through 64/128-bit WEP encryption

ASIN: B0001H9L7K

Product Description

SMC's EZ Connect Wireless Print Servers offer a versatile way to connect to your printer. The SMC2621W-P connects directly to your printer via its Parallel port. With a built-in Ethernet port and 11Mbps 802.11b wireless client on board, SMC's Wireless Print Servers allow users access to a printer through a regular wired Ethernet LAN connection or by 802.11b Wireless LAN connection. As a wireless enabled print server, this model supports both Ad-Hoc mode (point-to-point wireless networks) and Infrastructure mode (using your existing Wireless access point). In Infrastructure mode, both Wired LAN and Wireless LAN users can share the printer connected to the wireless-ready print server. In Ad-Hoc mode, users may connect to the printer via wireless connection to print quickly and efficiently for home and small office use.

Customer Reviews:

I love this little box.......2007-06-08

This is a great product. The install CD is very straight-forward (you can even download the software if you need). I have an older parallel printer which I use in my office in the basement, but my router is on the first floor, and this wireless print server has worked flawlessly for me! The only reason I rated it 4 instead of 5 stars is because sometimes the software can be screwy. But other than that I love it and would recommend it to anyone.

Check CNET Review Before Buying ANY PC Accessory.......2006-05-09

For this purchase I broke my rule of always researching a product prior to purchasing it online. I cannot make this Print Server work. (In addition, the seller sent a USB device. I ordered a Parallel device - not a big problem - 3 printers here but it won't work with the 2 USB printers) In an effort to find an installation solution, I googled the model number SMC2621W-U. Here's what came up on CNET Reviews:
We cannot recommend the SMC EZ Connect Wireless Print Server SMC2621W-U to anyone because of its poor wireless range-it barely reached the 90-foot marker of our test area-and other shortcomings. This no-frills 802.11b wireless print server has just one Ethernet port for wired connectivity and one USB 1.1 port to connect a single printer.

The included installation wizard is primitive too, and many portions of the text seem to have been hastily translated into English. We also disliked the WEP key entry field, which offers no help regarding the length and format of the WEP key strings.

After configuring the print server, the wizard proceeds with installation of the printer driver utility and creates the appropriate port in Windows to communicate with the server.

All subsequent configuration must be done through the Web-based user interface, which closely resembles that of the Linksys print server. You can configure basic network and wireless settings, including WEP keys; retrieve status information; and configure AppleTalk or IPP. But apart from this versatility, the configuration tools, like the other features, are unimpressive. Add to that the EZ Connect's poor performance, and you will be better off looking elsewhere for a print server for your home or small office.

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