I bought this print server and a new wireless router when my old wireless router and print server combo died. I first set up a wireless router and then added a printer. It was up and running in less than 15 minutes. However, I am familiar with network protocols and addressing schemes and can see where those without such knowledge might have problems. The default IP address for this device is 192.168.0.1 and all computers on your network must use this IP scheme in order to be used. Printer connected to this print server. In my experience, most routers (wireless or wired) use the default IP address of 192.168.1.1, so the print server's IP address needs to be changed. Note that the penultimate number in the IP address is preset to zero; it must match the address of an existing network (in my example it is number 1). The included instructions will help you access the print server device - there are a few hurdles, but once there you can easily change the default IP address. and you can access it directly in the future. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully when creating a new printer port on your computer, especially where you need to define the LPR queue name. Others link to a list of compatible printers. ; Here is a link to that list: [.] I have a Lexmark E-Series and it works great. My network consists of WinXP and Win2000 computers.
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