Chapter 1: Introduction; The Instant Wireless Printserver; Features; Package Contents - Linksys WPS11 User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Instant Wireless™ PrintServer
Congratulations on your purchase of the Instant Wireless™ PrintServer, the
fastest and easiest way to network your printers. Now you can share your print-
ing resources without tying up your workstation performance with pending
print jobs.
The Instant Wireless™ PrintServer comes with an easy-to-use software man-
agement suite that runs seamlessly with virtually all Windows operating sys-
tems. Fully compatible with standard laser, bubble jet, ink jet, and dot matrix
printers, the Instant Wireless™ PrintServer also supports your bi-directional
printers. Direct Memory Access (DMA) technology, a 256 KB buffer, and auto-
matic collision control all result in the Instant Wireless™ PrintServer handling
print jobs faster than regular print servers—even complex graphics and layout
jobs.

Features

• Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment
• Long Operating Range: Up to 300' (91 m) Indoors and 1500' (457 m)
Outdoors
• Configurable Through Your Networked PC's Web Browser
• Runs with Virtually All Laser, Ink Jet, Bubble Jet, Color
and Dot Matrix Printers
• Integrates Through Both Ethernet and Wireless Connections
• Works with Virtually All Major Operating Systems
• Stand-Alone Unit Means No Dedicated PrintServer PC Is Needed
• Easy-to-Use Built-In Remote Management Utility
• 256 KB RAM Buffer for Faster Graphics Performance
• 512 KB Flash Memory for Future Firmware Upgrades
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US Calls
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
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Instant Wireless™ Series
Wireless PrintServer

Package Contents

Figure 1-1
• One Instant Wireless™ PrintServer
• One Antenna using Reverse SMA Connector
• One Setup Utility CD-ROM with User Guide
• One Power Adapter
• One Quick Install and One Registration Card (Not Shown)
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