Reviews of the WPS54GU2 Wireless-G Print Server for USB 2.0
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CNET Review
The Good: Connects to parallel- and USB-based printers; SNMP support.
The Bad: Arduous setup process; lacks WPA support.
The Bottom Line: In theory, a print server can be useful, but the Linksys WPS54GU2 is not reliable enough for us to recommend.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 73/100 and users 54/100. Comparing these reviews to 210835 other Printers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 100/100 = Excellent.
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pcplus.co.uk
Review Summary: For the money, the WPS54G does the job perfectly well. It handled all the jobs we threw at it, and we're also pleased that Linksys is bringing out more products in this silver livery as opposed to the garish blue. For just 63 of your hard-earned ...
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itp.net
Review Summary: The Linksys Wireless-G Print Server proved to be exceptionally easy to work with. It's only limitation shows up under heavy print loads, when the bandwidth provided by the 802.11g standard struggles.
Manufacturer: Linksys Inc.
Part number: WPS54GU2
General
- Device Type Print server
- Form Factor External
- Interface (Bus) Type Hi-Speed USB / parallel
- Width 4.1 in
- Depth 5.3 in
- Height 1.2 in
- Weight 0.4 lbs
Networking
- Connectivity Technology Wired, Wireless
- Data Link Protocol IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Data Transfer Rate 54 Mbps
- Networking type Print server
- Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
- Status Indicators Power, Link activity
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
- Compatible Slots None
- Connections 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x USB cable ( External ), 1 x Network cable ( External )
- Encryption Algorithm 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
- Min Processor Type 200 MHz
- Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM
- System Requirements Details Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP - RAM 64 MB
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 85%
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