Belkin Wireless 2-Port Print Srvr. ( F1UP0001 )

Average customer rating: 4.0

Well worth it!
Worked just fine with Multi-function printer
Good Value
Great PRINT server.
Belkin Wireless 2-Port Print Srvr. ( F1UP0001 )

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Belkin Wireless 2-Port Print Srvr. ( F1UP0001 )

Manufacturer: Belkin Components
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B0001VNN6Q

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Product Description

The Belkin F1UP0001 802.11g Wireless Print Server lets you easily add two USB printers to your wireless, or wired network. It features 802.11g technology that makes sending print jobs faster than ever, and includes a memory buffer that handles your graphics jobs effortlessly. The Print Server is so easy to install, you'll be printing in minutes. Simply load your printer drivers on each computer, run the Belkin Easy Installation CD, attach your USB printer to the Belkin 802.11g Wireless Print Server and you are now free to print wireless from around the home or office. It is also compatible with wired networks through it's integrated Ethernet Port. Compatible with most USB, network-ready printers, and major operating systems, your 802.11g Wireless Print Server from Belkin delivers even your most data-intensive print jobs with maximum speed and reliability. Works with Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, and XP Package Includes - 802.11g Wireless Print Server, Quick Installation Guide, User Manual, Software CD, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, and Power Supply

Customer Reviews:

Well worth it!.......2007-06-04

It took me about 30 minutes to get this set up and working, including the time it took to install two printer drivers on one laptop. The instructions are a little sparse so a few key things to keep in mind when you are installing it:

1) Load the printer drivers on every PC you want to tie into the server BEFORE loading the Belkin server software. Hook the PC or laptop directly to the printer(s) via a USB cable FIRST. Test print to make sure it is working properly with a normal USB cable hookup. This can save you problems later.

2) After you ensure each PC or laptop has the respective driver(s) installed and will print to each printer with a cable hook up, disconnnect and connect the printer(s) USB cable into the back of the Belkin server. Then plug in its power cable and watch it light up. (the Belkin installation software will tell you to do this in the first step, after it warns you to ensure the printer drivers are installed first)

You do not run your wireless WIFI or DSL modem connection through the printer server, but you do need WIFI capability (a seperate wireless router) in your home/office for this server to work.

3) Follow the directions on the software and it will walk you through the steps to gain access to the printer(s) you have hooked up to the server. Keep in mind that it has to be via a USB connection as the port; other port connections won't work.

Also, if you get the message "Enable bi-directional support via the printer's Properties dialogue box," you will find this command in the port section under the printer's properties drop down menu under "Printer" when you double click the printer icon. It took me a few minutes to figure this out.

This little gem is a whole lot better than having to buy a printer for each PC or laptop. I have one laptop and two PCs tied into it, including the PC I have sitting right in front of the two printers we use. This initially seemed a little odd to me, but it works just as though it was connected via cable.

I highly recommend this wireless printer server.

Worked just fine with Multi-function printer.......2007-05-17

I was concerned that with a multi-function printer it would not work at all (as many reviews had said).

The printing works great - the scan / fax don't work, but the printing works fine. The control software that comes with the printer gives a message like it isn't communicating, but the printer starts and everything runs from there.

Good Value.......2007-05-13

Server was extremely easy to set up and use. Perfect for the multiple printer environment.

Great PRINT server........2007-05-13

I have at home 1 wireless laptop, 2 Windows desktops, and 1 Linux box. I always had problem trying to share my printer (connected to a WinXP) with the Linux... so I decided to go with a Wireless Print Server, since I wanted to leave the printer far away from my boxes. Well... after a lot of research, I found this model the best one. Some people complain about not being able to use the scanner, or fax... well... This is a PRINT server, so I wouldn't try to plug a MULTI FUNCTION printer on it.

The Epson R300 - my printer - has some special features, such as a great quality photo printing, and CD printing... everything is working just like it was before when connected to the PC.

INSTALATION:
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If you follow the FAST GUIDE, there is no chance to do anything wrong. It's easy, and I printed the first page within 2 minutes or so.

TIP:
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When installed, the Print Server will connect to your router using the DHCP. I suggest you change the IP to a static one, this way you will never have to reconf the PCs.

LINUX:
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When doing my research I didn't find anything saying that this Print Server could be used with Linux... but as far it's a NETWORK server, I decided to take my chances.

It was easier than I though. I use Mandriva Linux, and I just asked it to look for a Network printer... It found the print server imediatelly. It didn't recognize the model of my printer, but I just selected from a List (Epson R300) and it worked right on the spot. (didn't take more than 1 minute to do that).

THINGS THAT NOBODY TOLD ME:
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After installed, I decided to access the Print Server through a browser by typing http://192.xxx.xxx.xxx on my browser (where 192.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP of the print server) - It worked!!! Belkin put together a really cool WEB BASED interface where you can check the status of the printers, IPs, etc... Even better, you can setup a FTP printing system... for those who don't know, it's a FTP service that whatever you PUT in is printed immediately... very useful when you want to print from outside of the Network. Just create the FTP service, forward the a port of your router to the Print Server, and you can FTP any document from anywhere in the world and get it printed on your Printer.

PROBLEM:
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The only thing I noticed is not working anymore is the level of the INK on the printer, that I used to be informed through a graphic interface on my Windows XP... now, it does not show anything anymore... but since I use a BULK anyway, I can always just take a look on the level so for me that's not a big deal.

GREAT PRODUCT.

I hope you like my review! :)

Belkin Wireless 2-Port Print Srvr. ( F1UP0001 ).......2007-03-23

Works great with my HP OfficeJet 5510

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