NEW TP-Link TL-WPS510U Mini USB 2.0 802.11g 2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi Wireless Network LAN Print Server
- Interface Type: Usb
- Type: Print Server
- Standarts: IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b
- Network Management Type: TCP/IP LPD/LPR
- Range/Frequency Band: 2.4GHz
Product Description
TL-WPS510U Wireless Print Server./User’s Guide Warranty: 36 Months… More >>
NEW TP-Link TL-WPS510U Mini USB 2.0 802.11g 2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi Wireless Network LAN Print Server
This is a compact pocket size wireless printer for home or small office use. Works very fast once installed and set up. I have it working with Windows XP PCs as well as Linux (eeePC). Still struggling with Macbook setup though, the connectivity is OK, but the printer queue settings might not be right. I use a Canon PIXMA IP4000.
The provided documentation does not explicitly covers the fact how to set up the WPS with an existing wireless network. One important thing that is not mentioned in the user documentation is the fact that due to the factory settings you HAVE TO use the 192.168.0.0/255.255.255.0 network for the initial installation. Once you connect with the WPS e.g. with your windows laptop temporarily setup with the address space as above via ad-hoc connection, you can change the settings to your own wireless access point (SSID, address space, encryption).
Although the WPS supports USB2.0, the bidirectional communication with the printer does not work the same way as a directly connected printer via USB port. So you won’t be able to see the printer status e.g. color levels in cartriges, etc.
The included USB extension cord is very short, the idea is to attach the WPS to the body of the printer. I would recommend to use a Velcro tape for this purpose, not included with the product.
I would recommend this product for somebody with wireless/IP experience for integration into a pre-existing wireless network. Once set up works reliably.
Rating: 4 / 5
Installation software included would not install (Error ’53′ File not found). Updated software would not recognize the print server and displayed error message (“Failed to AddNetwork monitor”). After many emails, Technical support personnel failed solve problem and ended with “wireless print servers are more complicated than wired print servers” (helpful wasn’t it?) Instructions are incomprehensible. The whole experience was a major disappointment. Money and time wasted. Have requested to return product for a full refund from MICROBARN (AMAZON LINK). Will update on response to my request to return product.
Rating: 1 / 5