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Linksys

Linksys WPS54GU2 Wireless-G network print server 54Mbps USB 2.0 LPT

SKU CH-2NGZ-HY76T MPN WPS54GU2

Connects USB or parallel printers to wired and wireless networks at 54Mbps Wireless-G or 100Mbps Ethernet

  • Network interface802.11b / g, RJ45
  • Network speed100 Mbit/s + 54 Mbit/s
  • Printer connectionLPT, USB 2.0
  • Supported protocolsTCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk),
  • Supported operating systemsWindows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
  • Temperature range32ºF to 104F (0ºC to 40ºC)
  • Connect USB or parallel printers directly to the network via 10/100 Ethernet or 54Mbps 802.11g wireless
  • Place printers anywhere without cable runs using the 54Mbps Wireless-G connection
  • Share a single printer across both wired and wireless PCs on the network
  • Configure easily in Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP using the Bi-Admin utility
  • Monitor and troubleshoot remotely with built-in SNMP management support

Wireless print server for USB and parallel printers

The Linksys WPS54GU2 connects one USB 2.0 printer and one parallel printer to a wired or wireless network so multiple computers can share them without a dedicated host PC. It supports 802.11b/g wireless at 54 Mbps and 10/100 Ethernet for flexible placement. Configuration is handled through a Windows-based Bi-Admin utility or SNMP tools. The unit ships with cables, a power adapter and a resource disc.

Thermals noise and power

The device operates from 0 °C to 40 °C in 10 % to 85 % non-condensing humidity using the supplied external power adapter. No internal fan is present, so acoustic output is negligible in typical office environments. Power draw is limited to the low-wattage adapter included in the box. The compact enclosure measures 5.3" x 4.1" x 1.2" and weighs 7.05 oz.

Upgrade from direct-attached printing

This print server replaces a computer that is left on solely to share a USB or LPT printer, freeing that machine for other tasks and removing a single point of failure. It is suited for small offices running Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP that need both wired and wireless clients to access the same printers. It does not serve environments requiring newer operating systems, higher wireless throughput or more than two attached printers.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLINKSYS
Model nameWPS54GU2
Connectivity
Network interface802.11b / g, RJ45
Network speed100 Mbit/s + 54 Mbit/s
Supported protocolsTCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI
Size & build
Product dimensions5.3 in × 4.1 in × 1.2 in
Product weight7.05 oz
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size292 × 254 × 89 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
In the box
In the boxWPS54GU2
Quick Installation Guide
Resource Disk
RJ45 Cable
USB Cable
Power Adapter
Environment & compliance
Temperature range32ºF to 104F (0ºC to 40ºC)
Humidity range10% to 85% Non-Condensing
More details
Printer connectionLPT, USB 2.0

Questions about this item

How do I install the WPS54GU2 on Windows XP and what step causes the most trouble?

Run the Bi-Admin program from the resource disk on Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP; the step most users miss is matching the 802.11g wireless channel and WEP key to the existing router before the server appears on the network.

What part will need replacement first on the WPS54GU2?

The external power adapter is the only field-replaceable component; the print server itself has no user-serviceable parts and the USB 2.0 or LPT cables can be swapped if damaged.

What limit appears first when the WPS54GU2 runs a long print queue?

Sustained wireless throughput caps at 54 Mbps on the 802.11g link, so large jobs queue at the print server while the radio transmits at that maximum rate.

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