User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Trademarks
- Statement of Conditions
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
- Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
- Product and Publication Details
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Manual
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration
- Overview of Wireless USB Print Server Setup
- Verify Printer and Network Readiness
- Understanding WGPS606 Wireless Security Options
- Observe these Precautions
- Set Up the Print Server
- Now, Set Up a PC
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Two Ways to Log In to the WGPS606
- Using the IP Settings Options
- Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings
- Chapter 4 Management
- Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Specifications
- Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics
- Glossary
Reference Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB Print Server with 4-Port Switch
4-2 Management
Draft 1, 01 Feb 05
Table 4-1. General Information Fields
Field Description
Access Point Information
Access Point Name The default name can be changed if desired.
MAC Address Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC Addresses) of the
wireless USB print server’s Ethernet port.
Region
Displays the country or region for which the wireless USB print server is
licensed for use. It may not be legal to operate this wireless USB print
server in a region other than one of those identified in this field.
Firmware Version The version of the firmware currently installed.
Current IP Settings
These parameters apply to the Local WGPS606 wireless USB print server.
IP Address The IP address of the wireless USB print server.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask for the wireless USB print server.
Default Gateway
The default gateway for the wireless USB print server.
DHCP Client Enabled by default. Enabled (DHCP client) indicates that the current IP
address was obtained from a DHCP server on your network.
Wireless Settings
These parameters apply to the target remote WGPS606, VPN gateway, or
VPN client.
Wireless Network Name
(SSID)
Displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port
of the wireless USB print server. The default is NETGEAR.
Channel Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 11 is the default channel
setting. See “Wireless Channels” on page B-2 for the frequencies used on
each channel.
Encryption Type
The current encryption setting.
Access Control
Disabled by default.