IOGEAR GPSU21 Print Server (GPSU21)

This works for a small home network but only with the software it comes with and you will have trouble from other programs picking it up for scanner use.

Pros: Does exactly what I needed. Plugged in my Brother HL2140, and I now have a network printer for my five networked computers. ...Cons: I haven't had any…

Pros: None ...Cons: Where to start. Here's one. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS UNIT. I have lost hours of my time and the customers time. Device could not be found using supplied…

I was skeptical about what this device could do at this price. I was right one reviewer said it was not for the faint of heart. Even with my IT knowledge it was…

Pros: See cons ...Cons: It didn't work After spending an hour and a half on the phone with tech support, after trying for about an hour to configure it myself, the support representative…

Pros: It works occasionally.... ...Cons: About 90% of the time with the Win7 Laptop it prints with no problems over the wireless. XP seems to be like 50%, and Linux (Ubuntu 10.04) is…

Pros: It works occasionally.... ...Cons: About 90% of the time with the Win7 Laptop it prints with no problems over the wireless. XP seems to be like 50%, and Linux (Ubuntu…

Pros: Maybe some, if I could unbrick it. ...Cons: No documentation for web interface; web interface broken so you can brick it; no telnet interface despite the promise of such; cheapo easily…

Pros: Easy setup up, works perfectly. Manages print fuction for 3 PC's (XP, Vista & 7). Installed in minutes. ...Cons: None at all.

Easy to install and setup. However, had issues with printing large files. Decent low cost print server for those without another alternative.

Pros: Worked great. Plugged it in and it picked up an address. I ran an ip scanner, found the address and used the web interface to set up a static IP address. The…

Pros: Set up and working on 2 Vista computers in ~30 secs for each one. Don't have to have a dedicated print server computer anymore. Don't know why I didn't…

Pros: Set up and working on 2 Vista computers in ~30 secs for each one.
Don't have to have a dedicated print server computer anymore. Don't know why I didn't think of this sooner.
Samsung CLP-300 not listed in the compatibility list but it worked anyway.Cons: Setting it up on Windows XP involved lots of hair-pulling aggravation. Initial setup went smooth, but printing from XP, only the first page would come out normal, the rest was corrupted.
This problem magically resolved itself the next day, still not sure what I did to fix it.Set up and working on 2 Vista computers in ~30 secs for each one.
Don't have to have a dedicated print server computer anymore. Don't know why I didn't think of this sooner.
Samsung CLP-300 not listed in the compatibility list but it worked anyway. Setting it up on Windows XP involved lots of hair-pulling aggravation. Initial setup went smooth, but printing from XP, only the first page would come out normal, the rest was corrupted.
This problem magically resolved itself the next day, still not sure what I did to fix it. Sometimes the printer will randomly spit out a printer test page. Even when no computer on the network is turned on. This did not happen when it was connected to a computer.

Product shipped with defective CAT cable which caused two days of shear aggravation to get product installed. Company was not at all helpful and tried to blame…

Works as advertised.

Pros: Fast easy setup. Works exactly as its supposed to. Windows XP on desktop, Windows 7 on 2 laptops, linux on 1 netbook. All connected effortlessly and work well. Will report back in several months on longevity.Cons: None so far.Fast easy setup. Works exactly as its supposed to. Windows XP on desktop, Windows 7 on 2 laptops, linux on 1 netbook. All connected effortlessly and work well. Will report back in several months on longevity. None so far.

Pros: Worked perfectly with Win 7 64-bit. I purchased two these units a few years ago to work with Win XP. They were taken out of service because of some changes I made to my printers.Yesterday I went to the IOGEAR web site and found they had drivers for Win 7 64-bit. I downloaded the drivers and set up a new printer on my home network.IOGEAR should be congratulated for keeping their products up to date with Win 7 drivers! I just wanted to provide this information for people considering this print server for Windows 7. It works perfectly as it did years ago on Win XP.Cons: None that I could find.Worked perfectly with Win 7 64-bit. I purchased two these units a few years ago to work with Win XP. They were taken out of service because of some changes I made to my printers.

Yesterday I went to the IOGEAR web site and found they had drivers for Win 7 64-bit. I downloaded the drivers and set up a new printer on my home network.

IOGEAR should be congratulated for keeping their products up to date with Win 7 drivers!

I just wanted to provide this information for people considering this print server for Windows 7. It works perfectly as it did years ago on Win XP. None that I could find.

It took some manual editing of the CUPS configuration file but both my Windows and Ubuntu machines are working nicely with this server.

This device only supports a small list of printers. Go to the Iogear website to find the list and make sure your printer is compatible otherwise you are just…

Had a little trouble at first installing for network and getting a second pc to be able to use it, but once I figured it out, it works good. The second computer…

Does a good job and was not expensive, slightly troublesome to set up first time.

Installed to share laser printer. Installed in just a few minutes. Did not use install program on Win 7 just browsed for print server. Works Great.

Bought a laser printer without network capability. Easily went on to printer and connected two computers thru network. Turned out to be better solution than…

Pros: Compact.Cons: May not work with all printers. It should work fine with most laser printers, inkjet will be hit or miss see manufacturer's support website. Documentation for setting up the port via TCP/IP was a little off and I have XP thru Win 7 so the interface is a little different. But I got all of them set up.I'd also recommend a static IP address.Compact. May not work with all printers. It should work fine with most laser printers, inkjet will be hit or miss see manufacturer's support website. Documentation for setting up the port via TCP/IP was a little off and I have XP thru Win 7 so the interface is a little different. But I got all of them set up.

I'd also recommend a static IP address. We had a D-link DP-300U that we were starting to have problems with. We believe that lightning or a power surge may have been the culprit. Anyway this print server is works fine for us and I bought one for my friend to have.

Pros: Installed easily. Hooked up my older Canon i860 printer without an issue. Was able to connect using the IPP w/o using IOGear's CD (Need to know the IP address though ). Small.Cons: None that weren't expected - can't get ink tank status from my printer. Couldn't with my now dead LinkSys PSUS4 either. Wish all connectors were on back and lights were on the "front".Manual does not explain what the different lights mean. Not a problem when things are working, but ... Manual does not tell you that there is a web interface or how to use it, but there is.Still giving it 5 stars because it has done what I needed it to, just like is says.

Installed easily. Hooked up my older Canon i860 printer without an issue. Was able to connect using the IPP w/o using IOGear's CD (Need to know the IP address though ). Small. None that weren't expected - can't get ink tank status from my printer. Couldn't with my now dead LinkSys PSUS4 either.

Wish all connectors were on back and lights were on the "front".

Manual does not explain what the different lights mean. Not a problem when things are working, but ...

Manual does not tell you that there is a web interface or how to use it, but there is.

Still giving it 5 stars because it has done what I needed it to, just like is says. Bought to replace my flaked out LinkSys PSUS4 print server and 4 port switch. Fired up just fine.

R T F M if you are new to using one of these USB print servers. Install printer drivers locally first (using printer on USB). Baring network oddities the included software will find the GPSu21. It will use DHCP by default, which can be an issue if the DHCP server ever changes the GPSU21's IP address. My older LinkSys router does not have the ability to assign fixed IPs so I just keep track of the fixed IPs around my network manually.

Does have web access - but its undocumented, and doesn't like Chrome. IE 8.0 seemed best. Firefox also works.

Their web site says that this does

Works great! Low price! No complaints!

this device kept disconnecting from our server. it did not detect any printers even though they had been succesfully installed and tested.

Pros: Compact Size.Cons: Difficult to setup and have to install on all computers on the network.Compact Size. Difficult to setup and have to install on all computers on the network. Check the IOGEAR website to see if you printer is supported.

Pros: It works great. I replaced a computer in my bedroom that was running as a print server and a file server and it did the trick.Cons: It installed fine with the software and printed from my kids laptop that runs XP Pro. I could even uninstall the software and manage the print server via a web browser, however, the wrench in the wheel happened when I tried to do the install on my Vista Business laptop. After 3 hours of trial and error I realized that on the print server internal webpage the XP machine was printing LPR protocol and the Vista macine was printing rawtcp. After switching to LPR it printed farther but still hung in the printer and then I found LPR Byte Counting Enabled. This takes over the generic Windows 0 or 700 print size garbage and send the exact print size to the print server. Therfore, it works like it's supposed to. Bottom line, the print server works fine and Windows was the cause of the problem. I'm happy now, after 3 hours.It works great. I replaced a computer in my bedroom that was running as a print server and a file server and it did the trick. It installed fine with the software and printed from my kids laptop that runs XP Pro. I could even uninstall the software and manage the print server via a web browser, however, the wrench in the wheel happened when I tried to do the install on my Vista Business laptop. After 3 hours of trial and error I realized that on the print server internal webpage the XP machine was printing LPR protocol and the Vista macine was printing rawtcp. After switching to LPR it printed farther but still hung in the printer and then I found LPR Byte Counting Enabled. This takes over the generic Windows 0 or 700 print size garbage and send the exact print size to the print server. Therfore, it works like it's supposed to. Bottom line, the print server works fine and Windows was the cause of the problem. I'm happy now, after 3 hours.

After a few minor issues during set up I have had no problems (except after a power outage). Pros works fine. Cons I have not gotten it to work with Windows XP Pro…

Up and running on 3 XP machines in less than 20 minutes. Works great and easy to set up this way.

Pros: Easy setup, hassle free...Cons: Unlike a router you can't just log onto the server via an internet browser... Not really a con because the software for setting up the print server works just fine...Easy setup, hassle free... Unlike a router you can't just log onto the server via an internet browser... Not really a con because the software for setting up the print server works just fine... Make sure you set your router to static ip addresses other wise you risk having to setup the print server again as it's ip address might change upon router reboot.

Hooked it up to the network used the software and it worked great. Even configured it manually after intial install and that worked great as well.

Unbeknownst to me before purchase, there is a list of printers that this print server will not work with. The company has this list, but there is no mention of…

Install on XP was difficult, finally got it to work. However, I cannot scan with my Multifunction Printer.

Set up was fine, but it did not support either of my two printers. [...]

Easy install. No problems.

instructions were a bit confusing once it was up and running it works great still have one of my three computers to get up and running on it.

I am using this product with a Canon PIXMA MP500 multifunction printer. One computer has two operating systems Vista Business and XP Pro. My wife's laptop runs…

Pros: Easy to set upCons: worked for a week then died. Have narrowed it down to a bad usb port. Unit seems to be cheaply made.Easy to set up worked for a week then died. Have narrowed it down to a bad usb port. Unit seems to be cheaply made.

Works well.

Would not work with vista or windows 7. The firmware update was a waste too. My printer was on the approved list. The item was returned for a refund waste of time!!

is only print capable - not for use with multi function or all in one device

Simple to install & worked as promised

Pros: When it works, it's great!Cons: When it doesn't work
- then the driver needs to be re-installed again.When it works, it's great! When it doesn't work
- then the driver needs to be re-installed again.

Pros: Small.Cons: Worked at first. Then it didn't. Then it did. Then it didn't. Printing is slow to start (when it works). When its not working, the files show up in the print queue, but nothing happens. There is no error message.Small. Worked at first. Then it didn't. Then it did. Then it didn't. Printing is slow to start (when it works). When its not working, the files show up in the print queue, but nothing happens. There is no error message. Using a mix of Windows XP and Windows 7 hardware, and a Samsung ML-1710 laser printer. The problem appears to be poor drivers for the print server.

Pros: Bought this to replace an Airport Express that was on the fritz. Once you set it up it is a solid little print server.Cons: Does not work with apple Bonjour! If you want to print from a Mac you will need to setup an LPD connection to the unit and install the driver for whatever printer you have hooked up onto each computer that will be printing to this device.Bought this to replace an Airport Express that was on the fritz. Once you set it up it is a solid little print server. Does not work with apple Bonjour! If you want to print from a Mac you will need to setup an LPD connection to the unit and install the driver for whatever printer you have hooked up onto each computer that will be printing to this device. I expected a bit more from this print server in terms of features but it gets the job done none-the-less. Maybe I was just spoiled by the Airport Express.

I had it setup and running in five minutes. The installation program automatically detected the server so all I had to do is assign it an IP address. I've only had it connected for two weeks so I can not attest to its reliability yet; though it appears well made. The only con that I have is that it is slow to start printing (though this may be caused by my home network instead of the print server.) When my printer is connected directly to the PC via a USB port the printer starts printing within 3 or 4 seconds. When printing through the print server it takes over 10 seconds.

The print server was easy to set up and initially worked great. When the power went out the device reset to a different IP address confusing some computers. The…

This was the least expensive, print server I could find. It works well. I was able to get it set up pretty quickly after figuring out that Zone-alarm was blocking the ports. It took a bit longer to get our Mac laptop connected, but our XP system works fine with it. We have had it about a year, but just recently it is taking longer to get my Win7 laptop working with it, but I have only tried twice. Hopefully it will work.

Pros: Really easy setup via the included CD.Cons: None!Really easy setup via the included CD. None!

Installed and ran as described.

I'm using the print server with an Epson TM-U220 receipt printer in a commercial kitchen and Win XP SP3. The installation and configuration were simple with the…

We have 5 computers in our home and this item has allowed us to use our printer much more effieciently. It took my husband about 2 hours to get all of the…

This item was an easy plug and play install and is working well in the office we placed it at.

Pros: Easy to setup, instructions worked fine.Cons: AC adapter is fat at the base.Easy to setup, instructions worked fine. AC adapter is fat at the base. I prefer hardware that's more robust and 'no frills', 'business-like' rather than goofy designs. This print server definitely looks goofy.10-min to setup, could be confusing for a rookie though.

Pros: I just hooked this up to my network, and it works exactly how you'd expect. I didn't have to install any software, as it can be configured over IP (the default IP is 192.168.1.202). The product I received has DHCP support, so all I had to do was look at my router's DHCP table to determine its IP address. I didn't even have to read the manual! I plugged it into the same switch that is connected to my WiFi router, so I can print wirelessly. The printer I am using is a Brother HL-2140.Cons: The web interface is a little ugly, but it doesn't really matter. It does the job.I just hooked this up to my network, and it works exactly how you'd expect. I didn't have to install any software, as it can be configured over IP (the default IP is 192.168.1.202). The product I received has DHCP support, so all I had to do was look at my router's DHCP table to determine its IP address. I didn't even have to read the manual! I plugged it into the same switch that is connected to my WiFi router, so I can print wirelessly. The printer I am using is a Brother HL-2140. The web interface is a little ugly, but it doesn't really matter. It does the job. I tested all of this on an Apple Macbook, but since printing is IP-based, it should work with any computer.

Pros: None so far.Cons: Followed installation procedures step by step but does not work.None so far. Followed installation procedures step by step but does not work. Was hoping this would be a quick easy fix.

Pros: ummm... nobody died?Cons: Out of the box followed setup instructions step by step but does not work. Have repeated setup process several times with no change.ummm... nobody died? Out of the box followed setup instructions step by step but does not work. Have repeated setup process several times with no change. Was hoping this would be easy...

This print server works as published, and I think it is an excellent deal for networking a USB printer. I have been using it for about 2 months now with no…

Purchased this product due to the fact that Vista x64 refused to be my print server to a computer running XP Home.

After the installation process, I then found out, after I was unable to print and called Tech Support, that my printer was not compatible. MAKE SURE YOUR…

easy to set up, running xp on two desktop and windows 7 on the laptop. working great with no problem.

This device worked great. I have a Netgear router that I plug this print server into. I am printing to a Canon MP150 printer. Printing take a while to get started but…

I found the product easy to set up, small and easy to keep out of the way. Once I configured my computers to find it on the network, I can just forget about it. That's…

Pros: Works well with Windows 7 not complicated at all when installing but you MUST read instructs first and follow and you will have no problems. No adverse actions during the past month will see over time.Cons: A little pricing for the function performed, one printer serveral computers.Works well with Windows 7 not complicated at all when installing but you MUST read instructs first and follow and you will have no problems. No adverse actions during the past month will see over time. A little pricing for the function performed, one printer serveral computers.

After consulting the vendors website and ensuring this print server was compatible with the printer I have, I found hooking this easy.. I was able to get it working within 10 minutes after taking it out of the box.. Id recommend this product to anyhow looking for a cheap print server!

Pros: Somewhat easy set up, nothing to be worried about.Cons: haven't seen any but it tells you what it can and cant doSomewhat easy set up, nothing to be worried about. haven't seen any but it tells you what it can and cant do

[...] solved my problem setting up printer for a small office.

I have a Canon MP470, which is not that old of a printer (purchased in 2008), and it will not work with this device.

Problem with installing in Windows 7 Premium, and using. Finally, IOGear says unit defective, so had to return, and hope to get a working replacement.

If you know how your LAN uses address ports then this will be easy to use for a single printer with USB port. If the networking is difficult to understand then…

Network printers can be tricky to install. I found that this product simplified the installation for me and worked great after I got all the network problems…

This unit was actually incompatible with my printer, but this information isn't available on the retailers website. I had to learn through the manufacturer of…

We have three computers in the house: my wired desktop, my wife's wireless desktop and a netbook. My computer had to be ON to print. Is your computer on? was a common question from the wife. No more. I must admit that you must be a little geeky to get it setup. The best advice I have is to delete your shared printer and then find the print server and re-install the printer as a network printer. It helps if you know the ISP number of the device by looking at your router info.

I have an Epson Stylus Photo 825. The IOGear printer port will not stay online. Once a print job attempts to print, the port goes offline. Epson does not…

I've had it for a month now and it has worked flawlessly. I have a mixed back of operating systems on my little home network - no problems among any of them.

Pros: Its been in place now for several weeks and I haven't had any problems.Cons: A little tough to set up but nothing difficult enough to lose an egg over.Its been in place now for several weeks and I haven't had any problems. A little tough to set up but nothing difficult enough to lose an egg over.

Connect your laptop, desktop and others to the same printer at about half the cost with this item. Cheaper than a new wireless printer. Set up wasn't too hard, but…

I have a Brother MFP DCP-7040. Since I use the printer only for photocopying and printing, the only service I need in a print server is to allow me to connect…

I bought this server for my mother who is not computer literate yet. Just followed the basic instructions and within 10 minutes she was printing, no swearing involved!

Pros: I bought this along w/ a Canon IP4700 printer and despite it not being listed as a compatible printer I got it up and running in 10 minutes. Works great!Cons: None, works as it should.I bought this along w/ a Canon IP4700 printer and despite it not being listed as a compatible printer I got it up and running in 10 minutes. Works great! None, works as it should. Make sure you follow the directions and install the printer on LPT.

Was easy to install and works seamlessly on Brother HL-2140

will not work with my printer I have a Kodak ESP3

Pros: Easy to setup and add to the network. Easy to configure desktops and laptops to use the Print Server. Able to access the print server via the printserver IP address.Cons: NoneEasy to setup and add to the network. Easy to configure desktops and laptops to use the Print Server. Able to access the print server via the printserver IP address. None Likely this is a configuration issue on my part - When printing the printer status window on the printing computer shows the printer is offline but document does get printed. If anyone has suggestions on how to fix I'd like to know.

Pros: Setup under Windows 2003 (x86) Server was a breeze. Great for the price.Cons: NoneSetup under Windows 2003 (x86) Server was a breeze. Great for the price. None Would be nice if it supported POE.

Works as described, took care of my issue of having a new laptop but the printer was shared trough a desktop that I'm shutting down, now the rest of the family can keep printing even if my laptop is not connected. The printing might be a little slower than with USB, but not an issue. Using it on a Canon Pixma ip4000.

Pros: Seemed to work fine once I got it set up. Printed test pages from Windows 7, Windows XP, and Linux (Ubuntu 9.10). Gets the job done.Cons: It's hard to set up. It defaults to 192.168.1.174, which may or may not be on your network. If you just want to set up IPP and don't have a Windows box / Mac, just point your configuration over there and see if you can set it up via something like telnet (that port is open; I didn't try it yet or anything).Seemed to work fine once I got it set up. Printed test pages from Windows 7, Windows XP, and Linux (Ubuntu 9.10). Gets the job done. It's hard to set up. It defaults to 192.168.1.174, which may or may not be on your network. If you just want to set up IPP and don't have a Windows box / Mac, just point your configuration over there and see if you can set it up via something like telnet (that port is open; I didn't try it yet or anything). In Ubuntu, I just did a printer scan on 192.168.0.2 in the printer administration. It recognized the LPD PASSTHRU method and it seems to work perfectly fine.

The main thing was so that my husband and I could print through the router. The only bad thing that I can see is that I have to disconnect the printer when I…

My husband asked for this for Christmas. Our purpose was the ability to print wirelessly from anywhere in the house. Works good for us.

I took it out of the box, hooked it up and immediately had a network printer/fax.

Pros: Small design, fits anywhere. Works pretty good.Cons: A little slower than I would expect. Had to perform install a couple of time before I got it the way I wanted it.Small design, fits anywhere. Works pretty good. A little slower than I would expect. Had to perform install a couple of time before I got it the way I wanted it.

Pros: Perfect to print from MS WindowsCons: No user guide available. Installation guide extremely basic. Hotline saturated. Difficult to configure for Mac OS 10.6, and when configured it is extremely slow.Perfect to print from MS Windows No user guide available. Installation guide extremely basic. Hotline saturated. Difficult to configure for Mac OS 10.6, and when configured it is extremely slow. After groping around the print server parameters, I found a configuration where printing from my Macbook is possible. But it takes 2 minutes for the printer to start printing. Apart from that, works great from a Windows computer.

It was an easy install. Took it out of the box, plugged it in an away I went. I would definitely recommend this print server. I am using it on an Mac OS X, Windows XP and Windows 7. All were easy.

Pros: I bought this for my mom, she was having problems with some cheap wifi printer of another popular brand that was just not reliable. I had an old Samsung laser printer that I wasnt using anymore. I hooked this into the wifi router, its worked perfectly ever since.Cons: I dont know. It has been extremely easy to use. If you have basic knowledge of TCPIP it is simple. It has a built in web server to configure it. It's almost brainless.I bought this for my mom, she was having problems with some cheap wifi printer of another popular brand that was just not reliable. I had an old Samsung laser printer that I wasnt using anymore. I hooked this into the wifi router, its worked perfectly ever since. I dont know. It has been extremely easy to use. If you have basic knowledge of TCPIP it is simple. It has a built in web server to configure it. It's almost brainless. If you set this up on OSX, if I recall correctly, you need to disable bidirectional communication for certain laser printers. It has been trouble-free once set up.

Pros: Installed Drivers on computer, then setup server. Works like it supposed to.Cons: noneInstalled Drivers on computer, then setup server. Works like it supposed to. none

Pros: Worked great for client who wanted printer access but did not want to leave the base station on all the time. Good uptimeCons: None, Works greatWorked great for client who wanted printer access but did not want to leave the base station on all the time. Good uptime None, Works great Might be a little hard for some one to set up if they don't know how, but I have set up a lot of devices like this and it seemed to work just like all the others.

I FOLLOWED the instructions and withing 10 minutes set up one XP PRO, one Server 2003, and two Vista 64 machines. I set up an Epson 2400 photo printer.

Pros: Easy setup and clear instructions. So far has worked flawlessly under windows 7.Cons: None!Easy setup and clear instructions. So far has worked flawlessly under windows 7. None! Haven't tried it on Vista or XP but assume it will work just as well since it has supported drivers on each of those operating systems.

Pros: it works great. I love this little guy.Cons: n/ait works great. I love this little guy. n/a keep up the good work

Pros: Small, works as advertised. Use included software with no problems. Used on PCs with Windows 7 and XP. I did need to make sure that the Print when Offline in the Print Queue was turned off, once that was done jobs printed.Cons: NoneSmall, works as advertised. Use included software with no problems. Used on PCs with Windows 7 and XP. I did need to make sure that the Print when Offline in the Print Queue was turned off, once that was done jobs printed. None

Pros: Nice small and compact print server...Does what it's supposed to. BUT it wasn't the answer to my problem. I have two Ubuntu desktop machines (one is 64bit); one older XP Pro machine and a VISTA 64bit laptop. I was looking to for a way to network all them for my one printer/scanner. It was either this or make my XP machine "the print server" and have it run all the time just for that reason. The Ubuntu machines worked fine out of the box. VISTA had some problems.Cons: I had a HUGE configuration problems with VISTA with this thing, still never got to quite work correctly. Even worse when connected wirelessly, IOgear software would never recognize wireless connection to printer on the Vista machine (scratches head), but would see it 'wired'...More likely the Vista 'IP scaling map' than this servers fault, but still I end up with the same result. Ironically, Ubuntu gave me no issues connecting, but afterward the windows machines couldn't connect....It was an either or situation. It would either see CUPS (linux) or LDP (windows) but not both on the same network.Nice small and compact print server...Does what it's supposed to. BUT it wasn't the answer to my problem. I have two Ubuntu desktop machines (one is 64bit); one older XP Pro machine and a VISTA 64bit laptop. I was looking to for a way to network all them for my one printer/scanner. It was either this or make my XP machine "the print server" and have it run all the time just for that reason. The Ubuntu machines worked fine out of the box. VISTA had some problems. I had a HUGE configuration problems with VISTA with this thing, still never got to quite work correctly. Even worse when connected wirelessly, IOgear software would never recognize wireless connection to printer on the Vista machine (scratches head), but would see it 'wired'...More likely the Vista 'IP scaling map' than this servers fault, but still I end up with the same result. Ironically, Ubuntu gave me no issues connecting, but afterward

Pros: Small, easy to set-up, works as standard generic TCPIP
port (raw 9100). You can set it up manually using
a web browser going to the DHCP assigned IP address
and clicking on configure. Great product for the price,comes with a network cable. You can even see it recognize the attached USB printer by name from a web browser.Cons: doesn't tell you you can set it up manually without using the CD. The tiny manual shows screen shots of the software CD which is extremely small to read.
would give it 5 stars if they even mentioned you don't need to load the cd if you know what you are doing.Small, easy to set-up, works as standard generic TCPIP
port (raw 9100). You can set it up manually using
a web browser going to the DHCP assigned IP address
and clicking on configure. Great product for the price,comes with a network cable. You can even see it recognize the attached USB printer by name from a web browser. doesn't tell you you can set it up manually without using the CD. The tiny manual shows screen shots of the software CD which is extremely small to read.
would give it 5 stars if they even mentioned you don't need to load the cd if you know what you are doing. I guessed on the next assigned DHCP address it got, went to it with a browser and was able to setup a static
IP address on it and print from the PC by adding a standard TCPIP port. All without loading any software.

Pros: Great little device.
Worked flawlessly with windows and mac.
Took me 30 min to install, haven't found a printer it hasn't worked with.Cons: Poor included software. Not really necessary.Great little device.
Worked flawlessly with windows and mac.
Took me 30 min to install, haven't found a printer it hasn't worked with. Poor included software. Not really necessary. Included software only works on windows. I'd just avoid it and use their other directions for setting up printer (basically just the web interface).

Pros: Pretty Packaging.Cons: Low compatibility and questionable with multifunction printer capabilities.Pretty Packaging. Low compatibility and questionable with multifunction printer capabilities. Even though documentation says printer-only function should work in the multifunction printers, it does not. My printer is supposedly compatible, but then it is not. Faq 297 is unhelpful, and upon calling tech support, it was the rudest to date. Should've went with my instinct and NOT bought this.

Pros: Network can always find the printer that is on our Iogear that we have now. Ordered another one to replace the other print server.Cons: None.. and the price is great.Network can always find the printer that is on our Iogear that we have now. Ordered another one to replace the other print server. None.. and the price is great.

Pros: Easy setup, took me about 10 minutes to install and configure.Great price... Great BrandCons: n/aEasy setup, took me about 10 minutes to install and configure.Great price... Great Brand n/a Can't rename the print servers reads as LPT1

Pros: Does what it should, set-up is a snap if...Cons: ...you do as the previous reviewer said and ditch the included instructions. Go to http://www.iogear.com/support/faq/id/297 and you'll be good to go.Does what it should, set-up is a snap if... ...you do as the previous reviewer said and ditch the included instructions. Go to http://www.iogear.com/support/faq/id/297 and you'll be good to go. Iogear should do a better job with their instructions. No excuses. Didn't dock an egg because the product works, just poor execution from the manufac.

Pros: None, because it kept dying before I could get it to function properlyCons: Just like most of the other comments, this product refuses to work most of the time. Standard install onto an XP machine with it connected to a standard router, this worthless junk "can't find any print servers" 9 out of 10 times. Oh and when it finally does find it, guess what? You go through the installation about to finish and it hits you with "can't find the print server". Should've read these reviews before I bought the darn thing.None, because it kept dying before I could get it to function properly Just like most of the other comments, this product refuses to work most of the time. Standard install onto an XP machine with it connected to a standard router, this worthless junk "can't find any print servers" 9 out of 10 times. Oh and when it finally does find it, guess what? You go through the installation about to finish and it hits you with "can't find the print server". Should've read these reviews before I bought the darn thing. Pay a little more, get something that actually works.

Recommend that it be set up through the TCP/IP settings. Look on the browser page of your router to get the exact numbers. This will solve a lot of future…

Pros: Could be used as a doorstopCons: This 2009. Would you expect compatibility with Vista 32? I would.Limited printer support as wellCould be used as a doorstop This 2009. Would you expect compatibility with Vista 32? I would.Limited printer support as well Unable to submit my comment with zero stars. Thus, the 1 star was necessary to allow a submission.ZERO stars.

I have 2 of these units and using a Sumgung ML2010 and a Samsung CLP510 laser printers and they work as if they are actually physically attached to my computer…

Pros: This Print server is amazing, I have it connected to a Samsung CLP-500 color laser and it is fast, This thing blows my other 3-Port Trendnet print server out of the water, It starts printing just as fast as if it was connected via USB. Easy Setup too, as a Network Share or Local TCP/IP port.Cons: IOGear doesn't have any Parallel models for my legacy printers (why I tried the TrendNet one)This Print server is amazing, I have it connected to a Samsung CLP-500 color laser and it is fast, This thing blows my other 3-Port Trendnet print server out of the water, It starts printing just as fast as if it was connected via USB. Easy Setup too, as a Network Share or Local TCP/IP port. IOGear doesn't have any Parallel models for my legacy printers (why I tried the TrendNet one) I would be amazing if they came out with a Parallel Version, or a Power-Over-Ethernet Version

Pros: Easy to set up and use.Cons: Can't see any.Easy to set up and use. Can't see any.

I got this for my Lexmark All-In-One. It installed quickly and easily but it would not print so I returned it. In the fine print somewhere I saw that it does…

On XP Pro these documents printed fine. From XP Pro computer I could not scan on the same multifunction printer I could print to. Setup was more difficult than

Pros: Works as expected. Small, easy to install. Support was quick to respond via-email.Cons: Software included was not really ready for Vista 64 and error'ed during the install. The install post the unknown error, was ok. Tried to get it to work with a Konica Minolta 2400W color laser. It would not work per IOGear instructions. Email support. They had me redo what was already done and verify a few things. Still no go. I then unchecked duplex printing and it worked. Printer is fine, just cannot use the duplex mode. Sharing off 4 PCs. 2 Vista 64 Home Prem, 1 32 Vista Ultimate and 1 XP SP3 32 bit.Works as expected. Small, easy to install. Support was quick to respond via-email. Software included was not really ready for Vista 64 and error'ed during the install. The install post the unknown error, was ok. Tried to get it to work with a Konica Minolta 2400W color laser. It would not work per IOGear instructions. Email support. They had me redo what was already done and verify a few things. Still no go. I then unchecked duplex printing and it worked. Printer is fine, just cannot use the duplex mode. Sharing off 4 PCs. 2 Vista 64 Home Prem, 1 32 Vista Ultimate and 1 XP SP3 32 bit. Needs 64 bit ready software..

Pros: It works and it works well, haven't been able to test it thoroughly but so far its printed a couple documuments with no problems. It small, out of the way and does the job.Cons: Getting it set up for vista can be kinda tricky. I say kinda cause it really isn't that hard once you figure out how to do it. There are no directions in the manual on how to set up for vista. there is no support page for this thing on the manufacturers website either.It works and it works well, haven't been able to test it thoroughly but so far its printed a couple documuments with no problems. It small, out of the way and does the job. Getting it set up for vista can be kinda tricky. I say kinda cause it really isn't that hard once you figure out how to do it. There are no directions in the manual on how to set up for vista. there is no support page for this thing on the manufacturers website either. To set up for vista, First find the ip address of the thing. You can do that by using the utility that came with the disk and running the wizard to set up the ip. Once you know the ip go into control panel/printer and set up a new network printer. After that it's pretty much self explanatory.
After you find the ip i would recommend just using the web based setup page to change any setting on the server; the wizard on the disk is pretty much useless.

Pros: I was a little worried it wouldnt work. It installed easily and function fine. The printer; prints just as fast with this as it did with it hardwire connections.Cons: The setup utility configured the printserver correctly but did add the printer to windows. I had to add the printer using the IP address for the server. Not a problem just an extra step not outlined in the manual.I was a little worried it wouldnt work. It installed easily and function fine. The printer; prints just as fast with this as it did with it hardwire connections. The setup utility configured the printserver correctly but did add the printer to windows. I had to add the printer using the IP address for the server. Not a problem just an extra step not outlined in the manual.

Pros: It works with a konica minolta magicolor 2400w laser printer without and issues.Cons: Getting it to work was another story. I almost sent it back.It works with a konica minolta magicolor 2400w laser printer without and issues. Getting it to work was another story. I almost sent it back. If the printer was already working on your pc before it's a lot easier but if you can't get it working heres what you do: install the drivers for your printer on your pc first (unless windows already has a driver for it), then go to add printer, add network printer, and then type http://192.168.1.123/lp1 (your ip address will most likely be different) and then pick the type/model of your printer and you should be good to go. You may want to use the included software to give your printer a static ip to make things easier. hope this helps.

Strengths:small ... Weaknesses:must install proprietary software I was expecting something completely different. I hoped this system would work over TCP/IP,…

Pros: This tiny print server is amazing. Plugged it in, installed the software, set it's IP, and BAM, I can print to it. I can print to it from Windows and Linux.Cons: USB port on front, Ethernet and power in back. Wish all 3 were on back.This tiny print server is amazing. Plugged it in, installed the software, set it's IP, and BAM, I can print to it. I can print to it from Windows and Linux. USB port on front, Ethernet and power in back. Wish all 3 were on back.

Overall, I'd say it has worked over 90% of the time.

no problem with my desktop thats running XP...... my laptop with vista could see the print sever, but got a RPC error when I tried to connect to the server. Had to connect to the printer by specifying the IP address of the printer. Make sure you setup a fixed IP address - always better !!

It will work if you call tech help phone number. We were going in circles for two days trying to get this to work. I m using a wireless network. I had to use the wireless net work IP address for the printer port and make a few other changes that the tech had me do. I dont remember what those were so to save you some headaches call tech and they will have you up and running in no time. The Manual has a lot to be desired.

Pros: No install needed for my Canon Pixma MP830. Plugged it in, browsed to the IP address, made it static, hooked up the printer and on the next refresh it showed the printer model, status, etc. Didn't even install the drivers on the PCs. I just installed a Standard TCP/IP port on all the machines, used the Canon driver and it works like a champ. The ink monitoring junk doesn't work, nor does the scanning but I wasn't expecting it to since it's just a print server. If I need either, I'm not that lazy where I can't plug it in to a computer for 2 minutes.Cons: Nada.No install needed for my Canon Pixma MP830. Plugged it in, browsed to the IP address, made it static, hooked up the printer and on the next refresh it showed the printer model, status, etc. Didn't even install the drivers on the PCs. I just installed a Standard TCP/IP port on all the machines, used the Canon driver and it works like a champ. The ink monitoring junk doesn't work, nor does the scanning but I wasn't expecting it to since it's just a print server. If I need either, I'm not that lazy where I can't plug it in to a computer for 2 minutes. Nada. A pipe dream would to have the device be bus powered or PoE powered, but meh.

For those who only need to hook up one USB printer to a home network, this unit is a good option. The one thing that would have given this unit a 5 for performance is for it to provide two-way communication with an all-in-one printer. The price is good and it was relatively easy to set up. There is no delay while printing wirelessly.

Pros: Cheap print server optionCons: Doesn't support multi function printers
Print Server software confusingI had to reach tech support online to find out that this product doesn't support muliti function printers.

Pros: Fairly easy set up.Cons: NoneFairly easy set up. None great product

Pros: Small. Sometimes it works.Cons: Often doesn't work. Some PCs refuse to recognize the device.Small. Sometimes it works. Often doesn't work. Some PCs refuse to recognize the device. About half the time, this will only print a small part of the page then stall.

The device did not properly configure with the native MP800 Print Driver. I had to use the Canon Inkjet MP830 driver in order to get in running. Seems fine now as I have added several other PC s to the mix of devices accessing the printer

Pros: Was easy to set up and manage. Worked with no problems.Cons: This print server uses an IP:port configuration for setting up to print to the printer connected to the server. I needed a print server that just had an IP address so I could not use it.Was easy to set up and manage. Worked with no problems. This print server uses an IP:port configuration for setting up to print to the printer connected to the server. I needed a print server that just had an IP address so I could not use it.

Pros: Works wonderfully and as advertised. Prints large PDFs without any problems. I was able to set it up as an internet printer as well so now i can print from anywhereCons: None really :-)Works wonderfully and as advertised. Prints large PDFs without any problems. I was able to set it up as an internet printer as well so now i can print from anywhere None really :-) I just wish it included a USB cable but that is asking too much since even printers come without them now a days.

Pros: Easy to set up.Cons: It immediately slowed my network to a standstill. Nothing seemed to help. I finally had to disconnect it. It has been sitting in a drawer ever since.Easy to set up. It immediately slowed my network to a standstill. Nothing seemed to help. I finally had to disconnect it. It has been sitting in a drawer ever since. Avoid.

Pros: Seulater, thank you for the information about checking the printer compatibility list. It can be found here: http://iogear.com/files/pdf/
Cons: n/aSeulater, thank you for the information about checking the printer compatibility list. It can be found here: http://iogear.com/files/pdf/n/a

Pros: I have a Lexmarkx6170 printer.
i had it installed and working literally 3 minutes from out of the box. its that simple!Cons: No cons for me. Great product!I have a Lexmarkx6170 printer.
i had it installed and working literally 3 minutes from out of the box. its that simple! No cons for me. Great product! Just do yourself a favor, go to IOGEARS web site to make sure your printer is supported by this first. thats the only homework you will need to do.

We had a small issue when we first installed it. It changes your printer to 'Use Offline' which is easily remedied. What stumped me and tech support was the print server…

Pros: Really easy to install! If you're looking for printserver for your USB printer, this is it.Cons: Only one printer can be connected.Really easy to install! If you're looking for printserver for your USB printer, this is it. Only one printer can be connected. Small that you can tack it in behind the printer to hide it.

Pros: I read alot of the reviews for the other print servers of equal price or cheaper before I settled on this unit. I never bought IOgear stuff in the past - always considered them of the cheaper sort. But I was wrong, this little unit was detected right away. Good, Quick and EasyCons: NoneI read alot of the reviews for the other print servers of equal price or cheaper before I settled on this unit. I never bought IOgear stuff in the past - always considered them of the cheaper sort. But I was wrong, this little unit was detected right away. Good, Quick and Easy None

Pros: Compact, Easy Installation, Nice InterfaceCons: Not Bi-DirectionalCompact, Easy Installation, Nice Interface Not Bi-Directional

Pros: Plug in, quick setup, ready to go. Small size.Cons: A bit slow in processing data but c'mon it's not an industrial print server.Plug in, quick setup, ready to go. Small size. A bit slow in processing data but c'mon it's not an industrial print server.

Pros: Works great and was easy to install and set up...and it's cheap.Cons: I had bought this to network a multifunction printer but this only works on single function printers.Works great and was easy to install and set up...and it's cheap. I had bought this to network a multifunction printer but this only works on single function printers. NOT FOR MULTI-FUNCTION PRINTERS!
IOGear's tech support was helpful in explaining to me that it wouldln't work with a multifunction, and then helped me set up my laser printer on my network. This thing works great now that I'm using the right printer.

Pros: Makes a printer network capable. Supports a wide range of protocols. Supports a wide range of printers. Fast hookup. Easy setup.Cons: Bi-directional communication is not supported. As such you cannot get ink status information. This might be normal for most print server units however. The CD did not work for me on Vista.Makes a printer network capable. Supports a wide range of protocols. Supports a wide range of printers. Fast hookup. Easy setup. Bi-directional communication is not supported. As such you cannot get ink status information. This might be normal for most print server units however. The CD did not work for me on Vista. I got this to make my Canon iP4300 Photo Printer network capable. I also got it since the website said it was Vista compatible. Unfortunately I wasn't able to use the CD. Then I figured out that I didn't need to once it had gotten past the actual device setup. It got stuck at selecting the printer that was connected and as such it never finished but it did its job and set an ip on the device. After that I just cancelled out and set a network printer on Vista and selected the correct driver. It will work regardless if the port protocol is set to RAW or LPR (LPD on mac). If you do LPR/LPD then set the queue to lp1. Also I found that in addition to the web-based interface it also supports a telnet interface which is an undocumented feature. All of the same functions are available via telnet that is available via the web interface.

Pros: Setup, used a "fixed" ip, and then ran the setup disk on client computers running windows 2000 & windows XP, works great so far, fast.Cons: None yet.Setup, used a "fixed" ip, and then ran the setup disk on client computers running windows 2000 & windows XP, works great so far, fast. None yet.

Pros: This neat little biscuit sized Server is a great solution for multiple PCs networked at home. We are using it on both Windows and Linux PCs. Setup on Linux was a piece of cake and worked straight away. Setup on Windows was also easy and only complicated by the Firewall software. After some on line searching found that the Spooler Subsystem requires server access in the trusted network.You will most likely need the software loaded on Windows (we did) to allow the Print Server to be discovered.Cons: We wish that it was designed with all cables on the rear.This neat little biscuit sized Server is a great solution for multiple PCs networked at home. We are using it on both Windows and Linux PCs. Setup on Linux was a piece of cake and worked straight away. Setup on Windows was also easy and only complicated by the Firewall software. After some on line searching found that the Spooler Subsystem requires server access in the trusted network.You will most likely need the software loaded on Windows (we did) to allow the Print Server to be discovered. We wish that it was designed with all cables on the rear. We should have purchased this a long time ago. Hint: You can access the print server menu by keying the assigned ip address into your browser. It will be helpful to review the support pages at iogear before starting to install. Hope this feedback is useful to others.

Pros: Easy install. Worked Great.Cons: If you have a printer status monitor that comes up when you print, it will no longer work because the print server does not support bidirectional printing. Disable it if you can, because you will no longer be able to use it.Easy install. Worked Great. If you have a printer status monitor that comes up when you print, it will no longer work because the print server does not support bidirectional printing. Disable it if you can, because you will no longer be able to use it. Be sure to run the driver installation CD on all computers in your network

Pros: Love this thing works great. No problems at all.Cons: noneLove this thing works great. No problems at all. none Love IOGEAR

Strengths:small... ... Weaknesses:You need a post script printer if you\'re using a Mac. This is a little fact that they don\'t put on the webpage. You need a post…

Pros: Easy to install and setup, small, works fastCons: Haven't seen anyEasy to install and setup, small, works fast Haven't seen any Nice price