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Linksys PPSX1, EtherFast Print Server, 1- Port 10/100Mbps RJ45 and 1-Port Bi-Directional Parallel Port.
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Easy to set up but very low performer . This unit took nearly no time to set up: the DHCP server on the network gave it an address instantly. It happily supports JetDirect (port 9100/tcp) printing, but performance is lousy. Even on a 100mbit network, it did no better than 58kbytes/second throughput measured during careful tests. Our application included >22 megabyte image files to a color printer.For low-volume printouts (say, text reports from an accounting system), this looks like a winner, but for anything requiring any real throughput, it's not going to be too useful. The same image that took two and a half minutes using this device took eleven seconds to a real HP LaserJet 4100 printer.
Easy to set up but very low performer . This unit took nearly no time to set up: the DHCP server on the network gave it an address instantly. It happily supports JetDirect (port 9100/tcp) printing, but performance is lousy. Even on a 100mbit network, it did no better than 58kbytes/second throughput measured during careful tests. Our application included >22 megabyte image files to a color printer.For low-volume printouts (say, text reports from an accounting system), this looks like a winner, but for anything requiring any real throughput, it's not going to be too useful. The same image that took two and a half minutes using this device took eleven seconds to a real HP LaserJet 4100 printer.
Cisco-Linksys PPSX1 EtherFast 10/100 1-Port PrintServer Reviews
No problem with the install . I installed this device simply by accepting all the defaults in the setup. I'm using an Epson 900 Stylus ink printer. It's the default printer for all the computers on my network. It's attached to a 10BaseT hub that is connected to a Linksys 4-port DSL/Cable modem router. DHCP is enabled in the router and the print server uses that for an IP address. It's all working with no problem.
No problem with the install . I installed this device simply by accepting all the defaults in the setup. I'm using an Epson 900 Stylus ink printer. It's the default printer for all the computers on my network. It's attached to a 10BaseT hub that is connected to a Linksys 4-port DSL/Cable modem router. DHCP is enabled in the router and the print server uses that for an IP address. It's all working with no problem.
Cisco-Linksys PPSX1 EtherFast 10/100 1-Port PrintServer Opinions
No fuss no muss setup and works great. . I purchased this for use in a client's small home network to share their printer; Laptop running wireless downstairs, Desktop hardwired upstairs. Every thing was a peice of cake and works like a charm. Everyone is happy, especially me - the paid geek.
No fuss no muss setup and works great. . I purchased this for use in a client's small home network to share their printer; Laptop running wireless downstairs, Desktop hardwired upstairs. Every thing was a peice of cake and works like a charm. Everyone is happy, especially me - the paid geek.
Half-arsed product . As a fan of Linksys network devices, I'm very disappointed in this one. For starters, figuring out how to configure the unit to do CUPS-like printing was very difficult - it took googling to figure out the exact path to the printer, because the documentation I got was outdated. While the server allows disabling older printing protocols like NetBEUI and AppleTalk, it will not disable NetBIOS and the ilk. As a result, it generates more traffic than necessary (every 2 seconds), polluting the network. Finally, the decent web-driven configuration interface that Linksys is known for has been replaced with something quickly thrown together, so that while you can set a password to protect the unit, anyone on the LAN can modify the settings.
This unit is a sub-par product, at best. Disappointing, because I'm used to better devices from Linksys.
This unit is a sub-par product, at best. Disappointing, because I'm used to better devices from Linksys.
Nice but a little pricey . This server is very nice. I thought i was going to have difficulty because of all the problems that i've heard from other sites, but to my surprise, it wasn't too bad.
I didn't use Linksys's stupid software to set this up becuase i didn't want to have to install 20 computers with software that would just slow them down. I connected directly to the router using one computer, set everything up on the print server via the web interface, then took the server to the printer it was to be hooked up to, plugged it in, and WHAM!!! it worked. It's been plugged in for about 4-5 months consecutively with about 1 power cycle per month and no problems yet... **Knock on wood**
Just for everyone's information... if you use LPR printing in windows, you don't have to use Linksys's software. :) makes everything A LOT easier, in my opinion anyways.
It works great with a Mac too on the same network!
I didn't use Linksys's stupid software to set this up becuase i didn't want to have to install 20 computers with software that would just slow them down. I connected directly to the router using one computer, set everything up on the print server via the web interface, then took the server to the printer it was to be hooked up to, plugged it in, and WHAM!!! it worked. It's been plugged in for about 4-5 months consecutively with about 1 power cycle per month and no problems yet... **Knock on wood**
Just for everyone's information... if you use LPR printing in windows, you don't have to use Linksys's software. :) makes everything A LOT easier, in my opinion anyways.
It works great with a Mac too on the same network!
Good Value/Easy Installation . Overall the PPSX1 was a breeze to set up. It took about 10 minutes it up on a NT4 three-machine home network. No problems after the first day. However, the product photo displayed here on 2/10/00 is wrong. The PPSX1 model that arrived had the parallel port on the back and the 10BaseT and power connections in the front making it impossible to stack or put on a desktop... a silly design... I decided to hide it under a desk. But for 80 bucks it's a good deal.
Prompt Deliver . We are very satisfied with our product. We needed this specific one and it was delivered within a week. Great service!!
It was up and running in 15 minutes . My client's print server on his copier died. Parallel port was the only option so I picked up the PPSX1. I had it installed in 15 minutes including testing three PC's. It printed fast and they were happy. I used the existing LPR setup that the dead print server was using and everything went smoothly. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was that the admin install gave an error on a DLL which I ignored. It worked however and I was able to set the IP address. The only other complaint was I wasn't able to spend more time there for billing purposes. :-)
Overpriced . This item can be purchased at a cheaper price elsewere,if you look around.Try Outpost and some other sites or go to pricegrabber.com
Cons Review
I don't think this box is what it was cracked up to be . I wanted to share my Canon Inkjet printer with both my home computers. The manual was quite unhelpful and very poorly organized. According to their website the dip switch settings in the manual are exactly backwards. I bought this box because it says that it supports bi-directional printing but on page 88 (of 91) of the manual, it tells me, "For best results turn off the printer's bi-directional function..." I interpret this as saying that it works with bi-directional printers if they aren't working bi-directionally. I'll call their support line first but I think this item is going back where I bought it.
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Feature Cisco-Linksys PPSX1 EtherFast 10/100 1-Port PrintServer
- Connect your printer to most networks in minutes
- Runs with most laser, ink-jet, Bubble Jet, color, and dot matrix parallel printers
- Stand-alone unit--no dedicated print server PC required
- Management tools integrate seamlessly with Windows 98, 95, NT, and NetWare
- Supports DHCP
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Product Details
EAN : 0745883548842UPC : 745883548842
MPN : PPSX1-UK
Brand : Cisco
Weight : 3 pounds
Height : 4 inches
Length : 12 inches
Width : 10 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Manufacturer : Linksys
Model : PPSX1
Platform : Windows NT
Publisher : Linksys
SKU : DHPPSX1
Studio : Linksys
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