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Connect to USB Devices over Ethernet or Wi-Fi! The USB 2.0 Server makes it possible for USB printers, USB scanners and other USB devices to be used and shared by client PCs on a Local Area Network (LAN). It is ideal for home office, small office and classroom use. The USB 2.0 Server supports both Ethernet and Wi-Fi networks -- making it easy to access USB devices from a Wi-Fi based laptop. Why Buy the USB Server? Share USB devices via a network Access USB devices from a Wi-Fi laptop Break the 5 meter USB cabling limitation Eliminate need for a dedicated PC to host a USB device Connectivity to USB Devices 2 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ports Full 500mA power provided to each port. Connectivity to Network RJ45 Ethernet connector. 10/100 autosensing. IP addressing : Static/DHCP/ZeroConfig Compatible USB Devices USB Server software supports USB printers, multi-function printers, scanners, storage devices, PDAs, digital cameras, serial adapters, mice, keyboards, and more. USB printers may be shared on an automatic basis. Other USB devices are shared on a one user at a time basis. USB audio/ video products are not supported at this time.
This review is from : Keyspan U2S-2A USB 2.0 Server
Exactly what I was looking for . This server replaces the older style print server, the FTP type which is one way only and will not report ink levels. The Keyspan USB 2.0 Server costs more AND it makes the printer work like its locally attached. It reports ink levels. In addition I can share an ordinary USB disk drive on the network. IT'S A REALLY GOOD PRODUCT. It installed and worked perfectly the first try. RECOMMENDED.
As usual it was delivered the next day.
Exactly what I was looking for . This server replaces the older style print server, the FTP type which is one way only and will not report ink levels. The Keyspan USB 2.0 Server costs more AND it makes the printer work like its locally attached. It reports ink levels. In addition I can share an ordinary USB disk drive on the network. IT'S A REALLY GOOD PRODUCT. It installed and worked perfectly the first try. RECOMMENDED.
As usual it was delivered the next day.
Keyspan U2S-2A USB 2.0 Server Reviews
A Great Print Server for Macs! . After scouring the web looking for a print server actually designed for both OS X and Windows users (rather than OS X as an afterthought) it was a pleasure to come across this Keyspan product. Setting it up on my 2 Mac desktops and 2 laptops was a breeze and the interface very intuitive. Basically - it works as advertised. The server immediately recognized the independent Epson scanner and printer (I can't speak for how it works with multi-function printers). It feels good to get rid of the USB switch and extra cables that were cluttering the desk.
A Great Print Server for Macs! . After scouring the web looking for a print server actually designed for both OS X and Windows users (rather than OS X as an afterthought) it was a pleasure to come across this Keyspan product. Setting it up on my 2 Mac desktops and 2 laptops was a breeze and the interface very intuitive. Basically - it works as advertised. The server immediately recognized the independent Epson scanner and printer (I can't speak for how it works with multi-function printers). It feels good to get rid of the USB switch and extra cables that were cluttering the desk.
Keyspan U2S-2A USB 2.0 Server Opinions
USB server for Mac and PC but not X10 . I boutgh this device to use with a Smarthome Powerlinc V2 USB X10 controller. The plan was to allow me to control and program my home automation from my Powerbook wirelessly. That didn't work too well and I had to disconnect the server - I gave up. Some months later my wife needed to be able to print from her work PC. Our Canon MP830 Multifunction hangs off the Apple Time Capsule wifi/backup device. Macs have no problem seeing the MP830 although they can only print - no other multifunction services work through Wifi. The PC absolutely would not print with the network configured as described. I then remembered I had the U2S-2A in a box somewhere. I got it out installed the server software on all the Macs and the PC laptop. Voila! It works great and we can access full multifunction services from the Mac or the PC. I was even able to FAX from the PC. I also use the Auto-Connect function of the Keyspan software. This works very nicely - grabbing the server only when a computer is printing and then releasing it for other computers to use. I know some here have complained about needing to acquire and then release the server, but they must not have tried the Auto-connect. It works. For ourneeds this device is a great solution.
One thing to remember is you must install all of your printer software and drivers on each computer in order for this to work properly. Get them from the printer manufacturers website. Also, one thing I discovered yesterday - after a power failure you will have to disconnect the Keyspan hardware and then reconnect it in the proper sequence (described by the product instructions).
USB server for Mac and PC but not X10 . I boutgh this device to use with a Smarthome Powerlinc V2 USB X10 controller. The plan was to allow me to control and program my home automation from my Powerbook wirelessly. That didn't work too well and I had to disconnect the server - I gave up. Some months later my wife needed to be able to print from her work PC. Our Canon MP830 Multifunction hangs off the Apple Time Capsule wifi/backup device. Macs have no problem seeing the MP830 although they can only print - no other multifunction services work through Wifi. The PC absolutely would not print with the network configured as described. I then remembered I had the U2S-2A in a box somewhere. I got it out installed the server software on all the Macs and the PC laptop. Voila! It works great and we can access full multifunction services from the Mac or the PC. I was even able to FAX from the PC. I also use the Auto-Connect function of the Keyspan software. This works very nicely - grabbing the server only when a computer is printing and then releasing it for other computers to use. I know some here have complained about needing to acquire and then release the server, but they must not have tried the Auto-connect. It works. For ourneeds this device is a great solution.
One thing to remember is you must install all of your printer software and drivers on each computer in order for this to work properly. Get them from the printer manufacturers website. Also, one thing I discovered yesterday - after a power failure you will have to disconnect the Keyspan hardware and then reconnect it in the proper sequence (described by the product instructions).
No 64-bit support -- all them to ask for 64-bit support . This has been a very reliable device for me for several years. Works great
on my weather monitor II with a USB - Serial interface. The problem now
is that my laptops with XP are dying and all I have is Vista 64-bit.
There is no 64-bit driver. Call them and ask them to be put on the list
to be notified when the 64-bit driver is available. If enough people
ask, then hopefully they will do the driver.
Keyspan is now made by [...] and the sales support number is
773.869.1234
The Keyspan Server Utility seems to work on Vista, we just need the driver.
on my weather monitor II with a USB - Serial interface. The problem now
is that my laptops with XP are dying and all I have is Vista 64-bit.
There is no 64-bit driver. Call them and ask them to be put on the list
to be notified when the 64-bit driver is available. If enough people
ask, then hopefully they will do the driver.
Keyspan is now made by [...] and the sales support number is
773.869.1234
The Keyspan Server Utility seems to work on Vista, we just need the driver.
Used Predecessor interested in this version . I've used the preceding model of the Keyspan server, and have been pleased
at it's function. . . They have had inconsistency in their advertisement, and the function, and support problems, but all in all I've been fairly pleased with the performance of this little gadget. I've been interested in this second generation because of the increase in the connection speed. USB 2.0 has speeds of over 400mb/s, unfortunately, connection speed is limited by the ethernet connection which is a max of 100mb/s. This is a quarter of a direct connect, and cannot be achieved by anything less than direct ether cabling or a 802.11n connection. This still increases the usability of a hard disk connection tremendously over the previous generation. . .
at it's function. . . They have had inconsistency in their advertisement, and the function, and support problems, but all in all I've been fairly pleased with the performance of this little gadget. I've been interested in this second generation because of the increase in the connection speed. USB 2.0 has speeds of over 400mb/s, unfortunately, connection speed is limited by the ethernet connection which is a max of 100mb/s. This is a quarter of a direct connect, and cannot be achieved by anything less than direct ether cabling or a 802.11n connection. This still increases the usability of a hard disk connection tremendously over the previous generation. . .
Great as print server does not work for multifunction printiner . I use an intel imac running Mac OSX 10.4.10. I wanted to print wirelessly to a Canon MP600 printer. I have a linksys G router that has worked well for over 2 years. My printer is stored in a closet with the server and the router. Setting up the server was simple and printing worked immediately. When scanning the MP600 starts scanning but the communication simply locks up. I have written Keyspan technical support and they do not reply. There is no documentation of compatability at their website. They simply state that this server is designed to work with multifunction printers. Guess I should have ditched my Linksys and paid the extra bucks for an Airport Extreme.
good printer server not desgined for sharing easily . Updated 11/7/2007:
I wish they allowing me to change how many stars. I just found out that this device, although it claims to support multi-function device like all in one printers, does not work for Canon MP530 at all. It does not even show the device in the Keyspan server, when it connected to the Keyspam.
I wrote email to Keyspan support to ask what to do and wait for over a week, no reply, no phone call.
I also found out if you are using multi-function device, maybe consider Silex brand device, which Canon bundle it with their multi-function printers. From Canon site, you can get MP530/MP860 bundled with Silex device that is cheaper than this, and you get real Canon support.
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It is small, support two multi-function printers. I only tried on regular Canon printer ip4300. It works well. The printer was on a Linksys network print server before. Keyspan created another entry. Once I switched the printer ports to keyspam from the network, it would not allow me to switch back to the Linksys network port.
The problem we have is that Linksys allows many people to print to the same printer without doing any configuration -- although don't allow check ink level. Keyspam requires anyone wants to print "connects" to the printer first. Once you are done, you have to disconnet the Keyspan server, or other people may not able to print.
Keyspam claims that other people can force disconnect. I have not tried that, but I experience not able to print, if I did not manually "connect" the printer by click on the Keyspan server software, printer entry.
This reduce the chance for people print over each other, but caused trouble for others who has to remember connect and disconnect to this printer server. The software can be little smart to know the printer queue still not finished, so that it would not release the printer till the queue is finished, then lock the queue for next person, since their simulated USB over Ethernet driver can detect that, the Keyspan device itself can also know who is connected to it, so that it will hold off other connection request. But they simplified their programming work, and let human to work on this.
This device does not come with Linux driver, so that it will not work for Linux. That is too bad, since we really like to have this to work with Linux printer queue.
The device is small without fan. It is pretty warm during operation. Hope it will not cause fire.
If you have a few printers on the other end of network, this can work well for you. But I do hope they would improve their software to work without human connection, also add Linux support....
Addition comment on this device. It really sends all the USB communication to the PC over the ethernet. It does so well, that the Canon printer can communicate with PC to detect the ink level. But it also allows the Canon printer driver detected the ink tank was refilled, so that it refuse to print.
I wish they allowing me to change how many stars. I just found out that this device, although it claims to support multi-function device like all in one printers, does not work for Canon MP530 at all. It does not even show the device in the Keyspan server, when it connected to the Keyspam.
I wrote email to Keyspan support to ask what to do and wait for over a week, no reply, no phone call.
I also found out if you are using multi-function device, maybe consider Silex brand device, which Canon bundle it with their multi-function printers. From Canon site, you can get MP530/MP860 bundled with Silex device that is cheaper than this, and you get real Canon support.
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It is small, support two multi-function printers. I only tried on regular Canon printer ip4300. It works well. The printer was on a Linksys network print server before. Keyspan created another entry. Once I switched the printer ports to keyspam from the network, it would not allow me to switch back to the Linksys network port.
The problem we have is that Linksys allows many people to print to the same printer without doing any configuration -- although don't allow check ink level. Keyspam requires anyone wants to print "connects" to the printer first. Once you are done, you have to disconnet the Keyspan server, or other people may not able to print.
Keyspam claims that other people can force disconnect. I have not tried that, but I experience not able to print, if I did not manually "connect" the printer by click on the Keyspan server software, printer entry.
This reduce the chance for people print over each other, but caused trouble for others who has to remember connect and disconnect to this printer server. The software can be little smart to know the printer queue still not finished, so that it would not release the printer till the queue is finished, then lock the queue for next person, since their simulated USB over Ethernet driver can detect that, the Keyspan device itself can also know who is connected to it, so that it will hold off other connection request. But they simplified their programming work, and let human to work on this.
This device does not come with Linux driver, so that it will not work for Linux. That is too bad, since we really like to have this to work with Linux printer queue.
The device is small without fan. It is pretty warm during operation. Hope it will not cause fire.
If you have a few printers on the other end of network, this can work well for you. But I do hope they would improve their software to work without human connection, also add Linux support....
Addition comment on this device. It really sends all the USB communication to the PC over the ethernet. It does so well, that the Canon printer can communicate with PC to detect the ink level. But it also allows the Canon printer driver detected the ink tank was refilled, so that it refuse to print.
Cons Review
Great Idea. Disappointing Implemntation. Laughable Aftersales Service . The heading says it all.
Bonjour zeroconf access to your USB peripherals over your local network - superb. The reality much lacking.
Poorly implemented software - tele support from hell. Long waits, rude and unhelpful support staff.
Give this a miss, even at a bargain price.
Bonjour zeroconf access to your USB peripherals over your local network - superb. The reality much lacking.
Poorly implemented software - tele support from hell. Long waits, rude and unhelpful support staff.
Give this a miss, even at a bargain price.
It's a waste of money . Just like somebody mentioned before, this product doesn't work with multifunctional printers, even though is advertised to do so.
You can only use it as an expensive print server.
You can only use it as an expensive print server.
Feature Keyspan U2S-2A USB 2.0 Server
- Share USB devices via a network
- Access USB devices from a Wi-Fi laptop
- Eliminate need for a dedicated PC to host a USB device
- .2 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ports. Full 500mA power provided to each port.
- .RJ45 Ethernet connector.. 10/100 autosensing.. IP addressing : Static/DHCP/ZeroConfi g
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Product Details
EAN : 0820799017405UPC : 820799017405
MPN : U2S-2A
Brand : Keyspan
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 3 inches
Length : 8 inches
Width : 7 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
Department : Computer
Format : CD
Hardware Platform : PC
Manufacturer : KeySpan
Model : U2S-2A
Operating System : Windows
Platform : Windows
Publisher : KeySpan
SKU : DH-U2S2ACN
Studio : KeySpan
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