Want to connect up to four USB printers to your network, but don't want to string more cabling? If you already have wireless as part of your network, this device will save the day. Not only will it add the printers and act as a print server for them, you can also hook up a computer or Network Accessible Storage (NAS) to the RJ-45 port and make them wireless as well!
This wireless print server also works with some multi-function printers (scanning function on select printers; no fax support), giving you added versatility.Part of Dlink's Rangebooster G series, it operates on both the 802.11b and g standards for maximum possible print job speed. An automatic configuration program configures the server and introduces your printer to it.
If you want to make your printers and an additional Ethernet-enabled device wireless, this may be the gadget for you!
USB 2.0 InterfaceWith the D-Link DPR-1260 Rangebooster G Multifunction Print Server’s four USB 2.0 ports, share up to 4 USB or multifunction printers with everyone on your network at fast data transfer speeds.
IEEE 802.11b/g CompliantCompliant with the IEEE 802.11b/g protocol, the D-Link DPR-1260 integrates into existing wireless networks and provides up to 54Mb data transfer speeds.
Pros: The Print Server did everything that I wanted it to do. 1. Works with my Samsung ML 2010 printer (This printer was not on the approved printer list) 2. Works wirelessly with my DLINK 634M wireless router using WAP with TKIP. Firmware is 1.0. After a little research on the Web, I was able to get my wife’s IBook printing using LPR Printing for MAC’s.
Cons: In the documentation it would have been helpful if DLINK showed how to setup a local TCP/IP port in Windows 2000 and XP to connect a single printer. Same goes for setting up an LPR port for MAC’s. It would be nice to have an onboard flash area to store the print driver(s), if you utilize the DLINK setup utility to install the printer.
Overall Review: Before purchasing the DPR-1260, I read several of the reviews posted here on Newegg’s site, this helped me determine what type of issues I might run into once I receive the Print Server. From opening the box the Print Server came in, to printing my first page was less than 10 minutes. For folks that had problems getting the DPR-1260 to work, I recommend setting your system using TCP/IP as a local port or LPR for MAC’s. I have six computers using this little baby and it works great.