D-Link DPR-1260 Rangebooster G Multifunction Print Server 802.11b / g, RJ45 4 x USB 2.0 Ports

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.

Pros: I bought this last week so I could setup my printer on multiple computers and so I could print wirelessly. It works great! I was even able to set it up using a printer that wasn't on the allow list.

Cons: None

Overall Review: I had to enable UPnP on my Windows computer and Printer Sharing on my Macintosh before either would recognize the print server. When you browse out to the setup page in Mac OS X, it says that the operating system is unsupported, view this page for instructions on how to setup Mac OS X with the print server: http://www.dlinkblogs.com/?bid=14 Also DLink currently has a $25 rebate for this on their website.

Pros: Easy setup - skip the disc and just use the web interface since it is pretty straightforward. Plug all four of your your USB printers in, and on each computer, just use the same web interface to add the printers. Done. No worries about what OS is being used to host a printer or if the computer is on! The wireless makes a nice repeater, and uses good encryption as well. Good help page in the device, which is surprising. Good price for what all you get.

Cons: You loose the scan option and web based toolbox control on many all-in-one types like my HP3030, but there are gruesome workarounds for those devices. Lots of scanners DO work, though. There is an ethernet port that can be used like an ethernet bridge for a NAS - but your NAS has to be a DHCP client and using RJ45. Sorry - your USB storage drive won't work, which is too bad, really. Upgrade time for your NAS anyways, right? Maybe they'll have a firmware upgrade later for a fix.

Overall Review: Don't uninstall or delete your old printer drivers before setting up this device. Leave the old drivers in place, and the setup is a breeze. If the old drivers are uninstalled, the setup asks for a disc - not a downloaded driver. Kinda clunky unless one knows this ahead of time. You CAN add a printer not listed in their support. Use a standard TCP/IP port and go. You'll need to do this with Vista/MAC/Linux, but it's simple. LPR and DPR are on by default for those Tiger and Suse or Ubuntu uers out there. Setup is not easy for the n00b-juice user, but OK for anyone than knows what a printer and/or a mouse is, can follow directions, and maybe can spell their own name almost correctly. If you think AOL or MSN *is* the internet, this means you - hire out the install lest you decide the device doesn't work when it actually does and you end up screaming at tech support while they laugh at you on mute.

Pros: Set up with D-Link D IR 655 router, plugged in Dell 1720 laser printer (not even on compatible list!), all as per instructions, and it all works great.

Cons: None

Pros: This print server works very well! Lots of people seem to have trouble setting it up, but it actually very simple. Definitely set a static IP address for the server (this is the only way I got my mac to print also). I connected 2 "non-supported" printers (HP DeskJet 920C and EPSON Stylus Photo R260) and they work perfectly (only using print functions at this point though).

Cons: Claims to work with Mac OS software. Actually does not--Mac OS can interact with it AFTER the server is established and running. Otherwise, when you try to enter the setup via wireless, the router says your OS running is not compatible. So unless you have a PC to set up the router, don't use this model.

Overall Review: If trying to connect a mac to the server, use the static IP address for the server, then when adding the printer to your printer list, use the HP Jet Direct - Socket Protocol option; for the address of the printer use (example) 192.168.1.120:9100 which tells the computer exactly which USB port to send the print job (the setup page for the router will tell you what each port is). Also, if you choose to not use the default print queue, make sure to name the queue the same as what is shown as the queue name in the router setup page. Great functionality overall though!! If you have a friend that is knowledgeable with wireless, definitely have them handy to answer questions--it could get tricky.

Pros: I had this running in about 10 minutes on both a XP desktop and a OSX Powerbook laptop. Not only does it work great, it supports WPA which I thought added a nice bonus. From the research I've done, it's the best print server on the market in it's price range.

Cons: Mostly nitpicking on my part. I would just like to be able to use my HP 1275's extra features (double sided printing, ink level, etc.) But you can't do that with any wireless print server that I'm aware of. Like someone else said, it does seem like it loses connection to the scanner sometimes (rarely), but it's an easy fix.

Overall Review: The powerbook was actually easier to configure once I found the directions for OS X. My biggest problem has to do with the lack of two sided printing, which is supported by my printer, but not by any wireless print server on the market...at least in a decent price range ($20-200). If your having problems, I suggest re-reading the directions.

Pros: Quick and easy setup, nice features for the price.

Cons: None so far.

Overall Review: I can't comment on the wireless end since mine is hardwired. Works great with my WinXP Home, Pro, and Win7 Pro 64-bit PC's. Everyone can print fine. With my Epson R1900, the status monitor is useless (but that's to be expected with a print server and not a con, just a fact).

Pros: Worked very well for ten months. Was also able to connect a NAS drive to it through the ethernet port, giving me wireless (but slow) disk storage. USB Printer worked well

Cons: Will no longer work wireless, does not connect to printer (same printer) 10 1/2 months of use, and my network configuration has not changed , all other wireless devices working.

Overall Review: Dlink is no help, I'm trying to get warranty service, but a run around