D-Link DP 301U (DP-301U) Print Server Reviews

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Pros: Small and affordable. Cons: D-Link management interface is clunky. The Bottom Line: If you have an older printer that still works fine, you can patch it into your wireless network and print wirelessly. from Shopping.com Pros: A very compact product. Cons: Firmware cannot be upgraded via web browser. PS Admin software sucks! from Shopping.com Pros: The installation is complicated, but at least the instructions for installing for Windows XP are reasonably clear. Cons: BEWARE: This is a five-year old model, which is not compatible with many new printers, even if they have a USB port. For example, it is not compatible with my Epson Stylus CX4600 and CX4800 printers, or my Epson Stylus Photo R2400. from Newegg.com Pros: Very small form factor is easy to place almost anywhere. Indicator lights are easy to see from a distance. Set it up and forget it. Cons: Power supply end connector has a right-angle elbow which sticks out beyond the side of the case in one direction or interferes with the other connection because the connectors are closely spaced. from Newegg.com Sometimes the print server and printer have to be deleted from, and re-installed on each computer. Once in awhile "reset to factory settings" is necessary. Online help and 'Knowledge Base' mostly unhelpful. Other Thoughts: Why haven't I just purchased another (brand of) print server? from Newegg.com Sometimes the print server and printer have to be deleted from, and re-installed on each computer. Once in awhile "reset to factory settings" is necessary. Online help and 'Knowledge Base' mostly unhelpful. Other Thoughts: Why haven't I just purchased another (brand of) print server? from Newegg.com Pros: NoneCons: NoneOther Thoughts: I would suggest that buyers first check the following web page for printer compatibility; support.dlink.com/products/view.asp?productid=DP%2D301U Someone posted on the internet that he was able to hook it up to a HP 1020 Laserjet which is not listed as compatible. Somehow, I am not as lucky as he is. from Newegg.com Pros: None Cons: None Other Thoughts: I would suggest that buyers first check the following web page for printer compatibility; support.dlink.com/products/view.asp?productid=DP%2D301U Someone posted on the internet that he was able to hook it up to a HP 1020 Laserjet which is not listed as compatible. Somehow, I am not as lucky as he is. from Newegg.com Pros: Sometimes it worksCons: Quirky configuration, but worked more often than not, albeit slowly. Sending small print jobs through the DP-301U (to my Samsung personal laser printer) cause the print dialog box to freeze for ten to thirty seconds. More annoying (and increasingly frequent) is this devices tendency to just disappear from my three computer home network, requiring the device to be power cycled, and then re-recognized by my router. from Newegg.com Pros: Sometimes it works Cons: Quirky configuration, but worked more often than not, albeit slowly. Sending small print jobs through the DP-301U (to my Samsung personal laser printer) cause the print dialog box to freeze for ten to thirty seconds. More annoying (and increasingly frequent) is this devices tendency to just disappear from my three computer home network, requiring the device to be power cycled, and then re-recognized by my router. from Newegg.com

Released	over 3 years ago
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP Telnet
Remote Management Protoco	SNMP Telnet
Form Factor	External
Interface	USB
Cabling Type	Ethernet 100Base-TX Ethernet 10Base-T
Connectivity	Wired
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet Fast Ethernet
Data Transfer Rate	100 Mbps
Depth	3.55 in.
Height	1.58 in.
MPN	DP-301U
Platform	PC
UPC	790069252006
Warranty	1 Year
Weight	.22 lb. 0.22 lb. 0.22 lb.
Width	3.19 in.

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