Best Print Servers for Wired Connection

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$93.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.newegg.com
the fact it has 10/100 wired ethernet in addition to wireless lets you configure the print server through a wired connection without having to turn off your wpa or wep on your access point.
from www.amazon.com
yes, you do have to temporarily connect to a wired connection for initial configuration.

$67.00 Est. at Amazon

from Chris from St.Clairsville, OH., www.circuitcity.com
the printer i set this up on is a large format printer, and the quality is just as good as printing of a wired connection.
from www.amazon.com
it was only after looking for about 20 minutes online that i discoverd that the mac address listed was not the wireless address, but the address of the wired connections.
from www.newegg.com
other thoughts: steep learning curve; use wired connection for initial setup; if paired with non-netgear access point, need to ensure both are on same network (e.g.

$106.00 Est. at Amazon

from joejr from Nashville, TN, www.circuitcity.com
it is very important to configure the device while using a wired connection to the server before trying to go wireless.
from www.pcmall.com
the unit must be initially set up via a wired connection (a lan cable is included).
from www.amazon.com
after configuring the print server through a wired connection (must be done for setup) the server came online instantly.
from Parodyman, www.newegg.com
other thoughts: the quick install guide was great for getting the print server onto the network (using the wired connection) and partially working with the printer.
from www.newegg.com
wireless connection periodically disconnects and goes into search mode, causes network congestion and forces you to use a wired connection to fix.