Linksys WPS54GU2 Print Server

Pros: Simple setup, easy to use, Excellent Support

Cons: Documentation could be improved slightly

Review: After ordering this Wireless Print Server (I then read the reviews dotted all over the place) I felt I'd made a big mistake having read so many 'bad' reviews... Anyhow, the Print Server arrived - and I thought I'd wait til the weekend to install ...

Pros: Allows 2 printer connections, Wireless-G, easy http configuration access

Cons: Require more networking knowledge to setup than a wireless router

The Bottom Line: For the dual printer, price and the Wireless-G capabilities, it is recommended over other higher priced print servers.

Review: Linksys Wireless Print Server – WPS54GU2 Introduction: Previously, I used an HP JetDirect 170X print server to connect my printer to the network. However, once I moved to my new place, the printer had to be placed in a room away from the router ...

Pros: Easy set-up, reasonable price, nice form factor

Cons: Won't support fax/scan function of Multifunction machines, difficult restarting after power failure

The Bottom Line: Despite all of the negative publicity on this device, I seemed to have little or no trouble with it.

Review: OK, so like most of you, I read reviews for this device and almost gave up before starting. People have trashed this product for being hard or impossible to set up, terrible customer service, and doesn't work as advertised. Despite all of this, I spent ...

Pros: Relatively easy setup as a wireless server for a single USB printer.

Cons: Would not work with HP3030's parallel port.

The Bottom Line: Works fine once installed. USB installation was a snap. Parallel was similar to a root-canal. Would recommend this product with reservations. It may not work with parallel printer.

Review: Purchased this unit based on Linksys/Cisco System's reputation. The marketing propaganda indicates that it will wirelessly drive two printers, one parallel and one USB. It was thought that the WPS54GU2 print server would be a good fit as an HP3030 was ...

Pros: It's nice not to have to be in the same room to print.

Cons: I wish wireless networking had a greater range.

The Bottom Line: I believe Linksys to be a good producer of good products that work

Review: I HAD READ ALL THE REVIEWS I COULD FIND AND FOUND THAT MOST WERE NEGATIVE. I DECIDED TO TRY ANYWAY AND BOUGHT ONE AT A STORE WHERE I COULD GET MY MONEY BACK SHOULD I FAIL WITH THE INSTALLATION. I HAVE A BROTHERS MFC 9700, WHICH IS A PRINTER,FAX, COPY ...

Pros: It does the job

Cons: Not just plug and play, many steps are required for successful installation

Review: I had the same problems as most of the other folks trying to set the Linksys print server. I was expecting it to be a plug and play approach but unfortunately, it did not work for me. Then I read a couple of reviews and realized that I did not follow ...

Pros: Easy wizard driven install; works with Canon I960 (USB 2.0)

Cons: Not the cheapest; reboot required but not specified in instructions.

Review: Easy install following LinkSys instructions. Only issue was that a reboot of print server and PC were required switching from wired to wireless. Set up the print client on two laptops without issue. Printed family photos from each laptop to a Canon ...

Pros: 802.11g speed and reasonably easy setup.

Cons: Questionable USB compatibility

Review: Was looking for a print server to connect a LaserJet 5 and an OfficeJet G55 printer over parallel and USB respectively. Unit worked fine with the LaserJet using the parallel interface, but would not work at all over the USB port to my OfficeJet. Tech ...

Pros: wired connection works fine

Cons: No wireless as stated by Linksys. Big lie!

The Bottom Line: Do NOT buy this product if you expect wireless networking for you print server.

Review: Background: Feel free to ignore this section if you prefer!. Since the wireless networking was born few years ago, I changed my wired network in my home to wireless with Linksys products – WRT54G router, WPC54G adapter... I like Linksys for its ...

Pros: Nothing

Cons: Need I say more?

The Bottom Line: BEWARE! this item is NOT compatible with many printers.

Review: I purchased this device two weeks ago. I installed the device exactly as indicated on the directions. I was able to ping the Print server with a successful reply. I attempted to connect my HP Photosmart 7350 printer's USB to the Print server. I ...