NetGear PS101 (PS101NA) Print Server

Pros: easy installation, technically sweet.

Cons: unknown windows/drivers problem on some machines.

Review: My printer is an Epson Stylus C82. The Netgear PS101 is a wonderful technical solution to the problem of turning this into a network printer, where it performs much better than it did as a USB printer connected to a Windows XP Home Edition PC. Fro ...

Pros: Inexpensive, easy to configure

Cons: Limited technical support

The Bottom Line: If you're a geek this product will work well for you. For the average user it should be avoided.

Review: While pricing made this product very attractive, and configuration was a breeze, the slightly larger ...

Pros: Somewhat undocumented features are pretty powerful

Cons: Not for the faint of heart, requires some trial and error

The Bottom Line: If you're a Windoze only user, no problem. If you're a Mac user, have faith, perserve, and you should be OK.

Review: This solution seemed to be the one I've read the most positive reviews about. I have a PC and an iMac at home and have been wanting to share my HP LaserJet 5MP between the machines. Another issue was that my iMac didn't support the older style ...

Pros: Small size. Out of sight, out of mind.

Cons: Configuration loss after power reset.

Review: Well it sounded too good to be true.. and it is. I will tell you why I'm returning this product: when you unplug it, let's say, to move the device and printer to another location in the office.. IT LOSES ITS CONFIGURATION. Then - you have to ...

Pros: Small and inexpensive.

Cons: Failed way too soon.

Review: I've used a significant amount of Netgear equipment and I was very disappointed that the PS101 failed. Even though the lights Look OK, it doesn't respond over the network. Switched out with known working cable and printer. Still didn't work. NOT ...

Pros: Price

Cons: Reliability Support

Review: After purchasing this print server 73 days ago, it quit working with Windows XP Professional 59 days after installation. I contacted NetGear support and the only solution they could find to make it print was to reinstall the print server after every ...