Does this work with Windows 8.1?

I have not used it for years (got a new wireless printer). I was using it with Win 7. Win 8 is just Win 7 with a cellphone font end and no real start menu (IMO). So try it. First you need to update to the latest firmware. Linksys no longer supports this but I found a link I had which will download the last firmware I know (02/01/2005 ver 6034 apmu08zip) link follows inside ( ) (http://downloads.linksysbycisco.com/downloads/firmware/apmu08.zip). Unzip and then point to the bin file from inside logged in PSUS4. The BIN file is the firmware. The firmware upgrade tool is on the print server itself. You need to login to the print server through the web browser, select the firmware upgrade option and point it to the BIN file. You should have the print server connected directly to your router with a network cable when you do this. Easiest to manually configure using a static IP address from your router. What follows is what I got from Linksys when I 1st configured to use Win7 years ago.Well the PSUS4 Printserver Utility is not Compatible with Windows 7. You need to configure your PSUS4 Manually.Connections : Printer - Printserver (PSUS4) - Router...Make sure your Printer drivers are installed...Press and hold the Reset button of the PrintServer for three seconds and then release it. This will automatically send a diagnostic test page to the printer connected. Look for the IP address on the printed test page. If you are using a Linksys router with a default IP address of 192.168.1.1, the PrintServer should be getting an IP range of 192.168.1.x as well indicating that it is properly obtaining an IP address from the network. Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer. Type "Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. address obtained from the test page>" on the Address bar then press Enter. In this example, we used 192.168.1.105 as the IP address obtained from the test page.A new window will prompt for a User name and Password. Leave the User name space blank, type in your PrintServer's password ("admin" is the default password), then click OK. Once Login to the Printserver Setup page, click Protocol tab...Select Use the following IP address and enter the settings on the screen below. In this example, we used 192.168.1.78 as the new IP address for the PrintServer. Under Subnet Mask enter the Subnet Mask that the router is using. In this example, we used 255.255.255.0 as the new Subnet Mask for the PrintServer.Under Gateway enter the IP address of the router. In this example, we used 192.168.1.1 as the new Gateway for the PrintServer and click on Apply.Once you are done with this settings this means you Printserver is configure properly...Now you need to Add the Ports on your Computer for your Printserver.Open Control Panel in WIndows 7 and open the "Printers" folder. Right click on the "Printer Name" and click on Properties and below you need to click on "Add Port" and click on Next and in the next screen, click on "Create a new port". At the "Type of Port" prompt, use the drop-down and select "Standard TCP/IP Port" and click next.Under "Device Type" use the drop-down and select "TCP/IP device". The Hostname or IP address for this device will be the address assigned in the Protocol tab on the administration web page. Click the box that will allow the O/S to query the printer for the appropriate driver and click "Next".The "Additional Port Inforrmation" screen should open. Click on "Custom" and then "Settings". Protocol = LPR and LPR settings are: Queue Name = LP1 and check on "LPR Byte Counting Enabled". Leave "SNMP Status Enabled" unchecked. Click Ok and Ok. Once you are back to your Printer Folder, Close all the windows and restart your Computer.Now open anyone of your Documents and try to give a Print Command, and you should get the printout.That's all I know. I can't help you on drivers though. I no longer have them and the link I saved no longer works.

Does this have the ability to assign a unique IP address to each printer?

Not sure I agree with the other answer posted... I googled the manual and it certainly appears that an IP can be assigned to THE PRINTER, at least one way, maybe also off the IP of the print server. Here is what I read: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) is a new standardsbasedsystem to allow remote printing from a PC to anyaccessible printer. Normally, the printer will be attached toa computer or other device that functions as an IPP Server.For client PCs, it is necessary to install a compatible IPPClient program. The Client must also know the IP Addressor URL of the IPP Server.The PrintServer contains the necessary firmware to act asan IPP Server. No additional configuration is necessary.However, the following requirements must be met:** The PrintServer must have a valid IP Address. Forprinting via the Internet, the PrintServer's IP Addressmust be external (allocated by your ISP), rather than anIP Address on your local LAN.** Any Router, Gateway, or Firewall linking your LAN tothe Internet must NOT block the IPP protocol. (IPPProtocol uses Port Services 631/TCP.)** You must advise clients of the correct URL or IP Addressof the IPP Server. To use a URL rather than an IP Address,you need to register the domain name for the URL.** Unless clients are using Windows 2000, you mustprovide your clients with the supplied IPP Clientsoftware. If it is not convenient to provide the CD-ROM,supply the setup.exe file, located in the IPP folder.

There was not a cd in the box for the setup wizard. is there somewhere i can download the setup wizard?

There is no CD. Search Google for the PSUS4 manual. You should find the PDF manual with instructions for setup. Hope this helps.

Can you use this device to connect a usb storage device to your network instead of a printer?

No, Tim. The PrintServer PSUS4 is designed to allow you to network your printers, eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print serving.

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NETWORK EXPANSION - Built-in 4-port 10/100 Ethernet switch to enhance your connectivity.
REMOTE MANAGEMENT - Easily administer your print server from any web browser or included utility.
SEAMLESS PRINTING - Connect your printer directly to the network, eliminating the need for a dedicated PC.
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VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY - Works with a wide range of USB printers for ultimate flexibility.

The Cisco-Linksys PSUS4 PrintServer allows you to connect your USB printer directly to your network, eliminating the need for a dedicated PC. With a built-in 4-port Ethernet switch, it expands your network capabilities while offering remote management through a web browser or utility, making it a versatile solution for modern office environments.

Reviews

J**W

Excellent and Easy to setup

I have completely no problem on installing and setting it up. I have a HP240 multimedia inkjet printer and 6 pcs, 5 connected to the hub and one laptop is wirelessly connected. I set up and installed this server by just following the instructions came in the box. After I installed the software driver, it immediately recognized my printer. The only thing I feel bothering is that every PC has to setup in order to recognize the printer. The setup is not difficult because once you installed the software in one PC, the print server driver is already available for every PC, all you have to do is to use the 'Add Printer' function of Windows to add the printer, using the driver that is already installed (it will show up in the drop down list). There is a trick when doing this. When you start the Add Printer function, it will keep asking you to provide a place to find the printer driver (which we need to use the driver that we have already installed, not the OEM driver), but you have no way to get that because it is not in the other PC. All you have to do is to use any dirver that Windows provides. After the printer is added,go back and modify it, locate the driver that we have already installed from the drop down list. That is it. So far I have no problem in using my printer from different PCs. Good price and good product.

13.09.2007

T**.

Print Server

The print server was installed on our network and worked sufficiently for two years. I would assume that that is all one can expect from this unit. It was replaced after two years with another model.

7.06.2014

S**E

Not Vista compatable - lousy tech support, non-functional

This item is not Windows VISTA compatable - and you don't know that until Chapter 5 of the intall manual or by going to their web site where they state they have no intention of building Vista drivers. Despite this, I tried tech support- after two hours on chat, the support guy said it was my printers problem. I returned this and will NEVER buy another Linksys product as long as I live. (Note: I bought a D-Link print server and in less than an hour had it installed on one Vista computer and four XP based machines, linked to three different printers- less than half the time I wasted with Linksys)

5.12.2007

A**R

Works fine with both Windows Vista and Ubuntu Linux

I installed the Linksys PSUS4 PrintServer yesterday for my home network consisting of Windows Vista and Ubuntu Linux boxes.The installation for Linux was actually easier than for the Vista boxes which needed the installation for an additional driver coming with the installation CD.The quick start manual is a bit confusing on how to add to printer under Windows. The last step of the installation did not work for me or I must have misread or misunderstood something. I then tried to add the printer manually through Windows Add Printer function. There I was kind of confused again. I first thought that I have to choose the "Add Network Printer" option which turned out to be the wrong choice (since this is a network printer, it seems the natural choice to me). What you need to select is the "Add Local Printer" option since the installation creates a local port to the print server. Besides that confusing part of how to connect the printer I had no problems with the installation.Printing from both Vista and Ubuntu works fine so far. I previously had problems printing from my Linux boxes while the printer was connected to a Windows box. I am very happy with the new set-up.

25.08.2007

A**R

A great little device

After reading reviews about this product, I was a little skeptical about how well it would work. However, given the prospect of being able to turn a PC off, I was willing to give it a try.The setup of the device itself was easy. Since it has a built in switch, I didn't have to run more CAT-5, I just plugged what I had in and connected the provided cable between the PC and the switch. They even provide a USB cable!The device configuration is straightforward - you set DHCP on/off, set an IP address, subnet mask, etc. if appropriate. Change account/password, give device another name if desired...done. You actually don't need to use their software to do this - it can all be done from the configuration web page.I've read reviews that said the device ran very hot. Mine is running cool as a cucumber! The case is made from sturdy metal and is rather small. It is easily tucked away to the side.The difficulty came in with setting up the printers on my various PCs. This was pretty straighforward on Windows XP. I found out that you don't need the Linksys software for that either! You just need the printer driver software for your printer. Configuring the printer on Vista was challenging, but with some Googling, I was able to find a solution. The short version is on Vista, you need to configure it as a locally attached printer (this is counterintuitive) but specify an IP port. At some point you enter the IP address and in the end, you have a working printer!The only bummer is that I can't get bi-directional to work. This wasn't a surprise. I can live with this...this inconvenience is overshadowed by the fact that I was able to turn the PC my printer was originally connected to off! My printer is a Canon IP4600. All you lose with no bi-directional support are ink status messages, paper jam messages, paper out messages, etc. You'll get an error, but no indication why...but that will be made obvious once you wander over to the printer :-).I dinged a star because it was difficult to find information on using this with Windows Vista. Windows XP is really long in the tooth now, so saying it supports Windows ME, XP, etc. is pretty lame. They should update their documentation with instructions for configuring printers on Vista/Windows 7.

8.02.2010

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