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Requirements: -Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 - Mac OS 9. 22 or later-Unix/Linux-Printer with USB connection-DHCP server on the network.
From the Manufacturer
IOGEAR USB 2.0 Print Server, 1-Port GPSU21 (Silver)
IOGEAR's palm sized 1-port USB 2.0 Print Server allows any networked computer to share a USB printer. It complies with USB 2.0 specifications (backward compatible with USB 1.1 spec.), and provides users with an auto-sensing Ethernet port that works with either 10Base-T or 100Base-T networks. This unit also supports multiple protocols and multiple operating systems, and it integrates Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) in this print server to allow users to print from any computer over a LAN/WAN or the Internet by specifying the device's URL.
The built-in web management feature provides more convenience by allowing the user to configure, monitor and even reset the print server via a web browser. This eliminates the need to place the printer right next to the computer. Print jobs can be sent to a printer in another country just as easily as to a printer in the same office. Why bother sending a degraded fax image while you can print an original at the destination?
Device is not compatible with Multi-Functional Printers.
Key Features
- Easily connect your USB printer to a network
- Allows multiple computers to share one USB printer on the network
- Print from any computer on your network or from across the Internet
- Supports DHCP Client and multiple network protocols
- 10Base-T / 100Base-T auto-sensing
- Supports Telnet and Web Management software
Requirements:
- Windows® 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7
- Mac OS 9.22 or later
- Unix/Linux
- Printer with USB connection
- Device is not plug and play and requires a set up through a hardwired connection to the network router or switch.
What's in the Box:
1-Port USB 2.0 Print Server, CAT5 Patch Cable, Power Adapter, Installation CD, User Manual and Warranty / Registration Card
Warranty:
3-year warranty
Jane Chan
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
Like many other reviews of this item, I will agree that the product is old, and neither it, nor its instructions have likely changed at all since this was introduced 15-20 years ago.I also concur with those who said that within these reviews are the best, and maybe the only, truly helpful instructions for anyone having trouble getting this thing to work. But even then, you have to work at it to get to the comments that will be helpful for your situation.Primarily for the dual reasons that (1) it works very well once set up properly, and (2) the manufacturer seems to have made it as difficult as humanly possible to do so, I am giving four stars.On top of the advice others have given, I will offer a small tidbit, to be used in conjunction with information you find elsewhere:This will prove especially helpful if you have gotten this thing working in one environment, and now want to move it to another. Even if you only get a new router and want to keep using this print server and make no other changes, you're going to want to know this. It might prove helpful anytime you've tried a lot of things and nothing seems to work.There is a hard factory reset button on this device. Don't be afraid to use it. Even the woefully inadequate directions that come with this thing might work okay after a reset. So the main advice is to do a hard reset on the device before attempting to install or re-install.But there is a second part to the advice. To use the physical button you have to do a semi-complex procedure that I won't write here but which is very easy to find with a simple internet search. Pressing the button, long pressing the button, none of that will do anything. You must follow the whole factory reset button-pushing procedure. It's not difficult, you just have to find it and do it exactly like it says.I think many people will ultimately never get this thing to work. But I also think there are a lot of very frustrated people who, after resetting the device as I've explained, might suddenly find this thing can be set up quickly and relatively easily. If you are pulling out your hair and are about to hurl this contraption into the garbage, at least give this a try. You've got very little to lose and you just never know how helpful this suggestion might be.Good luck!
LUGO FAMILY
Reviewed in Mexico on January 20, 2023
COMPARTI EN RED MI IMPRESORA DE TANKES MY FACIL Y RAPIDO COMPATIBLE SIN PROBLEMAS
Grant Suttie
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2022
This device only seems to work with PC and does not support airprint. Last firmware is from 2017 and there does not seem to be an update
Joseph Kolodziej
Reviewed in Canada on October 21, 2022
My wireless print server went electrons up. Trying to find a wireless server at a decent price was next to impossible, as they're rarely required any more.This one's wired, but, beggars can't be too choosy. A bit nasty to set up, but once I got the hang of it, life was good. It allows me use of the same old printer using 3 different Operating Systems. Can't complain about that!
Ken Patel
Reviewed in Canada on October 9, 2021
Easy to setup - I connected a Lexmark Business Laser Printer - worked fine for Windows and Mac.Turned of DHCP and used a fixed Static address.
NLMK INDIA
Reviewed in India on July 18, 2016
very impressive and easy installation. would like to purchase in other requirements those are not having Ethernet port.
D. Singer
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2015
I'm using it for an Epson R300, which is an older inkjet printer and is *NOT* on the official "supported list". It prints just fine and is solid (I find network printers prefer static IPs, so I assigned a static one for this unit, as well), though the ink level reporting feature does not work. This is okay with me, since the GPSU21 did not claim to support my printer so the fact that it's working at all I count as a plus.As for Windows 8.1, yes, it definitely works with 8.1 (64 bit) - that what I'm using, as well as another machine running Windows 7. I pre-emptively downloaded the very latest drivers from IOGear rather than installing the ones which came on the CD. I don't know if that was strictly necessary, but it seemed like my best chance for getting good results.I have an unusual LAN addressing scheme (not 192.168.1.x) but no problems getting set up. The IOGear widget used DHCP at first. The driver software had no problem finding it and reconfiguring it to use a static address was a snap. Overall, very easy to use and it appears, after a week or so of infrequent use, to be a solid product.My specific configuration has this unit connected via ethernet to a wifi bridge which also serves a laser printer, also with a static IP. Both are getting along fine. The laser printer prefers a static IP, too -- making that change for it some weeks ago solved a lot of problems. It seems the wifi bridge and the printer's DHCP features did not completely get along.
SallyC
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2013
I read others say it's tricky to install but the instructions are straightforward and easy. I used this method for both a Vista and Windows 7 64 bit machine:1) Make sure your printer is compatible. See www.iogear(dot)com/files/pdf/GPSU21_PrinterCompatibilityList.pdf2) Make sure you have installed the printer drivers on your computer. This is only a server, you must still have the drivers installed.3) Insert the CD and run the Wizard. If prompted by Windows, grant permissions and Unblock firewall.4) If you need to configure a static IP you can, otherwise just click through the steps.5) When you get to where you select a printer, if the printer you want is not on the list (mine wasn't) then click Add New Printer and (as the instructions say, but this is important to not miss)"If asked which port to use, choose LPT1 but DO NOT print a test page yet."6) Just click through to Finish.You can now go to Control Panel and print a test page if you want.Works fine. I have two notebooks that both now have access to the printer without difficulty.UPDATE 7/16/13:Some folks had mentioned the print server stopped working. I had that too and here's what the problem was - I had reset my wifi router. So the IP my computers had for the print server port(which is set during the print server CD setup) no longer matched the new IP the router assigned. This can easily be remedied by setting up the print server with a static IP during the wizard install. Just follow the instructions in the manual. Then I went to my wifi router admin page and set aside that IP for the print server. The process to do this varies per router, but you should be able to find it without too much trouble. On my Linksys E2000 this is done on the Admin's Setup page, under DHCP Server Settings and selecting DHCP Reservation. Afterwards the IP address port assigned to the print server on your computer will always match the one assigned by your router even if you have a power outage or need to reset your router. This whole process literally takes a minute or two.The print server still works great!
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