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Linksys wireless print server WPS54G and WPSM54G

  • April 10, 2011
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How to set up Linksys Print server WPS54G and WPSM54G ?

Print server is a device connected to the main server and printer. It accepts the print jobs from all the computers in the network and sens it to appropriate printer. Let’s take an example. You have 4 – 5 computers in the network and one printer. You want all the computers to use the same printer. Now in this case you can use a print server.

All your computers will be connected to one main server like router. Print server will also be connected to the router. connect the printer to the Print server. Now all of your computers will send the print job to the WPS ( wireless print server) through the router. WPS will send the print job to printer. This is how you can use the print server to print.

WPS54G and WPSM54G are the wireless print server. If you want to use them in the network then you should have wireless router also. Make sure that you have all the wireless settings of the network. You will need the name of the wireless network ( SSID ), the channel, the type of wireless security and the network key or password. If you don’t know these settings then open the set up page of the wireless router and check the settings.

Easy steps to check wireless settings of the router.

How to connect the print server to the wireless network?

For the initial set up of the WPS, connect the WPS to the router with the cable. Connect the WPS to one of the Ethernet port on the router. Make sure that you will see Ethernet light both on router and Linksys WPS. Connect the printer with the USB cable. Linksys WPS does not have any default IP address. It picks up IP address from the router. Check the IP address of the router. There are 2 ways to check the IP address of the WPS.

  1. There is a small reset button on the back side of the Linksys WPS. Press  it and hold it for 5 seconds. You will get a print out. On that print out you will find the IP address of the Linksys WPS.
  2. Run the CD that comes with the Linksys wireless print server. On the 4th or 5th step it will search for the Linksys WPS and will give you the IP address of the print server. Note it down and exit the set up.

Once you have the IP address of the Linksys WPS, use that IP address to open the set up page of the print server. On the set up page you will find the wireless settings. Change the wireless settings according to the wireless settings of your router. Save the settings. Now disconnect the cable between the print server and the router. Unplug the power to the Linksys WPS and plug it back in. Wait for a minute till the wireless light will lit up on the print server. Now try to ping the print server IP address from your computer. If you get the replies, it is all set up and communicating with the router.

How to set up computer to print using print server ?

Your Linksys WPS and router are communicating with each other. Now you have to set up your computer to print using the print server. On your computer you will need to add the new printer port. Use the standard TCP / IP port for the IP address of the print server. Go to the printer properties and add the printer port.

Once you add the new port on the printer, your computer will be able to print.

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18 Comments

  1. Kej11

    15th Jan 2012 - 7:07 pm

    I have a old Linksys WPSM54G and I can not complete the setup because I do not have the password, can you help?

  2. ChristineBK9

    7th Dec 2011 - 12:01 pm

    I have WPSM54G print server which had been working very well for last 2 years. But now it is not working. I can print only when it is wired but not wireless. It must be the issue with the settings. But I don’t understand that I never changed any settings of my print server. How come it stopped working automatically?

  3. SonaLee76

    24th Nov 2011 - 4:50 am

    Where can I find manual for WPSM54G . I am trying to setup these devices with my new E4200 router. It was working with old G router before. Just upgraded to N.

  4. AkkiJB3

    18th Nov 2011 - 8:18 am

    I have WPSM54G which is not working. I do not have setup CD. How do I set this up with my new N router? It was working before with G.

  5. Gowild456

    12th Oct 2011 - 9:55 am

    I can not print. I have it connected and installed properly on my 2 desktops and one laptop but the new laptop with windows 7 can not use the same printer. What should I do?

  6. SandyMandy7

    18th Sep 2011 - 5:11 am

    I think it is very difficult to setup WPSM54G with multi-functional printers. I have been trying to setup mine for last 2 days now. Followed all types of instructions but no luck. I will try your Guide and see what happens.

  7. JuanS6396

    16th Sep 2011 - 1:59 pm

    WPS54G does not work with multi-functional printers. You will need WPSM54G for multi-functional printers. I had hard time installing it on windows 7. Thanks for your support.

  8. MckennyJ876

    12th Sep 2011 - 11:28 am

    I have WPS54G which is dropping the connection. I tried to upgrade the firmware but still having the same issue. What do I do? Do I need a new one because all other wi-fi devices are working just great.

  9. Agustin127

    26th Aug 2011 - 2:05 am

    I think if you have any problem then upgrade the firmware on WPSM54G and then reinstall it. Also the utility will not work on WIndows 7. But you can add the port manually.

  10. JerryB

    1st Aug 2011 - 11:57 am

    I have WPSM54G which I want to connect with E1000. I followed the steps on your website and it working with the help of your technician. Thanks a lot.

  11. RandyS

    23rd Jul 2011 - 1:31 pm

    Thanks for the support. It was very good experience. The technician was very good and easy to understand. finally I was able to connect my linksys wireless WPSM54G server.

  12. MichelleK

    14th Jun 2011 - 5:40 pm

    Can I use my old Linksys wireless WPS54G server with the brand new Linksys E4200 wireless ? I have Linksys WPSM54G that had been working fine with my old Netgear wireless G router.

  13. AllenL

    17th May 2011 - 6:12 am

    I am also having the problem connecting my Linksys wireless WPSM54G server in the network.

  14. AmandaJ

    5th May 2011 - 6:53 am

    I am trying to setup my old Linksys wireless WPSM54G server with the new E1000. I had it working with my old wireless router. Now I have all my computers connected to the new SSID but I can not connect the WPSM54G to the new one. I do not have CD. I tried to do it manually with no luck. Need help.

  15. MikeK

    26th Apr 2011 - 7:12 pm

    My 2 computers are able to print using the Linksys wireless WPS54G server. I am trying to add a new laptop in my house. How do I make my new laptop to use the WPS54G. I tried to run the CD , but it did not work. Other computers in the network are able to use the printer and they are printing fine. I just want to add the new laptop.

  16. JustinK

    23rd Apr 2011 - 1:12 am

    I have Linksys wireless WPS54G server which is not working now. I can not print from any of my computers. How do I make it working again. help…

    • Sandra Krause

      1st Mar 2012 - 9:42 pm

      I had to buy a new power cord for my linksys print server. Now I cannot get the wireless portion of it to work and cannot get my printer to work.

  17. AndrewM

    13th Apr 2011 - 7:13 am

    I just bought a new Linksys E3000 router and want to connect my wireless WPSM54G server to the network. it was working before with the old WRT54G router. Do I need to reset the router and reconfigure it? I tried that it is still not working.

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