StarTech.com 10/100Mbps Ethernet to USB 2.0 Network Print Server - Windows 10 - LPR - LAN USB Print Server Adapter (PM1115U2)

Ok, so I really wanted this product to work, I moved my PC to my family room and wanted to still be able to print to my Brother 2240D lazer printer.Got the product today, I can see that this was used previously (power supply cord was loose (no wire wrap around it), the CD Rom plastic tape was disturbed (can plainly see it), but I decided to give it a shot.Pitfall #1"The default IP for the device is 192.168.0.10When I cabled it to my PC, I was not able to access it through the web browser till.Had to change my Eithernet TCP/IP4 setting from auto detect to a static address of:192.168.1.50 (50 could be any number except 10)Subnet of: 255.255.255.0Once that was done All I had to do was follow these directions:https://sgcdn.startech.com/005329/media/sets/pm1115uw-setup-guide/pm1115uw%20setup%20guide.pdfI used the "Manual" method as the software on the CD did not load the setup wizard! Just as well.You might need help from your IP provider as to the SSID (name of the 2.4G signal), this server only operates on the 2. G frequency. But you might already have that if you are using your laptop/desktop or iPad over wireless, you can look and see what you are able to use, typically you can choose between 2.4 or 5G and each has a name (that's the SSID)So, what needs to be done once you get access to the server box is that you need change the IP address to what you network is. Example, my network is 192.168.1.1, the box default is 192.168.0.10, notice the second digit from the right side, 1 and 0 respectively, they don't match but they have to!So you have to change the server box to 192.168.1.xx (xx can be something like 60, which is what I used),the subnet is still 255.255.255.0Save/Rest and move on to the rest of the setup, although you may need to contact you IP support to get"Caution: once its reset to the new IP, you will need to go back into your Ethernet settings for TCP/IP4 and change that to 192.168.1.50 (notice the 1)Default Router number (this I absolutely needed to get from my IP)Authentication typeYou should already have the Password for your wireless network (that's the Security Key)Its not plug and play but its also not too complicated but you kind of need to be a bit of a "NERD" to get this done.The startech.com has a support and contact page, I remote chatted with a nice fellow that gave me the basics but I'm have no doubt that they will walk you through it.Its working well so far and hopefully will continue to do so for a long time.I learned a lot myself and if I ever change IPs, I will know what needs to be done to accommodate the print server.Its disappointing that I was not able to connect to the server box instantly after hooking up a cable to my PC, my PC should have automatically detected the IP address of the box and connected to it but I'm not a Network expert so I don't know where the fault lies for that (PC or the server box firmware) it was set to auto detect by default.But all is well, took about an hour to get it going.Bottom line, don't be afraid, the Server does work, requires a bit of knowledge but as long as you have access to your IP support and you do have chat to Startech (and phone number as well) you should be able to work through it!It was set to auto detect by default

The Advertisement says…“This USB to Ethernet print server is USB 2.0 compliant, and works w/ Mac & Windows…”>> Only MacOS 10 is supported, and no version later are supported. This is VERY outdated.>> The list of supported printers is only Microsoft drivers, no MacOS drivers.>> Will not communicate with my HP Envy 4520 Printer, which is a LPR printer.>> SetUp CD will not run on Mac, all files are Microsoft only.This device is junk and in not merchantable. Amazon should take this product off their website as selling it is tantamount to wire fraud and a waste of natural resources, time, and money.Completely a junk product, garbage.

I have a simple single function low cost printer. I don't need an All-in-one function printer and I don't need to print from a smart phone or tablet.I use a Dell laptop running Windows 7 with WIFI via a N300 Netgear WIFI router. I also have a single function HP Deskjet 1000 printer without any WIFI. I don't print much but I wanted a way to print without physically attaching my printer to my laptop. This product solved that problem. Basically you plug the print server into your router and plug your printer into the print server usb port. When you load the software on the laptop you are installing a second HP driver for your printer. Your original HP Deskjet driver remains and is an option if you decide want to go back to printing through your local usb port on your laptop. The new driver formats the print job to be sent over the network either via the laptop ethernet interface or via WIFI. It works very well. All I need to do is turn my printer on and I can print from my laptop while working in another room. The only complaint is that the StarTech Quick Start guide Software Installation instructions are a bit lacking (at least for Windows 7). Connect your laptop to your router. The basic install goes as follows:1. Insert the CD. AutoPlay opens and shows a "Run Setup.exe" option (not Networking Printer Wizard).2. You click the Setup option and it runs a StarTech "Networking Printer Wizard" that puts a "Launch Network Printer Wizard" icon (shortcut) on your desktop.3. You click on that Launch ... icon and it opens the Windows "Network Printer Wizard". In that window you'll see your shared network printer listed. In my case it was HP Deskjet 1000 J110 series-P05d065f6a. That is the new print driver you are installing. Highlight it and complete the steps.4. When you print, your HP dialog box will show printer selection options (both the original and network printer). You'll have to select the network printer each time or you can make it your default printer. Go to Ctl Panel-->Hardware&Sound-->View devices&printers: Right clk the network printer and select Default.StarTech.com should be able to tell you if your particular printer is supported.