USB 2.0 Network Print Server, WAVLINK LAN Print Share Server for USB Printers, LPR Print Protocol 10/100Mbps Computer Print Server Adapter for Windows, MacOS 10.7 or above, No Driver Required

Contrary to what I thought was going to happen and to what I read about the reliability of many similar devices, this one seems to work pretty nearly seamlessly. The included software, both on the CD and the latest version on the website seems to only be officially supported for Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. However, depending on the printer used and your network set up, you can bypass this entirely and install the printer manually using only your printers USB driver and Windows own network printer set up. This will vary depending on what versions of Windows your are using. I'm using Windows 10 in my case. But basically you go to the Start Menu, then Settings (Cog/Gear Wheel on the left), then Devices, then Printers & Scanners. Then select "Add a printer or scanner". The dots will appear to show Windows is looking for the printer but just wait for a bit and then select "The printer that I want isn't listed". The add printer screen should appear. Select "add a local printer with manual settings", then select Next, then "Create a new port" and select "Standard TCP/IP Port" from the list and select Next, then in the next screen type in the IP address for the print server itself. Tick the box at the bottom and click Next. At this point the Windows will say it is detecting the TCP/IP port, but struggle and then ask for "Additional port information". Select "Custom" at the bottom and then click the "Settings" button. Select "LPR" in the next screen and type in "lpr1" in the "Queue Name" box (I am not sure if this has any impact but this is what worked for me) and tick the box marked "LPR Byte Counting Enabled". At this point Windows will try to detect the appropriate printer driver. If it is already listed in the next screen, select that and then Next, otherwise, select the "Have Disk" button and use the Browse button to find your drivers on your computer. You may need to download them from the manufacturers website or have whatever media they are on to hand, then click OK and Next. At this point, all going well, the printer should be installed and you will get the option to print a test page. Make sure the printer itself is switched on. This was something I keep forgetting to do as I don't always leave it powered on. Confirm the printer is working by printing some actual documents as well and it should all be working at this point. I don't know about the longevity or future support of this device but so far it seems to be working relatively smoothly. The only down side is that there doesn't seem to be a facility to power it from the USB port you find on some models of home router or have PoE ability but I guess that is for more advanced enterprise grade devices.

Waste of money. Though the instructins say you can get the driver from the site, you can't. It seems that his is no longer supported. I tried setting it up directly from my router but the device does not show an IP address. It is therefore a useless pience of junk. I will be returning it immediately!

Same as the tp-link one... it’s dated, bit limited, but cheap and works. Doesn’t support airprint.... i wish it was power over usb rather than the large powerpack

Great little bit of kit. Solved connection problems, simple to use.

Poorly made, connectors loose in the sockets giving poor connection. Worked ok, unfortunately not great value for money. I ended up finding an alternative long term solution.

So far so good, very happy with this….bought 2, 1 each for different printers. Would recommend you switch this on and leave for a minute before switching on your device……there seems to be a bit of a ‘lag’ in the connection. Now I’ve found this out….all works as hoped.

It took me a while to connect, but that was due to my network setup and my inability to find the IP address. I also needed to contact support, who were quick to help and sorted the setup! All working fine and no more direct connection to my PC! Great little product backed up by decent support.

My printer was not on the compatability list but it was installed and printing in minutes. Brilliant bit of kit👌

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non ottimale per epson epl-5900l