b standard

This is a nice, compact, straightforward accent to our wireless network. Once the simple installation was completed (connect a parallel cable) the product has performed flawlessly for months. It was great to release the PC from it's print server duties.

Before you do anything else ..... read the bottom of page 4 of the User Guide .... this description will tell you how to reset the box to the factory settings .... do NOT assume that the box is set to these, my brand new unit WAS NOT !

1. Hold the reset button (with one hand)
2. Plug in the power (with your other hand)
3. Now this is the important part .... CONTINUE to hold the button for at least 10 seconds ....
4. Now the box is set to default IP 192.168.1.104 on my box, DHCP, gateway of 192.168.1.1, mask of 255.255.255.0.

You should unplug and re-plug in (power cycle) your WPS11 to ensure that it is now set to the default values.

Symptoms of issue for me included:

1. The Linksys Print Server Driver and Print Server Admin software could not "see" the box.
2. I could not "ping" the box prior to this reset procedure.
3. The BEFW11S4 router that I was using could not "see" the WPS11, even with a CAT5 cable attached.

Why does Linksys send out a brand new device without it being set to the defaults (as indicated in all of their documentation) ... I cannot tell you (it's a secret). Perhaps they want everyone out there to call their support line, so they can have someone to talk to ..... otherwise, their products work so well that they would never get any phone calls (kinda like the Maytag repairman :>)

Regards
Mark "Doc" Dochtermann

I did not buy the B unit, but I did buy the WP11 and it was just an awful experience. Before buying this unit, check with others users to make sure your not asking for trouble.