D-link Express EtherNetwork™ DP-301U Print Server

Pros: Cheap, easy to setup for most users.

Cons: Not compatible with multi-function printers. (This is a limitation of ALL generic external print servers.)

The Bottom Line: For what it costs (after rebate), it is a fine product. Make sure it works with your printer before cutting out any barcodes though.

Review: There is really not much to say about this little box. It does exactly what D-Link says it does. The unit is compact (about 4x4x1.5) and it comes with a small power supply that only takes a single outlet space, unlike some of the bricks shipped ...

Pros: Small and affordable.

Cons: D-Link management interface is clunky.

The Bottom Line: If you have an older printer that still works fine, you can patch it into your wireless network and print wirelessly.

Review: I was accustomed to leaving my desktop PC running most of the time so that I could use its shared printer whenever I or my wife booted up our laptops. I considered purchasing a new printer with networking built in, especially an all-in-one unit, but I ...

Pros: Small, Cheap, does the job

Cons: Too slow. Not enough spooling memory (if there is any at all).

Review: Works as a print server, and like most of the other low end print servers is extreamly slow. This works great for printing one thing at a time, but if you print more than one document (not page) at a time they sometimes overlap (on the same page!). If ...

Pros: A very compact product.

Cons: Firmware cannot be upgraded via web browser. PS Admin software sucks!

The Bottom Line: Nice idea for a product, but absolutely horrible to use as-is. D-Link support sucks!!! PS Admin should be called POS Admin.

Review: Chances are you'll need the latest version 2.10 firmware upgrade for the DP-301U. Version 2.10 fixes several bugs, and provides compatibility with many printers. My brand new DP-301U came with long outdated firmware, right out of the box. Any ways, ...