Re: Problem with Motorola Wireless Print Server WPS870G

26 Feb 2005 11:37 PM

The Maxx

I had the same problems as others. I think that Motorola blatently lied or misled with the product description. This print server does not support WPA. It is a solid piece of hardware, but grossly overpriced without WPA support. You can get either the linksys or Hawking for about $50 cheaper. Both of them support 2 (linksys) or 3 (hawking) printers USB and parrallel. Motorola attempted to set themselves apart by putting the WPA on their specifications, making their premium price appear justified, but since it doesn't work and their tech support is weaker than kitty piss, they are costing the consumer considerable time and money. They really should be admonished for this. Unfortunately this is not a mainstream product, so the public outrage will likely be minimal and go nearly unnoticed. I returned mine and will likely use a spare PC as my print server as I am unwilling to part with WPA currently. I will wait for a print server with real WPA support to be released. -- The Maxx brought to you by http://www.wifi-forum.com/

26 Mar 2005 9:57 AM

the tech

Hey Look it does not matter what kind of security that you have if some one wants it they can get into it. Think about this dummys if a hacker is rolling by your house and they see that you have open and 64 or 128 than they usualy will not mess with you but than again if you are using wps than they will stop and say hey this person has something to hide and then will hack you. Also since open and 64 or 128 is easy than they don't mess with it but, since wps is a challnge than they will do it just for the thrill so in nother words you guyes are stupid. Also I have had the print server to work with it so yes it does work with the wps settings you just have to be smart enofe to get it to work. That is the reason I am a IT you you are the average person. -- the tech brought to you by http://www.wifi-forum.com/