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Page 2: ...r technical terms that are presented like this Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the PrintServer word definition This checkmark mean...

Page 3: ... PrintServer 8 Chapter 5 Windows Driver Installation 19 Overview 19 Using the Instructions in This Chapter 19 Driver Installation 20 Configuration of the PrintServer Driver 22 Chapter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility 25 Overview 25 The Setup Tab 26 The Protocol Tab TCP IP 27 The Protocol Tab AppleTalk 28 The Protocol Tab NetBEUI 29 The Protocol Tab SNMP 30 The Wireless Tab...

Page 4: ...Client Setup 51 Appendix A Troubleshooting 56 Common Problems and Solutions 56 Appendix B Wireless Security 58 Security Precautions 58 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 58 Appendix C About Bi Directional Printing 61 Appendix D Upgrading Firmware 62 Appendix E Windows Help 63 Appendix F Glossary 64 Appendix G Specifications 71 Appendix H Warranty Information 72 Appendix I Regulatory Informa...

Page 5: ... Figure 4 7 Connect Power to Printer 11 Figure 4 8 Select PrintServer 11 Figure 4 9 Password 12 Figure 4 10 Basic Settings 12 Figure 4 11 IP Settings 13 Figure 4 12 Set PrintServer s Password 13 Figure 4 13 Wireless Settings 14 Figure 4 14 Wireless Security Settings WPA 14 Figure 4 15 Wireless Security Settings WEP 15 Figure 4 16 Confirmation 15 Figure 4 17 Remove Power from PrintServer 16 Figure ...

Page 6: ...AppleTalk 28 Figure 6 4 Protocol Tab NetBEUI 29 Figure 6 5 Protocol Tab SNMP 30 Figure 6 6 Wireless Tab Basic 31 Figure 6 7 Wireless Tab Security WEP 32 Figure 6 8 Wireless Tab Security WPA 32 Figure 6 9 Printer Internet Printing 33 Figure 6 10 Printer Logical Port 34 Figure 6 11 Status Tab Device 35 Figure 6 12 Firmware Upgrade 35 Figure 6 13 Status Tab Printer 36 Figure 6 14 Status Tab Wireless ...

Page 7: ...47 Figure 7 15 Configuration Wireless 48 Figure 7 16 Configuration SNMP 49 Figure 7 17 Upgrade 50 Figure 7 18 Detected LAN Cards 50 Figure 7 19 BIN File Information 50 Figure 7 20 Add Cross Segment PrintServer 50 Figure 8 1 Windows XP Local or Network Printer 53 Figure 8 2 Windows XP Specify a Printer 54 Figure 8 3 Windows 2000 Locate Your Printer 54 Figure D 1 Status Tab Device 62 Figure D 2 Firm...

Page 8: ...useful in homes and offices but also can be fun PCs on a wired network create a LAN or Local Area Network They are connected with Ethernet cables which is why the network is called wired PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables By sharing the same wireless settings within their transmission radius they form a wireless network This is sometimes called a...

Page 9: ...or the PrintServer Chapter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility This chapter explains use the web based utility to change the PrintServer s settings Chapter 7 Bi Admin Management This chapter explains how to use the Bi Admin Management utility which is for advanced users only Chapter 8 Internet Printing Protocol IPP This chapter instruct you on how to use the PrintServer as an...

Page 10: ...terms frequently used in networking Appendix G Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the PrintServer Appendix H Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the PrintServer Appendix I Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the PrintServer Appendix J Contact Information This appendix provides co...

Page 11: ...he PrintServer to its factory defaults or print a test page The instructions are provided on the right side of this page IMPORTANT Resetting the PrintServer will delete all of your settings and replace them with the factory defaults Do not reset the PrintServer if you want to retain the settings Figure 2 1 PrintServer s Bottom Panel To reset the factory default settings 1 Unplug the PrintServer 2 ...

Page 12: ...ice through the Ethernet port The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is actively sending or receiving data from the wired network It flashes orange when there are collisions detected on the Ethernet port Wireless Green The Wireless LED serves two purposes If the LED is continuously lit the PrintServer is successfully connected to the wireless network If the LED is flashing the PrintServer is a...

Page 13: ...intServer to your wired network then plug one end of the Ethernet network cable into the PrintServer s Ethernet port Then connect the other end of the cable to your router or switch The distance between the PrintServer and the other device should not exceed 328 feet 100 meters 3 Power on your printer 4 Plug the power adapter into the PrintServer s Power port Then plug the other end into an electri...

Page 14: ...rintServer and surface you want to use 2 For the first velcro side peel off the cover protecting the tape and attach it to the recessed area on the back panel of the PrintServer 3 For the other velcro side peel off the cover and attach it to the location you have chosen for the PrintServer 4 Attach the velcro sides to each other and make sure the PrintServer is securely mounted on the wall or unde...

Page 15: ... ROM drive The Setup Wizard should run automatically If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the box that appears enter D setupWizard exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive 2 When you see the Welcome screen you have four choices Click Set up PrintServer to set up the PrintServer Click Set up Computer if you have already installed the PrintServer Then proceed to Chapter 5 Windo...

Page 16: ...ntServer 3 You will see a screen asking you to disconnect the printer from your computer Click Next 4 You will see a screen showing the proper USB connection between the PrintServer and your printer Click Next to continue Figure 4 3 Disconnect USB Printer from PC Figure 4 4 Connect Printer to PrintServer ...

Page 17: ...er Wireless G PrintServer 5 The next screen will show the proper connection between the PrintServer and your router Click Next 6 The next screen will ask you to connect power to the PrintServer Click Next Figure 4 5 Connect PrintServer to the Router Figure 4 6 Connect Power to PrintServer ...

Page 18: ...rvers will be displayed Your PrintServer is listed by its default server name Next to the PrintServer s Server Name is its IP Address Note the IP Address so you can use it to access the PrintServer s web based utility as described in Chapter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility Select the PrintServer you want to configure and click Next to continue Click the Refresh button to ...

Page 19: ...password admin Click Enter to continue You will be able to change this password later 10 The Basic Settings screen will appear If you want to change the PrintServer Name or Workgroup Name enter the new names in the respective fields Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous screen Figure 4 9 Password Figure 4 10 Basic Settings ...

Page 20: ...ue or click Back to return to the previous screen 12 The Set PrintServer s Password screen will appear If you want to change your password enter your current password in the Current Password field Enter the new password in the New Password field and then enter it again in the Verify Password field Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous screen Figure 4 11 IP Settings Figure ...

Page 21: ...s screen 14 The Wireless Security Settings screen will appear Select the type of security you want to use WEP 64 Bit WEP 128 Bit or WPA Pre Shared Key TKIP All devices in a network must use the same type Then proceed to the appropriate instructions for your wireless security method If you do not want to use wireless security keep the default Disabled WPA Pre Shared Key TKIP Enter a Passphrase also...

Page 22: ...le WEP encryption and enter the WEP key manually using the PrintServer s Web based Utility Refer to Chapter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility for instructions Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous screen 15 The Confirmation screen will appear Your old and new settings will be displayed If you want to save the new settings click Next If you want to m...

Page 23: ...16 After the new settings are saved the next screen will ask you to remove the power from the PrintServer Click Next to continue 17 The next screen will ask you to disconnect the network cable from the PrintServer Click Next to continue Figure 4 17 Remove Power from PrintServer Figure 4 18 Disconnect Network Cable ...

Page 24: ...G PrintServer 18 The next screen will ask you to reconnect the power to the PrintServer Click Next to continue 19 The next screen will indicate that the PrintServer is now part of your wireless network Click Next to continue Figure 4 19 Reconnect Power to PrintServer Figure 4 20 Wireless is Now Active ...

Page 25: ...allation will occur automatically Then proceed to the Configuration of the PrintServer Driver section of Chapter 5 Windows Driver Installation If you have additional computers on your network insert the Setup CD ROM into the next computer and select Set up Computer on the Welcome screen Then proceed to Chapter 5 Windows Driver Installation If you want to make a change click Back If you want to exi...

Page 26: ...gn an IP address If you need to manually assign an IP address run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD ROM or go to Chapter 7 Bi Admin Management It is assumed that your CD ROM drive s letter name is designated as D If your CD ROM drive is named another letter replace all instances of D with the appropriate letter If you need to install the PrintServer s driver on computers without a CD ROM drive you ...

Page 27: ...PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard To view the User Guide click User Guide To end the installation click Exit 4 The Welcome screen of the Print Server Driver program will appear first Click Next to continue with the driver installation or click Cancel to quit the setup program and then close the open programs 5 The Choose Destination Location screen will appear Choose the location where the driver...

Page 28: ...f you wish Click Next You can also click Back to return to the previous screen or click Cancel to end the driver installation 7 When the driver is installed the Setup Complete screen will appear The Print Driver must still be configured so make sure that Configure Print Driver now is selected Click Finish to end the driver installation and begin the driver configuration Figure 5 4 Select Program F...

Page 29: ...and follow the on screen instructions If the driver for your printer is not installed you will see a new window pop up The message will ask you to exit the Wizard and install the driver for your printer Click OK and install the driver After the driver has been installed run the Setup Wizard and click Driver Install on the Welcome screen Figure 5 7 Wireless G PrintServer Diagnostic Check Printer Dr...

Page 30: ...says Connected and then click Next If the status does not say Connected then double check the cable connections and PrintServer settings 4 The Wireless G PrintServer Diagnostic Congratulations screen will appear If you want to print a test page click Test Print Then click Finish Figure 5 9 Wireless G PrintServer Diagnostic Check Network Status Figure 5 10 Wireless G PrintServer Diagnostic Congratu...

Page 31: ...ose button When you right click the Print Server diagnostic icon you will see a menu To see the version number of the Print Server Utility click About To see the PrintServer Info screen click Info To close the Utility click Exit The driver installation and configuration is complete You can now use the PrintServer If you would like to change the PrintServer s settings use the PrintServer s web base...

Page 32: ...gh the use of a networked computer There are six main tabs Setup Protocol Wireless Printer Status and Exit Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs except for the Setup tab To access the web based utility launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator and enter the PrintServer s IP address in the Address field Then press Enter NOTE Use the PrintServer s IP address tha...

Page 33: ...f the PrintServer Password Current Password To change the PrintServer s password enter the current password in the Current Password field New Password and Verify Password Enter the new password in the New Password field and then enter the new password again in the Verify Password field Protocols The TCP IP protocol is enabled by default Enable Apple Talk or NetBEUI Check the box es for AppleTalk o...

Page 34: ...ateway Make sure the IP Address and Subnet Mask are appropriate for your network If you change the PrintServer s IP address make sure you that you reconnect to the PrintServer using that new IP address Otherwise you will not be communicating with the PrintServer In most cases the Gateway IP address is the IP address of your router and you should complete the Gateway field if you will use the Print...

Page 35: ...e Printer Object Type can be obtained from the manufacturer of the printer Enter the type of printer in the field provided For each printer connected to the PrintServer you will choose the Communications Protocol that allows the devices on the network to communicate Communication Protocol Select the type of Communication Protocol you will use ASCII or Binary for each printer according to the recom...

Page 36: ...indows 2000 or XP choose Properties from the menu that appears Then right click Local Area Connection and choose Properties The Domain name will appear If you want the PrintServer to be connected to that same Domain enter that Domain name here If no Domain name exists there you will use the Workgroup name from that window Options Response Time You can specify the Response Time that you prefer for ...

Page 37: ...from the Station No drop down menu 1 4 Click the Get Data button to display the information for the selected station IP Address Enter the IP address of the management station running the SNMP program Community Enter the name of the SNMP community which is usually public or private Access Select the level of access for this management station Not Accessible Read only or Read Write Trap Receivers Re...

Page 38: ...e shared by all devices in a wireless network The SSID is case sensitive and should have 32 characters or fewer Channel No If your network is set to ad hoc mode select your network s channel setting from the Channel No drop down menu Network Type The Network Type setting shows a choice of two wireless modes Select Infrastructure if you want the PrintServer to communicate using an access point or w...

Page 39: ...than 16 alphanumeric characters It must match your wireless network s passphrase and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only Enter the WEP key s manually on any non Linksys wireless products Key 1 to Key 4 To enter the WEP keys manually leave the Passphrase field blank and enter your WEP key s For 64 bit WEP encryption each key must have 10 hexadecimal characters while for 128 bit WEP en...

Page 40: ...Printer Model Enter the Printer Model in the field provided You can find this in the Device Manager Printer Port Choose the appropriate Printer Port from the drop down menu USB the PrintServer s USB port or Logical Printer 1 3 The PrintServer has three logical or virtual printer ports For example you can have three different configurations for your USB printer Logical Printer 1 for landscape orien...

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