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Model No.

PrintServer 

with

Wireless-

G

WPSM54G V1.1

User Guide

WIRELESS

GHz

2.4

802.11g

Multifunction Printer Support

Summary of Contents for Linksys WPSM54G V1.1

Page 1: ...Model No PrintServer with Wireless G WPSM54G V1 1 User Guide WIRELESS GHz 2 4802 11g Multifunction Printer Support...

Page 2: ...symbols there are definitions for 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 num...

Page 3: ...the Setup Wizard 8 Installation 8 Chapter 5 Windows Driver Installation 20 Overview 20 Installation 20 Configuration of the PrintServer Driver 22 Chapter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web b...

Page 4: ...w 51 Windows IPP 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 App...

Page 5: ...11 Figure 4 8 Choose PrintServer 11 Figure 4 9 Password 12 Figure 4 10 Configure IP Settings 12 Figure 4 11 Set PrintServer Password 13 Figure 4 12 Select Wireless Network 13 Figure 4 13 Configure Wi...

Page 6: ...e 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 Stat...

Page 7: ...Figure 7 16 Configuration Wireless 48 Figure 7 17 Configuration SNMP 49 Figure 7 18 Upgrade 50 Figure 7 19 Detected LAN Cards 50 Figure 7 20 BIN File Information 50 Figure 7 21 Add Cross Segment Prin...

Page 8: ...eo games So networks not only are 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 net...

Page 9: ...Windows driver for 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...

Page 10: ...rief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix G Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the PrintServer Appendix H Warranty Information This appendix sup...

Page 11: ...utton to reset the 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 set...

Page 12: ...to the wireless network If the LED is flashing the PrintServer is actively sending or receiving data from the wireless network Ethernet Green Orange If the Ethernet LED is continuously lit green the P...

Page 13: ...nter 2 If you are connecting the PrintServer 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...

Page 14: ...intServer 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...

Page 15: ...set up the PrintServer 1 Insert the Setup CD ROM into the computer s CD ROM drive The Setup Wizard should run automatically If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the box that appears...

Page 16: ...will need to first disconnect the USB Printer cable from the computer and disconnect the power from the printer Click Next when finished 5 In Step 2 you will connect the USB printer cable to the USB...

Page 17: ...our Ethernet port The Ethernet connection is for configuration purposes only Later in this installation you will need to disconnect the ethernet cable and reconnect your PrintServer printer and router...

Page 18: ...wer adapter to the printer Plug the power into the wall outlet Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous screen Wait a few moments while the system searches for the PrintServer 9...

Page 19: ...he Configure IP Settings screen appears If your network uses a router with a DHCP setting that automatically assigns IP addresses select Automatically obtain an IP address DHCP If your network uses a...

Page 20: ...sword in the Password field Enter the new password in the Confirm field Click Next to continue or click Back to return to the previous screen 13 Locate and select the wireless network you want to conn...

Page 21: ...reless network s SSID or name This is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network The SSID is case sensitive and should have 32 characters or fewer Click Next to continue or click Back...

Page 22: ...WEP key on the following screen Otherwise enter the WEP key manually in the field provided If you are using 64 bit WEP encryption then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters If you...

Page 23: ...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 make a change click Back to make changes Please wait a few mo...

Page 24: ...stallation Wireless G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 17 Disconnect the power to the PrintServer Click Next 18 Disconnect the Network Cable from the PrintServer and router Figure 4 19 D...

Page 25: ...k Next Wait a few moments while the system checks for the network 20 The PrintServer is now connected to your wireless network properly The order used in reconnecting your PrintServer router and print...

Page 26: ...G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 21 Now you have finished the initial setup You will need to install the driver next Click Set up Computer at the bottom of this and go to Chapter 5 Wi...

Page 27: ...lly 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 n...

Page 28: ...PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 3 When you see the Welcome screen click Click Here to Start to continue Click Exit to end the installation 4 Click Set up Computer Configuration of the...

Page 29: ...for your printer and click Next to continue 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...

Page 30: ...eview the PrintServer status and then click Next 4 The Wireless G PrintServer Driver screen appears If you want to print a test page click Test Print Then click Finish 5 If you ve chosen to print a te...

Page 31: ...reen click the Close 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 scre...

Page 32: ...eb browser through 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...

Page 33: ...r on the bottom of 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 ne...

Page 34: ...Subnet Mask and Gateway 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 t...

Page 35: ...er Object Type The 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 choos...

Page 36: ...hat appears In Windows 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 b...

Page 37: ...agement station 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 t...

Page 38: ...s the unique name 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 c...

Page 39: ...uld have no more 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...

Page 40: ...urposes Printer 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 Pri...

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