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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com print server. This product allows you to
connect a USB (PM1115U) or parallel (PM1115P) printer directly to your Ethernet
network without the need for a host computer.
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Compatible with all popular network protocols: TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk
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SNMP support for network management tools
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Easy setup via a software wizard (Windows) or integrated Web interface (Windows
and all other platforms)
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Auto-negotiates between 10 and 100 Mbits/sec. speeds
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System Requirements
• Category 5 (or higher) Ethernet cabling between the printer location and an Ethernet
hub or switch, terminated with RJ-45 connectors (or in an appropriate network outlet)
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1 available power outlet near the printer location
Contents
This package should contain:
• 1 x Print Server
• 1 x Power Adapter
• 1 x Installation CD (Windows)
• 1 x User Manual
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Connecting the Print Server to the Network
If you are installing the print server on a network that uses TCP/IP as the network
protocol, you may wish to configure it on a standalone computer first if you are not using
one of the Windows configuration utilities described in the next section. The print server
uses a default IP address of
192.168.2.2
, which may be an existing IP or not be on same
subnet as other devices, depending on how the network is configured. If that is the case,
manually configure a computer with a compatible IP address first (e.g. 192.168.2.100) to
configure the print server with an IP address that is compatible with your network. If you
Instruction Manual
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