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Chapter 7
Special Features
This chapter covers the special features of the WPS-0104 LevelOne Wireless Printer
Server.
7
Overview
Your WPS-0104 LevelOne Wireless Printer Server has three (3) special features:
•
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol).
•
Proprietary
Internet Mail Printing
system.
Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is a standards-based system to allow remote printing from a PC
to any accessible printer. Normally, the printer will be attached to a computer or other device
which functions as an
IPP Server
.
Client PCs need a compatible
IPP Client
program. Windows 2000 and XP include a suitable
IPP client. For other versions of Windows, a client program is supplied on the Print Server's
CD-ROM.
The Client must also know the IP Address or URL or the IPP Server.
IPP Server Configuration
The Print Server contains the necessary firmware to act as an
IPP Server
. No additional
configuration is necessary. However, the following requirements must be met.
•
The Print Server must have a valid IP Address. For printing via the Internet, the Print
Server's IP Address must be external (allocated by your ISP), rather than an IP Address on
your local LAN.
•
Any Router, Gateway or Firewall linking your LAN to the Internet must NOT block the
IPP protocol.
•
You must advise clients of the correct URL or IP Address of the IPP Server. To use a URL
rather than an IP Address, you need to register the domain name for the URL.
•
Unless clients are using Windows 2000 or XP, you must provide your clients with the
supplied IPP Client software. If it is not convenient to provide the CD-ROM, supply the
IPP_CLIENT.EXE file, located in the IPP folder.
