printer status, do not use it with the Wireless PrintServer - the software is most
likely not network-capable. For best results, turn off the printer’s bi-directional
function either by (1) removing any bi-directional printing software from your
network computers, and/or (2) turning off the printer’s bi-directional print fea-
ture inside of the printer’s on-board menus (if it has menus). Your printer’s user
guide should be able to provide specific instructions for doing this.
The Wireless PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 95, 98,
Millennium, NT, and 2000.
When used with Windows 95, 98, Millennium, 2000 and NT, the Wireless
PrintServer uses the TCP/IP protocol for network communication. Each com-
puter on your network that needs Wireless PrintServer access will need to have
the TCP/IP protocol installed. TCP/IP installation files are included on your
original Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, or 2000 CD-ROM.
Please be aware that although Linksys provides instructions for the setup of the
TCP/IP protocol, these instructions are provided for reference only. Linksys
will not provide technical support for the configuration and troubleshooting of
the TCP/IP protocol. For full instructions on using TCP/IP, consult your oper-
ating system’s user guide.
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Glossary
10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs.
100BaseTX - IEEE physical layer specification for 100 Mbps over two pairs of
Category 5 UTP or STP wire.
AppleTalk - An Apple Computer networking system that support Apple's pro-
prietary local talk.
Boot - To cause the computer to start executing instructions. Personal comput-
ers contain built-in instructions in a ROM chip that are automatically executed
on startup. These instructions search for the operating system, load it and pass
control to it.
Browser - A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at
and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web or PC. The word
"browser" seems to have originated prior to the Web as a generic term for user
interfaces that let you browse text files online.
Buffer - A buffer is a shared or assigned memory area used by hardware
devices or program processes that operate at different speeds or with different
sets of priorities. The buffer allows each device or process to operate without
being held up by the other. In order for a buffer to be effective, the size of the
buffer and the algorithms for moving data into and out of the buffer need to be
considered by the buffer designer. Like a cache, a buffer is a "midpoint hold-
ing place" but exists not so much to accelerate the speed of an activity as to
support the coordination of separate activities.
Category 5 - ANSI/EIA (American National Standards Institute/Electronic
Industries Association) Standard 568 is one of several standards that specify
"categories" (the singular is commonly referred to as "CAT") of twisted pair
cabling systems (wires, junctions, and connectors) in terms of the data rates
that they can sustain.
Default Gateway - The routing device used to forward all traffic that is not
addressed to a station within the local subnet.
Instant Wireless™ Series
Wireless PrintServer
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No
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e:: A Default Gateway is not required. Check with your network administrator.
About the Wireless PrintServer’s Software
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