Wireless Print Server LPV2-WS11GC User’s Manual
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Preface This section explains the organization of the LPV2-WS11GC manual. Organization of the LPV2-WS11GC Manual The LPV2-WS11GC user’s manual consists of Introduction, Application and Settings. The contents are: Easy Setting Guide Introduction is intended for those who are not familiar with local area networks (LANs) and their connections. Operation procedures are described with screen shots. A few possible actions when printing cannot be accomplished are described..
Overview of the LPV2 This section describes the features and operating environment of the LPV2. Features LPV2 is the wireless print server that allows printing from PCs on wireless LANs. It supports four protocols: NetBEUI, AppleTalk, TCP/IP and NetWare. If the ESS-ID is set for the wireless LAN to be used just install the printer driver for printing. A wireless LAN PC is required for setting the LPV2. The wireless LAN PC or the "setting PC" must use the Windows OS with a Wi-Fi certified wireless LAN card.
Operating Environment Protocols Supported TCP/IP, NetBEUI, AppleTalk (EtherTalk)* * Supports only PostScript printers (ASCII mode). Operating Systems for the LAN Windows XP/ Me/98/95, Windows 2000/NT4.0, MacOS7. 6 or later, UNIX * Note that the LPV2 cannot be set from Mac OS or UNIX. WEP (Encryption): Encryption Recommendations This product transmits data using radio waves, thereby causing the possibility of wireless packets to be accessed by external sources.
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WIndows Adhoc Mode Setting Windows Adhoc Mode allows you to print directly through LPV2, not via AirStation. This setting process is basically same amoung any MS-Windows. This capter shows how to setup with Windows98. 1 Start LPV2 Manager Click “Wireless Setting” and set “Adhoc“ mode. Set Wireless Setting Click［OK］ • If you don’t not know about “Channel”, please open Client Manager Program and refer to Manual Setting window by selecting [File]-[Manual Setting].
WindowsXP/2000 Adhoc Mode Setting This chapter shows how to set up Adhoc Mode with the WindowsXP/2000. 1 Start LPV2 MANAGER Click "Wireless Setting" and set “Adhoc“ mode. Enter Wireless Setting Click [OK] • Set the channel the same as Wireless LAN card setting to "Channel Box". • If you are using a WEP Key, put check mark on the "USE WEP Key" box and enter a WEP Key. Please re-enter WEP Key at the "Reenter WEP Key" message Box. Click［OK］ 2 Click［OK］ 3 Click［OK］ Setup is completed.
Printing from Mac (OS9.x or before) This chapter shows how to setup your Mac (OS9.x or before) to be able to print through LPV2. 1 Select [Apple Menu] → [Selector] 2 Select "LaserWriter8" 3 Select "WS-xxxxxx-P1" 4 Click "Setting" Please always select "LaserWriter8" for printing through LPV2 . Other printer driver will not work with LPV2 correctly. 'xxxxxx" is last 6 digits of LPV2 MAC address. MAC address is 12 digits of numbers and is labeled on the side of back panel.
Printing from Mac (OS X) This chapter shows how to setup your Mac (OS X) to be able to print through LPV2. << Using AppleTalk>> 10 Select "Applications" - "Utilities" - "Print Center" 11 Click [Add] at "No Available Printer" the message. If you have setup before, you will see the printer list. Please click "Add Printer". 12 Select "AppleTalk" in the list-box. 13 Available printer/server names will be listed.
4 Enter the following items and click "Add" Enter LPV2 IP address Put check mark on "Use Server's default que" Click to chose your printer Click "Add" 5 If you see the printer server name on the printer list, the setup is completed.
Printing from UNIX base Computer LPV2 is not able to be setup directly from UNIX base Computer. You need to use Windows base computer with Buffalo Wireless Client (WLI-PCM-L11G etc.) to setup the LPV2 to be able to Print from UNIX base Computer. Procedure: 1 Set LPV2. IP Address (In case of Static IP） 2 Verify the IP Address setting 3 Edit "/etc/hosts" file 4 Edit "/etc/printcap" 5 Print by using "lpr" command LPV2 default setting: • Server Name: WS-xxxxxx • (xxxxxx is last 6 digit of MAC address.
4 Edit "/etc/printcap" file Add a line as following: LPV|LPV Line printer/:lp=:rm=LPV:sd=/usr/spool/LPV:rp=WS-23BA42-P1: Meaning of the words in description: lp (Local Printer): It specifies the Local Printer Name. rm (Remote Machine): It specifies the LPV Host Name which should be defined in "hosts" file. sd (Spool Directory): It specifies the directory where system spools print data. The spool directory must be setup before printing. rp (Remote Printer): 5 Print by using lpr command.
Changing LPV2 Setting This chapter will explain to you about possible issues, causes, and solutions in using LPV2 Changing Workgroup Setting (For NetBEUI protocol users ONLY) Here, we show the how to change the LPV2 setting with Windows98 as an example. LPV2 Default Setting: • LPV2 Server Name: WS-xxxxxx • Printer Port Name: WS-xxxxxx-P1 *"(xxxxxx" is last 6 digit of MAC address.
4 Click and Change the name [WORKGROUP] to [BUFFALO] Click [OK] 5 Click [OK] 6 Click [OK] The setting will be changed.
Changing AppleTalk Setting (Zone) Here, we show how to change the LPV2 setting with Windows98 as a example. LPV2 Default Setting: • LPV2 Server Name: WS-xxxxxx • Printer Port Name: WS-xxxxxx-P1 *"(xxxxxx" is last 6 digit of MAC address. Please Refer to Page 11) EX: Changing "AppleTalkZone" → "BUFFALO" 1 Select [Start] → [Program] → [BUFFALO AIRSTATION] → [LPV2 MANAGER] Windows XP: Select [Start] → [All Program] → [BUFFALO AIRSTAION] → [LPV2 MANAGER] 2 Select "LPV Name" in the window.
5 Click [OK] 6 Click [OK] The setting will be changed.
LPV2 Factory Default Settig Item Default Setting Standard Setup Server Name WS-xxxxxx Password Port Name None ※ High Speed Transfer WS-xxxxxx-P1 Enabled Get IP Address DHCP BOOTP Protocol Setup Automatically Enabled Enabled RARP IP Address Sub Set Mask Gateway Enabled 1.1.1.1 255.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 AppleTalkZone Work Group Max. Number of Connection Max.
Product Specifications Wireressl Interface LAN Conforming dards Stan- IEEE802.11b (Wireless LAN Standard Protocol) RCR STD-33、ARIB STD-T66 (Low-Powor Data communication System Standards) Transfer DS-SS Simplex (Half Duplex) Data Method Data Transfer Rate Access Method 1 , 2 , 5.
Printer Interface Specification DB25 Pin Printer Port モジュラコネクタ仕様 Pin Num. 24 Name of Singnal Pin Num.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
