Wireless USB Print Server Quick Installation Guide Rev.
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Table of Content Quick Installation Guide 1 Introduction 1 Unpacking 1 Port and LED Descriptions 2 Installing the Print Server 4 Installing and starting the PS Admin program 6 Installing PS Admin Program 6 Starting PS Admin Program 7 Configure Your Print Server 8 Choosing a Name for Your Print Server 8 Setting a Password for Your Print Server 9 Changing Print Server Port Settings Setting up Workstation Printing 10 11 Windows 95/98/Me Client Workstation printing 11 Windows 2000/XP C
Quick Installation Guide Introduction This Quick Installation Guide gives step-by-step instructions for setting up the print servers. The model you have purchased may appear slightly different from those shown in the illustrations. Examples in this manual are based on print servers. For more detailed information about the print server, its components, making network connections and technical specifications, please refer to the User’s Guide included with your print server.
Port and LED Descriptions This section describes the visible parts of the print server. Front Panel There are three green LED indicators on the front panel: LEDs Description PW Steady light confirms that the Print Server is powered on. USB Steady blinking (briefly dark) is initiated when the printer is printing, otherwise, it remains dark. LAN Steady light confirms that the print server has a good connection to your network.
Back Panel Component DC Power Input Reset Button USB Port Antenna LAN Connector Description The DC power input connector is located on the Print Server’s rear panel and is labeled DC 5V. Please note that the power supply included in the package is correct for this Wireless USB Print Server; substitution of other equipment may void warranty. 1.) Press and release this button to reset the print server. 2.
The print server also supports web configuration permitting the users to configure settings through the web browser. Print Server’s default IP address as follows: ♦ Default IP address – 192.168.0.1 ♦ Subnet Mask – 255.255.255.0 Note: The PC’s IP address must correspond with the print server’s IP address in the same segment for the two devices to communicate. Installing the Print Server Follow these steps for a trouble-free start of print server operations with your Wireless USB Print Server.
7. Connect the DC end of the AC Power adapter to the DC power input socket of the print server and the AC end to the wall outlet. This will supply power to the print server, and the POST routines will proceed automatically. Note: This print server is built with a default IP setting. To prevent from any conflict in your network, it is recommended to use the PS Admin program to change the IP setting when there is some other device’s IP address is the same as the print server’s default IP.
Installing and starting the PS Admin program PS Admin program can be conveniently used to configure and manage your print server from any personal computer running the Windows operating systems. Once the print server is configured, you can use it for printing from any network environment. If you use only the TCP/IP (UNIX) and/or AppleTalk protocols and don’t have a Windows system, you can use the telnet interface to configure your print server (the default IP of print server is 192.168.0.
3. An instruction menu will appear and follow it step by step to complete the installation process Once the installation is complete, you can begin using PS Admin. Starting PS Admin Program If you are using Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP or Windows NT 4.0 (or a later version of Windows) to start the PS Admin program: 1. Press the Start button in the taskbar. 2. Within the Programs menu, select PS Admin. 3. Select the PS Admin program. For Windows NT 3.51, 1.
Configure Your Print Server Before you can print over the network using your print server, you may need to perform some basic setup tasks. These include: ♦ Choosing a name for your print server. ♦ Setting a password to protect your print server’s settings from unauthorized modifications. ♦ Choosing names for the print server’s individual printer ports, and changing the port settings. Choosing a Name for Your Print Server Each network Print Server has a server name.
4. Choose Save Configuration from the Configuration menu. This will store the new settings into the print server and restart it. Your Print Server will now be accessible under the new name. Setting a Password for Your Print Server Unless you set a password, anyone on your network will be able to change your Print Server’s settings. To protect your Print Server’s integrity, you should set a password for your Print Server, and record it in a safe place. To set the Print Server’s password, 1.
Changing Print Server Port Settings Your network Print Server may provides a number printer ports. For each port, you can determine: ♦ The name of the port ♦ A comment describing the port To set the parameters for a printer port, 1. Select the Print Server in the PS Admin main window’s server name display 2. Choose Server Device... from the Configuration menu. PS Admin will display the Server Device Configuration window. 3. Press the button corresponding to the port you wish to change.
Setting up Workstation Printing This section tells how to make it possible for your Microsoft Networking client workstations to access printers connected to your print server. Microsoft Networking services, based on the NetBEUI protocol, provide network users with peer-to-peer network services. Please make sure the NetBEUI protocol has been enabled before setting up workstation printing. If not, please follow the same procedure for enabling IPX protocol to enable NetBEUI protocol first.
6. At this point Windows will ask you to choose the correct printer driver for the printer. Choose your printer’s maker and model from the list, or use the driver disk included with the printer. When you have chosen the correct printer, click Next > to continue. 7. Windows will ask for a name for the printer. Enter a name, or accept the default. Press Finish to complete the installation.
11. When the Test Page has printed, click “Finish” to complete the installation. Windows NT 4.0 Client Workstations Printing To allow your Windows NT 4.0 workstation to print over the network directly through your network print server, 1. From the Start menu, choose the Settings submenu, then the Printers item within it. Windows will display the Printers folder. 2. Double-click on the Add Printer icon in the Printers folder. Windows will start the Add Printer Wizard. 3.
Windows NT 3.51 Client Workstation Printing To allow your Windows NT 3.51 workstation to print over the network directly through your network print server, 1. Double-click on the Print Manager icon found in the Main program group. 2. In the Print Manager, choose Connect to Printer... from the Printer menu. 3. Enter the network path for the print server, specifying which printer port you want to connect to.
Web Configuration of the Print Server Open your web browser and type http://192.168.0.1 in the address box, and press . This set of number is the default IP address of your print server. Please note that the PC’s IP address must correspond with the print server’s IP address in the same segment for the two devices to communicate. The print server’s welcome screen will appear.
Appendix A Product Specification Printer Connection Printer Interface: One USB port, compliant with USB 1.1 standard Network Connection Wireless Network Network Standards: Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.11b Network Data Transfer Rate: 11Mbps with fallback to 5.5Mbps, 2Mbps and 1Mbps Network Mode: Through ad-hoc or infrastructure mode Wired Network Network Interface: RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T or 100BASE-TX shielded. (RJ-45 connector) Network Standards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.
Network Protocols Transport Protocols: TCP/IP, NetBEUI, AppleTalk TCP/IP Protocols Supported: BOOTP, SNMP, Telnet, TFTP, FTP, LPD, RARP, DHCP Management and Diagnostics Standard: SNMP MIBs: MIB-II (RFC 1213) Diagnostic LED Indicators: PW, USB,LAN, WLAN Environmental and Physical Power Supply: External power supply providing 5VDC input Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C Storage Temperature: -25°C to 55°C Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing at 30°C Emissions: FCC Class B, CE Class B
