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Contents Chapter 1: Getting started............................................................. 1 Select a location for your print server............................................................. 1 Unpacking your print server ........................................................................... 1 Wireless network settings............................................................................... 3 Chapter 2: Setting up your wireless print server ........................ 4 Setup overview......
1 Getting started Select a location for your print server The location of your print server is vital to ensuring that it works effectively. Follow these guidelines when determining a location for your print server: • The print server should be kept on a flat, level surface away from excessive heat, cold and moisture. • Keep the print server within appropriate range of a wireless access point if your network uses an Infrastructure configuration.
Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description (Insert Variable) for Print server Name (Insert Variable) Setup Utility CD Setup Sheet Power Supply USB Cable Power Cord wall adapter Understanding the print server ports Number 1 Part USB Port (To Computer) 2 3 USB Port (To Printer) Test button Power cord connector Description Connects your print server to a computer. You then use the USB port 2 to connect your print server to your printer. Connects your print server to your printer. Press once to print a test page.
Understanding the print server indicator lights Number 1 2 3 Part Power Indicator USB Status Wireless Status Description Shows that the print server has power Shows that the print server is connected over USB and is communicating. Shows that the print server is communicating wirelessly. Wireless network settings You may need to know some of your wireless network settings in order to set up your wireless print server.
2 Setting up your wireless print server Setup overview The basic setup process consists of two parts: configuring your wirelessprint server and installing your printer on the network. The configuration segment involves connecting the print server to a computer via USB cable and running the Wireless Print Server Setup Wizard to configure the device and test the wireless connection.
• The drivers or printer software CD that came with your printer • A computer that utilizes one of the following operating systems: • • • Windows 2000 Windows XP Unix/Linux xx.xx Configuring your wireless print server Connect your print server to your computer 1 Insert the small end of the USB cable into the print server’s left side USB port. 2 Connect the large end of the USB cable to your computer’s USB port. 3 Connect the print server to its power supply.
Using the ABC Wireless Print Server Setup Wizard 1 Insert the ABC Setup Utility CD. 2 The welcome screen will open automatically. Click Next to access your computer’s current wireless settings. 3 Select the appropriate Network Name (SSID) from the list and click Next. Troubleshooting tip: If the Network Name you want to use is not in the list: • Select the I want to enter a different configuration radio button and Click Next.
7 Disconnect the USB cable from both your computer and the print server. 8 Use the same cable to connect the print server to your printer. To make this connection, insert the large end of the USB cable into the middle USB port on the back of the print server. Then, insert the small end of the USB cable into your printer. 9 Click Next to continue with the Setup Utility Wizard.
Entering alternate network settings Once you have started the ABC Wireless Print Server Setup Utility and the Wizard has collected and displayed your computer’s existing wireless settings, if the network configuration you want to use is not available, you have the option to enter a different network configuration. 1 After the Setup Wizard performs the site survey, select the option to enter a different configuration.
8 If security was selected, enter the appropriate security key(s) and click Next. If no security was selected, proceed to step 9. 9 Check each network attribute on the summary screen to make sure that the settings are correct. If the settings are correct, click Next to apply these settings to your print server. 10 Disconnect the USB cable from both your computer and the print server. 11 Use the same cable to connect the print server to your printer.
4 Click Next. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
3 Changing your wireless print server settings The easiest way to change settings in the wireless print server is through the embedded web server. In order for this to work, you must have successfully completed the installation of the print server on your network. 1 Type the IP address of the print server in a browser window. This should bring up the embedded web pages for the print server. 2 Select the setting you want to change, such as IP address. 3 Enter the changes and then click submit.
4 Troubleshooting Use this section to solve problems you may have while setting up your print server. Indicator light status Indicator light pattern: State Result: Power indicator On The Print Server is powered on. USB Status Off USB cable connecting the print server to the printer is secure and the printer is on. On USB cable connecting the print server to the printer or computer is secure and recognized by the USB port. Blinking Indicates that a print job is active.
c If necessary, double-click setup.exe. d Continue with step 11 on the Setup Sheet. My network printer does not print • Make sure all cables to the printer, print server, electrical outlet, and network connection are secure. • Make sure the Power, USB, and Wireless status indicator lights are on. • Check the printer status. • Make sure the network is operating properly. Refer to your network documentation or contact your network administrator.
5 Advanced Setup Ad hoc installation *****This section is currently being researched and written***** Advanced Setup 14
6 Glossary DHCP. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network. This means that a new device can be added to a network without having to manually assign a unique IP address. IP address. A number that identifies each device connected to the network. For example, 192.168.0.1. MAC address.
Network authentication. You can use one of the following protocols for network authentication: • None • Shared - WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol) • WPA-Personal (TKIP:PSK) - WPA (WiFi Protected Access) in PSK (Pre-Shared Key) mode A WPA (WiFi Protected Access) key is like a password and must meet the following criteria: If using Hex characters, valid keys are at least 24 characters long; if using ASCII, valid keys are at least 20 characters long. Data Encryption mode.
