Airlink101 AMPS240W User manual

Quick Installation Guide
Wireless USB 2.0 1-Port Multi-Functional Printer Server
Model # AMPS240W
This Quick Installation Guide only provides basic instructions. For detailed
information on using this product, please refer to the User’s Manual on the
supplied CD.
Connecting the Printer Server
WARNING: Only a USB printer may be connected to the USB port of the
Printer Server. Connecting any other USB device to the Printer Server may
damage the Printer Server.
Note: Before connecting the hardware you must install the printer on each
computer you plan to use with the printer. Make sure that you are able to print,
scan, and fax from each with your multi-functional printer directly connected to
your computer(s).
Section 1
Ver. 1A
Package Content:
•1-Port Wireless MFP
Server
•Driver & Utility CD
•Quick Installation Guide

Step 1 Power down the printer and the printer server.
Step 2 Connect one end of a networking cable to your router, then connect the
other end to the Ethernet port on the back of the print server.
Step 3 Connect the USB cable coming from your printer into the USB port on
the printer server.
Step 4 Turn on the printer. Once the printer is powered on, connect the print
server’s power adapter to an electrical outlet.
Installing the PS Software
Note: The PS Software must be installed on all computers you plan to use
with the print server.
Step 1 Insert the Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen
appears, select Install PS Software from the menu.
Section 2

Note: If the autorun window does not appear automatically, go to Start -> Run
and type D:\Utility\Setup.exe (where Dis the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and
click OK.
Step 2 Select your setup language and click OK.

Step 3 Click Next at the welcome screen.
Step 4 Click Next at the Choose Destination Location screen.

Step 5 Click Next at the Select Program Folder.
Step 6 Once the installation is complete, make sure that the Launch PS-Link
box is checked and click Finish.

Configuring the Printer Server
Note: The following steps only need to be performed one time from one
computer.
Step 1 Click the Discover button and your printer should show up under
Server Name. If your print server does not show up, check all power and
network cable connections to the printer. You may also need to disable any
software firewalls you have on your computer.
Step 2 Once the printer server appears in the Server Name box, click on it.
You should see your printer next to Device name. Click on the Setup Wizard
button.
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Step 3 A password box will appear. The default password is admin. Enter it
and click OK.
Step 4 Click Next at the welcome screen.

Step 5 At the System screen you can change the Server Name, Port Name,
and Password. Click Next after making the desired changes. If you do not
have a specific Server Name, Port Name, or Password that you would like to
use, click Next to accept the default settings.
Step 6 At the Wireless screen you can input the wireless settings for your
network. If you have a router, you will want to choose Infrastructure mode. If
you are unsure of your SSID, contact your router manufacturer for assistance.

Step 7 At the Wireless Encryption screen you can enter the wireless security
settings of your router. If you do not use encryption, click Disable and then
Next. If you are using encryption, you can get the encryption settings from your
router or router manufacturer and enter them here. Afterwards, click Next.
For WEP encryption, select WEP and enter your settings into the boxes below.
For WPA-PSK, Select WPA-PSK and enter your Pre-Shared Key into the box.
Please note that the print server only supports TKIP and does not support AES.

Step 8 If you have a specific IP address you would like to assign to the print
server, select Manually Assign and enter your custom settings. Otherwise,
select DHCP Assign Automatically and click Next.
Step 9 If your network uses a workgroup name other than WORKGROUP, you
can enter it here, or accept the default settings, and click Next.

Step 10 If you have specific AppleTalk settings, you can enter them here or
accept the default settings, and click Next.
Step 11 Click Save to save the changes to your print server.
If you plan to use the print server wirelessly, you can now disconnect the
Ethernet cable between the print server and the router.

Configuring the Computer
Note: The following steps must be completed on all computers you plan to
use with the print server.
Step 1 Double click on the PS-Link icon in the system tray to open the PS-Link
software.
Step 2 Click the Discover button and your printer should show up under
Server Name. If your print server does not show up, check all power and
network cable connections to the printer. You may also need to disable any
software firewalls you have on your computer. If you are using the print server
wirelessly, please refer to Section 5 for wireless troubleshooting steps.
Step 3 Select your print server from the Server Name box and click the Link
button.
Section 4

Step 4 Click OK at the Link Successfully screen. You will see notices
appearing in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen while Windows
configures the printer.
Step 5 Once you see a notice that says Your new hardware is installed and
ready to use, go to Start -> Control Panel and double click on Printers and
Faxes (Vista users: Click on Printers instead of Printers and Faxes)
Step 6 In Printers and Faxes (or Printers) you will see a copy of your printer.
Right click on the copy and click Set as Default Printer.

Congratulations, the configuration is now complete. Remember to repeat all
steps in Section 4 on each of the computers you plan to use with the print
server.

Wireless Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing problems with the wireless connection (print server
does not appear when you click discover, print jobs do not consistently
work/finish, only able to communicate with the print server intermittently) you
will want to tune your router’s signal by changing channels on the router.
You do not need to change the channel on the print server, it will automatically
pick up the new channel after you unplug the power and plug it back in.
Your router has 11 different channels to choose from. Start with channel 1 and
work your way up. Each time you change the channel on the router, make sure
that you unplug the power from the print server and plug it back in. Keep going
through the channels until you find one that gives you a stable connection.
To check if the print server is connected wirelessly, disconnect the networking
cable from the print server and open the PS-Link software, then click on
Discover. If your print server shows up, the wireless connection is working.
For instructions on changing channels, refer to the documentation that came
with your router.
Section 5

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*Printer server may not support all printers. Go to the AirLink101 website to view the printer
compatibility list.
*Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard 802.11g specifications. Actual
data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of
network traffic, building materials and construction, mix of wireless products used, radio frequency
interference (e.g., cordless telephones and microwaves) as well as network overhead lower actual
data throughput rate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All products and
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