Airlink101 APSMFP210 User manual

1-Port USB 2.0 Multi-Functional Printer Server
Model # APSMFP210
User’s Manual
Ver. 1A

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................2
1.1 Package Contents .................................................................................................2
1.2 System Requirements ...........................................................................................2
2 MFP print server Installation.........................................................................................3
2.1 Connecting the MFP print server...........................................................................3
2.2 Configuring Network Setting..................................................................................4
2.3 Installing MFP PS Utility ........................................................................................9
2.4 Connecting to the Printer.....................................................................................13
3 Using Web Configuration Utility..................................................................................16
3.1 Status ..................................................................................................................17
3.1.1 System..............................................................................................................17
3.1.2 TCP/IP..............................................................................................................17
3.1.3 Device...............................................................................................................18
3.2 Configuration .......................................................................................................19
3.2.1 Configuring System Settings.............................................................................19
3.2.2 Configuring TCP/IP Settings.............................................................................19
3.3 Tools....................................................................................................................20
3.3.1 Resetting to Factory Default .............................................................................20
3.3.2 Upgrading Firmware.........................................................................................21
3.4 Restart.................................................................................................................22
4 How to Scan via MFP print server..............................................................................23
5 How to Fax via MFP print server................................................................................28
6 Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................32
6.1 General Troubleshooting Overview .....................................................................32
6.2 Frequently Asked Questions................................................................................33
Appendix - Specifications..............................................................................................35
Appendix - Statement....................................................................................................36
Technical Support .........................................................................................................37

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your 1-Port USB 2.0 Multi-Functional Printer Server. It is
the easiest and fastest way to deploy printers on your network.
This compact MFP print server uses your network router to connect various computers
and printer together. It manages the flow of print files from computers to the connected
printer, delivering print jobs to high-performance printer much faster than a file server or
a PC acting as a print server can.
The MFP print server allows you to share your All-in-One multi-functional printer on your
LAN. You can do printing, faxing, and scanning on any of your computers that connects
to the network. It also features a Web-based Configuration Utility, which allows you to
set up the Print Server through the web browser easily and quickly.
1.1 Package Contents
Unpack the package and check all the items carefully, and be certain that you have:
•One 1-Port USB 2.0 MFP print server
•One AC Power Adapter
•One Quick Installation Guide
•One Installation CD containing the PS Utility program and the User’s Manual
•One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable
If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer
immediately. Also, keep the box and packaging materials in case you need to ship the
unit in the future.
1.2 System Requirements
Operating System:
•Microsoft Windows 2000/XP
For Web Configuration:
•Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 and above, or Netscape Navigator 6.0 and
above

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2 MFP print server Installation
2.1 Connecting the MFP print server
Warning: Only a USB printer may be connected to the USB port of the Print Server.
Connecting any other USB device to the Print Server may damage the Print Server.
Note: Before you install the MFP print server, make sure you can print, scan, or fax with
your multi-functional printer directly connected to your computer(s).
Do not plug the power cord to the Print Server until you have reached Step 4 of this
section.
Step 1 Connect one end of the network cable to the LAN port of the Print Server and
attach the other end of the cable to a router or switch.
Step 2 Make sure the printer is powered OFF, and then connect the printer to the USB
port of the Print Server
Step 3 Power ON the printer.
Step 4 Plug one end of the power cord into the Print Server and the other end into an
electrical outlet.

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2.2 Configuring Network Setting
Before configuring the Print Server’s network setting, please take note of your
computer’s TCP/IP setting.
Step 1 Click on Start, Run, and type cmd click OK.
Step 2 At the command prompt, type ipconfig and press Enter.
Step 3 Write down the information for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default
Gateway. You will need this information later.
Step 4 Insert the Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive for the autorun screen. Select Run
MFP PS Setup Wizard from the menu.
Note: If the autorun window does not appear automatically, go to Start, Run, and type
D:\PS-Wizard\MFP-PSWizard.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.

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Step 5 Click Next at the welcome screen.
Step 6 Select your MFP print server in the list and click Next. If you have more than one
MFP print servers connected to your LAN, you will see them listed below.

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Step 7 Refer to the IP information you wrote down at Step 3.If your computer’s IP
address is not 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2-254), select Yes, I want to
change settings, and enter admin (the default password) in the password field.
Otherwise, select NO. Click Next.
Step 8 In the IP Address field, enter a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway that matches your local area network.
For example: If your computer’s IP Address is 192.168.0.100, enter the same three
numbers: 192.168.0 in the corresponding fields.
Note: You can leave the last IP Address number 254 as is unless another network
device (i.e. the Default Gateway) is already using that number. If another network
device is already using 254, then change it to another number that is currently not in
use (preferably 200 - 253).

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For the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields, enter the numbers for Subnet Mask
and Default Gateway you wrote down at Step 3. Click Next to continue.

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Step 9 Click Next to save the settings you have made or click Back to correct the
settings.
Step 10 Click Finish.

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2.3 Installing MFP PS Utility
Step 1 Insert the provided CD and wait for the autorun screen to appear.
Step 2 Click on Install MFP PS Utility.
Note: If the autorun window does not appear automatically, go to Start, Run, and type
D:\PS-Utility\Setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.
Step 3 Click Next at the welcome screen.

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Step 4 Specify a destination location or click Next to accept the default path.
Step 5 Specify a program folder or click Next to accept the default one.
Step 6 Click Finish.

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Step 7 When the Found New Hardware Wizard pops up automatically, select No, not
this time and click Next.
Step 8 Select Install the software automatically (recommended) and click Next.
Step 9 Click Continue Anyway at the Windows Logo Screen.
(For Windows 2000, click Yes at the Digital Signature Not Found prompt).

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Step 10 Click Finish.
Step 11 (Optional) If the Found New Hardware Wizard pops up, follow the on-screen
instructions to install your printer driver.

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2.4 Using the MFP PS Utility
Step 1 To run the MFP PS Utility, go to Start > (All) Programs > Airlink101 > Airlink
101 MFP PS Utility.
Step 2 Click Unblock if the Windows Security Alert popping up.
Step 3 Make sure the MFP print server is detected in the window. Click on the plus
sign “+“ (after clicking it, you will see a “-” sign) on the left side of the MFP print server.

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Step 4 Select your printer and click Connect.
Step 5 Click the plus sign “+“ on the left side of the Connected devices, select your
printer, right click it and click Add to favorites.

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Step 6 Click OK.
Step 7 Close the PS Utility window by clicking the “X” at the upper right corner on the
window to keep this program running at the background. If you click Exit, the MFP PS
Utility will be shut down.
Step 8 Go to Control Panel > (Printer and Other Hardware) > Printers and Faxes.
Make sure the printer appears in the window.
Note: If the printer’s driver has been installed on the computer before you install this
device, the MFP print server will install another instance (i.e. Printer Copy 2) of your
printer.

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3 Using Web Configuration Utility
The Web Configuration Utility allows you to manage the full features of the Print
Server with an easy-to-use user interface.
You can start the Web Configuration Utility in two ways:
1. Select the MFP print server and click Web Admin button in MFP PS Utility.
or
2. Open your web browser, type in the IP address of the Print Server in the URL
address field, and press Enter. (Default IP address is 192.168.1.254).
Enter your username and password to login to the web configuration utility. The default
username and password are both admin. If you forget your password, you can reset the
MFP print server to factory default by pressing the reset button on the device and
holding it for 10 seconds.

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The Web Configuration Utility will display the Status, System Information page.
Click on any of the links at the top menu bar to display the corresponding page.
3.1 Status
3.1.1 System
To access the page, go to Status > System. This page displays the general system
information for the MFP print server including the MFP server name, the firmware
version, and the MAC address.
3.1.2 TCP/IP
To access the page, go to Status > TCP/IP. This page displays the current TCP/IP
configuration of the MFP print server.

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3.1.3 Device
To access the page, go to Status > TCP/IP. This page displays the status of the printer
connected to the MFP print server.

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3.2 Configuration
3.2.1 Configuring System Settings
To access the page, go to Configuration > System. This page allows you to change
the general system setting of the MFP print server.
MFP Server Name: This option allows you to change the device name of the MFP print
server.
Password: This option allows you to change the password of the MFP print server.
(Note: You cannot change the default username “admin”.)
Click on the Save & Restart button to save and activate your change.
3.2.2 Configuring TCP/IP Settings
To access the page, go to Configuration > TCP/IP. This page allows you to change the
TCP/IP configuration of the MFP print server.