Airlink101 APSUSB201 User manual

1-Port USB 2.0 Print Server
Model # APSUSB201
User’s Manual
Ver. 2A

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ...............................................................................................2
1.1 Package Contents...............................................................................2
1.2 System Requirements.........................................................................2
2 Hardware Installation ................................................................................3
2.1 Connecting the Print Server................................................................3
3. Installing PS Utility ...................................................................................4
4. Configuring Network Setting ....................................................................6
5. Verifying Network Connection..................................................................8
6. Running PS Wizard................................................................................10
7. Performing Operating System Print Test ...............................................13
8. Using the PS Utility ................................................................................15
9. Using the Web Configuration Utility .......................................................16
9.1 Management.....................................................................................17
9.2 Configuration.....................................................................................20
9.3 Tools.................................................................................................26
9.4 Help...................................................................................................30
10. Printing in Mac OS...............................................................................31
10.1 Using Rendezvous..........................................................................31
10.2 Setting AppleTalk/LPR Printing.......................................................34
11. Product Specifications..........................................................................40
12. Appendix..............................................................................................41
Technical Support...................................................................................41

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your 1-Port USB 2.0 Print Server. It is the easiest and
fastest way to deploy printers on your network.
This compact 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 Print Server features a Web-based Configuration Utility, which allows you to set up
the Print Server through the web browser easily and quickly. It also includes a powerful
software called, PS Utility, a user-friendly program that allows you to configure some
basic functions of the Print Server such as performing a factory reset or updating the
firmware.
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 Print Server
•One AC Power Adapter
•One Quick Installation Guide
•One Installation CD containing the PS Utility program and the User’s Manual
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 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003
•Apple Mac OS (with Apple Talk support)
For Web Configuration:
•Java-enabled web browser, such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or
Netscape Navigator 6.0

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2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Connecting the 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: Do not plug the power cord to the Print Server until you have reached Step 4 of
this section.
Step 1Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port of the Print Server and
attach the other end of the cable to a router.
Step 2 Make sure the printer is powered OFF, then connect one end of the USB cable
to the USB port of the Print Server and attach the other end of the cable to the USB port
of the printer.
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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3. Installing PS Utility
Step 1 Insert the provided CD and wait for the setup menu to appear.
Step 2 Click on PS Utility.
Note: If the setup menu does not appear automatically after you have inserted the CD,
go to Start, Run, type D:\autorun.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click
OK.
Step 3 Click Next.

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Step 4 Click Next.
Step 5 Click Yes.
Step 6 Click Finish.

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4. 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 command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for
Windows 2000/XP) and 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 these information later.
Step 4 Run the PS Utility by going to Start, (All) Programs, PS Utility, PS Utility v2.00.
Step 5 Make sure the Print Server is listed under the Device Name and click on
Change IP Address.

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Step 6 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 192.168.1.100, enter the same three
numbers: 192.168.1 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).
For the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields, enter the same number as the
TCP/IP setting of your computer.
Step 7 Click OK.
Step 8 Close the PS Utility program.

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5. Verifying Network Connection
Step 1 Run the PS Utility by going to Start, (All) Programs, PS Utility, PS Utility v2.00.
Step 2 Make sure the Print Server is detected under the Device Name.
Step 3 Click on Show Web Setup to display the Print Server’s Web Configuration
Utility.
Step 4 Make sure the Printer Status displays On line.

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Step 5 Click on the Tools link and select the port your printer is connected to and click
the Test button. The Print Server will perform a low-level print test, bypassing the
operating system layer.
Note: Your printer should print out a test page. If not, verify that the printer is powered
on and all cables are securely connected and try again. If the printer still fails to print a
test page, please check the printer compatibility list on our web site at
www.airlink101.com for a list of compatible printers. If your printer is not on the list, it
may not be compatible with the Print Server.
Step 6 Once the printer successfully prints out a test page, you may close the web
browser and proceed to the next section.

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6. Running PS Wizard
Warning: Make sure you have installed the printer driver locally on every computer that
will use the print server in your network before running the PS Wizard. Otherwise, the
PS Wizard will not run properly. Be sure to run the PS Wizard on all the computers that
will use the print server in your network.
Step 1 Insert the provided CD and wait for the setup menu to appear.
Step 2 Click on PS Wizard.
Note: If the setup menu does not appear automatically after you have inserted the CD,
go to Start, Run, type D:\autorun.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click
OK.

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Step 3 Click Next.
Step 4 Select the printer that is connected to the Print Server and click Next.

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Step 5 Double-click on the Print Server Name, select the Printer Port Name, and click
Next.
Step 6 Click Finish and OK. (For Windows 95/98/ME, you’ll need to reboot the
computer).
Step 7 Run the PS Wizard on all the computers in your network that will use the Print
Server.

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7. Performing Operating System Print Test
The final step in setting up the Print Server is to perform an operating system print test.
Please note that the instructions below are for Windows XP, but the steps are similar for
all the other Windows operating systems.
Step 1 Click on Start, Settings, Printers and Faxes.
Step 2 Right-click on the printer that is connected to the Print Server and select
Properties.

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Step 3 Click on the Print Test Page button. Windows should print out a test page.
You have successfully configured the Print Server for printing.

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8. Using the PS Utility
PS Utility is a user-friendly program that allows you to configure some basic functions
of the Print Server such as performing a factory reset or updating the firmware. To
access the complete management features of the Print Server, you’ll need to use the
Web Configuration Utility, which is described in the next section.
Note: If you haven’t installed PS Utility yet, please follow the installation instructions as
described in Section 3, Installing PS Utility.
You can start PS Utility by going to Start, (All) Programs, PS Utility, PS Utility v2.00.
Device Name: Lists any Print Server that is connected on your network.
Information: Displays the basic information for the selected Print Server.
Discover Device: Click on this button to automatically search for any Print Server that
is connected to your network.
Change IP Address: Click on this button to change the IP Address and other TCP/IP
settings for the Print Server.
Update Firmware: Click on this button to update the Print Server’s firmware.
Note: You must download the updated firmware from www.airlink101.com first.
Show Web Setup: Click on this button to display the Web Configuration Utility.
Factory Reset: Click on this button to reset the Print Server back to factory settings.
About: Click on this button to display the version number of the PS Utility.
Close: Click on this button to close PS Utility.

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9. Using the 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. Click on the Show Web Setup button in 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).
The Web Configuration Utility will display the Management, System page.
Click on any of the links to display the corresponding page.

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9.1 Management
System
The System page displays the status of your Print Server, printer, and network.
Click on Refresh to update the page.

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Network
The Network page displays the status of your local area network.
Click on Refresh to update the page.

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User
The User page displays the Users Printing-Log, which shows which users have
submitted print jobs through the Print Server.
Click on Refresh to update the page.