Airlinkplus APSUSB2 Installation manual

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Fast Ethernet Print Server
2 Parallel, 1 USB
Hardware User’s Guide
Rev. 01(October, 2002)

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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
1. Bitte lesen Sie sich diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
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3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Vervenden Sie keine Flüssig-oder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten dient ein
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Verwenden Sie nur sichere Standorte und beachten Sie die Aufstellhinweise des Herstellers.
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nicht abgedeckt werden.
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12. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer
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Elektrischen Schlag auslösen.
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werden.
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a–Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sint beschädigt.
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17. Wenden Sie sich mit allen Fragen die Service und Repartur betreffen an Ihren Servicepartner. Somit stellen Sie die Betriebssicherheit
des Gerätes sicher.
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grõßer 3kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter als H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2 einzusetzen.

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against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with this user’s guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0ABOUT THIS GUIDE.....................................................................................V
1INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................7
PRINT SERVER FEATURES...........................................................................7
EXTERNAL FEATURES.................................................................................8
Port Connectors........................................................................................9

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Network Cable Connector......................................................................9
DC Power Connector............................................................................10
LED Indicators.......................................................................................10
2UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION......................................................11
UNPACKING AND INSPECTING THE PRINT SERVER.............................11
INSTALLING THE PRINT SERVER.............................................................12
POWER ON SELF-TEST ..............................................................................13
TESTING YOUR PRINT SERVER.................................................................14
3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................15
PRINTER CONNECTION.............................................................................15
NETWORK CONNECTION..........................................................................15
NETWORK PROTOCOLS.............................................................................16
MANAGEMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS.........................................................16
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL...........................................................16
4PORT PINOUTS...........................................................................................17
PARALLEL PORTS.......................................................................................17
0 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This manual describes the 2Parallel 1 USB Port Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Multiprotocol Print Server,
including a description of the print server’s features, as well as the print server installation procedures
and troubleshooting self-test results.
For information about software configuration of the Print Server to allow it to be used with your
network, consult the PS Admin User’s Guide included with your Print Server.

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1 INTRODUCTION
The Print Server is a compact print server which connects to your Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network
anywhere you wish to locate printer services. It manages the flow of print files from your workstations
or file servers to its connected printers, delivering print jobs to high-performance printers much faster
than a file server or a PC acting as a print server can.
Print Server Features
The Print Server improve network printing services in three ways:
♦The Print Server picks up the workload of managing print file traffic to its connected printers.
This provides workload relief to your file servers, and allows the file servers' full capacity to
be used for fi le access or other direct services to network users. On peer-to-peer networks,
workstations can print directly to the Print Server without increasing the load of another
workstation or server.
♦The Print Server's parallel printer ports are IEEE 1284 compliant high-speed bi-directional
ports, which can transmit to high-speed laser printers much faster than a PC's parallel printer
port. High-speed laser printers connected to the Print Server's parallel ports can be operated
at their full capacity.
♦Because the Print Server is very portable and inexpensive compared to a PC-based print
server, and because the Print Server connects to your file servers through the network,
printers can be deployed to locations of maximum convenience to users.
The Print Server offers extraordinary flexibility, operating with all major network operating systems
and protocols:
♦TCP/IP
UNIX lpr/lpd (HP-UX, SunOS, Solaris, SCO, UnixWare, IBM AIX)
Windows NT/2000, Windows 95/98/Me, Windows XP

NetWare 5.x NDPS LPR Remote Printing
♦NetBEUI
Windows NT/2000/XP, Windows 95/98/Me, Windows for Workgroups, Microsoft LAN
Manager, IBM LAN Server
♦AppleTalk
MacOS EtherTalk
Windows-based setup and administration software, PS Admin, is supplied with the Print Server,
making configuration and management quick and easy. The Print Server also supports configuration
and management via the telnet protocol for networks without Windows-compatible machines.
External Features
This section describes the externally visible features of the Print Server.
Port Connectors
The Print Server’s three printer ports are located on its rear panel. One USB and two identical parallel
ports are labeled USB, LPT1 and LPT2. These printer ports are independently configurable using the
PS Admin program or the print server’s telnet interface. (See the PS Admin User’s Guide for
information about configuring the print server’s ports.)
The print server also supports web configuration permitting users to configure settings through the
web browser. 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.
Power LPT2 LPT1 USB RJ-45
Rear Panel Connectors

Network Cable Connector
The Print Server’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for connection to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling
or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable). The port
supports the NWay protocol, allowing the print server to automatically detect or negotiate the
transmission speed of the network.
DC Power Connector
The DC power input connector is located on the Print Server’s rear panel and is labeled DC 5V
LED Indicators
The front panel of the Print Server features five LED indicators:
Power Link/Act USB LPT1
LPT2
Front Panel LED Indicators
♦Power
◊Steady or flashing green confirms that the Print Server is powered on.
♦Link/Act
◊Steady or flashing green confirms that the Print Server has a good connection to the
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.
◊The indicator blinks off briefly to indicate that the Print Server is receiving or
transmitting from the network.
♦USB, LPT1, LPT2
◊These LED indicators light to show that the Print Server is transferring print data
through the appropriate parallel port or USB port.
These three indicators are also used by the print server’s power-on self test (POST) to
indicate any hardware failures.

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2 UNPACKING AND
INSTALLATION
This chapter explains how to install your Print Server and connect it to the network. It also describes
the print server self test indications.
Unpacking and Inspecting the Print
Server
Carefully remove all items from the package. In addition to this Hardware User’s Guide, be certain
that you have:
♦One Fast Ethernet print server
♦One AC power adapter suitable for your country’s electric power
♦One Print Server Installation CD
♦One Quick Installation Guide
If any item is missing, or if you find any damage or mismatch, promptly contact your dealer for
assistance.

Installing the Print Server
WARNING: Configuration problems may result if the
Print Server is powered up without first
establishing its network connection. Follow
this procedure to avoid complications at the
configuration stage.
1. Confirm proper operation of each of the printers to be connected to the Print Server.
2. When you have confirmed proper operation of each printer, switch its power off.
3. Confirm that your network is operating normally.
4. Connect the Print Server to the network, using the RJ-45 (10Base-T/100Base-TX) connector
on the print server’s rear panel.
5. While each printer is powered off, install a printer cable to connect its parallel port or USB
port to the printer port of the Print Server.
6. Switch on each connected printer.
7. Plug the AC power adapter’s DC output plug into the DC 5V power socket on the rear panel
of the Print Server.
8. Plug the power adapter into an electric service outlet. This will supply power to the Print
Server, as it has no external power switch. The Power LED on the Print Server’s front panel
should light steady green, and the Print Server’s self-test will proceed.
Power On Self-Test
When the Print Server is powered on, it automatically performs a self-test on each of its major
components. The final result of the self-test is signaled by the state of the USB, LPT1 and LPT2
LED indicators following the self-test. Preliminary to the actual component tests, the three LED
indicators are tested to confirm their steady and flashing operation.
Immediately after power-up, all five of the LED’s should show steady green for several seconds. Then
the USB, LPT1 and LPT2 LEDs should flash on simultaneously three times. Irregularity of any of
the three LEDs during these LED tests may mean there is a problem with the LEDs themselves.
Contact your dealer for correction of any LED problems before proceeding.

The actual component tests immediately follow the LED tests. A normal (no fault) result is signaled
by a simultaneous flashing of these three LEDs, followed by a quiescent state with all three LEDs dark.
If the self-test routine traps any component error, then following the LED tests the self-test will halt
and the LED’s will continuously signal the error according to the following table. In the event of any
such error signal, contact your dealer for correction of the faulty unit.
LED Name
Faulty
USB LPT1 LPT2 Component
low speed flashing Need Reload Firmware
on DRAM error
1 long 2 short Timer INT error
1 long 3 short Flash Protected
1 long 5 short Flash Erase/Program error
1 long 6 short LAN Controller error
1 long 8 short Parallel-1Controller error
1 long 9 short LPT1error
1 long 12 short Parallel-2 Controller error
1 long 13 short LPT2error
1 long 14 short MII error
1 long 18 short USB error
Testing Your Print Server
The PS Admin software includes a Print Test function for confi rmation of printer cable connections and
functions. That operational test can be completed after you have installed the PS Admin software, and
have configured your Print Server and its ports. See the Testing Your Print Server section of the PS
Admin User’s Guide.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Printer Connection
Standards:IEEE 1284 bi-directional parallel interface
USB 1.1
Ports: Bi-directional 25-pin parallel ports ×2, USB port ×1
Parallel Port Bi-directional Communication:Hewlett-
Packard PJL (Printer Job Language) supported
Network Connection
Network Standards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE
802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
Network Data Transfer Rate: 10/100Mbps
Network Connector: RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T or
100BASE-TX unshielded twisted pair connection; NWay
automatic speed negotiation supported.

Network Protocols
Ethernet Frame Types: 802.2, 802.3, Ethernet II, SNAP (auto-
switching)
Transport Protocols: TCP/IP, NetBEUI, AppleTalk/EtherTalk
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: Power, Link/Act, USB, LPT1,
LPT2
Environmental and Physical
Power Supply: External power supply providing 5VDC input
Dimensions: 193mm ×117mm ×34mm
Weight: approx. 300g
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C
Storage Temperature: -25 to 55°C
Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Emissions: FCC Class B, CE Class B, VCCI Class B

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4 PORT PINOUTS
This appendix shows the pinouts of the Print Server parallel port connector.
Parallel Ports
The following table lists the pinouts of the print server’s 25-pin parallel port connector (identical to
the connector used on most personal computers), as well as the 36-pin Centronics connector used on
most printers.
Signal names beginning with nare active-low signals.
25-pin Centronics Signal Source
11nStrobe Host
22Data 1 Bi-directional
33Data 2 Bi-directional
44Data 3 Bi-directional
55Data 4 Bi-directional
66Data 5 Bi-directional
77Data 6 Bi-directional
88Data 7 Bi-directional
99Data 8 Bi-directional
10 10 nAck Printer
11 11 Busy Printer
12 12 PError Printer
13 13 Select Printer
14 14 nAutoFd Host
15 32 nFault Printer
16 31 nInit Host
17 36 nSelectIn Host
18-25 16, 17, 19-30 Ground