Cisco Linksys WPS54G User manual

Wireless-G PrintServer
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer 4
The Bottom Panel 4
The Front Panel 5
Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer 6
Overview 6
Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 6
Placement Options 7
Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard 8
Starting the Setup Wizard 8
Installing the PrintServer 8
Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation 19
Overview 19
Using the Instructions in This Chapter 19
Driver Installation 20
Configuration of the PrintServer Driver 22
Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility 25
Overview 25
The Setup Tab 26
The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP 27
The Protocol Tab - AppleTalk 28
The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI 29
The Protocol Tab - SNMP 30
The Wireless Tab - Basic 31
The Wireless Tab - Security 32
The Printer Tab - Internet Printing 33
The Printer Tab - Logical Port 34
The Status Tab - Device 35
The Status Tab - Printer 36
The Status Tab - Wireless 36
The Exit Tab 36

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Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management 37
Overview 37
Bi-Admin Installation 37
Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 39
The Bi-Admin Management Utility 40
Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 51
Overview 51
Windows IPP Client Setup 51
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 56
Common Problems and Solutions 56
Appendix B: Wireless Security 58
Security Precautions 58
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 58
Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing 61
Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware 62
Appendix E: Windows Help 63
Appendix F: Glossary 64
Appendix G: Specifications 71
Appendix H: Warranty Information 72
Appendix I: Regulatory Information 73
Appendix J: Contact Information 75

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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: PrintServer’s Bottom Panel 4
Figure 2-2: PrintServer’s Front Panel 5
Figure 3-1: Connect to the Ethernet Port 6
Figure 3-2: Connect to the USB Port 6
Figure 3-3: Connect to the Power Port 6
Figure 3-4: Desktop Placement 7
Figure 4-1: Welcome 8
Figure 4-2: Locate Your Printer 8
Figure 4-3: Disconnect USB Printer from PC 9
Figure 4-4: Connect Printer to PrintServer 9
Figure 4-5: Connect PrintServer to the Router 10
Figure 4-6: Connect Power to PrintServer 10
Figure 4-7: Connect Power to Printer 11
Figure 4-8: Select PrintServer 11
Figure 4-9: Password 12
Figure 4-10: Basic Settings 12
Figure 4-11: IP Settings 13
Figure 4-12: Set PrintServer’s Password 13
Figure 4-13: Wireless Settings 14
Figure 4-14: Wireless Security Settings - WPA 14
Figure 4-15: Wireless Security Settings - WEP 15
Figure 4-16: Confirmation 15
Figure 4-17: Remove Power from PrintServer 16
Figure 4-18: Disconnect Network Cable 16
Figure 4-19: Reconnect Power to PrintServer 17
Figure 4-20: Wireless is Now Active 17
Figure 4-21: Installation of PrintServer Driver 18
Figure 5-1: Welcome 20
Figure 5-2: Driver Setup Welcome 20
Figure 5-3: Choose Destination Location 20
Figure 5-4: Select Program Folder 21

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Figure 5-5: Setup Complete 21
Figure 5-6: Wireless-G PrintServer Setup 22
Figure 5-7: Wireless-G PrintServer Diagnostic - Check Printer
Driver Installation 22
Figure 5-8: Printer Driver Not Installed 22
Figure 5-9: Wireless-G PrintServer Diagnostic - Check Network Status 23
Figure 5-10: Wireless-G PrintServer Diagnostic - Congratulations 23
Figure 5-11: PrintServer Diagnostic Icon 24
Figure 5-12: PrintServer Info 24
Figure 5-13: Right-click Icon 24
Figure 6-1: Setup Tab 26
Figure 6-2: Protocol Tab - TCP/IP 27
Figure 6-3: Protocol Tab - AppleTalk 28
Figure 6-4: Protocol Tab - NetBEUI 29
Figure 6-5: Protocol Tab - SNMP 30
Figure 6-6: Wireless Tab - Basic 31
Figure 6-7: Wireless Tab - Security (WEP) 32
Figure 6-8: Wireless Tab - Security (WPA) 32
Figure 6-9: Printer - Internet Printing 33
Figure 6-10: Printer - Logical Port 34
Figure 6-11: Status Tab - Device 35
Figure 6-12: Firmware Upgrade 35
Figure 6-13: Status Tab - Printer 36
Figure 6-14: Status Tab - Wireless 36
Figure 6-15: Exit 36
Figure 7-1: Bi-Admin Setup Welcome 37
Figure 7-2: Choose Destination Location 38
Figure 7-3: Select Program Folder 38
Figure 7-4: Connected Protocol 39
Figure 7-5: Searching for Device 39
Figure 7-6: Bi-Admin Management Utility 40
Figure 7-7: Device Information 40
Figure 7-8: Printer Status 41
Figure 7-9: Configuration - System 42

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Figure 7-10: Configuration - TCP/IP 43
Figure 7-11: Configuration - AppleTalk 44
Figure 7-12: Configuration - NetBEUI 45
Figure 7-13: Configuration - Internet Printing 46
Figure 7-14: Configuration - Port 47
Figure 7-15: Configuration - Wireless 48
Figure 7-16: Configuration - SNMP 49
Figure 7-17: Upgrade 50
Figure 7-18: Detected LAN Cards 50
Figure 7-19: BIN File Information 50
Figure 7-20: Add Cross Segment PrintServer 50
Figure 8-1: Windows XP - Local or Network Printer 53
Figure 8-2: Windows XP - Specify a Printer 54
Figure 8-3: Windows 2000 - Locate Your Printer 54
Figure D-1: Status Tab - Device 62
Figure D-2: Firmware Upgrade 62

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer. The PrintServer lets you connect a USB printer
directly to your network, eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print sharing chores. Using a PrintServer frees
up your “print share PC” so you don’t have to leave it on all the time.It also removes the printing bottleneck, and
sets your PC free to do more useful work.
The USB port is compatible with USB 1.1 printers, as well as printers that support the new high-speed USB 2.0
specification for even faster throughput.
How does the PrintServer do all of this? A print server is a device that allows multiple computers to share a
printer over a network. You can connect the PrintServer directly to your network using an Ethernet network cable,
or you can connect the PrintServer over Wireless-G (802.11g) at up to 54Mbps. The wireless option lets you put
your printer wherever you want to, without having to run a cable. Whichever way the PrintServer is attached to
your network, both your wireless and wired PCs will have access to it and its USB printer.
But what does all of this mean?
Networks are useful tools for sharing Internet access and computer resources. Multiple computers can share
Internet access, so you don’t need more than one high-speed Internet connection. Using the PrintServer, you can
access one printer from different computers. Plus, you can access data located on another computer’s hard drive
and play multi-player video games. So, networks not only are useful in homes and offices, but also can be fun.
PCs on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is
why the network is called “wired”.
PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the
same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. This is sometimes called
a WLAN, or Wireless Local Area Network. Your network router bridges wireless networks of both 802.11b and
802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to communicate with each other.
To guide you through the process of installing the PrintServer, run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM (you
can use the instructions in the Quick Installation or User Guide to help you). After you have installed the
PrintServer, you can change its settings using its browser-based utility, which is described in this User Guide.
These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G PrintServer.
ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol that
specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from
a common transmission medium
lan (local area network): the computers and
networkingproductsthatmakeup the network
in your home or office
802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard
that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of
11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz
802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard
that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of
54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and
backward compatibility with 802.11b devices
browser: an application program that
provides a way to look at and interact with all
the information on the World Wide Web
mbps:onemillionbits persecond;a unit of
measurement for data transmission

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Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this Guide?
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What’s in this Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the PrintServer.
• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the PrintServer’s applications and this User Guide.
• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer
This chapter describes the physical features of the PrintServer.
• Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the PrintServer to your network.
• Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer using the Setup Wizard
This chapter instructs you on how to use the Setup Wizard to install your PrintServer.
• Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation
This chapter explains how to install the Windows driver for the PrintServer.
• Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility
This chapter explains use the web-based utility to change the PrintServer’s settings.
• Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management
This chapter explains how to use the Bi-Admin Management utility, which is for advanced users only.
• Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)
This chapter instruct you on how to use the PrintServer as an IPP server so you can run remote print jobs.
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions regarding use of the PrintServer.
• Appendix B: Wireless Security
This appendix explains the security risks in wireless networking and how you can help protect your network
• Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing
This appendix describes bi-directional printing.
• Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware
This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the PrintServer should you need to do so.

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What’s in this Guide?
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• Appendix E: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such asinstalling
the TCP/IP protocol.
• Appendix F: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
• Appendix G: Specifications
This appendix provides the technical specifications for the PrintServer.
• Appendix H: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the warranty information for the PrintServer.
• Appendix I: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the PrintServer.
• Appendix J: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer
The Bottom Panel
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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer
The Bottom Panel
The PrintServer’s ports and Reset button are located on the bottom panel.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Ethernet The Ethernet port is where you will connect the PrintServer to your wired network. (This is
optional.)
USB Printer The USB Printer port is where you will connect the USB printer to the PrintServer.
The USB icon (right) designates a USB port. The PrintServer comes with a USB
cable. One end has a rectangular connector called Type A. The other end has a
square connector called Type B. The USB cable’s Type A end connects to the
PrintServer, and the Type B end connects to the printer.
Reset Button Use the Reset Button to reset the PrintServer to its factory defaults or print a test page. The
instructions are provided on the right side of this page.
IMPORTANT: Resetting the PrintServer will
delete all of your settings and replace them
with the factory defaults. Do not reset the
PrintServer if you want to retain the settings.
Figure 2-1: PrintServer’s Bottom Panel
To reset the factory default settings
1. Unplug the PrintServer.
2. Press and hold the Reset button. While pressing the
button, plug in the PrintServer.
3. If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds,
the PrintServer will be reset to factory defaults.
To generate a diagnostic print-out
1. Ensure that both the PrintServer and the printer
attached to the Printer port are ON.
2. Press the Reset button, and hold it in for 2 seconds.
3. The test page, which lists the current settings, will
be printed.
PostScript printers are unable to print this page. If you
have a PostScript printer on the USB Printer port, the
test page will not be printed.
USB Connector-Type A USB Connector-Type B

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The Front Panel
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The Front Panel
The PrintServer’s LEDs are located on the front panel.
Power Green/Orange. If the Power LED is continuously lit green, then the PrintServer is ready for use.
The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is booting up, a system self-test is running, or the
firmware is being upgraded. It lights up orange when there is an error.
Ethernet Green/Orange. If the Ethernet LED is continuously lit green, the PrintServer is successfully
connected to a device through the Ethernet port. The LED flashes green when the PrintServer
is actively sending or receiving data from the wired network. It flashes orange when there are
collisions detected on the Ethernet port.
Wireless Green. The Wireless LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the PrintServer is
successfully connected to the wireless network. If the LED is flashing, the PrintServer is
actively sending or receiving data from the wireless network.
USB Green/Orange. The USB LED lights up green when there is a printer connected to the USB port.
The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is sending data through the USB port. It lights up
orange when there is a problem with the USB printer.
Figure 2-2: PrintServer’s Front Panel

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Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer
Overview
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Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer
Overview
Before starting the physical installation, notethe PrintServer’s default name, which starts with “LK” (for example,
LK71107). The default name is shown in the Server field on the PrintServer’s sticker, which is located on the
PrintServer’s back panel. During the PrintServer driver installation, this name is used to identify the PrintServer
you are currently installing.
Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network
1. Use the USB cable to connect your USB printer to the PrintServer’s USB Printer port. Plug the Type A
connector end into the PrintServer and the Type B connector end into the printer.
2. If you are connecting the PrintServer to your wired network, then plug one end of the Ethernet network cable
into the PrintServer’s Ethernet port.
Then connect the other end of the cable to your router or switch. The distance between the PrintServer and
the other device should not exceed 328 feet (100 meters).
3. Power on your printer.
4. Plug the power adapter into the PrintServer’s Power port.
Then plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
Proceed to the next section, “Placement Options.”
Figure 3-1: Connect to the Ethernet Port
NOTE: The PrintServer does not have an on/off power switch. Whenever its power adapter is
plugged into a power supply, the PrintServer is powered on. The PrintServer can be powered on
before, during, or after your network is powered on.
Figure 3-2: Connect to the USB Port
Figure 3-3: Connect to the Power Port
IMPORTANT: Makesure you use the power adapter supplied with the PrintServer.Useof a different
power adapter could damage the PrintServer.

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Placement Options
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Placement Options
There are different ways to place the PrintServer. The first way is to place the PrintServer horizontally on a
surface, so it sits on four small rubber pads. You can also use the included velcro to mount the PrintServer on a
wall or underneath a shelf. To use the velcro, follow these instructions:
1. Separate the included velcro into its two sides, the hook side and the loop side. You will use the tape on the
backs of the velcro sides to attach them to the PrintServer and surface you want to use.
2. For the first velcro side, peel off the cover protecting the tape, and attach it to the recessed area on the back
panel of the PrintServer.
3. For the other velcro side, peel off the cover, and attach it to the location you have chosen for the PrintServer.
4. Attach the velcro sides to each other, and make sure the PrintServer is securely mounted on the wall or
underneath the shelf.
5. Adjust the position of the antenna so that it is positioned as high as possible. Usually, the higher you place the
antenna, the better the performance and range will be.
The physical installation of the Wireless-G PrintServer is complete. Proceed to “Chapter 4: Configuring
the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard.” Figure 3-4: Desktop Placement

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Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard
Starting the Setup Wizard
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Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard
Starting the Setup Wizard
To install the PrintServer, you will use the Setup CD-ROM to run the Setup Wizard. It is highly recommended that
you use a computer on the wired network to set up the PrintServer. However, if you only have a wireless network,
then you can use a computer on the wireless network to set up the PrintServer.
1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically. If it
does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the box that appears, enter D:\setupWizard.exe (if “D”
is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
2. When you see the Welcome screen, you have four choices:
Click Set up PrintServer to set up the PrintServer.
Click Set up Computer if you have already installed the PrintServer. Then proceed to “Chapter 5: Windows
Driver Installation”.
Click User Guide button to view the User Guide.
Click Exit to end the installation.
Installing the PrintServer
1. If you have not already done so, click Set up PrintServer on the Welcome screen.
2. You will see a screen asking you to locate your USB printer. Click Next to continue.
Figure 4-1: Welcome
Figure 4-2: Locate Your Printer

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3. You will see a screen asking you to disconnect the printer from your computer. Click Next.
4. You will see a screen showing the proper USB connection between the PrintServer and your printer. Click
Next to continue.
Figure 4-3: Disconnect USB Printer from PC
Figure 4-4: Connect Printer to PrintServer

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5. The next screen will show the proper connection between the PrintServer and your router. Click Next.
6. The next screen will ask you to connect power to the PrintServer. Click Next.
Figure 4-5: Connect PrintServer to the Router
Figure 4-6: Connect Power to PrintServer

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7. The next screen will ask you to connect power to your printer. Click Next.
8. After the Setup Wizard has found the PrintServer, the Wireless-G PrintServer Setup screen will appear. A list
ofallcompatible printerservers will be displayed. YourPrintServer is listed byits default servername.Nextto
the PrintServer’s Server Name is its IP Address. Note the IP Address so you can use it to access the
PrintServer’s web-based utility, as described in “Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based
Utility.” Select the PrintServer you want to configure and click Next to continue.
Click the Refresh button to refresh the screen. Click Back to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-7: Connect Power to Printer
Figure 4-8: Select PrintServer

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9. Enter the PrintServer’s default password, admin. Click Enter to continue. (You will be able to change this
password later.)
10. The Basic Settings screen will appear. If you want to change the PrintServer Name or Workgroup Name, enter
the new names in the respective fields.
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-9: Password
Figure 4-10: Basic Settings

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11. The IP Settings screen will appear. If your network uses a router with a DHCP setting that automatically
assigns IP addresses, select Automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP). If your network uses a static IP
address, select Set IP configuration manually, and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway in the
fields provided.
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
12. The Set PrintServer’s Password screen will appear. If you want to change your password, enter your current
password in the Current Password field. Enter the new password in the New Password field, and then enter it
again in the Verify Password field.
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-11: IP Settings
Figure 4-12: Set PrintServer’s Password
static ip address: a fixed address assigned to
a computer or device connected to a network.
ip (internet protocol): a protocol
used to send data over a network
ip address: the address used to identify
a computer or device on a network