Comet Labs WFPS2 User manual

Comet Labs NFPS2 / WFPS2
2 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed-Port MFP Server
User’s Manual
Version 1.21
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER1 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................5
1.1 About this Manual...........................................................................................5
1.2 Customer Support...........................................................................................5
CHAPTER2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW...............................................................................................6
2.1 Package Contents ...........................................................................................6
2.2 Product CD.....................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Start-up Procedures........................................................................................6
2.3 Physical Description.......................................................................................6
2.4 Installation Procedures...................................................................................7
2.4.1 Installation and Integration............................................................................7
2.4.2 Configuration and Management.....................................................................7
2.5 Features and Benefits .....................................................................................7
CHAPTER3 BASIC INSTALLATION...............................................................................................9
3.1 Connecting the Hardware...............................................................................9
3.2 Wireless connection ........................................................................................9
3.2.1 Preliminary.....................................................................................................9
3.2.2 Set Wireless Configuration Using MFP Server Control Center.....................9
3.2.3 Set Wireless Configuration Using Server’s Web Pages ................................13
3.3 Assigning an IP Address to the Server..........................................................17
3.3.1 Preliminary...................................................................................................17
3.3.2 Ethernet Address...........................................................................................18
3.3.3 IP Address.....................................................................................................18
3.3.4 Methods for Setting the IP Address...............................................................18
3.3.5 Host Names and Host Name Rules...............................................................18
3.3.6 Setting the IP Address Using DHCP.............................................................18
3.3.7 Setting the IP Address Using the Control Center .........................................18
3.3.8 Setting the IP Address Using the Server’s Web Pages..................................20
3.4 Naming Your USB Devices ...........................................................................22
3.4.1 Printer Names...............................................................................................22
3.4.2 Storage Names..............................................................................................24
3.4.3 Scanner Names .............................................................................................24
CHAPTER4 PRINT SERVER IN WINDOWS................................................................................25
4.1 Overview of Installation Methods.................................................................25
4.2 Connecting the Server...................................................................................25
4.2.1 The Server and Windows PC on Same LAN .................................................26
4.2.2 The Server and Windows PC on Different LANs ..........................................26
4.3 Setting up Local Windows Printer Driver.....................................................26
4.4 Adding Network Printers in Windows...........................................................27
4.4.1 Using Standard Windows Methods for LPR Printing Protocol ....................27
4.4.2 Using the Control Center for LPR Printing..................................................31
4.4.3 Using Standard Windows Method for Raw TCP Printing ............................32
4.4.4 Using the Control Center for Raw TCP/JetDirect Printing .........................34
4.4.5 Using Standard Windows Methods for SMB/CIFS Printing.........................35
4.4.6 Using the Control Center for SMB/CIFS Printing .......................................36
4.4.7 Using Standard Windows Method for IPP Printing......................................38
CHAPTER5 PRINT SERVER IN UNIX/LINUX.........................................................................41
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5.1 Configuring Host File...................................................................................41
5.2 Printing by LPD/LPR ...................................................................................41
5.3 Using the Server on BSD UNIX/Linux..........................................................41
5.4 Using the Server on RedHat Linux (Fedora Core).......................................42
CHAPTER6 FILE SERVER..............................................................................................................49
6.1 Preliminary...................................................................................................49
6.2 Storage Names..............................................................................................49
6.3 Connecting USB Mass Storage to the Server ...............................................49
6.4 Supported Codepages...................................................................................50
6.5 Adding Your USB Mass Storages to Network with Security.........................52
6.5.1 Setting up File Server Using the Control Center..........................................52
6.5.2 Setting up File Server Using Web Pages .........................................................54
6.5.3 Using Shared Storages by SMB/CIFS Method for Windows ........................55
6.5.4 Using Shared Storage by FTP Methods for Windows...................................56
CHAPTER7 SCAN SERVER ............................................................................................................58
7.1 Connecting HP All-In-One to the Server......................................................58
7.2 Using the Shared Scanner in Windows.........................................................58
7.2.1 Using the Control Center..............................................................................58
7.2.2 Using Windows Applications........................................................................60
7.3 Using the Shared Scanner in Linux ..............................................................61
7.3.1 Using XSane in RedHat Linux......................................................................61
CHAPTER8 THE CONTROL CENTER .........................................................................................64
8.1 Installing Control Center..............................................................................64
8.2 Using the Control Center..............................................................................64
8.2.1 Using Tools of Control Center......................................................................64
8.2.2 Displaying Server Status...............................................................................65
8.2.3 Setting up Server Configuration...................................................................65
CHAPTER9 REMOTE CONNECT CENTER................................................................................72
9.1 Introduction .................................................................................................72
9.2 Link & Unlink..............................................................................................72
9.3 How to Use ..................................................................................................72
9.4 Auto Link/Unlink..........................................................................................75
9.5 Limitations...................................................................................................78
CHAPTER10 THE SERVER’S WEB PAGES...................................................................................79
10.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................79
10.2 Using the Server’s Web Pages ......................................................................79
10.2.1 Displaying Server Status...............................................................................79
10.2.2 Setting up Server Configuration...................................................................80
CHAPTER11 EMAILALERTING.....................................................................................................85
CHAPTER12 SNMP.............................................................................................................................85
CHAPTER13 TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................86
13.1 LED Indicators .............................................................................................86
CHAPTER14 RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS............................................................................87
14.1 Using the Control Center..............................................................................87
14.2 Using the Server’s Web Pages ......................................................................87
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14.3 Using Init Button...........................................................................................88
14.4 Default Parameters List................................................................................88
CHAPTER15 UPGRADE FIRMWARE.............................................................................................90
CHAPTER16 THE INIT BUTTON.....................................................................................................93
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Chapter1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Comet Labs NFPS2 / WFPS2 USB MFP Server (in the
following referred to as “Server”). This Server is designed to connect your AIO/MFPs
(All-In-One/Multifunction Peripheral), printers, USB mass storages (hard drives, flash
drives, and memory card readers), and scanners, to your network, allowing all
network users access to these shared USB devices resources.
1.1 About this Manual
This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how
to set up and manage Comet Labs NFPS2 and WFPS2 in various network
environments. Compared with NFPS2, WFPS2 has an additional wireless module
(802.11b/g). Except for the wireless-related configuration and operations, all other
configuration and operations are almost the same for NFPS2 and WFPS2. Unless
explicitly specified, all instructions apply to both NFPS2 and WFPS2.
To fully benefit from this document, you should be familiar with basic networking
principles. The instructions described in this manual are based on the settings in a new
Server. To reload the Factory Parameters, you can reset this Server back to Factory
Default, which will restore most of the settings. For details, please refer to the chapter
“Restore Factory Defaults”.
1.2 Customer Support
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your product reseller. Or
you can visit our website at http://www.cometlabs.com for latest product information.
This document is subject to changes without prior notice.
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Chapter2 Product Overview
2.1 Package Contents
Verify that nothing is missing from the package by using the checking list below.
Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are
recyclable. Please confirm the items in the package below:
This Server (NFPS2 or WFPS2)
CD (Control Center and User’s Manual)
Power Adaptor
Quick Installation Guide
2.2 Product CD
This CD provides easy-to-use Control Center software, and the User’s Manual.
2.2.1 Start-up Procedures
If your computer is configured to auto start CDs, this CD will start automatically when
inserted. You can also navigate to the CD and start the autorun.exe file from within the
Windows file manager.
2.3 Physical Description
1. Power Adaptor Connector: DC IN 5V/2A adaptor
2. Init Button: print the configuration page and initialize this Server
3. Ethernet Connector: a twisted pair category 5 cable
4. Wireless Station (only for WFPS2): IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless station with antenna
inside
5. USB Host Ports: USB 1.1/2.0 low, full, and Hi-Speed compliant
6. Indicators
Power Indicator is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or if it blinks, there is a
problem with this Server or power adapter.
Link Status (only for NFPS2) is lit while network is applied. If it is not lit, it
indicates that this server does not connect to the network.
Status Indicator (only for NFPS2) blinks to indicate network activity.
LAN Indicator (only for WFPS2) blinks to indicate wired network activity. If it is
lit, it indicates the wired network is applied. If it is not lit, it indicates that the
server does not connect to the wired network.
WLAN Indicator (only for WFPS2) blinks to indicate wireless network activity. If
it is lit, it indicates the wireless network is applied. If it is not lit, it indicates that
the server does not connect to the wireless network.
USB1 Indicator is lit while a USB device connects to USB1 Port of this Server. If it
is not lit, or if it blinks, there is a problem with the USB device or this Server.
USB2 Indicator is lit while a USB device connects to USB2 Port of this Server. If it
is not lit, or if it blinks, there is a problem with the USB device or this Server.
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2.4 Installation Procedures
2.4.1 Installation and Integration
Please refer to the table below to select the appropriate installation method. The
Control Center is available on the CD.
Functi
on OS Method Description
Standard
Windows Add
Printer Wizard
Installation of LPR, Raw TCP
(JetDirect), Local Port Using
SMB, and IPP
Windows
Control Center
Tool Installation of LPR, Raw TCP, Local Port Using SMB
Apple MAC OS x Printer Setup
Tool LPR, Raw TCP (JetDirect) SMB, IPP
Edit
/etc/printcap
File
Using vi or other editors to
edit the printcap file
Print
Server
Unix/Linux
RedHat Linux
Printer System
Manager
Using X-Windows Interface
to operate
Windows None Don’t need installation
Apple MAC OS X None
File
Server
Unix/Linux Samba Use smbclient in Samba
Windows The Control
Center Installation of SANE Client and SANE-Twain Driver
Apple MAC OS X Download and
install SANE Use terminal
Scan
Server
Unix/Linux Download and
install SANE
Frontends
Use SANE Applications such
as XSANE
2.4.2 Configuration and Management
This Server can be configured and managed from its internal web pages or from the
Control Center. These web pages or PC tools offer you a management tool suitable for
all supported network environments.
2.5 Features and Benefits
This Server provides the following features and benefits:
1. Reliability: The Server provides high performance and reliability combined
with low power consumption.
2. Flexibility: The Server supports print/File/Scan sharing in all major
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computer systems and environments.
3. Easy to Install: The Server installs, operates, and is managed in a reliable
and easy fashion.
4. Security: You can assign administrator name and password to restrict login.
5. Monitoring: The Server’s web pages and user software allow you to
continuously monitor the status of connected USB devices.
6. Future Proof: The firmware stored in the Server’s Flash memory can be
upgraded over the network. This allows you to quickly update and enhance its
operational features when new Server software becomes available.
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Chapter3 Basic Installation
3.1 Connecting the Hardware
1. Make sure that your USB devices are switched off and that the Server’s Power
Adapter is disconnected.
2. Connect the USB devices to the USB ports with the USB cables.
3. Connect the Server to the network with a twisted-pair category 5 cable,
10baseT or 100baseTX.
4. Turn on the USB devices and make sure it is ready for use.
5. Connect the Power Adapter to the Server. The power indicator will light up and
USB1 and USB2 indicators will flash in turn. When the Link indicator lights up,
the Server is correctly connected to the network. When USB1 and USB2
indicators do not flash, the Server starts to work normally.
6. If you connect USB HP printers to the Server, please press the Init button for 3
seconds on the Server once to print a page of Server configuration report.
3.2 Wireless connection
This section only applies to WFPS2.
3.2.1 Preliminary
Before you can access wireless network, wireless parameters should be set
correctly. You have to setup the first wireless parameter set through LAN
(wired) connection.
Wireless access can be set as 1. Infrastructure (station) mode, which need an
access point to route network messages, or 2. Ad-hoc mode, which connect
nearby wireless PC/devices with the same SSID (Service Set ID).
Wireless access can be secured by WEP64, WEP128, or WPA-PSK/TKIP.
In infrastructure mode, if network administrator wants to change any security
related parameters, WFPS2 should be changed first, and then access point.
If parameters mismatch causes wireless access is not allowed, you have to
modify those parameters through LAN connection.
In infrastructure mode, the maximal transfer rate is 54 MBits depending on
access point’s capability. In ad-hoc mode, only 802.11b (the maximal
transfer rate is 11 MBits) is allowed by specification.
3.2.2 Set Wireless Configuration Using MFP Server Control Center
1. Install MFP Server Control Center. MFP Server Control Center is available in the
Comet Labs WFPS2 USB MFP Server Product CD.
2. Start MFP Server Control Center and Auto-searching MFP server window will
appear.
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#If the wireless parameters are not correct or not set yet, you have to use LAN to access
MFP Server Control Center.
3. If the tool finds MFP servers in your local area network, then you have to select
a MFP server from the server list.
4. Double click the highlight list and type the server’s administrator (default:
admin) and password (default: admin).
5. After you login successfully, from the Server menu, select wireless. The set
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Wireless dialog appears.
6. In order to join an existing wireless network, you have to set the correct
network type (infrastructure or ad-hoc), SSID, and the correct security method
with the correct key information.
7. If the wireless network is secured by WEP64 or WEP128, authentication method,
key index, and WEP key must be set correctly.
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8. If the wireless network is secured by WPA-PSK/TKIP, the shared key must be set
correctly.
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9. Click Apply to save your settings. And the server will reboot.
10. You have now finished the procedure of setting the wireless parameters.
#In infrastructure mode, WFPS2 searches all channels to join the matched wireless service
set. In ad-hoc mode, WFPS2 searches all channels to join the matched wireless ad-hoc
service set too, however, if none are found, WFPS2 creates that service set in the assigned
channel.
#In ad-hoc mode, WPA-PSK/TKIP is not allowed.
3.2.3 Set Wireless Configuration Using Server’s Web Pages
1. You can see the IP address of MFP server in the server list. Open IE Browser and
type server’s IP address or click the Home Icon of MFP Server Control Center.
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#If the wireless parameters are not correct or not set yet, you have to use LAN to access
Web Pages.
#If the TCP/IP parameters of WFPS2 are not correct, you have to use MFP Server Control
Center to set the TCP/IP parameters first.
2. Go to the web page and click CONFIG icon.
3. Login your administrator (default: admin) and password (default: admin).
4. Click Wireless icon.
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5. In order to join an existing wireless network, you have to set the correct
network type (infrastructure or ad-hoc), SSID, and the correct security method
with the correct key information.
6. If the wireless network is secured by WEP64 or WEP128, key index and WEP key
must be set correctly.
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7. If the wireless network is secured by WPA-PSK/TKIP, the shared key must be set
correctly.
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8. Click Submit to save your settings. And the server will reboot.
9. You have now finished the procedure of setting the wireless parameters.
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#In infrastructure mode, WFPS2 searches all channels to join the matched wireless service
set. In ad-hoc mode, WFPS2 searches all channels to join the matched wireless ad-hoc
service set too, however, if none are found, WFPS2 creates that service set in the assigned
channel.
#In ad-hoc mode, WPA-PSK/TKIP is not allowed.
After properly configuring the wireless parameters, you can remove the network
cable and reboot the WFPS2. WFPS2 will then connect to your wireless network.
WFPS2 will detect if a network cable is plugged-in or not. If a network cable is
plugged-in, WFPS2 will always connect to the network through the network cable.
Otherwise it will always connect to the network through wireless module. Once
WFPS2 connects to the network, either by network cable or by wireless module, all
operations of print / scan / file server are exactly the same.
3.3 Assigning an IP Address to the Server
3.3.1 Preliminary
If you have a DHCP server on your network, your Server will receive an IP
address automatically. The IP address will then appear on the Control Center
or on the page of configuration report that you printed earlier. If your DHCP
server does not give an IP address to the Server, the Server will use the
default IP address: 192.168.0.2.

If you are not working in a DHCP network, you need to manually set the
Server’s IP address.
3.3.2 Ethernet Address
You do not need to know the Ethernet address of your Server for assigning an IP
address to it. The Control Center can automatically search Servers and list their
Ethernet addresses. Besides, you can find Ethernet address that is located on the
backside label of the Server.
3.3.3 IP Address
Unless you are assigning an IP address using DHCP, you must obtain an unused IP
address from your network administrator.
3.3.4 Methods for Setting the IP Address
You can set the IP address of your Server using one of the following methods,
depending on your network operating environment:
Automatic IP Address Assignment
Manual IP Address Assignment
3.3.5 Host Names and Host Name Rules
The Host Name of the Server defaults to be “NFPS2” (for NFPS2) or “WFPS2” (for
WFPS2). If you put two or more Servers in your local area network, to avoid using the
same Host Names you have to change the Host Names by using the Control Center or
the Server’s web pages. If your Host Name is longer than 15 characters, the Server
uses only the first 15 characters.
3.3.6 Setting the IP Address Using DHCP
Follow the instructions below to get an IP address using DHCP:
1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP daemon. The entries
included in this scope should contain the following parameters:
yrange of IP addresses
ysubnet mask
ydefault router IP address
yDNS server IP address
ylease duration
2. Activate the scope. The Server automatically gets the DHCP parameters. If you
are using DNS, you may include at least one DNS server IP address in the DHCP
scope or manually set the DNS server IP address using Server’s web pages or
the Control Center.
3.3.7 Setting the IP Address Using the Control Center
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11. Install the Control Center. The Control Center is available on the Product CD.
12. Start the Control Center and Auto-searching Server window will appear.
13. If the tool finds multiple Servers in your local area network, then you have to
select one Server from the Server List.
14. Double click the highlight list and enter the Server’s administrator (default:
admin) and password (default: admin).
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15. After you have logged in successfully, select TCP/IP from the Server’s menu.
The Set IP Address dialog appears.
16. Click the button corresponding to your choice of IP setting method (static or
dynamic using DHCP). When assigning a static IP address you also have to
define Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. If you choose Automatically get
IP by DHCP, you can use desired DNS by clicking the Manual DNS button
and manually assigning a DNS.
17. Click Apply to save your settings. And the Server will reboot.
18. You have now finished the procedure of setting the IP address.
3.3.8 Setting the IP Address Using the Server’s Web Pages
1. If you don’t know the current IP of you Server, you have to do the Step1~Step4
of Set the IP Address Using the Control Center.
2. You can see the IP address of you Server in the Server List. Open IE Browser
and enter the Server’s IP address or click the Home Icon of the Control
Center.
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