D-Link AirPlus DP-G310 User manual

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Before You Begin:
DP-G310 AirPlus G Wireless USB Print Server
Check Your Package Contents
DP-G310
Air PlusTM G 2.4GHz
Wireless USB Print Server
5V DC, 2.5A Power Adapter
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supply with a
different voltage rating
will damage this
product and void its
warranty.
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You will need an Ethernet-enabled device, such as a laptop or desktop computer
and a USB printer that will connect to the DP-G310.
Important: TURN OFF the power to the printer before installing
the DP-G310.
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Next, make sure that your Printer is turned OFF.
Using your USB cable, connect one end of the cable to the USB port of the
DP-G310 and the other end to the USB port of your printer. Turn ON the
printer.
Then, plug one end of the power adapter into the DP-G310 and the other end
into your electric outlet. The DP-G310 will turn on and begin a self-test.
Connecting The DP-G310 To Your Network
For Mac OS printing, please refer to manual (.pdf) located on the CD-ROM.
USB Port
Receptor for
AC Power
Adapter Network Port
First, insert one end of a straight-through CAT5 Ethernet cable into the DP-
G310’s Network Port (shown below.) Connect the other end of the cable to the
LAN port of the gateway or switch. Note: Do not connect the power cord to
the DP-G310 until you are advised to do so.
Warning!
Only a USB printer may be connected to the USB port of the DP-G310. Do
not connect any other USB device to the DP-G310’s USB port; doing so
may damage the unit, voiding the warranty for this product.

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Setting up your DP-G310 for network
printing in Windows XP
The factory default IP address of the DP-G310 is 192.168.0.10. In order to network
to the printer through the DP-G310, the DP-G310 must have the same IP network
settings as your network.To access the Print Server’s Web configuration interface,
assign an IP address on one of the wired PCs on your network to the same IP
scheme as the Print Server.
For additional Windows operating system setup or information
on the Web-management interface, refer to the manual located
on the CD-ROM.
Go to Start > Right-click on
My Network Places >
select Properties > Double-click on
the Network Connection associated
with your Network Adapter.
Input a static IP address in the
same range as the print server.
Click OK
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Click Properties
Select Use the following IP address
IP address: 192.168.0.52
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

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Setting up your DP-G310 for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)
Using your Web browser
enter the IP address of the
DP-G310. By default the IP
address is 192.168.0.10
The IP address of the DP-G310 can
be modified on the Network tab of
the Web configuration menu.
The following instructions use the Print
Server’s default IP address as an
example. Make the appropriate changes
if you have modified the DP-G310’s IP
address.
Click OK to apply
the new settings

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Setting up your DP-G310 for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)
What is Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc Mode?
Ad-Hoc: Refers to two or more 802.11 wireless devices that communicate directly with
one another without using an access point or any connection to a wired network.
Infrastructure: Refers to an 802.11 network in which wireless devices communicate
with each other by first going through an access point or wireless router.
Enter the SSID of the
remote access point or
wireless router you wish
to connect to.
If you would like to set WEP
Encryption, select the encryption
level and the key here.
Select your Connection Mode
Click on the Configuration tab
to view the current Wireless
Settings.
64-bit WEP encryption uses a 10 hexidecimal character key. 128-bit WEP
uses a 26 hexidecimal character key. The WEP encryption key must match
the WEP settings on your AP or wireless router to connect properly.
A workgroup name of your Wireless Network. All wireless devices must all
have the same SSID to communicate on the wireless network. All D-Link
wireless devices have the default SSID of default, all lower case.
What is an SSID?
How does WEP Work?
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Click on System to view the
current Port Settings.
Write down on a piece of paper
the Port Name that you wish to use.

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Select “Local Printer.”
Click Next
Please make sure to
uncheck Automatically
detect and install my
Plug an Play printer.
Setting up your DP-G310 for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)
Click Next
For Windows XP:
Go to Start>Printers and Faxes>Add
a Printer or Go to Start>Control
Panel> Printers and Faxes
Double-click on the
“Add Printer” icon

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Setting up your DP-G310 for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)
Select “Create a new port.”
At the drop-down menu, choose
“Standard TCP/IP Port.”
Click Next
Click Next
Type in the IP address of the
Print Server. (i.e. 192.168.0.10)
The Port Name will automatically
be filled in.
Click Next
This may take a few seconds

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Click Next
Setting up your DP-G310 for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)
Click OK
Input the Port Name of
the port being used by
the printer
Select “Custom”
Click Settings
Select “LPR”

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Setting up your DP-G310 for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)
In this window, scroll down to find
your printer. (If it is not listed, insert
the driver CD or diskette that came
with your printer.)
Click Next
Click Finish
At this screen, you can input a
name for this printer.
Click Next
Click on “Have Disk...”
Then, scroll down and
highlight the printer.

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Your Setup is Complete!
The printer is now ready for printing
with Windows XP, on your network.
Click Finish
Setting up your DP-G310 for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)
Select “Yes” to print a test page
Click Next

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Notes

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Technical Support
You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website.
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and
within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.
U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our
website or by phone.
Tech Support for customers within the United States:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a week
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.com
email: [email protected]
Tech Support for customers within Canada:
D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:
[phone]
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST
D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:
http://support.dlink.ca
email: [email protected]