D-Link DP-313 - Air 802.11b Wireless Print Server User manual

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DP-313
Wireless Print Server
User’s Manual
Rev. 02(August, 2001)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0ABOUT THIS GUIDE..............................................................3
1INTRODUCTION......................................................................4
Print Server Features ...............................................................4
External Features .....................................................................5
Port Connectors..................................................................6
Wireless DIP Switch ...............................................................6
Reset Button ...........................................................................7
DC Power Connector ...............................................................7
LED Indicators .......................................................................7
2UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION.........................................9
Unpacking and Inspecting the Print Server ...............................9
Installing the Print Server ...................................................... 10
Power On Self-Test ................................................................. 12
Testing Your Print Server....................................................... 14
3CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................16
4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS..............................................17
Printer Connection.................................................................. 17
Wireless Network Connection.................................................. 17
Network Protocols .................................................................. 18
Management and Diagnostics.................................................. 18
Environmental and Physical ................................................... 18
5PORT PINOUTS..................................................................20
Parallel Ports.......................................................................... 20
6LIMITED WARRANTY...................................................22
7D-LINK OFFICES................................................................26
8REGISTRATION CARD........................................................27

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0 ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This manual describes the 3 Parallel Port Multi-protocol Wireless 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 wireless print server which connects
to your network through an access point under the infrastructure
mode or can be used in ad-hoc mode for direct communication
between PC/Notebook and print server anywhere you wish to locate
wireless 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 improves 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 file 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. 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

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connects to your file servers through the network, printers can be
deployed to locations of maximum convenience to users.
The Print Server is best used with TCP/IP Protocol although NetBeui
and AppleTalk are also supported..
♦TCP/IP
UNIX LPR/LPD (HP-UX, SunOS, Solaris, SCO, UnixWare, IBM
AIX)
Windows NT/2000, Windows 95/98/Me
NetWare 5.x NDPS LPR Remote Printing (TCP/IP)
♦NetBEUI
Windows NT/2000, 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. A Web-base management interface is also
included.
External Features
This section describes the externally visible features of the DP313
Wireless Print Server.

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Port Connectors
The Print Server’s three printer ports are located on its rear panel.
Three identical parallel ports are labeled LPT1, LPT2 and LPT3.
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 )
The print server also supports web configuration permitting users to
configure settings through the web browser. DP-313 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.
Rear Panel
Wireless DIP Switch
The Print Server’s rear panel features a DIP switch allowing two
different modes of ad-hoc and infrastructure. In ad-hoc mode there
are 2 types of settings, 802.11 ad-hoc mode and Proprietary ad-hoc
mode where there is direct communication between PC/Notebook and
print server.
Under infrastructure mode there are 2 types of settings, Cfg ESS-ID
mode and Any ESS-ID mode where communication between
PC/Notebook and print server is through the Access Point acting as a
bridge between wired and wireless network.
LPT3 LPT2 LPT1
Reset
802.11 Ad hoc
Any ESS-ID Infra
DC 5V 2.4A Cfg ESS-ID
ProPrietary

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Cfg ESS-ID (Configured ESS-ID)
•Connect to Access Point with ESS-ID
•Default ESS-ID is ‘default’
Any ESS-ID
•Connect to Access Point with any ESS-ID closest to the unit
Reset Button
Reset of the unit will be initiated when the reset button is pressed
once and then LEDs on LPT1, LPT2 & LPT3 begins to flash.
Factory Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed for
three seconds or when the LEDs on LPT1, LPT2 & LPT3 begins to
light up solid. Release the reset button and LPT1, LPT2, & LPT3
LEDs will begin to flash indicating the print server is changing to
factory reset. When factory reset is completed the print server’s
wireless setting will be set to default on channel 6 and ESS-ID is set as
‘default’.
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 several LED indicators:
Front Panel LED Indicators

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♦Power
◊Steady green light confirms that the Print Server is powered
on.
♦Link/Act
◊In infrastructure mode steady or flashing green light confirms
the Print Server has a good connection to the Access Point.
◊In ad-hoc mode steady or flashing green light confirms
connection to other PC/Notebook.
◊The indicator blinks off briefly to indicate that the Print Server is
receiving/transmitting from/to the wireless network.
♦Wireless Quality (3)
◊These LED indicator lights show that the Print Server has
wireless quality connections to the network in either ad-hoc or
infrastructure mode.
◊If only the first Wireless LED indicator lights up, it indicates
poor wireless quality connection.
◊When the first & second LED indicator lights up simultaneously,
it indicates a moderate wireless quality connection.
◊If all three LED indicators light up simultaneously, it shows a
high quality wireless connection.
♦LPT1, LPT2, LPT3
◊These LED indicators light to show that the Print Server is
transferring print data through the appropriate parallel 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 diagnostics.
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:
♦DP-313 Wireless Print Server
♦Power Adapter
♦User’s Manual
♦Print Server Software
♦Quick Installation Guide
If any item is missing, or if you find any damage or mismatch, promptly
contact your dealer for assistance.

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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 wireless network is operating normally.
4. (a)Ad-Hoc Mode
uBefore initiating set-up procedure for the print server make
sure your wireless PCMCIA card on your PC/Notebook is
set to channel 6 with ESS-ID set as ‘default’ in ad-hoc
mode.
uMake sure the DIP switch on the print server is positioned
in the ad-hoc mode.
uPress the Reset button on the print server for three seconds
until the LPT begins to light up initiating the factory reset.
uWhen factory reset is completed the print server will be set
to default on channel 6 and ESS-ID is set as ‘default’.
Note 1:
When changes are made on the print server’s wireless channel and
ESS-ID it must correspond to the PC/Notebook channel and ESS-ID
for direct wireless communication.
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The print server’s ad-hoc mode supports two modes (802.11 ad-hoc
mode and proprietary ad-hoc mode). You can position the DIP switch
on the print server to the mode you want to operate. Which option of
the ad-hoc mode is required depends on the operation of your print
server. It depends on which ad-hoc mode is supported by your
wireless card driver on the PC/Notebook. Some driver supports both
modes, however, some driver support only one of the modes. The
names of each ad-hoc mode may not be consistent between each
wireless card vendor therefore you may need to try each of the ad-hoc
mode (80.211 mode and proprietary mode) and select the mode that
can communicate with each other.
4. (b) Infrastructure Mode
uBefore initiating set-up procedure for the print server make
sure your wireless PCMCIA card on your PC/Notebook is
set to channel 6 with ESS-ID set as ‘default’ in ad-hoc
mode.
uMake sure the DIP switch on the print server is positioned
in the ad-hoc mode.
uPress the Reset button on the print server for three seconds
until the LPT begins to light up initiating the factory reset.
uWhen factory reset is completed the print server will be set
to default on channel 6 and ESS-ID is set as ‘default’.
uStart-up PS Admin to modify the print server’s ESS-ID to
match with the Access Point’s ESS-ID and this will link the
print server to the Access Point. The ESS-ID uses
“default” as the factory setting.
uFrom the DIP switch on the print server alter to
infrastructure mode and the print server will reset.
Note 1:
Please make sure to change your PC/Notebook to infrastructure mode.
The ESS-ID on PC/Notebook and print server must match with the
Access Point’s ESS-ID.
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The print server supports two infrastructure operations (‘Cfg ESS-ID
mode and ‘Any ESS-ID’ mode).
‘Cfg ESS-ID’ mode: The print server will connect to the access
point that have the same ESS-ID with the print server’s configured
ESS-ID.
‘Any ESS-ID’ mode: The print server will connect to any access
point that print server finds first, however, the ESS-ID may not be the
same with each other. This is an easier way to connect to the access
point if you only have one access point, but be careful, it may connect
to your neighbor’s access point.
5. While each printer is powered off, install a printer cable to
connect its parallel 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 LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3 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.

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Immediately after power-up, all of the LED’s should show steady
green for several seconds. Then the LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3 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 series of three cycles of
sequential flashing of the 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
LPT1 LPT2 LPT3 Component
Off off on/steady LPT3 error
Off off flashing Parallel-3 Controller error
Off on/steady off LPT2 error
Off flashing off Parallel-2 Controller error
Off flashing flashing Flash Protected
on/steady off off LPT1 error
on/steady off on/steady Timer INT error
on/steady on/steady off RAM error
Flashing off off Parallel-1 Controller error
Flashing flashing off Flash erase/program error
Flashing flashing flashing Need to reload firmware

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Testing Your Print Server
The PS Admin software includes a Print Test function for confirmation
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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DIP Switch Setting

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3 CONTACTING
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United
States.
U.S. customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web
site,
e-mail, or by phone.
United States technical support is available Monday through Friday
from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (PST).
Web: http://www.dlink.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [phone] (option #4)
If you are a customer residing outside of the United States,
please refer to the list of D-Link locations that is included in
this manual.
Thank you for purchasing this product. We like to receive feedback
from our customers concerning our products. Please take a moment
to visit our web site. You can register your purchase on-line, learn
more about the newest networking products, and let us know the things
your new network has empowered you to do.

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4 PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
Printer Connection
Standards: IEEE 1284 Bi-directional parallel interface
Ports: Bi-directional 25-pin parallel ports ×3
Parallel Port Bi-directional Communication: Hewlett-Packard
PJL (Printer Job Language) supported
Wireless Network Connection
Network Standards: Wireless LAN standard IEEE 802.11b
Network Data Transfer Rate: 11Mbps with fallback to 5.5Mbps,
2Mbps and 1Mbps.
Network Mode: Either Ad-hoc or Infrastructure mode.

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Network Protocols
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, Wireless Quality
LPT1, LPT2, LPT3
Environmental and Physical
Power Supply: DC 5V 2.4A
Dimensions: 223.3mm ×131.7mm ×35mm
Weight: approx. 460g
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C
Storage Temperature: -25 to 55°C
Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Emissions: FCC Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, VCCI Class 1,

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Safety: UL (UL 1950), CSA (CSA950), TUV/GS (EN60950)

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5 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