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. 01 (March, 2001)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
0ABOUT THIS GUIDE.......................................................1
1INTRODUCTION..............................................................2
Print Server Features ...............................................................2
External Features ....................................................................4
Port Connectors ....................................................................4
Wireless DIP Switch....................................................................4
Reset Button ..............................................................................4
DC Power Connector...................................................................5
LED Indicators ...........................................................................5
2UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION.....................................7
Unpacking and Inspecting the Print Server..............................7
Installing the Print Server.........................................................8
Power On Self-Test ............................................................... 10
Testing Your Print Server ...................................................... 11
3CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT..............................12
4PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................13
Printer Connection................................................................. 13
Wireless Network Connection ............................................... 13
Network Protocols ................................................................. 14
Management and Diagnostics............................................... 14
Environmental and Physical ................................................. 14
5PORT PINOUTS ...........................................................15
Parallel Ports......................................................................... 15

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6LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................17
7OFFICES ...............................................21
8REGISTRATION CARD ..................................................22

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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 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 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, 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.

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♦ 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:
♦ IPX/SPX
Novell NetWare 3.x, 4.x, 5.x (Using either bindery emulation or
native NDS)
♦ TCP/IP
UNIX LPR/LPD (HP-UX, SunOS, Solaris, SCO, UnixWare, IBM
AIX)
Windows NT, Windows 95/98/Me/2000
♦ NetBEUI
Windows NT, Windows 95/98/Me/2000, 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.

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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.
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 ports.)
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 is
direct communication between PC/Notebook and print server. Under
infrastructure mode communication between PC/Notebook and print
server is through the Access Point acting as a bridge between wired
and wireless network.
Reset Button
Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once and the
LPT1, LPT2 & LPT3 begins to flash.
DC 5V IN LPT3 LPT2 LPT1
Reserve
Reserve
Ad hoc
Reset
Infra
1 2
ON

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Factory Reset will be initiated when the reset button is pressed for
three seconds or when the LPT1, LPT2 & LPT3 begins to light up.
Release the reset button and LPT1, LPT2, & LPT3 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.
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:
Front Panel LED Indicators
♦ 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.

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♦ 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 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:
♦ 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
 Before initiating set-up procedure for the print server make
sure your wireless PCMCIA card on your PC/Notebook is
set to channel 6 in ad-hoc mode.
 After setting is confirmed reboot PC/Notebook to enable
new setting.
 Make sure the DIP switch on the print server is positioned
in the ad-hoc mode.
 Press the Reset button on the print server for three seconds
or when the LPT1, LPT2 & LPT3 begins to light up
initiating the factory reset.
 When factory reset is completed the print server will be set
to default on channel 6.
Note:
When changes are made on the print server’s wireless channel it must
correspond to the PC/Notebook channel for direct wireless
communication.
4. (b) Infrastructure Mode

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 Before initiating set-up procedure for the print server make
sure your wireless PCMCIA card on your PC/Notebook is
set to channel 6 in ad-hoc mode.
 After setting is confirmed reboot PC/Notebook to enable
new setting.
 Make sure the DIP switch on the print server is positioned
in the ad-hoc mode.
 Press the Reset button on the print server for three seconds
or when the LPT1, LPT2 & LPT3 begins to light up
initiating the factory reset.
 When factory reset is completed the print server will be set
to default on channel 6.
 Start-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.
 From the DIP switch on the print server alter to
infrastructure mode and the print server will reset.
Note:
Please make sure to change your PC/Notebook to infrastructure mode
and reboot the system. The ESS-ID on PC/Notebook and print server
must match with the Access Point’s ESS-ID.
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.

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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.
Immediately after power-up, all five 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

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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
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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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:
949-788-0805 (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.
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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.
*Maximum Wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11b specifications.
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of traffic, building materials and construction, and
network overhead lower actual data throughput rate.

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Network Protocols
Transport Protocols: IPX/SPX, 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 1.6A
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,
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
1 1 nStrobe Host
2 2 Data 1 Bi-directional
3 3 Data 2 Bi-directional
4 4 Data 3 Bi-directional
5 5 Data 4 Bi-directional
6 6 Data 5 Bi-directional
7 7 Data 6 Bi-directional
8 8 Data 7 Bi-directional
9 9 Data 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

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25-pin Centronics Signal Source
16 31 nInit Host
17 36 nSelectIn Host
18-25 16, 17, 19-30 Ground