HP wp110 - 802.11b Wireless Print Server User manual

HP Wireless Print Server wp110
Setup Guide

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Setup Guide
introducing the HP Wireless Print Server wp110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
what’s in the box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
what you need to supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
customer information in the configuration guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
about this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
connecting the print server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
configuring the print server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
understanding the print server lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
resetting the PCMCIA card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
printing a print server configuration page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
resetting the print server to factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
contacting hp customer care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
hp customer care e-support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
hp customer care by phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
HP Wireless Print Server wp110
table of contents

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introducing the HP Wireless Print Server
wp110
what’s in the box
Thank you for buying an HP Wireless Print Server! Your print server box contains the
following items:
•HP Wireless Print Server wp110
•AC/DC power adapter with cord
• HP Wireless Print Server wp110
Setup Guide
•HP Wireless Print Server wp110
CD-ROM
The CD-ROM contains Windows
installation software and Macintosh
configuration utilities as well as the
Setup Guide and Configuration Guide
for the print server.
If any of these items are missing from
your box, contact your HP dealer or HP
Customer Care (see page 11 for more
information).
what you need to supply
•computer with 802.11b WLAN
compliant network interface card
installed
•IEEE 1284 compliant printer cable
•access point (required for
infrastructure mode only)
customer information in the
configuration guide
See the Configuration Guide on the
CD-ROM for:
•advanced configuration procedures
•product specifications
•declaration of conformity
•environmental statement
•warranty statement
•WLAN concepts

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about this guide
This guide is for network users and
administrators who have a working knowledge
of the following:
•wireless LAN technology
•print server technology
•the operating system(s) running on the
computer(s) being configured to use the print
server
terms
The HP Wireless Print Server wp110 is referred
to as the print server in this guide.
This guide uses ad hoc mode and infrastructure
mode to refer to the Windows operating modes.
The terms computer-to-computer and AirPort
Network refer to Macintosh operating modes.
Other terms you may find associated with ad
hoc mode are peer-to-peer or independent basic
service set (IBSS). Networking, enterprise, or
star topology are sometimes used for
infrastructure mode.
WLAN is the acronym for wireless local area
network.
acknowledgements
Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, AirPort and
AppleTalk are trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Edition 1 August 2001
Copyright 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company
notice
The information contained in this document is
subject to change without notice.
Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any
kind with regard to this material, including,
but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose.
Hewlett-Packard is not liable for errors contained
herein or for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material.
No part of this document may be photocopied,
reproduced, or translated to another language
without the prior written consent of Hewlett-
Packard Company.
product
This manual is for use with the HP Wireless Print
Server wp110, product number J6062A.
safety compliance
The HP Wireless Print Server wp110 complies with
EN60950:
EN60950 1992 +A1,A2,A3,A4,A11

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connecting the print server
Before you begin, verify that you have an appropriate IEEE 1284 compliant parallel
printer cable to connect the print server to the printer.
1 connect the parallel cable
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Connect the
appropriate IEEE 1284
compliant parallel printer cable to the
printer and the print server.
3. Turn on the printer.
2 plug in the power cord
1. Plug the small end of the power cord
into the print server.
2. Plug the conventional end of the power
cord into the power source.
Note The print server does not have a
power switch. It automatically turns on
when the power cord is connected to a
power source.

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3 monitor the LEDs
1. Wait until the print server cycles through
the start-up sequence and only the Power
light remains lit.
2. Allow at least 10 seconds for the print
server to retrieve information from the
printer.
Power light
4 print a configuration page
1. Press and hold the Test button on the
back of the print server until the Power
and Status lights begin blinking. A Print
Server Configuration Page is printed.
2. Save this page for reference. You will
need it to configure the print server.
Note Printing a Print Server Configuration
Page verifies communication between the
print server and the printer. This page also
provides important information about the
print server, its settings, and its current status
(see page 12 for more information).

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configuring the print server
This section provides the basic steps required to configure the print server. For more
detailed instructions, see the Configuration Guide
on the CD-ROM.
Before you begin, verify that:
•the computer uses a supported operating system. The print server supports:
–Windows 98, NT 4.0, Me, and 2000.
–Macintosh 8.6, 9.x, and OS X.
•the print server is properly connected and a Print Server Configuration Page was
printed and saved for reference. See page 5 for more information.
•the WLAN network interface card is properly installed on each computer using the
print server and working correctly.
•each computer using the print server has either the HP Network or Corporate User
driver (also known as the Add Printer driver) to install the printer. Printer drivers are
available at www.hp.com/support/printers. You may also install the driver using the
printer's CD-ROM.
•the WLAN access point is working correctly (infrastructure mode only).
The sequence for configuring the print server is different for the Windows and Macintosh
operating systems. Follow the appropriate configuration sequence.
Windows
If configuring multiple print servers,
remember that only one print server can
be configured at a time.
1. Ensure that the computer is in ad hoc
mode. Then set the following on the
computer:
–SSID (service set identifier): hp
–WEP: disable
2. From the DOS command prompt, use
a route ADD command to establish a
path from the computer to the print
server. The print server factory default
IP address is 192.0.0.192; Subnet
and Gateway: 255.255.255.255.
Note enter ipconfig to verify the
computer’s IP address. Use the route ADD
command to establish a path. For
example, for a computer IP address of
192.124.11.11, enter route ADD
192.0.0.192 192.124.11.11. If DHCP is
enabled on the computer, allow two
minutes for an IP address to be assigned.

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3. Enter 192.0.0.192 as the URL in a
browser to open the print server’s
Embedded Web Server.
Note Disable the web proxy if one is
being used on the computer.
4. In the Embedded Web Server, select
the Wireless Settings option from the
Configuration menu. Then:
a. Set the print server to the desired
mode (ad hoc or infrastructure).
b. Set the print server SSID to match
the SSID of the WLAN.
c. If WEP security is in use, enable
the WEP Request and enter the
appropriate WEP key as specified
by your network administrator.
5. Apply the changes and reset the print
server by following either the dialog
screens in the Embedded Web Server
or selecting Reset from the menu.
6. Reconfigure the computer to match the
mode of the print server, if necessary.
7. For each computer using the print
server, insert the print server CD-ROM
and select Install from the CD-ROM
menu. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
Macintosh
1. Ensure that the computer is set for
computer to computer communications.
Then open the AirPort menu and
select the hp computer-to-computer
network.
2. Ensure that AppleTalk is set to use
AirPort.
3. Insert the print server CD-ROM. From
the menu, open the appropriate hp
wp110 utility for the operating system.
4. Use the utility to:
–set the print server to the desired
mode (computer to computer or
AirPort Network).
–ensure that the print server SSID
matches the SSID of the WLAN.
–enable the WEP Request and enter
the appropriate Network Equivalent
Password to activate the WEP
feature, if appropriate.
–establish TCP/IP settings (OS X
only).
5. Reset the print server.
6. Reconfigure the computer to match the
mode of the print server, if necessary.
7. Run the Chooser to select the printer.

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troubleshooting
This section offers solutions if you have problems printing with the print server.
understanding the print server lights
The three lights on the print server provide visual cues about the status of the print
server.
Power light
Status light
Error light
if Power is... if Status is... if Error is... then the print server is...
steady blinking off processing information for the
printer
steady steady steady initializing
blinking simultaneously off printing a Print Server Configuration
Page
blinking simultaneously restoring the default settings
steady off blinking experiencing an error with the
internal Type II PCMCIA card. See
“resetting the PCMCIA card”on
page 9.
off off steady experiencing an error. You must
recycle the power. Disconnect the
power cord from the print server,
then reconnect it. If the problem
persists, contact HP Customer Care
(see page 11).

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resetting the PCMCIA card
The print server contains a Type II
PCMCIA card. To reset the card:
1. Unplug the power cord from the print
server.
2. Remove the front cover of the print
server.
3. Verify that the PCMCIA card is firmly
inserted into the connector.
4. Plug the power cord into the print
server.
5. Observe the lights and verify the
initialization cycle is normal:
a. All three lights turn on.
b. All three lights turn off.
c. The Power light turns on.
6. Replace the front cover.
7. After the print server completes its
initialization cycle, print a Print Server
Configuration Page.
printing a print server
configuration page
Printing a Print Server Configuration
Page verifies that the print server and
printer are communicating properly (see
page 4 for printing instructions). If the
Print Server Configuration Page does not
print:
1. Verify the following:
–power and parallel cables are
firmly connected
–printer is turned on
–PCMCIA card is securely installed
2. Print a Print Server Configuration
Page.
3. If a Print Server Configuration Page
does not print, see “contacting hp
customer care”on page 11.

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resetting the print server to
factory default settings
If you have trouble configuring the print
server, you may want to restore the
factory default settings. The print server’s
default settings are:
•Connection Mode: ad hoc/computer
to computer
•Channel: 10
•SSID: hp
•WEP: Disabled
•Printer: server name.printer name
To return the print server to the default
settings:
1. Unplug the power cord from the print
server.
Note Do not unplug the parallel cable
from the printer.
2. Press and hold the Test button on the
back of the print server.
3. While pressing the Test button, plug
the power cord into the print server.
4. Continue to press the Test button until
a Print Server Configuration Page
begins to print.
5. Release the Test button.
The print server resets to the default
settings displayed on the Print Server
Configuration Page.

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contacting hp customer care
HP Customer Care's service and support provides expert advice on using or solving
problems with the print server. There are several ways to obtain assistance—what
you need, when you need it!
hp customer care e-support
hp customer care online
Go to the HP Website www.hp.com/
support/net_printing for instant access to
print server support information 24
hours a day, seven days a week.
hp user support forum
Go online to find helpful user forums —
a great source of ideas and suggestions
for using your print server.
Go to
www.hp.com/go/forums and s
elect the
print servers forum.
hp customer care by phone
HP provides telephone support free of
charge during the phone support period
for your print server. Highly trained
technicians at our HP Customer Care
Center are ready to take your call.
Note Telephone fees are the
responsibility of the caller. Rates may
vary. Contact your local telephone
company for current rates.
For HP Customer Care telephone
numbers worldwide visit www.hp.com/
support/support_assistance and select
“call hp”. In the USA, the HP Customer
Care telephone number for HP Wireless
products is: [phone].
for this region... use this
phone number...
Canada [phone] or
[phone]
France + 33 (0)1 43 62 34 34
Germany + 49 (0)180 52 58 143
(0.12 DM/30 sec. or
EUR 0.06/30 sec.)
Italy + 39 02 264 10350
Spain + 34 902 321 123
United Kingdom + 44 (0)207 512 52 02
USA [phone]

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appendix
A Print Server Configuration Page provides important information about your print
server (see page 5 for printing instructions). Below is an example of a print server’s
default settings.
The Print Server Configuration Page lists the following information about your print
server:
Mac Address —your print server's unique
hardware number, the MAC (Media
Access Control) address
FLASH-ROM —firmware version and date
BOOT-ROM —device boot code version
TCP/IP —the IP address and associated
settings
AppleTalk Settings —a list of current
AppleTalk settings
SNMP —shows whether SNMP
community names (passwords) have been
“Set”
Wireless Settings —WLAN settings in
accordance with the IEEE 802.11b
standard
Current Status —information about the
attached printer and connectivity. Link
Status shows the state of the last packet
received
Network Statistics —network traffic
statistics
*********************** Print Server Configuration ***********************
Mac Address : 00C06F0396D3
FLASH-ROM Version : 0035
Build Date : 2001-07-16
BOOT-ROM Version : 0090
Build Date : 2001-05-17
1. TCP/IP settings
IP Address : 192.168.2.200
Subnet mask : 255.255.248.0
Default Gateway : 192.168.2.1
RARP : Disable
BOOTP : Disable
DHCP : Disable
ARP + PING : Enable
2. AppleTlak Settings
Status : Enable
Printer : npi0396D3.LaserJet 1220
Zone : (default zone)
3. SNMP settings
Set Communicty Name : (set)
4. Wireless settings
Connection Mode : Infrastructure
WEP Request : 40Bit Enable(Shared Key)
SSID : iIPS-TM
Fragmentation Thresh. : 2346
RTS Threshold : 0
Tx Rate : Auto
Country Code : 2
5. Current Status
Connection Status : Connected(Infrastructure)
Link Status : Good
Current Channel : 3
Parallel Port Mode : ECP Mode
Printer Manufacturer : Hewlett-Packard
Printer Model : HP LaserJet 1220
6. Network Statistics
Unicast Packets Rcvd. : 3
Total Packets Rcvd. : 92
Packets Transmitted : 29
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