Linksys Instant EtherFast EPSX3 User manual

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EtherFast®10/100
PrintServers
Use this Guide to install the following products:
EPSX3 ver. 2 EtherFast 10/100 3-Port PrintServer
PPSX1 ver. 2 EtherFast 10/100 1-Port PrintServer
User Guide

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FCC STATEMENT
The EtherFast® 2-Port PrintServer with 4 10/100 Switched Ports has been tested and
complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-
tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers 1
Features 1
Package Contents for the 3-Port PrintServer 2
Package Contents 2
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the EtherFast 3-Port
PrintServer 3
The 3-Port PrintServer’s LEDs 3
The 3-Port PrintServer’s Ports 4
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the EtherFast 1-Port
PrintServer 5
The 1-Port PrintServer’s LEDs 5
The 1-Port PrintServer’s Ports 6
Chapter 4: Hardware Installation 7
Overview 7
Finding the PrintServer’s Default Name 7
Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 7
Chapter 5: Windows Driver Setup 9
Installing the Windows Drivers 9
Chapter 6: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management 15
Installing the Bi-Admin Management Utility 15
Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 15
Using Bi-Admin 17
Setting the PrintServer’s IP Address 19
Changing the Device Name 19
Enabling and Disabling Protocols 20
Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote PrintServer 20
Resetting the PrintServer 20
Restoring Factory Default 20
Chapter 7: Configuring the PrintServer Using
the Web-based Utility 22
Accessing the Web-based Utility 22
The Server Page 23
The Printer Page 23
The TCP/IP Page 24
The Status Page 25
Chapter 8: Advanced Properties 26
The AppleTalk Page 26
The Logical Printers Page 28
The NetBEUI Page 29
The NetWare Page 30
The SNMP Page 32
Chapter 9: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 34
Windows IPP Client Setup 34
Chapter 10: NetWare Services Setup 40
Overview 40
Print Server Mode and Remote Printer Mode in NetWare 40
Pure IP NetWare 5.x Setup 41
IPX Printing in NetWare 5.x, 4.x and 3.x 45
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 47
Hardware Issues 47
General Printing Issues 47
NetWare Printing Issues 48
Windows Printing Issues 53
Appendix B: DHCP Support for the PrintServer 56

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Chapter 1:Introduction
The EtherFast 10/100 PrintServer is the easiest and fastest way to add up to
three printers to your network. Because it is equipped with up to three high-
speed printer ports, the 10/100 PrintServer allows any PC on the network to
print to any combination of laser, color, bubble jet, ink jet, and even dot matrix
printers—including the latest generation of bi-directional and bi-tronic printers
from HP, Lexmark, and others. The EtherFast 10/100 PrintServer is the ideal
choice for both large corporations and small workgroups with printer sharing
needs. Plus, it attaches directly to your network's cabling, so no dedicated print
server PC is required. Each 3-Port or 1-Port EtherFast 10/100 PrintServer
comes will a full suite of management utilities and support for multiple net-
work protocols.Adding a PrintServer to your 10/100 LAN will save money and
increase your network’s efficiency.
• Add Up to 3 Parallel or Bi-Directional Printers toYour 10/100 Network
• Stand-Alone Print Server—No Dedicated PC is Required
• Includes Support for Multiple Operating Systems and Protocols
• Compatible with Virtually all Laser and Ink Jet Printers
• Attaches Directly to Network Cabling
• Bi-Directional, DMA-Equipped Parallel Printer Ports for Maximum Printer
Efficiency
• 512KB Flash ROM Memory
• Fully Software Configurable
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US
Calls
• 3-Year Limited Warranty
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Appendix C: Setting Up the TCP/IP and
IPX Protocols 57
Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows 57
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium 58
IPX Setup for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium 58
TCP/IP Setup for Windows NT 4.0 59
IPX Setup for Windows NT 4.0 59
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000 60
IPX Setup for Windows 2000 60
IPX Setup for Windows XP 61
TCP/IP Setup for Windows XP 61
Appendix D: Setting Up the LPR Port in
Windows NT 4.0, 2000, and XP 62
LPR Port Setup in Windows NT 4.0 62
LPR Port Setup in Windows 2000 and XP 63
Appendix E: Tips on Using the EtherFast®
10/100 PrintServer 64
Connecting to Other Switches and Hubs 64
About Bi-directional Printing 64
About the PrintServer Software 65
Appendix F: Specifications for the
3-Port PrintServer 67
Environmental 67
Appendix G: Specifications for the
1-Port PrintServer 68
Environmental 68
Appendix H: Warranty Information 69
Appendix I: Contact Information 70
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Chapter 2:Getting to Know the
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Power Green. The Power LED illuminates when the PrintServer is
powered on.
Link Green. If the LAN Link LED is continuously illuminated, the
PrintServer is successfully connected to a device through that
port.
Printer 1 (P1), Printer 2 (P2), Printer 3 (P3) LEDs
Status Green. For each printer, the Status LED illuminates when the
PrintServer is connected to a printer that is ready to print.
Error Red.The Error LED lights up when there is a problem print-
ing to the indicated printer.
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• One Setup Utility CD-ROM
• One Power Adapter
• One User Guide (not shown)
• One Registration Card (not shown)
• One Linksys EtherFast® 10/100 1-Port PrintServer
• One Setup Utility CD-ROM
• One Power Adapter
• One User Guide (not shown)
• One Registration Card (not shown)
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Package Contents for the 3-Port PrintServer
The 3-Port PrintServer’s LEDs
Package Contents for the 1-Port PrintServer
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Power Green. The Power LED illuminates when the PrintServer is
powered on.
Act Green. If the Act LED is continuously illuminated, the
PrintServer is actively sending or receiving data.
LAN Green. The LAN LED illuminates to indicate that the
PrintServer is successfully connected to a device through the
LAN port.
Error Red.The Error LED lights up when there is a problem print-
ing to the indicated printer.
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Power Port This port on the back of your unit connects your
Switch’s power adapter.
Printer 1, Printer 2, These three parallel (LPT) ports connect to your
Printer 3 printers.
LAN Port This Ethernet RJ-45 port connects to your network
device, such as a PC, other print server, remote hard
drive, and any other networkable device. Use UTP
Category 5 or better cabling with this port.
Reset Button Briefly pressing the Reset Button will refresh the
PrintServer’s connections, potentially clearing any
jammed links. Holding in the Reset button will gen-
erate a diagnostic print-out.
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The 1-Port PrintServer’s LEDs
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Reset Button
This button has two functions: to restore the factory default settings and
to print a diagnostic test page containing all current settings.
To reset the factory default settings:
1. Turn the PrintServer OFF.
2. Press and hold the Reset button. While pressing the button, switch the Print
Server ON.
3. If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds, a diagnostic page will
be printed, showing the new (default) settings.
To generate a diagnostic test printout:
1. Ensure that the PrintServer and the attached Printer are ON.
2. Press the Reset button and hold it in for 2 seconds.
3. The diagnostic test page, containing the current settings, will be printed,
unless you have a PostScript printer. PostScript printers are unable to print
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Chapter 4:Hardware Installation
Before starting your physical installation, be sure to find the PrintServer’s
Default Name and Node Address. This information may be hard to access after
the PrintServer is completely installed in your network and surrounded by
wires and computers.
On the back or bottom of the PrintServer, there is a sticker with an SC number
printed on it (example: SCA71107). This number is the PrintServer’s Server
Name, which you’ll use in the PrintServer driver installation. Since it is written
in hexadecimal form, the Default Name (SC number) may include letters as
well as numbers. You can also find this using the Bi-Admin Utility.
The PrintServer does not have an ON/OFF power switch. Whenever its AC
power adapter is plugged into a power supply, the PrintServer is powered on.
The PrintServer can be powered on before, during, or after you have connect-
ed it to your network.
Connecting Your PrintServer to Your Network
1. After powering on the PrintServer, plug one end of a UTP Category 5 (or
better) cable into the PrintServer’s LAN Port.
2. Connect the other end of the cable into the RJ-45 port of a networked hub
or switch. The distance between your PrintServer and the second device
should not exceed 328 feet (100 meters).
Connecting Printer(s) to Your PrintServer
1. Connect each printer to one of the PrintServer’s parallel (LPT) ports with
your printer cable. Some printers, especially bi-directional models, may
require special shielded cabling. Consult your printer’s user guide for
cabling specifications.
2. Power on your printer(s).
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Power Port This port on the back of your unit connects your
Switch’s power adapter.
Printer Port This parallel (LPT) port connects to your printer.
LAN Port This Ethernet RJ-45 port connects to your network
device, such as a PC, other print server, remote hard
drive, and any other networkable device. Use UTP
Category 5 or better cabling with this port.
Reset Button Briefly pressing the Reset Button will refresh the
PrintServer’s connections, potentially clearing any
jammed links. Holding in the Reset button will gen-
erate a diagnostic print-out.
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Reset Button
This button has two functions: to restore the factory default settings and
to print a diagnostic test page containing all current settings.
To reset the factory default settings:
1. Turn the PrintServer OFF.
2. Press and hold the Reset button. While pressing the button, switch the Print
Server ON.
3. If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds, a diagnostic page will
be printed, showing the new (default) settings.
To generate a diagnostic test printout:
1. Ensure that the PrintServer and the attached Printer are ON.
2. Press the Reset button and hold it in for 2 seconds.
3. The diagnostic test page, containing the current settings, will be printed,
unless you have a PostScript printer. PostScript printers are unable to print
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Chapter 5:Windows Driver
Setup
1. To begin driver installation, click the Start button, and select Run. Type
D:\Driver\Win9xnt\Setup.exe (where “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM
drive) in the Open field that appears. Click the OK button.
2. The Welcome screen appears. Read the text that appears, and click the
Next button.
Connecting the Power
1. Plug the power adapter cord into the PrintServer’s Power port on the back
of the PrintServer.
2. Plug the power adapter into the wall. The PrintServer’s Power LED should
light up green.
3. The Link or LAN LED will become active. If the LED does not light up,
see “Appendix A: Troubleshooting” for more information.
Your PrintServer hardware installation is now complete, and you are now ready
to install your PrintServer software.
• If you are running any version of Windows, go to the next section.
• If you are running NetWare, go to “Chapter 12: NetWare Services Setup.”
Important: Only use the power adapter packaged with the
PrintServer. Using a different power adapter could damage the
PrintServer.
Installing the Windows Drivers
Note: Make sure you have an IP address for the computer and an IP
address for the PrintServer. If you need to assign an IP address to the
PrintServer, go to Chapter 5: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management.
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5. Driver installation is now completed, but the Print Driver still needs to be
configured. The PrintServer will not function properly until the Print
Driver is configured. Check the box beside Configure Print Driver Now,
and click the Finish button to continue.
6. Before setting up and configuring the Printer Port, follow the directions on
the screen, as shown in Figure 5-6, and click the OK button to continue.
3. Click Next to accept the default Destination Directory, shown in Figure 5-3
(recommended). If you choose to utilize another directory, click the Browse
button, and choose the appropriate directory. Then, click the Next button.
4. The following screen, shown in Figure 5-4, will assign a Program Folder
to the Windows Taskbar. The default Program Folder is the Linksys
PrintServer Driver. If you would like to use another name for the Program
Folder, type it in the Program Folders field or select one from the Existing
Folders field. Click the Next button to continue.
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9. The Add Printer Wizard screen will come up at this point. Follow the stan-
dard procedure for adding printers under Windows. If you have any ques-
tions on adding printers, please refer to your printer’s documentation.
10. After your printer(s) have been added, you will return to the Configure
Printer Port screen. Click the Connect button to connect the printer(s).
7. The Printer Port Setup screen will display the PrintServer and all of the
printers with which it communicates. Here, you have the option of installing
the printer by highlighting its description and clicking the Next button.You
can also close this screen by clicking the Close button.
8. This will display the Configure Printer Port screen. Any installed printers
will be displayed in the Existing Printers field. To connect a printer, select
the printer from this field, and click the Connect button. You can install a
printer by clicking the Add New Printer button.
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Chapter 6: Bi-Admin:
PrintServer Management
The PrintServer is managed by a utility program called Bi-Admin on the
PrintServer CD. Fully compatible withWindows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000,
and XP, Bi-Admin allows you to change the PrintServer’s internal settings,
check on the unit’s status, and perform basic diagnostic tests. Note that the Bi-
Admin program must only be installed on the network administrator’s comput-
er. Also, Bi-Admin requires that the IPX/SPX protocol be installed initially,
which you can always remove later.
Bi-Admin is a Windows-based program, so if you are using the PrintServer in
a NetWare DOS-only environment, you must use a program other than Bi-
Admin to manage the PrintServer.
1. Insert the PrintServer CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Click the Start button and select Run. Type D:\utility\biadmin\setup in
the provided field and press the Enter key.
3. When the setup program’s title screen appears, click the Next button.
4. Enter the directory name where you want the Bi-Admin program to be
installed. The default directory of C:\Linksys\printserver is recommended.
Click the Next button.
5. Continue with the setup program’s instructions. Setup will copy the neces-
sary files to your system. Click the Finish button to complete the setup.
1. To start the Bi-Admin program, click the Start button, select Programs,
click Linksys printserver admin, and choose Bi-Admin. If the Bi-Admin
icon has been created, you can just double-click on it instead.You can drag
the shortcut icon onto your Desktop for easy access to the Bi-Admin pro-
gram.
Installing the Bi-Admin Management Utility
Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility
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11. The Printer Port Setup screen will appear again, displaying the printers
which are now communicating with the PrintServer. Click the Next button
to add any more printers or Close to complete the installation and config-
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Obtaining Device Information:
The Device Information Icon
To access information about your PrintServer, either click
on it in the Device List window (on the right side of the Bi-
Admin window) or highlight the PrintServer and click on
the Device Information icon, shown here. You can also
highlight the PrintServer and then click on Status to select
Device Information. The Bi-Admin program displays the
PrintServer’s information, in the following format, in a read-only window:
Hardware ID: 0620103428
Firmware Version: 6010
Protocol ID: 005F
Default Name: SCA71107
Server Name: SCA71107
NetWare Info:
Master File Server:
NDS Tree Name:
NDS Tree Context:
Print Server Mode Status:
Remote Printer Mode Status: N/A
Ethernet || Network Number: DD319022
802.2 Network Number: 02000100
802.3 Network Number: DD319023
SNAP Network Number: AA0000AA
AppleTalk Info:
Printer Type:
SCA71107:LaserWriter
TCP/IP Info:
IP Address: 192.168.1.78
Gateway Address: 192.168.1.254
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Email Server IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Printing Account Name: N/A
Redirect Account Name: N/A
SMB Info:
Domain Name: WORKGROUP
1716
2. When you see the screen shown in Figure
6-1, click the OK button.
3. When the Bi-Admin program appears, it will automatically scan the net-
work for available Linksys PrintServer hardware. Any hardware found on
the network will appear in the Default Name, Device Name, and Printer
Port categories on the right hand side of window. Default Name is the SC
number located on the back or bottom of the PrintServer unit, and cannot
be changed.
4. When any change or operation is executed, you will be prompted for a pass-
word. Enter your password, making sure to use the same case (i.e. upper or
lower) that you used when creating the password, and press the Enter key.
If no password was created, press the Enter key.
“Device name” is a nickname that you can give the PrintServer to make it more
user-friendly for users on the network. It can be changed with Bi-Admin by
clicking the Configuration button and selecting System.
“Printer Port” displays the model of the PrintServer that you are using.
Bi-Admin Help Files
The Help files for the Bi-Admin program can be accessed by clicking the Help
button in the Menu bar. These help files offer extensive advice and details
about all of your PrintServer’s functions and capabilities.
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Note: Sometimes the PrintServer’s Error or Status LED may
light up or flicker as it accepts your configuration changes. This
is normal.
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Your PrintServer only shows as many parallel port icons as it has ports. For
example, with this model, only two parallel port icons will show. Because
Linksys PrintServers do not support serial printing, the serial port icon will
always remain gray and inaccessible.
The PrintServer’s IP address can be easily changed at any time. Click on the
Device Name of the PrintServer whose address you want to change.Then, click
on Init Device and Set IPAddress. This will bring up the Set IPAddress win-
dow.
If the Default Name field is empty, enter the Server Name (PrintServer’s SC
number), copied from the PrintServer’s sticker. Enter the new IP Address,
Gateway Address (optional), and Subnet Mask for the PrintServer, then click
the Set button. The new settings will be written to the PrintServer unit. For a
few quickTCP/IP setup tips, see “Appendix C: Setting Up the TCP/IP and IPX
Protocols.”
Also, if you have a DHCP server, you can enable DHCP and leave all the IP,
Gateway, and Subnet values on zero. See “Appendix B: DHCP Support for the
PrintServer.”
The PrintServer comes with a default device name printed on the bottom of the
unit, and always starting with the prefix SC (example: SC489392). This device
name is the name of the PrintServer any time users on the network query it . To
make the PrintServer more user-friendly, you can give it a unique device name
to help identify its location (example: Marketing).
To change the PrintServer’s device name, click the Device Name of the
PrintServer you want to affect.Then, click the Configuration button and select
System. The System Configuration window will appear.
To include the PrintServer in a group (for administrative use), use the Group
Name option, which appears as a drop-down menu.
Enter a new device name for the PrintServer in the Device Name field. When
you finish, click the Save to Device button. The new setting will be stored in
the PrintServer unit. To verify the change, click the Refresh icon in the Bi-
Admin menu bar. Bi-Admin will search the network for available PrintServers
and report back with their device names.
Setting the PrintServer’s IP Address
You can save this information to a text file by clicking the Save to Text button
in the Device Information window and giving Bi-Admin the location to which
the file should be saved.
Refreshing the Device List:
The Refresh Icon
To force Bi-Admin to refresh its list of PrintServers on the
network, click the Refresh button and Bi-Admin will scan
the network for available PrintServers to update the Default
Names, Device Names, and Printer Port charts.
Checking the Status of a Printer Port:
Printer Status Icons
The numbered Printer Port icons let you to check the name,
status, and printing details of each printer attached to the
PrintServer. A password may be required to access this
information. You may be able to configure some printers’
settings within the Printer Status window.
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Logical Port Configuration:
Logical Port Configuration Icon
To set or change the PrintServer’s logical port settings,
highlight the PrintServer to be changed and click on the
Logical Port icon (shown here). The Logical Port
Configuration window will appear. Make any changes to
the settings, and click the Save to Device button when you
are finished.
Upgrading the Firmware: The Firmware Upgrade Icon
To make sure that the PrintServer is running its most current
version of firmware, upgrade the device’s ROM chip regu-
larly. To do so, you must be able to access both the Internet
and the PrintServer device from your computer. Click the
Upgrade Firmware icon and follow the instructions on the
screen. Updated Firmware can be downloaded from the
Linksys website as www.linksys.com.
Exiting Bi-Admin: The Application Exit Icon
To exit the Bi-Admin program, click the Exit icon.
If you are not using multiple protocols on your network, you may want to dis-
able one or more of the PrintServer’s internal protocols; this may help reduce
unwanted network traffic.
To disable one of the PrintServer's protocols, click the Device Name of the
PrintServer you want to change. Then, click the Configuration button and
select System. The System Configuration window will appear. Each protocol
is listed, along with Enable and Disable buttons. Enable or disable the proto-
cols you want, then click the Save to Device button to save the changes.
The Bi-Admin program can locate Linksys PrintServers on networks other than
your own, given your network is running TCP/IP across a WAN or other net-
work-to-network link via a router. To attach Bi-Admin to a remote Linksys
PrintServer located on a remote network, click on Init Device and select
Attach. The Add Cross Segment PrintServer window will appear. Enter the
IP address of the remote unit and click the Set button. The remote PrintServer
will appear in the list of available PrintServers, allowing you to configure it.
If the PrintServer seems locked up for any reason, you can reset it from the Bi-
Admin program. To reset a PrintServer, click the Device Name of the
PrintServer you want to reset, select Init Device, and choose Reset Device.
You can also reset it by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit, or by
unplugging its power cord.
If you have made irreversible changes in configuration that have rendered the
PrintServer unusable, or if you simply want to start over from scratch, you can
set the PrintServer back to the default mode so that the device will operate just
as it did when you purchased it. Click Init Device and select Restore Factory
Default.
Important: Always leave at least one protocol enabled on the
PrintServer. Disabling all protocols could leave you without a
way to communicate with the unit. Unless you require TCP/IP to
be disabled, leave it alone.
Enabling and Disabling Protocols
Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote PrintServer
Resetting the PrintServer
Restoring Factory Default
Important: Restoring Factory Default will change ALL set-
tings back to their original, default values.
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When the Configure Server screen appears, enter the PrintServer name (in
the example shown here SCA71107). Then enter your password (if you creat-
ed one) into the Password field and type it again in the Verify Password field
to confirm it. Check all boxes that apply to your network next to the Enable
area under Protocols. Generally, AppleTalk is only for Macintosh networks.
IPX/SPX and NetBEUI are usually associated with PC-based networks. If you
are unsure, however, you may check all boxes. This option, while giving you
the greatest chance of connection, increases network traffic. Once you’ve
made all your choices, click the Save button.
Click the Printers tab
to open the Printer
Status screen. On this
screen, you will be able
to see the status of any
printers connected to
the PrintServer. You
can also test the printers
by clicking the Print
Test Page button corre-
sponding to the printer
you want to test.
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Chapter 7:Configuring the
PrintServer Using the Web-
based Utility
Use the following directions to utilize the PrintServer’s built-in Web-based
Utility to configure your PrintServer.
Open your web browser and type http:// followed by the PrintServer’s IP
address in the browser’s Address box. Use the Bi-Admin software to find the
IP address. Then, press the Enter key.
The Password Screen will appear. Leave the User Name field blank. The
Password field will be blank as well. If you want to password protect your
PrintServer, enter a password now. If you don’t want to be required to enter this
password every time you log on, check the box next to Save this password in
your password list. This will automatically log you in when you return to this
page. (Note: If you change your password, the automatic login will not work
until you save the new password over the old one.) If you decide to enter a
password, do so and click the OK button. Otherwise, just click the OK button.
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Click the Status tab to allow you to view information about your PrintServer.
No values can be changed on this screen. Clicking the Refresh button causes
the PrintServer to update this information again.
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Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the PrintServer’s TCP/IP values. If
you are using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select DHCP Client. If you need
to assign the PrintServer a Fixed IP Address (also known as Static IP
Address), select this option and enter the appropriate values under Device IP
Address, Gateway IP Address, and Subnet Mask.
To find your Router IP address, consult your router’s documentation. While the
Device IP Address is unique to the router, the Subnet Mask is the same as any
PC connected to the network. If you change the PrintServer’s IP address, make
sure that you reconnect to the PrintServer using that new IP address.
Otherwise, you will not be communicating with the PrintServer.
Under the Connection settings, you can set how long you want the PrintServer
to delay between attempting connections to the network. You can also specify
the number of times that the PrintServer will attempt to make a connection.
Enter your chosen values in the boxes provided.
If you want to reset the settings for this screen, you can click the Retrieve
Defaults button to return to the factory default settings.
If you make any mistakes prior to saving, click the Cancel button to exit the
screen without making any changes.
Once you are certain of any changes you have made, click the Save button to
implement the changes.
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Chapter 8: Advanced Properties
TheAdvanced Properties section of the Web-based Utility is for users who have
a thorough understanding of networks and network settings. Changing these
settings can cause interruption of network communication and make the
PrintServer cease functioning properly. To access the Advanced Properties,
click the Advanced tab in the Web-based Utility.
AppleTalk is a network communications protocol which allows computers to
talk to each other using Ethernet. Typically only Macintoshes use AppleTalk,
although other platforms can be made to use it with extra software.
AppleTalk Zones (if available) can be seen in the Chooser, the AppleTalk
Control Panel, and the Network Browser. Once you have determined the
AppleTalk Zone that you want the PrintServer to be associated with, enter its
name in the field next to AppleTalk zone.
The Printer Object type can be obtained from the printer’s manufacturer. For
each printer connected to the PrintServer, you will choose the Communications
Protocol that allows the devices on the network to communicate. Choose either
ASCII or Binary for each printer, according to the recommendation of the
printer’s manufacturer.
If you make any mistakes prior to saving, click the Cancel button to exit the
screen without making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you
have made, click the Save button to implement the changes.
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Click the NetBEUI tab to view or change the PrintServer’s NetBEUI connec-
tion settings.
Enter the name of the domain that you want the PrintServer associated with in
the Domain Name field. If you are unsure of the Domain Name, you can find
it by looking on any computer already on the network. In Windows 95, 98, and
NT, right click Network Neighborhood and select Properties. Under the
Identification tab, there will be listed that computer’s name, and the Domain to
which it is connected. For Windows Millennium and 2000, right click My
Network Places. Then right click Local Area Connection and choose
Properties. Then right click TCP/IP and choose Properties. The Domain
name will appear. If you want the PrintServer to be connected to that same
Domain, enter that Domain name here. If no Domain name exists there, you
will use the Workgroup name from that window.
Under Options, you can also specify the ResponseTime that you prefer for the
PrintServer. This is the amount of time (measured in seconds) that the
PrintServer will wait for a response from the network before “timing out”.
You also have the option to Abort Print Job if Error. Selecting Yes here will
terminate the printing if there is an error of any kind. If you select No, print
jobs that have errors will be sent to the printer, but may not print properly.
If you make any mistakes prior to saving, click the Cancel button to exit the
screen without making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you
have made, click the Save button to implement the changes.
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Click the Logical Printers tab to view or change the PrintServer’s logical
printer settings.
For each Logical Printer, the following fields are available:
Logical Printer(Port) Select the Logical Printer Port you wish to config-
ure (L1 to L8). Click the Get Data button to update the display with the cur-
rent data for the selected logical printer.
Port Select the Printer Port used by the Logical printer.
Pre-string The printer control string (in hex) to be sent to the printer before
each print job. This string cannot exceed 30 characters.
Post String The printer control string (in hex) to be sent to the printer after
each print job. This string cannot exceed 30 characters.
Convert LF to CR+LF If checked, LF (line feed) characters are changed to
CR+LF (carriage return and line feed).
If you make any mistakes, click the Cancel button to exit the screen without
making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you have made,
click the Save button to implement the changes.
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Note: Linksys does not provide any technical support for logical print-
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Novell Printer Server for P3 NetWare print server to service the PrintServer's
parallel port 3.
Print Server Mode
NDS Tree Name (NDS mode only) The File Server's NDS tree name (root
name).
NDS Context (NDS context) Path to the NDS Context. This does not include
the Context itself, and each OU should be separated by a period (e.g. depart-
ment.company).
Master File Server (Bindery Mode only) Name of the PrintServer's master
file server.
NetWare Password The password on the NetWare Server. The Print Server
device needs this password to connect to the NetWare server.
Job Notification The options are:
•Job notification at only the workstation where the print job originated.
•Job notification at all workstations that you have logged into.
Polling Queue Interval Defines how often the PrintServer will poll the
queues to be serviced.
If you make any mistakes, click the Cancel button to exit the screen without
making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you have made,
click the Save button to implement the changes.
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Click the NetWare tab to view or change the PrintServer’s NetWare settings.
NetWare Mode Select Print Server or Remote Printer, as appropriate. The
default is Print Server mode.
Frame Type Select the frame types used by your network. (Ethernet 802.2,
Ethernet 802.3, Ethernet SNAP, and Ethernet II) By default, all frame types are
enabled.
Remote Printer Mode
Novell Printer Server for P1 NetWare print server to service the PrintServer's
parallel port 1.
Novell Printer Server for P2 NetWare print server to service the PrintServer's
parallel port 2.
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Management Stations
Station No. Select the Management station (1-4) and click the Get Data but-
ton to update the display for the selected item.
IPAddress Enter the management station’s IP Address, which has the SNMP
program installed.
Community This is a text field. Enter the name of the community, normally
public or private.
Access Select the desired level of access, Read-only, Read-Write, or Not
Accessible.
Trap Receivers
Receiver No. Select the Trap Receiver number (1-4)-and click the Get Data
button to update the display for the selected item.
IPAddress Enter the Trap Receiver’s IP Address, where theTrap message will
be sent.
Community This is a text field. Enter the name of the community, normally
public or private.
Enable Check to enable; select the severity level. By default, all traps are level
one.
If you make any mistakes, click the Cancel button, to exit the screen without
making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you have made,
click the Save button to implement the changes.
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Click the SNMP tab to view or change the PrintServer’s SNMP settings.
The Print Server supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).
This allows network supervisors to monitor and control the Print Server using
network management platforms such as HP OpenView, IBM SystemView, etc.
The appropriate MIB file must be imported into your SNMP management pro-
gram using the Import-Compile command. Check your management program
for details on this procedure. The MIB file is provided in the Mib folder on the
CD-ROM. The name of the file is Mib2p.mib.
General
SysContact Text Field - Name of the contact person.
SysLocation Text Field - Location of the contact person.
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