Linksys WPS11 ver. 3 User manual

Instant Wireless™Series
Wireless PrintServer
Use this Guide to install:
Model No.:WPS11
User Guide

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FCC STATEMENT
The Wireless PrintServer 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 radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par-
ticular 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 device
• 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
Introduction 1
The Instant Wireless™ Wireless PrintServer 1
Features 1
Package Contents 2
Getting to Know the Wireless PrintServer 3
The Wireless PrintServer’s LEDs 3
The Wireless PrintServer’s Ports 4
Hardware Installation 5
Overview 5
Finding the Wireless PrintServer’s Default Name 5
Finding the Wireless PrintServer’s Node Address 5
Connecting the Wireless PrintServer to Your Network 5
Windows Driver Setup 7
Overview 7
The Autorun Bi-Admin Management Utility Installation 8
Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management 14
Installing the Bi-Admin Management Utility 14
Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 14
Using Bi-Admin 16
Setting the PrintServer’s IP Address 17
Changing the Device Name 18
Enabling and Disabling Protocols 18
Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote Wireless PrintServer 19
Resetting the Wireless PrintServer 19
Restoring Factory Default 19
Configuring the Wireless PrintServer
Using the Web-based Utility 21
Accessing the Web-based Utility 21
The Server Page 22
The Printer Page 22
The TCP/IP Page 23
The Wireless Page 24
The Status Page 25
Advanced Properties 26
The AppleTalk Page 26
The Internet Printing Page 27
The Logical Printers Page 28
The NetBEUI Page 29
The SNMP Page 30
Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 32
Windows 95/98/Millennium/NT 4.0/2000/XP IPP Client Setup 32
DHCP Support for the Wireless PrintServer 38
Troubleshooting 39
Hardware Issues 39
General Printing Issues 39
Appendix 40
About Bi-directional Printing 40
About the Wireless PrintServer’s Software 41
Glossary 42
Specifications 49
Environmental 50
Warranty Information 51
Contact Information 52
Instant Wireless™ Series Wireless PrintServer

• One Instant Wireless™ Wireless PrintServer
• One Antenna (Not Shown)
• One Setup Utility CD
• One Power Adapter
• One User Guide on Setup Utility CD (Not Shown)
• One Registration Card (Not Shown)
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Instant Wireless™ Series Wireless PrintServer
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Instant Wireless™ Wireless
PrintServer, the fastest and easiest way to network your printers. Now you can
share your printing resources without tying up your workstation performance
with pending print jobs.
The Instant Wireless™ Wireless PrintServer comes with an easy-to-use soft-
ware management suite that runs seamlessly with virtually all Windows oper-
ating systems. Fully compatible with standard laser, bubble jet, ink jet, and dot
matrix printers, the Instant Wireless™ Wireless PrintServer also supports your
bi-directional printers. Direct Memory Access (DMA) technology, a 2MB
buffer, and automatic collision control all result in the Instant Wireless™
Wireless PrintServer handling print jobs up to 50% faster than regular
printservers- even complex graphics and layout jobs.
• Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment
• Long Operating Range: Up to 91m (Indoors) and 457m (Outdoors)
• Configurable Through Your Networked PC's Web Browser
• Runs with Virtually All Laser, Ink Jet, Bubble Jet, Color
and Dot Matrix Printers
• Supports Multiple Print Jobs Simultaneously
• Integrates Through Both Ethernet and Wireless Connections
• Works with Virtually All Major Operating Systems
• Stand-Alone Unit Means No Dedicated PrintServer PC Is Needed
• Easy-to-Use Built-In Remote Management Utility
• 2MB RAM Buffer for Faster Graphics Performance
• 1MB Flash Memory for Future Upgrades
• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week for North
America Only
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
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The Instant Wireless™ Wireless PrintServer
Features
Package Contents

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LAN This port connects to your wired network using a
standard Category 5 network cable.
Printer This Parallel (LPT) Port connects to your printer.
Reset Button Briefly pressing the Reset Button will refresh the
Wireless PrintServer’s connections, potentially clear-
ing any jammed links.
Power This port connects the power adapter.
Antenna (not shown) This port, located on the side of the Wireless
PrintServer, is where you will connect the included
antenna by screwing it on securely.
Getting to Know the Wireless
PrintServer
LAN Green. The LAN LED serves two purposes.
If the LED is continuously illuminated, the
Wireless PrintServer is successfully con-
nected to a device through the LAN port. If
the LED is flickering, the Wireless
PrintServer is actively sending or receiving
data to the wired network.
WLAN Amber. The WLAN LED is exactly like the
LAN LED, except that it will showWireless
Activity. It will stay continuously lit if there
is a wireless connection, and it will flicker
when the Wireless PrintServer is actively
sending or receiving data to the wireless
network.
ACT Green. The ACT LED will remain continu-
ously lit when a printer is correctly connect-
ed to the Wireless PrintServer. The LED will flicker when print jobs
are being transmitted to the printer, over both the wired and wireless
networks.
Err Red.The Error LED lights up when there is a problem printing to the
indicated printer. If this LED lights up, try resetting the Wireless
PrintServer by pressing the Reset button on the back of the Wireless
PrintServer.
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The Wireless PrintServer’s LEDs
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The Wireless PrintServer’s Ports
To reset the factory default settings:
1. Turn the Print Server OFF.
2. Press and hold the diagnostic 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 print out
1. Ensure that both the Print Server and the printer attached to port 1 are ON.
2. Press the diagnostic button, and hold it in for 2 seconds.
3. The test page, containing the current settings, will be printed.
PostScript printers are unable to print this page. If you have a PostScript print-
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Connecting the Wireless PrintServer to Your Network
1. After powering on the Wireless PrintServer, plug one end of a UTP
Category 5 (or better) cable into the Wireless PrintServer’s LAN Port.
2. Connect the other end of the cable into a networked hub or switch. The dis-
tance between the Wireless PrintServer and the second device should not
exceed 328 feet (100 meters).
3. The LAN LED will become active. If the LAN LED does not light up, see
the Troubleshooting section for more information.
Connecting a Printer to the Wireless PrintServer
1. Connect your printer to the Wireless PrintServer’s Printer (LPT) port 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.
The Wireless PrintServer’s hardware installation is now complete, and you are
now ready to install the Wireless PrintServer’s software.
Only use the power adapter packaged with the
Wireless PrintServer. Using a different power
adapter could damage the Wireless PrintServer.
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Hardware Installation
Before starting the physical installation, be sure to find the Wireless
PrintServer’s Default Name and Node Address first. The information may be
hard to access after the Wireless PrintServer is completely installed in your net-
work and surrounded by wires and computers.
On the bottom of the Wireless PrintServer, there is a white bar code sticker with
an SC number printed on it (example: SCA71107). This number is the
PrintServer’s Default Name, which you’ll use in the Wireless PrintServer driv-
er installation. Since it is written in hexadecimal form, the SC number may
include letters as well as numbers. Write it in the box below for future refer-
ence.
To find the Wireless PrintServer’s node address, add 00C002 before the
PrintServer’s Default Name. The resulting combined number is the
PrintServer’s Node Address. Write it in the box below for future reference.
(example: 00C002A71107).
The Wireless PrintServer does not have an ON/OFF power switch. Whenever
its power adapter is plugged into a power supply, the Wireless PrintServer is
powered on. The Wireless PrintServer can be powered on before, during, or
after your network.
Connecting the Power
1. Plug the power adapter cord into the Wireless PrintServer’s Power port.
2. Plug the power adapter into the wall.
PrintServer Default Name: ___________________________________
PrintServer Node Address: 00C002_____________________________
Overview
Finding the Wireless PrintServer’s Default Name
Finding the Wireless PrintServer’s Node Address
Connecting the Wireless PrintServer to Your Network
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1. To begin driver installation, click the Start button, select Run, and type
D:\Driver\Win9xnt\AddPort_Linksys.exe (where D is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive) in the Open field that appears. Click the OK button.
2. The Install Wizard window appears. Read the text that appears and click
the Next button.
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NNoottee: To set up DHCP on the Wireless PrintServer, install BBii--
AAddmmiinnfirst, and then install DDHHCCPP. Once these are done, pro-
ceed to install the Printer Driver.
Windows Driver Setup
This section installs the Wireless PrintServer’s software on your Windows 95,
98, Millennium, NT, 2000 or XP computers to give them Wireless PrintServer
printing abilities. The Wireless PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows
95, 98, Millennium, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP environments.
At this point, you must have:
• the Wireless PrintServer hardware installed on your network. If not, see the
Hardware Installation section.
• TCP/IP installed on each of your computers.
• an IP address assigned to each of the computers on your network. If not, see
the section on DHCP Support for theWireless PrintServer.
This setup should be completed on the network administrator’s computer
before all other users’computers on the network. The Wireless PrintServer’s IP
address will be assigned in this first installation on the network administrator’s
computer only, which takes three extra steps.
It is assumed that your CD-ROM drive’s letter name is designated as D. If your
CD drive is named another letter, replace all instances of D with the appropri-
ate letter.
If you need to install the Wireless PrintServer’s driver on computers without a
CD-ROM drive, you can create a setup disk by using a computer with a CD-
ROM drive to copy the contents of D:\Driver\Win9xNT onto a floppy disk.
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5. Driver installation is now completed but the Print Driver still needs to be
configured. The Wireless-Ready 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 Print Port, follow the directions on
the screen below and click the OK button to continue.
3. Click Next to accept the default Destination Directory, shown below (recom-
mended). 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 will assign a Program Folder from 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 New Printer Wizard 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 Windows 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 Print Port Setup screen will display theWireless-Ready PrintServer and
all of the printers which with it communicates. Here, you have the option
of installing the printer by highlighting its description and clicking theNext
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.You can install a printer by
clicking the Add New Printer button.
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Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management
Overview
The Wireless PrintServer is managed by a utility program called Bi-Admin on
the Wireless PrintServer’s Setup CD. Fully compatible with Windows 95, 98,
Millennium, NT, 2000, and XP, Bi-Admin allows you to change the Wireless
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 computer.
Bi-Admin is a Windows-based program. So if you are using the Wireless
PrintServer in a NetWare DOS-only environment, you must use a program
other than Bi-Admin to manage the Wireless PrintServer.
The Bi-Admin Management Utility should have been installed when the Setup
CD was first inserted. If, however, you need to install it again, simply follow
these directions.
1. Insert the Wireless PrintServer’s Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. When the autorun screen appears, click the Install tab.
3. Click the Next button on the following screen. When asked for a destina-
tion folder, either click the Next button to choose the default location or
click the Browse button to select a new location
4. The Bi-Admin Management Utility will now be installed.
1. To start the Bi-Admin program, click on Start, Programs, Linksys, and
then PrintServer 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 program.
Installing the Bi-Admin Management Utility
Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility
Wireless PrintServer
11. The Printer Port Setup screen will appear again, displaying the printers
which are now communicating with the Wireless-Ready PrintServer. Click
the Next button to any any more printers or Close to complete the installa-
tion and configuration procedure.
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Obtaining Device Information:
The Device Information Icon
To access information about the Wireless PrintServer,
either click on it in the Device List window (on the right
side of the Bi-Admin window) or highlight the Wireless
PrintServer and click on the Device Information icon, shown above. You can
also highlight the Wireless PrintServer and then click on Status to select
Device Information.The Bi-Admin program displays theWireless PrintServer’s
information in a read-only window, and gives you the following information:
Hardware ID: 0620103428
Firmware Version: 6010
Protocol ID: 003F
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
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
You can save this information to a text file by clicking Save to Text in the
Device Information window and giving Bi-Admin the location to which the
file should be saved.
Using Bi-Admin
Wireless PrintServer
2. When the Bi-Admin program appears, it will automatically scan the net-
work for available Wireless 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 Wireless PrintServer unit, and
cannot be changed.
3. When any change or operation is executed, you will be prompted for a pass-
word. Enter the password, making sure to use the same case (i.e. upper or
lower) that you used when creating the password.
“Device name” is a nickname that you can give the Wireless PrintServer to
make it more user-friendly for users on the network. It can be changed with Bi-
Admin by clicking on Configuration, then System.
“Printer Port” displays the model of the Wireless Printserver that you are using.
Bi-Admin Help Files
The Help files for the Bi-Admin program can be accessed by clicking on Help
in the Menu bar. These help files offer extensive advice and details about all of
the Wireless PrintServer’s functions and capabilities.
NNoottee::Sometimes the Wireless PrintServer's EErrrroorror AACCTTLED may light
up or flicker as it accepts your configuration changes, which is normal.
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The Wireless PrintServer comes with a default device name printed on the bot-
tom of the unit, and always starting with the prefix SC (example: SC489392).
The SC name is the name of the Wireless PrintServer any time users on the net-
work query it . To make the Wireless PrintServer more user-friendly, you can
give it a unique device name to help identify its location. (example: Marketing).
To change the Wireless PrintServer’s device name, click once on the Device
Name of the Wireless PrintServer you want to affect, then click on
Configuration, and then System. The System Configuration window will
appear. To include the Wireless 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 theWireless PrintServer in the Device Name field.
When you finish, click on Save. The new setting will be stored in the Wireless
PrintServer unit. To verify the change, click on 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.
If you are not using multiple protocols on your network, you may want to dis-
able one or more of the Wireless PrintServer's internal protocols; this may help
reduce unwanted network traffic.
To disable one of the Wireless PrintServer's protocols, click once on the Device
Name of the Wireless PrintServer you want to change, then click
Configuration, followed by System. The System Configuration window will
appear. Each protocol is listed, along with Enable and Disable buttons. Enable
or disable the protocols you want, then click on Save to save the changes.
CCaauuttiioonn!!Always leave at least one protocol enabled on the
Wireless 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.
Changing the Device Name
Enabling and Disabling Protocols
Wireless PrintServer
Refreshing the Device List: The Refresh Icon
To force Bi-Admin to refresh its list of PrintServers on the
network, click Refresh, and Bi-Admin will scan the net-
work 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 print-
ing details of each printer attached to the Wireless PrintServer.A password may
be required to access this information. You may be able to configure some
printers’ settings within the Printer Status window.
The Wireless 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
Wireless PrintServers do not support serial printing, the serial port icon will
always remain gray and inaccessible.
The Wireless PrintServer's IP address can be easily changed at any time. Click
once on the Device Name of the Wireless PrintServer whose address you want
to change, then click on Init Device and Set IP Address, which will bring up
the Set IPAddress window.
If the Default Name field is empty, enter the Wireless PrintServer’s SC num-
ber, which you copied from the Wireless PrintServer’s bar code sticker. Enter
the new IP Address, Gateway Address (optional), and Subnet Mask for the
Wireless PrintServer, then click Set. The new settings will be written to the
Wireless PrintServer unit.
Also, if you have a DHCP server, you can enable DHCP and leave all the IP,
Gateway, and Subnet values on zero. See the section on DHCP Support for
the Wireless PrintServer for more information.
Setting the Wireless PrintServer’s IP Address
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Logical Port Configuration:
Logical Port Configuration Icon
To set or change the Wireless PrintServer’s logical port set-
tings, highlight the Wireless 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 on Save to Device when
you are finished.
Upgrading the Firmware: The Firmware Upgrade Icon
To make sure that the Wireless PrintServer is running its
most current version of firmware, upgrade the device’s
ROM chip regularly. To do so, you must be able to access
the Wireless PrintServer device from your computer. Click
on the Upgrade Firmware icon and follow the instructions
on the screen.
Exiting Bi-Admin: The Application Exit Icon
To exit the Bi-Admin program, just click on the Exit icon.
Configuring Wireless: The Wireless Icon
To configure the wireless settings, just click on the
Wireless icon.
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The Bi-Admin program can locate Wireless PrintServers on networks other
than your own, given your network is running TCP/IP across a WAN or other
network-to-network link via a router. To attach Bi-Admin to a remote Wireless
PrintServer located on a remote network, click on Init Device, then Attach.
The Add Cross Segment PrintServer window will appear. Enter the IP
address of the remote unit, then click Set.The remote Wireless PrintServer will
appear in the list of available PrintServers, allowing you to configure it.
If the Wireless PrintServer seems locked up for any reason, you can reset it
from the Bi-Admin program. To reset a Wireless PrintServer, click once on the
Device Name of the Wireless PrintServer you want to reset, followed by Init
Device, then 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
Wireless PrintServer unusable, or if you simply want to start over from scratch,
you can set theWireless PrintServer back to the default mode so that the device
will operate just as it did when you purchased it. Click on Init Device, then
Restore Factory Default.
CCaauuttiioonn!!Restoring Factory Default will eerraasseeAALLLLof the work that
you have done on this unit since purchasing it.
Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote Wireless PrintServer
Resetting the Wireless PrintServer
Restoring Factory Default
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When the Configure Server screen appears, enter the Wireless PrintServer
name (in the example shown here SCA71107). Then enter your password (if
you created one) into the Password dropdown box and type it again in theVerify
Password to confirm it. Check all boxes that apply to your network next to the
Enable area under Protocols. Generally, AppleTalk is only for Macintosh net-
works. 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 Wireless
PrintServer. You can also test the printers by clicking the Print Test Page but-
ton corresponding to the printer you want to test.
The Server Page
The Printer Page
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ConfiguringtheWirelessPrintServer
Using the Web-based Utility
You can use the Wireless PrintServer’s built-in Web-based Utility to configure
the Wireless PrintServer. In order to open the Utility, follow the instructions
below.
Open your web browser and type http:// followed by the Wireless
PrintServer’s IP address in the browser’s Address box. Use the Bi-Admin soft-
ware to find the IP address. Press Enter.
The Password Screen will appear next. Leave the User Name field blank. The
Password field will be blank as well. If you want to password protect the
Wireless 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.
Accessing the Web-based Utility
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Click the Wireless tab to allow you to view information about the Wireless
PrintServer. No values can be changed on this screen. This screen is for infor-
mation only. Clicking the Refresh button causes the Wireless PrintServer to
retrieve this information again.
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Wireless PrintServer
Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TCP/IP values of the Wireless
PrintServer. If you are using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select DHCP
Client. If you need to assign the Wireless PrintServer a Fixed IP Address
(also known as Static IP Address), select this option and enter the appropriate
values under Device IP Address, Router IP Address, and Subnet Mask. To
find your router’s IP address, consult your router’s documentation. The Device
IP Address and Subnet Mask are the same as those of any PC connected to the
network. If you change the Wireless PrintServer’s IP address, make sure you
that you reconnect to the Wireless PrintServer using that new IP address.
Otherwise, you will not be communicating with the Wireless PrintServer.
Under the Connection settings, you can set how long you want the Wireless
PrintServer to delay between attempting connections to the network. You can
also specify the number of times that the Wireless 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, you can simply hit the Cancel but-
ton, which will 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.
The TCP/IP Page
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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
Wireless PrintServer cease to function 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 Wireless PrintServer to be associated with,
enter its name in the box next to AppleTalk zone.
The Printer Object type can be obtained from the manufacturer of the printer.
For each printer connected to the Wireless PrintServer, you will choose the
Communications Protocol that allows the devices on the network to communi-
cate. Choose either ASCII or Binary for each printer, according to the rec-
ommendation of the printer’s manufacturer.
If you make any mistakes prior to saving, you can simply hit the Cancel but-
ton, which will exit the screen without making any changes. Once you are cer-
tain of any changes you have made, click the Save button to implement the
changes.
The AppleTalk Page
NNoottee::Linksys does not support its products in an Apple networking environ-
ment. If you encounter trouble, consult your printer documentation for possi-
ble help with settings.
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Click the Status tab to allow you to view information about the Wireless
PrintServer. No values can be changed on this screen. This screen is for infor-
mation only. Clicking the Refresh button causes the Wireless PrintServer to
retrieve this information again.
The Status Page
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Click the Logical Printers tab to view or change the logical printer settings of
the Wireless PrintServer.
For each Logical Printer, the following fields are available:
Logical Printer(Port) - Select the Logical Printer Port you wish to configure.
(L1 to L8). Click the Get Data button to update the display with the current
data for the selected logical printer.
Port - Select the Printer Port which the Logical printer will use.
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 + line feed).
If you make any mistakes, you can simply hit the Cancel button, which will
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 Internet
Printing tab to view or
change the Internet
Printing values of the
Wireless PrintServer.
Internet Printing allows
you to automatically
print any e-mails that
are sent to a specific e-
mail account on your
network. This is espe-
cially useful for print-
ing information when
you are not connected
to the network. You can
print from anywhere
that you can access e-
mail.
The Mail Server IP Address is where you will enter the address of your mail
server. (This value must be a fixed IP address.) The Account Name and
Account Password must be entered next. Enter the password again to Verify
Password. Then, enter the time interval for the Wireless PrintServer to check
for e-mail to be printed, in hours and minutes in the Check Mail every: box.
You may even specify an e-mail address where mails that cannot be printed are
routed, which is useful for both graphic-intensive e-mails and for troubleshoot-
ing purposes. Enter this e-mail address in the Redirect unprintable Mail to:
box.
Under the Printer settings, enter the Printer Model in the box provided. You
can find this in the Device Manager. Then choose the Printer Port from the
drop down box.
Then, choose from the Options by placing a check mark next to your prefer-
ences. You can Print every E-Mail, choose to Print Banner Pages (default),
or Mail response when printed.
If you make any mistakes prior to saving, you can simply hit the Cancel but-
ton, which will exit the screen without making any changes. Once you are cer-
tain of any changes you have made, click the Save button to implement the
changes.
The Internet Printing Page
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Click the SNMP tab to view or change the SNMP settings of the Wireless
PrintServer.
The Wireless PrintServer supports SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol). This allows network supervisors to monitor and control the
Wireless PrintServer using network management platforms such as HP
OpenView, IBM SystemView, etc.
The appropriate MIB file must be imported into your SNMP management
program 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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Click the NetBEUI tab to view or change the NetBEUI connection settings
of the Wireless PrintServer.
Enter the name of the domain that you want the Wireless PrintServer asso-
ciated with in the Domain Name box. If you are unsure of the Domain
Name, you can find it out by looking on any computer already on the net-
work. In Windows 95, 98 and NT, right click Network Neighborhood and
select Properties. Under the Identification tab, there will be listed that com-
puter’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
Wireless 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 Response Time that you prefer for
the Wireless PrintServer. This is the amount of time (measured in seconds)
that the Wireless 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 prop-
erly.
If you make any mistakes prior to saving, you can simply hit the Cancel but-
ton, which will 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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Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is a new standards-based system to allow
remote printing from a PC to any accessible printer. Normally, the printer will
be attached to a computer or other device which functions as an IPP Server. For
client PCs, it is necessary to install a compatible IPP Client program. The
Client must also know the IP Address or URL or the IPP Server.
The Wireless PrintServer contains the necessary firmware to act as an IPP
Server. No additional configuration is necessary. However, the following
requirements must be met:
· The Wireless PrintServer must have a valid IP Address. For printing via
the Internet, theWireless PrintServer's IPAddress must be external (allo-
cated by your ISP), rather than an IP Address on your local LAN.
· Any Router, Gateway or Firewall linking your LAN to the Internet must
NOT block the IPP protocol.
· You must advise clients of the correct URL or IP Address of the IPP
Server. To use a URL rather than an IP Address, you need to register the
domain name for the URL.
· Unless clients are using Windows 2000, you must provide your clients
with the supplied IPP Client software. If it is not convenient to provide the
CD-ROM, supply the IPP CLIENT.EXE file, located in the IPP folder.
Installing from the CD-ROM
1. Insert the CD-ROM in your drive. If the program does not start automatical-
ly, click the Start button, choose Run and type d:\setup.exe in the drop-
down box (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
2. Follow the prompts until you reach the Select Installation screen, and select
IPP Client.
3. At the next screen, select the Install IPP Client option.
4. Click Next, and step though the remaining screens to complete the installa-
tion.
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Management Stations
No. Select the Management station (1..4), and click the Get Data button to
update the display for the selected item.
IPAddress Enter the IPAddress of the management station, which has the
SNMP program installed.
Community This is a text field. Enter the name of the community, normal-
ly "public" or "private".
Access Select the desired level of access.
Trap Receivers
No. Select the Trap Receiver number (1..4), and click the Get Data button
to update the display for the selected item.
IP Address Enter the IP Address of the Trap Receiver, which will be sent
the Trap message.
Community This is a text field. Enter the name of the community, normal-
ly "public" or "private".
Enable Check to enable; select the severity level. Note: Currently, all traps
are level one.
If you make any mistakes, you can simply hit the Cancel button, which will
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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5. Click Save to create the IPP port on your system.You will see a message con-
firming that the port has been created, then the following dialog:
6. Either select an existing printer to use the new port, and click OK.
OR
Click the Add New Printer button to create a new printer to use the IPP
port. This will start the Add Printer wizard. Follow the prompts to complete
the process. Ensure that the new printer uses the IPP port.
Installation is now complete.
· To create additional IPP Ports, repeat the entire procedure.
· The Proxy Server and other options are set individually for each IPP Port.
Changing the IPP Port Settings
After the IPP port is created, you can reach the Configure IPP Port screen by:
1. Open the Printers folder (Start - Settings - Printers)
2. Right-click the IPP Printer and select Properties.
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Installing using IPP CLIENT.EXE
1. Run this program to unzip the included files.
2. The IPP Setup program will then run.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
IPP Client Configuration forWindows 95/98/Millennium/NT 4.0
1. Run the Add IPP Port program entry created by the installation. A screen
like the following will be displayed.
2. If Internet access from your location is via a Proxy Server, checkAccess IPP
Server via Proxy Server, and enter details of your Proxy Server. (This will be
the same as your Browser configuration.)
3. Enter the IPAddress or URL of the IPP Server.
4. Click Select Device Port to view the available ports on the IPP Server and
select the appropriate port. A connection to the IPP Server will be estab-
lished at this time.
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