NetComm NP3680W User manual

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Chapter1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................5
1.1 About this Manual ........................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Customer Support ........................................................................................................................................5
Chapter2 Product Overview..................................................................................................................7
2.1 Package Contents ........................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Physical Description .....................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Features and Benefits ..................................................................................................................................8
Chapter3 Basic Installation.................................................................................................................10
3.1 Connecting the Hardware ..........................................................................................................................10
3.2 WIreless Connection...................................................................................................................................10
3.3 Setting the IP Address of the NP3680W.......................................................................................................11
Chapter4 Installing the Print Server in Windows ...............................................................................15
4.1 Setting up Local Windows Print Server.........................................................................................................15
4.2 Connecting the NP3680W .........................................................................................................................16
4.3 Adding Network Printers in Windows ..........................................................................................................18
Chapter5 Connecting a File Server ....................................................................................................27
5.1 Preliminary ................................................................................................................................................27
5.2 Storage Names ..........................................................................................................................................27
5.3 Connecting USB Mass Storage to the Server................................................................................................28
5.4 Adding Your USB Mass Storages to Network with Security ............................................................................28
Chapter6 Connecting a Scanner.........................................................................................................35
6.1 Connecting HP All-In-One to the Server .......................................................................................................35
6.2 Using the Shared Scanner in Windows.........................................................................................................36
Chapter7 The Control Center .............................................................................................................39
7.1 Installing Control Center .............................................................................................................................39
7.2 Using the Control Center.............................................................................................................................39
7.3 Quitting the Control Center..........................................................................................................................44
Chapter8 The NetUSB Technology ......................................................................................................46
8.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................46
8.2 Connect & Disconnect ................................................................................................................................47
8.3 How to Use ................................................................................................................................................48
8.4 Limitations.................................................................................................................................................52
Contents

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Chapter9 The Server’s Web Pages .....................................................................................................54
9.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................54
9.2 Using the Server’s Web Pages.....................................................................................................................54
Chapter10 Email Alerting....................................................................................................................61
Chapter11 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................63
11.1LED Indicators............................................................................................................................................63
Chapter12 Restore Factory Defaults...................................................................................................66
12.1Using the Control Center.............................................................................................................................66
12.2Using the Server’s Web Pages.....................................................................................................................66
12.3Using Init Button.........................................................................................................................................67
12.4Default Parameters List ..............................................................................................................................67
Chapter13 Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................................70
Chapter14 The Init Button...................................................................................................................73
APPENDIX A Cable Information ...........................................................................................................75
RJ-45 Network Ports ........................................................................................................................................75
Straight and crossover cable configuration .........................................................................................................76
Straight-Through Cabling ...................................................................................................................................76
Cross-Over Cabling............................................................................................................................................76
APPENDIX B Registration and Warranty Information ..........................................................................77
Contact Information ...........................................................................................................................................77
Copyright Information.........................................................................................................................................77
Customer Information ........................................................................................................................................77
Product Warranty...............................................................................................................................................78
Limitations of Warranty ......................................................................................................................................79

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Introduction

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Thank you for purchasing this NP3680W USB MFP Server. The NP3680W is designed to connect your
AIO/MFPs (All-In-One/Multifunction Peripheral), printers, USB mass storages (hard drives, flash drives, and
memory card readers), and scanners, to your network, allowing all network users access to these shared
USB devices resources.
1.1 About this Manual
This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage
the NP3680W in various network environments.
To fully benefit from this document, you should be familiar with basic networking principles. The instructions
described in this manual are based on the settings for an out-of-the-box NP3680W. To reload the Factory
Default settings, you can reset the NP3680W back to Factory Defaults, which will restore most of the
settings. For details, please refer to the chapter “Restore Factory Defaults”.
1.2 Customer Support
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your product reseller. Or you can visit our
website at http://www.netcomm.com.au for latest product information. This document is subject to
changes without prior notice.
1.Introduction

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2.1 Package Contents
Verify that nothing is missing from the package by using the check list below. Please contact your dealer
if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable. Please confirm the items in the
package below:
• NP3680W
• One Quick Start Guide
• One CD (Utility and UG)
• Power Adapter 12VDC 1A
2.2 Physical Description
Ports
Power Adaptor Port: DC IN 12VDC/1A adaptor
Init Button: Reset to factory defaults and for TFTP Firmware upgrades
Ethernet Port: A twisted pair category 5 cable
Wireless Station: IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless station with an external antenna
USB Host Ports: USB 1.1/2.0 low, full, and Hi-Speed compliant
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Front Panel Indicators
Power Indicator: is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or if it blinks, there is a problem with the NP3680W or power adapter.
LAN Indicator: Blinks to indicate wired network activity. If it is lit, it indicates the wired network is active. If it is not lit, it
indicates that the NP3680W is not connected to the wired network.
WLAN Indicator: Blinks to indicate wireless network activity. If it is lit, it indicates the wireless network is active. If it is not lit,
it indicates that the NP3680W is not connected to the wireless network.
USB1 Indicator: is lit while a USB device connects to USB1 Port of this NP3680W. If it is not lit, or if it blinks, there is a
problem with the USB device or this NP3680W.
USB2 Indicator: is lit while a USB device connects to USB2 Port of this NP3680W. If it is not lit, or if it blinks, there is a
problem with the USB device or this NP3680W.
2.3 Features and Benefits
This NP3680W provides the following features and benefits:
Reliability: The NP3680W provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption.
Flexibility: The NP3680W supports Print/File/Scan sharing in all major computer systems and environments.
Easy to Install: The NP3680W installs, operates, and is managed in a reliable and easy fashion.
Security: You can assign administrator name and password to restrict login.
Monitoring: The NP3680W web pages and user software allow you to continuously monitor the status of connected
USB devices.
Future Proof: The firmware stored in the NP3680W Flash memory can be upgraded over the network. This allows you
to quickly update and enhance its operational features when new NP3680W software becomes available.

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3.1 Connecting the Hardware
1. Make sure that your USB devices are switched off and that the NP3680W Power Adapter
is disconnected.
2. Connect the USB devices to the USB ports with the USB cables.
3. Connect the NP3680W to the network with a twisted-pair category 5 cable, 10baseT or 100baseTX.
4. Turn on the USB devices and make sure they are ready for use.
5. Connect the Power Adapter to the NP3680W. The power indicator will light up and USB1 and USB2
indicators will flash in turn. When the LAN indicator lights up, the NP3680W is correctly connected to
the network. When the USB1 and USB2 indicators stop flashing, the NP3680W is ready to work.
3.2 Wireless connection
1. Install MFP Server Control Center. from the product CD
2. Start MFP Server Center and Auto-searching MFP server window will appear.
@if the wireless parameters are not correct or not set yet, you have to use LAN to access MFP Server Control Center
3. Double click your NP3680W server (or click the “Configure MFP Server” button) and type the
server’s username (default: admin) and password (default: admin)
4. From the server menu, select wireless. The Wireless dialog appears.
5. In order to join an existing wireless network, you have to set the correct network type (infrastructure
or ad-hoc),SSID, and the correct security method with the correct key information.
6. After modifying the wireless settings, select ‘Apply’, then ‘Yes’ to save the settings and restart
the NP3680W
7. Remove the Ethernet Cable to allow the NP3680W to wirelessly connect to your network
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3.3 Setting the IP Address of the NP3680W
3.3.1 Setting the IP Address Using the MFP Control Center
1. Install MFP Server Control Center. MFP Server Control Center is available in the NP3680W USB MFP
Server Product CD.
2. Start MFP Server Control Center and Auto-searching MFP Server window will appear.
@the wireless parameters are not correct or not set yet, you have to use LAN to access MFP Server Control Center
3. Double click your NP3680W in the list and enter the username (default: admin) and password
(default: admin).
4. After you have logged in successfully, select the TCP/IP tab. The Set IP Address dialog appears.
5. Click the button corresponding to your choice of IP setting method (static or dynamic using DHCP).
When assigning a static IP address you also have to define Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. If you
choose Automatically get IP by DHCP, you can use desired DNS by clicking the Manual DNS button
and manually assigning a DNS.
6. Click Apply to save your settings and the NP3680W will reboot.
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3.3.2 Setting the IP Address Using the NP3680’s Web Interface
1. If you don’t know the current IP of you Server, follow Step1~Step2 of ‘Setting the IP Address Using
the MFP Control Center’.
2. You can see the IP address of your NP3680W in the Server List. Open a Web Browser and enter the
NP3680W’s IP address or click the GoTo Homepage Icon of the Control Center.
3. Go to the web page and click the CONFIG menu icon.
4. Enter username (default: admin) and password (default: admin).

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5. Click the TCP/IP menu icon.
6. Click the button corresponding to your choice of IP setting methods (static or dynamic using DHCP).
When assigning a static IP address you also have to define Subnet Mask and Default Gateway.
7. Click Submit to save your settings. And the NP3680W will reboot. You have now finished the
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4.1 Setting up Local Windows Printer Driver
You are advised to install your Windows printer driver in advance. For most printers, you can install the printer
drivers with the following procedure:
1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers
and Faxes.
2. Double click Add Printer to start the Add Printer Wizard, and then click Next.
3. Click Local printer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug-n-Play printer check box to
avoid having to wait for the completion of another printer search, and then click Next. If you leave
this option selected, Windows will attempt to find the printer itself and figure out what kind it is. If
Windows does not find the printer, the wizard will continue as described in this task.
4. Select a Windows driver for your printer. Click Next.
5. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users. Select the appropriate radio
button and click Next and Finish.
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4.2 Connecting the NP3680W to your Network
To configure your NP3680W correctly, you should know which type of network topology that your NP3680W
is connecting to.
4.2.1 The NP3680W and Windows PC on Same LAN

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4.2.2 The NP3680W and Windows PC on Different LANs
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4.3 Adding Network Printers in Windows
Follow the instructions below to use the standard Windows Add Printer Wizard and the Control Center for
adding a network printer in Windows 2000, XP, 2003 and Vista.
@Before adding a network printer, you are advised to install the local Windows printer driver in advance.
@Before using network printer, you have to turn on “Use Printer Online” in installed network printer driver and then you can
use the printer.
4.3.1 Using Standard Windows Methods for LPR Printing Protocol
1. Open Printers and Faxes (Printers for Vista).
2. Right-click the printer for which you want to change settings, and then click Properties/ports.
3. Clear Enable bidirectional support and click Add port, and then click Standard TCP/IP Port from the
dropdown and click New port.
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5. In the Printer Name or IP Address box, enter the Host Name of the NP3680W (default: NP3680W)
or IP address of the NP3680W. (default: 192.168.1.100). In the Port Name box, enter your desired
names or USB1_LPR or USB2_LPR for printer connected to USB1 port and USB2 port, respectively.
Click Next.
@If your NP3680W is running on a different LAN than your Windows PC such as Internet PC, you must enter Server’s IP address in
Printer Name or IP Address box.
6. Click Custom/settings.
7. Click Settings and confirm that the settings are as below. The queue names are USB1_LQ,
USB2_LQ for USB1 and USB2, respectively. Click OK. Then Click Finish.
4.4.2 Using the Control Center for LPR Printing
1. Start the Control Center, select your NP3680W right click on it and click Set Printer.
2. Select USB1 Port or USB2 Port to add the printer in Set printer in box, choose to use Host Name or
IP address to represent the NP3680W in Select IP address or Host Name in printer port box, and
select the network printing protocol of Printing with LPR (Line Printer Remote).
@If your NP3680W is running on a different LAN than your Windows PC such as Internet PC, you must choose IP address in Select
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3. Click Apply.
4. Select the desired printer driver and click Set Port to Printer.
5. If you cannot find any printer driver in Printer List, please install your printer driver first or click Add
New Printer to install the printer driver.
4.3.3 Using Standard Windows Method for Raw TCP Printing
1. Open Printers and Faxes. (Printers in Vista)
2. Right-click the printer for which you want to change settings, and then click Properties.
3. Clear Enable bidirectional support and click Add port, and then click Standard TCP/IP Port from the
dropdown and click New port.
4. The “Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard” will pop up and click Next.
5. In the Printer Name or IP Address box, enter the Host Name of the Server (default: NP3680W) or IP
address of the NP3680W (default: 192.168.1.100)
6. In the Port Name box, enter USB1_RAW or USB2_RAW for printer connected to USB1 port and
USB2 port, respectively.
@If your NP3680W is running on a different LAN than your Windows PC such Internet PC, you must enter the Server’s IP address in
Printer Name or IP Address box.
7. Click Next.
8. Click Custom/settings.
9. The click Settings and confirm that the settings are as below. The default Port Number values are
9100, 9101 for USB port 1 and USB port 2, respectively. Refer to the NP3680W web interface or the
Control Center, you can get exact values. Click OK.
10. Click Finish.