StarTech.com PM1115UW User manual

Manual Revision: 11/09/2021
User Manual
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Wireless N USB 2.0 Network Print Server
SKUs: PM1115UW, PM1115UWEU
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Compliance Statements
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 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 in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment o 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 and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to
which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

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Déclaration d’exposition à la radiation
Cet équipement respecte les limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC dénies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et mis
en marche à une distance minimale de 20 cm qui sépare l’élément rayonnant de
votre corps.
L’émetteur ne doit ni être utilisé avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur ni
se trouver à leur proximité.
FCC ID: 2AA3I-PM1115UWB
IC: 11232A-PM1115UWB
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Protected Names and Symbols
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other protected names and/or symbols of third-party companies not related in
any way to StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative
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Safety Statements
Safety Measures
• Wiring terminations should not be made with the product and/or electric
lines under power.
• Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed
to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.
Mesures de sécurité
• Les terminaisons de câblâge ne doivent pas être eectuées lorsque le produit
et/ou les câbles électriques sont sous tension.
• Les câbles (y compris les câbles d’alimentation et de chargement) doivent
être placés et acheminés de façon à éviter tout risque électrique, de chute ou
de sécurité
安全対策
電源が入っている状態の製品または電線の終端処理を行わないでください。
ケーブル（電源ケーブルと充電ケーブルを含む）は、適切な配置と引き回しを
行い、電気障害やつまづきの危険性など、安全上のリスクを回避するように
してください。
Misure di sicurezza
• I terminiali dei li elettrici non devono essere realizzate con il prodotto e/o le
linee elettriche sotto tensione.
• I cavi (inclusi i cavi di alimentazione e di ricarica) devono essere posizionati
e stesi in modo da evitare pericoli di inciampo, rischi di scosse elettriche o
pericoli per la sicurezza.
Säkerhetsåtgärder
• Montering av kabelavslutningar får inte göras när produkten och/eller
elledningarna är strömförda.
• Kablar (inklusive elkablar och laddningskablar) ska dras och placeras på så
sätt att risk för snubblingsolyckor och andra olyckor kan undvikas.

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Warning Statements
• Read the entire manual and ensure the instructions are fully understood
before assembling and/or using this product.
• This product is intended for indoor use only and should not be used
outdoors.
Varningsmeddelanden
• Läs hela manualen och se till att du förstår instruktionerna innan du börjar
montera och använda produkten.
• Produkten är endast avsedd för användning inomhus och ska inte användas
utomhus.
Waarschuwingen
• Lees de gehele handleiding en zorg dat u de instructies begrijpt voordat u dit
product in elkaar zet en gebruikt.
• Dit product is alleen bedoeld voor binnengebruik en mag niet buiten
worden gebruikt.
注意
• 最初に取扱説明書を最後まで読み、本製品の組み立て方をすべて理解して
から組み立て作業を始めて下さい。
• 本製品は、室内での使用を想定しています。戸外では使用しないで下さい。
Dichiarazioni di avvertenza
• Leggere l’intero manuale e assicurarsi di aver compreso tutte le istruzioni
prima di iniziare ad assemblare e a utilizzare questo prodotto.
• Il prodotto è destinato all’uso in ambienti interni. Se ne sconsiglia l’impiego
in ambienti esterni.
Avertissements
• Lisez tout le manuel et assurez-vous que vous comprenez les instructions
avant de commencer à assembler et utiliser ce produit.
• Ce produit est uniquement destiné à une utilisation en intérieur et ne doit
pas être utilisé à l’extérieur.

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Mensagens de aviso
• Leia todo o manual e certique-se de que entende as instruções antes de
começar a montar e a utilizar este produto.
• Este produto destina-se apenas a uma utilização no interior e não deve ser
utilizado no exterior.
Advertencias de uso
• Lea todo el manual y asegúrese de haber comprendido bien las instrucciones
antes de proceder con el ensamblaje y el uso de este producto.
• El uso de este producto es solo para interiores y no debe utilizarse en
exteriores.
Warnhinweise
• Bevor Sie dieses Produkt montieren und verwenden, lesen Sie das gesamte
Handbuch und vergewissern Sie sich, dass Sie die Anweisungen verstanden
haben.
• Dieses Produkt ist nur zum Gebrauch in Innenräumen vorgesehen und sollte
nicht im Freien verwendet werden.

Table of Contents
Compliance Statements........................................................................i
Safety Statements..................................................................................iii
Warning Statements ..............................................................................iv
Product Diagram ....................................................................................1
Front View.................................................................................................................................................... 1
Back View ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Product Information ..............................................................................2
Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Congurations............................................................................................................................................ 2
Installation ..............................................................................................3
Default Settings......................................................................................................................................... 3
Basic Hardware Installation................................................................................................................... 3
Hardware and Software Installation................................................................................................... 3
Operation ................................................................................................20
LED Indicators............................................................................................................................................. 20
Reset Button................................................................................................................................................ 20
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Warranty Information............................................................................25
Limitation of Liability ............................................................................25
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Product Diagram
Front View
Back View
1WAN LED 5LED Indicators
2WPS Button 6USB-A Port
3Reset Button 7RJ45 Port
4DC Jack
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Product Information
Requirements
For the latest product software, product information, technical
specications, manuals, and Declarations of Conformance,
please visit:
www.startech.com/PM1115UW
www.startech.com/PM1115UWEU
Note: The Print Server does not support printing with Host-
Based Printers (e.g. CAPT, GDI, PPA).
Package Contents
• Wireless Print Server x 1
• Power Adapter x 1
• Product Insert x 1
Congurations
Operating
System
Function
PS Admin Utility /
Setup Wizard
Windows® XP,
Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Install a single
print server on a
network
Embedded Web
server
Windows, macOS,
and Linux
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Installation
Default Settings
• Username: admin
• Password: (None)
• Wireless Mode: Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer)
• SSID: PM1115UW
• IP Address: 192.168.0.10
Basic Hardware Installation
1. Turn OFF the Power to the Printer.
2. Connect the Print Server to the Printer, using an appropriate
USB Printer Cable.
3. Turn ON the Power to the Printer.
4. Connect the Power Adapter to the DC Jack, located on the
back of the Print Server.
5. Wait ~40 seconds for the Print Server’s Power On Self Test
(POST) to complete.
6. (Optional) Connect an RJ45 Network Cable to the Print
Server and to a Network Device (e.g. network switch or wall
jack).
Hardware and Software Installation
The PM1115UW can be installed using two distinct methods.
Method 1: For a streamlined installation, follow the steps
listed in the Basic Software Installation section. Please note
that this method is only available in Windows.

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Method 2: For other operating systems or for a more
advanced setup in Windows, follow the steps listed in the
Advanced Software Installation section.
Basic Software Installation
1. Connect an RJ45 Network Cable to the Print Server and
to a Network Device (e.g. network switch or wall jack). Wait
~40 seconds for the boot up sequence to complete. The
Printer will be connected in Step #13 of Basic Software
Installation.
2. Install the Print Server (PS) Wizard application on the
Computer that will be used for printing purposes. Connect
this Computer to the Network, utilizing a Wi-Fi Connection
or an Ethernet Cable. Conrm the Printer works while
directly connected to the Computer, using a USB Cable,
before continuing to the next step. If printing with a direct
USB connection is unavailable, download the Drivers for the
Printer from the manufacturer
Note: The PS Wizard application can be found by
navigating to the following link(s):
www.startech.com/PM1115UW
www.startech.com/PM1115UWEU
Navigate to the Drivers/Downloads tab and select
[pm1115uw] usb wireless n print server.zip.
3. Right-click the PS Wizard Shortcut and select Run as
Administrator. Select Ye s to allow the software to run.
4. At the Welcome screen, select Next to begin the software
installation. (Figure 1)

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5. At the Select a Print Server screen, select Next to start
searching for the Print Server (Figure 2). Select the desired
Print Server then select Next. (Figure 3)
Note: If the Print Server is not detected, check the Network
Connection.
Figure 1
Figure 3Figure 2

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6. (Optional )At the Change Settings screen, apply a Password
to the Print Server’s Web Interface by selecting Ye s then
enter the desired Password. The Web Interface is not
password protected by default. Select Next. (Figure 4)
7. At the Basic Wireless Settings screen, change the
Communication Type to Infrastructure. Change the SSID
to the Name of the Wireless Network that the Print Server
is to connect to. The other settings can be left unchanged.
Select Next. (Figure 5)
Figure 4
Figure 5

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8. At the Wireless Security screen, select the correct
Authentication Type for the wireless network. The eld for
Encryption type will then appear. Input the Pre-shared Key,
also known as the Wi-Fi Password, for the Network.
(Figure 6)
Note: The most common Encryption type is WPA2-PSK
(CCMP), also known as WPA2-AES. This may vary, depending
upon the Wireless Router.
Figure 6

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9. At the TCP/IP Settings screen, select Specify an IP address.
This gives the product a static IP. Enter the desired IP
Address, Mask IP Address (subnet mask), and the Gateway
IP Address information. Select Next. (Figure 7)
Note: A Gateway IP Address is not typically required.
10. At the Conrm Settings screen, check for any conguration
errors. Select Next. (Figure 8)
Figure 7
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11. At the Select a Printer screen, select the desired Printer to
use with the Print Server. If the desired Printer does not
appear in the list, select Add New Printer and complete the
steps required to add a new Printer. Select Next. (Figure 9)
12. At the Conrm Settings screen, check for any conguration
errors. Select Next. (Figure 10)
Figure 9
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13. At the Installation Complete! screen, select Finish.
Disconnect the RJ45 Network Cable from the Print Server.
Position the Print Server near the Printer. Connect the
Power Adapter to the DC Jack, located on the back of the
Print Server. Connect the Print Server to the Printer, using
an appropriate USB Printer Cable. (Figure 11)
Note: The RJ45 Network Cable is no longer required for the
Print Server.
Upon completion of the Basic Software Installation steps, a
Networked Printer can be added to any Computer within the
Subnet by following the instructions in the Setting Up a Printer
in Windows or Setting Up a Printer in macOS sections.
Advanced Software Installation
1. Connect the Power Adapter to the DC Jack, located on the
back of the Print Server.
2. Wait ~40 seconds for the Print Server’s Power On Self Test
(POST) to complete.
Figure 11

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3. Connect an RJ45 Network Cable to the Print Server and to
a Network Device (e.g. network switch or wall jack).
4. Set the Network Adapter on the Computer to the following
settings:
• IP Address: 192.168.0.xxx
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
• Gateway: N/A
5. Access the Web Graphic User Interface (GUI) for the Print
Server by entering the following into the Address Bar of a
Web Browser:
• 192.168.0.10
6. Log into the Web GUI using the following credentials, if
prompted:
• Username: admin
• Password: (none)
7. After logging in to the Web GUI, select the Setup tab then
the TCP/IP sub-tab.
8. Select Use the following TCP/IP settings.
• Set the IP Address to an available IP address within the
available address pool of the Network Device
• Set the Subnet Mask to the subnet mask of the Network
Device. This Subnet Mask is typically 255.255.255.0
• Set the Default Router to the IP Address of the Network
Device
9. Select Save & Restart at the bottom of the page. Allow the
Print Server to Reboot.
Note: If the Print Server will be utilizing a Wired Ethernet
Connection, the setup is complete.

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10. Change the TCP/ IP Settings on the Computer’s Network
Adapter to match the Settings used in Step #8.
11. Access the Web GUI for the Print Server by entering the IP
Address selected in Step #8.
12. If prompted, access the Web GUI for the Print Server by
entering the Default Credentials listed in Step #5.
13. After logging in to the Web GUI, select the Setup tab then
the Wireless sub-tab.
14. Select the Basic Settings section and change the Network
Type from Ad-Hoc to Infrastructure.
15. Scroll down to the Site Survey section and select the
Wireless Router’s SSID from the List of SSIDs, using the
Radio Buttons, located on the left-hand side of the page.
• If the Wireless Router’s SSID does not display immediately,
select the Refresh button.
16. Select Save & Restart, located at the bottom of the page.
Allow the Printer Server to reboot.
17. Refresh the Internet Browser page to connect to the Web
GUI.
18. If prompted, access the Web GUI for the Print Server by
entering the Default Credentials listed in Step #5.
19. After logging in to the Web GUI, select the Setup tab then
the Wireless sub-tab.
20. In the Basic Settings section, the SSID should now match
the SSID of the Wireless Network. If the SSIDs do not
match, return to Step #14.

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21. In the Advanced Settings section, select the correct
Authentication Type for the Wireless Network Device.
Most networks use WPA2-PSK. However, this will vary
depending on how the Wireless Network Device was
congured.
Note: Consult the Manual for the Wireless Network
Device to determine the best way to verify the Authentica-
tion Type.
22. In the Advanced Settings section, select the correct
Encryption Type for the Wireless Network Device. Most
networks default to the Encryption Type of AES (CCMP).
However, this will vary depending on how the Wireless
Network Device was congured.
Note: Consult the Manual for the Wireless Network
Device to determine the best way to verify the Encryption
Type.
23. In the Advanced Settings section, enter the Wi-Fi Password
in the Network Security Key text box.
24. Select Save & Restart, located at the bottom of the page.
Allow the Printer Server to reboot.
25. Refresh the Internet Browser page to connect to the Web
GUI.
26. If prompted, access the Web GUI for the Print Server by
entering the Default Credentials listed in Step #5.
27. After logging in to the Web GUI, select the Setup tab then
the Wireless sub-tab.