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    1-Port Wireless USB 2.0 Print Server Model # APSUSB201W User's Manual Ver. 2A
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    Server 3 3. Installing PS Utility 4 4. Configuring Network Setting 6 5. Verifying Network Connection 8 6. Running PS Wizard 10 7. Performing Operating System Print Test 13 8. Configuring Wireless AppleTalk/LPR Printing 42 12. Product Specifications 48 13. Appendix 49 Technical Support 49 1
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    the firmware. 1.1 Package Contents Unpack the package and check all the items carefully, and be certain that you have: • One 1-Port Wireless USB 2.0 Print Server • One AC Power Adapter • One Quick Installation Guide • One Installation CD containing the PS Utility program and the User's Manual If
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    the Ethernet cable after a wireless connection is established. Step 2 Make sure the printer is powered OFF, then connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the Print Server and attach the other end of the cable to the USB port of the printer. Step 3 Power ON the printer. Step 4 Plug one end
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    3. Installing PS Utility Step 1 Insert the provided CD and wait for the setup menu to appear. Step 2 Click on PS Utility. Note: If the setup menu does not appear automatically after you have inserted the CD, go to Start, Run, type D:\autorun.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and click OK.
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    Step 4 Click Next. Step 5 Click Yes. Step 6 Click Finish. 5
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    4. Configuring Network Setting Before configuring the Print Server's network setting, please take note of your computer's TCP/IP setting. Step 1 Click on Start, Run, and type command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for Windows 2000/XP) and click OK. Step 2 At the command prompt, type ipconfig and
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    Step 6 In the IP Address field, enter a valid IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway that matches your local area network. For example: If your computer's IP Address is 192.168.1.100, enter the same three numbers: 192.168.1 in the corresponding fields. Note: You can leave the last IP Address
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    , PS Utility, PS Utility v2.00. Step 2 Make sure the Print Server is detected under the Device Name. Step 3 Click on Show Web Setup to display the Print Server's Web Configuration Utility. Step 4 Click on the Management link and select Printer Status. Make sure the Printer Status displays On line. 8
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    fails to print a test page, please check the printer compatibility list on our web site at www.airlink101.com for a list of compatible printers. If your printer is not on the list, it may not be compatible with the Print Server. Step 6 Once the printer successfully prints out a test page, you may
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    : Make sure you have installed the printer driver locally on every computer that will use the print server in your network before running the PS Be sure to run the PS Wizard on all the computers that will use the print server in your network. Step 1 Insert the provided CD and wait for the setup menu
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    Step 3 Click Next. Step 4 Select the printer that is connected to the Print Server and click Next. 11
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    Step 5 Double-click on the Print Server Name, select the Printer Port Name, and click Next. Step 6 Click Finish and OK. (For Windows 95/98/ME, you'll need to reboot the computer). Step 7 Run the PS Wizard on all the computers in your network that will use the Print Server. 12
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    final step in setting up the Print Server is to perform an operating system print test. Please note that the instructions below are for Windows XP, but the steps are similar for all the other Windows operating systems. Step 1 Click on Start, Settings, Printers and Faxes. Step 2 Right-click on the
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    Step 3 Click on the Print Test Page button. Windows should print out a test page. You have successfully configured the Print Server for printing. 14
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    should use a wired connection to configure the following wireless settings before unplugging the network cable from the Print Server. Step 1 Open the web browser and type in the IP address of your Print Server. (Default is 192.168.1.254) Step 2 Verify the Printer Status is On line. Step 3 Click on
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    Connection Mode is set to Infrastructure. Step 5 Type in the SSID (network name) of your wireless router in the SSID field, or use the drop-down menu directly below the SSID field to choose your wireless router. Note: you can also click on the Site Survey button to view all the available
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    also need to set the identical encryption settings on the Print Server. For more information regarding how to set the encryption settings, please refer to the user's manual on the provided CD. Step 8 Verify your wireless connection with the steps outlined in Section 5, Verifying Network Connection
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    wired connection to configure the following wireless settings before unplugging the network cable from the Print Server. Note: Your wireless computer may lose Internet connection if you set it to print directly to the Print Server. Step 1 Go to Configuration, Wireless, and set the Connection Mode to
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    , you will also need to set the identical encryption settings on the Print Server. For more information regarding how to set the encryption settings, please refer to the user's manual on the provided CD. You have successfully configured the Print Server for wireless printing in Ad-Hoc mode. 19
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    on this button to change the IP Address and other TCP/IP settings for the Print Server. Update Firmware: Click on this button to update the Print Server's firmware. Note: You must download the updated firmware from www.airlink101.com first. Show Web Setup: Click on this button to display the Web
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    10. Using the Web Configuration Utility The Web Configuration Utility allows you to manage the full features of the Print Server with an easy-to-use user interface. You can start the Web Configuration Utility in two ways: 1. Click on the Show Web Setup button in PS Utility. or 2. Open your web
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    10.1 Management System The System page displays basic information about the Print Server. Click on Refresh to update the page. 22
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    Wireless The Wireless page displays the status of your wireless network. Click on Refresh to update the page. 23
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    Network The Network page displays the status of your local area network. Click on Refresh to update the page. 24
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    User The User page displays the Users Printing-Log, which shows which users have submitted print jobs through the Print Server. Click on Refresh to update the page. 25
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    the Print Server's configuration. USB Port Name: You can rename the Print Server's port name to a more user-friendly name or keep the factory default name. Description: Describe the printer that is attached to the Print Server (optional). PJL Printer: Choosing Yes will enable the support for Hewlett
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    Wireless The Wireless page allows you to configure the wireless settings of the Print Server. 27
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    , if WEP is enabled, all clients and Print Server must use the identical WEP key and key number. • SSID: Assign the SSID in this box. You can manually input the name or select one from the drop-down menu. To search for any available wireless AP within the network, click the Site Survey
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    you to configure various network settings of the Print Server. TCP/IP Manually Assign: Choose to manually assign an IP address for the Print Server (strongly recommended), or to obtain an IP address automatically. IP Address: Assign an IP address for the Print Server or keep the default. Subnet Mask
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    web configuration and IPP printing. If enabled, enter the second port number. Microsoft Network Workgroup: Enter the name of your workgroup. AppleTalk AppleTalk Zone: Enter the name of your AppleTalk Zone. USB: Enter your printer type. PostScript Level: Select your PostScript level. Font Group
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    page allows you to define which users can access the Print Server. Printing Control By configuring the Enable User Printing Control option (Yes or No), the user in the User List is permitted to access the print server or not. For the user(s) who is not in the User List, you can also limit the access
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    is used to send your E-mail. If your mail server needs to verify the user when sending E-mail, you have to input the Account Name and Password. E-mail Notification You can set the Print Server to send an E-mail alert message when the printer status changes. To enable this function, set the Enable
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    E-mail Printing • E-mail Printing (ASCII Text Only): Select Enable to enable the E-mail printing function. • Receive E-mail Interval: Enter the number in this box to set up the time (in minutes) to check/receive E-mails regularly. Click Save to save and activate any configuration changes. Click
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    layer. The test page is sent directly from the Print Server to the printer. This allows you to test the compatibility of your printer with the Print Server. Select the port that the printer is connected to and click on the Test button. Your printer should print out a test page. If not, verify that
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    E-mail Test E-mail Account Click Test to send a test E-mail message to the given administrator's E-mail address. Receive E-mail Click Yes to immediately check and receive E-mail, and then print out the mail when available. 35
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    Reset The Reset page lets you reset the Print Server without changing the setting back to factory default. Click on the Yes button to reset the Print Server. Factory Reset The Factory Reset page lets you reset the Print Server's setting back to factory default. Click on the Yes button to perform a
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    Upgrade When a new version of the firmware is available on our web site, www.airlink101.com, you can download the new firmware and proceed to the following page to upgrade the firmware. 1. Click Browse and browse to the location of the downloaded firmware. 2. Click Upgrade to begin the upgrade
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    Backup Device Configuration to File Click Backup to backup your current configuration of the print server. The file will be saved as Config.cfg Restore Device Configuration from File You can Help to display the Help page. About The About page displays the Print Server's firmware version number. 38
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    to set up your Mac OS settings to work with the Print Server. 11.1 Using Rendezvous Mac OS X provides a new feature called printer to the network and all the users on the network will see the new printer automatically appear in their Print Center without any configuration. The following instructions
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    Step 2 Select Rendezvous from the pop-up menu. Step 3 A list of Rendezvous-enabled printers will appear in the list. 40
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    Step 4 Choose the desired printer and select Generic. Step 5 The printer is installed into the system successfully. 41
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    to use AppleTalk or LPR printing instead of Rendezvous, Follow the instructions below. For Mac OS X Step 1 After attaching the Print Server to your network, change the IP Address of your Macintosh computer in order to access the Print Server's Web Configuration Utility. The default IP Address of the
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    Step 3 To print, open a document and select File > Print from the menu. Step 4 Select Edit Printer List from the Printer dialog box. Step 5 Click Add Printer and then select the desired printing protocol (AppleTalk or LPR Printers using IP). 43
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    , the Port Name of the Print Server will be displayed. Select the Port to which the PostScript printer is connected. Then, select the printer model from the dialog box. Click Add Printer to complete the Printer Port configuration. Select the Printer Port just configured in the Print window. Click
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    low-speed LocalTalk transport. Your Print Server can be used for network printing to PostScript printers. You can print from any Mac OS have to specify which zone the Print Server should be in. You should locate the Print Server in the same zone as most of the users who will be using it. If
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    may be different from the instructions provided below depending on the devices and the software you are using. Step 1 Select Chooser from the Apple menu to choose a printer connected to the Print Server. Step 2 In the left column of the Chooser window, select the desired printer. Please confirm that
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    file. Choose Select PPD. Step 5 Select the appropriate printer description file for your printer. Click Open. (If your printer is not listed, click Generic to use a generic printer description). The selected printer will become your computer's default printer. You may need to choose Page Setup in
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    Printer Connection Printer Interface: One USB port, compliant with USB 2.0 Hi-speed standard. Wireless Networking Network Standards: Wireless LAN standard IEEE802.11g. Network Data Transfer Rate: 54Mbps with fallback to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps. Network Mode: Support
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    Support E-mail: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web site: www.airlink101.com Copyright © 2004 AirLink101. All rights reserved. AirLink101, the stylized AirLink101 logo, specific product designations, and all other words and logos that are identified as trademarks and/or service
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1-Port Wireless USB 2.0 Print Server
Model # APSUSB201W
User’s Manual
Ver. 2A