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, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect the User's Manual on the CD-ROM. The software and specifications are subject to change without notice. Please visit our web site www.edimax.com for
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with Print Server 4 4. MFP Server Installation in Windows 2000/XP/Vista ........ 6 4.1 Hardware Installation Procedure 6 4.2 Software Installation Procedure 7 4.2.1 EZMax Installation Wizard 8 4.2.2 MPF Server Utility Installation 9 4.3 MFP Server Utilities 18 4.4 Install the MFP Drivers
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71 8.4.1 System 71 8.4.2 Wireless 73 8.4.3 TCP/IP 80 8.4.4 Save Settings 81 8.5 System Tools 82 8.5.1 Load Default 82 8.5.2 Upgrade Firmware from Browser 83 9. LPR Printing 84 10. RAW Printing 90 11. IPP Printing 96 11.1 Introduction 96 11.2 System Setup 96 11.2.1 MFP Server Side 96 11
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13.2.1 Enable MFP Server's TCP/IP Support .... 124 13.2.2 Setup MFP Server's IP Address 124 13.2.3 Verify MFP Server's IP Address 127 13.2.4 Configure Remote LPD Printing on the Host 127 14. MFP Server Installation in MAC OS 129 14.1 MAC 10.4.x 129 14.2 MAC 10.3.x 130 15. Troubleshooting 134
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a traditional print server. It supports TCP/IP network protocol and LPR, RAW and IPP printing protocols. It can share print function in the various common network operating systems including Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, Unix, Linux and MAC OS 9.x above. This MFP Server (PS-1206MFg or PS-1208MFg only
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The MFP server is the best solution for users to share MFP or printer conveniently and easily. It offers the most flexibility and manageability for MFP or printer on your Local Area Network at an extremely low cost and with an absolute minimum setup and maintenance required. 2
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2. Product Package This package contains the following components: „ One MFP Server „ One Antenna (PS-1206MFg or PS-1208MFg only) „ One Power Adapter „ One Quick Installation Guide „ One CD (EZmax Wizard / Utility, Multi-language Quick Installation Guide & User Manual) 3
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. If the MFP Server is connected to a printer but not MFP, users still can share printing function through the operation mode. The supported OS in this mode is Windows 2000 SP4 above, Windows XP SP1 above and Windows Vista. The MFP Server mode doesn't support Windows 98SE/ME/NT, Linux/Unix or MAC OS
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Print Server Mode: The MFP Server also supports LPR, IPP and RAW printing protocols, which enable users to share print function from MFP or Printer. The supported OS is Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista,Unix, Linux and MAC OS 9.x above. In Windows Vista, the MFP Server only supports LPR printing protocol.
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Status LED is unlighted, the MFP Server is ready. Note: 1. You must use the power adapter shipped along with the MFP Server, do NOT use any other power adapter from other sources. 2. To prevent the compatibility problem between MFP Server and a few MFP or printer, it is recommended that you power
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. This program can be run in Windows 2000 SP4 above, Windows XP SP1 above and Windows Vista. The following procedures are running in Windows XP, for Windows 2000 and Windows Vista, the procedures are similar. Tip: You have to uninstall all the MFP server drivers and utilities if you have installed
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network connection. We will not provide any instruction for the EZMAX Setup Wizard here. If you lose the CD ROM or you prefer the traditional setup procedure, please follow the instruction as following step in this quick installation guide. ** Default login user name & password: User name: admin
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CD-ROM drive's root directory or download it from Edimax website. If you have any question please check with Edimax local technical support team. 1. Please execute the MFP Server Utility installation software manually. 2. The "MFP Server Utilities - InstallShield Wizard" is displayed, please click
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3. Click "Next" to install the MFP Server utilities in the default folder or click "Change" to specify the destination folder where you would like to install the MFP Server utilities. 4. The system starts installing the MFP Server Utilities. 10
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5. The "MFP Server Configuration" screen is displayed. If you want to configure the MFP Server, please click ""Next" directly. Or you can select "No, I will configure the MFP Server later" and click "Next" to complete the installation. The following steps are for MFP Server Configuration. 11
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6. The MFP Server List will auto search the MFP Servers in the network. Select the MFP Server you want to setup and click "Next" to continue. 7. Enter the "User Name" and "Password" of the MFP Server you have selected to login the MFP Server. The default "User Name" is "admin"; default "Password" is
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8. Set the "Alias Name" and the "MFP Server Description" to the MFP Server here. Click on "Next". Note: You can define the location or other information of the MFP Server for easy to find the MFP by filling "MFP Server Description". 13
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the network settings for the MFP Server manually. By default, the network settings are as follows. IP Address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 If you have selected "DHCP", the MFP Server will try to determine your network settings automatically. If a DHCP Server is present within the network
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like to connect from the list and click "Next". You may choose to scan for the wireless access point or router (Infrastructure mode) or the wireless adapters (Ad Hoc mode). Or, you can manually enter the wireless network information (Manual mode). By default, the wireless settings are as below. Mode
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Settings" screen will be appeared. You have to select the "Security Mode" and enter the key the same as the settings on your wireless devices. For more information about the security settings, please refer to the Section 7.8. 12. The configurations are finished. Please click "Finish" to apply
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13. Click "Finish" to complete the installation. Note: If the Windows XP Firewall in your system has been enabled, the MFP Server will automatically open ports for the MFP Server programs smoothly run in your system. It will not cause abnormal behaviors or unsafe on your system. 14. Choose if you
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15. The default wireless setting is "Auto" mode. The MFP Server will detect if the MFP Server is connected to a wired LAN network through the attached Ethernet cable. If yes, it will work in wired network. To enable the wireless setting, please remove the Ethernet cable. For more detailed
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automatically find the MFP Servers and the connected MFPs in the network and show it in the "MFP Server List". Before you start to install the MFP selected from the "MFP Server List", please check your computer's MFP installation status. „ You never install the MFP drivers/utilities; please refer
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manual of the MFP. Some MFP requires users to install the drivers/utilities before connecting the MFP to your computer. Some MFP requires connecting the MFP installation. To connect the MFP to your computer through the MFP Server just like you have directly connected the MFP to your computer through
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you want to install in the "MFP Server List" and click "Connect" button. 2. The Windows will detect the new hardware and prompt to install the MFP drivers. When the system stops prompting, the drivers are all installed. If the system can't find the MFP driver, please insert the installation CD of
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3. After you have completed the MFP installation, you will see the MFP is added to the "Printers and Faxes" in Windows. 22
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Utilities has been installed To bundle the MFP drivers/utilities that you have installed to the MFP Server, please follow the steps below. 1. Select the MFP that you want to install in the "MFP Server List" and click "Connect" button. 2. The Windows will detect the new hardware and prompt to install
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3. After the installation, a copy of the MFP will be added to the "Printers and Faxes" in Windows. Tip : The new copy of the MFP is bundled to the MFP Server. Please use the MFP to share print, scan, card reader or fax functions through the network. 24
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sharing print, scan, card reader or fax function provided by the MFP. Tip 1: If you have finished using the MFP, please click "Disconnect" to release the MFP. Another users can't use the MFP until the MFP is released Tip 2: It is recommended to enable "Auto Release" setting. The MFP Server will
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5.1 Share Print The MFP will be added to "Printers and Faxes" in the Windows after the MFP is installed. When you have connected to the MFP by clicking "Connect" in the "MFP Manager", the MFP Server will auto create the connection between the MFP and your computer and then you can print a document
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5.2 Share Scan Most of the MFP provides scan utility for users. You can scan pictures or documents through the utility. In Windows XP and Windows Vista, user can also scan from Windows XP and Windows Vista scanning utility. An example: HP 1600 Series Utilities Windows XP Scanning Utility 27
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5.3 Share Card Reader If the MFP supports card reader function, you can read the files from the plugged card reader through the MFP Server. 28
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will be added to "Printers and Faxes" in the Windows. When you have connected to the MFP by clicking "Connect" in the "MFP Manager", you can fax a file through the MFP Server to the fax device. Procedures to fax a file 1. In the Microsoft Office or other programs, select "Print" from the "File" menu
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3. The "Send Fax" screen is popped up, please configure the file and enter the fax number. Click "Send Fax" to fax the file. 30
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in the MFP Server List. Users can select a MFP and click "Connect" to connect the MFP just like you have directly connected the MFP to your computer through USB cable. It also displays the information of the connection status. When you don't want to use the MFP or Printer, please click "Disconnect
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MFP Server List MFP Server List The "MFP Server List" will list all the MFP Servers within the network. You can find the information of the MFP Servers including "MFP Server Name", "MAC ID", "IP Address" and the device that is connected to the MFP Server. MFP Server/MFP When you are clicking on the
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for asking to disconnect the MFP. Refresh Refresh the "MFP Server List" immediately. Connect Let the MFP be connected to your computer. Disconnect Disconnect the selected MFP. Add to My Favorite Add the MFP Servers that you frequently use to "My Favorite List". Auto Release To avoid you
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List My Favorite List The "My Favorite List" will list your favorite MFP Servers. You can find the information of the MFP Servers including "MFP Server Name", "MAC ID", "IP Address" and the device that is connected to the MFP Server. MFP Server/MFP The information listed here are the same as MFP
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Server from the "My Favorite List". Auto Release To avoid you occupy the MFP overtime; you can when idle time is setup auto release function. It is used to over xx minutes automatically disconnect the current connection (5-255) after the MFP is idle for a specified period of time. By default
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some MFPs or printers even though the MFP is not connecting by a user. Please follow the message to retry and the MFP will queue your printing job in your computer spooler. The MFP Server will then print the job after the MFP is idle or disconnected. To add the MFP to the Auto Connect List, please
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in the following screen. Select the MFP Server you would like to add to the list. 3. Select the MFP that is connected to the selected MFP Server. Click "Ok". Note that in some cases, new coming printing jobs cannot be printed because the MFP is already disconnected. It will cause unformatted
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4. The setup is finished. 38
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6.4 Quick Setup Right click on the MFP Server icon in the system tray you can see the MFP servers you have designated to "My Favorite List". You can directly connect or disconnect the MFP and check the MFP information from the here easily. 39
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Or it will be grayed. Quick Setup Disconnect Disconnect the selected MFP. The "Disconnect" will be available only for the current user. Information To check more information about the MFP Server and the MFP, please click this button. The information will be listed as the illustration above. 40
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General Setting Run MFP Manager Execute the "MFP Manager" when Windows when Windows starts starts every time. By default, it is enabled. Minimized when start Minimized the "MFP Manager" to an icon in MFP Manager the system tray when you start the "MFP Manager". By default, it is disabled
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for MFP Server If there is an MFP Server is not in the network as your computer, you can enter the IP Address of the MFP Server to do the remote search. The MFP Server in the "Remote MFP Server List" will be added to the "MFP Server List" for you to configure. Note: If the remote MFP Server you
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: IP Address and DHCP Server Configuration. „ System Configuration: MFP Server Network Ability Setting and Firmware Upgrade. „ Wireless Configuration: Search for the available wireless networks and configure the wireless settings of the MFP Server for the wireless connection. „ MFP Server Management
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system's available network protocols to search for all MFP Servers on the network. All available MFP Servers will be listed under "Server Group" on the left side of the window. You must select the MFP Server you would like to configure from the list. The system will, at the same time, display
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MFP Server will be showed on the right side of the window. The information of the MFP Server displayed are including MAC ID, Model Type, Firmware Version, status of each server port, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and supported printing protocols...etc. You can refresh the MFP Server
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the setup items of the current selected MFP Server will be showed on the right side of the window. Double click one of the icons to set up the selected MFP Server. A screen will pop up to verify "User Name" and "Password" of the MFP Server. The default values are: User Name: admin, Password: 1234
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window will pop-up. You can see basic MFP Server information in this page. You also can configure the "Server Name", "User Name" and "Password" here. Server Name, the name of the MFP Server. You can use this name to identify the MFP Server when you are searching for the MFP Server by the "Server
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7.6 TCP/IP Configuration Double Click "TCP/IP" icon and the TCP/IP configuration window will pop-up. 48
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to enter the IP setting page. If you need the MFP Server to automatically get an IP from DHCP server, select "Auto IP". You also can select "Static IP" to manually assign "IP Address", "Subnet Mask" and "Gateway" for the MFP Server. By default, "Static IP" is enabled and the default settings are as
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Fill in the "Starting Address", "Range", "Subnet Mask", "Gateway" and "DNS"; then the MFP Server will assign a unique IP within the range for each DHCP client. Disable - The DHCP Server is disabled. You have to build up a DHCP Server in the network or set the IP Address for each client manually. 50
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"Upgrade" button to finish the firmware update process. Tip: Before you upgrade the firmware, please make sure that the IP Address settings of the MFP Server are in the same network as your computer. Load Default: If you want to reset the MFP Server to default factory settings, please click "Load
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can select "Auto", Enable" or "Disable" to manually configure the wireless function. Auto - "Auto" is the default setting of the MFP Server. At this mode, the MFP Server will automatically decide to enable or disable the wireless function. When the MFP Server starts up, it will auto-detect if the
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use the MFP Server through wireless LAN. If the wireless configuration does not work, please plug the Ethernet cable again, restart the MFP Server and configure the MFP Server through Ethernet until the wireless LAN settings are correct. The default settings of the MFP Server wireless function are
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can select "Auto", Enable" or "Disable" to manually configure the wireless function. Auto - "Auto" is the default setting of the MFP Server. At this mode, the MFP Server will automatically decide to enable or disable the wireless function. When the MFP Server starts up, it will auto-detect if the
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have to let the MFP Server associate with an access point. You let the MFP Server scan for an available access point automatically or manually assign the SSID of the access point you want to use. If you select to let the MFP Server scan for an available access point, the following window will pop up
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The table will list the available access points near the MFP Server. Select an access point in the list and click "Next". If you cannot find the access point that you want to use, click "Scan" to let the MFP Server scan again. Ad Hoc Mode: 56
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station that you want to connect or manually assign a channel. If you select to let the MFP Server scan for an active wireless station, the following window will pop up. The list is the scanned active wireless stations. Select a wireless station in the list and click "Next". If you cannot find
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Both "Infrastructure" and "Ad-Hoc" mode have to go through the following procedure: 58
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This MFP Server supports WEP and WPA-PSK security mode. If you want to use WEP encryption to protect your wireless network, you have to select "WEP(ASCII)" or "WEP(HEX)". If you want to use WPA-PSK, you have to select "WPA-shared key" or "WPA-None" specified for Ad Hoc mode. The wireless security
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WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for the MFP Server. This setting is only valid when the security mode is in Enter four key values by following the rules below and select one key as the default key. If the key length is 64-bit, enter 10-digit Hex values or
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WPA-shared key or WPA-None Security Mode: "WPA-shared key" (for an infrastructure network) or "WPA-None" (enables WPA security for your ad hoc network) requires users to select the advanced encryption methods, i.e. TKIP or AES and enter a set of shared key. 61
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configuring the wireless security, click "Next" to go to next step. You can select to let the MFP Server automatically obtain IP settings with DHCP client or manually assign the IP settings. If you manually assign the IP settings, you have to enter IP address, subnet mask and default gateway address
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When you finish configuring the IP settings, click "Next" to confirm the IP Address configuration. Click "Save" to save the wireless configuration. 63
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7.9 MFP Server Management Double Click "MFP Server Management" icon and the MFP Server configuration window will pop-up. You are able to manage the MFP Server as below. Force Release: Select the port number and then click "Force Release" will help to you disconnect the current connection between the
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7.10 Report Click "Report" icon on the tool bar, the Report window will pop up. The report lists basic information of all available MFP Servers on the network. The information includes Device Name, MAC ID, Model Type and Firmware Version of MFP Server. 65
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's various main functions in browsers. Simply enter MFP Server's IP address into your browser's address field to manage a MFP Server by MFP Server's built-in Web Server. The default IP Address, User Name and Password settings of the MFP Server are as follows. IP Address: 192.168.2.2 User Name: Admin
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Web Browser to review the status or configure the settings of the MFP Server. After entering the IP address of the MFP Server, a login page display. You have to enter correct "User Name" and "Password" before going to the Web Management pages. Note: Default User Name is "admin", default password is
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8.3 Device Setup 8.3.1 System System Information includes "Device Name", "MFP Server Name", "Model Type", "Firmware Version", "MAC Address", "Wireless Configuration", and the protocols enabled status, etc. 68
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This page lists information and the status of MFP or printer connected to the MFP Server port. The status of the MFP or printer includes "Connected", "Ready", "Off Line" or "Paper Out". Connected: a user clicks "Connect" button in the "MFP Manager" utility, and the connection between the user
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8.3.3 TCP/IP This page lists all TCP/IP settings of the MFP Server including "IP Address", "Subnet Mask" and "Gateway". It also can tell the DHCP server is "On" or "Off". 70
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left side to reboot the MFP Server. 8.4.1 System You can change the MFP Server name and password of the MFP Server from here. MFP Server Name, the name of the MFP Server. You can use this name to identify the MFP Server when you are searching for the MFP Server by the "Server Manager" utilities. 71
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, enter the same password for the MFP Server again. 8.4.1.1 Advanced Settings Some advanced feature of the MFP Server can be set here. TCP/IP Printing (LPR/IPP/RAW): This MFP Server supports TCP/IP network protocol and LPR/IPP/RAW printing protocols. By default these protocols are enabled. 72
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LAN settings are correct. You can enable/disable the wireless function and set up the wireless parameters for the MFP Server from here. The parameters include "Function", "Mode", "ESSID" and "Channel Number". You can manually set the wireless network that you want to connect in this page or use
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active network by Ethernet cable when starting up, the MFP Server will run in Ethernet mode. If the MFP Server is not connected to an active network by Ethernet cable when starting up, the MFP Server will run in wireless LAN mode. The MFP Server default is in "Auto" mode. Mode is the operation mode
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SSID, BSSID, Channel, Type, Encryption and Signal Strength. You can select one wireless device in the list for this MFP Server to associate with or you have to go back to Wireless page to manually setup the wireless parameters. There is "WLAN Function" setting for you to setup Auto/Disable/Enable
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8.4.2.2 Encryption This MFP Server supports WEP and WPA-PSK security mode. If you want to use WEP encryption to protect your wireless network, you have to select "WEP". If you want to use WPA-PSK, you have to select "WPA-PSK" (for an infrastructure network or "WPA-None" (enables WPA security for an
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the WEP encryption keys for the MFP Server. Default Key - Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data. Only the key you select it in the "Default key" will take effect. Key 1 - Key 4 - The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted within the wireless
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key" (for an infrastructure network) or "WPA-None" (enables WPA security for your ad hoc network) requires users to select the and it is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for the security in the wireless network. Key - Enter 8 to 63 digits of ASCII format to be the key for the
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You can configure the MFP Server to automatically get IP from DHCP server or manually specify static IP. If you need the MFP Server to automatically get an IP from DHCP server, select "Enable Obtain TCP/IP Settings Automatically (Use DHCP/ BOOTP)". You also can select "Disable Use the following TCP
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8.4.4 Save Settings After configuring the MFP Server, you have to click the "Save Settings" to save the settings and restart the system. 81
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8.5 System Tools 8.5.1 Load Default You can use this page to restore the factory default settings. All of your previous setup will be cleared. 82
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from Browser You can upgrade new firmware for this MFP Server in this page. Click "Browse" to select the new firmware in your storage and then click "OK", the firmware will be updated in several minutes. Be aware that if you have started upgrading firmware, you have to follow all the upgrading
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to MFPs or printers via TCP/IP for printing sharing. The computer with Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista operating system can use the protocol to share printing in the network. MFP Server can support LPR printing by default. If you install the MFP Server in Windows 98SE/Me/NT, the MFP Server
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4. Select "Local Printer attached to this computer" and click "Next". 5. Choose "Create a new port" and "Standard TCP/IP Port". Click "Next". 85
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6. Please make sure that the MFP Server and the MFP or Printer have turned on and connected to the network correctly before you continue. Click "Next". 7. Enter the IP Address of the MFP Server in the "Printer Name or IP Address". Click "Next". 86
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8. Select "Custom" and click "Settings". When you have finished the settings at step 9, click "Next" to continue. 9. Select "LPR" and enter "lpt1" in the "Queue Name", click "OK". By default the queue name of the MFP Server is "lpt1". 87
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10. Click "Finish". 11. Select a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click "Next". If your printer is not in the list, click "Have Disk..." to install the driver of the printer. After installation, the printer model will be added to the list. 88
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12. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not. Click "Next". 13. You have added the network printer to the PC successfully. The information of the printer is displayed in the windows. Click "Finish". 89
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Printing RAW Printing allows users to connect to MFPs or printers via TCP/IP for printing sharing. The computer with Windows 2000/XP/2003 operating system can use the protocol to share printing in the network. MFP Server can support RAW printing by default. To configure the RAW setting in Windows
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4. Select "Local Printer attached to this computer" and click "Next". 5. Choose "Create a new port" and "Standard TCP/IP Port". Click "Next". 91
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6. Please make sure that the MFP Server and the MFP or Printer have turned on and connected to the network correctly before you continue. Click "Next". 7. Enter the IP Address of the MFP Server in the "Printer Name or IP Address". Click "Next". 92
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8. Select "Custom" and click "Settings". When you have finished the settings at step 9, click "Next" to continue. 9. Select "RAW" and enter "lpt1" in the "Queue Name", click "OK". By default the queue name of the MFP Server is "lpt1". 93
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10. Click "Finish". 11. Select a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click "Next". If your printer is not in the list, click "Have Disk..." to install the driver of the printer. After installation, the printer model will be added to the list. 94
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12. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not. Click "Next". 13. You have added the network printer to the PC successfully. The information of the printer is displayed in the windows. Click "Finish". 95
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a convenient way of remote printing service by TCP/IP. The MFP Server can support IPP printing in Windows 2000/XP/2003 by default. By using the IPP printing, you can share the printer to all the PC's that can access the MFP Server by IP. You can even share your MFP or printer to Internet users. 11
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3. The "Add Printer Wizard" is displayed. Click "Next". 4. Select "A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer". Click "Next". 97
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office network" and enter the URL of MFP Server. The URL format is "http://IP:631/Port Name". The IP should be the MFP Server's IP. The number 631 is IPP standard port number. Port Name is the port name of MFP Server that your printer is connected to. The default port name is "lpt1". One example of
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a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click "Next". If your printer is not in the list, click "Have Disk..." to install the driver of the printer. After installation, the printer model will be added to the list. 7. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not
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8. You have added the network printer to the PC successfully. The information of the printer is displayed in the windows. Click "Finish". 100
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12.MFP Server Installation in Windows 98SE/Me/NT This MFP Server supports TCP/IP network protocol and IPP, RAW and LPR printing protocols, it can be a print server when you operate it in Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista, Unix/Linux and MAC OS. The IPP and RAW printing protocols can be used in
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. This program can be run in Windows 2000 SP4 above, Windows XP SP1 above and Windows Vista. The following procedures are running in Windows XP, for Windows 2000 and Windows Vista, the procedures are similar. Tip: You have to uninstall all the MFP server drivers and utilities if you have installed
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can be run in Windows 2000/XP/Vista. The following procedures are operated in Windows XP. You can install the MFP Server by EZMAX Setup Wizard start the configuration. The wizard will guide you to finish your network connection. We will not provide any instruction for the EZMAX Setup Wizard here.
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ROM drive's root directory or download it from Edimax website. If you have any question please check with Edimax local technical support team. 1. Please execute the MFP Server Utility installation software manually. 2. The "MFP Server Utilities - InstallShield Wizard " will be displayed. Click "Next
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3. Click "Next" to install the MFP Server utilities in the default folder or click "Change" to specify the destination folder where you would like to install the MFP Server utilities. 4. The MFP Server Utilities are being installed. 105
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5. The "Configuration" screen is displayed. If you want to configure the MFP Server, please click ""Next" directly. Or you can select "No, I will configure the MFP Server later" and click "Next" to complete the installation. The following steps are for the MFP Server Configuration. 106
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6. The MFP Server List will auto search the MFP Servers in the network. Select the MFP Server you want to setup and click "Next" to continue. 7. Enter the "User Name" and "Password" of the MFP Server you have selected to login the MFP Server. The default "User Name" is "admin"; default "Password" is
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and configure the network settings assigned by the DHCP Server. If no DHCP Server is present, please assign the network settings of the MFP Server manually. By default, the network settings of the MFP Server in "Manual IP" selection are as below. IP Address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255
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Note: The MFP Server IP Address should be in the same network segment with the connected computer. If the network settings are incorrect, a you don't want to set it now, please click "Cancel" to finish the installation. You can then use the "Server Manager" utility to configure the MFP Server. 109
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like to connect from the list and click "Next". You may choose to scan for the wireless access point or router (Infrastructure mode) or the wireless adapters (Ad Hoc mode). Or, you can manually enter the wireless network information (Manual mode). By default, the wireless settings are as below. Mode
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Security Settings" screen will be appeared. You have to select the "Security Mode" and enter the key the same as the settings on your wireless devices. For more information about the security settings, please refer to the Section 7.8. 12. The settings are finished click "Finish" to apply new
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to complete the installation. 14. The default wireless setting is "Auto" mode. The MFP Server will detect if the MFP Server is connected to a wired LAN network through the attached Ethernet cable. If yes, it will work in wired network. To enable the wireless setting, please remove the Ethernet cable
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. Network Port Setup - Add the network ports of MFP Server within the network to your PC. Server Manager - Allows you to configure IP Address, network protocols and other advanced functions. Please refer to Chapter 6 for the detail instruction of the configuration. Uninstall - Assistant for removing
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first. This program will search for new MFP Servers and allow you to add the new network printer port into your computer conveniently. Perform the standard Add Printer procedure, then you can print directly to the printer through the newly installed MFP Server. Note: Please be aware that Network
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After adding a "Network Port" of the MFP Server to your computer, you can follow the procedure described below to add printer to the Windows. Note that following "Add Printer" steps are running in Windows 98SE, the steps in other Operating Systems are similar. 1. Click "Start", choose "Settings
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4. Select "Local printer" and click "Next". 5. Select a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click "Next". If your printer is not in the list, click "Have Disk..." to install the driver of the printer. After installation, the printer model will be added to the list. 116
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6. Choose the suitable "Print Server Network Port" and click "Next". 7. Please enter the new name for the printer or click "Next" to keep the default printer name. 117
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8. Choose to print the test page or not. It is recommended to print a test page. Click "Finish". 9. The drivers of the printer will be installed. After complete the installation, the printer has been added to your computer. 118
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. UNIX/Linux System Network The MFP Server is available for TCP/IP printing by Unix/Linux LPD (Line Printer Daemon) protocol. This chapter explains how to set the MFP Server with the LPD protocol in the Unix/Linux system. Following describe two modes to configure the MFP Server. In the GUI Mode, we
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2. Click "New" to add the MFP or printer with the MFP Server. 3. Click "Forward". 120
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and the short description of the MFP or printer and click "Forward". 5. In the following screen, please configure as below. Then click "Forward" to continue. Select a queue type: Select "Network Unix (LPD)" as the queue type. Server: Enter the IP Address of the MFP Server, for example: 192.168.2.253
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6. Select the MFP or printer manufacturer and model and click "Forward". 7. Please review the settings. If the settings are no problem, click "Finish" 122
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8. To print a test page and apply all the settings, please click "Yes". 9. If the test page is printed without problem, please click "Yes". If it is failed to print, please click "No" to go back to "Printer configuration - fedora" screen and configure again. 123
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MFP Server's TCP/IP Support. 2. Set up MFP Server's IP address. 3. Verify MFP Server's IP Address. 4. Configure remote LPD printing on the host. 5. Print a test page. In the next sections, we will describe these five procedures step by step. 13.2.1 Enable MFP Server's TCP/IP Support The default
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UNIX/LINUX system that is accessible by the MFP Server, you can use the BOOTP protocol to set up the IP address of the MFP Server. We recommend that the BOOTP server should be located on the same subnet as the MFP Server. If you use Network Information Services (NIS) in your system, you may need to
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ha= tag specifies the Ethernet address of a MFP Server, which is the Node ID located on the MFP Server. The ha tag must be preceded by the ht tag. The ip= tag should correspond to the IP address you want to assign to the MFP Server. For example, a MFP Server with the following configuration: Node ID
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lpt1, lpt2 or lpt3, the name of the printer port on the MFP Server. You will need to perform the tasks below, logged in as the superuser (root). To configure your Unix/Linux host for printing, 1. Optionally, assign a name corresponding to the MFP Server's IP address. You can add this address to the
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/lpd/pserverd:\ :mx#0: Lines should be indented with tabs. More than one printer name can be used, with variants separated by vertical bars (name1|name2). The rm= entry should correspond to the IP address you have assigned to the MFP Server. You can also use a host name if you have assigned one in
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14. MFP Server Installation in MAC OS LPR Printing (Line Printer Remote technology) allows Macintosh computers to connect to MFPs or printers via TCP/IP. LPR Printing can be set up on any Macintosh with version 9.x above. 14.1 MAC 10.4.x To enable LPR Printing in Macintosh 10.4.x, please follow the
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14.2 MAC 10.3.x To enable LPR Printing in Macintosh 10.3.x, please follow the procedures below. 1. In the Desktop, click "System Preferences". 2. Click "Print & Fax". 130
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3. From the "Print & Fax" screen, click "Set Up Printers...". 4. Click "Add" to add the new MFP Server through TCP/IP. 131
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"Queue Name" and select the "Printer Model" to setup the MFP Server. Click "Add" to continue. Printer Type: LPD/LPR Printer Address: Input the IP Address of the MFP Server Queue Name: The queue name of the MFP Server is "lpt1". Printer Model: Select the MFP or Printer Model that is attached to the
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6. The MFP Server is installed completely. You can see it in the "Printer List". 7. You can print a file to check whether the MFP Server is installed successfully. 133
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installed, you can setup to let the MFP Server get IP Address from the DHCP Server automatically. 1. Open "Server Manager" and then select "TCP/IP" setting. 2. Select "Auto IP" and click "Save". 3. Reboot the MFP Server. „ Set up the IP Address Manually 1. Open "Server Manager" and then select "TCP
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I have followed the installation of MFP as the manual. „ Check if the MFP you are using is in the "Compatibility List" in Appendix. „ Attached the MFP to PC directly and try if the MFP is able to use. 5. My computer has installed the firewall and the MFP Server can't work normally in my computer
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MFP Server. „ Disable "Bi-Directional Support". Please follow the steps below. 1. Right click the printer from "Printer and Faxes" in the Windows. 2. Select "Properties" and select "Ports". 3. Uncheck the "Enable bidirectional support ". „ Check if the MFP you are using is in the "Compatibility List
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This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computer and person's body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment
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use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. EU Countries not intended for use None Please check the declaration of conformity on www.edimax.com N20379 139
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