Linksys PPS1UW User Guide

Linksys PPS1UW - EtherFast Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Print Server Manual

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    Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® WirelessReady USB PrintServer Use this Guide to install: Model No.: PPS1UW User Guide
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    WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every Instant EtherFast® EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of this User Guide. If
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    Page 29 The Logical Printers Page 30 The NetBEUI Page 31 The SNMP Page 32 Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 34 Windows IPP Client Setup 34 Chapter 9: DHCP Support for the EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer 40 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 41 Hardware Issues 41
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    network your printers. Now you can share your printing resources without tying up your workstation performance with pending print jobs. The Instant EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer comes with an easyto-use software management suite that runs seamlessly with virtually all Windows operating
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    is a problem printing to the indicated printer. 3 EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer The Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer's Ports Figure 2-2 USB This USB Port connects to your printer. LAN This port connects to your wired network using a standard Category 5 network cable. Reset Button
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    -admin software to find the default name. For more information, see Chapter 5: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management. 5 EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Connecting the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer to Your Network The PrintServer does not have an ON/OFF power switch. Whenever its power adapter
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    Wireless-Ready PrintServer. • an IP address assigned to the PrintServer. By default the PrintServer has DHCP enabled. If you need to assign an IP address, go to Chapter 5: BiAdmin: PrintServer Management. This setup should be completed on the network administrator's computer before all other users
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    a folder from the window that pops up. Click the Back button to take a step backward in the installation, or Cancel to forgo installation. EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Installing the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer's Drivers Note: Make sure you have an IP address for the computer
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    default Destination Directory, shown in Figure 4-7 (recommended). If you choose to utilize another directory, click the Browse button, and choose the appropriate directory. Then, click the Next button. EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer 5. Driver installation is now completed, but the Print
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    clicking the Close button. EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer 9. The Add Printer Wizard screen will come up at this point. Follow the standard procedure for adding printers under Windows. If you have any questions on adding printers, please refer to your printer's documentation. Figure 4-11
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    TCP/IP is checked. Click the OK button. Then the Bi-Admin program will automatically scan the network for available Wireless-Ready PrintServer hardware. Any hardware found on the network will appear in the Default Name, Device Name, and Printer Port categories on the righthand side of the window, as
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    the Wireless-Ready PrintServer's information in a read-only window, and gives you the following information: Hardware ID: 00F04B8C28 Firmware Version: 6030 Protocol ID: 803E Default Name: SC7800E5 Server Name: SC7800E5 AppleTalk Info: Printer Type: SC7800E5:LaserWriter TCP/IP Info: IP Address
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    configure some printers' settings within the Printer Status window. Figure 5-4 The PrintServer only shows as many parallel port icons as it has ports. For example, with this model, only two parallel port icons will show. Because Wireless-Ready USB PrintServers do not support serial printing,, the
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    to save the changes. EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote Linksys PrintServer The Bi-Admin program can locate Linksys PrintServers on networks other than your own, given your network is running TCP/IP across a WAN or other network-to-network link via a router. To
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    not work until you save the new password over the old one.) If you decide to enter a password, do so and click the OK button. Otherwise, just click the OK button. EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer The Server Page When the Configure Server screen appears, enter the PrintServer name (in
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    The TCP/IP Page Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer The Wireless Page Figure 6-5 Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TCP/IP values of the PrintServer. If you are using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select DHCP Client. By default, DHCP is enabled. If you need
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    The Status Page Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Chapter 7: Advanced Properties The Advanced Properties section of the Web-based Utility is for users who have a thorough understanding of networks and network settings. Changing these settings can cause
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    to implement the changes. Note: Linksys does not provide any technical support for problems with e-mail printing. 29 EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer The Logical Printers Page Figure 7-3 Click the Logical Printers tab to view or change the logical printer settings of the PrintServer. For
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    The NetBEUI Page Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer The SNMP Page Figure 7-4 Note: Linksys does not provide technical support for the NetBEUI protocol. Click the NetBEUI tab to view or change the NetBEUI connection settings of the PrintServer. Enter the name of
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    Client software. If it is not convenient to provide the CD-ROM, supply the IPP CLIENT.EXE file, located in the IPP folder. Note: Linksys does not provide technical support for Internet printing. Windows IPP Client Setup Installing using IPP CLIENT.EXE 1. Run this program, located at d:\driver\ipp
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    Series IPP Client Configuration for Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP 1. Run the Add IPP Port program entry created by the installation. A screen like the one shown in Figure 8-1 will be displayed. EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Note: Verify that USB 1 appears in the field
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    . EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer IPP Client Setup for Windows 2000 and XP Windows 2000 and XP have their own IPP Client, and there is no need to install the supplied IPP Client Software. To use this IPP Client with the PrintServer, follow this procedure: 1. Start the Add Printer Wizard
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    the supplied IPP Client software, there are two settings-Retry Interval and Retry Count-that can be adjusted if you have problems connecting to the IPP Server. See the previous section, Changing the IPP Port Settings, for details. 39 EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Chapter 9: DHCP Support
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    . If you have trouble printing, see Chapter 3 first, and then go to Chapter 5. If this Troubleshooting section does not resolve your problem, please see Appendix H to contact Technical Support. Hardware Issues 1. All the LEDs on the front of the PrintServer are off. • Check the power supply and the
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    only. Linksys will not provide technical support for the configuration and troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol. For full instructions on using TCP/IP, consult your operating system's user guide. Note: A Default Gateway is not required. 43 EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Appendix
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    what outside resources to which its own users have access. 45 EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Basically, a firewall, working closely with a router, examines each network packet to determine whether to forward it toward its destination. Firmware - Code that is written onto read-only
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    SNMP. 47 EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer NetBEUI (NetBIOS Extended User Interface) - The transport layer for NetBIOS. NetBIOS and NetBEUI were originally part of a single protocol suite that was later separated. NetBIOS sessions can be transported over NetBEUI, TCP/IP and SPX/IPX
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    is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data is passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device
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    Power Port Type II Slot (for use with WPC11 only) Transfer Speed: LAN: Wireless: Memory: Button: Cabling Type: LEDs: 10Mbps or 100Mbps (Half Duplex) 20Mbps or 200Mbps (Full Duplex) Up to 11Mbps 512KB Flash Memory Reset Network: UTP Category 5 or better Printer: Standard USB Cable LAN, WLAN, ACT
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    EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Appendix G: Warranty Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE
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    more. However, Linksys is neither responsible nor liable for supporting these optional features, and will not provide phone or online support for these features. In the Not_supp directory on the PrintServer's Setup Utility CD, you'll find software, drivers and informative how-to guides covering the
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EtherFast
®
Wireless-
Ready USB PrintServer
Use this Guide to install:
Model No.: PPS1UW
User Guide
Instant EtherFast
®
Series