Dell™ Wireless Printer Adapter 3300 User's Guide Click the links to the left for information on the features and operation of your wireless printer adapter. For information on other documentation included with your wireless printer adapter, see Finding Information. Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your wireless printer adapter.
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About Your Wireless Printer Adapter Unpacking your wireless printer adapter Understanding the wireless printer adapter ports Understanding the wireless printer adapter indicator lights Wireless networking overview Unpacking your wireless printer adapter Number Description 1 Dell Wireless Printer Adapter 3300 2 Product Information Guide 3 Dell Wireless Printer Adapter 3300 Setup CD 4 Set Up Your Dell™ Wireless Printer Adapter 3300 poster 5 Power supply 6 Power cord wall adapter 7 USB cable NOT
Number Part Description 1 USB port (to computer) Connects your wireless printer adapter to a computer for initial configuration and network setup. Use USB port 2 to connect your wireless printer adapter to your printer. 2 USB port (to printer) Connects your wireless printer adapter to your printer. 3 Test button Press and hold while inserting the power cord connector into the power connector to reset your wireless printer adapter to factory default settings.
There are two types of wireless network connections: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc. In Infrastructure mode, the network structure is based on a series of wireless routers or base-stations. In Ad-Hoc mode, wireless devices communicate with each other directly without using a wireless router. If you can connect the wireless printer adapter to your computer with the USB cable, you can set up the wireless printer adapter using the Dell Wireless Printer Adapter 3300 Setup Wizard on the Setup CD.
Basic Setup Minimum requirements Selecting a location for your wireless printer adapter Setup overview Determining your wireless network settings Setting up your wireless printer adapter Installing your printer on the network Minimum requirements The Dell Wireless Printer Adapter 3300 An existing wireless network.
Keep the wireless printer adapter away from obstructions that could interfere with the wireless signal. Setup overview The basic setup process consists of three sections: 1. Determining your wireless network settings 2. Setting up your wireless printer adapter to communicate on your wireless network 3.
None WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol) WPA (Wifi Protected Access) Security Key(s) Setting up your wireless printer adapter Connecting your wireless printer adapter to your computer 1. Connect the large end of the USB cable to your computer USB port. 2. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the left side USB port of the wireless printer adapter. 3. Connect the wireless printer adapter to its power supply. 4. Continue with Configuring your wireless printer adapter.
5. If the Network Name you want to use is not in the list, select I want to enter a different configuration, and then click Next. If the correct Network Name is still not in the list, make sure that your wireless network is functioning, and try again. If your wireless network is broadcasting and the correct Network Name still does not appear: a. From the Wireless Networks Found in Your Area screen, select I want to enter a different network name, and then click Next.
a. b. Enter the Network Name (SSID) of the network that you want to use. If you're not sure which network you want to use, refer to your network documentation or check with your network administrator. c. Select the appropriate channel for the network. NOTE: Channel options include Auto (Recommended) and 1-11 (US)/ 1-13 (UK/ Europe). d. Select Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc Mode, depending on your wireless network configuration. For more information, see Wireless networking overview.
e. Click Next, and then continue with step 6. 6. Select the appropriate security method, and then click Next. If no security was detected, go to step 8. 7. Enter the appropriate security key(s) for your network, and then click Next. 8. Check each network attribute on the summary screen to make sure that the settings are correct. If the settings are correct, click Next to apply these settings to your wireless printer adapter. 9. 10.
8. 9. Disconnect the USB cable from both your computer and the wireless printer adapter. 10. Continue with Connecting your wireless printer adapter to your printer. Connecting your wireless printer adapter to your printer 1. Use the same cable to connect the wireless printer adapter to your printer: insert the large end of the USB cable into the middle USB port on the back of the wireless printer adapter, and then insert the small end of the USB cable into your printer. 2.
4. Click Finish to close the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD. 5. Remove the Setup CD from your computer, and insert your printer software CD. 6. Continue with Installing your printer on the network. Installing your printer on the network Once the wireless printer adapter has been configured, use the printer software CD that came with your printer to install your network printer on the computers attached to your network.
Advanced Setup Minimum requirements Selecting a location for your wireless printer adapter Setup overview Determining your wireless network settings Setting up your wireless printer adapter Installing your printer on the network Changing your wireless printer adapter settings Minimum requirements The Dell Wireless Printer Adapter 3300 An existing wireless network.
ovens or other appliances. Keep the wireless printer adapter away from obstructions that could interfere with the wireless signal. Setup overview The basic setup process consists of three sections: 1. Determining your wireless network settings 2. Setting up your wireless printer adapter to communicate on your wireless network 3. Installing your printer on the network The setup section involves using the embedded web page to configure the wireless printer adapter.
Network Name, also known as SSID (Service Set ID) Security type None WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol) WPA (Wifi Protected Access) Security Key(s) Basic Service Set (BSS) Type - Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc Channel Number Setting up your wireless printer adapter Connecting your wireless printer adapter to your printer 1. Connect the wireless printer adapter to the printer with the USB cable. 2. Connect the wireless printer adapter to its power supply. 3.
1. For information on accessing your current network settings, refer to your wireless network documentation or contact the person who set up your network. 2. Set the current network parameters of your computer to the following values, and ensure your computer has connected to the "print server" wireless network: Network parameter Set to SSID (Network Name or Service Set ID) print server Basic Service Set Type (BSST) Ad-Hoc Data Encryption Mode None WEP Key (up to 4) None 3.
3. Configuring the wireless printer adapter 1. If you used the Set IP Address Utility to locate the IP Address and the Utility is still open, click Launch to access the embedded web page of the wireless printer adapter. Otherwise, open a web browser and enter the wireless printer adapter IP address as the URL to access the embedded web page of the wireless printer adapter. 2. Click the Settings link on the left side of the Web page. 3. Under Print Server Settings, click the Wireless link. 4.
5. 6. Restore your computer's wireless settings back to the original network settings you recorded in step 1. 7. Ensure that your computer has connected to the original network. You can also verify that the wireless printer adapter has connected to the network by using the Set IP Address Utility. For more information, see Using the Set IP Address Utility. 8. Continue with Installing your printer on the network.
NOTE: If you have already installed the wireless printer adapter using the Wireless Printer Adapter Setup Wizard, the Set IP Address Utility is already installed, and you should skip to step 5. 1. Launch the Setup CD. 2. Click Agree on the Terms and Conditions screen. 3. Click Install. 4. After the software is installed, click Cancel to exit the Wizard. 5. Click Start Programs Dell Dell Wireless Printer Adapter Set IP Address Utility. A device discovery is performed.
Troubleshooting Indicator light status Setup problems Use this section to solve problems you may have while setting up your wireless printer adapter. Indicator light status 1 Power Indicator 2 USB Status 3 Wireless Status Indicator light State pattern Result Power indicator Off The wireless printer adapter does not have power. Make sure that the power cord is attached correctly and is plugged into an outlet with power. On The wireless printer adapter is on.
The Setup CD does not auto launch - 1. Close all open software programs. 2. Restart your computer. 3. Reinsert the Setup CD. If the Dell Wireless Printer Adapter 3300 Welcome screen appears, continue your setup instructions. If the Dell Wireless Printer Adapter 3300 Welcome screen does not appear, do the following: a. From your desktop, double-click My Computer. b. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. c. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. d. Follow the instructions on the screen.
wireless signal. Verify that your wireless network is using a unique network name (SSID). If not, it is possible that the wireless printer adapter is communicating over a different, nearby network that uses the same network name. No printer was found attached to the wireless printer adapter Verify that the USB cable is properly connected to both the printer and the wireless printer adapter. Verify that the printer is turned on and has power. Verify that the printer was set up correctly.
Printer Adapter Specifications Environmental Specifications Power Consumption and Requirements WEP/WPA Key Entry Modes Cables Environmental Specifications Temperature/Relative Humidity Condition Temperature Operation 16° to 32° C (61° to 90° F) Relative humidity (non-condensing) 8 to 80% Shipping -40° to 60° C (-40° to 140° F) 5 to 100% Storage 1° to 60° C (34° to 140° F) 5 to 80% Power Consumption and Requirements Rated AC Input 100-240 V Rated Frequency 50-60 Hz Minimum AC input 100 V Maxi
WEP 64-bit Ad Hoc Hex ASCII WEP 128-bit Infrastructure Hex ASCII Ad Hoc Hex ASCII WPA-PSK Infrastructure Hex ASCII Ad Hoc Hex ASCII Infrastructure Hex ASCII Embedded Y Web Server N Y N Y N Y N N N N Y* Installation Y Wizard Y* Y Y* Y Y* Y Y* N N N Y* * Only 7-bit ASCII is supported. Some special characters will not be accepted. Cables Your Dell Wireless Printer Adapter 3300 uses a Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable.
Glossary Ad-Hoc network A stand-alone or peer-to-peer network in which wireless devices communicate directly with one another without using a wireless access point or base station. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. BSS type Basic Service Set, the type of wireless network that you are using. The BSS type can be one of the following: Infrastructure network Ad-Hoc network Channel number The channel number automatically defaults to Auto.
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it connects to the network. This means that a new device can be added to a network without having to manually assign a unique IP address. Infrastructure network A network in which your wireless devices communicate through a central wireless access point or base station.
Windows terminology for a physical or logical connection to a printer. For example: LPT1 indicates the printer is attached to a physical parallel port with a parallel cable. USB001 indicates the printer is attached to a physical USB port with a USB cable. Print_Server_E320_0020000035D0 indicates a logical connection to the printer across your network.
keys using a hashing algorithm and adds an integrity-checking feature that ensures the keys haven't been tampered with. WEP Wired Equivalency Protocol, a security protocol for wireless networks defined in the Wi-Fi standard. The wireless network may use anywhere from one to four WEP keys. WiFi Wireless Fidelity, used when referring to any 802.11 network.
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