2-Port USB Print Server Share your USB printers with your networked computers 802.11g HighSpeed Mode 2.4GHz • Wireless 802.11g 2.4GHz • Wireless 802.11b 2.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Home Networking Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Belkin home networking lets you easily enjoy these additional advantages • Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home • Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home • Share a single printer with the entire family • Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail, and chat What
Introduction Wireless Networking Speed Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11x, so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps See the following chart for more detailed information.
Introduction • Low cost – on average, wired networking devices are less expensive than wireless networking devices 2 • Faster speeds – common speed is 100Mbps with recent technology providing up to 1000Mbps 3 • Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home 4 • Better range – wired Ethernet technology provides distance of up to 328 feet (without a repeater), while wireless range is typically 150 to 200 feet 5 • Existing wired infras
Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Please note that to ensure the performance of your wireless network, you must carefully plan the positioning of your wireless networking hardware.
Introduction • 2.4GHz cordless phones • Microwave Ovens • Refrigerators • Washer/Dryer • Metal Cabinets • Metallic-based UV tinted windows 1 2 3 Note: While the above items can affect network performance, your wireless network still will function, although probably not at its maximum effectiveness. For more information regarding our networking products visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call us at 877-736-5771.
Overview Product Features • Integrated, easy-to-use Print Server Setup Easy Installation Wizard • Ethernet interface, for operation in virtually all Ethernet networks • Easy installation and use • LEDs: Power, Ethernet link, Status, and Error Applications and Advantages • Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites, which need networks on a short-term basis; also companies that need additional printers for
Overview 1 Knowing your Print Server 3 (a) (b) 4 (c) 5 (d) 6 7 (a) PowerLED Solid: Server is ON Off: Server is OFF 8 9 (b) LAN LED 10 Solid: Connected to Ethernet Off: Ethernet disconnected Blinking: Transferring data Green: 10Mbps device connected Amber: 100Mbps device connected (c) Status LED Solid: OK Blinking: Attempting to obtain IP address while booting, or printing in progress (d) Error Solid (Red): Printer missing or printer error Off: OK 7 section 2
Overview (a) Printer 1/Printer 2 These ports are used to connect one or two USB printers. Note: These ports cannot be expanded using a USB hub. (b) Ethernet Port This port is used to connect the Print Server to an Ethernet network via CAT5 cable. (c) Reset/Test Button (3 functions) Print Page: For most printers, this function results in a test page to be printed.
Connecting the Print Server Using the Setup Wizard 1 Make sure that each computer can print to the USB printer before installing the USB Print Server. Connect your printer directly to each computer on the network and install USB printer drivers (see your printer documentation for detailed instructions). The Print Server requires that the correct drivers are loaded and working (printing) before the Print Server is installed.
Connecting the Print Server Using the Setup Wizard 4. Follow instructions from each screen of the Print Server Setup Wizard. 5. When you see the following screen, installation is complete for that PC. Click “Quit” and remove the CD from your computer. Important: Repeat steps 2-5 for each additional PC you would like to print from. 6.
Setup for Advanced Users 1 Install Print Drivers Be sure to install the necessary print drivers on each computer that will be accessing the Print Server. 2 3 Set Up Print Server Plug your printer’s USB cable (power on) into the Print Server. 4 2. Connect the included Ethernet cable into the Print Server and to an available Ethernet port on your router or switch. 5 3. Power up the print server. Allow approximately one minute for the Print Server to boot. 6 4.
Setup for Advanced Users 6. Verify that the computer is in the same subnet as the Print Server (The first three octets of the IP addresses are the same). 7. Type the Print Server’s IP address into your Internet browser from any computer. For example, if your IP address is 192.168.2.225, type “192.168.2.225” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key. 8.
Setup for Advanced Users Configure Computers to Print to the Print Server 1 1. Install Port Monitor software on each computer by running “instport.exe” from the CD. 2 2. Configure the Belkin Port Monitor on each computer printer driver to point to the correct Print Server as follows: 3 In Windows, select the printer’s properties for the printer connected to the Print Server and select the “Port” tab, select the Belkin port, and click “Configure Port...”.
Setup for Advanced Users d) Click “OK” to close. On the “Belkin Port: Properties” window, the name of the Print Server you selected will appear. Click “OK” to close. e) On the Ports tab, disable bidirectional support if currently enabled. Click “Apply”. f) Click “OK” to close. g) If there is a second printer connected to the Print Server, select the properties for that printer and click the “Ports” tab; select the Belkin port that was just configured.
Web Configuration Accessing the Web Configuration Menus Connect the included Ethernet cable into the Print Server and to an available Ethernet port on your router or switch. 2. Power up the Print Server. Allow approximately one minute for the Print Server to boot and obtain an IP address. 3. Determine the Print Server’s IP address, using one of the following methods: a) New Print Servers are configured to receive IP addresses dynamically.
Web Configuration 4. Type the Print Server’s IP address into your Internet browser from any computer. For example, if your IP address is 192.168.2.225, type “192.168.2.225” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key. P74390-A page 12 Web Interface – Home Page After entering the IP address of the Print Server, you will see the screen illustrated below. This page shows most critical configuration information for the Print Server.
Web Configuration 1 Web Interface – Login Screen Clicking on any menu item will cause a login prompt to appear. If a password has been set previously, enter it here. New Print Servers ship without passwords; if this is the case, click “Submit” to continue. 2 3 4 6 7 Web Interface – IP Address This menu allows the user to set a Static IP address, or to set the Print Server to obtain an IP address automatically as a DHCP client.
Web Configuration Web Interface – Print Server Configuration This menu allows the user to modify the following parameters: • Print Server Name: This field identifies the Print Server by name, and each Print Server has a unique name. Unique names are critical in a network with more than one Print Server. If the user wishes to change the name, make sure to use unique names.
Web Configuration screen shown below, select the file name of the downloaded firmware, then click “Apply Changes”. The firmware upgrade will take a few minutes. Note: Do not interrupt the process by removing power from the Print Server or you could cause permanent damage to the device. 1 2 3 4 6 7 Web Interface – System Settings (Changing Password) The Print Server ships with NO preset password.
Printing to Multiple Print Servers If more than one Print Server is available on your network, and some computers need to be able to print to more than one Print Server, you will need to install the included Belkin Port Monitor (a virtual printer port) software on your PC. The Belkin Port Monitor can then be configured to select different Print Servers on your network to handle specific print jobs. Adding a Belkin Port Monitor and Configuring It for a Specific Print Server 1.
Printing to Multiple Print Servers 3. In the “Enter New Port” window, enter a unique name for the port and click “OK”. 1 2 3 4 4. Click “Close” on the “Printer Ports” window. 5. On the “Ports” tab, select the newly created port; click “Configure Port”. 5 7 8 9 10 6. On the next window (Belkin Port 2: Properties), click the “Locate Servers” button.
Printing to Multiple Print Servers 7. On the “Available Servers” window, select the Print Server to which you want to print. 8. Click “OK” to close. In the “Belkin Port 2: Properties” window, the name of the Print Server you selected will appear in the window. 9. Click “OK” to close. 10. Repeat these steps for each additional Print Server on your network.
Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu In most cases, the Belkin Port Monitor (a virtual printer port) software will be automatically installed and configured by the Print Server Setup Wizard. Some advanced users may choose to manually configure the Belkin Port Monitor software. This can be achieved by using the Belkin Port Monitor’s Advanced Menu, which allows the user to enter a specific Print Server’s IP address and to designate a specific printer or “queue” for print jobs connected to that Print Server.
Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu 3. The Advanced Menu has fields to enter the Print Server’s IP address and the queue name and the port number. Note: The port number field by default is 515. In most cases, the port number should not be changed. Adding a Second Belkin Port Monitor and Configuring It for a Specific Print Server 1. In Windows, select the printer’s properties and select the “Ports” tab.
Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu 2. Click “Add Port”. A window showing the printer ports installed on the PC will open. Select “Belkin Port” and click “New Port”. 1 2 3 4 3. On the “New Port” window, enter a unique name for the port and click “OK”. 5 6 4. Click “Close” on the “Printer Ports” window. 5. On the ‘Ports” tab, select the newly created port and click “Configure Port”. 8 9 10 6. Click the “Advanced” tab.
Using the Print Server for FTP Printing 7. Add the Print Server’s IP address and the queue name of the printer you want to select for the port. The queue name “lp1” will point the port to the printer connected to the printer 1 USB port on the Print Server. The queue name “lp2” will point the port to the printer connected to the printer 2 USB port on the Print Server. 8. Click “OK” to close.
Using the Print Server for FTP Printing Sending Print Jobs to Printers Connected to the Print Server Using FTP 1. In Windows, select the printer’s properties. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2. Set the printer port to “File”, click “Apply”.
Using the Print Server for FTP Printing 3. Print the document using the printer that you configured. A dialogue box will open prompting you to name the print file. After naming the file, click “OK”. A file will be saved to the user’s default Windows directory (typically “C:\” or “C:\Documents and Settings\”). 4. On the Windows desktop, click “Start>Run” and type in “cmd” for Windows XP and 2000 or “command” for Windows 98SE and Me; click “OK” to open a “Command/MS-DOS Prompt” window. 5.
Using the Print Server for FTP Printing 6. When the connection is made, the user will be prompted to enter a user name and a password. The user name for the Print Server is “anonymous”; the password should be left blank. After a successful login, a list of the printers connected to the Print Server will appear, followed by simple usage instructions for how to print the file.
Troubleshooting Cannot find Print Server If the Wizard cannot find your Print Server even though it appears to be functioning properly, the problem may be that the Ethernet cable connected to the Print Server and Router may be loose. Check to see that the Ethernet cable is connected properly and try repowering the Print Server and your Router.
Troubleshooting If the Print Server has been configured before, and the IP address has already been set to another subnet, the best solution is to restore factory defaults on the Print Server. Do this by holding down the reset button while repowering the Print Server. After a reset, the Print Server will generally receive an IP address in the correct subnet. “No printer” error screen appears during setup. In most cases, this error occurs when the printer is not powered on, or it is not enabled (or online).
Troubleshooting “Cannot communicate with printer” or “printer not found” error message appears in Printer Driver Status Monitor Again, this may result from: If those issues are addressed and the problem still exists, Belkin recommends that the user disable the Printer Driver Status Monitor on the computer. The status monitor, a convenient checkpoint for the user, usually requires a direct connection between the computer and the printer.
Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer” icon. Next, double-click on the CD-ROM drive that the Installation CD has been placed in to start the installation.
Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com or www.belkin.com/networking.
Information 1 FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, F1UP0301 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Information Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B digital complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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