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PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome What’s in this Guide? 1 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the USB PrintServer The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Connecting the USB PrintServer to your Network Chapter 4: Installing the PrintServer using the Setup Wizard Installation Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview Installation 4 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 11 11 11 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer 16 Overvi
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Common Problems and Solutions Appendix B: About Bi-Directional Printing Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information 37 39 40 41 42 48 49 50 51
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch List of Figures Figure 2-1: USB PrintServer’s Back Panel Figure 2-2: The USB PrintServer’s Front Panel Figure 2-3: The USB PrintServer’s Side Panel Figure 2-13: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel Figure 3-1: Connecting to the LAN Port Figure 3-2: Connecting to the USB Port Figure 3-3: Connecting to the Power Port Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: Searching for the USB PrintServer Figure 4-3: USB PrintServer Setup Figure 4-4: Password Figure 4-5: Basic Settings Figure 4-
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Figure 5-2: Driver’s Welcome Figure 5-3: Choose Destination Location Figure 5-4: Select Program Folder Figure 5-5: Copy Folder Figure 5-6: Setup Complete Figure 5-7: TCP/IP Figure 5-8: IP Address Figure 5-9: Added Successfully Figure 5-10: Configure Printer Port Figure 5-20: IP Address Figure 5-32: IP Address Figure 6-1: Setup Figure 6-2: TCP/IP Figure 6-3: Apple Talk Figure 6-4: NetBEUI Figure 6-5: Internet Printing Figure 6-6: Logical Port Figure 6-7: Device Status
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Figure 8-6: Connected Protocol Figure 8-7: Searching for Device Figure 8-8: Setup Complete Figure 8-9: Bi-Admin Management Utility Figure 8-10: Device Information Figure 8-11: Verify Password Figure 8-12: Printer Status Figure 8-13: Printer Configuration Figure 8-14: Verify Password Figure 8-15: Configuration - System Figure 8-16: Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) Figure 8-17: Fixed IP Address Figure 8-23: Setup Complete Figure 8-18: Apple Talk Figure 8-19: NetBEUI Figure 8-2
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch (PrintServer). The PrintServer will allow you to network your printers. The Linksys PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch is a double upgrade for your network. First, it lets you connect a USB printer directly to your network, eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print serving chores.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch • Chapter 4: Installing the PrintServer using the Setup Wizard This chapter instructs you on how to use the Setup Wizard to install your PrintServer. • Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation This chapter explains how to install the Windows driver for the PrintServer. • Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer This chapter explains how to configure the PrintServer using the web-based utility.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch • Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the PrintServer.. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 2: Getting to Know the USB PrintServer The Back Panel The USB PrintServer's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Important: Resetting the PrintServer will erase all of your settings and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the PrintServer if you want to retain the settings.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Front Panel The PrintServer's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Figure 2-2: The USB PrintServer’s Front Panel Status Green. The Status LED will remain continuously lit when a printer is correctly connected to the PrintServer. The LED will flicker when print jobs are being transmitted to the printer over the network. USB Green/Orange. The USB LED lights up green when there is a printer connected.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Before starting the physical installation, make a note of the PrintServer’s Default Name that is located on the bottom of the PrintServer. There is a bar code sticker with an SC number printed on it (for example, SCA71107). This number is used in the PrintServer driver installation. NOTE: The PrintServer does not have an on/off power switch.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 4: Installing the PrintServer using the Setup Wizard Installation 1. To begin installation of the PrintServer, you will use the Setup CD-ROM to run the Setup Wizard. 2. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The Setup CD-ROM should run automatically. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the box that appears, enter D:\setupWizard.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). 3.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 6. The Password screen, Figure 4-4, will appear next. Enter the default password admin in the field. Click Enter. 7. The Basic Settings screen, shown in Figure 4-5, will appear. If you want to change the Device Name or Domain Name, enter the Device Name and Domain Name in the respective fields. Click Next. Click Back to return to the previous screen.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 8. The IP Settings screen, Figure 4-6, appears next. If your network uses a router with a DHCP Internet Protocol setting that automatically assigns an IP address, select Automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP). If your network uses a static IP address, select Set IP configuration manually, and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway in the fields provided. Click Next. Click Back to return to the previous screen. 9.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 10. The Confirmation screen appears next. See Figure 4-8. Your old and new settings will be displayed. If you want to make a change, click No and you will exit the Setup Wizard; You will have to start the Setup Wizard again. If the settings are correct and you want to save the changes, click Yes. 11. The Congratulations screen, shown in Figure 4-9, will appear. The Setup Wizard is complete. You will need to install the driver next.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview This section installs the PrintServer’s software on your Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP computers to give them PrintServer printing abilities. The PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP. At this point, you must have: • the PrintServer hardware installed on your network. If not, see Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer. • TCP/IP installed on each of your computers.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 3. The Welcome screen of the driver installation program, Figure 5-2, will appear first. You will need to close any other programs you have open before you continue. Click Cancel to quit the setup program, then close the open programs. Click Next to continue with the driver installation. Click Exit to end the installation. 4. The next screen to appear is Choose Destination Location, as shown in Figure 5-3.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 5. The next screen to appear is Select Program Folder, shown in Figure 5-4. An icon will be added to the program folder listed. You may change the name for the program folder, if you wish. Click Next. Click Back to return to the previous screen. Click Cancel to end the driver installation. 6. The next screen that may appear while the driver is being installed, is shown in Figure 5-5. Click Cancel to end the driver installation. 7.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 8. The Information screen appears next. See Figure 5-7. Read the information, then click OK. 9. The Printer Port Setup screen will appear, as shown in Figure 5-8, and list the PrintServer and the connected printers. Select a printer, then click Next to install the printer. If the PrintServer or printer isn’t listed, make sure that the cable connections are good and that the PrintServer and printer are on. Figure 5-7: TCP/IP Click Close to close the screen.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 11. The Configure Printer Port screen will appear, as shown in Figure 5-10. Your installed printer will appear in the field. Click the Connect button to connect the printer for configuration. To add another printer, click the Add New Printer button. Click Cancel to cancel the setup. 12. The driver installation and setup is complete.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Overview The PrintServer has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings in the Setup Wizard. However, if you’d like to change these settings, you can use the PrintServer ’s web-based utility. This chapter will describe each web page in the utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed via your web browser through the use of a computer.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TCP/IP values of the PrintServer. (See Figure 6-2.) IP Address. If you are using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. By default, Obtain an IP Address Automatically is enabled.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI NetBEUI connection settings of the PrintServer are available on this tab. (See Figure 6-4.) Domain Name. Enter the name of the domain that you want the PrintServer associated with in the Domain Name field. If you are unsure of the Domain Name, you can find it out by looking on any computer already on the network. In Windows 98, right click Network Neighborhood and select Properties.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Printer Tab - Internet Printing Internet Printing allows you to automatically print any e-mails that are sent to a specific e-mail account on your network. This is especially useful for printing information when you are not connected to the network. You can print from anywhere that you can access e-mail. (See Figure 6-5.) Mail Server. Enter the address of your mail server in the Mail Server IP Address. (This value must be a fixed IP address.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Printer Tab - Logical Port The Logical Printers tab contains the logical printer settings of the PrintServer. Select from the following fields for each Logical Printer. (See Figure 6-6.) Select Printer. Select the number (1-3) from the drop-down menu of Logical Printer Port No: you wish to configure. Click the Get Data button to update the display with the current data for the selected logical printer. Details • Pre-string (Hex).
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Status Tab - Device The Device tab allows you to view information about the PrintServer. No values can be changed on this screen. This screen is for information only. (See Figure 6-7.) Clicking the Refresh button causes the PrintServer to retrieve this information again. Figure 6-7: Device Status The Status Tab - Printer The Printer tab allows you to view information about the Printer. No values can be changed on this screen. This screen is for information only.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Exit Tab This tab is used exclusively for exiting the Web-based Utility. (See Figure 6-9.) Select the Exit tab and the screen in Figure 6-9 will appear. Click the Yes button if you want to exit the Utility. Click No if you don’t want to exit the Utility.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 7: Internet Printing Protocol Overview Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) is a new standards-based system to allow remote printing from a PC to any accessible printer. Normally, the printer will be attached to a computer or other device that functions as an IPP Server. For client PCs, it is necessary to install a compatible IPP Client program. The Client must also know the IP Address or URL of the IPP Server.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 2. If Internet access from your location is via a Proxy Server, check Access IPP Server via Proxy Server, and enter details of your Proxy Server. (This will be the same as your Browser configuration.) 3. Enter the IP Address or URL of the IPP Server. NOTE: Verify that USB 1 appears in the field beside the Select Device Port button. If it does not, click the Select Device Port button, and select USB 1. 4.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch • Retry Interval sets the time interval (in seconds) between connection attempts. Increase this number if you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy. • Retry Count sets how many connection attempts will be made. Increase this number if you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy. 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.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch • It is powered off. • A printer problem has caused the IPP Server to cease responding, and a restart (reboot) is required. • The Server’s IP Address has changed. • The Internet connection for the IPP Server is down. • Network congestion causes the connection attempt to time out. If using 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.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Management Overview The PrintServer is managed by a utility program called Bi-Admin on the PrintServer’s Setup CD. Fully compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP, Bi-Admin allows you to change the PrintServer’s internal settings, check on the unit’s status, and perform basic diagnostic tests. Note that the Bi-Admin program must be installed only on the network administrator’s computer. First, you will install Bi-Admin on your computer.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 4. The next screen to appear is Choose Destination Location, as shown in Figure 8-3. You will be requested to choose the location of where the Bi-Admin folder will be installed. If you want the folder to be installed in a different location, click the Browse button and select the location. To install the Bi-Admin folder in the default location, click Next to continue. Click Back to return to the previous screen. Click Cancel to end the Bi-Admin installation. 5.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 1. To start the Bi-Admin program, click on Start, Programs, Print Server Utility, and then Bi-Admin Management Utility, as shown in Figure 8-6. If the Bi-Admin Management Utility icon has been created, you can just double-click on it instead. You can drag the shortcut icon onto your Desktop for easy access to the Bi-Admin Management Utility. 2.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Bi-Admin Management Utility The Bi-Admin Management Utility screen will appear next. Any hardware found on the network will appear on the left-hand side of the screen, as shown in Figure 8-9. The Utility can be managed from this screen. The menu and Icon options will be explained below: Menu Options Main. The options are Device Status, Printer Status, Configuration, Upgrade, Refresh, and Exit.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch • Printer Status. This option allows you to view the printer status, and set port and printer parameters. If you click this option, a Verify Password screen will appear, as shown in Figure 8-11. Make sure that you enter the password in the field before you click OK or an Incorrect Password message will appear. If the message appears, then click OK, enter the correct password in the field, and click OK again.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch • Configuration. You may configure the PrintServer with this option. If you click this option, a Verify Password screen will appear, as shown in Figure 8-14. Make sure that you enter the password in the field before you click OK or an Incorrect Password message will appear. If the message appears, click OK, enter the correct password in the field, and click OK again.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch TCP/IP If you are using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) . (See Figure 8-16.) By default, Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) is enabled. If you need to assign the PrintServer a Fixed IP Address (also known as Static IP Address), select Fixed IP Address, (Figure 8-17) and enter the appropriate values under IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. To find your router’s IP address, consult your router’s documentation.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Apple Talk (Figure 8-18) AppleTalk is a network communications protocol that allows computers to talk to each other using Ethernet. Typically only Macintoshes use AppleTalk, although other platforms can be made to use it with extra software. Enter the Zone Name in the field. Select the port number from the drop-down menu. The Printer Type can be obtained from the manufacturer of the printer. Enter the type of printer in the field.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Internet Printing (Figure 8-20) Enter the address of your mail server in the Mail Server IP Address fields. (This value must be a fixed IP address.) Enter the Mail Account name and Password next. Enter the password again in the Confirm Password field. Then, enter the time interval for the PrintServer to check for e-mail to be printed, in hours and minutes in the Check Mail Interval: field.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch If you click Attached Remote, the screen in Figure 8-22 appears. To add a cross segment print server, enter the IP address in the fields, and click the Set button. Click Cancel to undo any changes. For more information, click the Help button. Diagnostic. Diagnostic allows you to Print Test Page. Figure 8-22: Attached Remote Help. The two options are Help Topics and About Bi-Admin.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of “Common Problems and Solutions”. Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the PrintServer. Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions If the PrintServer is not working correctly, follow the advice in this chapter.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 6. The Configuration button on the Printer Status screen in Bi-Admin is grayed out, even though my printer is bi-directional. The button is unavailable until the printer has finished its print jobs and sits idle. 7. To start over, I need to set the PrintServer to factory default. Unplug the power to the PrintServer. Press in the Reset button and plug in the power and continue to hold for 10 seconds.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix B: About Bi-Directional Printing Normal printing only sends print signals from a PC to a printer. Bi-directional printing, also called bitronic printing, refers to a printer’s ability to do just the opposite—talk back to a PC to notify it of a print job status, paper jams, etc. This two-way communication technology can be found in HP, IBM, Panasonic, and other laser or color printers where close contact between the PC and printer is key.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware The PrintServer's firmware is upgraded through the Bi-Admin Management utility. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Open the Bi-Admin Management utility. 3. Click on Main => Upgrade Firmware. 4. Click the Files... button to browse for the file. 5. Then, click the Upgrade button to upgrade the firmware.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix D: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate with the PrintServer, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix E: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Buffer - A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data. Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data loss in a network.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Encryption - Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Finger - A program that tells you the name associated with an e-mail address. Firewall - Security measures that protect the resources of a local network from intruders. Firmware - 1.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISM band - Radio band used in wireless networking transmissions. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe. Preamble - Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that uses UDP and has no directory or password capability.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, USB 1.0/1.1 Ports/Buttons 4 10/100 RJ-45 Ports Auto MDI/MDI-X, Reset Cabling Type male connectors Category 5 or better, and USB1.1 cable with Type-B female and Type-A LEDs Status, USB, 1-4 Dimensions (W x H x D) 3.66" x 1.18" x 3.54" (93 mm x 30 mm x 90 mm) Unit Weight 7.8 oz. (0.221 kg) Power External, 5V DC, 2.5A Certifications FCC, CE Class B Operating Temp.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser ("You") that, for a period of three years, (the "Warranty Period") Your Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys's entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix H: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.
