D-Link DP-311P Wireless Print Server Manual Building Networks for People
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Getting to know the DP-311P ................................................................5 Getting Started ......................................................................................6 Using the Web Configuration .................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: ! D-Link DP-311P Wireless Print Server ! Manual, PS Admin User’s Guide and Warranty on CD ! Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: ! Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE ! Apple Mac OS with AppleTalk ! NetWare 5.x (Native NDS) ! Internet Explorer 6.0, or Netscape Navigator version 6.
Introduction The D-Link DP-311P Print Server is a wireless print server with one parallel port. With its high-speed IEEE 1283 parallel port, the DP-311P allows those on your network to access and share a printer wirelessly, no matter where they reside on the network. The DP-311P is equipped with one bi-directional parallel port with a centronics connector for direct connection to most printers available on the market today. No additional printer cable will be required.
Getting to know the DP-311P Parallel Port IEEE 1284 Bi-Directional Parallel Port with a centronics connector 5V-2A Power inlet Plug the External Power Supply into this jack Frontview Power LED A solid Green light indicates a connection to a power supply Mode Switch Toggle UP to Configure; Toggle DOWN for Normal operation.
Getting Started Below is a sample network using the DP-311P. The DP-311P has a built- in Web-based management feature that allows users to easily configure and manage multiple print queues through TCP/IP. For a list of printers that are compatible with the DP-311P, please see the Appendix in this manual. The compatibility list is not comprehensive. Even if it is not included in the list, your printer may be compatible with the DP-311P.
Using the Web Configuration Before you begin configuring the DP-311P: Set the switch to Config mode on the rear panel of the DP-311P. Change your wireless adapter setting to Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your network adapter and make sure that your network adapter is set to Ad-Hoc mode in your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS.
Using the Web Configuration (continued) After you have entered the default IP Address of the Print Server into your web browser address field, the configuration utility will be available, as shown here. Home > Status You can access and control the Print Server’s configuration through the tabs on the top of this main screen: Home, Configuration, Network, Tools, and Help. This screen displays some basic information about the DP-311P and the printer attached to the DP-311P, if available.
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Home > Network This screen displays the current TCP/IP settings; Netware settings and AppleTalk settings of the print server. Home > Management This screen displays the current SNMP settings of the print server.
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Status Device Name: The name assigned to the Print Server System Contact: (optional) Input a System Contact name System Location: (optional) Input a location for the Print Server Password: Enter an Administrator password (3-8 characters) Re-type Password: Re-type the password (when accessing the DP-311P with password protection, the user name is admin, and the password will be whatever you define here) Printer Port: Select one of the follow
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Wireless Mode: Ad-Hoc: Connect to compatibly configured wireless clients that have the same chipset in peer to peer mode 802.11b Ad-Hoc: Connect to all compatibly configured 802.11b wireless clients in peer to peer mode Infrastructure: Connects to compatibly configured wireless AP or router in a WLAN Select SSID or Manually Enter SSID Below: Select the SSID from the pull-down menu, or enter it manually in the field provided.
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Network TCP/IP Settings Obtain TCP/IP settings automatically (use DHCP/BOOTP): Use the following TCP/IP settings: Select this option to obtain settings automatically from your DHCP server Select this option to enter a Static IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address manually 12
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Network (continued) Netware General Settings Print Server Name: Input a name for the print server Polling Time: Enter the number of polling seconds (the minimum is 3; the maximum is 29 seconds) Logon Password: Enter the logon password NDS (Novell Directory Services) is a Directory Service for Novell netware networks that interoperates with other types of networks and provides a logical “tree structure” view of all resources on the network, no mat
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Management SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a set of protocols for managing complex networks SNMP Community Settings Support HP WebJet Admin: Select Enable or Disable SNMP Community Name 1: Enter a name Access Right: Select from the pull-down menu Read-Only or Read-Write SNMP Community Name 2: Enter a name Access Right: Select from the pull-down menu Read-Only or Read-Write SNMP Trap Settings Send SNMP Traps: Select Enable or D
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Management (continued) SMB (Server Message Block) is a message format to share files, directories and devices.
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Firmware Upgrade Visit http://support.dlink.com for the latest upgrades. Download the upgrade to your hard drive and then click Browse in this screen to locate the upgrade. When you have found the firmware file on your hard drive, click Upgrade, in this screen, to complete the process. Tools > Print Test Click Print in this window to print a test page. Please refer to the Appendix in this manual for a list of supported printers.
Printing with Windows XP/2000 Set the switch to Config mode on the rear panel of the DP-311P. Change your wireless adapter setting to Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your network adapter and make sure that your network adapter is set to Ad-Hoc mode in your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS. The Channel is 1 and WEP is set to Disable.
Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) Change the mode to Infrastructure. Input or select the SSID of your wireless router or AP. Input WEP settings if applicable. Change the IP Address and change the other settings of the DP-311P to conform to your network. 1 2 After you have configured the DP-311P, set the rear panel switch back to Normal mode. Change your wireless network adapter settings (IP Address, Infrastructure mode) so that they match your network.
Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) For Windows XP: Go to Start > Printers and Faxes > Add a Printer Double-click on the “Add Printer” icon Click Next 19
Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) Select “Local Printer.” Click Next Select “Create a new port.” At the pull-down menu, highlight “Standard TCP/IP Port.
Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) Type in the IP address of the print server. (i.e. 192.168.0.10) The port name will automatically be filled in. Click Next Select “Custom.” Then click “Settings.” Click Settings Select “LPR” Enter “lp1” for the Queue Name.
Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) Click Next Click Finish In this window, scroll down to find your printer. (If it is not listed, insert the driver CD or diskette that came with your printer.) Click on “Have Disk.” Then, scroll down and highlight the printer.
Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) At this screen, you can input a name for this printer. Click Next Select “No” Yes Click Next The printer is now ready for printing with Windows XP, on your network.
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me Set the switch to Config mode on the rear panel of the DP-311P. Change your wireless adapter setting to Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your network adapter and make sure that your network adapter is set to Ad-Hoc mode in your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS. The Channel is 1 and WEP is set to Disable.
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Configuration > Wireless Change the mode to Infrastructure. Input or select the SSID of your wireless router or AP. Input WEP settings if applicable.
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Please insert the DP-311P CD into your CD-ROM drive and click Install PS Admin This picture will appear.
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Select the program you want to install DP-311P PSAdmin is a windows based management utility, only Administrators need to install this program D-Link Print Monitor is the driver for print servers in Windows 95/98/Me.
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Printer> Add printer or Go to Start> Control Panel> Printers Double click the Add Printer icon Click Next Select Local printer Click Next 28
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Highlight the printer, as shown.
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) HP LaserJet Series II After the printer installation is completed, right-click on the Printer icon.
