2.4 GHz Wireless-G 802.11g PrintServer with WIRELESS Model No. Multifunction Printer Support WPSM54G V1.
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Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome What’s in this Guide? 1 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer The Bottom Panel The Front Panel Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network Placement Options Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation 4 4 5 6 6 6 7 8 8 Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation 20 Overview Installation Configuration of the P
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management 37 Overview Bi-Admin Installation Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility The Bi-Admin Management Utility 37 37 39 40 Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 51 Overview Windows IPP Client Setup Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing Appendix D: Upgradin
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support List of Figures Figure 2-1: PrintServer’s Bottom Panel Figure 2-2: PrintServer’s Front Panel Figure 3-1: Connect to the USB Port Figure 3-2: Connect to the Ethernet Port Figure 3-3: Desktop Placement Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: Set up PrintServer Figure 4-3: Disconnect the USB Printer cable and power Figure 4-4: Connect the PrintServer to the Printer Figure 4-5: Connect the PrintServer Figure 4-6: Connect the PrintServer Figure 4-7: Reconnect th
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support Figure 5-4: Check Print Driver Figure 5-5: Wireless-G PrintServer Diagnostic - Check Printer Driver Installation Figure 5-6: Printer Driver Not Installed Figure 5-7: Print Test Page Figure 5-8: PrintServer Diagnostic Icon Figure 5-9: PrintServer Info Figure 5-10: Right-click Icon Figure 6-1: Setup Tab Figure 6-2: Protocol Tab - TCP/IP Figure 6-3: Protocol Tab - AppleTalk Figure 6-4: Protocol Tab - NetBEUI Figure 6-5: Protocol Tab - SNMP Figure 6-6:
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support Figure 7-12: Configuration - AppleTalk Figure 7-13: Configuration - NetBEUI Figure 7-14: Configuration - Internet Printing Figure 7-15: Configuration - Port Figure 7-16: Configuration - Wireless Figure 7-17: Configuration - SNMP Figure 7-18: Upgrade Figure 7-19: Detected LAN Cards Figure 7-20: BIN File Information Figure 7-21: Add Cross Segment PrintServer Figure 8-1: Windows XP - Local or Network Printer Figure 8-2: Windows XP - Specify a Printer F
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support. The PrintServer lets you connect a USB printer directly to your network, eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print sharing chores. Using a PrintServer frees up your “print share PC” so you don’t have to leave it on all the time. It also removes the printing bottleneck, and sets your PC free to do more useful work.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the PrintServer. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the PrintServer’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer This chapter describes the physical features of the PrintServer. • Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer This chapter instructs you on how to connect the PrintServer to your network.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support • Appendix E: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. • Appendix F: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the PrintServer.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer The Bottom Panel The PrintServer’s ports and Reset button are located on the bottom panel. Figure 2-1: PrintServer’s Bottom Panel Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. Ethernet The Ethernet port is where you will connect the PrintServer to your wired network. (This is optional.) USB Printer The USB Printer port is where you will connect the USB printer to the PrintServer.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support The Front Panel The PrintServer’s LEDs are located on the front panel. Figure 2-2: PrintServer’s Front Panel USB Green/Orange. The USB LED lights up green when there is a printer connected to the USB port. The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is sending data through the USB port. It lights up orange when there is a problem with the USB printer. Wireless Green. The Wireless LED serves two purposes.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Before starting the physical installation, note the PrintServer’s default name, which starts with “LK” (for example, LK71107). The default name is shown in the Server field on the PrintServer’s sticker, which is located on the PrintServer’s back panel. During the PrintServer driver installation, this name is used to identify the PrintServer you are currently installing.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support Placement Options There are different ways to place the PrintServer. The first way is to place the PrintServer horizontally on a surface, so it sits on four small rubber pads. You can also use the included velcro to mount the PrintServer on a wall or underneath a shelf. To use the velcro, follow these instructions: 1. Separate the included velcro into its two sides, the hook side and the loop side.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation To install the PrintServer, you will use the Setup CD-ROM to run the Setup Wizard. It is highly recommended that you use a computer on the wired network to set up the PrintServer. However, if you only have a wireless network, then you can use a computer on the wireless network to set up the PrintServer. 1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 4. You will need to first disconnect the USB Printer cable from the computer and disconnect the power from the printer. Click Next when finished. Figure 4-3: Disconnect the USB Printer cable and power 5. In Step 2, you will connect the USB printer cable to the USB port on the Print Server. Click Next.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 6. From the Connecting Your PrintServer screen, you will connect your Ethernet port. The Ethernet connection is for configuration purposes only. Later in this installation, you will need to disconnect the ethernet cable and reconnect your PrintServer, printer, and router. Click Next to continue. Click Back to return to the previous screen. Figure 4-5: Connect the PrintServer 7. Connect the Power Adapter to the PrintServer and click Next.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 8. Reconnect the power adapter to the printer. Plug the power into the wall outlet. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen. Wait a few moments while the system searches for the PrintServer. Figure 4-7: Reconnect the Printer 9. Select the proper PrintServer. If you can not find the PrintServer, click Refresh. Click Next.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 10. If you have changed the default password previously, the password dialog opens and you are prompted for your password. Otherwise, the installation will continue. If you have forgotten your password, hold the reset button on the side of the PrintServer for 10 seconds. This will reset the device to factory default. The default password is admin. Figure 4-9: Password 11. The Configure IP Settings screen appears.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 12. The Set PrintServer’s Password screen appears. If you want to change your password, enter your current password in the Password field. Enter the new password in the Confirm field. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen. Figure 4-11: Set PrintServer Password 13. Locate and select the wireless network you want to connect to.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 14. If you clicked Manual Setup, the Configure Wireless Settings screen appears with the SSID field. Enter your wireless network’s SSID or name. This is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network. The SSID is case-sensitive and should have 32 characters or fewer. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 15. If your network uses wireless security, you will prompted to enter the correct information. Figure 4-15: Wireless Security Settings - Disabled If you enter a Passphrase, you will see the automatically generated WEP key on the following screen. Otherwise, enter the WEP key manually in the field provided. If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support WPA-Pre-Shared Key Enter a Pre-Shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen. Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - WPA-Pre-Shared 16. The Confirmation screen will appear. Your old and new settings will be displayed. If you want to save the new settings, click Next. If you want to make a change, click Back to make changes.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 17. Disconnect the power to the PrintServer. Click Next. Figure 4-19: Disconnect power to the PrintServer 18. Disconnect the Network Cable from the PrintServer and router.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 19. Reconnect the power to the PrintServer and click Next. Wait a few moments while the system checks for the network. Figure 4-21: Reconnect the PrintServer 20. The PrintServer is now connected to your wireless network properly. The order used in reconnecting your PrintServer, router, and printer is very important. If you may have reconnected improperly, please click Back and review your processes.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 21. Now you have finished the initial setup.. You will need to install the driver next. Click Set up Computer at the bottom of this, and go to “Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation” of this user guide.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview This section installs the PrintServer’s software on your Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP computers so they can use the PrintServer for print jobs. (The PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP.) At this point, you must have the following: • the PrintServer hardware installed on your network. If not, see “Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 3. When you see the Welcome screen, click Click Here to Start to continue. Click Exit to end the installation. Figure 5-1: Welcome 4. Click Set up Computer.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support Configuration of the PrintServer Driver 1. The Wireless-G PrintServer Driver screen automatically appears. Select the PrintServer you are installing. Then click Next. NOTE: If the PrintServer is not listed, then click Refresh. If the PrintServer cannot be found, then select to temporarily disable the firewall and click Refresh again. Figure 5-3: Select Printer 2. The Checking Printer Driver screen appears.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 3. The Wireless-G PrintServer Driver screen appears. Review the PrintServer status and then click Next. Figure 5-5: Wireless-G PrintServer Diagnostic - Check Printer Driver Installation 4. The Wireless-G PrintServer Driver screen appears. If you want to print a test page, click Test Print. Then click Finish. Figure 5-6: Printer Driver Not Installed 5. If you’ve chosen to print a test page, the test page dialog appears. Click OK.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 6. The Print Server diagnostic icon will appear in the system tray of your desktop. When you double-click the icon, you will see the PrintServer Info screen. If you want to run the wizard that configures the printer driver, click the Diagnostics button. Figure 5-8: PrintServer Diagnostic Icon To close the PrintServer Info screen, click the Close button. When you right-click the Print Server diagnostic icon, you will see a menu.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility Overview After setting up the PrintServer with the Setup Wizard, the PrintServer will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its settings, use the PrintServer’s web-based utility. This chapter will describe each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed via your web browser through the use of a networked computer.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support The Setup Tab The first screen that appears is the Setup tab and allows you to change the PrintServer’s general settings. WPS54G Device Name Enter the PrintServer’s name in the field provided. The name is located on a sticker on the bottom of the PrintServer. Password Current Password. To change the PrintServer’s password, enter the current password in the Current Password field. Figure 6-1: Setup Tab New Password and Verify Password.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TCP/IP values of the PrintServer. IP Address Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If your network router is using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. By default, Obtain an IP Address Automatically is enabled. Use the Following IP Address.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support The Protocol Tab - AppleTalk 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 use it if they have the necessary, thirdparty software. Communication Printer Object Type. The Printer Object Type can be obtained from the manufacturer of the printer. Enter the type of printer in the field provided.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI NetBEUI connection settings of the PrintServer are available on this tab. 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.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support The Protocol Tab - SNMP Use this screen to view or change the PrintServer’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) settings. The PrintServer supports SNMP, which allows network administrators to monitor and control the PrintServer through the use of network management platforms, such as HP OpenView. The appropriate MIB file must be imported into your SNMP management program using the Import-Compile command.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support The Wireless Tab - Basic This screen allows you to change the PrintServer’s basic wireless settings. Configuration Regulatory Domain and MAC Address. The PrintServer’s Regulatory Domain and MAC Address are listed and cannot be changed. SSID. In the SSID field, enter the name of your wireless network. This is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network. The SSID is case-sensitive and should have 32 characters or fewer.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support The Wireless Tab - Security Configure the security of your wireless network on this screen. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and two levels of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption are available. If you do not want to use wireless security, select None from the Security Mode drop-down menu. Wireless Security Security Mode. To use WPA, select Pre-Shared Key.
Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support 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 any location where you can access e-mail. Mail Server Mail Server IP Address. Enter the address of your mail server. (This value must be a fixed IP address.
