USB Mini Print Server PS121 Installation Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR PS121 USB Mini Print Server. With this print server you can share your printer with all the computers in your home or office that run Microsoft® Windows® 98, 2000, NT 4.x, Me, or XP operating system. This installation guide shows you how to connect the print server to your printer and configure it to use with your computers. Setup is easy ­ if you follow the instructions in this guide, the print server will soon be up and running for your computers. If you have problems, there is a troubleshooting section on page 8 to help you. You can get more detailed troubleshooting information from the Reference Manual on the USB Mini Print Server Resource CD or online at www.NETGEAR.com in our Support section. 1 Unpack the Box and Verify the Contents PS121 USB Mini Print Server USB Mini Print Server Resource CD, Installation Guide, Warranty/ Support information card USB Cable Power adapter When you open the box, verify that you received everything. The package includes: · · · · · · PS121 USB Mini Print Server AC Power adapter 5 ft. (1.52 m) USB cable USB Mini Print Server Resource CD Installation guide Warranty/Support information card Installation Procedure Overview Estimated time: 30 minutes 1. 2. 3. 4. Unpack the box and verify the contents. Connect the print server to the printer and to the network. Configure the print server to be recognized on the network. Configure each computer to print through the print server. Note: You only need to go through procedures 1 through 3 once. Repeat procedure 4 for each computer that will share the printer with the print server. It takes less than 5 minutes to configure and test each computer. On the USB Mini Print Server Resource CD, you will find a Reference Manual containing more detailed information about installation, troubleshooting and configuration. 2 Connect the Print Server The PS121 USB Mini Print Server connects directly to the USB port on your printer. After connecting it to your printer, you then connect the print server to a network device (like a hub, router, or switch). Before you share the printer with the NETGEAR PS121 USB Mini Print Server, you should have at least one computer connected to an Ethernet network and have one unused port on an Ethernet hub, switch, or router. 1 2 Note: For printers with a parallel port, you will need to use one of the other NETGEAR Print Servers such as the PS101 or PS110 along with the correct cable. Note: The procedures described in this guide are for a TCP/IP- 3 Not Compatible with Parallel Printers Install the Printer Server Software and Set Up the Print Server based network environment. 1. 2. With the printer turned off, connect the print server to the USB connector on the printer. Insert one end of an Ethernet patch (or straightthrough) cable into an open Ethernet port in the network device (hub, switch, or router) and insert the other end into the Ethernet port on the print server. Note: You may use a Category 5 (or higher) Ethernet cable. 3. Connect the power adapter's cord into the back of the print server and then plug the adapter into a power source (such as a wall socket or power strip). Turn the printer on. When power has been applied to the print server: The LINK light (green) should light up and may blink to show network activity. The ALERT light (yellow) should be off. Note: If either light does not operate as indicated, go to the Troubleshooting section on page 8. The PS121 comes with several software components that allow you to set up the print server and use administrative tools. You should install all the software onto one Windows computer to act as the print server administrator. For the other computers, only install the NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard as described on page 6. To install the NETGEAR Print Server software 1. Insert the USB Mini Print Server Resource CD in the CD-ROM drive. NETGEAR Print Server Software Installation wizard starts up automatically. If it does not start, double-click My Computer, double-click your CD-ROM drive, and double-click Setup.exe. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to install the software. For the administrative computer, install all components. Note: If this computer will just use the printer, only select the NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard. See Configure a Computer to Access the Print Server on page 5 for details. 4. Click Finish. Printer with PS121 attached 2. 3. 4. To set up the print server 1. Printer with PS121 attached Netgear Router Click Start. Point to Programs and click NETGEAR Print Server>NETGEAR Print Server Setup Wizard. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to set up the print server. If you have questions, click Help for information about a specific screen. Note: The PS121 Print Server can automatically obtain an IP address from the network using DHCP. However, NETGEAR recommends you use a fixed IP address to be able to use a Web browser to print a test page or to make configuration changes later. For a home or small office, use IP address information compatible with your router setup. The IP 2. DSL modem 3 4 address for the print server needs to be unique on the network. If you do not know what to use, you may click Suggest New Values to get a useable IP address. If you are using a NETGEAR router with default settings, the following settings should work: IP address: 192.168.0.150 (Make sure the last 3 digits are unique on your network.) Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway IP address: 192.168.0.1 (the address of your router) 3. 4. When complete, click Finish. When asked if you want to set up a printer right away, click Yes and continue to Configure a Computer to Access the Print Server below. You have already completed the software installation and are running the NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard. To install the Add Printer Wizard (for a non-administrative computer): Note: You can skip to the next section "To configure computers..." if you have already installed the NETGEAR software on this computer. 1. Insert the USB Mini Print Server Resource CD in the CDROM drive. NETGEAR Print Server Software Installation wizard starts up automatically. If it does not start, double-click My Computer, double-click your CD-ROM drive, and double-click Setup.exe. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard to install the software. When prompted, select only the NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard. Click Finish. 2. 3. 4. Advanced Settings Advanced users may want to change the default name of the Print Server or make other changes in the settings. There are 2 ways to administer your NETGEAR Print Server. The Reference Manual on the USB Mini Print Server Resource CD has full instructions. 1. 2. You can open a Web browser and go to the IP address for the print server. For example, type http://192.168.0.150 and click Go. You can use the NETGEAR Print Server Administration program. Click Start. Point to Programs and click NETGEAR Print Server>NETGEAR Print Server Administration. To configure computers running Windows NT, 2000, and XP: 1. 2. 3. Click Start, point to Programs> NETGEAR Print Server and click NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard. Follow the screen prompts, and click OK in the Setup message window. In the list, select the print server port with the printer you want to add to this computer and click Add. When you see the AddPort screen, write down the port name (such as PSFF0091_P1). Printer port name:_____________________________. 4. Scroll down in Add Printer Wizard screen. Select the Print Server port with the port name as written above. Click Next. Note: Do NOT select the default port "LPT1." 4 · · · Configure a Computer to Access the Print Server Before using the PS121 on your network, each computer that needs to access the print server must have: A connection to the network. The printer added using the NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard. Either the printer driver software already installed or, if this is a new printer, access to the printer driver software (either on a CD or downloaded to a disk). 5. Select the printer manufacturer on the left and the model on the right or, if you need to install the printer driver, click Have Disk and follow the instructions. 5 6 6. If you have installed the printer driver for this printer, you will be asked to keep the existing driver or replace it. Select either one and click Next. Follow the screen instructions, if any. Type a name for this printer and determine whether you want it to be the default printer. Click Next. Select No when asked about sharing the printer and click Next. Note: The print server will perform the sharing function. 7. 8. Select Yes when asked about printing a test page. Click Finish. 7. 8. If you cannot print the test page, go to Troubleshooting on page 8. If you successfully printed the test page, you can configure other computers to access this printer by repeating this procedure on each computer. 9. Select Yes when asked about printing a test page and click Next. Troubleshooting The LINK light is not lit The print server has no power. · · Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to the print server. Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is not a switched outlet. Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your print server. Make sure the printer is turned on. Make sure the connector is securely plugged in at the print server and the printer. Make sure the connectors are securely plugged in at the print server and the network device (hub, switch, or router). Make sure the network device is turned on. Be sure the correct cable is used. In most instances, use a Category 5 (or higher) Ethernet patch cable. If the network device has Auto UplinkTM (MDI/MDIX) ports, you may use a cross-over cable. 10. Click Finish. If you cannot print the test page, go to Troubleshooting on page 8. If you successfully printed the test page, you can configure other computers to access this printer by repeating this procedure on each computer. To configure computers running Windows 98 and Me: 1. 2. 3. Click Start, point to Programs> NETGEAR Print Server and click NETGEAR Add Printer Wizard. Follow the screen prompts, and click OK in the Setup message window. Select the print server port with the printer you want to add to this computer and click Add in the Printer Select screen. When the AddPort screen displays, write down the port name ( such as PSFF0091_P1). Printer port name: _____________________________. 4. Select the printer manufacturer on the left and the model on the right or, if you need to install the printer driver, click Have Disk and follow the instructions. Click Next and select the print server in the Available ports list. This should match the port name from step 3. Then click Next. Note: Do NOT select the default port "LPT1." · The printer is not on or there is a connection problem. · · · · · There is a network hardware connection problem. 5. The ALERT light is lit · · Turn the printer off and unplug the print server's power adapter. Turn the printer on and then plug in the print server's power adapter. Contact NETGEAR if this does not solve the problem. 6. Type a name for this printer and determine whether you want this as the default printer. 7 8 I cannot print from my computer · · · You may not have selected the correct printer in the Print dialog box. You may not have configured the computer to work with the print server. Go through Step 4 on page 6 for each computer that will use the print server. The computer may not be communicating with the print server. To test by printing directly from the print server: 1. Open a browser and go to the IP address for the print server. (For example, type http://192.168.0.150 and click Go.) Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model PS121 USB Mini Print Server has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992.The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the ...