Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast WirelessReady USB PrintServer ® Use this Guide to install: Model No.: PPS1UW User Guide COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant EtherFast and EtherFast are registered trademarks of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors. LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every Instant EtherFast® EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of this User Guide. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. 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Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623 FCC STATEMENT The Instant EtherFast® EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance UG_PPS1UW_ 041202E JL Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction The Instant EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Features Package Contents Chapter 2: Getting to Know the EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer The Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer's LEDs The Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer's Ports Chapter 3: Hardware Installation Overview Finding the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer's Default Name Connecting the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer to Your Network Chapter 4: Windows Driver Setup Overview The Autorun Bi-Admin Management Utility Installation Installing the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer's Drivers Chapter 5: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management Overview Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility Using Bi-Admin Setting the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer's IP Address Changing the Device Name Enabling and Disabling Protocols Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote Linksys PrintServer Resetting the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Restoring Factory Default 1 1 1 2 Chapter 7: Advanced Properties The AppleTalk Page The Internet Printing Page The Logical Printers Page The NetBEUI Page The SNMP Page Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Windows IPP Client Setup Chapter 9: DHCP Support for the EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Appendix A: Troubleshooting Hardware Issues General Printing Issues Appendix B: About Bi-Directional Printing Appendix C: About the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Software Appendix D: Glossary Appendix E: Specifications Appendix F: Environmental Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Contact Information Chapter 6: Configuring the EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Using the Web-Based Utility 23 Accessing the Web-Based Utility 23 The Server Page 24 The Printer Page 24 The TCP/IP Page 25 The Wireless Page 26 The Status Page 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 34 34 3 3 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 10 16 16 16 18 20 21 21 22 22 22 40 41 41 41 42 43 44 52 53 54 55 Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Chapter 1: Introduction The Instant EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Congratulations on your purchase of the Instant EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer, the fastest and easiest way to network your printers. Now you can share your printing resources without tying up your workstation performance with pending print jobs. The Instant EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer comes with an easyto-use software management suite that runs seamlessly with virtually all Windows operating systems. Fully compatible with standard laser, bubble jet, ink jet, and dot matrix printers, the Instant EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer also supports your bi-directional printers. Features · Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment (when used with the Instant WirelessTM Network PC Card) · Configurable Through Your Networked PC's Web Browser · Runs with Virtually All USB-Compliant Laser, Ink Jet, Bubble Jet, and Color Printers · Supports Multiple Print Jobs Simultaneously · Integrates Through Both Ethernet and Wireless Connections (when used with the Instant WirelessTM Network PC Card) · Works with Virtually All Major Operating Systems · Stand-Alone Unit--No Dedicated PrintServer PC Needed · Easy-to-Use Built-In Remote Management Utility · 256KB RAM Buffer for Faster Graphics Performance · 512KB Flash Memory for Future Upgrades · One EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Package Contents Figure 1-1 · · · One AC Power Adapter One User Guide (on CD-ROM) One Quick Installation and Registration Card (not shown) 1 2 Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Chapter 2: Getting to Know the EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer The Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer's LEDs LAN Green. The LAN LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously illuminated, the PrintServer is successfully connected to a device through the LAN port. If the LED is flickering, the PrintServer is actively sending or receiving data to the wired network. Amber. The WLAN LED will flicker when the PrintServer is actively sending data to or receiving data from the wireless network. Green. The ACT 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 both the wired and wireless networks. The Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer's Ports Figure 2-2 USB LAN This USB Port connects to your printer. This port connects to your wired network using a standard Category 5 network cable. Press this button to reset the PrintServer to factory defaults and generate a diagnostic printout, which is discussed below. This port connects the power adapter. WLAN Reset Button Power ACT PCMCIA (side panel) This port, located on the side of the PrintServer, is where you will plug in the Instant WirelessTM Network PC Card for wireless functionality. Figure 2-1 To reset the factory default settings: 1. Unplug the PrintServer. 2. Press and hold the diagnostic button. While pressing the button, plug in the PrintServer. 3. If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds, the PrintServer will be reset to factory defaults. To generate a Diagnostic print out 1. Ensure that both the PrintServer and the printer attached to the Printer port are ON. 2. Press the diagnostic button, and hold it in for 2 seconds. 3. The test page, containing the current settings, will be printed. PostScript printers are unable to print this page. If you have a PostScript printer on the Printer port, the test page will not be printed. Err Red. The Error LED lights up when there is a problem printing to the indicated printer. 3 4 Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Chapter 3: Hardware Installation Overview Before starting the physical installation, be sure to find the PrintServer's Default Name first. The information may be hard to access after the PrintServer is completely installed in your network and surrounded by wires and computers. Important: Without setting up the wireless functionality with an Instant WirelessTM Network PC Card, the PrintServer will only function through your 10/100 Ethernet network. After connecting and configuring an Instant WirelessTM Network PC Card, the PrintServer will be able to take advantage of wireless functionality. Finding the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer's Default Name On the bottom of the PrintServer, there is a white bar code sticker with an SC number printed on it (for example, SCA71107). This number is the PrintServer's Default Name, which you'll use in the PrintServer driver installation. Since it is written in hexadecimal form, the SC number may include letters as well as numbers. You can use bi-admin software to find the default name. For more information, see Chapter 5: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management. Connecting the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer to Your Network The PrintServer does not have an ON/OFF power switch. Whenever its power adapter is plugged into a power supply, the PrintServer is powered on. The PrintServer can be powered on before, during, or after your network is powered on. Important: Only use the power adapter packaged with the PrintServer. Using a different power adapter could damage the PrintServer. Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 1. Plug one end of a UTP Category 5 (or better) cable into the PrintServer's LAN Port. 2. Connect the other end of the cable into a networked hub or switch. The distance between the PrintServer and the second device should not exceed 328 feet (100 meters). 3. The LAN LED will become active. If the LAN LED does not light up, see Appendix A: Troubleshooting for more information. Connecting a Printer to the PrintServer 1. Connect your printer to the PrintServer's USB port with your USB cable. 2. Power on your printer. Connecting the Power 1. Plug the power adapter cord into the PrintServer's Power port. 2. Plug the power adapter into the wall. The PrintServer's hardware installation is now complete, and you are now ready to install the PrintServer's software. 5 6 Instant EtherFast® Series EtherFast® Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Chapter 4: Windows Driver Setup Overview This section installs the PrintServer's software on your Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000, or XP computers to give them PrintServer printing abilities. The PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP environments. At this point, you must have: · · · · the PrintServer hardware installed on your network. If not, see Chapter 3: Hardware Installation. TCP/IP installed on each of your computers. an IP address assigned to each of the computers on your network. If not, see Chapter 9: DHCP Support for the Wireless-Ready PrintServer. an IP address assigned to the PrintServer. By default the PrintServer has DHCP enabled. If you need to assign an IP address, go to Chapter 5: BiAdmin: PrintServer Management. The Autorun Bi-Admin Management Utility Installation 1. Insert the Setup Utility CD. A built-in autorun will begin the installation of the PrintServer's Bi-Admin Management Utility, and display Figure 4-1. Click the product you wish to install, followed by the Install tab to continue. This setup should be completed on the network administrator's computer before all other users' computers on the network. The PrintServer's IP address will be assigned in this first installation on the network administrator's computer only, which takes three extra steps. It is assumed that your CD-ROM drive's letter name is designated as "D". If your CD drive is named another letter, replace all instances of "D" with the appropriate letter. If you need to install the PrintServer's driver on computers without a CD-ROM drive, ...