® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.4 GHz Wireless-G 802.11g PrintServer WIRELESS Model No. User Guide WPS54G Wireless-G PrintServer Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless-G PrintServer has been designed to make understanding networking with the PrintServer easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the PrintServer. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the PrintServer. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the PrintServer. In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this: word: definition. Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section. WPS54G-UG-40915NC JL Wireless-G PrintServer Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What's in this Guide? 1 1 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer The Bottom Panel The Front Panel 4 4 5 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network Placement Options 6 6 6 7 Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation 8 8 Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview Installation Starting the Print Driver Utility 13 13 13 16 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility Overview The Setup Tab The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP The Protocol Tab - AppleTalk The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI The Protocol Tab - SNMP The Wireless Tab - Basic The Wireless Tab - Security The Printer Tab - Internet Printing The Printer Tab - Logical Port The Status Tab - Device The Status Tab - Printer The Status Tab - Wireless The Exit Tab 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 29 29 Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management Overview Bi-Admin Installation Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility The Bi-Admin Management Utility 30 30 30 32 33 Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Overview Windows IPP Client Setup 44 44 44 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions 49 49 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 51 51 51 Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware Appendix E: Windows Help Appendix F: Glossary Appendix G: Specifications Appendix H: Warranty Information Appendix I: Regulatory Information Appendix J: Contact Information 54 55 56 57 64 65 66 68 Wireless-G PrintServer List of Figures Figure 2-1: PrintServer's Bottom Panel Figure 2-2: PrintServer's Front Panel Figure 3-1: Connect to the Ethernet Port Figure 3-2: Connect to the USB Port Figure 3-3: Connect to the Power Port Figure 3-4: Desktop Placement Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: Wireless-G PrintServer Setup Figure 4-3: Basic Settings Figure 4-4: IP Settings Figure 4-5: Set PrintServer's Password Figure 4-6: Wireless Settings Figure 4-7: Wireless Security Settings Figure 4-8: Wireless Security Settings - WEP Key Figure 4-9: Confirmation Figure 4-10: Congratulations Figure 5-1: Welcome Figure 5-2: Driver Setup Welcome Figure 5-3: Choose Destination Location Figure 5-4: Select Program Folder Figure 5-5: Setup Complete Figure 5-6: Information Figure 5-7: Printer Port Setup Figure 5-8: Configure Printer Port 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 Tab - Basic Figure 6-7: Wireless Tab - Security (Pre-Shared Key) 4 5 6 6 6 7 8 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Wireless-G PrintServer Figure 6-8: Wireless Tab - Security (WEP) Figure 6-9: Printer - Internet Printing Figure 6-10: Printer - Logical Port Figure 6-11: Status Tab - Device Figure 6-12: Firmware Upgrade Figure 6-13: Status Tab - Printer Figure 6-14: Status Tab - Wireless Figure 6-15: Exit Figure 7-1: Welcome Figure 7-2: Bi-Admin Setup Welcome Figure 7-3: Choose Destination Location Figure 7-4: Select Program Folder Figure 7-5: Connected Protocol Figure 7-6: Searching for Device Figure 7-7: Bi-Admin Management Utility Figure 7-8: Device Information Figure 7-9: Printer Status Figure 7-10: Configuration - System Figure 7-11: Configuration - TCP/IP 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 Figure 8-3: Windows 2000 - Locate Your Printer Figure D-1: Status Tab - Device Figure D-2: Firmware Upgrade 25 26 27 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 33 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 43 43 43 46 47 47 55 55 Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer. 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. The USB port is compatible with USB 1.1 printers, as well as printers that support the new high-speed USB 2.0 specification for even faster throughput. How does the PrintServer do all of this? A print server is a device that allows multiple computers to share a printer over a network. You can connect the PrintServer directly to your network using an Ethernet network cable, or you can connect the PrintServer over Wireless-G (802.11g) at up to 54Mbps. The wireless option lets you put your printer wherever you want to, without having to run a cable. Whichever way the PrintServer is attached to your network, both your wireless and wired PCs will have access to it and its USB printer. But what does all of this mean? Networks are useful tools for sharing Internet access and computer resources. Multiple computers can share Internet access, so you don't need more than one high-speed Internet connection. Using the PrintServer, you can access one printer from different computers. Plus, you can access data located on another computer's hard drive and play multi-player video games. So, networks not only are useful in homes and offices, but also can be fun. PCs on a wired network create a LAN, or Local Area Network. They are connected with Ethernet cables, which is why the network is called "wired". PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network. This is sometimes called a WLAN, or Wireless Local Area Network. Your network router bridges wireless networks of both 802.11b and 802.11g standards and wired networks, allowing them to communicate with each other. To guide you through the process of installing the PrintServer, run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM (you can use the instructions in the Quick Installation or User Guide to help you). After you have installed the PrintServer, you can change its settings using its browser-based utility, which is described in this User Guide. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G PrintServer. mbps: one million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission lan (local area network): the computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office ethernet: an IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium 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 802.11b devices browser: an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Wireless-G PrintServer 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. · Chapter 4: Configuring 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 Using the Web-based Utility This chapter explains use the web-based utility to change the PrintServer's settings. · Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management This chapter explains how to use the Bi-Admin Management utility, which is for advanced users only. · Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) This chapter instruct you on how to use the PrintServer as an IPP server so you can run remote print jobs. · Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions regarding use of the PrintServer. · Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the security risks in wireless networking and how you can help protect your network · Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing This appendix describes bi-directional printing. · Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the PrintServer should you need to do so. Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide? 2 Wireless-G PrintServer · 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. · Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the PrintServer. · 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. Chapter 1: Introduction What's in this Guide? 3 Wireless-G PrintServer 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 Ethernet The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. The Ethernet port is where you will connect the PrintServer to your wired network. (This is optional.) The USB Printer port is where you will connect the USB printer to the PrintServer. The USB icon (right) designates a USB port. The PrintServer comes with a USB cable. One end has a rectangular connector called Type A. The other end has a square connector called Type B. The USB cable's Type A end connects to the PrintServer, and the Type B end connects to the printer. IMPORTANT: Resetting the PrintServer will delete all of your settings and replace them with the factory defaults. Do not reset the PrintServer if you want to retain the settings. USB Printer To reset the factory default settings 1. Unplug the PrintServer. 2. Press and hold the Reset 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 Print ...