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Power / USB
Steady or flashing green light confirms that the Print Server is
powered
ON
.
The LED indicator lights up to show that thePrint
Server is transferring print data through the USB port.
Ethernet/WLAN
Steady or flashing green light confirms that the Print Server has a good
connection to the Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.
The indicator blinks off briefly to indicate that the Print Server is
receiving or transmitting from the network.
These four indicators are also used by the Print Server’s Power-
ON
Self Test
(POST) to indicate any hardware failures.
Front Panel LED Indicators
Power
USB
WLAN
Ethernet
LED Indicators
The front panel of the Print Server features four LED indicators:
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Network Cable Connector
The Print Server’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for
connection to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast
Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable).
The port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the Print Server to
automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the
network.
DC Power Connector
The DC power input connector is located on the Print Server’s
rear panel and is labeled DC 5V.
Rear Panel Connectors
USB
RJ-45
Power
Reset
Antenna
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D-Link
wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use
and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or
public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to
the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the
freedom that wireless networking brings.
A WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio
signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office
environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities.
Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and
communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and
other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network.
Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same
protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
Wireless Basics
People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes:
Mobility
-
Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location
within the operating range of the WLAN.
Management decisions based on real-
time information can significantly improve worker efficiency.
Low Implementation Costs
WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and
relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of
implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may
be impractical.
Installation and Network Expansion
- Installing a WLAN system can be fast and
easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless
technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the
home or office.
Scalability
– WLANs can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs
of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and
range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger
infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users,
depending on the number of wireless devices deployed.
Inexpensive Solution
- Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as
conventional Ethernet network devices.
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Standards-Based Technology
Based on the IEEE
802.11b
standard, the DP-311U is
interoperable with existing
compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of up to 11Mbps
when used with other D-Link
Air
devices.
Wireless Basics (cont.)
Installation Considerations
The D-Link
Air
DP-311U lets you print through your network, using a wireless
connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind,
however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects
that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges
vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency)
noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow
these basic guidelines:
Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DP-311U and other
network devices
to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link
wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your
devices
so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
2.
Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick
(.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At
a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters).
Position devices so that the
signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for
better reception.
3.
Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical
devices or appliances that generate extreme RF noise.
5.
Building Materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or
aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless
devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes
through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.
4.
Keep the antenna of the DP-311U in an upright position
1.
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Setting up the DP-311U
Installing the Print Server
WARNING:
Configuration problems may result if the Print Server is powered up without
first establishing its network connection. Follow this procedure to avoid complications at
the configuration stage.
Confirm proper operation of the printer to be connected to the DP-311U,
1.
When you have confirmed proper operation of the USB printer, switch it the
power
OFF
.
2.
Confirm that your network is operating normally.
3.
Connect the DP-311U RJ-45 Connector to the network, using a straight
through CAT5 cable..
4.
While the printer is powered
OFF
, install the USB printer cable to connect the
printer’s USB port to the USB port of the Print Server.
5.
Switch on the connected printer.
6.
Plug the AC power adapter’s DC output plug into the DC 5V power socket on
the rear panel of the Print Server.
7.
Plug the power adapter into a power outlet. This will supply power to the Print
Server, as it has no external power switch. The green Power LED on the
Print Server’s front panel should illuminate steadily, and the Print Server’s
Self-Test will proceed.
8.

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