Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support

Figure 4-6: Print Test Page

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Figure 5-1: Diagnostic Utility Icon

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Figure 5-2: Right-Click Utility Icon

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Figure 5-3: About Print Server Utility

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Figure 5-4: Exit Utility

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Figure 5-5: Program Icons

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Figure 5-6: Print Server Information - Connected

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Figure 5-7: Print Server Information - Disconnected

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Figure 5-8: Auto-Disconnect (Time)

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Figure 5-9: Auto-Disconnect (Always Connect)

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Figure 6-1: Login

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Figure 6-2: Setup Tab

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Figure 6-3: Protocol Tab - TCP/IP

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Figure 6-4: Protocol Tab - SNMP

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Figure 6-5: Wireless Tab - Basic

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Figure 6-6: Wireless Tab - Security (WPA Personal)

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Figure 6-7: Wireless Tab - Security (WPA2 Personal)

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Figure 6-8: Wireless Tab - Security (WEP)

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Figure 6-9: Printer Tab - Scan

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Figure 6-10: Printer Tab - Internet Printing

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Figure 6-11: Printer Tab - Logical Port

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Figure 6-12: Status Tab - Device

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Figure 6-13: Firmware Upgrade

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Figure 6-14: Status Tab - Printer

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Figure 6-15: Status Tab - Wireless

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Figure C-1: Status Tab - Device

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Figure C-2: Firmware Upgrade

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

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 multifunction 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 PrintServer is compatible with most USB multifunction printers, and allows full access to printing, faxing,

scanning, and copying functions. Like any print server, users on the network can print anytime. The other

functions are treated a little differently—any user can request access to one of the other functions, and get

exclusive use of that function until the task is complete.

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. Plus, you can access data

located on another computer’s hard drive and play multi-player video games. Using the PrintServer, you can

access one printer from different computers.

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 adapters can communicate without cables. By sharing the same wireless settings,

within their transmission radius, they form a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). Your network router bridges

wireless networks 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 with Multifunction

Printer Support.

ethernet

: an IEEE standard network protocol that

specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from

a common transmission medium

lan

(local area network): the computers and

networking products that make up the network

in your home or office

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

mbps

: one million bits per second; a unit of

measurement for data transmission

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Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this Guide?

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.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the PrintServer’s applications and this User Guide.

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer

This chapter describes the physical features and placement options of the PrintServer.

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Chapter 3: Installing the PrintServer using the Setup Wizard

This chapter instructs you on how to use the Setup Wizard to install your PrintServer.

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Chapter 4: Installing the PrintServer Driver

This chapter explains how to install the driver for the PrintServer.

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Chapter 5: Using the Diagnostic Utility

This chapter explains how to use the diagnostic utility to control the PrintServer.

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Chapter 6: Using the Web-based Utility

This chapter describes how to use the web-based utility to change the PrintServer’s settings.

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions regarding use of the PrintServer.

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Appendix B: Wireless Security

This appendix explains the security risks in wireless networking and how you can help protect your network

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Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware

This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the PrintServer should you need to do so.

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Appendix D: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing

the TCP/IP protocol.

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Appendix E: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

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Appendix F: Specifications

This appendix provides the technical specifications for the PrintServer.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this Guide?

Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support

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Appendix G: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the warranty information for the PrintServer.

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Appendix H: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the PrintServer.

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Appendix I: Contact Information

This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer

Overview

Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer

Overview

This chapter describes the back panel, front panel, and placement options of the PrintServer.

The Back Panel

The PrintServer’s ports and Reset button are located on the back panel.

Reset Button

Use the

Reset Button

to reset the PrintServer to its factory defaults or print a test page. The

instructions are provided on the right side of this page.

Ethernet

The

Ethernet

port is where you will connect the PrintServer to your wired network (for setup).

USB

The

USB

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.

Power

The

Power

port is where you will connect the power adapter.

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.

Figure 2-1: PrintServer’s Back Panel

To reset the factory default settings

1.

Unplug the power from the PrintServer.

2.

Press and hold the Reset button. While pressing the

button, plug in the power.

3.

Hold down the Reset button for ten seconds, and

the PrintServer will be reset to factory defaults.

To generate a diagnostic print-out

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Ensure that both the PrintServer and the printer

attached to the USB port are ON.

2.

Press the Reset button, and hold it in for 2 seconds.

3.

The test page, which lists the current settings, will

be printed.

PostScript printers are unable to print this page. If you

have a PostScript printer on the USB port, the test page

will not be printed.

USB Connector-Type A

USB Connector-Type B

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