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Printing Setup on Linux
The TW100-BRF114U supports LPD Printing on Linux. The procedure to install a LPD
printer is detailed below, but may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows
shell.
1.
In your X Windows shell, select
Control Panel
, then
Printer Configuration
.
2.
Select
Add
. For the printer type, select
Remote Unix (lpd) Queue
.
3.
Use the following data to complete the resulting dialog.
Field
Data
Example
Name
Enter a name for this printer
gw_prn
Spool Directory
/var/spool/lpd/
printer_name
Where
printer_name
is the "Name"
entry above.
/var/spool/lpd/gw_prn
File Limit
Enter a suitable number.
0
(no limit)
TW100-BRF114U's IP address
192.168.0.1
Remote Host
Note:
If you have made a host file entry, you can use the name from the
host file instead of the IP Address.
Remote Queue
L1
L1
4.
Save this data, and exit the Printer Configuration. Configuration is now completed, and
the printer is now available for use.
Other Unix Systems
To access the Internet via the TW100-BRF114U:
Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the TW100-
BRF114U.
Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.
Printing Setup
To use LPD printing to the TW100-BRF114U's printer, install an LPD printer using the
standard procedure for your system.
Use the TW100-BRF114U's IP Address as the location of the remote host
Use L1 for the name of the printer on the remote host.
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Chapter 5
Operation and Status
This Chapter details the operation of the Broadband Router and use of
the
status screens.
Operation
Once both the TW100-BRF114U and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic.
However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required:
If using Internet-based
Communication Applications
, it may be necessary to specify
which PC receives an incoming connection. Refer to
Chapter 6 - Advanced Features
for
further details.
Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers may be blocked by the
TW100-BRF114U's built-in firewall. You can define such applications as
Special Appli-
cations
to allow them to function normally. Refer to
Chapter 6 - Advanced Features
for
further details.
Some non-standard applications may require use of the
DMZ
feature. Refer to
Chapter 6 -
Advanced Features
for further details.
Status Screen
Use the
Status
link on the main menu to view this screen.
Figure 27: Status Screen
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Data - Status Screen
Internet
Connection Method
This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup
Wizard.
Broadband Modem
This shows the connection status of the modem.
Internet Connection
Current connection status:
Active
Idle
Unknown
Failed
If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button
to find out more information.
Internet IP Address
This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Pro-
vider).
"Connection Details"
Button
Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed
description of the current connection. Depending on the type of
connection, a "log" may also be available.
LAN
IP Address
The IP Address of the Broadband Router.
Network Mask
The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.
DHCP Server
This shows the status of the DHCP Server function - either
"Enabled" or "Disabled".
For additional information about the PCs on your LAN, and the
IP addresses allocated to them, use the
PC Database
option on
the
Advanced
menu.
System
Device Name
This displays the current name of the TW100-BRF114U.
Firmware Version
The current version of the firmware installed in the TW100-
BRF114U.
Buttons
Connection Details
View the details of the current Internet connection. The sub-
screen displayed will depend on the connection method used. See
the following sections for details of each sub-screen.
System Data
Display all system information in a sub-window.
Restart
Clicking this button will restart (reboot) the TW100-BRF114U.
All existing connections though the TW100-BRF114U will be
terminated, but will usually re-connect automatically.
Refresh Screen
Update the data displayed on screen.
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Connection Status - PPPoE
If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed
when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
Figure 28: PPPoE Status Screen
Data - PPPoE Screen
Connection
Physical Address
The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices
on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by
devices on the local LAN.)
IP Address
The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This
address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Network Mask
The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
PPPoE Link Status
This indicates whether or not the connection is currently estab-
lished.
If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be
used to establish a connection.
If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button
can be used to break the connection.
Connection Log
Connection Log
The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the
existing connection.
The most common messages are listed in the table below.
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The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Re-
fresh button will update the messages shown on screen.
Buttons
Connect
If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.
Disconnect
If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.
Clear Log
Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to
read new messages.
Refresh
Update the data on screen.
Connection Log Messages
Message
Description
Connect on Demand
Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect
automatically, as required" setting.
Manual connection
Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button.
Reset physical connection
Preparing line for connection attempt.
Connecting to remote
server
Attempting to connect to the ISP's server.
Remote Server located
ISP's Server has responded to connection attempt.
Start PPP
Attempting to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP
connection.
PPP up successfully
Able to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP connection.
Idle time-out reached
The connection has been idle for the time period specified in
the "Idle Time-out" field. The connection will now be termi-
nated.
Disconnecting
The current connection is being terminated, due to either the
"Idle Time-out" above, or "Disconnect" button being clicked.
Error: Remote Server not
found
ISP's Server did not respond. This could be a Server problem,
or a problem with the link to the Server.
Error: PPP Connection
failed
Unable to establish a PPP connection with the ISP's Server.
This could be a login problem (name or password) or a Server
problem.
Error: Connection to
Server lost
The existing connection has been lost. This could be caused
by a power failure, a link failure, or Server failure.
Error: Invalid or unknown
packet type
The data received from the ISP's Server could not be proc-
essed. This could be caused by data corruption (from a bad
link), or the Server using a protocol which is not supported by
this device.
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