D Link DP-311P Wireless Print Server User Manual DP300U manual 021203

D Link Corporation Wireless Print Server DP300U manual 021203

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ManualBuilding Networks for People Wireless Print ServerD-Link DP-311P
2ContentsPackage Contents ................................................................................3Introduction............................................................................................4Getting to know the DP-311P ................................................................5Getting Started ......................................................................................6Using the Web Configuration.................................................................7Printing with Windows XP/2000 ..........................................................17Printing with Windows 98SE/Me .........................................................24Setting up AppleTalk or LPR Printing with MAC OS X..........................32Setting up AppleTalk or LPR Printing with MAC OS 9 ..........................39Printing from MAC OS Client Workstations .........................................40Networking Basics ..............................................................................42Technical Specifications ......................................................................59Contacting Technical Support ..............................................................61Warranty and Registration ...................................................................62Appendix 1: DP-311P Printer Compatibility List .................................65Appendix 2: Incompatible Printers List................................................66Appendix 3: Upgrading the Firmware in Netware/ Windows/ Unix .......67
3Contents of Package:D-Link DP-311PWireless Print ServerManual, PS Admin User’s Guide and Warranty on CDPrinted Quick Installation GuidePackage ContentsIf any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.System Requirements:!!!Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE!Apple Mac OS with AppleTalk!NetWare 5.x (Native NDS)!Internet Explorer 6.0, or Netscape Navigator version 6.0 or above,with JavaScript enabled!Printer must support required Operating System!
4IntroductionThe D-Link DP-311P Print Server is a wireless print server with one parallel port. With itshigh-speed IEEE 1283 parallel port, the DP-311P allows those on your network to accessand share a printer wirelessly, no matter where they reside on the network.The DP-311P is equipped with one bi-directional parallel port with a centronics connector fordirect connection to most printers available on the market today. No additional printer cablewill be required. The DP-311P also supports all major network operating systems andprotocols.The DP-311P is an 802.11b-compliant wireless Print Server that supports both Infrastructureor Ad-Hoc wireless modes. With the DP-311P you have the ability and convenience of sharinga printer beyond the wired network.The DP-311P is also easily configurable using a Web Browser or Windows based setupwizard. Using a web browser on a PC connected to the network, configuration is simple andstraightforward with the familiar D-Link interface. PS Admin, a Windows-based configurationprogram can also be used to configure the DP-311P. (The PS Admin manual is available on theCD included with your purchase).The DP-311P Wireless Print Server is the ideal network printing solution for small offices,home offices, schools and other businesses that require printer sharing.
5Getting to know the DP-311P5V-2A Power inletPlug the External PowerSupply into this jackMode SwitchToggle UP to Configure;Toggle DOWN for Normaloperation.WLAN LEDA blinking Green lightindicates a connection toa power supplyParallel PortIEEE 1284 Bi-DirectionalParallel Port with acentronics connectorPower LEDA solid Green lightindicates a connectionto a power supplyFrontviewRearview
6Getting StartedBelow is a sample network using the DP-311P. The DP-311P has a built- in Web-basedmanagement feature that allows users to easily configure and manage multiple printqueues through TCP/IP.For a list of printers that are compatible with the DP-311P, please see the Appendix in thismanual. The compatibility list is not comprehensive. Even if it is not included in the list,your printer may be compatible with the DP-311P.
7Using the Web ConfigurationOn the following pages you will find a description of each of the screens that are available toyou for the web configuration of the DP-311P.Re-power the DP-311P by pulling the power adapter plug out and re-inserting it.After you have finished configuring the DP-311P, in order for the changes totake effect, you must toggle the mode switch on the rear panel of the printserver back to “Normal” mode.Set the switch to Config mode on the rear panel of the DP-311P.Change your wireless adapter setting to Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer mode. (Openthe Configuration utility for your network adapter and make sure that yournetwork adapter is set to Ad-Hoc mode in your configuration settings.)(For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utilityand go to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS. TheChannel is 1 and WEP is set to Disable. The network adapter will now be in Ad-Hoc mode.)Change the wireless adapter IP Address so that it is in the same IP Address rangeas the DP-311P (192.168.0.x). For instructions on changing the IP Address,please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. The subnet mask is255.255.255.0.Restart the computer.Open your web browser and input the IP Address of your wireless print server.The default IP Address is 192.168.0.10. you begin configuring the DP-311P:Before you have completed the configuration:After
8You can access and control the PrintServer’s configuration through the tabs onthe top of this main screen: Home, Con-figuration, Network, Tools, and Help.Using the Web Configuration (continued)Home > StatusThis screen displays some basic informa-tion about the DP-311P and the printer at-tached to the DP-311P, if available.Home > WirelessThis screen displays the wireless settingsand information about the print server.After you have entered the default IP Ad-dress of the Print Server into your webbrowser address field, the configurationutility will be available, as shown here.
9Using the Web Configuration (continued)Home > NetworkHome > ManagementThis screen displays thecurrent TCP/IP settings;Netware settings andAppleTalk settings of theprint server.This screen displays thecurrent SNMP settings ofthe print server.
10Using the Web Configuration (continued)Configuration > StatusThe name assigned to the Print ServerDevice Name:System Contact: (optional) Input a System Contact nameSystem Location: (optional) Input a location for the Print ServerPassword: Enter an Administrator password (3-8 characters)Re-type Password: Re-type the password (when accessing the DP-311P withpassword protection, the user name is admin, and the passwordwill be whatever you define here)Printer Port: Select one of the following Printer Bi-directional settings:Auto-detect for bi-directional portDisable bi-directional port
11Using the Web Configuration (continued)Configuration > WirelessAd-Hoc: Connect tocompatibly configuredwireless clients thathave the samechipset in peer to peermode802.11b Ad-Hoc:Connect to allcompatibly configured802.11b wirelessclients in peer to peermodeInfrastructure:Connects tocompatibly configuredwireless AP or routerin a WLANMode:Select SSID orManually EnterSSID Below:Select the SSID from the pull-down menu, or enter it manually inthe field provided. You can use the Site Survey tool provided toobtain SSID informationChannel: Select the channel from the pull-down menu. (This is only used inAd-Hoc mode)Data TransmitRates: Choose the data transmit rate; Auto is the default settingUse WEP: From the pull-down menu choose 64 bit; 128 bit or Disable WEP;Disabled is the default settingKey Format: Choose Alphanumeric or HexadecimalWEP Key: Enter the WEP key in the chosen format64-bit, Alphanumeric = a combination of 5 digits and letters128-bit, Alphanumeric = a combination of 13 digits and letters64-bit , Hexadecimal = a combination of 10 digits and letters128-bit, Hexadecimal = a combination of 26 digits and letters
12Using the Web Configuration (continued)Configuration > NetworkSelect this option to obtain settings automatically from yourDHCP serverObtain TCP/IP settingsautomatically (useDHCP/BOOTP):Use the followingTCP/IP settings: Select this option to enter a Static IP Address, Subnet Maskand Gateway IP Address manuallyTCP/IP Settings
13Using the Web Configuration (continued)Configuration > Network (continued)Print Server Name: Input a name for the print serverPolling Time:Netware General SettingsEnter the number of polling seconds (the minimum is 3; themaximum is 29 seconds)Logon Password: Enter the logon passwordApple Talk Printer ConfigurationPrinter Type:Data Format:Apple Talk SettingsAppleTalk Zone Name:Port Name:Use Bindery Mode:Netware Bindery SettingsName of the File Server:Use NDS Mode: Enable or Disable NDS mode; Disable is the default settingName of the NDS Tree:Netware NDS SettingsName of the NDSContext: Enter a name for the NDS contextEnter the Printer TypeEnter the Data FormatEnter AppleTalk Zone NameEnter the Port NameSelect Enable or DisableSelect the name of the File ServerSelect from the pull-down menu, if availableNDS (Novell Directory Services) is a Directory Service for Novell netware networksthat interoperates with other types of networks and provides a logical “tree structure”view of all resources on the network, no matter where they are located.
14Using the Web Configuration (continued)Configuration > ManagementSNMP Community SettingsSupport HP WebJet Admin:SNMP Community Name 1: Enter a nameAccess Right: Select from the pull-down menuRead-Only or Read-WriteSelect Enable or DisableSend Traps to IP Address 2:Send SNMP Traps:Use Authentication Traps:Send Traps to IP Address 1: Input an IP Address for receiving TrapsSelect Enable or DisableInput an IP Address for receiving TrapsSNMP Trap SettingsSelect Enable or DisableSNMP(SimpleNetworkManagementProtocol) is aset of protocolsfor managingcomplexnetworksAccess Right: Select from the pull-down menuRead-Only or Read-WriteSNMP Community Name 2: Enter a name
15Using the Web Configuration (continued)Configuration > Management (continued)Tools > Factory DefaultName: Enter a nameSMB WorkgroupPrinter: Enter the printer nameSMB Shared NameIf you click Factory Reset you will lose all user-defined settings and you willhave to re-configure the DP-311P!SMB(Server Message Block) is a message format to share files, directories and devices.
16Using the Web Configuration (continued)Tools > Firmware UpgradeVisit http://support.dlink.com for thelatest upgrades. Download the upgradeto your hard drive and then clickBrowse in this screen to locate the up-grade. When you have found the firm-ware file on your hard drive, clickUpgrade, in this screen, to completethe process.Tools > Print TestClick Print in this window to print atest page. Please refer to the Appen-dix in this manual for a list of sup-ported printers.HelpFor more information, click on any ofthe Help topics listed in this screen.
17Printingwith Windows XP/2000Set the switch to Config mode on the rear panel of the DP-311P.Change your wireless adapter setting to Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer mode. (Openthe Configuration utility for your network adapter and make sure that yournetwork adapter is set to Ad-Hoc mode in your configuration settings.)(For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utilityand go to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS. TheChannel is 1 and WEP is set to Disable. The network adapter will now be in Ad-Hoc mode.)Change the wireless adapter IP Address so that it is in the same IP Address rangeas the DP-311P (192.168.0.x). For instructions on changing the IP Address,please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. The subnet mask is255.255.255.0.Restart the computer.Open your web browser and input the IP Address of your wireless print server.The default IP Address is 192.168.0.10.
18Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued)Change the IPAddress andchange the othersettings of theDP-311P toconform to yournetwork.Change themode toInfrastructure.Input or selectthe SSID of yourwireless router orAP. Input WEPsettings ifapplicable.11111After you have configured the DP-311P, set the rear panel switch back toNormal mode.22222Change your wireless network adapter settings (IP Address,Infrastructure mode) so that they match your network.
19Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued)For Windows XP:Go to Start > Printers and Faxes > Add a PrinterClick Next Double-click on the“Add Printer” icon
20Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued)Select “Local Printer.”Select “Create a new port.”At the pull-down menu, highlight“Standard TCP/IP Port.”Click Next Click Next Click Next
21Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued)Type in the IP address of the printserver. (i.e. 192.168.0.10)The port name will automatically befilled in.Select “Custom.”Then click “Settings.”Click Next Click SettingsClick OKEnter “lp1” for theQueue Name.Select “LPR”
22Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued)In this window, scroll down to find yourprinter. (If it is not listed, insert the driverCD or diskette that came with yourprinter.)Click on “Have Disk.”Then, scroll down and highlight theprinter.Click Next Click Finish Click Next
23The printer is now ready for printing withWindows XP, on your network. Click Finish Select “No”Click Next At this screen, you can input a namefor this printer.Click Next Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued)Yes
24Printingwith Windows 98SE/MeSet the switch to Config mode on the rear panel of the DP-311P.Change your wireless adapter setting to Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer mode. (Openthe Configuration utility for your network adapter and make sure that yournetwork adapter is set to Ad-Hoc mode in your configuration settings.)(For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utilityand go to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS. TheChannel is 1 and WEP is set to Disable. The network adapter will now be in Ad-Hoc mode.)Change the wireless adapter IP Address so that it is in the same IP Address rangeas the DP-311P (192.168.0.x). For instructions on changing the IP Address,please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual. The subnet mask is255.255.255.0.Restart the computer.Open your web browser and input the IP Address of your wireless print server.The default IP Address is 192.168.0.10.
25Configuration > NetworkConfiguration > WirelessPrinting with Windows 98SE/Me (continued)Change the IPAddress andchange the othersettings of theDP-311P toconform to yournetworkChange themode toInfrastructure.Input or selectthe SSID of yourwireless router orAP. Input WEPsettings ifapplicable.11111After you have configured the DP-311P, set the rear panel switch back toNormal mode22222Change your wireless network adapter settings (IP Address,Infrastructure mode) so that they match your network
26Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued)Please insert theDP-311P CD intoyour CD-ROMdrive and clickInstall PS AdminThis picture willappear.Click NextClick Next
27Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued)Select the programyou want to installDP-311P PSAdmin isa windows basedmanagement utility,only Administratorsneed to install thisprogramD-Link Print Monitoris the driver for printservers in Windows95/98/Me.You willneed to install thisprogramClick NextClick Finish
28Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued)Go to Start > Settings >Printer> Add printer orGo to Start> ControlPanel> PrintersDouble click the AddPrinter iconClick NextSelect Local printerClick Next
29Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued)Click NextClick NextHighlight the printer, as shown. If the desiredprinter is not on the list, click Have Disk andinsert the printer driver disk that came with yourprinter to install the printer driversSelect NoClick FinishGo to Start >Settings > PrintersCheck to see that yourprinter is installed
30Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued)After the printer installation iscompleted, right-click on thePrinter icon.Select Properties > Details >Click Add PortSelect Other > D-link Print PortClick OKHP LaserJet Series IIHP LaserJet Series II

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