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Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support
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understanding networking with the PrintServer easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this
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Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 2
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer 4
The Bottom Panel 4
The Front Panel 5
Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer 6
Overview 6
Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 6
Placement Options 7
Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard 8
Installation 8
Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation 20
Overview 20
Installation 20
Configuration of the PrintServer Driver 22
Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility 25
Overview 25
The Setup Tab 26
The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP 27
The Protocol Tab - AppleTalk 28
The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI 29
The Protocol Tab - SNMP 30
The Wireless Tab - Basic 31
The Wireless Tab - Security 32
The Printer Tab - Internet Printing 33
The Printer Tab - Logical Port 34
The Status Tab - Device 35
The Status Tab - Printer 36
The Status Tab - Wireless 36
The Exit Tab 36
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Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management 37
Overview 37
Bi-Admin Installation 37
Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 39
The Bi-Admin Management Utility 40
Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 51
Overview 51
Windows IPP Client Setup 51
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 56
Common Problems and Solutions 56
Appendix B: Wireless Security 58
Security Precautions 58
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 58
Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing 61
Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware 62
Appendix E: Windows Help 63
Appendix F: Glossary 64
Appendix G: Specifications 69
Appendix H: Warranty Information 70
Appendix I: Regulatory Information 71
Appendix J: Contact Information 73
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: PrintServer’s Bottom Panel 4
Figure 2-2: PrintServer’s Front Panel 5
Figure 3-1: Connect to the USB Port 6
Figure 3-2: Connect to the Ethernet Port 6
Figure 3-3: Desktop Placement 7
Figure 4-1: Welcome 8
Figure 4-2: Set up PrintServer 8
Figure 4-3: Disconnect the USB Printer cable and power 9
Figure 4-4: Connect the PrintServer to the Printer 9
Figure 4-5: Connect the PrintServer 10
Figure 4-6: Connect the PrintServer 10
Figure 4-7: Reconnect the Printer 11
Figure 4-8: Choose PrintServer 11
Figure 4-9: Password 12
Figure 4-10: Configure IP Settings 12
Figure 4-11: Set PrintServer Password 13
Figure 4-12: Select Wireless Network 13
Figure 4-13: Configure Wireless Settings - SSID 14
Figure 4-14: Select Wireless Network 14
Figure 4-15: Wireless Security Settings - Disabled 15
Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - WEP 15
Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - WPA-Pre-Shared 16
Figure 4-18: Confirm New Settings 16
Figure 4-19: Disconnect power to the PrintServer 17
Figure 4-20: Disconnect Network 17
Figure 4-21: Reconnect the PrintServer 18
Figure 4-22: PrintServer connection complete 18
Figure 4-23: Continue to Set up Computer 19
Figure 5-1: Welcome 21
Figure 5-2: Set up Computer 21
Figure 5-3: Select Printer 22
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Figure 5-4: Check Print Driver 22
Figure 5-5: Wireless-G PrintServer Diagnostic - Check Printer
Driver Installation 23
Figure 5-6: Printer Driver Not Installed 23
Figure 5-7: Print Test Page 23
Figure 5-8: PrintServer Diagnostic Icon 24
Figure 5-9: PrintServer Info 24
Figure 5-10: Right-click Icon 24
Figure 6-1: Setup Tab 26
Figure 6-2: Protocol Tab - TCP/IP 27
Figure 6-3: Protocol Tab - AppleTalk 28
Figure 6-4: Protocol Tab - NetBEUI 29
Figure 6-5: Protocol Tab - SNMP 30
Figure 6-6: Wireless Tab - Basic 31
Figure 6-7: Wireless Tab - Security (WEP) 32
Figure 6-8: Wireless Tab - Security (WPA) 32
Figure 6-9: Printer - Internet Printing 33
Figure 6-10: Printer - Logical Port 34
Figure 6-11: Status Tab - Device 35
Figure 6-12: Firmware Upgrade 35
Figure 6-13: Status Tab - Printer 36
Figure 6-14: Status Tab - Wireless 36
Figure 6-15: Exit 36
Figure 7-1: Welcome 37
Figure 7-2: Bi-Admin Setup Welcome 37
Figure 7-3: Choose Destination Location 38
Figure 7-4: Select Program Folder 38
Figure 7-5: Connected Protocol 39
Figure 7-6: Searching for Device 39
Figure 7-7: Bi-Admin Management Utility 40
Figure 7-8: Device Information 40
Figure 7-9: Printer Status 41
Figure 7-10: Configuration - System 42
Figure 7-11: Configuration - TCP/IP 43
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Figure 7-12: Configuration - AppleTalk 44
Figure 7-13: Configuration - NetBEUI 45
Figure 7-14: Configuration - Internet Printing 46
Figure 7-15: Configuration - Port 47
Figure 7-16: Configuration - Wireless 48
Figure 7-17: Configuration - SNMP 49
Figure 7-18: Upgrade 50
Figure 7-19: Detected LAN Cards 50
Figure 7-20: BIN File Information 50
Figure 7-21: Add Cross Segment PrintServer 50
Figure 8-1: Windows XP - Local or Network Printer 53
Figure 8-2: Windows XP - Specify a Printer 54
Figure 8-3: Windows 2000 - Locate Your Printer 54
Figure D-1: Status Tab - Device 62
Figure D-2: Firmware Upgrade 62
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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 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.
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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What’s in this Guide?
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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.
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• 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.
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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer
The Bottom Panel
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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer
The Bottom Panel
The PrintServer’s ports and Reset button are located on the bottom panel.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Ethernet The Ethernet port is where you will connect the PrintServer to your wired network. (This is
optional.)
USB Printer 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.
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.
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 Bottom Panel
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 Printer 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 Printer port, the
test page will not be printed.
USB Connector-Type A USB Connector-Type B
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The Front Panel
The PrintServer’s LEDs are located on the front panel.
USB Green/Orange. The USB LED lights up green when there is a printer connected to the USB port.
The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is sending data through the USB port. It lights up
orange when there is a problem with the USB printer.
Wireless Green. The Wireless LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the PrintServer is
successfully connected to the wireless network. If the LED is flashing, the PrintServer is
actively sending or receiving data from the wireless network.
Ethernet Green/Orange. If the Ethernet LED is continuously lit green, the PrintServer is successfully
connected to a device through the Ethernet port. The LED flashes green when the PrintServer
is actively sending or receiving data from the wired network. It flashes orange when there are
collisions detected on the Ethernet port.
Power Green/Orange. If the Power LED is continuously lit green, then the PrintServer is ready for use.
The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is booting up, a system self-test is running, or the
firmware is being upgraded. It lights up orange when there is an error.
Figure 2-2: PrintServer’s Front Panel
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Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer
Overview
Before starting the physical installation, note the PrintServer’s default name, which starts with “LK” (for example,
LK71107). The default name is shown in the Server field on the PrintServer’s sticker, which is located on the
PrintServer’s back panel. During the PrintServer driver installation, this name is used to identify the PrintServer
you are currently installing.
Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network
1. Use the USB cable to connect your USB printer to the PrintServer’s USB Printer port. Plug the Type A
connector end into the PrintServer and the Type B connector end into the printer.
2. If you are connecting the PrintServer to your wired network, then plug one end of the Ethernet network cable
into the PrintServer’s Ethernet port.
Then connect the other end of the cable to your router or switch. The distance between the PrintServer and
the other device should not exceed 328 feet (100 meters).
3. Power on your printer.
4. Plug the power adapter into the PrintServer’s Power port.
Then plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
Proceed to the next section, “Placement Options.”
Figure 3-1: Connect to the USB Port
NOTE: The PrintServer does not have an on/off power switch. Whenever its power adapter is
plugged into a power supply, the PrintServer is powered on. The PrintServer can be powered on
before, during, or after your network is powered on. Figure 3-2: Connect to the Ethernet Port
IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter supplied with the PrintServer. Use of a
different power adapter could damage the PrintServer.
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Placement Options
There are different ways to place the PrintServer. The first way is to place the PrintServer horizontally on a
surface, so it sits on four small rubber pads. You can also use the included velcro to mount the PrintServer on a
wall or underneath a shelf. To use the velcro, follow these instructions:
1. Separate the included velcro into its two sides, the hook side and the loop side. You will use the tape on the
backs of the velcro sides to attach them to the PrintServer and surface you want to use.
2. For the first velcro side, peel off the cover protecting the tape, and attach it to the recessed area on the back
panel of the PrintServer.
3. For the other velcro side, peel off the cover, and attach it to the location you have chosen for the PrintServer.
4. Attach the velcro sides to each other, and make sure the PrintServer is securely mounted on the wall or
underneath the shelf.
5. Adjust the position of the antenna so that it is positioned as high as possible. Usually, the higher you place the
antenna, the better the performance and range will be.
The physical installation of the Wireless-G PrintServer with Multifunction Printer Support is complete.
Proceed to “Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard.”
Figure 3-3: Desktop Placement
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Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup
Wizard
Installation
To install the PrintServer, you will use the Setup CD-ROM to run the Setup Wizard. It is highly recommended that
you use a computer on the wired network to set up the PrintServer. However, if you only have a wireless network,
then you can use a computer on the wireless network to set up the PrintServer.
1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically. If it
does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the box that appears, enter D:\setupWizard.exe (if “D” is
the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
2. When you see the Welcome screen, click Setup Wizard to continue. Click Exit to end the installation. Click
User Guide button to view the User Guide.
3. If this is the first time you have installed the PrintServer, click Set up PrintServer. If you have already
installed and configured the PrintServer, click Set up Computer and proceed to Chapter 5: Windows Driver
Installation.
Figure 4-1: Welcome
Figure 4-2: Set up PrintServer
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4. You will need to first disconnect the USB Printer cable from the computer and disconnect the power from the
printer. Click Next when finished.
5. In Step 2, you will connect the USB printer cable to the USB port on the Print Server. Click Next.
Figure 4-3: Disconnect the USB Printer cable and power
Figure 4-4: Connect the PrintServer to the Printer
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6. From the Connecting Your PrintServer screen, you will connect your Ethernet port.
The Ethernet connection is for configuration purposes only. Later in this installation, you will need to
disconnect the ethernet cable and reconnect your PrintServer, printer, and router.
Click Next to continue. Click Back to return to the previous screen.
7. Connect the Power Adapter to the PrintServer and click Next.
Figure 4-5: Connect the PrintServer
Figure 4-6: Connect the PrintServer
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8. Reconnect the power adapter to the printer. Plug the power into the wall outlet.
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
Wait a few moments while the system searches for the PrintServer.
9. Select the proper PrintServer. If you can not find the PrintServer, click Refresh.
Click Next.
Figure 4-7: Reconnect the Printer
Figure 4-8: Choose PrintServer
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10. If you have changed the default password previously, the password dialog opens and you are prompted for
your password. Otherwise, the installation will continue.
If you have forgotten your password, hold the reset button on the side of the PrintServer for 10 seconds. This
will reset the device to factory default. The default password is admin.
11. The Configure IP Settings screen appears. If your network uses a router with a DHCP setting that
automatically assigns IP addresses, select Automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP). If your network
uses a static IP address, select Set IP configuration manually, and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway in the fields provided.
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-9: Password
Figure 4-10: Configure IP Settings
static ip address: a fixed address assigned to
a computer or device connected to a network.
ip (internet protocol): a protocol
used to send data over a network
ip address: the address used to identify
a computer or device on a network
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12. The Set PrintServer’s Password screen appears. If you want to change your password, enter your current
password in the Password field. Enter the new password in the Confirm field.
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
13. Locate and select the wireless network you want to connect to. If you do not see the wireless network you
wish to use, click Refresh and locate the network.
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-11: Set PrintServer Password
Figure 4-12: Select Wireless Network
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14. If you clicked Manual Setup, the Configure Wireless Settings screen appears with the SSID field. Enter your
wireless network’s SSID or name. This is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network. The
SSID is case-sensitive and should have 32 characters or fewer.
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
If you click Refresh and select the network, the setup wizard automatically detects what kind of security
network your computer has.
Figure 4-14: Select Wireless Network
Figure 4-13: Configure Wireless Settings - SSID
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15. If your network uses wireless security, you will prompted to enter the correct information.
If you enter a Passphrase, you will see the automatically generated WEP key on the following screen.
Otherwise, enter the WEP key manually in the field provided. If you are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the
key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key
must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0”-“9” and “A”-“F”.
Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-15: Wireless Security Settings - Disabled
Figure 4-16: Wireless Security - WEP
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WPA-Pre-Shared Key
Enter a Pre-Shared Key that is 8-63 characters in length. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to the
previous screen.
16. The Confirmation screen will appear. Your old and new settings will be displayed. If you want to save the new
settings, click Next. If you want to make a change, click Back to make changes.
Please wait a few moments while the system changes the PrintServer’s settings.
NOTE: In the next few screens, you will need to disconnect and reconnect your PrintServer. Proceed in the order
specified to avoid any networking conflicts.
Figure 4-17: Wireless Security - WPA-Pre-Shared
Figure 4-18: Confirm New Settings
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17. Disconnect the power to the PrintServer. Click Next.
18. Disconnect the Network Cable from the PrintServer and router.
Figure 4-19: Disconnect power to the PrintServer
Figure 4-20: Disconnect Network
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19. Reconnect the power to the PrintServer and click Next.
Wait a few moments while the system checks for the network.
20. The PrintServer is now connected to your wireless network properly.
The order used in reconnecting your PrintServer, router, and printer is very important. If you may have
reconnected improperly, please click Back and review your processes.
Figure 4-21: Reconnect the PrintServer
Figure 4-22: PrintServer connection complete
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21. Now you have finished the initial setup..
You will need to install the driver next. Click Set up Computer at the bottom of this, and go to “Chapter 5:
Windows Driver Installation” of this user guide.
Figure 4-23: Continue to Set up Computer
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Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation
Overview
This section installs the PrintServer’s software on your Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP computers so they can use
the PrintServer for print jobs. (The PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP.)
At this point, you must have the following:
• the PrintServer hardware installed on your network. If not, see “Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer.”
• TCP/IP installed on each of your computers.
• an IP address assigned to each of the computers on your network.
• an IP address assigned to the PrintServer by you or your network router. By default the PrintServer has DHCP
enabled so the network router will automatically assign an IP address. If you need to manually assign an IP
address, run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM or go to “Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management.”
It is assumed that your CD-ROM drive’s letter name is designated as “D”. If your CD-ROM drive is named another
letter, replace all instances of “D” with the appropriate letter.
If you need to install the PrintServer’s driver on computers without a CD-ROM drive, you can create a setup disk
by using a computer with a CD-ROM drive to copy the contents of D:\Driver\PTP onto a floppy disk.
Installation
1. Make sure you have no programs or applications running on your computer.
2. If you haven’t already done so, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The Setup CD-
ROM should run automatically. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears,
enter D:\setupWizard.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
HAVE YOU: already set up your printer? Linksys
recommends that you set up your printer and
install your printer’s driver before you install the
PrintServer’s driver.
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3. When you see the Welcome screen, click Click Here to Start to continue. Click Exit to end the installation.
4. Click Set up Computer.
Configuration of the PrintServer Driver
Figure 5-2: Set up Computer
Figure 5-1: Welcome
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Configuration of the PrintServer Driver
1. The Wireless-G PrintServer Driver screen automatically appears. Select the PrintServer you are installing.
Then click Next.
2. The Checking Printer Driver screen appears. Select the driver for your printer, and click Next to continue.
If the driver for your printer is not installed, you will see a new window pop up. The message will ask you to
exit the Wizard and install the driver for your printer. Click OK and install the driver. After the driver has been
installed, run the Setup Wizard and click Driver Install on the Welcome screen.
Figure 5-4: Check Print Driver
Figure 5-3: Select Printer
NOTE: If the PrintServer is not listed, then click Refresh. If the PrintServer cannot be found, then
select to temporarily disable the firewall and click Refresh again.
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3. The Wireless-G PrintServer Driver screen appears. Review the PrintServer status and then click Next.
4. The Wireless-G PrintServer Driver screen appears. If you want to print a test page, click Test Print. Then click
Finish.
5. If you’ve chosen to print a test page, the test page dialog appears. Click OK.
Figure 5-5: Wireless-G PrintServer Diagnostic - Check
Printer Driver Installation
Figure 5-6: Printer Driver Not Installed
Figure 5-7: Print Test Page
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6. The Print Server diagnostic icon will appear in the system tray of your desktop. When you double-click the
icon, you will see the PrintServer Info screen.
If you want to run the wizard that configures the printer driver, click the Diagnostics button.
To close the PrintServer Info screen, click the Close button.
When you right-click the Print Server diagnostic icon, you will see a menu. To see the version number of the
Print Server Utility, click About. To see the PrintServer Info screen, click Info. To close the Utility, click Exit.
The driver installation and configuration is complete. You can now use the PrintServer.
If you would like to change the PrintServer’s settings, use the PrintServer’s web-based utility. For
more information, refer to “Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility.”
Figure 5-8: PrintServer Diagnostic Icon
Figure 5-9: PrintServer Info
Figure 5-10: Right-click Icon
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Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the
Web-based Utility
Overview
After setting up the PrintServer with the Setup Wizard, the PrintServer will be ready for use. However, if you’d like
to change its settings, use the PrintServer’s web-based utility. This chapter will describe each web page of the
utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed via your web browser through the use of a
networked computer.
There are six main tabs: Setup, Protocol, Wireless, Printer, Status, and Exit. Additional tabs will be available after
you click one of the main tabs, except for the Setup tab.
To access the web-based utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the PrintServer’s IP
address in the Address field. Then press Enter.
NOTE: Use the PrintServer’s IP address that you noted when you ran the Setup Wizard. Otherwise,
insert the Setup CD-ROM, and when the Welcome screen appears, click Setup Wizard. Follow the
instructions until you reach the Wireless-G PrintServer Setup screen. Note the IP address, and then
click Back until you reach the Welcome screen. Click Exit.
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The Setup Tab
The first screen that appears is the Setup tab and allows you to change the PrintServer’s general settings.
WPS54G Device Name
Enter the PrintServer’s name in the field provided. The name is located on a sticker on the bottom of the
PrintServer.
Password
Current Password. To change the PrintServer’s password, enter the current password in the Current Password
field.
New Password and Verify Password. Enter the new password in the New Password field, and then enter the
new password again in the Verify Password field.
Protocols
The TCP/IP protocol is enabled by default.
Enable: Apple Talk or NetBEUI. Check the box(es) for AppleTalk or NetBEUI, if they are used by your network.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to cancel your changes.
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The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP
Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TCP/IP values of the PrintServer.
IP Address
Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If your network router is using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select Obtain
an IP Address Automatically. By default, Obtain an IP Address Automatically is enabled.
Use the Following IP Address. If you need to assign the PrintServer a fixed IP address (also known as static IP
address), select Use the Following IP Address, and enter the appropriate values under IP Address, Subnet
Mask, and Gateway. Make sure the IP Address and Subnet Mask are appropriate for your network. If you change
the PrintServer’s IP address, make sure you that you reconnect to the PrintServer using that new IP address.
Otherwise, you will not be communicating with the PrintServer. In most cases, the Gateway IP address is the IP
address of your router, and you should complete the Gateway field if you will use the PrintServer for Internet
printing. (To find out your router’s IP address, consult your router’s documentation.)
Connection
Delay before reconnection attempt. Set how long you want the PrintServer to wait between attempts.
Number of reconnection attempts. Specify the number of times that the PrintServer will attempt to connect to
the network.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to cancel your changes.
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The Protocol Tab - AppleTalk
AppleTalk is a network communications protocol that allows computers to talk to each other using Ethernet.
Typically only Macintoshes use AppleTalk, although other platforms can use it if they have the necessary, third-
party software.
Communication
Printer Object Type. The Printer Object Type can be obtained from the manufacturer of the printer. Enter the type
of printer in the field provided. For each printer connected to the PrintServer, you will choose the Communications
Protocol that allows the devices on the network to communicate.
Communication Protocol. Select the type of Communication Protocol you will use, ASCII or Binary for each
printer, according to the recommendation of the printer’s manufacturer. For more information, refer to the
printer’s documentation.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to cancel your changes.
Figure 6-3: Protocol Tab - AppleTalk
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NetBEUI connection settings of the PrintServer
are available on this tab.
Domain Name
Enter the name of the domain that you want the PrintServer associated with in the Domain Name field.
If you are unsure of the Domain Name, you can find it out by looking on any computer already on the network. In
Windows 98, right-click
Network Neighborhood
and select
Properties
. Under the Identification tab, there will be
listed that computer’s name, and the Domain to which it is connected. For Windows Me, 2000, or XP, right-click
My
Network Places
. In Windows Me, choose
Properties
from the menu that appears. In Windows 2000 or XP, choose
Properties
from the menu that appears. Then, right-click
Local Area Connection
and choose
Properties
. The
Domain name will appear. If you want the PrintServer to be connected to that same Domain, enter that Domain
name here. If no Domain name exists there, you will use the Workgroup name from that window.
Options
Response Time
. You can specify the Response Time that you prefer for the PrintServer. This is the amount of time
(measured in seconds) that the PrintServer will wait for a response from the network before “timing out.”
Abort Print Job if Error
. You also have the option to use this feature, Abort Print Job if Error. Selecting Yes here will
terminate the printing if there is an error of any kind. If you select No, print jobs that have errors will be sent to the
printer, but might not print properly.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to cancel your changes.
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The Protocol Tab - SNMP
Use this screen to view or change the PrintServer’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) settings.
The PrintServer supports SNMP, which allows network administrators to monitor and control the PrintServer
through the use of network management platforms, such as HP OpenView.
The appropriate MIB file must be imported into your SNMP management program using the Import-Compile
command. Check your program’s documentation for details on this procedure. The MIB file is named Mib2p.mib
and is provided in the MiB folder on the Setup CD-ROM.
General
SysContact. Enter the name of the contact person in the SysContact field.
SysLocation. Enter the location of the contact person in the SysLocation field.
Management Stations
Station No. Select the number of the management station from the Station No. drop-down menu (1-4). Click the
Get Data button to display the information for the selected station.
IP Address. Enter the IP address of the management station running the SNMP program.
Community. Enter the name of the SNMP community, which is usually public or private.
Access. Select the level of access for this management station, Not Accessible, Read-only, or Read/Write.
Trap Receivers
Receiver No. Select the number of the trap receiver from the Receiver No. drop-down menu (1-4). Click the Get
Data button to display the information for the selected trap receiver.
IP Address. Enter the IP address of the trap receiver that will be sent the trap messages or notifications.
Community. In the Community field, enter the name of the SNMP community, which is usually public or private.
Enable with Severity level. To designate a severity level, click the checkbox next to Enable with Severity level.
From the following drop-down menu, select the desired level of severity, with 1 meaning least severe.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to cancel your changes.
Figure 6-5: Protocol Tab - SNMP
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The Wireless Tab - Basic
This screen allows you to change the PrintServer’s basic wireless settings.
Configuration
Regulatory Domain and MAC Address. The PrintServer’s Regulatory Domain and MAC Address are listed and
cannot be changed.
SSID. In the SSID field, enter the name of your wireless network. This is the unique name shared by all devices in
a wireless network. The SSID is case-sensitive and should have 32 characters or fewer.
Channel No. If your network is set to ad-hoc mode, select your network’s channel setting from the Channel No.
drop-down menu.
Network Type. The Network Type setting shows a choice of two wireless modes. Select Infrastructure if you
want the PrintServer to communicate using an access point or wireless router. Select Ad-Hoc if you want the
PrintServer to communicate without using an access point or wireless router.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to cancel your changes.
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The Wireless Tab - Security
Configure the security of your wireless network on this screen. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and two levels of
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption are available. If you do not want to use wireless security, select None
from the Security Mode drop-down menu.
Wireless Security
Security Mode. To use WPA, select Pre-Shared Key. To use WEP, select the level of WEP encryption you want to
use, 64 Bit Keys (10 Hex chars) or 128 Bit Keys (26 Hex chars). Then proceed to the instructions for your
security method.
WEP
Default Transmit Key. Select the Default Transmit Key used by your wireless network. This indicates which WEP
key your network uses for WEP encryption.
Passphrase. Enter a Passphrase and click the Generate Keys button to automatically generate WEP Keys 1-4.
The Passphrase is case-sensitive and should have no more than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match your
wireless network’s passphrase and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (Enter the WEP key(s)
manually on any non-Linksys wireless products.)
Key 1 to Key 4. To enter the WEP keys manually, leave the Passphrase field blank and enter your WEP key(s). For
64-bit WEP encryption, each key must have 10 hexadecimal characters, while for 128-bit WEP encryption, the
key must have 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0”-“9” and “A”-“F”.
Authentication. Select your wireless network’s authentication type. The default is Open System, for which the
sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication. You can also choose Shared Key, for which
the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to cancel your changes.
Pre-Shared Key (WPA)
WPA Algorithm. TKIP is the default algorithm.
WPA Shared Key. Enter your Pre-Shared Key, which must have 8-63 characters in length.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to cancel your changes.
Figure 6-7: Wireless Tab - Security (WEP)
Figure 6-8: Wireless Tab - Security (WPA)
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The Printer Tab - Internet Printing
Internet Printing allows you to automatically print any e-mails that are sent to a specific e-mail account on your
network. This is especially useful for printing information when you are not connected to the network. You can
print from any location where you can access e-mail.
Mail Server
Mail Server IP Address. Enter the address of your mail server. (This value must be a fixed IP address.)
Account Name and Password. Enter the Account Name and Account Password.
Verify Password. Enter the password again in the Verify Password field.
Check Mail every. Specify how often you want the PrintServer to check for e-mail to be printed.
Redirect unprintable Mail to. Specify an e-mail address to which e-mails that cannot be printed are routed; this
is useful for both graphic-intensive e-mails and for troubleshooting purposes.
Printer
Printer Model. Enter the Printer Model in the field provided. You can find this in the Device Manager.
Printer Port. Choose the appropriate Printer Port from the drop-down menu: USB, the PrintServer’s USB port, or
Logical Printer 1-3. The PrintServer has three logical or virtual printer ports. For example, you can have three
different configurations for your USB printer: Logical Printer 1 for landscape orientation, Logical Printer 2 for
double-sided copies, and Logical Printer 3 for manual feed. Then configure the Logical Printers on the Logical
Port tab, so Logical Printers 1, 2, and 3 will be mapped to the physical printer on the PrintServer’s USB port.
Options
Print every E-Mail. Click this checkbox if you want to print every e-mail message.
Print Banner Page. Enabled by default, this feature tells the PrintServer to print a banner page for every print job
(the banner page describes the print job). Click the checkbox to remove the checkmark and disable this feature.
Mail response when printed. Click this checkbox if you want an e-mail sent when a print job is complete.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to cancel your changes.
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The Printer Tab - Logical Port
The Logical Printers tab contains the logical printer settings of the PrintServer. Configure them for each Logical
Printer.
The PrintServer has three logical or virtual printer ports. For example, you can have three different configurations
for your USB printer: Logical Printer 1 for landscape orientation, Logical Printer 2 for double-sided copies, and
Logical Printer 3 for manual feed. Then you will map Logical Printers 1, 2, and 3 to the physical printer on the
PrintServer’s USB port.
Select Printer
Logical Printer No. From the Logical Printer Port No: drop-down menu, select the number (1-3) of the printer you
wish to configure. Click the Get Data button to update the display with the current data for the selected logical
printer.
Details
Pre-string (Hex). Enter the printer control string (in hexadecimal characters) to be sent to the printer before each
print job. This string cannot exceed 30 characters.
Post String (Hex). Enter the printer control string (in hexadecimal characters) to be sent to the printer after each
print job. This string cannot exceed 30 characters.
Convert LF to CR+LF. If checked, LF (line feed) characters are changed to CR+LF (carriage return + line feed).
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to cancel your changes.
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The Status Tab - Device
The Device tab allows you to view information about the PrintServer.
Server Details
The PrintServer’s settings and status information are displayed here. No values can be changed on this screen.
This screen is for information only.
Upgrade. If you want to upgrade the PrintServer’s firmware, follow these instructions:
1. Visit www.linksys.com and download the firmware upgrade file for the Wireless-G PrintServer.
2. Extract the file on your computer.
3. On the Device screen, click the Upgrade button.
4. On the Firmware Upgrade screen, enter the location of the extracted firmware file, or click the Browse button
to find this file.
5. Click the Start Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.
On the Device screen, click the Refresh button to retrieve this information again.
Figure 6-11: Status Tab - Device
download: to receive a file transmitted over a network
firmware: the programming code
that runs a networking device
upgrade: to replace existing software or
firmware with a newer version
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The Status Tab - Printer
The Printer tab allows you to view information about the Printers. No values can be changed on this screen. This
screen is for information only.
Port 1 (USB Port)
The port’s status information is displayed here. No values can be changed on this screen. This screen is for
information only.
Print Test Page. Click the Print Test Page button to print a test page on the connected printer.
Clicking the Refresh button causes the PrintServer to retrieve the status information again.
The Status Tab - Wireless
The Wireless tab allows you to view information about the PrintServer’s wireless connection. No values can be
changed on this screen. This screen is for information only.
Link Info
Settings and current transmission rate for the wireless connection are displayed here.
Throughput
The throughput information for the wireless connection is displayed here.
Clicking the Refresh button causes the PrintServer to retrieve information about the wireless connection again.
The Exit Tab
This tab is used exclusively for exiting the Web-based Utility.
Select the Exit tab, and a new screen will appear. Click the Yes button to exit the Utility, or click No to continue
using the Utility.
Figure 6-14: Status Tab - Wireless
Figure 6-15: Exit
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Overview
If you use Windows, then you can manage the PrintServer using its web-based utility (see “Chapter 6:
Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility”) or an advanced utility program called Bi-Admin. (If you
use a Macintosh or other non-Windows operating system, you can manage the PrintServer only by using its web-
based utility.)
Bi-Admin is provided on the PrintServer’s Setup CD-ROM and is fully compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and
XP. It allows you to change the PrintServer’s internal settings, check on the unit’s status, and perform basic
diagnostic tests. Note that the Bi-Admin program must be installed only on the network administrator’s computer.
First, install Bi-Admin on your computer. Then, you will be able to use the management utility.
Bi-Admin Installation
1. Make sure you have no programs or applications running on your computer.
2. If you haven’t already done so, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The Setup CD-
ROM should run automatically. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the box that appears,
enter D:\setupWizard.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
3. Click Bi-Admin Install to continue, or click Exit to end the installation.
4. The Welcome screen of the Bi-Admin Setup program will appear first. Click Next to continue with the Bi-
Admin installation, or click Cancel to quit the setup program, and then close the open programs.
Figure 7-2: Bi-Admin Setup Welcome
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5. The Choose Destination Location screen will appear. Choose the location where the B-Admin folder will be
installed. To install the driver in the default location, click Next. If you want the folder to be installed in a
different location, click the Browse button and select the location. Then click Next.
Click Back to return to the previous screen. Click Cancel to end the Bi-Admin installation.
6. The Select Program Folder screen will appear. An icon will be added to the program folder listed. You may
change the name for the program folder, if you wish. Click Next.
Click Back to return to the previous screen. Click Cancel to end the Bi-Admin installation.
7. When the Bi-Admin is installed, the Setup Complete screen will appear. Click Finish.
Figure 7-4: Select Program Folder
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Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility
1. To start the Bi-Admin program, click Start, Programs, Print Server Utility, and then Bi-Admin
Management Utility. If the Bi-Admin Management Utility icon has been created, you can just double-click it
instead. You can drag the shortcut icon onto your Desktop for easy access to the Bi-Admin Management
Utility.
2. When the Bi-Admin Management Utility appears, it will ask for the Connected Protocol. Make sure the box
next to TCP/IP is checked. Click the OK button.
3. The Bi-Admin Management Utility will automatically scan the network for the PrintServer.
Figure 7-6: Searching for Device
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The Bi-Admin Management Utility
The Bi-Admin Management Utility screen will appear next. Any hardware found on the network will appear on the
left-hand side of the screen. The Utility can be managed from this screen. The menu and icon options will be
explained in this section.
Menu Options
Main. The options are Device Status, Printer Status, Configure, Upgrade, Refresh, and Exit. These options are the
same as the icons that are displayed below the menu options (viewed from left to right), and are described below:
•Device Status. This option allows you to view all of the device settings, optionally save the device settings to
a file, or restore a previously saved file to the device.
If you click Device Status, the Device Information screen will appear. A list of the PrintServer’s device
settings is displayed, including Hardware ID, Firmware version, Protocol ID, Default Name, Server Name, and
MAC Address. To save the information in a .txt (text) file, click the Save to file button.
To choose a different device that you configured, click the Open button. You may then browse for your file,
select it, and then click Open. The contents of the file will display on the right-hand side of the screen. To
save the file to the PrintServer, click Restore to Device.
Click the Exit button to return to the Bi-Admin Management Utility screen. For more information, click the
Help button.
Figure 7-7: Bi-Admin Management Utility
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•Printer Status. This option allows you to view the printer status, as well as set port and printer parameters.
If you click Printer Status, the Printer Status screen will appear. The Device Name will be displayed and the
Current Selected Port will be highlighted. The status information for this port will be displayed.
Click the Back button to return to the Bi-Admin Management Utility screen. Click Refresh to refresh the
screen. For more information, click the Help button.
If the printer is bi-directional and not busy, the Printer Configuration button will appear on the Printer Status
screen. Click this button to view the printer’s Environmental Variable and Variable Value items. If the items
are not read-only, you can change them based on the options of your printer.
For more information, click the Help button.
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•Configure. You may configure the PrintServer with this option.
If you click Configure, the Configuration screen will appear. It displays eight tabs: System, TCP/IP, AppleTalk,
NetBEUI, Internet Printing, Port, Wireless, and SNMP. The tabs will be described below.
System
•Device Name. Enter the Device Name in the field provided.
•Comment. Enter any comments in the Comment field.
•Device Password. To change the password, select Change Device Password, enter the new password
in the Password field, and then re-enter the password in the Confirm Password field.
•Protocol. Select the protocol you want to use for your network: TCP/IP, AppleTalk, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX.
Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the OK button to save these changes, or click the
Cancel button to undo your changes. For more information, click the Help button.
Figure 7-10: Configuration - System
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TCP/IP
•Dynamic IP Address (DHCP). If your network router is using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select
Dynamic IP Address (DHCP). By default, Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) is enabled.
•Fixed IP Address. If you need to assign the PrintServer a fixed IP address (also known as static IP
address), select Fixed IP Address, and enter the appropriate values under IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway. Make sure the IP Address and Subnet Mask are appropriate for your network. If you change the
PrintServer’s IP address, make sure you that you reconnect to the PrintServer using that new IP address.
Otherwise, you will not be communicating with the PrintServer. In most cases, the Gateway IP address is
the IP address of your router, and you should complete the Gateway field if you will use the PrintServer for
Internet printing. (To find out your router’s IP address, consult your router’s documentation.)
•TCP session. If your TCP session has ended, you can attempt a new connection. In the Retry interval field,
enter how often you want the PrintServer to attempt a connection. In the Retry count field, enter the
maximum number of attempts.
Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the OK button to save these changes, or click the
Cancel button to undo your changes. For more information, click the Help button.
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Apple Talk
•Zone Name. Typically only Macintoshes use AppleTalk, although other platforms can use it if they have
the necessary, third-party software installed. Enter the Zone Name in the field provided.
•Port Setting. Select the port number from the drop-down menu. The Printer Type can be obtained from
the manufacturer of the printer. Enter the type of printer in the Printer Type field. For each printer
connected to the PrintServer, you will choose the Communications Protocol that allows the devices on the
network to communicate. Select the type of Communication Protocol you will use, ASCII or Binary for
each printer, according to the recommendation of the printer’s manufacturer. For more information, refer
to the printer’s documentation.
Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the OK button to save these changes, or click the
Cancel button to undo your changes. For more information, click the Help button.
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NetBEUI
•Domain Name
. Enter the name of the domain that you want the PrintServer associated with in the Domain
Name field. If you are unsure of the Domain Name, you can find it out by looking on any computer already on
the network. In Windows 98, right-click
Network Neighborhood
and select
Properties
. Under the
Identification tab, there will be listed that computer’s name, and the Domain to which it is connected. For
Windows Me, 2000, or XP, right-click
My Network Places
. In Windows Me, choose
Properties
from the
menu that appears. In Windows 2000 or XP, choose
Properties
from the menu that appears. Then, right-
click
Local Area Connection
and choose
Properties
. The Domain name will appear. If you want the
PrintServer to be connected to that same Domain, enter that Domain name here. If no Domain name exists
there, you will use the Workgroup name from that window.
•
Port Setting
. You can specify the Response Time that you prefer for the PrintServer. This is the amount of
time (measured in seconds) that the PrintServer will wait for a response from the network before “timing
out.” You also have the option to use this feature, Abort Print Job if Error. Selecting Yes here will terminate
the printing if there is an error of any kind. If you select No, print jobs that have errors will be sent to the
printer, but might not print properly.
Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the OK button to save these changes, or click the
Cancel button to undo your changes. For more information, click the Help button.
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Internet Printing
•Mail Server. Enter the address of your mail server in the Mail Server IP Address fields. (This value must
be a fixed IP address.) Enter the Mail Account name and Password next. Enter the password again in the
Confirm Password field. Then, enter the time interval for the PrintServer to check for e-mail to be printed,
in hours and minutes in the Check Mail Interval field. You may also specify an e-mail address to which
mails that cannot be printed are routed; this is useful for both graphic-intensive e-mails and for
troubleshooting purposes. Enter this e-mail address in the Redirect Mail Account field.
•Printer. Select the Default Printer Port from the drop-down menu. In the field provided, enter the Printer
Model, which can be found through the Device Manager.
•Options. Place a check mark next to the options you want to enable: Print Every Mail, Banner Printing
(enabled by default), or Mail response when Printed.
Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the OK button to save these changes, or click the
Cancel button to undo your changes. For more information, click the Help button.
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Port
•Physical Port. Select the number of the Selected Physical Port from the drop-down menu. Select the
Handshake Signal, Busy Only or Busy & Ack. Select the Printer Type, High Speed or Low Speed.
•Logical Port. Select the Selected Logical Port from the drop-down menu and then the physical port you
want to map it to from the drop-down menu for Map to Physical Port. If you select Yes for Convert LF to
LF+CR, the LF (line feed) characters are changed to LF+CR (line feed + carriage return). In the field for
Prefix of Job, enter the printer control string (in hexadecimal characters) to be sent to the printer before
each print job. This string cannot exceed 30 characters. In the field for Suffix of Job, enter the printer
control string (in hexadecimal characters) to be sent to the printer after each print job. This string cannot
exceed 30 characters.
Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the OK button to save these changes, or click the
Cancel button to undo your changes. For more information, click the Help button.
Figure 7-15: Configuration - Port
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•SSID (Service Set Identifier). In the SSID field, enter the name of your wireless network. This is the
unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network. The SSID is case-sensitive and should have 32
characters or fewer.
•Channel No. If your network is set to ad-hoc mode, select your network’s channel setting from the
Channel No. drop-down menu.
•Network Type. The Network Type setting shows a choice of two wireless modes. Select Infrastructure if
you want the PrintServer to communicate using an access point or wireless router. Select Ad-Hoc if you
want the PrintServer to communicate without using an access point or wireless router.
•WEP Encryption. If you want to enable WEP encryption for greater wireless security, click the Enable
radio button. If you want to disable WEP encryption, keep the default, Disable. From the WEP
Authentication drop-down menu, select your wireless network’s authentication type. The default is set to
Open System, for which the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication. You can
also choose Shared Key, when the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication. This setting
should match the one on your network’s access point or wireless router.
In the WEP Keys section, select the level of WEP encryption, 64 bits or 128-bits. From the drop-down
menu, select the Default Key used by your wireless network. This indicates which WEP key your network
uses for WEP encryption. In the Key1 (hex) to Key4 (hex) fields, enter your network’s WEP keys. If you
are using 64-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you
are using 128-bit WEP encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid
hexadecimal characters are “0”-“9” and “A”-“F”.
Click the Link Info button if you want to view information about the wireless connection.
Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the OK button to save these changes, or click the
Cancel button to undo your changes. For more information, click the Help button.
Figure 7-16: Configuration - Wireless
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SNMP
•SysContact. Enter the name of the contact person in the SysContact field.
•SysLocation. Enter the location of the contact person in the SysLocation field.
•Configuration Item. From the Configuration Item box, select the number of the management station (M1-
M4) or trap receiver (T1-T4). The selected item’s information will be displayed below.
For management stations, you can change the station’s IP address, Community String, and Access
Permission level. In the Manager IP Address fields, enter the IP address of the management station with
the SNMP program installed. In the Community String field, enter the name of the SNMP community,
which is usually public or private. In the Access Permission section, select the desired level of access for
this management station, Read Only, Read/Write, or Not Accessible.
For trap receivers, you can change the trap receiver’s IP address, Community String, Trap Option, and
Trap Severity level. In the Trap Receive IP Address fields, enter the IP address of the trap receiver that will
be sent the trap messages or notifications. In the Community String field, enter the name of the SNMP
community, which is usually public or private. For the Trap Option setting, select Enable or Disable. For
the Trap Severity setting, select the desired level of severity, with 1 meaning least severe.
Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings.
When finished making your changes on this tab, click the OK button to save these changes, or click the
Cancel button to undo your changes. For more information, click the Help button. Figure 7-17: Configuration - SNMP
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•Upgrade. You may use this option to upgrade the firmware of the PrintServer. Follow these instructions:
1. On the Upgrade screen, click the Files button.
2. The Detected LAN Cards screen will appear. Select the LAN card the PrintServer is connected to, and then
click the OK button.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions, and select the firmware file you want to use.
4. View the BIN File Information screen, and click the OK button if you have selected the correct firmware
file. Click the Cancel button to select a different firmware file.
5. On the Upgrade screen, click the Upgrade button. Click the Cancel button to cancel the firmware
upgrade. For more information, click the Help button.
•Refresh. This option allows you to refresh the device list after you change the name or IP address of a device.
The screen does not refresh automatically.
•Exit. This option allows you to exit the Bi-Admin program.
InitDevice. The available options are Reset Device, Restore to Factory Default, Attached Remote, and Connected
Protocol.
If you click Attached Remote, the Add Cross Segment Printer screen appears. To add a cross segment print
server, enter its IP address in the fields provided, and click the Set button.
Click Cancel to undo any changes. For more information, click the Help button.
Diagnostic. Diagnostic allows you to print a test page from either of the PrintServer’s ports.
Help. The two options are Help Topics and About Bi-Admin. These help files offer extensive advice and details
about all of the PrintServer’s functions and capabilities.
Figure 7-19: Detected LAN Cards
Figure 7-20: BIN File Information
Figure 7-21: Add Cross Segment PrintServer
Figure 7-18: Upgrade
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Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)
Overview
Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) is a standards-based system that allows remote printing from a PC to any
accessible printer. Normally, the printer will be attached to a computer or other device that functions as an IPP
Server. For client PCs, it is necessary to install a compatible IPP Client program. The Client must also know the IP
Address or URL of the IPP Server.
The PrintServer contains the necessary firmware to act as an IPP Server. No additional configuration is
necessary. However, the following requirements must be met:
• The PrintServer must have a valid IP Address. For printing via the Internet, the PrintServer’s IP Address must
be external (allocated by your ISP), rather than an IP Address on your local LAN.
• Any Router, Gateway, or Firewall linking your LAN to the Internet must NOT block IPP. (IPP uses Port Services
631/TCP.)
• You must advise clients of the correct URL or IP Address of the IPP Server. To use a URL rather than an IP
Address, you need to register the domain name for the URL.
• Unless clients are using Windows 2000 or XP, you must provide your clients with the supplied IPP Client
software. If it is not convenient to provide the CD-ROM, supply the setup.exe file, located in the IPP folder.
Windows IPP Client Setup
Installing using setup.exe
1. Run this program, located at d:\driver\ipp\setup.exe, to unzip the included files.
2. The IPP Setup program will then run.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
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IPP Client Configuration for Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP
1. Run the Add IPP Port program entry created by the installation.
2. On the Output Select screen, enter the IP Address or URL of the IPP Server.
3. If Internet access from your location is via a Proxy Server, check Access IPP Server via Proxy Server, and
enter details of your Proxy Server. (This will be the same as your browser configuration.)
4. Click Select Device Port to view the available ports on the IPP Server, and select the appropriate port. A
connection to the IPP Server will be established at this time.
5. Click OK to create the IPP port on your system. You will see a message confirming that the port has been
created, and then you will see the AddPort screen.
6. Perform one of these steps.
Select an existing printer to use the new port, and click OK.
OR
Click the Add New Printer button to create a new printer that will use the IPP port. This will start the Add
Printer Wizard. Follow the prompts to complete the process. Make sure that the new printer uses the IPP port.
Installation is now complete.
• To create additional IPP ports, repeat the entire procedure.
• The Proxy Server and other options are set individually for each IPP port.
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Changing the IPP Port Settings
After the IPP port is created, you can reach the Configure IPP Port screen by performing these steps:
1. Open the Printers folder (Start => Settings => Printers).
2. Right-click IPP Printer and select Properties.
3. Click the Port Settings or Configure Port button (Details or Port tab, depending on your version of Windows).
The Configure IPP Port screen will appear.
There are two settings, Retry Interval and Retry Count, which can be adjusted if you have problems connecting to
the IPP Server.
• The Retry Interval sets the time interval (in seconds) between connection attempts. Increase this number if
you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy.
• The Retry Count sets how many connection attempts will be made. Increase this number if you have a poor
connection, or the remote server is very busy.
IPP Client Setup for Windows XP
Windows XP has its own IPP Client, and there is no need to install the supplied IPP Client Software. To use this IPP
Client with the PrintServer, follow this procedure:
1. Click the Start button.
2. Select Settings and click Printers and Faxes.
3. Click Add a printer.
4. On the Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard screen, click the Next button.
5. On the Local or Network Printer screen, select A network printer, or a printer attached to another
computer, and click the Next button.
Figure 8-1: Windows XP - Local or Network Printer
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6. On the Specify a Printer screen, select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office
network, and enter the URL of the IPP Server as follows (ip_address represents the IP Address of the IPP
Server, and 631 represents the port number).
Port 1 ip_address:631/ipp/P1
7. If the connection can be established, and the printer on that port is online, the Connect to Printer dialog box
will be displayed. This screen notifies you that the printer driver is not installed. Click the OK button.
8. Select the printer manufacturer and model to match the printer connected to the appropriate port on the IPP
Server.
9. Click the OK button and follow the prompts to complete the Wizard.
The IPP printer is now ready for use.
IPP Client Setup for Windows 2000
Windows 2000 has its own IPP Client, and there is no need to install the supplied IPP Client Software. To use this
IPP Client with the PrintServer, follow this procedure:
1. Click the Start button.
2. Select Settings and click Printers.
3. Double-click Add Printer.
4. On the Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard screen, click the Next button.
5. Select Network Printer and click Next to see the Locate your Printer screen.
6. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your intranet, and enter the URL of the IPP Server as
follows (ip_address represents the IP Address of the IPP Server, and 631 represents the port number).
Port 1 ip_address:631/ipp/P1
Figure 8-3: Windows 2000 - Locate Your Printer
NOTE: These entries are case-sensitive. They must be entered as shown, with “ipp” in lowercase
and P1 in uppercase.
Figure 8-2: Windows XP - Specify a Printer
NOTE: These entries are case-sensitive. They must be entered as shown, with “ipp” in lowercase
and P1 in uppercase.
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7. If the connection can be established, and the printer on that port is online, the Connect to Printer dialog box
will be displayed. This screen notifies you that the printer driver is not installed. Click the OK button.
8. Select the printer manufacturer and model to match the printer connected to the appropriate port on the IPP
Server.
9. Click the Next button and follow the prompts to complete the Wizard.
The IPP printer is now ready for use.
Using IPP Printers
The IPP Printer can be selected and used like any other Windows printer. If the IPP Server is not on your network,
your Internet connection needs to be active.
If you wish to check the availability of the remote IPP Server, you can use the Query IPP Printer program installed
with the Add IPP Port program.
An IPP Server may be unavailable for any of the following reasons:
• It is powered off.
• A printer problem has caused the IPP Server to cease responding, and a restart (reboot) is required.
• The Server’s IP Address has changed.
• The Internet connection for the IPP Server is down.
• Network congestion causes the connection attempt to time out.
If using the supplied IPP Client software, there are two settings, Retry Interval and Retry Count, which can be
adjusted if you have problems connecting to the IPP Server.
See the previous section, “Changing the IPP Port Settings,” for details.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix consists of “Common Problems and Solutions”. Provided are possible solutions to problems that
may occur during the installation and operation of the PrintServer. Read the descriptions below to help you solve
your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
Common Problems and Solutions
1. All the LEDs on the front of the PrintServer are not lit.
Check the power adapter and the connection to the electrical outlet.
2. The PrintServer’s Power LED lights up orange or flashes continuously.
Reset the PrintServer. Unplug the power adapter and plug it back in, or press the Reset button on the back of
the PrintServer for approximately ten seconds.
3. I am using DHCP, and the PrintServer gets an IP address conflict involving the PrintServer.
If the PrintServer is left powered on when the DHCP server, which is usually the network router, is powered
off, the PrintServer will retain its IP address without informing the DHCP server. Reset the PrintServer so it will
obtain a new IP address. This problem may also occur if you assigned a static IP address within the range
used by the DHCP server. If so, use another address NOT within the range used by the DHCP server.
4. The PrintServer’s Ethernet LED is not lit.
Check your Ethernet network cable and make sure that the appropriate Ethernet or Link LED on your router or
switch is lit.
5. A printer connected to the PrintServer cannot print or prints garbage.
Do the following:
• Check the cable connection between the PrintServer and printer.
• Make sure the printer driver in the application program or Windows matches the printer.
• Make sure the printer is not too long, less than 10 feet.
6. The Configuration button on the Printer Status screen in Bi-Admin is grayed out, even though my
printer is bi-directional.
The button is unavailable until the printer has finished its print jobs and sits idle.
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7. To start over, I need to set the PrintServer to its factory default settings.
Unplug the PrintServer’s power adapter. Press the Reset button while you plug in the PrintServer’s power
adapter. Continue to hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it. This will reset the password,
wireless, and other settings on the PrintServer to the factory defaults. In other words, the PrintServer will
revert to its original factory configuration.
8. I need to upgrade the firmware.
In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Linksys website at http://www.linksys.com and download the latest firmware for the
PrintServer. Then extract the firmware file on your PC.
2. Open the PrintServer’s Web-based Utility. Click Status and then Device.
3. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.
9. I want to manually change my printer’s IP address.
Follow these steps:
1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel.
2. Double-click Printers and Faxes.
3. Right-click the printer you want.
4. Click Properties.
5. Click the Ports tab.
6. Select the IP port and click Configure Port.
7. On the Port Settings screen, change the IP address and click the OK button.
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Appendix B: Wireless Security
Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of
Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for
implementation. So, keep the following in mind whenever you are setting up or using your wireless network.
Security Precautions
The following is a complete list of security precautions to take:
1. Change the default SSID.
2. Disable SSID Broadcast.
3. Change the default password for the Administrator account.
4. Enable MAC Address Filtering.
5. Change the SSID periodically.
6. Use the highest encryption algorithm possible. Use WPA if it is available. Please note that this may reduce
your network performance.
7. Change the WEP encryption keys periodically.
To ensure network security, at least steps one through five should be followed.
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
Wireless networks are easy to find. Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network, wireless networking
products first listen for “beacon messages”. These messages can be easily decrypted and contain much of the
network’s information, such as the network’s SSID (Service Set Identifier). Here are the steps you can take:
Change the administrator’s password regularly. With every wireless networking device you use, keep in mind
that network settings (SSID, WEP keys, etc.) are stored in its firmware. Your network administrator is the only
person who can change network settings. If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator’s password, he, too, can
change those settings. So, make it harder for a hacker to get that information. Change the administrator’s
password regularly.
NOTE: Some of these security features are
available only through the network router or
access point. Refer to the router or access
point’s documentation for more information.
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SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID:
1. Disable Broadcast
2. Make it unique
3. Change it often
Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. While this option may be
more convenient, it allows anyone to log into your wireless network. This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast
the SSID.
Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.)
Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique
and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.
Change your SSID regularly so that any hackers who have gained access to your wireless network will have to
start from the beginning in trying to break in.
MAC Addresses. Enable MAC Address filtering. MAC Address filtering will allow you to provide access to only
those wireless nodes with certain MAC Addresses. This makes it harder for a hacker to access your network with
a random MAC Address.
WEP Encryption. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is often looked upon as a cure-all for wireless security
concerns. This is overstating WEP’s ability. Again, this can only provide enough security to make a hacker’s job
more difficult.
There are several ways that WEP can be maximized:
1. Use the highest level of encryption possible
2. Use “Shared Key” authentication
3. Change your WEP key regularly
WPA. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the newest and best available standard in Wi-Fi security. Two modes are
available: Pre-Shared Key and RADIUS. Pre-Shared Key gives you a choice of two encryption methods: TKIP
(Temporal Key Integrity Protocol), which utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message
Integrity Code (MIC) to provide protection against hackers, and AES (Advanced Encryption System), which utilizes
a symmetric 128-Bit block data encryption. RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) utilizes a
RADIUS server for authentication and the use of dynamic TKIP, AES, or WEP.
IMPORTANT: Always remember that each
device in your wireless network MUST use
the same encryption method and encryption
key or your wireless network will not function
properly.
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WPA Pre-Shared Key. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a
password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between
0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption
keys.
WPA RADIUS. WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS
server is connected to the Router or other device.) First, select the type of WPA algorithm, TKIP or AES. Enter
the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along with a key shared between the device and the server.
Last, enter a Group Key Renewal period, which instructs the device how often it should change the encryption
keys.
RADIUS. WEP used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is
connected to the Router or other device.) First, enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address and port number, along
with a key shared between the device and the server. Then, select a WEP key and a level of WEP encryption,
and either generate a WEP key through the Passphrase or enter the WEP key manually.
Implementing encryption may have a negative impact on your network’s performance, but if you are transmitting
sensitive data over your network, encryption should be used.
These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible
and convenient technology Linksys has to offer.
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Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing
Normal printing only sends print signals from a PC to a printer. Bi-directional printing, also called bitronic printing,
refers to a printer’s ability to do just the opposite—talk back to a PC to notify it of a print job status, paper jams, etc.
This two-way communication technology can be found in HP, IBM, Panasonic, and other laser or color printers where
close contact between the PC and printer is key. In color printing, for example, the printer “informs” the PC of its
constant status in order to mix color inks correctly for optimal quality output.
Bi-directional communication, communication from a printer to a PC, is normally handled by a combination of the
printer hardware and special software on your computer. Using a bi-directional printer on a network poses unique
challenges. Unlike a direct PC-to-printer connection during which a bi-directional printer can easily send its signals
back to the host PC through the computer’s parallel or USB port (which is normally located only a few feet away from
the printer), a networked printer faces the problem of having to route messages bound for a particular PC through a
large array of hubs, switches, file servers, and computers. Unfortunately, most printers are not equipped to handle the
complexities of printer-to-PC communication across a network. That does not mean that they can’t be used on a
network, however.
Linksys designed the PrintServers to function with both regular as well as bi-directional printers. However, the
PrintServer cannot pass messages from the printer back to the printing PC—this limitation is simply an industry
standard, and not one of the PrintServer itself.
However, the PrintServer can check any printer’s online and printing status on the network using the Bi-Admin
management utility software packaged with the PrintServer. The status-checking feature built into the management
software does not require a bi-directional printer to function. If your printer came with special bi-directional software
allowing you to monitor printer status, do not use it with the PrintServer—the software is most likely not network-
capable. For best results, turn off the printer’s bi-directional function either by (1) removing any bi-directional printing
software from your network computers, and/or (2) turning off the printer’s bi-directional print feature inside of the
printer’s on-board menus (if it has menus). Your printer’s user guide should be able to provide specific instructions for
doing this.
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Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware
Use the PrintServer’s Web-based Utility to upgrade its firmware. Follow these instructions:
1. Visit www.linksys.com and download the firmware upgrade file for the Wireless-G PrintServer with
Multifunction Printer Support.
2. Extract the file on your computer.
3. Open the PrintServer’s Web-based Utility.
4. Click the Status tab, and then click the Device tab.
5. On the Device screen, click the Upgrade button.
6. On the Firmware Upgrade screen, enter the location of the extracted firmware file, or click the Browse button
to find this file.
7. Click the Start Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Figure D-1: Status Tab - Device
Figure D-2: Firmware Upgrade
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Appendix E: Windows Help
Almost all Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in
the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed
through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.
TCP/IP
TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless
networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled.
Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.
Shared Resources
If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on
utilizing shared resources.
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places
Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the
version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your
network.
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Appendix F: Glossary
This glossary contains some basic networking terms you may come across when using this product. For more
advanced terms, see the complete Linksys glossary at http://www.linksys.com/glossary.
Access Point - A device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a
wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network.
Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of
an access point.
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - A security method that uses symmetric 128-bit block data encryption.
Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network.
Bit - A binary digit.
Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions.
Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection.
Browser - An application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the
World Wide Web.
Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long.
Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the
Internet.
Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other.
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - Allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a
fixed domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com) and a dynamic IP address.
Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A networking protocol that allows administrators to assign
temporary IP addresses to network computers by “leasing” an IP address to a user for a limited amount of time,
instead of assigning permanent IP addresses.
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DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be “seen” from
the Internet.
DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP
addresses.
Domain - A specific name for a network of computers.
Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines.
Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server.
EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access.
Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.
Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network.
Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common
transmission medium.
Firewall - A set of related programs located at a network gateway server that protects the resources of a
network from users from other networks.
Firmware - The programming code that runs a networking device.
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network.
Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously.
Gateway - A device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.
Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a
time.
HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World
Wide Web.
Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.
IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network.
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IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.
IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.
IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer.
ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.
LAN - The computers and networking products that make up your local network.
MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking
device.
Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission.
NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different
IP address for the Internet.
Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or
transmission between users.
Packet - A unit of data sent over a network.
Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically
generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products.
Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard mail server commonly used on the Internet.
Port - The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in cables or adapters.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) - A technology enabling an Ethernet network cable to deliver both data and power.
PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication
(username and password) in addition to data transport.
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be
tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe.
RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) - A protocol that uses an authentication server to control
network access.
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RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires.
Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the
connection.
Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together.
Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications,
and other services.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol.
SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects incoming packets of information before
allowing them to enter the network.
SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name.
Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network.
Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path.
Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.
Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of
devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an
electrical circuit.
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement
from the recipient of data sent.
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A set of instructions PCs use to communicate over a
network.
Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs.
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password
capability.
Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period.
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TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for
each packet transmitted.
Topology - The physical layout of a network.
TX Rate - Transmission Rate.
Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.
Upload - To transmit a file over a network.
URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address of a file located on the Internet.
VPN (Virtual Private Network) - A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another
over the Internet.
WAN (Wide Area Network)- The Internet.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for
greater security.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with
each other wirelessly.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) - A wireless security protocol using TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)
encryption, which can be used in conjunction with a RADIUS server.
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Appendix G: Specifications
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Appendix G: Specifications
Model WPSM54G
Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, USB 2.0
Ports Power, Ethernet, USB Printer
Button Reset
Cabling Type USB 2.0, UTP CAT5
LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wireless, USB
Security Features WEP, WPA-PSK
WEP Key Bits 64, 128
Dimensions 5.24" x 0.98" x 2.76"
(W x H x D) (133 mm x 25 mm x 70 mm)
Unit Weight 3.80 oz. (0.11 kg)
Power 5 V DC, 2A
Certifications FCC, CE
Operating Temp. 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF)
Storage Temp. -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF)
Operating Humidity 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing
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Appendix H: Warranty Information
LIMITED WARRANTY
Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially
free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under
this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any
rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.
If the Product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return
Authorization Number, if applicable. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. If You are
requested to return the Product, mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a
copy of your original proof of purchase. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. You
are responsible for shipping defective Products to Linksys. Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You
only. Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling
charges.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED
TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED. Some jurisdictions do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to You. This warranty gives
You specific legal rights, and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction.
This warranty does not apply if the Product (a) has been altered, except by Linksys, (b) has not been installed, operated,
repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by Linksys, or (c) has been subjected to abnormal
physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident. In addition, due to the continual development of new
techniques for intruding upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant that the Product will be free of
vulnerability to intrusion or attack.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT,
OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF
LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT
(INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT
WILL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even
if any warranty or remedy provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You.
Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623.
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Appendix I: Regulatory Information
FCC STATEMENT
This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's
Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS210.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain
a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)
Linksys declares that this product conforms to the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the
European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC:
EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.
EN 609 50 Safety
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EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.
Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor use may be restricted to
certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation. Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.
Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above 100 mW equivalent
isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not
allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive
1999/5/EC.
For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys Corporate Compliance.
Linksys vakuuttaa täten että dieses produkt tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja
sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Linksys déclare que le produit est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive
1999/5/EC.
Belgique:
Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un espace public, aucun
enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un
enregistrement auprès de l'IBPT est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à l'extérieur de bâtiments, une licence
de l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l'IBPT.
France:
2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respectivement) sont complétement
libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation intérieur). Pour ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à
autorisation selon le départment. L'utilisation en extérieur est soumis à autorisation préalable et très restreint.
Vous pouvez contacter l'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour de plus
amples renseignements.
SAFETY NOTICES
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
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Appendix J: Contact Information
Need to contact Linksys?
Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates
to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or
ftp.linksys.com
Can't find information about a product you want to buy
on the web? Do you want to know more about networking
with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS)
Or fax your request in to: 949-823-3002
If you experience problems with any Linksys product,
you can call us at: 800-326-7114
Don't wish to call? You can e-mail us at: support@linksys.com
If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period,
you can call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization
department for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at: 949-823-3000
(Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty
Information section in this Guide.)