Linksys WPS11 v3 Wireless PrintServer User Guide PDF

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Wireless PrintServer

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Model No.: WPS11 ver. 3

User Guide

COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant Wireless is a trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.

LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless PrintServer is free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specification section of this User Guide. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization num- ber clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of pur- chase. All customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and handling charges.

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FCC STATEMENT The Wireless PrintServer has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These rules 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 par- ticular 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 receivers Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1

The Instant Wireless PrintServer 1 Features 1 Package Contents 2

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless PrintServer 3 The Wireless PrintServers LEDs 3 The Wireless PrintServers Ports 4

Chapter 3: Hardware Installation 5 Overview 5 Finding the Wireless PrintServers Default Name 5 Connecting the Wireless PrintServer to Your Network 5

Chapter 4: Windows Driver Setup 7 Overview 7 The Autorun Bi-Admin Management Utility Installation 8

Chapter 5: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management 16 Overview 16 Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 16 Using Bi-Admin 18 Setting the Wireless PrintServers IP Address 21 Changing the Device Name 21 Enabling and Disabling Protocols 21 Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote Linksys PrintServer 22 Resetting the Wireless PrintServer 22 Restoring Factory Default 22

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility 23

Accessing the Web-based Utility 23 The Server Page 24 The Printer Page 24 The TCP/IP Page 25 The Wireless Page 26 The Status Page 27

Chapter 7: Advanced Properties 28 The AppleTalk Page 28 The Internet Printing Page 29 The Logical Printers Page 30 The NetBEUI Page 31 The SNMP Page 32

Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 34 Windows IPP Client Setup 34

Chapter 9: DHCP Support for the Wireless PrintServer 40

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 41 Hardware Issues 41 General Printing Issues 41

Appendix B: About Bi-Directional Printing 42

Appendix C: About the Wireless PrintServer Software 43

Appendix D: Glossary 44

Appendix E: Specifications 51

Appendix F: Environmental 52

Appendix G: Warranty Information 53

Appendix H: Contact Information 54

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One Instant Wireless PrintServer One Antenna using Reverse SMA Connector One Setup Utility CD-ROM with User Guide One Power Adapter One Quick Install and One Registration Card (Not Shown)

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Instant Wireless PrintServer, the fastest and easiest way to network your printers. Now you can share your print- ing resources without tying up your workstation performance with pending print jobs.

The Instant Wireless PrintServer comes with an easy-to-use software man- agement suite that runs seamlessly with virtually all Windows operating sys- tems. Fully compatible with standard laser, bubble jet, ink jet, and dot matrix printers, the Instant Wireless PrintServer also supports your bi-directional printers. Direct Memory Access (DMA) technology, a 256 KB buffer, and auto- matic collision control all result in the Instant Wireless PrintServer handling print jobs faster than regular print serverseven complex graphics and layout jobs.

Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment Long Operating Range: Up to 300' (91 m) Indoors and 1500' (457 m)

Outdoors Configurable Through Your Networked PC's Web Browser Runs with Virtually All Laser, Ink Jet, Bubble Jet, Color

and Dot Matrix Printers Integrates Through Both Ethernet and Wireless Connections Works with Virtually All Major Operating Systems Stand-Alone Unit Means No Dedicated PrintServer PC Is Needed Easy-to-Use Built-In Remote Management Utility 256 KB RAM Buffer for Faster Graphics Performance 512 KB Flash Memory for Future Firmware Upgrades Free Technical Support24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US Calls 1-Year Limited Warranty

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The Instant Wireless PrintServer

Features

Package Contents

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LAN This port connects to your wired network using a standard Category 5 (or better) Ethernet cable.

Printer This Parallel (LPT) Port connects to your printer.

Reset Button Press this button to reset the PrintServer to factory defaults and generate a diagnostic printout, which is discussed below.

Power This port connects the power adapter.

Antenna (not shown) This port, located on the side of the Wireless PrintServer, is where you will connect the included antenna by screwing it on securely.

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless PrintServer

LAN Green. The LAN LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously illuminated, the Wireless PrintServer is successfully con- nected to a device through the LAN port. If the LED is flickering, the Wireless PrintServer is actively sending or receiving data to the wired network.

WLAN Amber. The WLAN LED will flicker when the Wireless PrintServer is actively sending to or receiving data from the wireless net- work.

ACT Green. The ACT LED will remain continu- ously lit when a printer is correctly connect- ed to the Wireless PrintServer. The LED will flicker when print jobs are being trans- mitted to the printer, over both the wired and wireless networks.

Err Red. The Error LED lights up when there is a problem printing to the indicated printer.

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The Wireless PrintServers LEDs

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The Wireless PrintServers Ports

To reset the factory default settings: 1. Unplug the PrintServer. 2. Press and hold the diagnostic 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 diagnostic button, and hold it in for 2 seconds. 3. The test page, containing the current settings, will be printed.

PostScript printers are unable to print this page. If you have a PostScript print- er on the Printer port, the test page will not be printed.

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Connecting a Printer to the Wireless PrintServer

1. Connect your printer to the Wireless PrintServers Printer (LPT) port with your printer cable. Some printers, especially bi-direc- tional models, may require special shielded cabling. Consult your printers user guide for cabling specifications.

2. Turn on your printer.

3. Attach the antenna to the Wireless PrintServer antenna port. Orient the antenna so that it is pointing straight up (at a 90-degree angle).

Connecting the Power

1. Plug the AC power adapter cord into the Wireless PrintServers Power port.

2. Plug the AC power adapter into the electrical outlet.

3. The LAN and WLAN LEDs will light up indicating that the Wireless PrintServer is on.

The Wireless PrintServers hardware installation is now complete, and you are now ready to install the Wireless PrintServers software.

Using the PrintServers Wireless Capabilities

1. After configuring the Wireless PrintServer, unplug the UTP Category 5 (or better) Ethernet cable from the Wireless PrintServers LAN Port.

2. Unplug the UTP Category 5 (or better) Ethernet cable from the networked hub or switch.

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Chapter 3: Hardware Installation Before starting the physical installation, be sure to find the Wireless PrintServers Default Name first. The information for the Default Name may be hard to access after the Wireless PrintServer is completely installed in your network and surrounded by wires and computers.

On the bottom of the Wireless PrintServer, there is a white bar code sticker with an SC number printed on it (example: SCA71107). This number is the PrintServers Server Name, which youll use in the Wireless PrintServer driver installation. Since it is written in hexadecimal form, the SC number may include letters as well as numbers. You can also use bi-admin software to find the SC number. For more information, see Chapter 5: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management.

The Wireless PrintServer does not have an ON/OFF power switch. Whenever its power adapter is plugged into a power supply, the Wireless PrintServer is powered on. The Wireless PrintServer can be powered on before, during, or after your network.

Connecting the Wireless PrintServer to Your Network

1. Plug one end of a UTP Category 5 (or better) Ethernet cable into the Wireless PrintServers LAN port.

2. Connect the other end of the cable into a net- worked hub or switch.

Overview

Finding the Wireless PrintServers Default Name

Connecting the Wireless PrintServer to Your Network

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Important: Only use the power adapter packaged with the PrintServer. Using a dif- ferent power adapter could damage the PrintServer.

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Wireless PrintServer

1. Insert the Setup Utility CD. A built-in autorun will begin the installation of the PrintServers Bi-Admin Management Utility, and display Figure 4-1. Click the product you wish to install, followed by the Install tab to continue.

2. The installation routine will begin to run and display Figure 4-2. Close any other programs you might have running during this installation procedure, and click the Next button to continue or Cancel to forgo installation.

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Chapter 4: Windows Driver Setup

This section installs the Wireless PrintServers software on your Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000 or XP computers to give them Wireless PrintServer printing abilities. The Wireless PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP environments.

At this point, you must have:

the Wireless PrintServer hardware installed on your network. If not, see Chapter 3: Hardware Installation.

TCP/IP installed on each of your computers. an IP address assigned to each of the computers on your network. If not, see

Chapter 9: DHCP Support for the Wireless PrintServer. an IP address assigned to the PrintServer. By default the PrintServer has

DHCP enabled. If you need to assign an IP address, go to Chapter 5: Bi- Admin: PrintServer Management.

This setup should be completed on the network administrators computer before all other users computers on the network. The Wireless PrintServers IP address will be assigned in this first installation on the network administrators computer only; this takes three extra steps.

It is assumed that your CD-ROM drives letter name is designated as D. If your CD drive is named another letter, replace all instances of D with the appropri- ate letter.

If you need to install the Wireless PrintServers 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\Win9xNT onto a floppy disk.

Overview

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The Autorun Bi-Admin Management Utility Installation

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1. To begin driver installation, click the Start button, select Run, and type D:\Driver\Win9xnt\setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) in the Open field that appears. Click the OK button.

2. The Welcome screen appears. Read the text that appears and click the Next button.

Installing the Wireless PrintServers Drivers

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3. The next screen that appears, shown in Figure 4-3, will request you to choose a destination folder. You can either use the default folder by clicking the Next button or choose an alternate folder by clicking the Browse button and selecting a folder from the window that pops up. Click the Back button to take a step backward in the installation, or Cancel to forgo installation.

4. The Bi-Admin Management Utility will now be installed. When it is com- plete, you will see Figure 4-4. Click the OK button and continue to the next section, Installing the Wireless PrintServers Drivers.

For more information about Bi-Admin Management, go to Chapter 5: Bi- Admin: PrintServer Management.

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Note: After you have run the Autorun program and installed the Bi- Admin Management Utility, the Autorun will still run every time you insert the CD. Do NOT install the Bi-Admin Management Utility again. Click the EXIT tab to prevent duplicate installation.

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5. Driver installation is now completed but the Print Driver still needs to be configured. Check the box beside Configure Print Driver Now and click the Finish button to continue.

6. Double-click the Print Driver Setup shortcut icon.

7. Before setting up and configuring the Printer Port, follow the directions on the screen below and click the OK button to continue.

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3. Click Next to accept the default Destination Directory (recommended), shown in Figure 4-7. If you choose to use another directory, click the Browse button and choose the appropriate directory. Then, click the Next button.

4. The following screen, shown in Figure 4-8, will assign a Program Folder from the Windows Taskbar. The default Program Folder is the Linksys PrintServer Driver. If you would like to use another name for the Program Folder, type it in the Program Folders field or select one from the Existing Folders field. Click the Next button to continue.

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10. This will display the Configure Printer Port screen. Any installed printers will be displayed in the Existing Printers field. You can install a printer by clicking the Add New Printer button.

11. The Add Printer Wizard screen will come up at this point. Follow the stan- dard procedure for adding printers under Windows. If you have any ques- tions on adding printers, please refer to your printers documentation.

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8. The Printer Port Setup screen will display the Wireless PrintServer and all of the printers with which it communicates. Here, you have the option of installing the printer by highlighting its description and clicking the Next button. You can also close this screen by clicking the Close button.

9. After Windows informs you that the selected Print Server Port was added successfully, click the OK button.

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Chapter 5: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management

The Wireless PrintServer is managed by a utility program called Bi-Admin on the Wireless PrintServers Setup CD. Fully compatible with Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000, and XP, Bi-Admin allows you to change the Wireless PrintServers internal settings, check on the units status, and perform basic diagnostic tests. Note that the Bi-Admin program must only be installed on the network administrators computer.

1. To start the Bi-Admin program, click on Start, Programs, Linksys PrintServer Admin, and then Bi-Admin. If the Bi-Admin icon has been created, you can just double-click on it instead. You can drag the shortcut icon onto your Desktop for easy access to the Bi-Admin program.

2. When the Bi-Admin program appears, it will ask for the Connected Protocol. Make sure the box next to TCP/IP is checked. Click the OK but- ton. Then the Bi-Admin program will automatically scan the network for available Wireless PrintServer hardware. Any hardware found on the net- work will appear in the Default Name, Device Name, and Printer Port cat- egories on the right-hand side of window. Default Name is the SC number located on the back or bottom of the Wireless PrintServer unit, and cannot be changed.

Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility

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12. After your printer(s) have been added, you will return to the Configure Printer Port screen. Click the Connect button to connect the printer(s).

13. The Printer Port Setup screen will appear again, displaying the printers which are now communicating with the Wireless PrintServer. Click the Next button to add any more printers or Close to complete the installation and configuration procedure.

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Obtaining Device Information: The Device Information Icon

To access information about the Wireless PrintServer, either click on it in the Device List window (on the right side of the Bi-Admin window) or highlight the Wireless PrintServer and click on the Device Information icon, shown in Figure 5-2. You can also highlight the Wireless PrintServer and then click on Status to select Backup/Restore Device Information. The Bi-Admin program displays the Wireless PrintServers information in a read-only window, and gives you the following information:

Hardware ID: 0480568C2C Firmware Version: 6025 Protocol ID: 807E Default Name: SC710113 Server Name: SC710113 AppleTalk Info:

Printer Type: SC710113:LaserWriter

TCP/IP Info: IP Address: 11.0.0.23 Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0 Gateway Address: 11.0.0.253 Email Server IP Address: 0.0.0.0 Printing Account Name: N/A Redirect Account Name: N/A

SMB Info: Domain Name:

WIRELESS Info: Station Name:00-C0-02-71-01-13 SSID:linksys BSSID:00:C0:02:70:60:01 Channel No:6 Network Type:Infrastructure Primary Firmware:PF010100.HEX Secondary Firmware:SF010402.HEX

You can save this information to a text file by clicking Save to file in the Backup/Restore Device Information window and giving Bi-Admin the loca- tion to which the file should be saved.

Using Bi-Admin

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3. When any change or operation is executed, you will be prompted for a pass- word if you have set up a password. Enter the password, making sure to use the same case (e.g., upper or lower) that you used when creating the pass- word.

Device Name is a nickname that you can give the Wireless PrintServer to make it more user-friendly for users on the network. It can be changed with Bi- Admin by clicking on Configuration, then System.

Printer Port displays the model of the Wireless PrintServer that you are using.

Bi-Admin Help Files

The Help files for the Bi-Admin program can be accessed by clicking on Help in the Menu bar. These help files offer extensive advice and details about all of the Wireless PrintServers functions and capabilities.

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Note: Sometimes the Wireless PrintServers Err or ACT LED may light up or flicker as it accepts your configuration changes; this is nor- mal.

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Logical Port Configuration: Logical Port Configuration Icon

To set or change the Wireless PrintServers logical port set- tings, highlight the Wireless PrintServer to be changed and click on the Logical Port icon (shown in Figure 5-7). The Logical Port Configuration window will appear. Make any changes to the settings, and click on Save to Device when you are finished.

Upgrading the Firmware: The Firmware Upgrade Icon

To make sure that the Wireless PrintServer is running its most current version of firmware, upgrade the devices ROM chip regularly. To do so, you must be able to access the Wireless PrintServer device from your computer. Click on the Upgrade Firmware icon and follow the instructions on the screen. For the latest firmware, go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

Refreshing the Device List: The Refresh Icon

To force Bi-Admin to refresh its list of PrintServers on the network, click Refresh, and Bi-Admin will scan the net- work for available PrintServers to update the Default Names, Device Names, and Printer Port charts.

Exiting Bi-Admin: The Application Exit Icon

To exit the Bi-Admin program, just click on the Exit icon.

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Checking the Status of a Printer Port: Printer Status Icon

The numbered Printer Port icons let you check the name, status, and printing details of each printer attached to the Wireless PrintServer. A password may be required to access this information. You may be able to configure some print- ers settings within the Printer Status window.

The Wireless PrintServer only shows as many parallel port icons as it has ports. For example, with this model, only two parallel port icons will show. Because Wireless PrintServers do not support serial printing, the serial port icon will always remain gray and inaccessible.

TCP/IP Configuration: TCP/IP Configuration Icon

To set or change the Wireless PrintServers TCP/IP set- tings, highlight the Wireless PrintServer to be changed and click on the TCP/IP Configuration icon (shown in Figure 5-5). The TCP/IP Configuration window will appear. Make any changes to the settings, and click on Save to Device when you are finished.

Configuring Wireless: The Wireless Icon

To configure the wireless settings, just click on the Wireless icon. The Wireless Configuration screen will appear. Settings include SSID, Channel Number, Network Type, and WEP encryption options. Make any changes to the settings, and click on Save to Device when you are finished.

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To disable one of the Wireless PrintServers protocols, click once on the Device Name of the Wireless PrintServer you want to change, and click Configuration, followed by System. The System Configuration window will appear. Each protocol is listed, along with Enable and Disable buttons. Enable or disable the protocols you want, and then click on Save to Device to save the changes.

The Bi-Admin program can locate Linksys PrintServers on networks other than your own, given your network is running TCP/IP across a WAN or other net- work-to-network link via a router. To attach Bi-Admin to a remote Linksys PrintServer located on a remote network, click on InitDevice, and then Attach. The Add Cross Segment PrintServer window will appear. Enter the IP address of the remote unit, and then click Set. The remote Linksys PrintServer will appear in the list of available PrintServers, allowing you to configure it.

If the Wireless PrintServer seems locked up for any reason, you can reset it from the Bi-Admin program. To reset a Wireless PrintServer, click once on the Device Name of the Wireless PrintServer you want to reset, followed by InitDevice, and then Reset Device. You can also reset it by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit, or by unplugging its power cord.

If you have made irreversible changes in configuration that have rendered the Wireless PrintServer unusable, or if you simply want to start over from scratch, you can set the Wireless PrintServer back to the default mode so that the device will operate just as it did when you purchased it. Click on InitDevice, and then Restore Factory Default.

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The Wireless PrintServers IP address can be easily changed at any time. Click once on the Device Name of the Wireless PrintServer whose address you want to change, and then click on InitDevice and Set IP Address. This will bring up the Set IP Address window. By default, the PrintServer has DHCP enabled.

If the Default Name field is empty, enter the Server Names SC Number for the Wireless PrintServer, which you can find on the Wireless PrintServers bar code sticker. Enter the new IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address (optional) for the Wireless PrintServer, and then click Set. The new settings will be written to the Wireless PrintServer unit.

Also, if you have a DHCP server, you can enable DHCP and leave all the IP, Gateway, and Subnet values on zero. See Chapter 9: DHCP Support for the Wireless PrintServer for more information.

The Wireless PrintServer comes with a default device name printed on the bot- tom of the unit, and it always starts with the prefix SC (example: SC489392). The SC name is the name of the Wireless PrintServer any time users on the net- work query it. To make the Wireless PrintServer more user-friendly, you can give it a unique device name to help identify its location (example: Marketing).

To change the Wireless PrintServers device name, click once on the Device Name of the Wireless PrintServer you want to affect, and click on Configuration, and then System. The System Configuration window will appear. To include the Wireless PrintServer in a group (for administrative use), use the Group Name option, which appears in a drop-down menu.

Enter a new device name for the Wireless PrintServer in the Device Name field. When you finish, click on Save. The new setting will be stored in the Wireless PrintServer unit. To verify the change, click on the Refresh icon in the Bi-Admin menu bar. Bi-Admin will search the network for available PrintServers and report back with their device names.

If you are not using multiple protocols on your network, you may want to dis- able one or more of the Wireless PrintServer's internal protocols; this may help reduce unwanted network traffic.

Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote Linksys PrintServer

Restoring Factory Default

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Important: Restoring Factory Default will erase ALL of the work that you have done on this unit since purchasing it.

Important: Always leave at least one protocol enabled on the Wireless PrintServer. Disabling all protocols could leave you without a way to communicate with the unit.

Unless you require TCP/IP to be disabled, leave it alone.

Setting the Wireless PrintServers IP Address

Changing the Device Name

Enabling and Disabling Protocols

Resetting the Wireless PrintServer

When the Configure Server screen appears, enter the Wireless PrintServer name (SC0222CC is the example shown in Figure 6-3). Then enter your password (if you created one) into the Device Password field and type it again in the Verify Password field to confirm it. Check all boxes that apply to your network next to the Enable area under Protocols. Generally, AppleTalk is only for Macintosh net- works. If you are unsure, however, you may check all boxes. This option, while giving you the greatest chance of connection, increases network traffic. Once youve made all your choices, click the Save button. Then click the Reset button to apply your changes.

Click the Printers tab to open the Printer Status screen. On this screen, you will be able to see the sta- tus of any printers connected to the Wireless Print- Server. You can also test the print- ers by clicking the Print Test Page button correspon- ding to the printer you want to test.

The Server Page

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Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility

You can use the Wireless PrintServers built-in Web-based Utility to configure the Wireless PrintServer. In order to open the Utility, follow the instructions below.

Open your web browser and type http:// followed by the Wireless PrintServers IP address in the browsers Address box. Use the Bi-Admin soft- ware to find the IP address. Press Enter.

If you set up a password in Bi-Admin, then the Password Screen will appear next. If not, then you will see the Configure Server screen. Leave the User Name field blank. The Password field will be blank as well. If you want to password pro- tect the Wireless PrintServer, enter a password now. If you dont want to be required to enter this password every time you log on, check the box next to Save this password in your password list. This will automatically log you in when you return to this page. (If you change your password, the automatic login will not work until you save the new password over the old one.) If you decide to enter a password, do so and click the OK button. Otherwise, just click the OK button.

Accessing the Web-based Utility

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Click the Wireless tab to allow you to change information about the Wireless PrintServer. You can configure the SSID, Channel Number, and Network Type. You can also turn on or off the WEP data encryption feature, as well as choose either 64-bit or 128-bit data encryption. Clicking the Retrieve Defaults button causes the Wireless PrintServer to retrieve the factory default settings.

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Wireless PrintServer

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Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TCP/IP values of the Wireless PrintServer. If you are using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select DHCP Client. By default, DHCP is enabled. If you need to assign the Wireless PrintServer a Fixed IP Address (also known as Static IP Address), select this option, and enter the appropriate values under Device IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address. To find your Gateways IP address, consult your Gateways documentation. The Device IP Address and Subnet Mask are the same as those of any PC connected to the network. If you change the Wireless PrintServers IP address, make sure you that you reconnect to the Wireless PrintServer using that new IP address. Otherwise, you will not be communicating with the Wireless PrintServer. The Gateway IP Address is not necessary for using the PrintServer.

Under the Connection settings, you can set how long you want the Wireless PrintServer to delay between attempting connections to the network. You can also specify the number of times that the Wireless PrintServer will attempt to make a connection. Enter your chosen values in the boxes provided.

If you want to reset the settings for this screen, you can click the Retrieve Defaults button to return to the factory default settings.

If you make any mistakes prior to saving, you can simply hit the Cancel but- ton, which will exit the screen without making any changes.

The TCP/IP Page

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Figure 6-5

Chapter 7: Advanced Properties The Advanced Properties section of the Web-based Utility is for users who have a thorough understanding of networks and network settings. Changing these settings can cause interruption of network communication and make the Wireless PrintServer cease to function properly. To access the Advanced Properties, click the Advanced tab in the Web-based Utility.

AppleTalk is a net- work communications protocol which allows computers to talk to each other using Ethernet. Typically only Macintoshes use AppleTalk, although other platforms can be made to use it with extra software.

AppleTalk Zones (if available) can be seen in the Chooser, the AppleTalk Control Panel, and the Network Browser. Once you have determined the AppleTalk Zone that you want the Wireless PrintServer to be associated with, enter its name in the box next to AppleTalk zone.

The Printer Object type can be obtained from the manufacturer of the printer. For each printer connected to the Wireless PrintServer, you will choose the Communications Protocol that allows the devices on the network to communi- cate. Choose either ASCII or Binary for each printer, according to the rec- ommendation of the printers manufacturer.

If you make any mistakes prior to saving, you can simply hit the Cancel but- ton, which will let you exit the screen without making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you have made, click the Save button to implement the changes.

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Wireless PrintServer

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Note: Linksys does not support its products in an Apple networking environment. If you encounter trouble, consult your printer documen- tation for possible help with settings.

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Click the Status tab to allow you to view information about the Wireless PrintServer. No values can be changed on this screen. This screen is for infor- mation only. Clicking the Refresh button causes the Wireless PrintServer to retrieve this information again.

The Status Page

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Click the Logical Printers tab to view or change the logical printer settings of the Wireless PrintServer.

For each Logical Printer, the following fields are available:

Logical Printer (Port) - Select the Logical Printer Port you wish to configure. (L1 to L3). Click the Get Data button to update the display with the current data for the selected logical printer.

Pre-string - The printer control string (in hex) to be sent to the printer before each print job. This string cannot exceed 30 characters.

Post String - The printer control string (in hex) 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).

If you make any mistakes, you can simply hit the Cancel button, which will let you exit the screen without making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you have made, click the Save button to implement the changes.

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Wireless PrintServer

Note: Linksys does not provide any technical support for logical print- ers configuration.

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Click the Internet Printing tab to view or change the Internet Printing values of the Wireless PrintServer.

Internet Printing allows you to automatically print any e-mails that are sent to a specific e- mail account on your network. This is espe- cially useful for print- ing information when you are not connected to the network. You can print from anywhere that you can access e- mail.

The Mail Server IP Address is where you will enter the address of your mail server. (This value must be a fixed IP address.) The Account Name and Account Password must be entered next. Enter the password again to Verify Password. Then, enter the time interval for the Wireless PrintServer to check for e-mail to be printed, in hours and minutes in the Check Mail every: box. You may even specify an e-mail address where mails that cannot be printed are rout- ed, which is useful for both graphic-intensive e-mails and for troubleshooting purposes. Enter this e-mail address in the Redirect unprintable Mail to: box.

Under the Printer settings, enter the Printer Model in the box provided. You can find this in the Device Manager. Then choose the Printer Port from the drop down box.

Then, choose from the Options by placing a check mark next to your prefer- ences. You can Print every E-Mail, choose to Print Banner Pages (default), or Mail response when printed.

If you make any mistakes prior to saving, you can simply hit the Cancel but- ton, which will let you exit the screen without making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you have made, click the Save button to implement the changes.

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Click the SNMP tab to view or change the SNMP settings of the Wireless PrintServer.

The Wireless PrintServer supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). This allows network supervisors to monitor and control the Wireless PrintServer using network management platforms such as HP OpenView, IBM SystemView, etc.

The appropriate MIB file must be imported into your SNMP management program using the Import-Compile command. Check your management program for details on this procedure. The MIB file is provided in the Mib folder on the CD-ROM. The name of the file is Mib1p.mib.

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Click the NetBEUI tab to view or change the NetBEUI connection settings of the Wireless Print- Server.

Enter the name of the domain that you want the Wireless PrintServer associ- ated with in the Domain Name box. If you are unsure of the Domain Name, you can find it out by looking on any computer already on the network. In Windows 95, 98 and NT, right-click Network Neighborhood and select Properties. Under the Identification tab, there will be listed that computers name, and the Domain or Workgroup to which it is connected. For Windows Millennium and 2000, right-click My Network Places. Then right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties. Then right-click TCP/IP and choose Properties. The Domain name will appear under Workgroup. For Windows XP, click Start and Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance and then the System icon. Click the Computer Name tab and then the Change button. The screen will show the Workgroup name. If you want the Wireless PrintServer to be connected to that same Domain, enter that Domain name here (not applicable to Windows XP). If no Domain name exists there, you will use the Workgroup name from that window.

Under Options, you can also specify the Response Time that you prefer for the Wireless PrintServer. This is the amount of time (measured in seconds) that the Wireless PrintServer will wait for a response from the network before timing out.

You also have the option to 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 may not print properly.

If you make any mistakes prior to saving, you can simply hit the Cancel but- ton, which will let you exit the screen without making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you have made, click the Save button to implement the changes.

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Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is a new standards-based system to allow 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 or IPP Server.

The Wireless PrintServer contains the necessary firmware to act as an IPP Server. No additional configuration is necessary. However, the following requirements must be met:

The Wireless PrintServer must have a valid IP Address. For printing via the Internet, the Wireless PrintServer's IP Address must be external (allo- cated 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 the IPP protocol.

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 pro- vide the CD-ROM, supply the IPP CLIENT.EXE file, located in the IPP folder.

IPP Client Software Installation for Windows 95/98/Millennium/NT 4.0/2000/XP

1. Click the Start button. Choose Run, and type D:\DRIVER\IPP\IPP CLIENT.EXE in the drop-down box (where D is the letter of your CD- ROM drive).

2. For the Welcome screen, click Next, and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

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General

SysContact Text Field - Name of the contact person. SysLocation Text Field - Location of the contact person.

Management Stations

Station No. Select the Management station number (1..4), and click the Get Data button to update the display for the selected item.

IP Address Enter the IP Address of the management station, which has the SNMP program installed.

Community This is a text field. Enter the name of the community, normal- ly public or private.

Access Select the desired level of access.

Trap Receivers

Receiver No. Select the Trap Receiver number (1..4), and click the Get Data button to update the display for the selected item.

IP Address Enter the IP Address of the Trap Receiver, which will be sent the Trap message.

Community This is a text field. Enter the name of the community, normal- ly public or private.

Enable Check to enable; select the severity level. Currently, all traps are level one.

If you make any mistakes, you can simply hit the Cancel button, which will let you exit the screen without making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you have made, click the Save button to implement the changes.

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4. Click Save to create the IPP port on your system. You will see a message confirming that the port has been created, then Figure 8-2:

5. Either select an existing printer to use the new port, and click OK. OR

Click the Add New Printer button to create a new printer to use the IPP port. This will start the Add Printer wizard. Follow the prompts to complete the process. Ensure 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.

Changing the IPP Port Settings

After the IPP port is created, you can reach the Configure IPP Port screen by:

1. Open the Printers folder (Start - Settings - Printers).

2. Right-click the IPP Printer and select Properties.

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1. Run the Add IPP Port program entry created by the installation. A screen like the one shown in Figure 8-1 will be displayed. If you do not see the Add IPP Port program entry, then click Start. Select Programs and then IPP Port Monitor. Click Add IPP Port.

1. 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.)

2. Enter the IP Address or URL of the IPP Server.

3. 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 estab- lished at this time.

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2. Select Network Printer and click Next to see the Locate your Printer screen, as shown in Figure 8-4.

3. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your intranet, and enter the URL of the IPP Server as follows, where ip_address represents the IP Address of the IPP Server, and 631 is the port number.

Parallel Port 1 ip_address:631/ipp/P1

4. If the connection can be established, and the printer on that port is online, the dialog box shown in Figure 8-5 will be displayed. This screen notifies you that the printer driver is not installed. Click the OK button.

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3. Click the Port Settings or Configure Port button (Details or Port tab, depending on your version of Windows). The Configure IPP Port screen (shown in Figure 8-3) will appear.

There are two settingsRetry Interval and Retry Countwhich can be adjusted if you have problems connecting to the IPP Server.

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.

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 2000 and XP

Windows 2000 and XP have their own IPP Client, and there is no need to install the supplied IPP Client Software. To use this IPP Client with the Wireless PrintServer, follow this procedure:

1. Start the Add Printer wizard.

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Chapter 9: DHCP Support for the Wireless PrintServer To use DHCP, which assigns non-static IP addresses, you must have a DHCP server and DHCP management software. Otherwise, the Wireless PrintServers IP address will remain unknown, and connecting to it will be impossible.

To enable DHCP, you must run the Bi-Admin program. By default, DHCP is enabled. When Bi-Admin loads, it scans the network for PrintServers and dis- plays a list of PrintServers. Highlight the Wireless PrintServer to be set up, enter the Wireless PrintServers password if one has been assigned, and click the OK button.

After entering the program and selecting the Wireless PrintServer to be con- figured, click on Configuration in the menu and choose TCP/IP from the drop- down field. The TCP/IP Configuration window will appear. Select Enable to enable DHCP, and then click Save to Device. You can exit the Bi-Admin pro- gram. To install the Wireless PrintServer driver, see Chapter 4: Windows Driver Setup.

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5. Select the printer manufacturer and model to match the printer connected to the port on the IPP Server.

6. Click Next and 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 Add IPP Port.

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 Servers 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 settingsRetry Interval and Retry Countwhich 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 B: About Bi-Directional Printing Normal printing only sends print signals from a PC to a printer. Bi-direction- al printing, also called bitronic printing, refers to a printer's ability to do just the oppositetalk 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 print- er is key. In color printing, for example, the printer informs the PC of its con- stant status in order to mix color inks correctly for optimal quality output.

Bi-directional communication, communication from a printer to a PC, is nor- mally handled by a combination of the printer hardware and special software on your computer. Bi-directional printers generally have highly advanced par- allel interfaces. These printers often require special parallel ports in order to take full advantage of their features.

Using a bi-directional printer on a network poses unique challenges. Unlike a direct PC-to-printer connection in which a bi-directional printer can easily send its signals back to the host PC through the computers parallel 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 cant be used on a network, however.

Linksys designed the Wireless PrintServers to function with both regular as well as bi-directional printers. Standard print servers cannot work with bi- directional printers, but the Wireless PrintServer features a custom design to support both parallel as well as bi-directional parallel interfaces. However, the Wireless PrintServer cannot pass messages from the printer back to the print- ing PCthis limitation is simply an industry standard, and not one of the Wireless PrintServer itself.

However, the Wireless PrintServer can check any printers online and printing status on the network with the Bi-Admin management utility software pack- aged with the Wireless PrintServer. The status-checking feature built into the management software does not require a bi-directional printer to function. If

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting If the Wireless PrintServer is not working correctly, follow the advice in this chap- ter. If you have trouble printing, see Chapter 3 first, and then go to Chapter 5.

1. All the LEDs on the front of the Wireless PrintServer are off. Check the power supply and the power connection.

2. The Wireless PrintServer's Status LED stays lit continuously. Reset the Wireless PrintServer by unplugging the power supply and plugging

it back in or pressing the Reset button on the back of the Wireless PrintServer. Make sure that you have a printer connected to the Wireless PrintServer, and

the printer is turned on.

3. I am using DHCP, and the Wireless PrintServer gets an IP Address conflict involving the Wireless PrintServer. If the Wireless PrintServer is left on when the DHCP Server is turned off, the

Wireless PrintServer will retain its IP Address without informing the DHCP server. Reset the Wireless PrintServer so it will obtain a new IP Address. This problem also arises 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 LED on the side of the Wireless PrintServer is not lighting up. Check your cabling and make sure that the Link LED on your hub or switch

is lit up.

1. A printer connected to the Wireless PrintServer cannot print or prints garbage. Check the following:

1. Cable connection between the Wireless PrintServer and printer. 2. The printer driver in the application program or Windows matches the

printer. 3. Cabling distance is too long if it exceeds 12 feet.

2. 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

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your printer came with special bi-directional software allowing you to monitor printer status, do not use it with the Wireless PrintServerthe software is most likely not network-capable. For best results, turn off the printers bi-directional function either by (1) removing any bi-directional printing software from your network computers, and/or (2) turning off the printers bi-directional print fea- ture inside of the printers on-board menus (if it has menus). Your printers user guide should be able to provide specific instructions for doing this.

Appendix C: About the Wireless PrintServers Software The Wireless PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000, and XP.

When used with Windows 95, 98, Millennium, 2000, NT, and XP, the Wireless PrintServer uses the TCP/IP protocol for network communication. Each com- puter on your network that needs Wireless PrintServer access will need to have the TCP/IP protocol installed. TCP/IP installation files are included on your original Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000, or XP CD-ROM.

Please be aware that although Linksys provides instructions for the setup of the TCP/IP protocol, these instructions are provided for reference only. Linksys will not provide technical support for the configuration and troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol. For full instructions on using TCP/IP, consult your oper- ating systems user guide.

Appendix D: Glossary 10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs.

100BaseTX - IEEE physical layer specification for 100 Mbps over two pairs of Category 5 UTP or STP wire.

AppleTalk - An Apple Computer networking system that support Apples pro- prietary local talk.

Boot - To cause the computer to start executing instructions. Personal comput- ers contain built-in instructions in a ROM chip that are automatically executed on startup. These instructions search for the operating system, load it and pass control to it.

Browser - A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web or PC. The word browser seems to have originated prior to the Web as a generic term for user interfaces that let you browse text files online.

Buffer - A buffer is a shared or assigned memory area used by hardware devices or program processes that operate at different speeds or with different sets of priorities. The buffer allows each device or process to operate without being held up by the other. In order for a buffer to be effective, the size of the buffer and the algorithms for moving data into and out of the buffer need to be considered by the buffer designer. Like a cache, a buffer is a "midpoint holding place" but exists not so much to accelerate the speed of an activity as to sup- port the coordination of separate activities.

Category 5 - ANSI/EIA (American National Standards Institute/Electronic Industries Association) Standard 568 is one of several standards that specify categories (the singular is commonly referred to as CAT) of twisted pair cabling systems (wires, junctions, and connectors) in terms of the data rates that they can sustain.

Default Gateway - The routing device used to forward all traffic that is not addressed to a station within the local subnet.

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Ethernet - IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Has a transfer rate of 10 Mbps. Forms the underlying transport vehicle used by several upper-level protocols, including TCP/IP and XNS.

Firewall - A firewall is a set of related programs, located at a network gateway server, that protects the resources of a network from users from other networks. (The term also implies the security policy that is used with the programs.) An enterprise with an intranet that allows its workers access to the wider Internet installs a firewall to prevent outsiders from accessing its own private data resources and for controlling what outside resources to which its own users have access.

Basically, a firewall, working closely with a router, examines each network packet to determine whether to forward it toward its destination.

Firmware - Programming that is inserted into programmable read-only mem- ory (programmable read-only memory), thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device.

Full Duplex - The ability of a device or line to transmit data simultaneously in both directions.

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.

Hardware - Hardware is the physical aspect of computers, telecommunica- tions, and other information technology devices. The term arose as a way to dis- tinguish the box and the electronic circuitry and components of a computer from the program you put in it to make it do things. The program came to be known as the software.

Hub - The device that serves as the central location for attaching wires from workstations. Can be passive, where there is no amplification of the signals; or active, where the hubs are used like repeaters to provide an extension of the cable that connects to a workstation.

ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) - Part of the TCP/IP protocol. Network devices such as routers or servers use ICMP to transmit error reports and control messages.

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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network. Using the Internet's set of protocol (TCP/IP), each machine that can connect to the Internet needs a unique IP address. When an organization sets up its computer users with a con- nection to the Internet, an IP address must be assigned to each machine. Without DHCP, the IP address must be entered manually at each computer and, if computers move to another location in another part of the network, a new IP address must be entered. DHCP lets a network administrator supervise and dis- tribute IP addresses from a central point and automatically sends a new IP address when a computer is plugged into a different place in the network.

DHCP uses the concept of a lease or amount of time that a given IP address will be valid for a computer. The lease time can vary depending on how long a user is likely to require the Internet connection at a particular location. It's espe- cially useful in education and other environments where users change fre- quently. Using very short leases, DHCP can dynamically reconfigure networks in which there are more computers than there are available IP addresses.

DHCP supports static addresses for computers containing Web servers that need a permanent IP address.

Domain - A subnetwork comprised of a group of clients and servers under the control of one security database. Dividing LANs into domains improves per- formance and security.

Driver - A workstation or server software module that provides an interface between a network interface card and the upper-layer protocol software running in the computer; it is installed during the initial installation of a network-com- patible client or server operating system.

DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chip- ping code). The longer the chip, the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered. Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the orig- inal data without -the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most nar- rowband receivers.

NetBIOS - The native networking protocol in DOS and Windows networks. Although originally combined with its transport layer protocol (NetBEUI), NetBIOS today provides a programming interface for applications at the ses- sion layer (layer 5). NetBIOS can ride over NetBEUI, its native transport, which is not routable, or over TCP/IP and IPX/SPX, which are routable proto- cols.

NetBIOS computers are identified by a unique 15-character name, and Windows machines (NetBIOS machines) periodically broadcast their names over the network so that Network Neighborhood can catalog them. For TCP/IP networks, NetBIOS names are turned into IP addresses via manual configura- tion in an LMHOSTS file or a WINS server.

There are two NetBIOS modes. The Datagram mode is the fastest mode, but does not guarantee delivery. It uses a self-contained packet with send and receive name, usually limited to 512 bytes. If the recipient device is not listen- ing for messages, the datagram is lost. The Session mode establishes a connec- tion until broken. It guarantees delivery of messages up to 64KB long.

Network - A system that transmits any combination of voice, video and/or data between users.

Packet - A unit of data routed between an origin and a destination in a network.

Port - A pathway into and out of the computer or a network device such as a switch or router. For example, the serial and parallel ports on a personal com- puter are external sockets for plugging in communications lines, modems and printers.

PrintServer - A hardware device that enables a printer to be located anywhere in the network.

RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - A connector similar to a telephone connector that holds up to eight wires, used for connecting Ethernet devices.

Router - Protocol-dependent device that connects subnetworks together. Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller subnet- works.

Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.

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IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IEEE describes itself as the worlds largest technical professional societypromot- ing the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the well- being of our members.

The IEEE fosters the development of standards that often become national and international standards. The organization publishes a number of journals, has many local chapters, and several large societies in special areas, such as the IEEE Computer Society.

IP Address - In the most widely installed level of the Internet Protocol (Internet Protocol) today, an IP address is a 32-binary digit number that identi- fies each sender or receiver of information that is sent in packet across the Internet. When you request an HTML page or send e-mail, the Internet Protocol part of TCP/IP includes your IP address in the message (actually, in each of the packets if more than one is required) and sends it to the IP address that is obtained by looking up the domain name in the Uniform Resource Locator you requested or in the e-mail address you're sending a note to. At the other end, the recipient can see the IP address of the Web page requestor or the e-mail sender and can respond by sending another message using the IP address it received.

ISP - An ISP (Internet service provider) is a company that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet and other related services such as Web site building and virtual hosting.

LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area (for example, within an office building).

Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; unit of measure- ment for data transmission.

NetBEUI (NetBIOS Extended User Interface) - The transport layer for NetBIOS. NetBIOS and NetBEUI were originally part of a single protocol suite that was later separated. NetBIOS sessions can be transported over NetBEUI, TCP/IP and SPX/IPX protocols.

TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the basic communication language or protocol of the Internet. It can also be used as a communications protocol in a private network (either an intranet or an extranet). When you are set up with direct access to the Internet, your comput- er is provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program just as every other computer that you may send messages to or get information from also has a copy of TCP/IP.

UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A communications method (protocol) that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between com- puters in a network that uses the Internet Protocol (IP). UDP is an alternative to the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and, together with IP, is sometimes referred to as UDP/IP. Like the Transmission Control Protocol, UDP uses the Internet Protocol to actually get a data unit (called a datagram) from one com- puter to another. Unlike TCP, however, UDP does not provide the service of dividing a message into packets (datagrams) and reassembling it at the other end. Specifically, UDP doesnt provide sequencing of the packets that the data arrives in. This means that the application program that uses UDP must be able to make sure that the entire message has arrived and is in the right order. Network applications that want to save processing time because they have very small data units to exchange (and therefore very little message reassembling to do) may prefer UDP to TCP.

Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version.

URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility. URLs are typed into the browser to access Web pages, and URLs are embedded within the pages themselves to pro- vide the hypertext links to other pages.

UTP - Unshielded twisted pair is the most common kind of copper telephone wiring. Twisted pair is the ordinary copper wire that connects home and many business computers to the telephone company. To reduce crosstalk or electro- magnetic induction between pairs of wires, two insulated copper wires are twisted around each other. Each signal on twisted pair requires both wires. Since some telephone sets or desktop locations require multiple connections, twisted pair is sometimes installed in two or more pairs, all within a single cable.

WAN - A communications network that covers a wide geographic area, such as state or country.

Workgroup - Two or more individuals that share files and databases.

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Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a program. The two major categories of software are system software and application software. System software is made up of control programs such as the operating system and database management sys- tem (DBMS). Application software is any program that processes data for the user.

A common misconception is that software is data. It is not. Software tells the hardware how to process the data.

Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequen- cy technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-crit- ical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is con- sumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).

Static IP Address - A permanent IP address that is assigned to a node in an IP or a TCP/IP network.

STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) - Telephone wire that is wrapped in a metal sheath to eliminate external interference.

Subnet Mask - The method used for splitting IP networks into a series of sub- groups, or subnets. The mask is a binary pattern that is matched up with the IP address to turn part of the host ID address field into a field for subnets.

Switch - 1. A data switch 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 cir- cuit.

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A method (protocol) used along with the Internet Protocol (Internet Protocol) to send data in the form of message units between computers over the Internet. While IP takes care of handling the actual delivery of the data, TCP takes care of keeping track of the individual units of data (called packet) that a message is divided into for efficient routing through the Internet.

Appendix F: Environmental Dimensions: 4.76" x 3.74" x 1.18" (121 mm x 95 mm x 30 mm)

Unit Weight: 5.6 oz. (0.16 kg)

Power: External, 12V DC, 800 mA

Certifications: FCC Class B, CE Mark

Operating Temp.: 0C to 40C (32F to 104F)

Storage Temp.: -20C to 70C (-4F to 158F)

Operating Humidity: 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing

Storage Humidity: 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing

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Appendix E: Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u,

IEEE 802.11b, IEEE1284

Protocol: CSMA/CD

Ports: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port One DB-25 Bidirectional Parallel Port

Transfer Speed: LAN: 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps (Half Duplex)

20 Mbps or 200 Mbps (Full Duplex) Parallel Ports: Up to 1.5 Mbps Wireless: Up to 11 Mbps

Memory: 512KB Flash Memory

Button: Reset

Cabling Type: Network: UTP Category 5 or better Printer: IEEE 1284 Standard Printer Cable

Wireless Range: Indoors: up to 30 m (100') @ 11 Mbps up to 50 m (165') @ 5.5 Mbps up to 70 m (230') @ 2 Mbps up to 91 m (300') @ 1 Mbps

Outdoors: up to 152 m (500') @ 11 Mbps up to 270 m (885') @ 5.5 Mbps up to 396 m (1300') @ 2 Mbps up to 457 m (1500') @ 1 Mbps

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Appendix H: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below.

Sales Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Technical Support 866-242-8558 RMA Issues 949-271-5461 Fax 949-265-6655 Email support@linksys.com Web http://www.linksys.com FTP Site ftp.linksys.com

Extended Technical Support

The Wireless PrintServer supports the NetBEUI and Appletalk protocols, Internet Mail Printing, Unix support, Internet Printing, and much more. However, Linksys is neither responsible nor liable for supporting these option- al features, and will not provide phone or online support for these features.

In the Not_supp directory on the Wireless PrintServers Setup Utility CD, you'll find software, drivers and informative how-to guides covering the instal- lation of the unsupported functions. The User Guides provided in the Not_supp directory (PDF or DOC) have all of the information you need to set up and use these functions.

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Appendix G: Warranty Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYSS LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCI- DENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT.

LINKSYS OFFERS CROSS SHIPMENTS, A FASTER PROCESS FOR PRO- CESSING AND RECEIVING YOUR REPLACEMENT. LINKSYS PAYS FOR UPS GROUND ONLY. ALL CUSTOMERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES. PLEASE CALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS.

Manualsnet FAQs

If you want to find out how the WPS11 version 3 Linksys works, you can view and download the Linksys WPS11 v3 Wireless PrintServer User Guide on the Manualsnet website.

Yes, we have the User Guide for Linksys WPS11 version 3 as well as other Linksys manuals. All you need to do is to use our search bar and find the user manual that you are looking for.

The User Guide should include all the details that are needed to use a Linksys WPS11 version 3. Full manuals and user guide PDFs can be downloaded from Manualsnet.com.

The best way to navigate the Linksys WPS11 v3 Wireless PrintServer User Guide is by checking the Table of Contents at the top of the page where available. This allows you to navigate a manual by jumping to the section you are looking for.

This Linksys WPS11 v3 Wireless PrintServer User Guide consists of sections like Table of Contents, to name a few. For easier navigation, use the Table of Contents in the upper left corner.

You can download Linksys WPS11 v3 Wireless PrintServer User Guide free of charge simply by clicking the “download” button in the upper right corner of any manuals page. This feature allows you to download any manual in a couple of seconds and is generally in PDF format. You can also save a manual for later by adding it to your saved documents in the user profile.

To be able to print Linksys WPS11 v3 Wireless PrintServer User Guide, simply download the document to your computer. Once downloaded, open the PDF file and print the Linksys WPS11 v3 Wireless PrintServer User Guide as you would any other document. This can usually be achieved by clicking on “File” and then “Print” from the menu bar.