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3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server User Guide 3CRWPS10075 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.: DUA1007-5AAA01 Rev. 01 Published July 2004
3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server User Guide 3CRWPS10075 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.: DUA1007-5AAA01 Rev. 01 Published July 2004
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... Server-based Print Queues 36 Macintosh (AppleTalk) 38 Software Requirements 38 AppleTalk Setup 38 Printing 38 Macintosh OS X 39 LPR printing Setup 39 5 WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT Overview 41 Preparation 41 Connecting to the Print Server 42 Configuration Screens 42 Configure Server 42 AppleTalk 43 NetBEUI 44 TCP/IP 45 Wireless Configuration 46 Other Screens 49 6 SPECIAL FEATURES Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 51 IPP Server Configuration 51 IPP Client Setup - Windows 2000/XP 54 Using IPP Printers...
... Server-based Print Queues 36 Macintosh (AppleTalk) 38 Software Requirements 38 AppleTalk Setup 38 Printing 38 Macintosh OS X 39 LPR printing Setup 39 5 WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT Overview 41 Preparation 41 Connecting to the Print Server 42 Configuration Screens 42 Configure Server 42 AppleTalk 43 NetBEUI 44 TCP/IP 45 Wireless Configuration 46 Other Screens 49 6 SPECIAL FEATURES Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 51 IPP Server Configuration 51 IPP Client Setup - Windows 2000/XP 54 Using IPP Printers...
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... Problem No. 2 67 Solution No. 2 67 A SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications 69 Protocol Support 69 Feature Support 69 Regulatory Approvals 70 FCC Statement 70 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 70 EMC Standards 71 CE Standards 71 CE Marking Warning 71 B WINDOWS SERVER CONFIGURATION Windows NT4.0 Server 73 Adding TCP/IP Printing Support 73 Adding a TCP/IP Remote Printer 73 Windows 2000/2003 Server 74 C UNIX SYSTEMS Overview 77 Print Server IP Address Configuration...
... Problem No. 2 67 Solution No. 2 67 A SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications 69 Protocol Support 69 Feature Support 69 Regulatory Approvals 70 FCC Statement 70 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 70 EMC Standards 71 CE Standards 71 CE Marking Warning 71 B WINDOWS SERVER CONFIGURATION Windows NT4.0 Server 73 Adding TCP/IP Printing Support 73 Adding a TCP/IP Remote Printer 73 Windows 2000/2003 Server 74 C UNIX SYSTEMS Overview 77 Print Server IP Address Configuration...
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... Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; Most user guides and release notes are referred to as the "Print Server". ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, follow the information...
... Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; Most user guides and release notes are referred to as the "Print Server". ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, follow the information...
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For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to the Support and Safety Information sheet. Conventions 11 Example: ■ 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server User Guide ■ Part Number DUA1007-5AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this e-mail address for technical support questions.
For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to the Support and Safety Information sheet. Conventions 11 Example: ■ 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server User Guide ■ Part Number DUA1007-5AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this e-mail address for technical support questions.
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...: ■ Wireless LAN Support. The Web-based interface provides an easy method of configuration in TCP/IP networks, regardless of your Print Server's features. Your Print Server was designed to four protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI. The Print Server supports up to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. Windows IPP Client software is limited. ■ Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support. This allows the Print Server to your new Print Server. It is...
...: ■ Wireless LAN Support. The Web-based interface provides an easy method of configuration in TCP/IP networks, regardless of your Print Server's features. Your Print Server was designed to four protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI. The Print Server supports up to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. Windows IPP Client software is limited. ■ Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support. This allows the Print Server to your new Print Server. It is...
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Figure 1 The Print Server Print Server Connection ■ 1 x USB 2.0 Printer Port ■ IEEE 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Station ■ 10/100BaseT LAN connection Further details are missing, contact your Print Server. Package Contents 15 Package Contents You should find the following items packaged with your dealer immediately. ■ The Print Server. ■ Power Adapter. ■ The Print Server Setup CD-ROM containing all support programs and this user guide. ■ Quick Install Guide. If any items are...
Figure 1 The Print Server Print Server Connection ■ 1 x USB 2.0 Printer Port ■ IEEE 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Station ■ 10/100BaseT LAN connection Further details are missing, contact your Print Server. Package Contents 15 Package Contents You should find the following items packaged with your dealer immediately. ■ The Print Server. ■ Power Adapter. ■ The Print Server Setup CD-ROM containing all support programs and this user guide. ■ Quick Install Guide. If any items are...
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... the installation and configuration of the Print Server. ■ The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server ■ The Print Server Setup CD ■ A laptop or desktop computer with an Ethernet interface and Windows operating system installed. ■ An Ethernet cable (not supplied) ■ 5V power supply for the Print Server ■ USB cable (not supplied) ■ USB printer ■ Printer Driver CD Installation Procedure Use the following steps to install the Print Server in your Local Area Network. Preparation Before starting to install your Print Server, ensure...
... the installation and configuration of the Print Server. ■ The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server ■ The Print Server Setup CD ■ A laptop or desktop computer with an Ethernet interface and Windows operating system installed. ■ An Ethernet cable (not supplied) ■ 5V power supply for the Print Server ■ USB cable (not supplied) ■ USB printer ■ Printer Driver CD Installation Procedure Use the following steps to install the Print Server in your Local Area Network. Preparation Before starting to install your Print Server, ensure...
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... may be changed to be used for initial configuration. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the Print Server and your Print Server. To use the LAN interface, the Ethernet cable needs to "Ad-hoc". Power Supply units for different models are powered OFF. 2 Connect the printer to the Print Server's printer port, as shown in the power adapter cable and power up will take only a few seconds. To PC Initial configuration cannot be performed via the Wireless interface; It...
... may be changed to be used for initial configuration. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the Print Server and your Print Server. To use the LAN interface, the Ethernet cable needs to "Ad-hoc". Power Supply units for different models are powered OFF. 2 Connect the printer to the Print Server's printer port, as shown in the power adapter cable and power up will take only a few seconds. To PC Initial configuration cannot be performed via the Wireless interface; It...
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... LAN subnet. (If you do not have a Router or Gateway on your LAN. 7 On the Wireless Screens, the settings should be set to "Ad-hoc". Each Wireless station should be set to use the same Channel, although some Wireless stations will disable the Wireless interface. To use the Install 3Com Print Server Utilities option. In "Infrastructure" mode, connecting a LAN cable will scan all Wireless stations connect to the Print Server. ■ Check that the Print Server's Error LED is a Wireless station, NOT an access point. To install the Wizard...
... LAN subnet. (If you do not have a Router or Gateway on your LAN. 7 On the Wireless Screens, the settings should be set to "Ad-hoc". Each Wireless station should be set to use the same Channel, although some Wireless stations will disable the Wireless interface. To use the Install 3Com Print Server Utilities option. In "Infrastructure" mode, connecting a LAN cable will scan all Wireless stations connect to the Print Server. ■ Check that the Print Server's Error LED is a Wireless station, NOT an access point. To install the Wizard...
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.... If there is no Ad-Hoc group available, the Print Server will create the automatically locate the group using the SSID assigned to it. Must match the Access Point. The Print Server will join any group with Must match the Access the same SSID. 24 CHAPTER 3: WIRELESS PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION Required Configuration Table 4 SSID Channel WEP Settings Ad-hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode The Print Server will join any group with Access Point sets the the same Channel number. correct channel. Point.
.... If there is no Ad-Hoc group available, the Print Server will create the automatically locate the group using the SSID assigned to it. Must match the Access Point. The Print Server will join any group with Must match the Access the same SSID. 24 CHAPTER 3: WIRELESS PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION Required Configuration Table 4 SSID Channel WEP Settings Ad-hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode The Print Server will join any group with Access Point sets the the same Channel number. correct channel. Point.
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... Counting Enabled setting is a problem with the installation.) 4 The Print Driver Setup will then run the program again. In future, you can use Start - Programs - 3Com Print Server Utilities - Print Driver Setup to install. Click Peer-to-Peer Driver to run . Windows 9x/ME Setup Before performing the following procedure, the Print Server must be powered ON. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your LAN, and configured as described inChapter 3. 30 CHAPTER 4: CLIENT PC CONFIGURATION 6 On the Port Settings screen...
... Counting Enabled setting is a problem with the installation.) 4 The Print Driver Setup will then run the program again. In future, you can use Start - Programs - 3Com Print Server Utilities - Print Driver Setup to install. Click Peer-to-Peer Driver to run . Windows 9x/ME Setup Before performing the following procedure, the Print Server must be powered ON. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your LAN, and configured as described inChapter 3. 30 CHAPTER 4: CLIENT PC CONFIGURATION 6 On the Port Settings screen...
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.... Use the Setup Wizard on the CD-ROM. ■ If using TCP/IP, try installing the NetBEUI protocol, then try again. See the earlier section for Printer Servers on the network, and a screen like that both the Print Server and the printer are properly connected, and powered on . Windows Peer-to -peer Printing) If your Print Server is properly connected and powered on . ■ Check that the Print Server has been configured...
.... Use the Setup Wizard on the CD-ROM. ■ If using TCP/IP, try installing the NetBEUI protocol, then try again. See the earlier section for Printer Servers on the network, and a screen like that both the Print Server and the printer are properly connected, and powered on . Windows Peer-to -peer Printing) If your Print Server is properly connected and powered on . ■ Check that the Print Server has been configured...
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... Ports tab, depending on your version of Windows. Settings - Advanced Port Options The options for this port". 4 Click "OK" to exit. Programs - 3Com Print Server Utilities - The Port Settings button is shown in future. The default installation is changed , and you can be disabled, as follows: 1 Run the Epson Spooler Manager. 2 Select "Queue Setup" from the menu. 3 Click "Use Print Manager for the Peer-to-peer Printing are accessed via the Port Settings button. Windows Peer-to-peer Printing 33 Use the Start menu...
... Ports tab, depending on your version of Windows. Settings - Advanced Port Options The options for this port". 4 Click "OK" to exit. Programs - 3Com Print Server Utilities - The Port Settings button is shown in future. The default installation is changed , and you can be disabled, as follows: 1 Run the Epson Spooler Manager. 2 Select "Queue Setup" from the menu. 3 Click "Use Print Manager for the Peer-to-peer Printing are accessed via the Port Settings button. Windows Peer-to-peer Printing 33 Use the Start menu...
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...; Retry Interval: Sets how often Windows will poll the Print Server to establish a connection when the printer is busy. This name is shown in the Printer's Properties. ■ Banner: Check this screen are as follows: ■ Port: If desired, click Browse to select the port. If the selected device has multiple ports, the Select Device Port button can not be used to select a different Print Server. Increase this...
...; Retry Interval: Sets how often Windows will poll the Print Server to establish a connection when the printer is busy. This name is shown in the Printer's Properties. ■ Banner: Check this screen are as follows: ■ Port: If desired, click Browse to select the port. If the selected device has multiple ports, the Select Device Port button can not be used to select a different Print Server. Increase this...
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... Add Printer Wizard. 2 When prompted, select Network Printer. 3 When prompted for large complex print jobs. For large complex jobs, you print from MS-DOS programs?, see Printing from MS-DOS Programs below. ■ Select the Printer Manufacturer and Model to match the printer connected to -peer Printing instead. Settings Printers) and can be set up as follows: 1 Open your Network Administrator uses this port on your Printers folder (Start - 36 CHAPTER 4: CLIENT PC CONFIGURATION...
... Add Printer Wizard. 2 When prompted, select Network Printer. 3 When prompted for large complex print jobs. For large complex jobs, you print from MS-DOS programs?, see Printing from MS-DOS Programs below. ■ Select the Printer Manufacturer and Model to match the printer connected to -peer Printing instead. Settings Printers) and can be set up as follows: 1 Open your Network Administrator uses this port on your Printers folder (Start - 36 CHAPTER 4: CLIENT PC CONFIGURATION...
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... will then be prompted for the password. If no password has been set, just press Enter. 4 Use the menu bar to move from one screen to a different screen. Connecting to the Print Server 1 Start your Web Browser. 2 In the Address box, enter http:// followed by the IP Address of the device. Configuration Screens The following configuration screens are available. 42 CHAPTER 5: WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT Example (Unix): arp -s 192.168...
... will then be prompted for the password. If no password has been set, just press Enter. 4 Use the menu bar to move from one screen to a different screen. Connecting to the Print Server 1 Start your Web Browser. 2 In the Address box, enter http:// followed by the IP Address of the device. Configuration Screens The following configuration screens are available. 42 CHAPTER 5: WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT Example (Unix): arp -s 192.168...
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... Printing. the current status of the printer (On-line, Off-line, Out of the printer connected to upgrade software for the upgrade. the model name of paper) ■ Printing Information - Configuration Screens 49 Security System PSK WPA-PSK Like WEP, data is read-only; Printer Status This screen displays the current status of each port, the following data is encrypted using a key derived from 8 to obtain the .bin file for the selected Print Server. Encryption...
... Printing. the current status of the printer (On-line, Off-line, Out of the printer connected to upgrade software for the upgrade. the model name of paper) ■ Printing Information - Configuration Screens 49 Security System PSK WPA-PSK Like WEP, data is read-only; Printer Status This screen displays the current status of each port, the following data is encrypted using a key derived from 8 to obtain the .bin file for the selected Print Server. Encryption...
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... other LAN devices from the PC. If it will retain its network connection by Wireless stations with a SSID of ANY or null (blank). ■ The Access Point itself has a blank (null) SSID. ■ If there is a setting Broadcast SSID or Allow SSID of it. Simply reset the Print Server so it is Off, there is a problem in the network cable. If so, use the wired interface for initial configuration. ■ If using Infrastructure mode...
... other LAN devices from the PC. If it will retain its network connection by Wireless stations with a SSID of ANY or null (blank). ■ The Access Point itself has a blank (null) SSID. ■ If there is a setting Broadcast SSID or Allow SSID of it. Simply reset the Print Server so it is Off, there is a problem in the network cable. If so, use the wired interface for initial configuration. ■ If using Infrastructure mode...
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... model name, part number, and serial number ■ A list of software initially purchased with your product on the 3Com web site at http://eSupport.3com.com/. Contact Us 3Com offers telephone, e-mail and internet access to 3Com, without In order to access these services for the version of system hardware and software, including revision level ■ Diagnostic error messages ■ Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable To send a product directly to software downloads...
... model name, part number, and serial number ■ A list of software initially purchased with your product on the 3Com web site at http://eSupport.3com.com/. Contact Us 3Com offers telephone, e-mail and internet access to 3Com, without In order to access these services for the version of system hardware and software, including revision level ■ Diagnostic error messages ■ Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable To send a product directly to software downloads...