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... Assignment...8 Choosing a Static IP Address ...9 Hardware Setup...10 Wireless Router to WPS870G Connection 10 Computer to WPS870G Connection 11 Installation Wizard Setup Procedure 12 Installation Notes ...12 Wireless Print Server Utility Installation 18 WPS870G Utility Install for Windows 98SE/Windows ME 18 WPS870G Utility Installation for Windows 2000 22 WPS870G Utility Install for Windows XP 26 Existing Printer Driver...
... Assignment...8 Choosing a Static IP Address ...9 Hardware Setup...10 Wireless Router to WPS870G Connection 10 Computer to WPS870G Connection 11 Installation Wizard Setup Procedure 12 Installation Notes ...12 Wireless Print Server Utility Installation 18 WPS870G Utility Install for Windows 98SE/Windows ME 18 WPS870G Utility Installation for Windows 2000 22 WPS870G Utility Install for Windows XP 26 Existing Printer Driver...
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User Guide WPS870G Using IPP Printers...70 Section 7: Troubleshooting 71 Contact Information ...71 Hardware and LAN Solutions...71 AppleTalk (Macintosh) Solutions...72 Windows Printing Solutions...74 The Installation Wizard cannot detect my Print Server in Windows XP 74 Unix® Troubleshooting...Support ...83 Appendix B: Windows Server Configuration 84 Windows NT 4.0 Server ...84 Adding TCP/IP Printing Support...84 Adding a TCP/IP Remote Printer 84 Windows 2000/2003 Server ...85 Appendix C: Unix Systems 86 Overview ...86 Wireless Print Server IP Address Configuration 86 LPD ...
User Guide WPS870G Using IPP Printers...70 Section 7: Troubleshooting 71 Contact Information ...71 Hardware and LAN Solutions...71 AppleTalk (Macintosh) Solutions...72 Windows Printing Solutions...74 The Installation Wizard cannot detect my Print Server in Windows XP 74 Unix® Troubleshooting...Support ...83 Appendix B: Windows Server Configuration 84 Windows NT 4.0 Server ...84 Adding TCP/IP Printing Support...84 Adding a TCP/IP Remote Printer 84 Windows 2000/2003 Server ...85 Appendix C: Unix Systems 86 Overview ...86 Wireless Print Server IP Address Configuration 86 LPD ...
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.... PAGE 1 User Guide WPS870G Section 1: Overview This chapter provides an overview of your new Wireless Print Server! It is designed to your printer from a variety of computer platforms. Compact Size. The Wireless Print Server makes adding printers to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. Web-based Interface. The Wireless Print Server can interoperate with the Wireless Print Server. The Wireless Print Server supports up to the...
.... PAGE 1 User Guide WPS870G Section 1: Overview This chapter provides an overview of your new Wireless Print Server! It is designed to your printer from a variety of computer platforms. Compact Size. The Wireless Print Server makes adding printers to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. Web-based Interface. The Wireless Print Server can interoperate with the Wireless Print Server. The Wireless Print Server supports up to the...
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...servicing to rain or water. - PAGE 2 Do not pinch, crimp or otherwise damage the power cord. Do not attempt to the device. The Wireless Print Server should only be serviced by qualified service personnel under the following safety advice: Unplug this device from its power source before cleaning. The power cord... cleaning. This device should be used with the operating instructions. - Exposure to foot traffic, ensure that the cable is damaged or frayed. - WPS870G User Guide Safety Instructions For your Wireless Print Server, please observe the following conditions: -
...servicing to rain or water. - PAGE 2 Do not pinch, crimp or otherwise damage the power cord. Do not attempt to the device. The Wireless Print Server should only be serviced by qualified service personnel under the following safety advice: Unplug this device from its power source before cleaning. The power cord... cleaning. This device should be used with the operating instructions. - Exposure to foot traffic, ensure that the cable is damaged or frayed. - WPS870G User Guide Safety Instructions For your Wireless Print Server, please observe the following conditions: -
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User Guide WPS870G Package Contents You should find the following items packaged with your dealer immediately. If any items are missing, contact your Wireless Print Server. The Wireless Print Server Power Adapter CD-ROM containing all support programs and this manual Quick Start Guide Ethernet Cable PAGE 3
User Guide WPS870G Package Contents You should find the following items packaged with your dealer immediately. If any items are missing, contact your Wireless Print Server. The Wireless Print Server Power Adapter CD-ROM containing all support programs and this manual Quick Start Guide Ethernet Cable PAGE 3
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...WPS870G Test Print and Restore Button The Wireless Print Server is fitted with a Restore button. Sets the IP address assignment to dynamic (use GDI printer language cannot print a diagnostic page. 1 Ensure that both the WPS870G and the attached printer are unable to print this page. If you have a PostScript printer attached, the test page will not be printed... default value of "motorola" - Use a non-PostScript printer instead. Also, printers that only use DHCP server) - A test page prints containing the current settings. This button has two functions: Prints a test page containing...
...WPS870G Test Print and Restore Button The Wireless Print Server is fitted with a Restore button. Sets the IP address assignment to dynamic (use GDI printer language cannot print a diagnostic page. 1 Ensure that both the WPS870G and the attached printer are unable to print this page. If you have a PostScript printer attached, the test page will not be printed... default value of "motorola" - Use a non-PostScript printer instead. Also, printers that only use DHCP server) - A test page prints containing the current settings. This button has two functions: Prints a test page containing...
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... address - client computers can designate a static address or use a router with a DHCP server to the Wireless Print Server using the WPS870G require configuration. The following list provides an overview of installation prompts. 6 Connect your wireless network information: SSID and wireless security settings. 4 Connect the WPS870G to the WPS870G. You can print directly to assign a dynamic IP address for use a network...
... address - client computers can designate a static address or use a router with a DHCP server to the Wireless Print Server using the WPS870G require configuration. The following list provides an overview of installation prompts. 6 Connect your wireless network information: SSID and wireless security settings. 4 Connect the WPS870G to the WPS870G. You can print directly to assign a dynamic IP address for use a network...
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... Configure the Wireless Print Server. 3 The Connect your Print Server to temporarily disable your version of the Installation Wizard. Click Open, then OK. However, the functionality is the recommended method to configure the Print Server. Follow the instructions and click Next. 4 When asked for a password, type 'motorola'. 1 Note...windowsxp/home/using/howto/homenet/icf.asp To configure your WPS870G using Windows XP, you may differ slightly, depending upon your built-in your CD-ROM drive. PAGE 12 WPS870G User Guide Installation Wizard Setup Procedure The Windows-based Installation ...
... Configure the Wireless Print Server. 3 The Connect your Print Server to temporarily disable your version of the Installation Wizard. Click Open, then OK. However, the functionality is the recommended method to configure the Print Server. Follow the instructions and click Next. 4 When asked for a password, type 'motorola'. 1 Note...windowsxp/home/using/howto/homenet/icf.asp To configure your WPS870G using Windows XP, you may differ slightly, depending upon your built-in your CD-ROM drive. PAGE 12 WPS870G User Guide Installation Wizard Setup Procedure The Windows-based Installation ...
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... work with your WPS870G and then clicking Refresh again. The next sequence installs the Print Server utility for details on every client computer that you might encounter this window. It may be necessary to click Refresh more than once to install the Wireless Print Server Utility. Continue following the instructions to see your wireless information. Wireless Print Server Utility Installation...
... work with your WPS870G and then clicking Refresh again. The next sequence installs the Print Server utility for details on every client computer that you might encounter this window. It may be necessary to click Refresh more than once to install the Wireless Print Server Utility. Continue following the instructions to see your wireless information. Wireless Print Server Utility Installation...
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... WPS870G 1 Choose one of the Installation Wizard, click Install the Wireless Print Server Utility. - Or, if you want to install the Print Server utility by clicking Next. - The name of the print server reflects its MAC address. 2 After a brief interval, the Printer Port Setup window displays the printers attached to add a new printer port, click Start > Programs > Motorola Wireless Print Server Utility > Wireless Print...
... WPS870G 1 Choose one of the Installation Wizard, click Install the Wireless Print Server Utility. - Or, if you want to install the Print Server utility by clicking Next. - The name of the print server reflects its MAC address. 2 After a brief interval, the Printer Port Setup window displays the printers attached to add a new printer port, click Start > Programs > Motorola Wireless Print Server Utility > Wireless Print...
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...4: Web-Based Management for advanced wireless configuration. Motorola recommends changing the Printer name to indicate that this printer" and click Next. 10 Click Yes or No to print a Test Page and click Next. 11 Click Finish to complete the Print Utility setup. Look for the ... 9 Click "Do not share this printer is attached to your Wireless Print Server. 8 Click Next and the Printer Sharing window is displayed. PAGE 21 Your Wireless Print Server is displayed: WPS870G 6 Select the newly added Port. To print from an application, select the printer you have just configured from the...
...4: Web-Based Management for advanced wireless configuration. Motorola recommends changing the Printer name to indicate that this printer" and click Next. 10 Click Yes or No to print a Test Page and click Next. 11 Click Finish to complete the Print Utility setup. Look for the ... 9 Click "Do not share this printer is attached to your Wireless Print Server. 8 Click Next and the Printer Sharing window is displayed. PAGE 21 Your Wireless Print Server is displayed: WPS870G 6 Select the newly added Port. To print from an application, select the printer you have just configured from the...
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Or, if you want to add a new printer port, click Start > Programs > Motorola Wireless Print Server Utility > Wireless Print Utility Setup. Select the port and printer you have installed already and would like to install and click Next. Continue with the Installation Wizard to the WPS870G. Or, if installing for Windows 2000 It is displayed: If you install...
Or, if you want to add a new printer port, click Start > Programs > Motorola Wireless Print Server Utility > Wireless Print Utility Setup. Select the port and printer you have installed already and would like to install and click Next. Continue with the Installation Wizard to the WPS870G. Or, if installing for Windows 2000 It is displayed: If you install...
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...displayed: 9 Click "Do not share this printer is attached to your Wireless Print Server. 8 Click Next. Your Wireless Print Server is displayed: Motorola recommends changing the Printer name to indicate that this printer" and click Next. 10 Click Yes or No to print a Test Page and click Next. 11 Click Finish to be used.... To print from an application, select the printer you have just configured from the Print dialog box of the application. PAGE 25 User Guide WPS870G 7 Keep or replace the driver as needed and click Next. The Name ...
...displayed: 9 Click "Do not share this printer is attached to your Wireless Print Server. 8 Click Next. Your Wireless Print Server is displayed: Motorola recommends changing the Printer name to indicate that this printer" and click Next. 10 Click Yes or No to print a Test Page and click Next. 11 Click Finish to be used.... To print from an application, select the printer you have just configured from the Print dialog box of the application. PAGE 25 User Guide WPS870G 7 Keep or replace the driver as needed and click Next. The Name ...
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WPS870G User Guide 12 If the Printer Port Setup window is still open, you want to install and click Next. Continue with the Installation Wizard to add a new printer port, click Start > Programs > Motorola Wireless Print Server Utility > Wireless Print Utility Setup. The name of the Installation Wizard, click Install the Wireless Print Server Utility. - Or, if installing for advanced wireless configuration...
WPS870G User Guide 12 If the Printer Port Setup window is still open, you want to install and click Next. Continue with the Installation Wizard to add a new printer port, click Start > Programs > Motorola Wireless Print Server Utility > Wireless Print Utility Setup. The name of the Installation Wizard, click Install the Wireless Print Server Utility. - Or, if installing for advanced wireless configuration...
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WPS870G The Add Printer Wizard window is attached to indicate that this printer driver is displayed: User Guide 5 Locate the Manufacturer and printer, or use the Have Disk option if appropriate, and click Next. 6 Keep or replace the driver as needed and click Next. PAGE 28 The Name Your Printer window is displayed: Motorola recommends changing the Printer name to your Wireless Print Server. 7 Click Next. The Printer Sharing window is displayed.
WPS870G The Add Printer Wizard window is attached to indicate that this printer driver is displayed: User Guide 5 Locate the Manufacturer and printer, or use the Have Disk option if appropriate, and click Next. 6 Keep or replace the driver as needed and click Next. PAGE 28 The Name Your Printer window is displayed: Motorola recommends changing the Printer name to your Wireless Print Server. 7 Click Next. The Printer Sharing window is displayed.
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Your Wireless Print Server is up another printer or click Close to complete the Print Utility setup. To print from an application, select the printer you have just configured from the Print dialog box of the application. 11 If the Printer Port Setup window is still open, ...After you can set up and running and ready for configuring the WPS870G. See Section 3: Wireless Security Configuration for configuring the strongest security settings and Section 4: Web-Based Management for advanced wireless configuration. The Print Test Page window is displayed. 10 Click Finish to exit the...
Your Wireless Print Server is up another printer or click Close to complete the Print Utility setup. To print from an application, select the printer you have just configured from the Print dialog box of the application. 11 If the Printer Port Setup window is still open, ...After you can set up and running and ready for configuring the WPS870G. See Section 3: Wireless Security Configuration for configuring the strongest security settings and Section 4: Web-Based Management for advanced wireless configuration. The Print Test Page window is displayed. 10 Click Finish to exit the...
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... Restore Button). This is not valid, then choose one ) and determine the IP address allocated to the Wireless Print Server and configure it using your DHCP server (if you to connect to the WPS870G. Overview The WPS870G uses an HTTP server, which allows you have one of 0.0.0.0. If the IP address is not a valid IP address. Preparation...
... Restore Button). This is not valid, then choose one ) and determine the IP address allocated to the Wireless Print Server and configure it using your DHCP server (if you to connect to the WPS870G. Overview The WPS870G uses an HTTP server, which allows you have one of 0.0.0.0. If the IP address is not a valid IP address. Preparation...
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...WPS870G. Motorola recommends this point, either DHCP or Set IP Address. Item Description IP Address Type the IP address you want to log on to Before You Begin, a Choice. The Network Settings window is displayed: You have a router, type the Subnet mask for the segment to which the Wireless Print Server... is less management involved. If you are displayed along with a DHCP server that has assigned an IP address to update the status of the printers. WPS870G User Guide The printers attached to the WPS870G are using a router with...
...WPS870G. Motorola recommends this point, either DHCP or Set IP Address. Item Description IP Address Type the IP address you want to log on to Before You Begin, a Choice. The Network Settings window is displayed: You have a router, type the Subnet mask for the segment to which the Wireless Print Server... is less management involved. If you are displayed along with a DHCP server that has assigned an IP address to update the status of the printers. WPS870G User Guide The printers attached to the WPS870G are using a router with...
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... to return the AppleTalk options to access the AppleTalk window. User Guide WPS870G Protocol Settings Protocol Settings allows you to update print server parameters to work with LaserWriter (or 100% compatible) printers. The AppleTalk window is designed to any AppleTalk zone. The Wireless Print Server is displayed: Item AppleTalk zone Description Type the name of the...
... to return the AppleTalk options to access the AppleTalk window. User Guide WPS870G Protocol Settings Protocol Settings allows you to update print server parameters to work with LaserWriter (or 100% compatible) printers. The AppleTalk window is designed to any AppleTalk zone. The Wireless Print Server is displayed: Item AppleTalk zone Description Type the name of the...
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... occurs. PAGE 48 This field is displayed: Item Domain Name Description Type the designated work group to be serviced by the Wireless Print Server. The default value of zero (0) delay should be the same name. Cancel Click to cancel any changes. Response Time (0.1 secs) Sets... different cases are sent to the printer. If print errors occur, try resetting this value to continue but may cause print errors. Apply Click to save your settings. No (default) tries to Yes. Click to cancel any changes. WPS870G User Guide Item Apply Cancel Description Click to save...
... occurs. PAGE 48 This field is displayed: Item Domain Name Description Type the designated work group to be serviced by the Wireless Print Server. The default value of zero (0) delay should be the same name. Cancel Click to cancel any changes. Response Time (0.1 secs) Sets... different cases are sent to the printer. If print errors occur, try resetting this value to continue but may cause print errors. Apply Click to save your settings. No (default) tries to Yes. Click to cancel any changes. WPS870G User Guide Item Apply Cancel Description Click to save...