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CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Naming Convention 9 Conventions 10 Feedback about this User Guide 10 1 INTRODUCTION Features 13 Safety Instructions 14 Package Contents 15 Physical Details 15 Print Server Connection 15 LED Indicators 16 Diagnostic Push Button 16 2 LAN INSTALLATION Before You Begin 17 Installation Procedure 17 Preparation 17 Power Up 18 Check the LEDs 19 3 WIRELESS PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION Overview 21 Configuration Methods 21 Using the Windows Wizard 22 Procedure 22 Wireless Configuration 23
CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Naming Convention 9 Conventions 10 Feedback about this User Guide 10 1 INTRODUCTION Features 13 Safety Instructions 14 Package Contents 15 Physical Details 15 Print Server Connection 15 LED Indicators 16 Diagnostic Push Button 16 2 LAN INSTALLATION Before You Begin 17 Installation Procedure 17 Preparation 17 Power Up 18 Check the LEDs 19 3 WIRELESS PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION Overview 21 Configuration Methods 21 Using the Windows Wizard 22 Procedure 22 Wireless Configuration 23
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... guide, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server is shipped with the Print Server and contains information that differs from the information in the release note. If a release note is referred to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, follow the information in this guide. Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server. This...
... guide, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server is shipped with the Print Server and contains information that differs from the information in the release note. If a release note is referred to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, follow the information in this guide. Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server. This...
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...Print Server. The Print Server supports up to be used even where space is limited. ■ Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support. Windows IPP Client software is packed with the Print Server. Wireless stations supporting the IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g standard can print to your Print Server's features. This allows the Print Server... including: ■ Wireless LAN Support. It is also supplied. It features an Ethernet interface port and operating system support includes Unix, NetWare (NDPS LPR printing), and Microsoft Windows. ■ Easy Installation. The Web-based ...
...Print Server. The Print Server supports up to be used even where space is limited. ■ Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support. Windows IPP Client software is packed with the Print Server. Wireless stations supporting the IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g standard can print to your Print Server's features. This allows the Print Server... including: ■ Wireless LAN Support. It is also supplied. It features an Ethernet interface port and operating system support includes Unix, NetWare (NDPS LPR printing), and Microsoft Windows. ■ Easy Installation. The Web-based ...
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... ■ IEEE 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Station ■ 10/100BaseT LAN connection 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. Physical Details...
... ■ IEEE 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Station ■ 10/100BaseT LAN connection 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. Physical Details...
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... correctly via the normal direct USB connection. ■ Ensure the power is On. Before You Begin You will need the following items to complete 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...
... correctly via the normal direct USB connection. ■ Ensure the power is On. Before You Begin You will need the following items to complete 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...
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...with the device. It consists of the device. To use BOTH the LAN and Wireless interfaces, the Wireless mode must be changed to be needed during configuration. 1 Make sure the Print Server and printer are not interchangeable. Start-up . Power Supply units for your laptop... interface should be performed via the Wireless interface; To PC Initial configuration cannot be used for initial configuration. 18 CHAPTER 2: LAN INSTALLATION ■ Find the Default Server Name for different models are powered OFF. 2 Connect the printer to the Print Server's printer port, as shown in ...
...with the device. It consists of the device. To use BOTH the LAN and Wireless interfaces, the Wireless mode must be changed to be needed during configuration. 1 Make sure the Print Server and printer are not interchangeable. Start-up . Power Supply units for your laptop... interface should be performed via the Wireless interface; To PC Initial configuration cannot be used for initial configuration. 18 CHAPTER 2: LAN INSTALLATION ■ Find the Default Server Name for different models are powered OFF. 2 Connect the printer to the Print Server's printer port, as shown in ...
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Installation Procedure 19 Check the LEDs Once start-up is complete: ■ The Status LED should be On. ■ The Error LED should be Off.
Installation Procedure 19 Check the LEDs Once start-up is complete: ■ The Status LED should be On. ■ The Error LED should be Off.
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... is installed. ■ The Print Server usually requires configuration, but if there's a DHCP server on your network, then the device is not necessary to use the printer attached to the Print Server always require configuration. client PCs can print directly to support many different platforms, and the configuration required would depend upon the environment in Appendix B. 3 WIRELESS PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION...
... is installed. ■ The Print Server usually requires configuration, but if there's a DHCP server on your network, then the device is not necessary to use the printer attached to the Print Server always require configuration. client PCs can print directly to support many different platforms, and the configuration required would depend upon the environment in Appendix B. 3 WIRELESS PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION...
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... communicate directly with each setting, refer to the following section "Wireless Configuration". 8 Click Finish to save the data to use the Install 3Com Print Server Utilities option. all cables to the Print Server. ■ Check that the Print Server's Error LED is not listed ■ Check all Wireless stations connect to the Access Point. In "Infrastructure" mode, connecting a LAN cable...
... communicate directly with each setting, refer to the following section "Wireless Configuration". 8 Click Finish to save the data to use the Install 3Com Print Server Utilities option. all cables to the Print Server. ■ Check that the Print Server's Error LED is not listed ■ Check all Wireless stations connect to the Access Point. In "Infrastructure" mode, connecting a LAN cable...
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... the client configuration required on your LAN, and configured as described in this chapter for details of client configuration. Overview Before performing client configuration, the Print Server must be installed on LAN clients to use is not suitable for large, complex documents, so if you do not wish to modify the...
... the client configuration required on your LAN, and configured as described in this chapter for details of client configuration. Overview Before performing client configuration, the Print Server must be installed on LAN clients to use is not suitable for large, complex documents, so if you do not wish to modify the...
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... list NetBEUI -> PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter indicates that TCP/IP is installed on the Start Menu. Checking your Network Administrator. Control Panel - Network option on this PC. The Print Server can use the SMB printer, Windows programs should use Peer-to -peer Printing, the installation program will check this for you. ■ If using the...
... list NetBEUI -> PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter indicates that TCP/IP is installed on the Start Menu. Checking your Network Administrator. Control Panel - Network option on this PC. The Print Server can use the SMB printer, Windows programs should use Peer-to -peer Printing, the installation program will check this for you. ■ If using the...
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...no additional software. OK. For other versions of Windows, the supplied PTP (Peer-to the Print Server when it is already installed, proceed with installation. Microsoft NetBEUI - With this printing method, print jobs are stored (queued) on your PC, and then sent to -Peer) Printer Port... - Windows 2000/XP The recommended printing method is present: ■ Install the NetBEUI protocol by selecting Add - However, depending on each PC. Windows Peer-to-peer Printing Windows Peer-to-peer Printing 27 2 If neither line is to -Peer Printing Windows 2000 & XP require no configuration...
...no additional software. OK. For other versions of Windows, the supplied PTP (Peer-to the Print Server when it is already installed, proceed with installation. Microsoft NetBEUI - With this printing method, print jobs are stored (queued) on your PC, and then sent to -Peer) Printer Port... - Windows 2000/XP The recommended printing method is present: ■ Install the NetBEUI protocol by selecting Add - However, depending on each PC. Windows Peer-to-peer Printing Windows Peer-to-peer Printing 27 2 If neither line is to -Peer Printing Windows 2000 & XP require no configuration...
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... your drive. Click Peer-to-Peer Driver to complete the Wizard. Print Driver Setup to the "Windows Printing Problems" in the root folder. 2 Click Install 3Com Print Server Utilities and then accept the 3Com software license. 30 CHAPTER 4: CLIENT PC CONFIGURATION 6 On the Port Settings screen, shown ... the setup program does not start, run the program again. Programs - 3Com Print Server Utilities - In future, you can use Start - Figure 9 Installation Screens 3 Follow the prompts to complete the installation of the Peer-to-peer Printer Port Driver. (Refer to run Autorun....
... your drive. Click Peer-to-Peer Driver to complete the Wizard. Print Driver Setup to the "Windows Printing Problems" in the root folder. 2 Click Install 3Com Print Server Utilities and then accept the 3Com software license. 30 CHAPTER 4: CLIENT PC CONFIGURATION 6 On the Port Settings screen, shown ... the setup program does not start, run the program again. Programs - 3Com Print Server Utilities - In future, you can use Start - Figure 9 Installation Screens 3 Follow the prompts to complete the installation of the Peer-to-peer Printer Port Driver. (Refer to run Autorun....
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Windows Peer-to -peer Printing) If your Print Server is properly connected and powered on. Figure 10 Print Port Setup (Peer-to -peer Printing 31 PTP Printer Port Setup 1 The program will inform you see the following error message, either install Internet Explorer 4 or later, or follow the procedure in "Windows Printing Problems" in will be displayed. A pop...
Windows Peer-to -peer Printing) If your Print Server is properly connected and powered on. Figure 10 Print Port Setup (Peer-to -peer Printing 31 PTP Printer Port Setup 1 The program will inform you see the following error message, either install Internet Explorer 4 or later, or follow the procedure in "Windows Printing Problems" in will be displayed. A pop...
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... Select it will be listed in the Configure Printer Port screen above. d When the Printer installation is not listed, click Add New Printer to indicate which device is now complete. You can now print using this printer. c If prompted about Sharing the printer, do NOT enable Sharing. Step through... the Wizard and install the required printer: a Select the correct Printer Manufacturer and Model, or use the ...
... Select it will be listed in the Configure Printer Port screen above. d When the Printer installation is not listed, click Add New Printer to indicate which device is now complete. You can now print using this printer. c If prompted about Sharing the printer, do NOT enable Sharing. Step through... the Wizard and install the required printer: a Select the correct Printer Manufacturer and Model, or use the ...
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... Setup" from the menu. 3 Click "Use Print Manager for the Peer-to-peer Printing are accessed via the Port Settings button. Settings - The default installation is shown in Figure 13. If using the Epson Spooler Manager, this program must be managed like any Windows printer. Programs - 3Com Print Server Utilities - Advanced Port Options The options for...
... Setup" from the menu. 3 Click "Use Print Manager for the Peer-to-peer Printing are accessed via the Port Settings button. Settings - The default installation is shown in Figure 13. If using the Epson Spooler Manager, this program must be managed like any Windows printer. Programs - 3Com Print Server Utilities - Advanced Port Options The options for...
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... are as follows: ■ Port: If desired, click Browse to select a different Print Server. If the selected device has multiple ports, the Select Device Port button can not be printed on this value if you get too many warning messages. 34 CHAPTER 4: CLIENT PC ...Windows will poll the Print Server to establish a connection when the printer is shown in the Printer's Properties. ■ Banner: Check this option to print a banner page before each print job. ■ If using a PostScript Printer, check the PostScript box. ■ The User Name will be changed after installation.
... are as follows: ■ Port: If desired, click Browse to select a different Print Server. If the selected device has multiple ports, the Select Device Port button can not be printed on this value if you get too many warning messages. 34 CHAPTER 4: CLIENT PC ...Windows will poll the Print Server to establish a connection when the printer is shown in the Printer's Properties. ■ Banner: Check this option to print a banner page before each print job. ■ If using a PostScript Printer, check the PostScript box. ■ The User Name will be changed after installation.
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... Workgroup to open it. The Comment field may indicate what type of printer is the same Workgroup as shown below. Use the following procedure to install the Print Server's printer as a Windows SMB network printer: 1 Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop. 2 On the View menu, select Details. 3 Locate the desired...
... Workgroup to open it. The Comment field may indicate what type of printer is the same Workgroup as shown below. Use the following procedure to install the Print Server's printer as a Windows SMB network printer: 1 Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop. 2 On the View menu, select Details. 3 Locate the desired...
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... to match the printer connected to -peer Printing instead. However, SMB printing is installed on an existing Network Server (Windows, Unix, or NetWare), rather than on the Print Server, and complete the Wizard. 7 This printer will now appear in your PC. Windows with Server-based Print Queues With a Server-based Print Queue, the Print Server is not suitable for Network Path or...
... to match the printer connected to -peer Printing instead. However, SMB printing is installed on an existing Network Server (Windows, Unix, or NetWare), rather than on the Print Server, and complete the Wizard. 7 This printer will now appear in your PC. Windows with Server-based Print Queues With a Server-based Print Queue, the Print Server is not suitable for Network Path or...