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Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Getting to know the DP-311P 5 Getting Started 6 Using the Web Configuration 7 Printing with Windows XP/2000 17 Printing with Windows 98SE/Me 24 Setting up AppleTalk or LPR Printing with MAC OS X 32 Setting up AppleTalk or LPR Printing with MAC OS 9 39 Printing from MAC OS Client Workstations 40 Networking Basics 42 Technical...
Contents Package Contents 3 Introduction 4 Getting to know the DP-311P 5 Getting Started 6 Using the Web Configuration 7 Printing with Windows XP/2000 17 Printing with Windows 98SE/Me 24 Setting up AppleTalk or LPR Printing with MAC OS X 32 Setting up AppleTalk or LPR Printing with MAC OS 9 39 Printing from MAC OS Client Workstations 40 Networking Basics 42 Technical...
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...that supports both Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc wireless modes. PS Admin, a Windows-based configuration program can also be required. The DP-311P Wireless Print Server is also easily configurable using a Web Browser or Windows based setup wizard. No additional printer cable will ...the DP-311P you have the ability and convenience of sharing a printer beyond the wired network. The DP-311P is an 802.11b-compliant wireless Print Server that require printer sharing. 4 Introduction The D-Link DP-311P Print Server is a wireless print server with your network to the network, configuration is ...
...that supports both Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc wireless modes. PS Admin, a Windows-based configuration program can also be required. The DP-311P Wireless Print Server is also easily configurable using a Web Browser or Windows based setup wizard. No additional printer cable will ...the DP-311P you have the ability and convenience of sharing a printer beyond the wired network. The DP-311P is an 802.11b-compliant wireless Print Server that require printer sharing. 4 Introduction The D-Link DP-311P Print Server is a wireless print server with your network to the network, configuration is ...
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Toggle DOWN for Normal operation. WLAN LED A blinking Green light indicates a connection to Configure; Getting to know the DP-311P 5V-2A Power inlet Plug the External Power Supply into this jack Parallel Port IEEE 1284 Bi-Directional Parallel Port with a centronics connector Frontview Power LED A solid Green light indicates a connection to a power supply Mode Switch Toggle UP to a power supply Rearview 5
Toggle DOWN for Normal operation. WLAN LED A blinking Green light indicates a connection to Configure; Getting to know the DP-311P 5V-2A Power inlet Plug the External Power Supply into this jack Parallel Port IEEE 1284 Bi-Directional Parallel Port with a centronics connector Frontview Power LED A solid Green light indicates a connection to a power supply Mode Switch Toggle UP to a power supply Rearview 5
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The compatibility list is a sample network using the DP-311P. Getting Started Below is not comprehensive. The DP-311P has a built- in this manual. For a list of printers that allows users to easily configure and manage multiple print queues through TCP/IP. Even if it is not included in the list, your printer may be compatible with the DP-311P, please see the Appendix in Web-based management feature that are compatible with the DP-311P. 6
The compatibility list is a sample network using the DP-311P. Getting Started Below is not comprehensive. The DP-311P has a built- in this manual. For a list of printers that allows users to easily configure and manage multiple print queues through TCP/IP. Even if it is not included in the list, your printer may be compatible with the DP-311P, please see the Appendix in Web-based management feature that are compatible with the DP-311P. 6
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...is 192.168.0.10. For instructions on the rear panel of the DP-311P. Using the Web Configuration Before you must toggle the mode switch on the rear panel of the print server back to "Normal" mode. The Channel is 1 and WEP ...print server. Re-power the DP-311P by pulling the power adapter plug out and re-inserting it is in the same IP Address range as the DP-311P (192.168.0.x). Open your web browser and input the IP Address of the DP-311P. 7 After you have completed the configuration: After you have finished configuring the DP-311P, in your configuration settings.) (For D-Link...
...is 192.168.0.10. For instructions on the rear panel of the DP-311P. Using the Web Configuration Before you must toggle the mode switch on the rear panel of the print server back to "Normal" mode. The Channel is 1 and WEP ...print server. Re-power the DP-311P by pulling the power adapter plug out and re-inserting it is in the same IP Address range as the DP-311P (192.168.0.x). Open your web browser and input the IP Address of the DP-311P. 7 After you have completed the configuration: After you have finished configuring the DP-311P, in your configuration settings.) (For D-Link...
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Home > Wireless This screen displays the wireless settings and information about the DP-311P and the printer attached to the DP-311P, if available. You can access and control the Print Server's configuration through the tabs on the top of the Print Server into your web browser address field, the configuration utility will be available, as shown here. Home > Status This...
Home > Wireless This screen displays the wireless settings and information about the DP-311P and the printer attached to the DP-311P, if available. You can access and control the Print Server's configuration through the tabs on the top of the Print Server into your web browser address field, the configuration utility will be available, as shown here. Home > Status This...
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Home > Management This screen displays the current SNMP settings of the print server. Using the Web Configuration (continued) Home > Network This screen displays the current TCP/IP settings; Netware settings and AppleTalk settings of the print server. 9
Home > Management This screen displays the current SNMP settings of the print server. Using the Web Configuration (continued) Home > Network This screen displays the current TCP/IP settings; Netware settings and AppleTalk settings of the print server. 9
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Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Status Device Name: The name assigned to the Print Server System Contact: (optional) Input a System Contact name System Location: (optional) Input a location for the Print Server Password: Enter an Administrator password (3-8 characters) Re-type Password: Printer Port: Re-type the password (when accessing the DP-311P with password protection, the user name is...
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Status Device Name: The name assigned to the Print Server System Contact: (optional) Input a System Contact name System Location: (optional) Input a location for the Print Server Password: Enter an Administrator password (3-8 characters) Re-type Password: Printer Port: Re-type the password (when accessing the DP-311P with password protection, the user name is...
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... clients that have the same chipset in peer to peer mode 802.11b Ad-Hoc: Connect to all compatibly configured 802.11b wireless clients in peer to peer mode Infrastructure: Connects to obtain SSID information Select the channel from the pull-down menu. (This is ...only used in Ad-Hoc mode) Choose the data transmit rate; You can use the Site Survey tool provided to compatibly configured wireless AP or router in a WLAN Configuration > Wireless Select SSID or Manually Enter SSID Below: Channel: Data Transmit Rates: Use WEP: Key Format: WEP Key: Select the SSID from...
... clients that have the same chipset in peer to peer mode 802.11b Ad-Hoc: Connect to all compatibly configured 802.11b wireless clients in peer to peer mode Infrastructure: Connects to obtain SSID information Select the channel from the pull-down menu. (This is ...only used in Ad-Hoc mode) Choose the data transmit rate; You can use the Site Survey tool provided to compatibly configured wireless AP or router in a WLAN Configuration > Wireless Select SSID or Manually Enter SSID Below: Channel: Data Transmit Rates: Use WEP: Key Format: WEP Key: Select the SSID from...
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Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Network TCP/IP Settings Obtain TCP/IP settings automatically (use DHCP/BOOTP): Use the following TCP/IP settings: Select this option to obtain settings automatically from your DHCP server Select this option to enter a Static IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address manually 12
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Network TCP/IP Settings Obtain TCP/IP settings automatically (use DHCP/BOOTP): Use the following TCP/IP settings: Select this option to obtain settings automatically from your DHCP server Select this option to enter a Static IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address manually 12
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... AppleTalk Zone Name Enter the Port Name Apple Talk Printer Configuration Printer Type: Enter the Printer Type Data Format: Enter the Data Format 13 Disable is the default setting Select from the pull-down menu, if available Enter a name for the print server Polling Time: Logon Password: Enter the number of polling seconds...
... AppleTalk Zone Name Enter the Port Name Apple Talk Printer Configuration Printer Type: Enter the Printer Type Data Format: Enter the Data Format 13 Disable is the default setting Select from the pull-down menu, if available Enter a name for the print server Polling Time: Logon Password: Enter the number of polling seconds...
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Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Management SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a set of protocols for managing complex networks SNMP Community Settings Support HP WebJet Admin: Select Enable or Disable ...
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Management SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a set of protocols for managing complex networks SNMP Community Settings Support HP WebJet Admin: Select Enable or Disable ...
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SMB Workgroup Name: SMB Shared Name Printer: Enter a name Enter the printer name Tools > Factory Default If you click Factory Reset you will lose all user-defined settings and you will have to share files, directories and devices. Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Management (continued) SMB (Server Message Block) is a message format to re-configure the DP-311P! 15
SMB Workgroup Name: SMB Shared Name Printer: Enter a name Enter the printer name Tools > Factory Default If you click Factory Reset you will lose all user-defined settings and you will have to share files, directories and devices. Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Management (continued) SMB (Server Message Block) is a message format to re-configure the DP-311P! 15
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Download the upgrade to your hard drive, click Upgrade, in this manual for the latest upgrades. Click Print in this screen to complete the process. Please refer to the Appendix in this screen, to locate the upgrade. When you have found the firmware file on any of supported printers. Tools > Print Test Help For more information, click on your hard drive and then click Browse in this window to print a test page. Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Firmware Upgrade Visit http://support.dlink.com for a list of the Help topics listed in this screen. 16
Download the upgrade to your hard drive, click Upgrade, in this manual for the latest upgrades. Click Print in this screen to complete the process. Please refer to the Appendix in this screen, to locate the upgrade. When you have found the firmware file on any of supported printers. Tools > Print Test Help For more information, click on your hard drive and then click Browse in this window to print a test page. Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Firmware Upgrade Visit http://support.dlink.com for a list of the Help topics listed in this screen. 16
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... wireless print server. For instructions on the rear panel of your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS. The default IP Address is in the same IP Address range as the DP-311P (192...web browser and input the IP Address of the DP-311P. Change your wireless adapter setting to Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your network adapter and make sure that it is 192.168.0.10. 17 Printing with Windows XP/2000 Set the switch to Config...
... wireless print server. For instructions on the rear panel of your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS. The default IP Address is in the same IP Address range as the DP-311P (192...web browser and input the IP Address of the DP-311P. Change your wireless adapter setting to Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your network adapter and make sure that it is 192.168.0.10. 17 Printing with Windows XP/2000 Set the switch to Config...
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Change the IP Address and change the other settings of your network. 18 Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) Change the mode to Normal mode. 2 Change your wireless network adapter settings (IP Address, Infrastructure mode) so that they match your wireless router or AP. Input WEP settings if applicable. Input or select the SSID of the DP-311P to conform to your network. 1 After you have configured the DP-311P, set the rear panel switch back to Infrastructure.
Change the IP Address and change the other settings of your network. 18 Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) Change the mode to Normal mode. 2 Change your wireless network adapter settings (IP Address, Infrastructure mode) so that they match your wireless router or AP. Input WEP settings if applicable. Input or select the SSID of the DP-311P to conform to your network. 1 After you have configured the DP-311P, set the rear panel switch back to Infrastructure.
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...mode on changing the IP Address, please refer to the Networking Basics section in your wireless print server. For instructions on the rear panel of your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to Ad-Hoc mode in this manual. The subnet mask is in ...sure that it is 255.255.255.0. Open your web browser and input the IP Address of the DP-311P. The network adapter will now be in the same IP Address range as the DP-311P (192.168.0.x). The default IP Address is set to the Site Survey function and select the SSID ...
...mode on changing the IP Address, please refer to the Networking Basics section in your wireless print server. For instructions on the rear panel of your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to Ad-Hoc mode in this manual. The subnet mask is in ...sure that it is 255.255.255.0. Open your web browser and input the IP Address of the DP-311P. The network adapter will now be in the same IP Address range as the DP-311P (192.168.0.x). The default IP Address is set to the Site Survey function and select the SSID ...
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Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Configuration > Wireless Change the mode to Normal mode 2 Change your wireless network adapter settings (IP Address, Infrastructure mode) so that they match your network 25 Configuration > Network Change the IP Address and change the other settings of your network 1 After you have configured the DP-311P, set the rear panel switch back to Infrastructure. Input WEP settings if applicable. Input or select the SSID of the DP-311P to conform to your wireless router or AP.
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Configuration > Wireless Change the mode to Normal mode 2 Change your wireless network adapter settings (IP Address, Infrastructure mode) so that they match your network 25 Configuration > Network Change the IP Address and change the other settings of your network 1 After you have configured the DP-311P, set the rear panel switch back to Infrastructure. Input WEP settings if applicable. Input or select the SSID of the DP-311P to conform to your wireless router or AP.
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...section in your web browser and input the IP Address of the DP-311P. For instructions on the rear panel of your wireless print server. Open your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to Ad-Hoc mode in this manual. The ...network adapter will now be in the same IP Address range as the DP-311P (192.168.0.x). The ...
...section in your web browser and input the IP Address of the DP-311P. For instructions on the rear panel of your wireless print server. Open your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to Ad-Hoc mode in this manual. The ...network adapter will now be in the same IP Address range as the DP-311P (192.168.0.x). The ...
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Input WEP settings if applicable. Change the IP Address and change the other settings of your network. 33 Input or select the SSID of the DP-311P to conform to your network. 1 After you have configured the DP-311P, set the rear panel switch back to Infrastructure. Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) Change the mode to Normal mode. 2 Change your wireless network adapter settings (IP Address, Infrastructure mode) so that they match your wireless router or AP.
Input WEP settings if applicable. Change the IP Address and change the other settings of your network. 33 Input or select the SSID of the DP-311P to conform to your network. 1 After you have configured the DP-311P, set the rear panel switch back to Infrastructure. Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) Change the mode to Normal mode. 2 Change your wireless network adapter settings (IP Address, Infrastructure mode) so that they match your wireless router or AP.