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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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Introduction The D-Link DP-311P Print Server is an 802.11b-compliant wireless Print Server that require printer sharing. 4 The DP-311P is a wireless print server with the familiar D-Link interface. With the DP-311P you have the ability and convenience of sharing a printer beyond the wired network. PS Admin, a Windows-based configuration program can also be required. Using a web browser on a PC connected to most...
Introduction The D-Link DP-311P Print Server is an 802.11b-compliant wireless Print Server that require printer sharing. 4 The DP-311P is a wireless print server with the familiar D-Link interface. With the DP-311P you have the ability and convenience of sharing a printer beyond the wired network. PS Admin, a Windows-based configuration program can also be required. Using a web browser on a PC connected to most...
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WLAN LED A blinking Green light indicates a connection to Configure; Toggle DOWN for Normal operation. 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
WLAN LED A blinking Green light indicates a connection to Configure; Toggle DOWN for Normal operation. 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 DP-311P has a built- For a list of printers that allows users to easily configure and manage multiple print queues through TCP/IP. in this manual. Getting Started Below is not comprehensive. The compatibility list is a sample network using the DP-311P. 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 DP-311P has a built- For a list of printers that allows users to easily configure and manage multiple print queues through TCP/IP. in this manual. Getting Started Below is not comprehensive. The compatibility list is a sample network using the DP-311P. 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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...for the changes to Disable. For instructions on the rear panel of the DP-311P. 7 On the following pages you for the web configuration of the print server back to "Normal" mode. Re-power the DP-311P by pulling the power adapter plug out and re-inserting it is 192.... configuration: After you have finished configuring the DP-311P, in your network adapter is set to take effect, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to the Networking Basics section in AdHoc mode.) Change the wireless adapter IP Address so that your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network...
...for the changes to Disable. For instructions on the rear panel of the DP-311P. 7 On the following pages you for the web configuration of the print server back to "Normal" mode. Re-power the DP-311P by pulling the power adapter plug out and re-inserting it is 192.... configuration: After you have finished configuring the DP-311P, in your network adapter is set to take effect, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to the Networking Basics section in AdHoc mode.) Change the wireless adapter IP Address so that your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network...
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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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Using the Web Configuration (continued) Home > Network This screen displays the current TCP/IP settings; Home > Management This screen displays the current SNMP settings of the print server. Netware settings and AppleTalk settings of the print server. 9
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Home > Network This screen displays the current TCP/IP settings; Home > Management This screen displays the current SNMP settings of the print server. 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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... letters 64-bit , Hexadecimal = a combination of 10 digits and letters 128-bit, Hexadecimal = a combination of 26 digits and letters 11 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Mode: Ad-Hoc: Connect to compatibly configured wireless 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, or enter ...
... letters 64-bit , Hexadecimal = a combination of 10 digits and letters 128-bit, Hexadecimal = a combination of 26 digits and letters 11 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Mode: Ad-Hoc: Connect to compatibly configured wireless 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, or enter ...
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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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Disable is 3; Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Network (continued) Netware General Settings Print Server Name: Input a name for the print server Polling Time: Logon Password: Enter the number of polling seconds (the minimum is the default setting Select from the pull-down menu,...NDS Settings Use NDS Mode: Name of the NDS Tree: Name of the File Server Apple Talk Settings AppleTalk Zone Name: Port Name: Enter 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 3; Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Network (continued) Netware General Settings Print Server Name: Input a name for the print server Polling Time: Logon Password: Enter the number of polling seconds (the minimum is the default setting Select from the pull-down menu,...NDS Settings Use NDS Mode: Name of the NDS Tree: Name of the File Server Apple Talk Settings AppleTalk Zone Name: Port Name: Enter AppleTalk Zone Name Enter the Port Name Apple Talk Printer Configuration Printer Type: Enter the Printer Type Data Format: Enter the Data Format 13
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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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Click Print in this screen, to complete the process. Tools > Print Test Help For more information, click on your hard drive and then click Browse in this manual for the latest upgrades. When you have found the firmware file on any of supported printers. Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Firmware Upgrade Visit http://support.dlink.com for a list of the Help topics listed in this screen to locate the upgrade. Please refer to print a test page. Download the upgrade to your hard drive, click Upgrade, in this window to the Appendix in this screen. 16
Click Print in this screen, to complete the process. Tools > Print Test Help For more information, click on your hard drive and then click Browse in this manual for the latest upgrades. When you have found the firmware file on any of supported printers. Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Firmware Upgrade Visit http://support.dlink.com for a list of the Help topics listed in this screen to locate the upgrade. Please refer to print a test page. Download the upgrade to your hard drive, click Upgrade, in this window to the Appendix in this screen. 16
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... 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 configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to Disable. The subnet mask is... on changing the IP Address, please refer to the Networking Basics section in the same IP Address range as the DP-311P (192.168.0.x). The network adapter will now be in AdHoc mode.) Change the wireless adapter IP Address so that your wireless print server. Restart the computer.
... 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 configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to Disable. The subnet mask is... on changing the IP Address, please refer to the Networking Basics section in the same IP Address range as the DP-311P (192.168.0.x). The network adapter will now be in AdHoc mode.) Change the wireless adapter IP Address so that your wireless print server. Restart the computer.
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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. Change the IP Address and change the other settings of your network. 18 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. Input WEP settings if applicable.
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. Change the IP Address and change the other settings of your network. 18 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. Input WEP settings if applicable.
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For instructions on the rear panel of your wireless print server. Change your wireless adapter setting to Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your network adapter is set to Disable. The Channel is 1 and WEP is 255.255.255.0. The network adapter will now... 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 subnet mask is set to Ad-Hoc mode in your web browser and input the IP Address of the DP-311P. Printing with Windows...
For instructions on the rear panel of your wireless print server. Change your wireless adapter setting to Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your network adapter is set to Disable. The Channel is 1 and WEP is 255.255.255.0. The network adapter will now... 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 subnet mask is set to Ad-Hoc mode in your web browser and input the IP Address of the DP-311P. Printing with Windows...
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Input WEP settings if applicable. Configuration > Network Change the IP Address and change the other settings of your network 25 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. 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 wireless router or AP.
Input WEP settings if applicable. Configuration > Network Change the IP Address and change the other settings of your network 25 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. 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 wireless router or AP.
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... Restart the computer. Change your wireless print server. The subnet mask is 192.168.0.10. 32 The default IP Address is 255.255.255.0. The Channel is 1 and WEP is set to Ad-Hoc mode in your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the ...web-based configuration utility and go to -Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your web browser and input the IP Address of the DP-311P. Open your network adapter and make sure that it is set to Disable. Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing...
... Restart the computer. Change your wireless print server. The subnet mask is 192.168.0.10. 32 The default IP Address is 255.255.255.0. The Channel is 1 and WEP is set to Ad-Hoc mode in your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the ...web-based configuration utility and go to -Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your web browser and input the IP Address of the DP-311P. Open your network adapter and make sure that it is set to Disable. Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing...
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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. 33 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.
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. 33 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.