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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...
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...
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Manual, PS Admin Utility and Warranty on CD ! Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of Package: ! Internet Explorer 6.0, or Netscape Navigator version 6.0 or above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Printer must support required Operating System 3 D-Link DP-311P Wireless Print Server ! Apple Mac OS with JavaScript enabled ! System Requirements: ! Package Contents Contents of the above , with AppleTalk ! Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE ! NetWare 5.x (Native NDS) !
Manual, PS Admin Utility and Warranty on CD ! Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of Package: ! Internet Explorer 6.0, or Netscape Navigator version 6.0 or above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Printer must support required Operating System 3 D-Link DP-311P Wireless Print Server ! Apple Mac OS with JavaScript enabled ! System Requirements: ! Package Contents Contents of the above , with AppleTalk ! Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE ! NetWare 5.x (Native NDS) !
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... for direct connection to most printers available on a PC connected to the network, configuration is simple and straightforward with the familiar D-Link interface. Introduction The D-Link DP-311P Print Server is a wireless print server with one bi-directional parallel port with a centronics connector for small offices, home offices, schools and other businesses that supports both Infrastructure or Ad...
... for direct connection to most printers available on a PC connected to the network, configuration is simple and straightforward with the familiar D-Link interface. Introduction The D-Link DP-311P Print Server is a wireless print server with one bi-directional parallel port with a centronics connector for small offices, home offices, schools and other businesses that supports both Infrastructure or Ad...
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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 WLAN LED A blinking Green light indicates a connection to Configure;
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Getting Started Below is not comprehensive. The DP-311P has a built- The compatibility list is a sample network using the DP-311P. Even if it is not included in this manual. in Web-based management feature that are compatible with the DP-311P, please see the Appendix in the list, your printer may be compatible with the DP-311P. 6 For a list of printers that allows users to easily configure and manage multiple print queues through TCP/IP.
Getting Started Below is not comprehensive. The DP-311P has a built- The compatibility list is a sample network using the DP-311P. Even if it is not included in this manual. in Web-based management feature that are compatible with the DP-311P, please see the Appendix in the list, your printer may be compatible with the DP-311P. 6 For a list of printers that allows users to easily configure and manage multiple print queues through TCP/IP.
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... that are available to you for the changes to take effect, you must toggle the mode switch on the rear panel of the DP-311P. Open your wireless print server. The network adapter will find a description of each of the screens that it . After you have completed the configuration: After you... the DP-311P: Set the switch to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS. 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 your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters...
... that are available to you for the changes to take effect, you must toggle the mode switch on the rear panel of the DP-311P. Open your wireless print server. The network adapter will find a description of each of the screens that it . After you have completed the configuration: After you... the DP-311P: Set the switch to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS. 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 your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters...
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Home > Status This screen displays some basic information about the print server. 8 Home > Wireless This screen displays the wireless settings and information about the DP-311P and the printer attached to the DP-311P, if available. Using the Web Configuration (continued) After you have entered the default IP Address of this main screen: Home, Configuration, Network, Tools...
Home > Status This screen displays some basic information about the print server. 8 Home > Wireless This screen displays the wireless settings and information about the DP-311P and the printer attached to the DP-311P, if available. Using the Web Configuration (continued) After you have entered the default IP Address of this main screen: Home, Configuration, Network, Tools...
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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 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.
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...) 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 admin, and...
...) 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 admin, and...
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Disabled is the default setting From the pull-down menu choose 64 bit; 128 bit or Disable WEP; 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. (This is only used in the chosen format 64-bit, Alphanumeric = a combination of 5 digits and letters 128-bit, Alphanumeric = a combination of 13 ...
Disabled is the default setting From the pull-down menu choose 64 bit; 128 bit or Disable WEP; 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. (This is only used in the chosen format 64-bit, Alphanumeric = a combination of 5 digits and letters 128-bit, Alphanumeric = a combination of 13 ...
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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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...structure" view of polling seconds (the minimum 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 all resources on the network, no matter where they are located. Using the Web Configuration ...(continued) Configuration > Network (continued) Netware General Settings Print Server Name: Input a name for the NDS context Netware Bindery Settings Use Bindery Mode: Select Enable or Disable Name of the File...
...structure" view of polling seconds (the minimum 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 all resources on the network, no matter where they are located. Using the Web Configuration ...(continued) Configuration > Network (continued) Netware General Settings Print Server Name: Input a name for the NDS context Netware Bindery Settings Use Bindery Mode: Select Enable or Disable Name of the File...
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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 SNMP Community Name 1: Enter a name Access Right: Select from the pull-down menu Read-Only or Read-Write SNMP Community Name 2: Enter a name Access Right: SNMP Trap Settings Select from the pull-down menu Read-Only or Read-Write Send SNMP Traps: Select Enable or Disable Use Authentication Traps: Select Enable or Disable Send Traps to IP Address 1: ...
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 SNMP Community Name 1: Enter a name Access Right: Select from the pull-down menu Read-Only or Read-Write SNMP Community Name 2: Enter a name Access Right: SNMP Trap Settings Select from the pull-down menu Read-Only or Read-Write Send SNMP Traps: Select Enable or Disable Use Authentication Traps: Select Enable or Disable Send Traps to IP Address 1: ...
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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 screen, to print a test page. Tools > Print Test Help For more information, click on your hard drive and then click Browse in this screen to the Appendix in this window to complete the process. Please refer to locate the upgrade. 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 Click Print in this manual for the latest upgrades. When you have found the firmware file on any of supported printers.
Download the upgrade to your hard drive, click Upgrade, in this screen, to print a test page. Tools > Print Test Help For more information, click on your hard drive and then click Browse in this screen to the Appendix in this window to complete the process. Please refer to locate the upgrade. 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 Click Print in this manual for the latest upgrades. When you have found the firmware file on any of supported printers.
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...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 network adapter is in this manual. Restart the computer. Open your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web...the DP-311P. The Channel is 1 and WEP is set to -Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your network adapter and make sure that it is set to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS. For instructions on the rear panel of your wireless print server. The...
...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 network adapter is in this manual. Restart the computer. Open your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web...the DP-311P. The Channel is 1 and WEP is set to -Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your network adapter and make sure that it is set to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS. For instructions on the rear panel of your wireless print server. The...
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Change the IP Address and change the other settings of 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. 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 network. 18
Change the IP Address and change the other settings of 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. 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 network. 18
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Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) For Windows XP: Go to Start > Printers and Faxes > Add a Printer Double-click on the "Add Printer" icon Click Next 19
Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) For Windows XP: Go to Start > Printers and Faxes > Add a Printer Double-click on the "Add Printer" icon Click Next 19
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Click Next Select "Create a new port." At the pull-down menu, highlight "Standard TCP/IP Port." Click Next Click Next 20 Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) Select "Local Printer."
Click Next Select "Create a new port." At the pull-down menu, highlight "Standard TCP/IP Port." Click Next Click Next 20 Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) Select "Local Printer."