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... PrintServer easier than ever. WPS54G-UG-40915NC JL Wash hands after handling. Look for technical terms that could damage your property or the PrintServer. This question mark provides you with a figure number and description, like this User Guide The user guide to the Wireless-G PrintServer... Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is something you should pay special attention to do while using the PrintServer. Linksys is something that are definitions for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest...
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... Logical Port 27 The Status Tab - Device 28 The Status Tab - Internet Printing 26 The Printer Tab - Printer 29 The Status Tab - Security 25 The Printer Tab - Wireless-G PrintServer Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer 4 The Bottom Panel 4 The Front Panel 5 Chapter 3: Connecting the...
... Logical Port 27 The Status Tab - Device 28 The Status Tab - Internet Printing 26 The Printer Tab - Printer 29 The Status Tab - Security 25 The Printer Tab - Wireless-G PrintServer Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer 4 The Bottom Panel 4 The Front Panel 5 Chapter 3: Connecting the...
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Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management 30 Overview 30 Bi-Admin Installation 30 Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 32 The Bi-Admin Management Utility 33 Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 44 Overview 44 Windows IPP Client Setup 44 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 49 Common Problems and Solutions 49 Appendix B: Wireless... Security 51 Security Precautions 51 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 51 Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing 54 Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware 55 Appendix...
Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management 30 Overview 30 Bi-Admin Installation 30 Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 32 The Bi-Admin Management Utility 33 Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 44 Overview 44 Windows IPP Client Setup 44 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 49 Common Problems and Solutions 49 Appendix B: Wireless... Security 51 Security Precautions 51 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 51 Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing 54 Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware 55 Appendix...
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... 16 Figure 5-7: Printer Port Setup 16 Figure 5-8: Configure Printer Port 17 Figure 6-1: Setup Tab 19 Figure 6-2: Protocol Tab - SNMP 23 Figure 6-6: Wireless Tab - Wireless-G PrintServer List of Figures Figure 2-1: PrintServer's Bottom Panel 4 Figure 2-2: PrintServer's Front Panel 5 Figure 3-1: Connect to the Ethernet Port 6 Figure 3-2: Connect to the USB Port 6 Figure 3-3: Connect to the Power Port 6 Figure...
... 16 Figure 5-7: Printer Port Setup 16 Figure 5-8: Configure Printer Port 17 Figure 6-1: Setup Tab 19 Figure 6-2: Protocol Tab - SNMP 23 Figure 6-6: Wireless Tab - Wireless-G PrintServer List of Figures Figure 2-1: PrintServer's Bottom Panel 4 Figure 2-2: PrintServer's Front Panel 5 Figure 3-1: Connect to the Ethernet Port 6 Figure 3-2: Connect to the USB Port 6 Figure 3-3: Connect to the Power Port 6 Figure...
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... Figure 7-13: Configuration - Local or Network Printer 46 Figure 8-2: Windows XP - Internet Printing 26 Figure 6-10: Printer - Wireless 41 Figure 7-17: Configuration - TCP/IP 36 Figure 7-12: Configuration - Printer 29 Figure 6-14: Status Tab - NetBEUI 38 Figure 7-14: Configuration - Wireless-G PrintServer Figure 6-8: Wireless Tab - Security (WEP) 25 Figure 6-9: Printer - SNMP 42 Figure 7-18: Upgrade 43...
... Figure 7-13: Configuration - Local or Network Printer 46 Figure 8-2: Windows XP - Internet Printing 26 Figure 6-10: Printer - Wireless 41 Figure 7-17: Configuration - TCP/IP 36 Figure 7-12: Configuration - Printer 29 Figure 6-14: Status Tab - NetBEUI 38 Figure 7-14: Configuration - Wireless-G PrintServer Figure 6-8: Wireless Tab - Security (WEP) 25 Figure 6-9: Printer - SNMP 42 Figure 7-18: Upgrade 43...
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... support the new high-speed USB 2.0 specification for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer. How does the PrintServer do more than one million bits per second; Whichever way the PrintServer is placed on and retrieved from different computers. Networks are connected...of installing the PrintServer, run a cable. Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you connect a USB printer directly to your network, eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print sharing chores. To guide you don't need more useful work. A print server is sometimes called...
... support the new high-speed USB 2.0 specification for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer. How does the PrintServer do more than one million bits per second; Whichever way the PrintServer is placed on and retrieved from different computers. Networks are connected...of installing the PrintServer, run a cable. Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you connect a USB printer directly to your network, eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print sharing chores. To guide you don't need more useful work. A print server is sometimes called...
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... chapter instruct you on how to use the PrintServer as an IPP server so you can run remote print jobs. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions regarding use of the PrintServer. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the security risks in wireless networking and how you can help protect your...
... chapter instruct you on how to use the PrintServer as an IPP server so you can run remote print jobs. • Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions regarding use of the PrintServer. • Appendix B: Wireless Security This appendix explains the security risks in wireless networking and how you can help protect your...
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Wireless-G PrintServer • Appendix E: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for a variety of terms frequently used in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in networking. • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the PrintServer. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the PrintServer. •...
Wireless-G PrintServer • Appendix E: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for a variety of terms frequently used in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction 3 What's in networking. • Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the PrintServer. • Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the PrintServer. •...
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....) The USB Printer port is where you will be reset to its factory defaults or print a test page. Press the Reset button, and hold the Reset button. Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer The Bottom Panel The PrintServer's ports and Reset button are unable to the PrintServer. The USB icon (right) designates a USB port.
....) The USB Printer port is where you will be reset to its factory defaults or print a test page. Press the Reset button, and hold the Reset button. Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer The Bottom Panel The PrintServer's ports and Reset button are unable to the PrintServer. The USB icon (right) designates a USB port.
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Wireless-G PrintServer The Front Panel The PrintServer's LEDs are collisions detected on the front panel. If the Power LED is continuously lit green, then the PrintServer is successfully connected to a device through the USB port. If the LED is continuously lit, the PrintServer is ... wired network. If the LED is flashing, the PrintServer is successfully connected to the wireless network. Wireless Green. The Wireless LED serves two purposes. The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is being upgraded. Figure 2-2: PrintServer's Front Panel Chapter 2: Getting to the USB port...
Wireless-G PrintServer The Front Panel The PrintServer's LEDs are collisions detected on the front panel. If the Power LED is continuously lit green, then the PrintServer is successfully connected to a device through the USB port. If the LED is continuously lit, the PrintServer is ... wired network. If the LED is flashing, the PrintServer is successfully connected to the wireless network. Wireless Green. The Wireless LED serves two purposes. The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is being upgraded. Figure 2-2: PrintServer's Front Panel Chapter 2: Getting to the USB port...
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Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Before starting the physical installation, note the PrintServer's default name, which is used to your router or switch. Then connect the other end of the Ethernet network cable into the PrintServer's Ethernet port. The distance between the PrintServer and the other end into a power supply, the PrintServer...damage the PrintServer. Power on /off power switch. Plug the power adapter into the printer. 2. The default name is shown in the Server field on . Plug the Type A connector end into the PrintServer and the...
Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Before starting the physical installation, note the PrintServer's default name, which is used to your router or switch. Then connect the other end of the Ethernet network cable into the PrintServer's Ethernet port. The distance between the PrintServer and the other end into a power supply, the PrintServer...damage the PrintServer. Power on /off power switch. Plug the power adapter into the printer. 2. The default name is shown in the Server field on . Plug the Type A connector end into the PrintServer and the...
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... each other velcro side, peel off the cover protecting the tape, and attach it to place the PrintServer horizontally on a surface, so it is securely mounted on the backs of the Wireless-G PrintServer is to the location you have chosen for the PrintServer. 4. You can also use the included velcro to "Chapter 4: Configuring the...
... each other velcro side, peel off the cover protecting the tape, and attach it to place the PrintServer horizontally on a surface, so it is securely mounted on the backs of the Wireless-G PrintServer is to the location you have chosen for the PrintServer. 4. You can also use the included velcro to "Chapter 4: Configuring the...
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... previously configured the Print Server, select List all compatible Print Servers. Next to the PrintServer's Server Name is the first time you have a wireless network, then you can use a computer on the wireless network to continue. Click the Refresh button to the previous screen. Figure 4-1: Welcome Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Figure 4-2: Wireless-G PrintServer Setup ip address...
... previously configured the Print Server, select List all compatible Print Servers. Next to the PrintServer's Server Name is the first time you have a wireless network, then you can use a computer on the wireless network to continue. Click the Refresh button to the previous screen. Figure 4-1: Welcome Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Figure 4-2: Wireless-G PrintServer Setup ip address...
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... Automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP). Figure 4-3: Basic Settings Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Figure 4-4: IP Settings ip address: the address used to the previous screen. 5. If you want to the previous screen. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to send data over a network 9 Wireless-G PrintServer 4.
... Automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP). Figure 4-3: Basic Settings Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Figure 4-4: IP Settings ip address: the address used to the previous screen. 5. If you want to the previous screen. Click Next to continue, or click Back to return to send data over a network 9 Wireless-G PrintServer 4.
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... to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen. 7. The Set PrintServer's Password screen will appear. infrastructure: configuration in the Current Password field. Wireless-G PrintServer 6. In the SSID field, enter your current password in which the network broadcasts its... wireless signal (available only if you want the PrintServer to -peer) without using an access point or wireless router. Select Infrastructure if you...
... to continue, or click Back to return to the previous screen. 7. The Set PrintServer's Password screen will appear. infrastructure: configuration in the Current Password field. Wireless-G PrintServer 6. In the SSID field, enter your current password in which the network broadcasts its... wireless signal (available only if you want the PrintServer to -peer) without using an access point or wireless router. Select Infrastructure if you...
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Wireless-G PrintServer 8. If you want to enable WEP encryption for greater wireless security, select the level of your wireless network and is case-sensitive and should have to enter the WEP key(s) manually on a wireless network for instructions. 9. It must match the passphrase of WEP ...to enter a WEP key on the following screen. If you click the Next button. NOTE: The Wireless-G PrintServer also offers a Pre-Shared Key option for Linksys products. Security section of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are using 64-bit WEP encryption...
Wireless-G PrintServer 8. If you want to enable WEP encryption for greater wireless security, select the level of your wireless network and is case-sensitive and should have to enter the WEP key(s) manually on a wireless network for instructions. 9. It must match the passphrase of WEP ...to enter a WEP key on the following screen. If you click the Next button. NOTE: The Wireless-G PrintServer also offers a Pre-Shared Key option for Linksys products. Security section of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are using 64-bit WEP encryption...
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... click No, and you will have to install the driver next. The Congratulations screen will need to start the Setup Wizard again. 11. Wireless-G PrintServer 10. Click User Install at the bottom of the Congratulations screen, and go to save the new settings, click Yes. The setup is ...complete. Figure 4-9: Confirmation Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Figure 4-10: Congratulations 12 If you will exit the Setup Wizard; Your old and new settings will appear....
... click No, and you will have to install the driver next. The Congratulations screen will need to start the Setup Wizard again. 11. Wireless-G PrintServer 10. Click User Install at the bottom of the Congratulations screen, and go to save the new settings, click Yes. The setup is ...complete. Figure 4-9: Confirmation Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Figure 4-10: Congratulations 12 If you will exit the Setup Wizard; Your old and new settings will appear....
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... 7: Bi-Admin Management." Linksys recommends that you set up your printer and install your printer's driver before you install the PrintServer's driver. Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview Figure 5-1: Welcome 13 Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview This section installs the PrintServer's software on your Windows ... DHCP enabled so the network router will automatically assign an IP address. If you can use the PrintServer for print jobs. (The PrintServer is the letter of your CD-ROM drive is designated as "D". HAVE YOU: already set up ...
... 7: Bi-Admin Management." Linksys recommends that you set up your printer and install your printer's driver before you install the PrintServer's driver. Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview Figure 5-1: Welcome 13 Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview This section installs the PrintServer's software on your Windows ... DHCP enabled so the network router will automatically assign an IP address. If you can use the PrintServer for print jobs. (The PrintServer is the letter of your CD-ROM drive is designated as "D". HAVE YOU: already set up ...
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... in a different location, click the Browse button and select the location. Then click Next to quit the setup program and then close the open programs. 5. Wireless-G PrintServer 4. The Welcome screen of the driver installation program will appear. If you want the folder to be installed. Click Next to continue with the driver...
... in a different location, click the Browse button and select the location. Then click Next to quit the setup program and then close the open programs. 5. Wireless-G PrintServer 4. The Welcome screen of the driver installation program will appear. If you want the folder to be installed. Click Next to continue with the driver...
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Click Next. The Print Driver must still be added to the program folder listed. When the driver is selected. You may change the name for the program folder, if ... 5: Windows Driver Installation Installation Figure 5-5: Setup Complete 15 The Select Program Folder screen will appear. An icon will be configured, so make sure that Configure Print Driver now is installed, the Setup Complete screen will appear. Wireless-G PrintServer 6.
Click Next. The Print Driver must still be added to the program folder listed. When the driver is selected. You may change the name for the program folder, if ... 5: Windows Driver Installation Installation Figure 5-5: Setup Complete 15 The Select Program Folder screen will appear. An icon will be configured, so make sure that Configure Print Driver now is installed, the Setup Complete screen will appear. Wireless-G PrintServer 6.