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... - 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 PrintServer 6 Overview 6 Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 6 Placement Options 7 Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard 8 Installation 8 Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation 13 Overview 13 Installation 13 Starting the Print...
... - 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 PrintServer 6 Overview 6 Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 6 Placement Options 7 Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard 8 Installation 8 Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation 13 Overview 13 Installation 13 Starting the Print...
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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...
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...
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... (WEP) 25 Figure 6-9: Printer - Logical Port 27 Figure 6-11: Status Tab - Wireless 41 Figure 7-17: Configuration - Local or Network Printer 46 Figure 8-2: Windows XP - Wireless 29 Figure 6-15: Exit 29 Figure 7-1: Welcome 30 Figure 7-2: Bi-Admin Setup Welcome 30... 7-20: BIN File Information 43 Figure 7-21: Add Cross Segment PrintServer 43 Figure 8-1: Windows XP - Internet Printing 26 Figure 6-10: Printer - Internet Printing 39 Figure 7-15: Configuration - Specify a Printer 47 Figure 8-3: Windows 2000 - Printer 29 Figure 6-14: Status Tab - TCP/IP 36...
... (WEP) 25 Figure 6-9: Printer - Logical Port 27 Figure 6-11: Status Tab - Wireless 41 Figure 7-17: Configuration - Local or Network Printer 46 Figure 8-2: Windows XP - Wireless 29 Figure 6-15: Exit 29 Figure 7-1: Welcome 30 Figure 7-2: Bi-Admin Setup Welcome 30... 7-20: BIN File Information 43 Figure 7-21: Add Cross Segment PrintServer 43 Figure 8-1: Windows XP - Internet Printing 26 Figure 6-10: Printer - Internet Printing 39 Figure 7-15: Configuration - Specify a Printer 47 Figure 8-3: Windows 2000 - Printer 29 Figure 6-14: Status Tab - TCP/IP 36...
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... Wizard to install your PrintServer. • Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation This chapter explains how to install the Windows driver for the PrintServer. • Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based ...Wireless-G PrintServer What's in wireless networking and how you can help protect your network • Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing This appendix describes bi-directional printing. • Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the PrintServer should you need to use the PrintServer as an IPP server...
... Wizard to install your PrintServer. • Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation This chapter explains how to install the Windows driver for the PrintServer. • Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based ...Wireless-G PrintServer What's in wireless networking and how you can help protect your network • Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing This appendix describes bi-directional printing. • Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the PrintServer should you need to use the PrintServer as an IPP server...
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...; Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the PrintServer. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Wireless-G PrintServer • Appendix E: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. •...
...; Appendix I: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the PrintServer. • Appendix J: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Wireless-G PrintServer • Appendix E: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. •...
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...The Congratulations screen will be displayed. Figure 4-9: Confirmation Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Figure 4-10: Congratulations 12 Wireless-G PrintServer 10. If you want to start the Setup Wizard again. 11. The... setup is complete. Click User Install at the bottom of the Congratulations screen, and go to install the driver next. Your old and new settings will appear. You will appear. The Confirmation screen will need to "Chapter 5: Windows...
...The Congratulations screen will be displayed. Figure 4-9: Confirmation Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Figure 4-10: Congratulations 12 Wireless-G PrintServer 10. If you want to start the Setup Wizard again. 11. The... setup is complete. Click User Install at the bottom of the Congratulations screen, and go to install the driver next. Your old and new settings will appear. You will appear. The Confirmation screen will need to "Chapter 5: Windows...
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... with the appropriate letter. Linksys recommends that you set up your printer and install your printer's driver before you need to install the PrintServer's driver on computers without a CD-ROM drive, you can use the PrintServer for print jobs. (The PrintServer is designated as "D". If... haven't already done so, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview This section installs the PrintServer's software on your Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP computers so they can create a setup disk by you or...
... with the appropriate letter. Linksys recommends that you set up your printer and install your printer's driver before you need to install the PrintServer's driver on computers without a CD-ROM drive, you can use the PrintServer for print jobs. (The PrintServer is designated as "D". If... haven't already done so, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview This section installs the PrintServer's software on your Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP computers so they can create a setup disk by you or...
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... a different location, click the Browse button and select the location. Wireless-G PrintServer 4. You can also click Back to return to the previous screen or click Cancel to quit the setup program and then close the open programs. 5. Figure 5-2: Driver Setup Welcome Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Installation Figure 5-3: Choose Destination Location 14 Click Next...
... a different location, click the Browse button and select the location. Wireless-G PrintServer 4. You can also click Back to return to the previous screen or click Cancel to quit the setup program and then close the open programs. 5. Figure 5-2: Driver Setup Welcome Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Installation Figure 5-3: Choose Destination Location 14 Click Next...
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When the driver is selected. The Print Driver must still be added to the program folder listed. Click Next. Click Finish to end the driver installation. 7. You may change the name for ... configured, so make sure that Configure Print Driver now is installed, the Setup Complete screen will appear. Wireless-G PrintServer 6. You can also click Back to return to the previous screen or click Cancel to end the driver installation and begin the driver configuration. Figure 5-4: Select Program Folder Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Installation Figure 5-5: Setup...
When the driver is selected. The Print Driver must still be added to the program folder listed. Click Next. Click Finish to end the driver installation. 7. You may change the name for ... configured, so make sure that Configure Print Driver now is installed, the Setup Complete screen will appear. Wireless-G PrintServer 6. You can also click Back to return to the previous screen or click Cancel to end the driver installation and begin the driver configuration. Figure 5-4: Select Program Folder Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Installation Figure 5-5: Setup...
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... PrintServer Port has been added successfully. Click Start, Programs, Print Server Utility, and then Print Driver Setup. The Printer Port Setup screen will appear. Figure 5-6: Information Figure 5-7: Printer Port Setup Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation 16 Starting the Print Driver Utility If the Print ...will be informed that the cable connections are good and the PrintServer and printer are powered on -screen information, and then click OK. 3. Read the on . 4. Select a printer port to add, and then click Next. Wireless-G PrintServer Starting the Print Driver Utility 1.
... PrintServer Port has been added successfully. Click Start, Programs, Print Server Utility, and then Print Driver Setup. The Printer Port Setup screen will appear. Figure 5-6: Information Figure 5-7: Printer Port Setup Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation 16 Starting the Print Driver Utility If the Print ...will be informed that the cable connections are good and the PrintServer and printer are powered on -screen information, and then click OK. 3. Read the on . 4. Select a printer port to add, and then click Next. Wireless-G PrintServer Starting the Print Driver Utility 1.
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...the PrintServer's settings, use the PrintServer. Your installed printer(s) will appear. To add another printer, click the Add New Printer button. The driver installation and configuration is complete. Figure 5-8: Configure Printer Port Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation 17 Starting the Print ... Click Cancel to "Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility." You can now use the PrintServer's web-based utility. For more information, refer to cancel the setup. 6. The Configure Printer Port screen will appear in the field. Wireless-G PrintServer 5.
...the PrintServer's settings, use the PrintServer. Your installed printer(s) will appear. To add another printer, click the Add New Printer button. The driver installation and configuration is complete. Figure 5-8: Configure Printer Port Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation 17 Starting the Print ... Click Cancel to "Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility." You can now use the PrintServer's web-based utility. For more information, refer to cancel the setup. 6. The Configure Printer Port screen will appear in the field. Wireless-G PrintServer 5.
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...print jobs that appears. Options Response Time. This is connected. Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to use the Workgroup name from the network before "timing out." If you want the PrintServer associated with in seconds) that you are available on any kind. Wireless-G PrintServer The Protocol Tab - For Windows... Me, 2000, or XP, right-click My Network Places. In Windows Me, choose Properties from...
...print jobs that appears. Options Response Time. This is connected. Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to use the Workgroup name from the network before "timing out." If you want the PrintServer associated with in seconds) that you are available on any kind. Wireless-G PrintServer The Protocol Tab - For Windows... Me, 2000, or XP, right-click My Network Places. In Windows Me, choose Properties from...
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..., you have no programs or applications running on the network administrator's computer. The Welcome screen of your computer. Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management Overview If you use Windows, then you can manage the PrintServer only by using its webbased utility.) Bi-Admin is provided on the unit's status, and perform basic diagnostic tests...
..., you have no programs or applications running on the network administrator's computer. The Welcome screen of your computer. Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management Overview If you use Windows, then you can manage the PrintServer only by using its webbased utility.) Bi-Admin is provided on the unit's status, and perform basic diagnostic tests...
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... you want to use the default settings. If no Domain name exists there, you select No, print jobs that window. • Port Setting. Selecting Yes here will be connected to the printer, but might not print properly. Wireless-G PrintServer NetBEUI • Domain Name. This is the amount of any computer already on the network. If...
... you want to use the default settings. If no Domain name exists there, you select No, print jobs that window. • Port Setting. Selecting Yes here will be connected to the printer, but might not print properly. Wireless-G PrintServer NetBEUI • Domain Name. This is the amount of any computer already on the network. If...
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Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Overview Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) is a standards-based system that functions as an IPP Server. For printing via the Internet, the PrintServer's IP Address must be external (allocated by your ISP), rather than an...using setup.exe 1. The PrintServer contains the necessary firmware to a computer or other device that allows remote printing from a PC to complete the installation. Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 44 Overview Windows IPP Client Setup Installing using Windows 2000 or XP, you ...
Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Overview Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) is a standards-based system that functions as an IPP Server. For printing via the Internet, the PrintServer's IP Address must be external (allocated by your ISP), rather than an...using setup.exe 1. The PrintServer contains the necessary firmware to a computer or other device that allows remote printing from a PC to complete the installation. Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 44 Overview Windows IPP Client Setup Installing using Windows 2000 or XP, you ...
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... IPP port. Run the Add IPP Port program entry created by the installation. 2. Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 45 Windows IPP Client Setup Select an existing printer to create a new printer that will start the Add Printer...Server, check Access IPP Server via Proxy Server, and enter details of your system. Wireless-G PrintServer IPP Client Configuration for each IPP port. If Internet access from your location is now complete. • To create additional IPP ports, repeat the entire procedure. • The Proxy Server and other options are set individually for Windows...
... IPP port. Run the Add IPP Port program entry created by the installation. 2. Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 45 Windows IPP Client Setup Select an existing printer to create a new printer that will start the Add Printer...Server, check Access IPP Server via Proxy Server, and enter details of your system. Wireless-G PrintServer IPP Client Configuration for each IPP port. If Internet access from your location is now complete. • To create additional IPP ports, repeat the entire procedure. • The Proxy Server and other options are set individually for Windows...
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...select A network printer, or a printer attached to the Add Printer Wizard screen, click the Next button. 5. Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Windows IPP Client Setup Figure 8-1: Windows XP - On the Welcome to another computer, and click the Next button. Open the Printers folder (Start => Settings => Printers... and Faxes. 3. Local or Network Printer 46 Wireless-G PrintServer Changing the IPP Port Settings After the IPP port is created, you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy. IPP Client Setup for Windows XP Windows XP has its own IPP Client, and there is...
...select A network printer, or a printer attached to the Add Printer Wizard screen, click the Next button. 5. Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Windows IPP Client Setup Figure 8-1: Windows XP - On the Welcome to another computer, and click the Next button. Open the Printers folder (Start => Settings => Printers... and Faxes. 3. Local or Network Printer 46 Wireless-G PrintServer Changing the IPP Port Settings After the IPP port is created, you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy. IPP Client Setup for Windows XP Windows XP has its own IPP Client, and there is...
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...in uppercase. To use . Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Windows IPP Client Setup Figure 8-2: Windows XP - On the Specify a Printer screen, select Connect to Printer dialog box will be entered as shown, with the PrintServer, follow the prompts to the Add Printer Wizard...represents the IP Address of the IPP Server, and 631 represents the port number). Locate Your Printer 47 Select the printer manufacturer and model to match the printer connected to install the supplied IPP Client Software. Wireless-G PrintServer 6. Click the Start button. 2. ...
...in uppercase. To use . Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Windows IPP Client Setup Figure 8-2: Windows XP - On the Specify a Printer screen, select Connect to Printer dialog box will be entered as shown, with the PrintServer, follow the prompts to the Add Printer Wizard...represents the IP Address of the IPP Server, and 631 represents the port number). Locate Your Printer 47 Select the printer manufacturer and model to match the printer connected to install the supplied IPP Client Software. Wireless-G PrintServer 6. Click the Start button. 2. ...
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...of the following reasons: • It is powered off. • A printer problem has caused the IPP Server to be displayed. Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 48 Windows IPP Client Setup Click the OK button. 8. Using IPP Printers The IPP Printer can use . Select the printer..., "Changing the IPP Port Settings," for any other Windows printer. If the connection can be unavailable for details. This screen notifies you have problems connecting to Printer dialog box will be active. Wireless-G PrintServer 7. An IPP Server may be adjusted if you that port is not on...
...of the following reasons: • It is powered off. • A printer problem has caused the IPP Server to be displayed. Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 48 Windows IPP Client Setup Click the OK button. 8. Using IPP Printers The IPP Printer can use . Select the printer..., "Changing the IPP Port Settings," for any other Windows printer. If the connection can be unavailable for details. This screen notifies you have problems connecting to Printer dialog box will be active. Wireless-G PrintServer 7. An IPP Server may be adjusted if you that port is not on...
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... DHCP server. The PrintServer's Ethernet LED is bi-directional. Wireless-G PrintServer Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the PrintServer are possible solutions to problems that the appropriate Ethernet or Link LED on the back of the PrintServer. Appendix A: 49 Common Problems and Solutions All the LEDs on the Printer Status screen in the application program or Windows...
... DHCP server. The PrintServer's Ethernet LED is bi-directional. Wireless-G PrintServer Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the PrintServer are possible solutions to problems that the appropriate Ethernet or Link LED on the back of the PrintServer. Appendix A: 49 Common Problems and Solutions All the LEDs on the Printer Status screen in the application program or Windows...