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...21 The Wireless Tab - Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer 3 The Back Panel 3 The Front Panel 4 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer 5 Overview 5 Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 5 Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard 6 Installation 6 Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation 13 Overview 13 Installation 13 Starting the Print Driver Utility 16 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility 18...
...21 The Wireless Tab - Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What's in this Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer 3 The Back Panel 3 The Front Panel 4 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer 5 Overview 5 Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 5 Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard 6 Installation 6 Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation 13 Overview 13 Installation 13 Starting the Print Driver Utility 16 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility 18...
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Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 30 The Bi-Admin Management Utility 31 Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 42 Overview 42 Windows IPP Client Setup 42 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 46 Common Problems and Solutions 46 Appendix B: Wireless Security 48 A Brief Overview 48 What Are The Risks? 48 Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing 55 Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware 56 Appendix E: Windows Help 57 Appendix F: Glossary 58 Appendix G: Specifications 64 Appendix H: Warranty Information 65 Appendix I: Regulatory...
Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 30 The Bi-Admin Management Utility 31 Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 42 Overview 42 Windows IPP Client Setup 42 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 46 Common Problems and Solutions 46 Appendix B: Wireless Security 48 A Brief Overview 48 What Are The Risks? 48 Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing 55 Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware 56 Appendix E: Windows Help 57 Appendix F: Glossary 58 Appendix G: Specifications 64 Appendix H: Warranty Information 65 Appendix I: Regulatory...
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... instructs you on how to connect the PrintServer to print from visiting Wireless-G and Wireless-B PCs. The USB port is attached to your network, both ) directly to your printing tasks. 802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard that support the new high-speed USB 2.0 specification for general networking in ad-hoc mode to your PrintServer. This user guide covers the steps for USB 2.0. It also removes the printing bottleneck, and sets your network by 10/100 Ethernet cable...
... instructs you on how to connect the PrintServer to print from visiting Wireless-G and Wireless-B PCs. The USB port is attached to your network, both ) directly to your printing tasks. 802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard that support the new high-speed USB 2.0 specification for general networking in ad-hoc mode to your PrintServer. This user guide covers the steps for USB 2.0. It also removes the printing bottleneck, and sets your network by 10/100 Ethernet cable...
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... install the Windows driver for the PrintServer. • Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility This chapter explains how to configure the PrintServer using the web-based utility. • Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management This chapter explains how to configure the PrintServer using the Bi-Admin Management utility. • Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) This chapter instruct you on how to use Windows Help for a variety of terms frequently used in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What's in networking. • Appendix G: Specifications...
... install the Windows driver for the PrintServer. • Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility This chapter explains how to configure the PrintServer using the web-based utility. • Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management This chapter explains how to configure the PrintServer using the Bi-Admin Management utility. • Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) This chapter instruct you on how to use Windows Help for a variety of terms frequently used in this Guide? Chapter 1: Introduction 2 What's in networking. • Appendix G: Specifications...
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... 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Figure 4-2: Wireless-G PrintServer Setup IP address: the address used to access the PrintServer's web-based utility, as described in Figure 4-2 will use the Setup CD-ROM to the previous screen. When you only have previously configured the Print Server, select List all compatible Print Servers. Click the Refresh button to continue. In the box that appears, enter D:\setupWizard.exe (if "D" is its default server name. The Setup Wizard should run the Setup Wizard, make sure...
... 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Figure 4-2: Wireless-G PrintServer Setup IP address: the address used to access the PrintServer's web-based utility, as described in Figure 4-2 will use the Setup CD-ROM to the previous screen. When you only have previously configured the Print Server, select List all compatible Print Servers. Click the Refresh button to continue. In the box that appears, enter D:\setupWizard.exe (if "D" is its default server name. The Setup Wizard should run the Setup Wizard, make sure...
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.... In the field that you set up your printer and install your printer's driver before you install the PrintServer's driver. Wireless-G PrintServer for print jobs. (The PrintServer is fully compatible with a CD-ROM drive to "Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management." If you need to install the PrintServer's driver on your network. • an IP address assigned to the PrintServer by using a computer with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP.) At this point, you must have no...
.... In the field that you set up your printer and install your printer's driver before you install the PrintServer's driver. Wireless-G PrintServer for print jobs. (The PrintServer is fully compatible with a CD-ROM drive to "Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management." If you need to install the PrintServer's driver on your network. • an IP address assigned to the PrintServer by using a computer with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP.) At this point, you must have no...
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...'s key functions. To change its advanced settings, use . Additional tabs will be ready for use the PrintServer's web-based utility. The Setup Tab The first screen that you noted when you reach the Wireless-G PrintServer Setup screen. Enter the PrintServer's name in the Address field. Check the box(es) for AppleTalk or NetBEUI, if they are six main tabs: Setup, Protocol, Wireless, Printer, Status, and Exit. Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web...
...'s key functions. To change its advanced settings, use . Additional tabs will be ready for use the PrintServer's web-based utility. The Setup Tab The first screen that you noted when you reach the Wireless-G PrintServer Setup screen. Enter the PrintServer's name in the Address field. Check the box(es) for AppleTalk or NetBEUI, if they are six main tabs: Setup, Protocol, Wireless, Printer, Status, and Exit. Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web...
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... 6-3: Protocol Tab - Wireless-G PrintServer for each printer connected to the PrintServer, you need to the network. If your network router is using Ethernet. Make sure the IP Address and Subnet Mask are appropriate for Internet printing. (To find out your router's IP address, consult your changes. In most cases, the Gateway IP address is the USB port.The PrintServer's two ports have the necessary, thirdparty software. (See Figure 6-4.) Communication. Enter your network. Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility The Protocol...
... 6-3: Protocol Tab - Wireless-G PrintServer for each printer connected to the PrintServer, you need to the network. If your network router is using Ethernet. Make sure the IP Address and Subnet Mask are appropriate for Internet printing. (To find out your router's IP address, consult your changes. In most cases, the Gateway IP address is the USB port.The PrintServer's two ports have the necessary, thirdparty software. (See Figure 6-4.) Communication. Enter your network. Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility The Protocol...
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... Web-based Utility 20 The Protocol Tab - Wireless-G PrintServer for the PrintServer. Under the Identification tab, there will appear. In Windows 2000 or XP, choose Properties from the menu that you want the PrintServer to be connected to use the Workgroup name from the network before "timing out." The Domain name will be sent to cancel your changes, or click Cancel to the printer...
... Web-based Utility 20 The Protocol Tab - Wireless-G PrintServer for the PrintServer. Under the Identification tab, there will appear. In Windows 2000 or XP, choose Properties from the menu that you want the PrintServer to be connected to use the Workgroup name from the network before "timing out." The Domain name will be sent to cancel your changes, or click Cancel to the printer...
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... type. Figure 6-8: Wireless Tab - Security Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility 23 The Wireless Tab - If you are "0"-"9" and "A"-"F". If the PrintServer is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You will automatically use a WEP key for which WEP key your network's access point or wireless router. • Default Transmit Key. The Passphrase is set to Key 4. Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to Open System, for authentication. Security If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption...
... type. Figure 6-8: Wireless Tab - Security Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility 23 The Wireless Tab - If you are "0"-"9" and "A"-"F". If the PrintServer is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You will automatically use a WEP key for which WEP key your network's access point or wireless router. • Default Transmit Key. The Passphrase is set to Key 4. Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click Cancel to Open System, for authentication. Security If you are using 128-bit WEP encryption...
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... wireless modes. If you want to communicate using an access point or wireless router. • WEP Encryption. From the drop-down menu, select the Default Key used by all devices in a wireless network. If you want to communicate without using an access point or wireless router. Click the Link Info button if you want to Open System, for greater wireless security, click the Enable radio button. For more information, click the Help button. Wireless-G PrintServer for authentication. The SSID is set to view information about the wireless connection...
... wireless modes. If you want to communicate using an access point or wireless router. • WEP Encryption. From the drop-down menu, select the Default Key used by all devices in a wireless network. If you want to communicate without using an access point or wireless router. Click the Link Info button if you want to Open System, for greater wireless security, click the Enable radio button. For more information, click the Help button. Wireless-G PrintServer for authentication. The SSID is set to view information about the wireless connection...
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... Client Setup for USB 2.0 Changing the IPP Port Settings After the IPP port is created, you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy. Select Network Printer and click Next to the IPP Server. • The Retry Interval sets the time interval (in Figure 7-5. 3. To use this number if you can be made. The Configure IPP Port screen (shown in uppercase. Select Connect to install the supplied IPP Client Software. Chapter 7: Internet Printing Protocol...
... Client Setup for USB 2.0 Changing the IPP Port Settings After the IPP port is created, you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy. Select Network Printer and click Next to the IPP Server. • The Retry Interval sets the time interval (in Figure 7-5. 3. To use this number if you can be made. The Configure IPP Port screen (shown in uppercase. Select Connect to install the supplied IPP Client Software. Chapter 7: Internet Printing Protocol...
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... for USB 2.0 Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the PrintServer. The PrintServer's Status LED lights up . The PrintServer's LAN LED is lit. 5. A printer connected to help you solve your problems. If you assigned a static IP address within the range used by the DHCP server. 4. Provided are off , the PrintServer will obtain a new IP address. Reset the PrintServer. If so, use another address NOT within the range used by the DHCP server. Appendix A: 46 Common Problems and Solutions If you have trouble printing, see Appendix I am using DHCP...
... for USB 2.0 Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of the PrintServer. The PrintServer's Status LED lights up . The PrintServer's LAN LED is lit. 5. A printer connected to help you solve your problems. If you assigned a static IP address within the range used by the DHCP server. 4. Provided are off , the PrintServer will obtain a new IP address. Reset the PrintServer. If so, use another address NOT within the range used by the DHCP server. Appendix A: 46 Common Problems and Solutions If you have trouble printing, see Appendix I am using DHCP...
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... the Reset button for USB 2.0 7. This will reset the password, wireless, and other words, the PrintServer will revert to its factory default settings. Continue to upgrade the firmware. I need to go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Follow these steps: 1. Appendix A: 47 Common Problems and Solutions In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, you plug in "Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware." To upgrade the firmware, follow the steps in the PrintServer's power adapter. Wireless-G PrintServer...
... the Reset button for USB 2.0 7. This will reset the password, wireless, and other words, the PrintServer will revert to its factory default settings. Continue to upgrade the firmware. I need to go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Follow these steps: 1. Appendix A: 47 Common Problems and Solutions In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, you plug in "Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware." To upgrade the firmware, follow the steps in the PrintServer's power adapter. Wireless-G PrintServer...
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... MAC addresses, IP addresses, usernames, passwords, instant message conversations, emails, account information, and any information transmitted on the Internet that hackers can often come about simply due to acquire your network broadcasts. Jamming Attacks Jamming Attacks, when a powerful signal is sent directly into your wireless network, can easily be seen by moving your wireless devices into your wireless network. This is especially possible in clear text. Wireless-G PrintServer...
... MAC addresses, IP addresses, usernames, passwords, instant message conversations, emails, account information, and any information transmitted on the Internet that hackers can often come about simply due to acquire your network broadcasts. Jamming Attacks Jamming Attacks, when a powerful signal is sent directly into your wireless network, can easily be seen by moving your wireless devices into your wireless network. This is especially possible in clear text. Wireless-G PrintServer...
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... network, they fall short with regards to security. You can usually find them quite easily. 6) MAC addresses Enable MAC address filtering if your SSID more secure: a. Hackers can use . This is "linksys".) Hackers know these defaults and can do to make your wireless products allow you did for the Internet. Rather than connecting your access point to an unprotected switch, swap those wireless nodes with certain MAC addresses. A default SSID is set on your wireless devices by the factory...
... network, they fall short with regards to security. You can usually find them quite easily. 6) MAC addresses Enable MAC address filtering if your SSID more secure: a. Hackers can use . This is "linksys".) Hackers know these defaults and can do to make your wireless products allow you did for the Internet. Rather than connecting your access point to an unprotected switch, swap those wireless nodes with certain MAC addresses. A default SSID is set on your wireless devices by the factory...
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... is static, makes it even harder for a hacker to change your resources. Finally, be sure to break into multiple groups. See Figure B-2. 3. Using a "dynamic" WEP key, rather than one that each device in the Passphrase field, and click the Generate Keys button. Click the Security tab. Enter a Passphrase in your wireless network MUST use the web-based utility, follow these instructions: 1. Each WEP key must consist of encryption your wireless network's authentication type, Open System, Shared Key, or Auto...
... is static, makes it even harder for a hacker to change your resources. Finally, be sure to break into multiple groups. See Figure B-2. 3. Using a "dynamic" WEP key, rather than one that each device in the Passphrase field, and click the Generate Keys button. Click the Security tab. Enter a Passphrase in your wireless network MUST use the web-based utility, follow these instructions: 1. Each WEP key must consist of encryption your wireless network's authentication type, Open System, Shared Key, or Auto...
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... phone lines. A specific name for USB 2.0 Buffer - Wireless-G PrintServer for a network of computers. Cable Modem - A device that lets one PC, allowing it is currently too busy to lessen the probability of having a website, FTP, or e-mail server-with a dynamic IP address-use a fixed domain name. The IP address of your local area network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A protocol that connects a computer to the Internet. The capability of...
... phone lines. A specific name for USB 2.0 Buffer - Wireless-G PrintServer for a network of computers. Cable Modem - A device that lets one PC, allowing it is currently too busy to lessen the probability of having a website, FTP, or e-mail server-with a dynamic IP address-use a fixed domain name. The IP address of your local area network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A protocol that connects a computer to the Internet. The capability of...
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... end-users. The communications protocol used to receive and transmit data simultaneously. IEEE (The Institute of a networking device to identify a computer or device on the World Wide Web. The address used to connect to send data over a TCP/IP network and the Internet. Wireless-G PrintServer for sending files between computers over a network. A temporary IP address assigned by unauthorized people. Encryption - Ethernet - Finger - In network devices, the programming that runs the device. 2. Fragmentation - Gateway - Hardware...
... end-users. The communications protocol used to receive and transmit data simultaneously. IEEE (The Institute of a networking device to identify a computer or device on the World Wide Web. The address used to connect to send data over a TCP/IP network and the Internet. Wireless-G PrintServer for sending files between computers over a network. A temporary IP address assigned by unauthorized people. Encryption - Ethernet - Finger - In network devices, the programming that runs the device. 2. Fragmentation - Gateway - Hardware...
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... INternet Groper) - Port - 1. Radio band used to connect to each networking device. Mbps (Megabits Per Second) - NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) - Passphrase - Wireless-G PrintServer for data transmission. ISM band - LAN (Local Area Network) - MAC (Media Access Control) Address - a unit of lower-speed data streams, which a computer uses a specific application on the Internet. NAT (Network Address Translation) - Node - A type of modulation technology that make up the network in a cable or an adapter. 2. Packet - The virtual connection point through...
... INternet Groper) - Port - 1. Radio band used to connect to each networking device. Mbps (Megabits Per Second) - NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) - Passphrase - Wireless-G PrintServer for data transmission. ISM band - LAN (Local Area Network) - MAC (Media Access Control) Address - a unit of lower-speed data streams, which a computer uses a specific application on the Internet. NAT (Network Address Translation) - Node - A type of modulation technology that make up the network in a cable or an adapter. 2. Packet - The virtual connection point through...