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User Guide WPS870G Table of Contents Section 1: Overview 1 Features ...1 Safety Instructions...2 Package Contents ...3 WPS870G Physical Description ...4 Back of WPS870G ...4 Test Print and Restore Button...5 Front of WPS870G...6 LED Indicators ...6 Section 2: Installation 8 Overview ...8 Before You Begin, a Choice ...8 IP Assignment...8 Choosing a Static IP Address ...9 Hardware Setup...10 Wireless Router to WPS870G Connection 10 Computer to WPS870G Connection 11 Installation Wizard Setup Procedure 12 Installation Notes ...12 Wireless Print Server Utility Installation 18 WPS870G ...
User Guide WPS870G Table of Contents Section 1: Overview 1 Features ...1 Safety Instructions...2 Package Contents ...3 WPS870G Physical Description ...4 Back of WPS870G ...4 Test Print and Restore Button...5 Front of WPS870G...6 LED Indicators ...6 Section 2: Installation 8 Overview ...8 Before You Begin, a Choice ...8 IP Assignment...8 Choosing a Static IP Address ...9 Hardware Setup...10 Wireless Router to WPS870G Connection 10 Computer to WPS870G Connection 11 Installation Wizard Setup Procedure 12 Installation Notes ...12 Wireless Print Server Utility Installation 18 WPS870G ...
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... Wireless Print Server's features. Versatility. Allows the Wireless Print Server to be configured remotely. Windows IPP Client software is supplied for a variety of your network simple. Both LAN and WLAN users can interoperate with features, including: Wireless LAN Support. The Wireless Print Server supports up to configure the print server from anywhere on the purchase of software tools are supplied to Windows 2000 and Windows XP computers. The web-based management tool makes it easy to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. Internet Printing Protocol...
... Wireless Print Server's features. Versatility. Allows the Wireless Print Server to be configured remotely. Windows IPP Client software is supplied for a variety of your network simple. Both LAN and WLAN users can interoperate with features, including: Wireless LAN Support. The Wireless Print Server supports up to configure the print server from anywhere on the purchase of software tools are supplied to Windows 2000 and Windows XP computers. The web-based management tool makes it easy to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. Internet Printing Protocol...
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If any items are missing, contact your Wireless Print Server. User Guide WPS870G Package Contents You should find the following items packaged with your dealer immediately. The Wireless Print Server Power Adapter CD-ROM containing all support programs and this manual Quick Start Guide Ethernet Cable PAGE 3
If any items are missing, contact your Wireless Print Server. User Guide WPS870G Package Contents You should find the following items packaged with your dealer immediately. The Wireless Print Server Power Adapter CD-ROM containing all support programs and this manual Quick Start Guide Ethernet Cable PAGE 3
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... factory default settings: - User Guide WPS870G Test Print and Restore Button The Wireless Print Server is fitted with a Restore button. Also, printers that only use DHCP server) - A test page prints containing the current settings. Returns the login password to its factory default value of "motorola" - Obtains an IP address PAGE 5 Sets the IP address assignment to print this page. This button has two functions: Prints a test page containing all current settings (if your printer supports this) Restores the factory default settings Power Parallel USB LAN Reset Restore...
... factory default settings: - User Guide WPS870G Test Print and Restore Button The Wireless Print Server is fitted with a Restore button. Also, printers that only use DHCP server) - A test page prints containing the current settings. Returns the login password to its factory default value of "motorola" - Obtains an IP address PAGE 5 Sets the IP address assignment to print this page. This button has two functions: Prints a test page containing all current settings (if your printer supports this) Restores the factory default settings Power Parallel USB LAN Reset Restore...
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..., a Choice You need to assign a dynamic IP address for device setup. You can print directly to either a router or a computer. This is not necessary to use on your WPS870G up to you want the WPS870G to the WPS870G. client computers can designate a static address or use a crossover cable. 5 Insert the CD-ROM for you need to designate the way in which it is installed: The Wireless Print Server requires some configuration but is...
..., a Choice You need to assign a dynamic IP address for device setup. You can print directly to either a router or a computer. This is not necessary to use on your WPS870G up to you want the WPS870G to the WPS870G. client computers can designate a static address or use a crossover cable. 5 Insert the CD-ROM for you need to designate the way in which it is installed: The Wireless Print Server requires some configuration but is...
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... WPS870G. You should see something similar to work with the Print Server utility. Use the following example for you. The Installation Wizard on what IP address you need to determine your network adapter: Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection: Connection-specific DNS Suffix.: Example.example.example.com. The method you choose depends on the CD-ROM supports either method. These instructions are able to identify your Subnet Mask and Gateway IP address of your network...
... WPS870G. You should see something similar to work with the Print Server utility. Use the following example for you. The Installation Wizard on what IP address you need to determine your network adapter: Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection: Connection-specific DNS Suffix.: Example.example.example.com. The method you choose depends on the CD-ROM supports either method. These instructions are able to identify your Subnet Mask and Gateway IP address of your network...
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... 10 The last number, possibly 11 in the computer, so you need to your router's documentation for connecting your hardware: Ethernet cable Po w er Parallel USB Reset LA N WPS870G Reset Power LAN 4 3 2 1 WAN Antenna Wireless Router To power To power To modem 1 Using an Ethernet cable, take one of the LAN Ethernet ports (not WAN) on the back of your WPS870G, follow the Wireless Router connection procedure. If you chose static IP assignment, either hardware connection procedure can work : • You may have two network adapters installed in this procedure...
... 10 The last number, possibly 11 in the computer, so you need to your router's documentation for connecting your hardware: Ethernet cable Po w er Parallel USB Reset LA N WPS870G Reset Power LAN 4 3 2 1 WAN Antenna Wireless Router To power To power To modem 1 Using an Ethernet cable, take one of the LAN Ethernet ports (not WAN) on the back of your WPS870G, follow the Wireless Router connection procedure. If you chose static IP assignment, either hardware connection procedure can work : • You may have two network adapters installed in this procedure...
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... Installation Wizard. If using the supplied CD-ROM: 1 Insert the CD-ROM in firewall so that the Installation Wizard can operate successfully. Click Open, then OK. Installation Notes The screenshots seen here may have to temporarily disable your built-in your Print Server to configure the Print Server. Follow the instructions and click Next. 4 When asked for a password, type 'motorola'. 1 Note: If the Windows set up wizard starts automatically.1 2 Click Install and Configure the Wireless Print Server. 3 The Connect...
... Installation Wizard. If using the supplied CD-ROM: 1 Insert the CD-ROM in firewall so that the Installation Wizard can operate successfully. Click Open, then OK. Installation Notes The screenshots seen here may have to temporarily disable your built-in your Print Server to configure the Print Server. Follow the instructions and click Next. 4 When asked for a password, type 'motorola'. 1 Note: If the Windows set up wizard starts automatically.1 2 Click Install and Configure the Wireless Print Server. 3 The Connect...
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... Printer Port Setup window is highly recommended that you see yellow highlighting, that accesses the WPS870G. The name of the print server reflects its MAC address. 2 After a brief interval, the Printer Port Setup window displays the printers attached to install the Print Server utility by clicking Next. - WPS870G User Guide WPS870G Utility Installation for the first time, insert the CD-ROM and from the main window of the following procedure installs the Print Server utility. 1 Choose one of the Installation Wizard, click Install the Wireless Print Server Utility...
... Printer Port Setup window is highly recommended that you see yellow highlighting, that accesses the WPS870G. The name of the print server reflects its MAC address. 2 After a brief interval, the Printer Port Setup window displays the printers attached to install the Print Server utility by clicking Next. - WPS870G User Guide WPS870G Utility Installation for the first time, insert the CD-ROM and from the main window of the following procedure installs the Print Server utility. 1 Choose one of the Installation Wizard, click Install the Wireless Print Server Utility...
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... Security Configuration for configuring the strongest security settings and Section 4: Web-Based Management for Windows XP It is highly recommended that accesses the WPS870G. Continue with the Installation Wizard to install and click Next. Once complete, the Printer Port Setup window is displayed: If you have installed already and would like to add a new printer port, click Start > Programs > Motorola Wireless Print Server Utility > Wireless Print Utility Setup. The name of the Installation Wizard, click Install the Wireless Print Server Utility. - Or, if installing for advanced...
... Security Configuration for configuring the strongest security settings and Section 4: Web-Based Management for Windows XP It is highly recommended that accesses the WPS870G. Continue with the Installation Wizard to install and click Next. Once complete, the Printer Port Setup window is displayed: If you have installed already and would like to add a new printer port, click Start > Programs > Motorola Wireless Print Server Utility > Wireless Print Utility Setup. The name of the Installation Wizard, click Install the Wireless Print Server Utility. - Or, if installing for advanced...
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... have not already configured your wireless network's security to their maximum level (the WPS870G supports WPA-PSK/TKIP), refer to the following instructions to change your password, enable authentication and wireless encryption: Logging In Your WPS870G must have received an IP address for the WPS870G. The default login page is "motorola". 4 Press ENTER or click LOG IN. This is the first time you are logging into the device, it . 1 Start your Web browser. 2 In the URL field, type http:// followed by...
... have not already configured your wireless network's security to their maximum level (the WPS870G supports WPA-PSK/TKIP), refer to the following instructions to change your password, enable authentication and wireless encryption: Logging In Your WPS870G must have received an IP address for the WPS870G. The default login page is "motorola". 4 Press ENTER or click LOG IN. This is the first time you are logging into the device, it . 1 Start your Web browser. 2 In the URL field, type http:// followed by...
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WPS870G User Guide Wireless Security Setup The wireless settings configured here represent the strongest settings possible for further details. 3 In the Login Password Confirm field, re-enter your Password. 4 Click Apply. 5 After the settings have been accepted, click Restart and log back into the Configuration Utility using your Password. 6 Click Wireless Settings > Wireless Security to access Device Security. If your wireless network does not support them, then match the strongest settings available on the network to which you are connecting. 1 From the main menu, click...
WPS870G User Guide Wireless Security Setup The wireless settings configured here represent the strongest settings possible for further details. 3 In the Login Password Confirm field, re-enter your Password. 4 Click Apply. 5 After the settings have been accepted, click Restart and log back into the Configuration Utility using your Password. 6 Click Wireless Settings > Wireless Security to access Device Security. If your wireless network does not support them, then match the strongest settings available on the network to which you are connecting. 1 From the main menu, click...
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...: You have a router, type the Subnet mask for the segment to the WPS870G, then select DHCP. Motorola recommends this point, either DHCP or Set IP Address. If you are displayed along with a DHCP server that has assigned an IP address to which the Wireless Print Server is attached, most likely 255.255.255.0. Click Refresh to access the window. The Network Settings window is less management involved. Otherwise, select Set IP Address and type the necessary...
...: You have a router, type the Subnet mask for the segment to the WPS870G, then select DHCP. Motorola recommends this point, either DHCP or Set IP Address. If you are displayed along with a DHCP server that has assigned an IP address to which the Wireless Print Server is attached, most likely 255.255.255.0. Click Refresh to access the window. The Network Settings window is less management involved. Otherwise, select Set IP Address and type the necessary...
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... Login Idle Time. Login Idle Time This determines how long your settings. Type a new figure to access Device Security. PAGE 49 Enter the password again to confirm you to adjust the password to the WPS870G and to change the idle time. The Login Idle Time default is displayed: Item Login Password Login Password Confirm Description Type a new password. If you ever forget the password, you to update the unit's firmware. Apply Click to save your connection to factory defaults. Device Security Device Security enables you can reset the WPS870G...
... Login Idle Time. Login Idle Time This determines how long your settings. Type a new figure to access Device Security. PAGE 49 Enter the password again to confirm you to adjust the password to the WPS870G and to change the idle time. The Login Idle Time default is displayed: Item Login Password Login Password Confirm Description Type a new password. If you ever forget the password, you to update the unit's firmware. Apply Click to save your connection to factory defaults. Device Security Device Security enables you can reset the WPS870G...
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... to update your Print Server's firmware (the mechanism that the LAN or Wireless LED is displayed asking to continue. 5 Click OK to access the Firmware Update window. PAGE 50 WPS870G User Guide Updating Firmware The Firmware Update window allows you encounter trouble restarting the unit, press the Restore button for 5 seconds to reset it . 4 Click Update to update the router with the selected firmware file. Log back on your computer from the Motorola website. New firmware can be found under the "Support and Downloads" link. A dialog...
... to update your Print Server's firmware (the mechanism that the LAN or Wireless LED is displayed asking to continue. 5 Click OK to access the Firmware Update window. PAGE 50 WPS870G User Guide Updating Firmware The Firmware Update window allows you encounter trouble restarting the unit, press the Restore button for 5 seconds to reset it . 4 Click Update to update the router with the selected firmware file. Log back on your computer from the Motorola website. New firmware can be found under the "Support and Downloads" link. A dialog...
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... Windows polls the Wireless Print Server to establish a connection when the printer is shown in the Printer's Properties. A window is still using the port, apply another port to select a different Wireless Print Server. Increase this window are as follows: Port If desired, click Browse to the selected printer and try deleting the port again. This name is busy. PAGE 59 Advanced Port Options 1 Click Start > Settings > Printers to select the port. User Guide WPS870G 3 If Windows responds that a printer...
... Windows polls the Wireless Print Server to establish a connection when the printer is shown in the Printer's Properties. A window is still using the port, apply another port to select a different Wireless Print Server. Increase this window are as follows: Port If desired, click Browse to the selected printer and try deleting the port again. This name is busy. PAGE 59 Advanced Port Options 1 Click Start > Settings > Printers to select the port. User Guide WPS870G 3 If Windows responds that a printer...
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... power connection. If using "Infrastructure" mode, verify that may be a problem in the network cable. The link LED for configuration. If it is not possible for initial configuration. If using the Wireless Interface to access: Temporarily disable WEP on the LAN, so configuration is not working. If using TCP/IP: Ensure that there are off. If using "Ad-Hoc" mode, it is "Infrastructure". If the LED is not On, the network connection is not possible. The Wireless Print Server...
... power connection. If using "Infrastructure" mode, verify that may be a problem in the network cable. The link LED for configuration. If it is not possible for initial configuration. If using the Wireless Interface to access: Temporarily disable WEP on the LAN, so configuration is not working. If using TCP/IP: Ensure that there are off. If using "Ad-Hoc" mode, it is "Infrastructure". If the LED is not On, the network connection is not possible. The Wireless Print Server...
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... DeMilitarized Zone. This service opens one IP address to each client. WPS870G DHCP DMZ DNS Domain Name Download Driver DSL DSSS User Guide A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server dynamically assigns IP addresses to client hosts on the browser to the destination website IP address. DHCP eliminates the need to manually assign static IP addresses by "leasing" an IP address and subnet mask to the Internet, usually for online gaming, and acts as motorola.com, that assigns private IP addresses to clients. A DNS server contains a table matching...
... DeMilitarized Zone. This service opens one IP address to each client. WPS870G DHCP DMZ DNS Domain Name Download Driver DSL DSSS User Guide A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server dynamically assigns IP addresses to client hosts on the browser to the destination website IP address. DHCP eliminates the need to manually assign static IP addresses by "leasing" an IP address and subnet mask to the Internet, usually for online gaming, and acts as motorola.com, that assigns private IP addresses to clients. A DNS server contains a table matching...
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... set of IP addresses for connecting peripherals to portable computers. WPS870G MTU Multicast N NAT Network NIC P Packet PCMCIA PING User Guide The Maximum Transmission Unit is the largest amount of data that can be transmitted in one or two PC Cards to provide features such as Ethernet connectivity. The unit of wiring. Laptop computers typically have traditionally been connected using some security because the IP addresses of LAN computers...
... set of IP addresses for connecting peripherals to portable computers. WPS870G MTU Multicast N NAT Network NIC P Packet PCMCIA PING User Guide The Maximum Transmission Unit is the largest amount of data that can be transmitted in one or two PC Cards to provide features such as Ethernet connectivity. The unit of wiring. Laptop computers typically have traditionally been connected using some security because the IP addresses of LAN computers...
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.... Private IP addresses are invisible to create VPNs developed jointly by many DSL Internet Service Providers for simple links over the network. User Guide WPS870G Port Triggering PPP PPPoE PPTP Print Server Private IP Address Protocol Public IP Address R RJ-11 RJ-45 reachable over serial lines. A mechanism that connects a printer to a network and allows users to transport other protocols. Point-to-Point Protocol is a new technology to devices on the Internet. A device that allows incoming...
.... Private IP addresses are invisible to create VPNs developed jointly by many DSL Internet Service Providers for simple links over the network. User Guide WPS870G Port Triggering PPP PPPoE PPTP Print Server Private IP Address Protocol Public IP Address R RJ-11 RJ-45 reachable over serial lines. A mechanism that connects a printer to a network and allows users to transport other protocols. Point-to-Point Protocol is a new technology to devices on the Internet. A device that allows incoming...