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Cisco Linksys WPS54G User Manual

Cisco Linksys WPS54G User Manual

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  • Page 2 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G PrintServer Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer The Bottom Panel The Front Panel Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network Placement Options Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Starting the Setup Wizard Installing the PrintServer...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management Overview Bi-Admin Installation Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility The Bi-Admin Management Utility Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Overview Windows IPP Client Setup Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G PrintServer List of Figures Figure 2-1: PrintServer’s Bottom Panel Figure 2-2: PrintServer’s Front Panel Figure 3-1: Connect to the Ethernet Port Figure 3-2: Connect to the USB Port Figure 3-3: Connect to the Power Port Figure 3-4: Desktop Placement Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: Locate Your Printer Figure 4-3: Disconnect USB Printer from PC...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G PrintServer Figure 5-5: Setup Complete Figure 5-6: Wireless-G PrintServer Setup Figure 5-7: Wireless-G PrintServer Diagnostic - Check Printer Driver Installation Figure 5-8: Printer Driver Not Installed Figure 5-9: Wireless-G PrintServer Diagnostic - Check Network Status Figure 5-10: Wireless-G PrintServer Diagnostic - Congratulations Figure 5-11: PrintServer Diagnostic Icon Figure 5-12: PrintServer Info Figure 5-13: Right-click Icon...
  • Page 7 Wireless-G PrintServer Figure 7-10: Configuration - TCP/IP Figure 7-11: Configuration - AppleTalk Figure 7-12: Configuration - NetBEUI Figure 7-13: Configuration - Internet Printing Figure 7-14: Configuration - Port Figure 7-15: Configuration - Wireless Figure 7-16: Configuration - SNMP Figure 7-17: Upgrade Figure 7-18: Detected LAN Cards Figure 7-19: BIN File Information Figure 7-20: Add Cross Segment PrintServer...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer. The PrintServer lets you connect a USB printer directly to your network, eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print sharing chores. Using a PrintServer frees up your “print share PC”...

  • Page 9: What's In This Guide

    Wireless-G PrintServer What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the PrintServer. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the PrintServer’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer This chapter describes the physical features of the PrintServer.
  • Page 10 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 F: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. •...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Getting To Know The Printserver

    Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer The Bottom Panel The PrintServer’s ports and Reset button are located on the bottom panel. IMPORTANT: Resetting the PrintServer will delete all of your settings and replace them Figure 2-1: PrintServer’s Bottom Panel with the factory defaults.

  • Page 12: The Front Panel

    Wireless-G PrintServer The Front Panel The PrintServer’s LEDs are located on the front panel. Power Green/Orange. If the Power LED is continuously lit green, then the PrintServer is ready for use. The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is booting up, a system self-test is running, or the firmware is being upgraded.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: Connecting The Printserver

    Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Before starting the physical installation, note the PrintServer’s default name, which starts with “LK” (for example, LK71107). The default name is shown in the Server field on the PrintServer’s sticker, which is located on the PrintServer’s back panel.

  • Page 14: Placement Options

    Wireless-G PrintServer Placement Options There are different ways to place the PrintServer. The first way is to place the PrintServer horizontally on a surface, so it sits on four small rubber pads. You can also use the included velcro to mount the PrintServer on a wall or underneath a shelf.

  • Page 15: Chapter 4: Configuring The Printserver Using The Setup Wizard

    Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Starting the Setup Wizard To install the PrintServer, you will use the Setup CD-ROM to run the Setup Wizard. It is highly recommended that you use a computer on the wired network to set up the PrintServer. However, if you only have a wireless network, then you can use a computer on the wireless network to set up the PrintServer.

  • Page 16: Figure 4-3: Disconnect Usb Printer From Pc

    Wireless-G PrintServer 3. You will see a screen asking you to disconnect the printer from your computer. Click Next. Figure 4-3: Disconnect USB Printer from PC 4. You will see a screen showing the proper USB connection between the PrintServer and your printer. Click Next to continue.

  • Page 17: Figure 4-5: Connect Printserver To The Router

    Wireless-G PrintServer 5. The next screen will show the proper connection between the PrintServer and your router. Click Next. Figure 4-5: Connect PrintServer to the Router 6. The next screen will ask you to connect power to the PrintServer. Click Next. Figure 4-6: Connect Power to PrintServer Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installing the PrintServer...

  • Page 18: Figure 4-7: Connect Power To Printer

    Wireless-G PrintServer 7. The next screen will ask you to connect power to your printer. Click Next. Figure 4-7: Connect Power to Printer 8. After the Setup Wizard has found the PrintServer, the Wireless-G PrintServer Setup screen will appear. A list of all compatible printer servers will be displayed.

  • Page 19: Figure 4-9: Password

    Wireless-G PrintServer 9. Enter the PrintServer’s default password, admin. Click Enter to continue. (You will be able to change this password later.) Figure 4-9: Password 10. The Basic Settings screen will appear. If you want to change the PrintServer Name or Workgroup Name, enter the new names in the respective fields.

  • Page 20: Figure 4-11: Ip Settings

    Wireless-G PrintServer 11. The IP Settings screen will appear. If your network uses a router with a DHCP setting that automatically assigns IP addresses, select Automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP). If your network uses a static IP address, select Set IP configuration manually, and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway in the fields provided.

  • Page 21: Figure 4-13: Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G PrintServer 13. The Wireless Settings screen will appear. In the SSID field, enter your wireless network’s SSID or name. This is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network. The SSID is case-sensitive and should have 32 characters or fewer.

  • Page 22: Figure 4-15: Wireless Security Settings - Wep

    Wireless-G PrintServer Enter a Passphrase. If you use a Passphrase, a WEP key will be automatically generated after you click the Next button. The Passphrase is case-sensitive and should have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer. It must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You will have to enter the WEP key(s) manually on any non-Linksys wireless products.) If you want to enter the WEP key manually, then keep the default, Disabled.

  • Page 23: Figure 4-17: Remove Power From Printserver

    Wireless-G PrintServer 16. After the new settings are saved, the next screen will ask you to remove the power from the PrintServer. Click Next to continue. Figure 4-17: Remove Power from PrintServer 17. The next screen will ask you to disconnect the network cable from the PrintServer. Click Next to continue. Figure 4-18: Disconnect Network Cable Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installing the PrintServer...

  • Page 24: Figure 4-19: Reconnect Power To Printserver

    Wireless-G PrintServer 18. The next screen will ask you to reconnect the power to the PrintServer. Click Next to continue. Figure 4-19: Reconnect Power to PrintServer 19. The next screen will indicate that the PrintServer is now part of your wireless network. Click Next to continue. Figure 4-20: Wireless is Now Active Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installing the PrintServer...

  • Page 25: Figure 4-21: Installation Of Printserver Driver

    Wireless-G PrintServer 20. The next screen will indicate that the setup of the PrintServer is complete. Now you will need to install the driver. Click Next to install the driver. The installation will occur automatically. Then proceed to the Configuration of the PrintServer Driver section of “Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation”. If you have additional computers on your network, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the next computer and select Set up Computer on the Welcome screen.

  • Page 26: Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation

    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 use the PrintServer for print jobs. (The PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP.) At this point, you must have the following: HAVE YOU: already set up your printer? Linksys •...

  • Page 27: Driver Installation

    Wireless-G PrintServer Driver Installation 1. Make sure you have no programs or applications running on your computer. 2. If you haven’t already done so, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The Setup CD- ROM should run automatically. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setupWizard.exe (if “D”...

  • Page 28: Figure 5-4: Select Program Folder

    Wireless-G PrintServer 6. The Select Program Folder screen will appear. An icon will be added to the program folder listed. You may change the name for the program folder, if you wish. Click Next. You can also click Back to return to the previous screen or click Cancel to end the driver installation. Figure 5-4: Select Program Folder 7.

  • Page 29: Configuration Of The Printserver Driver

    Wireless-G PrintServer Configuration of the PrintServer Driver 1. The Wireless-G PrintServer Setup screen will automatically appear. Select the appropriate printer, and then click Next. NOTE: If the PrintServer is not listed, then click Refresh. If the PrintServer cannot be found, then select Disable Firewall when Searching PrintServer and click Refresh again.

  • Page 30: Figure 5-9: Wireless-G Printserver Diagnostic - Check Network Status

    Wireless-G PrintServer 3. The Wireless-G PrintServer Diagnostic - Check Network Status screen will appear. Make sure the status says “Connected” and then click Next. If the status does not say “Connected,” then double-check the cable connections and PrintServer settings. Figure 5-9: Wireless-G PrintServer Diagnostic - Check Network Status 4.

  • Page 31: Figure 5-11: Printserver Diagnostic Icon

    Wireless-G PrintServer 5. The Print Server diagnostic icon will appear in the system tray of your desktop. When you double-click the icon, you will see the PrintServer Info screen. Figure 5-11: PrintServer Diagnostic Icon If you want to run the wizard that configures the printer driver, click the Diagnostics button. To close the PrintServer Info screen, click the Close button.

  • Page 32: Chapter 6: Configuring The Printserver Using The Web-Based Utility

    Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility Overview After setting up the PrintServer with the Setup Wizard, the PrintServer will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its settings, use the PrintServer’s web-based utility. This chapter will describe each web page of the utility and each page’s key functions.

  • Page 33: The Setup Tab

    Wireless-G PrintServer The Setup Tab The first screen that appears is the Setup tab and allows you to change the PrintServer’s general settings. WPS54G Device Name Enter the PrintServer’s name in the field provided. The name is located on a sticker on the bottom of the PrintServer.

  • Page 34: The Protocol Tab - Tcp/Ip

    Wireless-G PrintServer The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TCP/IP values of the PrintServer. IP Address Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If your network router is using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select Obtain an IP Address Automatically.

  • Page 35: The Protocol Tab - Appletalk

    Wireless-G PrintServer The Protocol Tab - AppleTalk AppleTalk is a network communications protocol that allows computers to talk to each other using Ethernet. Typically only Macintoshes use AppleTalk, although other platforms can use it if they have the necessary, third- party software.

  • Page 36: The Protocol Tab - Netbeui

    Wireless-G PrintServer The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI NetBEUI connection settings of the PrintServer are available on this tab. Domain Name Enter the name of the domain that you want the PrintServer associated with in the Domain Name field. If you are unsure of the Domain Name, you can find it out by looking on any computer already on the network. In Windows 98, right-click Network Neighborhood and select Properties.

  • Page 37: The Protocol Tab - Snmp

    Wireless-G PrintServer The Protocol Tab - SNMP Use this screen to view or change the PrintServer’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) settings. The PrintServer supports SNMP, which allows network administrators to monitor and control the PrintServer through the use of network management platforms, such as HP OpenView. The appropriate MIB file must be imported into your SNMP management program using the Import-Compile command.

  • Page 38: The Wireless Tab - Basic

    Wireless-G PrintServer The Wireless Tab - Basic This screen allows you to change the PrintServer’s basic wireless settings. Configuration Regulatory Domain and MAC Address. The PrintServer’s Regulatory Domain and MAC Address are listed and cannot be changed. SSID. In the SSID field, enter the name of your wireless network. This is the unique name shared by all devices in Figure 6-6: Wireless Tab - Basic a wireless network.

  • Page 39: The Wireless Tab - Security

    Wireless-G PrintServer The Wireless Tab - Security Configure the security of your wireless network on this screen. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and two levels of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption are available. If you do not want to use wireless security, select None from the Security Mode drop-down menu.

  • Page 40: The Printer Tab - Internet Printing

    Wireless-G PrintServer The Printer Tab - Internet Printing Internet Printing allows you to automatically print any e-mails that are sent to a specific e-mail account on your network. This is especially useful for printing information when you are not connected to the network. You can print from any location where you can access e-mail.

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