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Linksys WPS11 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Instant Wireless ™ Series Wireless PrintServer Use this Guide to install: Model No.: WPS11 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Specification section of this User Guide. If the prod- uct proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PUR- CHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction The Instant Wireless ™ Wireless PrintServer Features Package Contents Getting to Know the Wireless PrintServer The Wireless PrintServer’s LEDs The Wireless PrintServer’s Ports Hardware Installation Overview Finding the Wireless PrintServer’s Default Name Finding the Wireless PrintServer’s Node Address Connecting the Wireless PrintServer to Your Network Windows Driver Setup Overview...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Instant Wireless™ Series Package Contents • One Instant Wireless™ Wireless PrintServer • One Antenna (Not Shown) • One Setup Utility CD • One Power Adapter • One User Guide on Setup Utility CD (Not Shown) • One Registration Card (Not Shown)

  • Page 5: Getting To Know The Wireless Printserver

    Briefly pressing the Reset Button will refresh the Wireless PrintServer’s connections, potentially clear- ing any jammed links. This port connects the power adapter. This port, located on the side of the Wireless PrintServer, is where you will connect the included...

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    Connecting the Wireless PrintServer to Your Network The Wireless PrintServer does not have an ON/OFF power switch. Whenever its power adapter is plugged into a power supply, the Wireless PrintServer is powered on. The Wireless PrintServer can be powered on before, during, or after your network.

  • Page 7: Windows Driver Setup

    Windows Driver Setup Overview This section installs the Wireless PrintServer’s software on your Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000 or XP computers to give them Wireless PrintServer printing abilities. The Wireless PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT 4.0, 2000 and XP environments. At this point, you must have: •...
  • Page 8 Then, click the Next button. 4. The following screen will assign a Program Folder from the Windows Taskbar. The default Program Folder is the “Linksys PrintServer Driver”. If you would like to use another name for the Program Folder, type it in the Program Folders field or select one from the Existing Folders field.
  • Page 9 7. The Print Port Setup screen will display the Wireless-Ready PrintServer and all of the printers which with it communicates. Here, you have the option of installing the printer by highlighting its description and clicking the Next button. You can also close this screen by clicking the Close button. 8.

  • Page 10: Bi-Admin: Printserver Management

    4. The Bi-Admin Management Utility will now be installed. Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 1. To start the Bi-Admin program, click on Start, Programs, Linksys, and then PrintServer Bi-Admin. If the Bi-Admin icon has been created, you can just double-click on it instead. You can drag the shortcut icon onto your...

  • Page 11: Using Bi-Admin

    2. When the Bi-Admin program appears, it will automatically scan the net- work for available Wireless PrintServer hardware. Any hardware found on the network will appear in the Default Name, Device Name, and Printer Port categories on the right hand side of window. Default Name is the SC number located on the back or bottom of the Wireless PrintServer unit, and cannot be changed.

  • Page 12: Setting The Printserver's Ip Address

    Refreshing the Device List: The Refresh Icon To force Bi-Admin to refresh its list of PrintServers on the network, click Refresh, and Bi-Admin will scan the net- work for available PrintServers to update the Default Names, Device Names, and Printer Port charts. Checking the Status of a Printer Port: Printer Status Icons The numbered Printer Port icons let you to check the name, status, and print-...

  • Page 13: Attaching Bi-Admin To A Remote Wireless Printserver

    Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote Wireless PrintServer The Bi-Admin program can locate Wireless PrintServers on networks other than your own, given your network is running TCP/IP across a WAN or other network-to-network link via a router. To attach Bi-Admin to a remote Wireless PrintServer located on a remote network, click on Init Device, then Attach.

  • Page 14: Configuring The Wireless Printserver Using The Web-Based Utility

    Configuring the Wireless PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility Accessing the Web-based Utility You can use the Wireless PrintServer’s built-in Web-based Utility to configure the Wireless PrintServer. In order to open the Utility, follow the instructions below. Open your web browser and type http:// followed by the Wireless PrintServer’s IP address in the browser’s Address box.

  • Page 15: The Tcp/Ip Page

    The TCP/IP Page Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TCP/IP values of the Wireless PrintServer. If you are using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select DHCP Client. If you need to assign the Wireless PrintServer a Fixed IP Address (also known as Static IP Address), select this option and enter the appropriate values under Device IP Address, Router IP Address, and Subnet Mask.

  • Page 16: The Status Page

    Save button to implement the changes. N N o o t t e e : : Linksys does not support its products in an Apple networking environ- ment. If you encounter trouble, consult your printer documentation for possi-...

  • Page 17: The Internet Printing Page

    Save button to implement the changes. N N o o t t e e : : Linksys does not provide any technical support for problems with IPP. Instant Wireless™ Series Wireless PrintServer...

  • Page 18: The Netbeui Page

    The NetBEUI Page Click the NetBEUI tab to view or change the NetBEUI connection settings of the Wireless PrintServer. Enter the name of the domain that you want the Wireless PrintServer asso- ciated with in the Domain Name box. If you are unsure of the Domain Name, you can find it out by looking on any computer already on the net- work.

  • Page 19: Internet Printing Protocol (Ipp)

    Management Stations No. Select the Management station (1..4), and click the Get Data button to update the display for the selected item. IP Address Enter the IP Address of the management station, which has the SNMP program installed. Community This is a text field. Enter the name of the community, normal- ly "public"...
  • Page 20 Installing using IPP CLIENT.EXE 1. Run this program to unzip the included files. 2. The IPP Setup program will then run. 3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. IPP Client Configuration for Windows 95/98/Millennium/NT 4.0 1. Run the Add IPP Port program entry created by the installation. A screen like the following will be displayed.
  • Page 21 3. Click the Port Settings button (Details or Port tab, depending on your ver- sion of Windows). The Configure IPP Port screen (shown below) will appear. There are two settings - Retry Interval and Retry Count - which can be adjusted if you have problems connecting to the IPP Server.

  • Page 22: Dhcp Support For The Wireless Printserver

    N N o o t t e e : : For help with the Internet Mail Printing Configuration features, see the guide in D:\Not_supp\Manual directory on the Wireless PrintServer’s Setup CD. Linksys does not provide technical support for this option.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    That does not mean that they can’t be used on a network, however. Linksys designed the Wireless PrintServers to function with both regular as well as bi-directional printers. Standard print servers cannot work with bi- directional printers, but the Wireless PrintServer features a custom design to support both parallel as well as bi-directional parallel interfaces.

  • Page 24: About The Wireless Printserver's Software

    TCP/IP protocol installed. TCP/IP installation files are included on your original Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, or 2000 CD-ROM. Please be aware that although Linksys provides instructions for the setup of the TCP/IP protocol, these instructions are provided for reference only. Linksys will not provide technical support for the configuration and troubleshooting of the TCP/IP protocol.
  • Page 25 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network. Using the Internet's set of protocol (TCP/IP), each machine that can connect to the Internet needs a unique IP address.
  • Page 26 IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IEEE describes itself as "the world's largest technical professional society -- promot- ing the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences for the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, and the well- being of our members."...
  • Page 27 Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program." The two major categories of software are "system software" and "application software." System software is made up of control programs such as the operating system and database management sys- tem (DBMS).

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Specifications Standards: IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX), IEEE 802.11b (Wireless), IEEE1284 Protocol: CSMA/CD Ports: One 10/100 RJ-45 Port One DB-25 Bidirectional Parallel Port Transfer Speed: LAN: 10Mbps or 100Mbps (Half Duplex) 20Mbps or 200Mbps (Full Duplex) Parallel Ports: Up to 1.5Mbps Wireless: Up to 11Mbps Memory:...

  • Page 29: Warranty Information

    CALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS. Wireless PrintServer Instant Wireless™ Series Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information Tech Support...
  • Page 30 © Copyright 2001 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.

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