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LPV4-U2-300S

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www.buffalotech.com
35020240-03
2013-11

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Print Server LPV4-U2-300S User Manual www.buffalotech.com 35020240-03 2013-11...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 - Configuration ..........5 Connecting with a Wired Connection ..........5 Connecting to a Wireless Connection ..........5 Select Wireless Access Point from Settings ...........5 Connect Using WPS PIN Method ..............7 Connect Using WPS Push-Button Method ............8 Accessing Settings ................9 Access Using IP Address ................10 Access from Network-USB Navigator ............11 Status ....................13...
  • Page 3 Firmware Update ..................22 Default Configuration Settings ............23 Chapter 2 - Network-USB Navigator ......24 Introduction ..................24 Install Network-USB Navigator ............24 For Windows Users ..................24 For Mac Users ....................28 Confirm Settings ...................31 Connect and Disconnect ..............33 How to Connect to Printer ................33 How to Disconnect Printer ................34 Send Disconnect Request ..............35 Main Window ..................37...
  • Page 4 Change Print Server’s IP Address ............43 Switch from Wired to Wireless Connection ........44 Switch from Wireless to Wired Connection ........44 Initializing the Print Server ...............45 Press WPS Button ..................45 Configure in Settings ..................45 Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting ...........46 Cannot Print..................46 Cannot Access Print Server from PC ..........47 Print Server Is Not Displayed on LPV4 Port Setup Wizard ....48 Print Server Is Not Displayed on Network-USB Navigator ....50...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Configuration

    Chapter 1 - Configuration Connecting with a Wired Connection The print server can be set up using a wired connection. Refer to the procedures below. The print server cannot use both a wired and a wireless connection at the same time. Connect the print server to an access point using an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 6 Select a wireless access point; enter the encryption key and click Apply. After saving, the print server reboots automatically. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the print server. Disconnect the AC adapter from the print server; wait about 10 seconds and reconnect it. Check the LEDs on the side of the print server.

  • Page 7: Connect Using Wps Pin Method

    Connect Using WPS PIN Method You can use WPS to connect the print server wirelessly by registering the print server’s WPS PIN with your wireless access point. The print server’s WPS PIN can be obtained from Settings. To open Settings, refer to the “Accessing Settings” section below.

  • Page 8: Connect Using Wps Push-Button Method

    Wait for about 30 seconds, then press and hold the WPS button for about 5 seconds. Press the access point’s WPS or AOSS button. Note: If you are using Buffalo router, press and hold the AOSS button for at least two seconds to start WPS. This may be different for other access point devices.

  • Page 9: Accessing Settings

    Wait about 30 seconds, then check the LEDs on the side of the print server. Note: If the wireless LED is blinking, the connection could not be established. Try again from step 3. Accessing Settings Configuration of the print server is done from Settings, the web-based configuration GUI. Note: Supported browsers include Internet Explorer 8 and later, Firefox 20 and later, and Safari 5 and later.

  • Page 10: Access Using Ip Address

    Access Using IP Address If you know the IP address of the print server on your network, just type it in to the URL field of your browser and press the enter key to open Settings. If you don’t know the print server’s IP address, refer to “Access from Network USB Navigator”...

  • Page 11: Access From Network-Usb Navigator

    Open Network-USB Navigator. • For Windows 8, select Network-USB Navigator from the “Start” screen. • For Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, navigate to Start - All Programs - BUFFALO - Network-USB - Network- USB Navigator. • For Mac OS, click the Network-USB Navigator icon in the dock.
  • Page 12 Click Device Server Properties. Settings will open. When the security window appears, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password, then click OK.

  • Page 13: Status

    Status Device Status View information for the device connected to the print server. Status - Device Printer Name Displays the name of the printer connected to the print server. Queue Name Displays the queue name for LPR printing.

  • Page 14: System Status

    System Status View system information for the print server. Status - System IP Address Displays the assigned IP address. Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask. Default Gateway Displays the default gateway address. DHCP Server Displays the obtained DHCP server’s IP address. WINS Server Displays the WINS server’s IP address.

  • Page 15: Network

    Network General Settings Configure the hostname and the connection method here. Network - General Enter a name for the print server. This will be displayed in Network-USB Navigator and other software. This name should be unique within your network. Hostname The hostname may contain up to 15 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-).

  • Page 16: Tcp/Ip

    TCP/IP Configure print server’s network settings here. Network - TCP/IP Note: Only assign the print server a valid IP address, otherwise Settings cannot be accessed. If you cannot open Settings, initialize the print server, which restores all settings to their factory default values. If you’re using DHCP on your network, enable it here.

  • Page 17: Wireless Lan Settings (Easy Setup)

    Wireless LAN Settings (Easy Setup) Configure wireless connection settings here. Network - Wireless LAN - Easy Setup Detected wireless devices are listed. Click Refresh List to search again. Wireless Network List Up to 32 devices are displayed in order of strength of the signal. Encryption Key Enter the encryption key of the selected wireless device.

  • Page 18: Wireless Lan Settings (Advanced Settings)

    Wireless LAN Settings (Advanced Settings) Configure advanced wireless settings here. Network - Wireless LAN - Advanced Settings Enter the SSID of the access point that you want to connect to. SSID SSIDs may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_).

  • Page 19: Wireless Lan Settings (Wps Settings)

    WEP Key 1 WEP Key 2 Up to 4 WEP keys can be configured. Alphanumeric or hexadecimal WEP keys of either 64-bit or 128-bit lengths are supported. WEP Key 3 WEP Key 4 WPA/WPA2 Settings Select the encryption method for WPA authentication (TKIP or AES). This setting should match that of the access point.

  • Page 20: Security

    Security Password Options Configure print server’s password here. Security - Password The administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and underscores (_). New Password This password is used for logging into Settings. Confirm Enter the password again for confirmation.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Maintenance Restart Restart the print server. Maintenance - Restart Click Yes to restart the print server. All current connections to the print server Restart will be disconnected. Initialize Initialize the print server. Maintenance - Initialize Initialize Click Yes to restore all settings to their factory default values.

  • Page 22: Firmware Update

    Firmware Update Update the print server’s firmware. Maintenance - Firmware Update Note: Do not turn the power off until update is finished! When the power LED stops blinking and glows steadily, it is safe to turn off the power. Firmware File Click Browse and choose the firmware file.

  • Page 23: Default Configuration Settings

    Default Configuration Settings Feature Parameter Default Setting Username admin Password password LPV4-U2-XXXXXX General Settings Hostname (Where “XXXXXX” is the last 6 digits of the print server’s MAC address) Connection Method Auto DHCP Enabled IP Address 0.0.0.0 TCP/IP Settings Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 Default Gateway 0.0.0.0...

  • Page 24: Chapter 2 - Network-Usb Navigator

    Note: While a printer is accessed through Network-USB Navigator, it cannot be used by anyone else. Disconnect the printer after using the application. Install Network-USB Navigator For Windows Users Follow the procedure below to install the application. From a browser, go to “d.buffalo.jp/lpv4-u2-300s/” and download the LPV4-U2-300S utility. Run the utility.
  • Page 25 Click Network-USB Navigator. If “User Account Control” is displayed, click Yes or Continue. Read the user license agreement and click Yes to agree.
  • Page 26 Click Next. Click Start. If “Would you like to install this device software?” is displayed, check Always trust software from “BUFFALO INC.”. and click Install.
  • Page 27 Click Yes. Select Manual Connection and click Next. Click Finish. You have installed Network-USB Navigator. Next, go to “Confirm Settings”.

  • Page 28: For Mac Users

    Follow the procedure below to install the application. Note: The examples in this chapter show OS X 10.8. Your operating system might be slightly different. Access “d.buffalo.jp/lpv4-u2-300s/” and download the LPV4-U2-300S utility. Run the utility and click Network-USB Navigator. Click Continue.
  • Page 29 Click Agree to accept the software license agreement. Click Install. Enter your name and password, then click Install Software. Click Continue Installation.
  • Page 30 Click Restart. After rebooting, select Manual Connection and click OK. You have installed Network-USB Navigator. Next, go to “Confirm Settings”.

  • Page 31: Confirm Settings

    Open Network-USB Navigator. • For Windows 8, select Network-USB Navigator from the Start screen. • For Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, navigate to Start - All Programs - BUFFALO - Network-USB - Network- USB Navigator. • For Mac OS, click the Network-USB Navigator icon in the dock.
  • Page 32 Click the Connect tab, confirm that Enable Auto connect is not checked, and click Apply. Note: If Enable Auto connect is checked, uncheck it. Click OK and close the application. You have finished confirming settings.

  • Page 33: Connect And Disconnect

    Open Network-USB Navigator. • For Windows 8, select Network-USB Navigator from the Start screen. • For Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, navigate to Start - All Programs - BUFFALO - Network-USB - Network- USB Navigator. • For Mac OS, click the Network-USB Navigator icon in the dock.

  • Page 34: How To Disconnect Printer

    Open Network-USB Navigator. • For Windows 8, select Network-USB Navigator from the Start screen. • For Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, navigate to Start - All Programs - BUFFALO - Network-USB - Network- USB Navigator. • For Mac OS, click the Network-USB Navigator icon in the dock.

  • Page 35: Send Disconnect Request

    Open Network-USB Navigator. • For Windows 8, select Network-USB Navigator from the Start screen. • For Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, navigate to Start - All Programs - BUFFALO - Network-USB - Network- USB Navigator. • For Mac OS, click the Network-USB Navigator icon in the dock.
  • Page 36 The disconnect request is sent to the user who is using the printer. The window below appears on the desktop of the user who received the request. When the user clicks Yes, the printer will then be available for your use.

  • Page 37: Main Window

    Main Window Buttons Refreshes the screen. Changes the view of the list. Opens options. Opens help menu. Displays the properties of the selected device. Sends disconnect request to the user who is using the selected device. Connects to the selected device. Disconnects the selected device.

  • Page 38: Status

    Open Network-USB Navigator. • For Windows 8, select Network-USB Navigator from the Start screen. • For Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, navigate to Start - All Programs - BUFFALO - Network-USB - Network- USB Navigator. • For Mac OS, click the Network-USB Navigator icon in the dock.

  • Page 39: Description

    Description General Launch Network-USB Navigator Check to launch Network-USB Navigator at Windows startup. at Windows startup Don’t show Network-USB Navigator main window on Check to launch Network-USB Navigator minimized. program launch Show a balloon notification when Check to show a help balloon when Network-USB experiences a power surge an error occurs or a USB device is not correctly disconnected.
  • Page 40 Search for Device Servers You do not need to enable for normal use. Enable broadcast addresses If your PC is connected to multiple networks, enter the broadcast address of the network which the print server is connected to. Display Set the display order and which items to show and hide in the USB device list. List Display Checked items will be shown.

  • Page 41: Notes

    Notes • Do not connect a USB hub to the print server. It may not work correctly. • Devices are not automatically reconnected when resuming from standby or hibernation. Use Network-USB Navigator to reconnect them. • Operation or configuration via Telnet is not supported. •...

  • Page 42: Chapter 3 - Settings

    Chapter 3 - Settings You can configure various settings of the print server. Print Data from Your Mobile You can use the ePrint app, available for iOS and Android, to print pictures or contact files directly from your mobile device. Refer to the following links for more information on ePrint. Overview and procedure: http://www.e-workshop-dev.com/PC_EN/eprint_e.html Support for ePrint:...

  • Page 43: Use Scanning Function

    Use Scanning Function Follow the procedure below to use the printer’s scanning function. The printer’s driver may be required. For more information, refer to your printer’s manual. Open Network-USB Navigator and connect to your printer. Use the printer’s scanning function. You may disconnect the printer afterwards. Change Print Server’s IP Address Follow the procedure below to change the print server’s IP address.

  • Page 44: Switch From Wired To Wireless Connection

    Refer to the example below (if network is on 192.168.11.0). DHCP - Disabled IP address - 192.168.11.222 Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0 Default gateway - 192.168.11.1 WINS server - 0.0.0.0 Note: Only assign the print server a valid IP address, otherwise Settings cannot be accessed. If you cannot open Settings, initialize the print server, which restores all settings to factory default.

  • Page 45: Initializing The Print Server

    Initializing the Print Server You can initialize the print server by holding down the WPS button, or from within Settings. Press WPS Button Disconnect the AC adapter from the print server. Reconnect the AC adapter to the print server while holding down the WPS button. Hold down the WPS button until the power LED blinks green.

  • Page 46: Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Cannot Print Case 1: Printer is not ready. Confirm that the printer’s power is on, and there is enough ink and paper. Case 2: Print server is not connected correctly. Check the LEDs on the side of the print server. If it is connected correctly, the LEDs will be lit as shown below. For wired connection: For wireless connection: Note: If the LAN LED is not lit while an Ethernet cable is connected, check the router and its connection.

  • Page 47: Cannot Access Print Server From Pc

    Case 3: Connected to the printer using Network-USB Navigator. If the printer is connected to Network-USB Navigator, you cannot print. Disconnect the printer from Network-USB Navigator. Also, confirm that automatic connection is disabled. Case 4: Hostname has been changed. If you changed the print server’s hostname, you have to reconfigure the printer port. Refer to the “How to Reconfigure Printer Port”...

  • Page 48: Print Server Is Not Displayed On Lpv4 Port Setup Wizard

    Case 2: The IP address is invalid. If print server was assigned an invalid IP address, Settings cannot be accessed. If you cannot open Settings, initialize the print server, which restores all settings to their factory default values. Print Server Is Not Displayed on LPV4 Port Setup Wizard Case 1: The IP address is invalid.
  • Page 49 Case 3: Using a PC with multiple network interfaces. Open LPV4 Port Setup Wizard and navigate to Search for Print Server... - Configure..Add the broadcast addresses of the network that the print server is connected to.

  • Page 50: Print Server Is Not Displayed On Network-Usb Navigator

    Print Server Is Not Displayed on Network-USB Navigator Case 1: The IP address is invalid. If print server was assigned an invalid IP address, Settings cannot be accessed. If you cannot open Settings, initialize the print server, which restores all settings to factory default. Case 2: Print server is not connected correctly.

  • Page 51: Cannot Find Access Point From Settings

    Case 3: Using a PC with multiple network interfaces. Open Network-USB Navigator and options menu. Click Search for Device Servers tab and check Enable broadcast addresses, then add broadcast addresses of the network that the print server is connected to. Cannot Find Access Point from Settings Case 1: The access point is turned off.

  • Page 52: Cannot Connect Wirelessly Using Wps

    Cannot Connect Wirelessly Using WPS Case 1: The access point is using WEP encryption. If the encryption method is set to WEP, you cannot use WPS to connect to the access point. Navigate to Network - Wireless LAN - Advanced Settings and configure manually. Case 2: The access point has SSID broadcasting disabled.

  • Page 53: Forgot Ip Address

    Open Network-USB Navigator. • For Windows 8, select Network-USB Navigator from the Start screen. • For Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, navigate to Start - All Programs - BUFFALO - Network-USB - Network- USB Navigator. • For Mac OS, click the Network-USB Navigator icon in the dock.
  • Page 54 The print server’s IP address is displayed in “IP Address”.

  • Page 55: How To Reconfigure The Printer Port

    Open the LPV4 Port Setup Wizard. For Windows 8, Select LPV4 Port Setup Wizard in “Start” screen. For Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, Navigate to Start - All Programs - BUFFALO - LPV4 Print - LPV4 Port Setup Wizard.
  • Page 56 Click Search for Print Server..Select the print server and click OK. Note: If multiple print servers are displayed, confirm the MAC address or device name. Click Next.
  • Page 57 Click Next. Note: If “The printer port xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx already exists. ” is displayed, cancel the configuration and refer to the “Cannot Configure Printer Port with LPV4 Port Setup Wizard” section. Click Register. Select the printer connected to the print server, then click Next.

  • Page 58: For Mac Users

    Click Register. Now the printer is ready to be used. For Mac Users Navigate to System Preferences in Apple menu. Click Print & Fax. Click + and select Add Printer or Scanner..Note: If the screen from step 4 appears when you click + , follow step 4.
  • Page 59 Select the print server (its suffix is “-prm1”), then select Select Printer Software... from “Use”. Note: If your print server is not listed, confirm that it is connected correctly and try again. If you find multiple print servers, check your print server’s MAC address. Select your printer and click OK.
  • Page 60 Click Add. Confirm that your printer is displayed. Now the printer is ready to be used.

  • Page 61: Cannot Configure Printer Port With Lpv4 Port Setup Wizard

    Cannot Configure Printer Port with LPV4 Port Setup Wizard If the same port name is already registered, “The printer port xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx already exists. ” may be displayed when registering the printer port. In this case, follow the procedure below to delete unnecessary printer ports. Navigate to Control Panel - Devices and Printers, then open properties of your printer.

  • Page 62: Appendix A - Supplemental Information

    Appendix A - Supplemental Information Technical Specifications Wireless LAN Interface Standard Compliance IEEE 802.11n / IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b Transmission Method Direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO Frequency Range Available frequencies depend on the country of purchase. IEEE 802.11n: up to 300 Mbps Transmission Rate IEEE 802.11g: up to 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11b: up to 11 Mbps...

  • Page 63: Fcc And Ic Notice

    FCC and IC Notice FCC Part 15.19 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Part.15.105(b) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 64 FCC RF Exposure Warning This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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