ABLE OF ONTENTS ..............3 BOUT UIDE ..............4 NTRODUCTION Print Server Features ............... 4 External Features ..............5 Port Connectors ..............6 Wireless DIP Switch ............... 6 Reset Button ................7 DC Power Connector ............... 7 LED Indicators ............... 7 .........9 NPACKING AND NSTALLATION Unpacking and Inspecting the Print Server .......
BOUT UIDE This manual describes the 3 Parallel Port Multi-protocol Wireless Print Server, including a description of the print server’s features, as well as the print server installation procedures and troubleshooting self-test results. For information about software configuration of the Print Server to allow it to be used with your network, consult the PS Admin User’s Guide included with your Print Server.
NTRODUCTION The Print Server is a compact wireless print server which connects to your network through an access point under the infrastructure mode or can be used in ad-hoc mode for direct communication between PC/Notebook and print server anywhere you wish to locate wireless printer services.
connects to your file servers through the network, printers can be deployed to locations of maximum convenience to users. The Print Server is best used with TCP/IP Protocol although NetBeui and AppleTalk are also supported.. TCP/IP UNIX LPR/LPD (HP-UX, SunOS, Solaris, SCO, UnixWare, IBM AIX) Windows NT/2000, Windows 95/98/Me NetWare 5.x NDPS LPR Remote Printing (TCP/IP)
User’s Guide for information about configuring the print server’s ) The print server also supports web configuration permitting users to configure settings through the web browser. DP-313 default IP address as follows: Default IP address – 192.168.0.1 Subnet Mask – 255.255.255.0 Note:- The PC’s IP address must correspond with the print server’s IP...
Cfg ESS-ID (Configured ESS-ID) Connect to Access Point with ESS-ID Default ESS-ID is ‘default’ Any ESS-ID Connect to Access Point with any ESS-ID closest to the unit Reset Button Reset of the unit will be initiated when the reset button is pressed once and then LEDs on LPT1, LPT2 &...
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Power Steady green light confirms that the Print Server is powered Link/Act In infrastructure mode steady or flashing green light confirms the Print Server has a good connection to the Access Point. In ad-hoc mode steady or flashing green light confirms connection to other PC/Notebook.
It also describes the print server self diagnostics. Unpacking and Inspecting the Print Server Carefully remove all items from the package. In addition to this Hardware User’s Guide, be certain that you have: DP-313 Wireless Print Server Power Adapter User’s Manual Print Server Software Quick Installation Guide If any item is missing, or if you find any damage or mismatch, promptly contact your dealer for assistance.
Installing the Print Server WARNING: Configuration problems may result if the Print Server powered without first establishing its network connection. Follow this procedure to avoid complications at the configuration stage. 1. Confirm proper operation of each of the printers to be connected to the Print Server.
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The print server’s ad-hoc mode supports two modes (802.11 ad-hoc mode and proprietary ad-hoc mode). You can position the DIP switch on the print server to the mode you want to operate. Which option of the ad-hoc mode is required depends on the operation of your print server.
The print server supports two infrastructure operations (‘Cfg ESS-ID mode and ‘Any ESS-ID’ mode). ‘Cfg ESS-ID’ mode: The print server will connect to the access point that have the same ESS-ID with the print server’s configured ESS-ID. ‘Any ESS-ID’ mode: The print server will connect to any access point that print server finds first, however, the ESS-ID may not be the same with each other.
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Immediately after power-up, all of the LED’s should show steady green for several seconds. Then the LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3 LEDs should flash on simultaneously three times. Irregularity of any of the three LEDs during these LED tests may mean there is a problem with the LEDs themselves.
Testing Your Print Server The PS Admin software includes a Print Test function for confirmation of printer cable connections and functions. That operational test can be completed after you have installed the PS Admin software, and have configured your Print Server and its ports. See the Testing Your Print Server section of the PS Admin User’s Guide.
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INOUTS This appendix shows the pinouts of the Print Server parallel port connector. Parallel Ports The following table lists the pinouts of the print server’s 25-pin parallel port connector (identical to the connector used on most personal computers), as well as the 36-pin Centronics connector used on most printers.
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