3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Travel Router

DATA SHEET

Key Benefits
Portable, Secure, High-Speed Internet Access
No larger than a deck of cards, the travel router provides secure wireless Internet access wherever a broadband connection is available Flexible operation modes offer security and connectivity options Router/Firewall mode Access Point mode Client mode
You can take it with you! With this lightweight, compact travel router, you can create a private wireless hotspot for yourself or up to 16 users. The travel routers 802.11g support handles 54 Mbps data transfer ratesfive times faster than the speed of 11b networksfor rapid throughput of even large multimedia files. Backward compatible with 11b users, the travel router also supports a range of clients. With its internal antenna, compact form, and convenient carry case, the travel router transports and sets up easily for instant secure wireless access to the Internet wherever a wireless broadband connection is available.
Versatile, Multi-Mode Operation
connect to the travel router over secure 802.11g 54 Mbps connections in AP or Router mode; a wired user connects through the travel router's 10/100 Ethernet port as a wireless client in Client mode.

Strong Security

Advanced Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption help secure the privacy of the private hotspot network. In Router mode, a stateful packet inspection firewall adds another layer of defense against Internet threats, while virtual private network (VPN) support securely connects remote sites and workers.
Simple Installation and Use
With a flick of a thumb switch, you can choose between four operation modes Configuration, Router, Access Point (AP) or Clientto fit different security and communication needs. Wireless users
A familiar Web browser interface and helpful Setup Wizard make installation and configuration easy.

Features

Description
FLEXIBLE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS
Wired or wireless user support OS-independent client support 802.11g standard support Wireless network connection Compact size, convenient travel case Web browser interface, Setup Wizard Four operation modes Shares secure high-speed Internet access among wireless users, or provides wireless access for one wired user. Accommodates many types of user operating systems, including Windows, Macintosh, Unix and Linux. 54 Mbps data rate is five times faster than 802.11b networks, and is backward compatible with 11b clients, preserving existing equipment investment. Avoids cabling effort and costs, and enables users to set up a wireless hotspot in any convenient location. No larger than a deck of cards, the travel router packs neatly into a briefcase or overnight bag. Make installation and configuration an easy task, even for novice users. Configuration mode is used for setup, Access Point and Router modes support up to 16 wireless clients, Client mode supports one Ethernet client or device. Advanced WPA encryption and basic WEP encryption help protect wireless communications. Supports secure tunnels with remote sites or users over the Internet. Provides a strong layer of defense against intrusions and attacks from over the Internet.
SIMPLE INSTALLATION & FLEXIBLE OPERATION

SECURE USE

WPA and WEP encryption VPN pass-through (Router, AP, Client modes) Stateful packet inspection firewall with hacker pattern detection and Denial of Service (DoS) support (Router mode)
3COM OFFICECONNECT WIRELESS 54MBPS 11G TRAVEL ROUTER DATA SHEET
Wireless Travel Router Applications
With its compact size and operation simplicity, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Travel Router is ideal for many applications: On the road, keep in contact with coworkers, clients, friends, and family
In the office, establish temporary wireless workgroups In the home and home office, share your high-speed DSL or cable connection with other computers

Router Mode

In Router mode, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Travel Router acts as a DHCP server, allocating IP addresses for wireless clients. It also acts as a wireless NAT router with stateful packet inspection firewall, sharing the IP address on the Ethernet (LAN/WAN)

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DHCP Server

Access Point Mode
In AP mode, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Travel Router connects wireless clients to each other through wireless 11g connections, and to the LAN through its Ethernet port. Choose AP mode when you want wireless clients to use a DHCP server on the LAN.

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Client Mode
In Client mode, the 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Travel Router connects a PC (or other device) that does not have a wireless interface to the WLAN. The PC connects to the Ethernet port on the travel router; the travel router connects to the WLAN through another travel router, access point, or gateway.
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Specifications

Minimum System Requirements Router Mode Features
Operating system that supports an Ethernet connection with an IP stack. Computers with an Ethernet 10BASE-T or 10/100 interface configured for LAN communication or wireless 802.11b/g PC Cards or USB adapters for WLAN communication. High-speed Internet access requires an active DSL or cable connection provided by an Internet service provider (ISP).

Interfaces

NAT DHCP Server/Client Stateful packet inspection firewall, DoS protection Dynamic DNS UPnP Virtual Servers/Special Application Support DMZ PPPoE, PPTP for DSL connection Dial-on-Demand and Auto-Disconnect

Dimensions

Ethernet: RJ-45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX The Ethernet port functions as an input or an output depending on the mode. WLAN: 802.11g//b Wi-Fi compliant

Wireless Data Rates

Length: 10.2 cm (4 in) Width: 7.0 cm (2.8 in) Height: 2.2 cm (1 in)

Standards Conformance

802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 & 6 Mbps 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 & 1 Mbps

Frequency Band

IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, HTTP, WEP, WPA

Power Supply:

802.11b/g: 2.4-2.4835 GHz

2.4-2.4835 GHz

5VDC, 2 Amp
Regulatory/Agency Approvals
Transmit Range 11g (54Mbps): 30m (96 ft) indoors, 60m (197 ft) outdoors 11b (11Mbps): 50m (164 ft) indoors, 150m (492 ft) outdoors

Antenna

Internal antenna: 1 dB max.

Transmit Power

18.79dBm. 76 mW

Receiver Sensitivity

1 Mbps: -94 dBm 2 Mbps: -92 dBm 5.5 Mbps: - 92 dBm 6 Mbps: -90 dBm 11 Mbps: -84 dBm 12 Mbps: -85 dBm 24 Mbps: -82 dBm 36 Mbps: -78 dBm 48 Mbps: -75 dBm 54 Mbps: -76 dBm

Channels

EMC: FCC Part 15 Subpart C: 15.247, 15.207 CE EN301 489-1/-17 (EN55022 and EN55024) EN -1/-2 C-Tick Canada ICES-003, RSS210 Safety: EN60950-1: 2001 UL60950 R&TTE Art6.4 Taiwan DGT

Configuration and Management
Embedded HTTP Web management, Setup Wizard

LED Indicators

Power, Ethernet Activity, WLAN Activity
Environmental Operating Ranges
Operating Temperature: 0 to 40C (32 to 104F) Storage Temperature: -20 to 70C (-4 to 158F)

Package Contents

Channel 1-11 (United States, Canada, Mexico, Columbia, Taiwan); Channels 1-13 (rest of world)

Operating Systems

Windows 95/98/2000/NT/Me/XP, Macintosh OS 9.X and higher, Unix

Security

WPA, 40/64/128-bit WEP shared-key encryption, Open/shared key wireless authentication, SSID broadcast enable/disable, VPN pass-through with PPTP, IPSec, L2TP support, MAC address
3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Travel Router Power supply Travel case RJ45 cable Quick Start guide Warranty sheet

Warranty Summary

Three (3) Year hardware warranty. Refer to www3com.com/warranty for details.

Ordering Information

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Travel Router Related products 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g Access Point 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Access Point 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 108Mbps 11g XJACK PC Card 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Compact USB Adapter 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g USB Adapter 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11a/b/g PC Card 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 11g PC Card

3COM SKU

3CRTRV10075 3CRWE754G72-B 3CWRE754G72-A 3CRWE554G72TU 3CRWE554G72T 3CRWPS10075 3CRWE454A72 3CRWE454G72 3CRXJK10075 3CRUSB10075 3CRWE254G72 3CRWE154A72 3CRWE154G72
*Wireless product not available in all countries please check with your local reseller or 3Com office for local availability
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3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Print Server User Guide

3CRWPS10075

http://www.3com.com/
Part No.: DUA1007-5AAA01 Rev. 01 Published July 2004
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CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Naming Convention 9 Conventions 10 Feedback about this User Guide

INTRODUCTION

Features 13 Safety Instructions 14 Package Contents 15 Physical Details 15 Print Server Connection LED Indicators 16 Diagnostic Push Button

LAN INSTALLATION

Before You Begin 17 Installation Procedure 17 Preparation 17 Power Up 18 Check the LEDs 19
WIRELESS PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION
Overview 21 Configuration Methods 21 Using the Windows Wizard 22 Procedure 22 Wireless Configuration 23

CLIENT PC CONFIGURATION

Overview 25 Printing Methods 25 Which printing method should I use? 25 Checking your Network Protocols (Windows 9x) Windows Peer-to-peer Printing 27 Windows 2000/XP Setup 27 Windows 9x/ME Setup 30 PTP Printer Port Setup 31 Windows SMB Printing 35 Windows with Server-based Print Queues 36 Macintosh (AppleTalk) 38 Software Requirements 38 AppleTalk Setup 38 Printing 38 Macintosh OS X 39 LPR printing Setup 39

WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT

Overview 41 Preparation 41 Connecting to the Print Server 42 Configuration Screens 42 Configure Server 42 AppleTalk 43 NetBEUI 44 TCP/IP 45 Wireless Configuration 46 Other Screens 49

SPECIAL FEATURES

Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 51 IPP Server Configuration 51 IPP Client Setup - Windows 98/ME 52 IPP Client Setup - Windows 2000/XP 54 Using IPP Printers 56

TROUBLESHOOTING

Overview 57 Hardware & Connection Problems 57 Problem No. Solution No. Problem No. Solution No. Problem No. Solution No. Problem No. Solution No. AppleTalk (Macintosh) Problems 59 Problem No. Solution No. Problem No. Solution No. Problem No. Solution No. Problem No. Solution No. Problem No. Solution No. Problem No. Solution No. Problem No. Solution No. Windows Printing Problems 61 Problem No. Solution No. Problem No. Solution No. Problem No. Solution No. Problem No. Solution No. Problem No. Solution No. 5 65
Problem No. 7 Solution No. 7 Unix Problems 67 Problem No. 1 Solution No. 1 Problem No. 2 Solution No. 2

SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications 69 Protocol Support 69 Feature Support 69 Regulatory Approvals 70 FCC Statement 70 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement EMC Standards 71 CE Standards 71 CE Marking Warning 71
WINDOWS SERVER CONFIGURATION
Windows NT4.0 Server 73 Adding TCP/IP Printing Support Adding a TCP/IP Remote Printer Windows 2000/2003 Server 73

UNIX SYSTEMS

Overview 77 Print Server IP Address Configuration 77 Other Print Server Configuration 77 LPD Configuration 77 LPD on IBM AIX 4.LPD on System V 78 LPD on Linux 80 LPD on BSD 81 Printing using LPD 83

NETWARE

Overview 85 Creating an NDPS Manager Object 85 Creating an NDPS Printer Agent 87
OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT

Installation Procedure

Preparation
Use the following steps to install the Print Server in to your network.
Before starting to install your Print Server, ensure that your printer is operating correctly via the normal direct USB connection.
Ensure the power is OFF. Do not connect the Print Server while power is On.
CHAPTER 2: LAN INSTALLATION
Find the Default Server Name for your Print Server. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. It consists of 8 letters and/or digits. Record this name; it may be needed during configuration.
1 Make sure the Print Server and printer are powered OFF. 2 Connect the printer to the Print Server's printer port, as shown in the following diagram.
3 Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the Print Server and your laptop or desktop computer.
Initial configuration cannot be performed via the Wireless interface; the Wired (LAN) interface should be used for initial configuration. To use the LAN interface, the Ethernet cable needs to be inserted BEFORE powering ON. After configuration, you can power off and disconnect the Ethernet cable if desired. To use BOTH the LAN and Wireless interfaces, the Wireless mode must be changed to "Ad-hoc". Power Up Plug in the power adapter cable and power up. Start-up will take only a few seconds. WARNING: Use only the Power Supply unit provided with the device. Power Supply units for different models are not interchangeable.

Check the LEDs

Once start-up is complete:
The Status LED should be On. The Error LED should be Off.
This chapter provides an overview of the configuration process.

Overview

The Print Server is designed to support many different platforms, and the configuration required would depend upon the environment in which it is installed.
The Print Server usually requires configuration, but if there's a DHCP server on your network, then the device is just plug-and-play. A Windows-based Setup Wizard is also provided on the CD-ROM to simplify this task. PCs wishing to use the printer attached to the Print Server always require configuration. See Chapter 4 for details. If you wish to use a queue-based printing system using Windows NT Server/Windows 2000/Windows XP, the Network Server must be configured as detailed in Appendix B. However, it is not necessary to use a Network Server-based queue; client PCs can print directly to the Print Server using the Peer-to-peer Printing installed by the Install 3Com Print Server Utilities option on the CD-ROM.

Configuration Methods

The following methods are available to perform the required Print Server configuration:
Windows-based Wizard - see Using the Windows Wizard for details. Web-based setup - see Chapter 5 for details.
CHAPTER 3: WIRELESS PRINT SERVER CONFIGURATION

Using the Windows Wizard

The Windows-based Wizard is supplied on the CD-ROM, and runs on Windows 95, 98, NT4.0, ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Using this Wizard is the recommended method to configure the Print Server. It can be used configure the Print Server for your Network environment, even if the Print Server does not have a valid IP address.
Procedure 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start automatically, run Autorun.exe in the root folder. 2 On the first screen, shown below, click Setup Wizard.
Figure 2 Print Server Screen
3 Click Next on the first screen of the Wizard, to view a list of Print Servers on your LAN. 4 Select your new Print Server, then click Next to continue. 5 Enter the required data on the following screen.
Name of the Print Server can be changed if you wish. Select or enter the Workgroup name for this Print Server.
6 Click Next to configure the TCP/IP Screen:
3Com recommends that you select Fixed IP Address. For Fixed IP Address, enter an unused address from the range used on your LAN, or click Suggest New Values. Use the same Network Mask and Gateway as PCs on your LAN.
7 On the Wireless Screens, the settings should be set to match your other Wireless Stations. For details about each setting, refer to the following section Wireless Configuration. 8 Click Finish to save the data to the Print Server. To install the Wizard on your PC, use the Install 3Com Print Server Utilities option. If the desired Print Server is not listed
Check all cables to the Print Server. Check that the Print Server's Error LED is Off. If it is On, restart the Print Server. Check that your PC and the Print Server are on the same LAN subnet. (If you do not have a Router or Gateway on your LAN, you only have 1 subnet.) Check that your PC has either the TCP/IP or NetBEUI network protocols installed. See Chapter 4 for details.

Wireless Configuration

Wireless Mode The Print Server is a Wireless station, NOT an access point. Like other Wireless stations, they have 2 modes:
Ad-Hoc - no Access Point is used, Wireless stations communicate directly with each other. Each Wireless station should be set to use the same Channel, although some Wireless stations will scan all channels to find compatible ad-hoc groups they can join Infrastructure (Default) - all Wireless stations connect to the Access Point. This allows connection to both other Wireless stations and the wired LAN.

Windows with Server-based Print Queues
With a Server-based Print Queue, the Print Server is installed on an existing Network Server (Windows, Unix, or NetWare), rather than on your PC. If your Network Administrator uses this system, each Windows client must be set up as follows: 1 Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard. 2 When prompted, select Network Printer. 3 When prompted for Network Path or Queue Name:
On Windows 98/ME, click the Browse button On Windows 2000/XP, leave the field blank and click Next.
Figure 16 Network Path - Windows 98/ME
Figure 17 Network Path - Windows XP
4 Browse the network, and locate the Server and Printer (or Print Queue) which your Network Administrator advised you to use. 5 Click OK, then Next. 6 Select the correct printer Manufacturer and Model, as advised by your Network Administrator, and click Next. 7 Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard. The new printer will be listed with any other installed printers, and may be selected when printing from any Windows application.

Macintosh (AppleTalk)

The Print Server supports AppleTalk (EtherTalk), PAP, ATP, NBP, ZIP and DDP protocols, enabling Macintosh computers on the network to view and use the Print Server as a regular AppleTalk printer. Normally, no configuration is required.
Software Requirements AppleTalk Setup

System 9.x OS or newer.

1 Click the apple icon and choose Control Panel - AppleTalk. 2 Ensure that Ethernet is selected under AppleTalk Connection. 3 Click Chooser. The Chooser panel will open. 4 Click on either the LaserWriter 8 icon (recommended) or the LaserWriter 7 icon. LaserWriter 8 makes use of the fonts installed in the printer itself, so the printing response time is quicker. LaserWriter 7 uses the fonts installed in the computer, which increases network traffic and takes more printing time. 5 Choose a PostScript printer from the list. 6 Click Create and it will search PPD automatically. 7 Select a printer description from the list. 8 Click Select. Configuration is now complete. Printing Printing with the Print Server installed in an AppleTalk network is identical to normal printing. Just select File - Print and choose the desired printer.

Macintosh OS X

If using LPR printing, you need to ensure the Print Server has a valid IP address before configuring your Mac as follows.
LPR printing Setup 1 Select the Printer List icon.

Figure 18 Printer List

2 Click the Add Printer button. 3 Choose LPR Printers Using IP.

Figure 19 LPR Screen

4 Enter the IP address of the Print Server in the LPR Printer's Address field, and enter the Queue Name (L1 for port 1, L2 for port 2 if the Print Server has 2 printer ports.). 5 Select the Printer Model from the drop-down list.
6 Click Add. Configuration is now complete.
This chapter explains how to use your Web Browser to configure the Print Server.
The Print Server incorporates the HTTP server. This allows you to connect to the Print Server and configure it using your Web Browser. Most browsers should work, provided they support tables and forms.
Because it supports dynamic IP Address allocation using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, the Print Server ships with an IP Address of 0.0.0.0. This is NOT a valid IP Address. Therefore, you must do ONE of the following:
Check your DHCP server (if you have one), and determine the IP Address allocated to the Print Server. Use the Diagnostic Button (if fitted) to print a report which includes the current IP address. Press the Diagnostic Button, and hold it for 2 seconds. Use the Setup Wizard or another Print Server utility to allocate a valid IP Address to the Print Server. Add an entry to the arp table to associate the hardware address of the Print Server with the desired IP address, as follows: arp -s IP_Address 00:c0:02:xx:xx:xx (Unix) arp -s IP_Address 00-c0-02-xx-xx-xx (Windows) Where: IP_Address is the IP Address you wish to assign to the Print Server. 00:c0:02:xx:xx:xx is the MAC address of the Print Server.
CHAPTER 5: WEB-BASED MANAGEMENT

Example (Unix):

arp -s 192.168.0.21 00:0B:AC:E6:5A:81

Example (Windows):

arp -s 192.168.0.21 000BACE65A81
The MAC address of the Print Server is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.
Connecting to the Print Server
1 Start your Web Browser. 2 In the Address box, enter http:// followed by the IP Address of the Print Server. for example, http://192.168.0.You will then be prompted for the password. If no password has been set, just press Enter. 4 Use the menu bar to move from one screen to another. Remember to save each screen before changing to a different screen.

Key Size

64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit) encryption 128-bit encryption (sometimes called 104 bit encryption) Use the radio buttons to select the default key. Enter the key value(s) you wish to use. Other stations must have the same key values. Keys can be entered in Hex or ASCII, according to your Key Size selection. Hex characters are the digits (0 ~ 9) and the letters A ~ F.

Hex or ASCII. Keys

Passphrase
Enter some printable characters in the Passphrase field and click Generate to automatically configure the WEP Key(s). For 64 bit keys, four keys fields will be generated. For 128 bit keys, only the selected WEP key will be generated.
Wireless Security - WPA-PSK If "WPA-PSK" is selected, the screen will look like the following example.

Figure 26 WPA-PSK Screen

Security System
WPA-PSK Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. WPA-PSK is the version of WPA, which does NOT require a Radius Server on your LAN.
Enter the Keyword key value. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the PSK. Other Wireless Stations must use the same PSK. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters in length. Select the desired option. Other Wireless Stations must use the same method.

Encryption

Other Screens
HTTP Upgrade This screen allows you to upgrade software for the selected Print Server. Before you use this option, you will need to obtain the.bin file for the upgrade. Server Status This screen shows server system data and the current settings for all of the other screens. It is read-only; no data can be input on this screen. Printer Status This screen displays the current status of each port. For each port, the following data is listed:
Connected Printer - the model name of the printer connected to the port, if the printer name is known. (If the printer is not bi-directional, this information is unavailable.) Status - the current status of the printer (On-line, Off-line, Out of paper) Printing Information - this will show either Idle or Printing.

Problem No. 6

The colors on my printed output do not match the colors on my computer screen. When the printer receives a color file, it tries to match the printed output color to the screen color. Sometimes the printer cannot match up the colors as closely as wanted. To alleviate this problem, perform the following steps:

Solution No. 6

Choose Calibrated Color/Grayscale in the Print pop-up menu in the Print Options dialog box. The printer will make adjustments to match the colors. Check your monitor to make sure all settings (for example, brightness) are adjusted correctly.
Problem No. 7 Solution No. 7
When I send a print job, I get a PostScript Command error or no print out. Check the communication protocols. The computer, Print Server and printer must all be configured to the same communication protocol.(either Binary or ASCII). To configure your system: 1 Choose which protocol you are going to use. You should check your printer; it may not give you a choice. 2 Set your printer to the correct protocol. 3 Use the computer's Print submenu to configure your computer to use the protocol you have chosen. 4 Configure the Print Server to use the same protocol as the printer and computer.
Windows Printing Problems
Problem No. 1 When I tried to install the Printing software for Peer-to-Peer printing, I received an error message and the installation was aborted. This may be caused by an existing installation of the printer port software. Before attempting another installation:

Solution No. 1

Remove the existing installation Restart your PC
To remove an existing printer port installation: 1 Open Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs 2 Look for an entry with a name like Shared Port, Shared Printer Port, Print Server Driver or Print Server Port. 3 Select this item, click Add/Remove, and confirm the deletion. Problem No. 2 On Windows 98, I installed the Print Port Driver for Peer-to-Peer Printing, but when I selected a port on a Print Server and clicked Add, the printer was not installed. Try installing the Printer using the standard Windows tools, as follows: 1 Start the Add Printer Wizard. 2 Select Network Printer when prompted How is the printer attached to your Computer?, and click Next. 3 When prompted for the Network Path or Queue, enter a dummy value such as shown below. Do NOT select Yes for Do you print for MS-DOS programs?

6 Click OK to close this Window. Configuration is now complete. Client PCs can now be configured as described in Chapter 4.
Your Print Server supports the LPD Unix printing method, which is supported by all common Unix systems. You must configure both the Print Server itself and your Unix system, as described in the following sections.
Print Server IP Address Configuration
Because it supports dynamic IP Address allocation using DHCP or BOOTP, the Print Server ships with an IP Address of 0.0.0.0. This is NOT a valid IP Address. Therefore, you must do ONE of the following:
Check your DHCP server (if you have one), and determine the IP Address allocated to the Print Server. Configure your BOOTP Server (if you have one), to provide an IP address to the Print Server, then restart the Print Server. Use a Windows platform and run the Setup Wizard to allocate a valid IP Address to the Print Server.
Other Print Server Configuration
The recommended method to configure the Print Server is to use the Web-based interface, as described in Chapter 5.
Ensure that the TCP/IP settings are correct for your network. The logical printers (for example, L1) must be configured correctly to match your system.

LPD Configuration

Configuration for the most common platforms is described below.

APPENDIX C: UNIX SYSTEMS

LPD on IBM AIX 4.15
Before proceeding, ensure that the Print Server has been assigned an IP Address. To setup your AIX system for LPD printing, perform the following steps. 1 Add the Print Server to /etc/hosts.lpd, using the name you assigned to the Print Server. 2 Start the LPD daemon if it is not running, using the following command:

start src -s qdaemon

3 Start the system administration tool smit and select Print Spooling. 4 Create the required number of queues (one for each logical printer) by selecting: a Add a Print Queue b Remote (Printer attached to Remote Host) c Standard Processing 5 Use the following information:
Field Name of queue to add Hostname for remote server Name of queue on remote server Entry Use a single-word queue name, which indicates which printer is attached. Print Server name as used in /etc/hosts.lpd. Logical printer number, for example, L1 to service this queue.
Type of print spooler on remote Use default value (AIX Version xxx). server
Ensure that the logical printers are configured in the Print Server. 6 Print using the following command:
lp -d printer_queue file_name

where:

printer_queue is one of the entries used in Name of queue to add. file_name is the file you wish to print.

LPD on System V

Before beginning LPD Setup, ensure that an IP Address has been assigned to the Print Server. Keep the following points in mind:

APPENDIX D: NETWARE

Figure 33 Create NDPS Manager Object
5 Type a name in the NDPS Manager Name (for example, SerMGR in Figure 33 above). 6 Browse the Resident Server and select where you want the NDPS Manager object to be assigned (for example, TECH_50.TeSupp in Figure 33 above). 7 Browse the Database Volume and select where you want the NDPS Manager database to be assigned (for example, TECH_50_SYS.TeSupp in Figure 33 above). 8 Click Create. The new NDPS Manager will appear in the main browser window.
To start the NDPS Manager in future, enter the following command at the console: LOAD NDPSM then select the NDPS Manager object. To start the NDPS Manager whenever you bring up the server, add a command like the following to your server's AUTOEXEC.NCF file: LOAD NDPSM SerMGR.TeSupp The last item is the name of the NDPS Manager object you wish to load.
9 After creating an NDPS Manager, you can create NDPS printers by using NetWare Administrator, as explained below.
Creating an NDPS Printer Agent
To create Public Access Printers using the NDPS Manager Object in NetWare Administrator, follow this procedure: 1 Start the NDPS Manager object you will be using to control the Printer Agent. 2 At the Identification page, click the Printer Agent List. 3 Click New to see the Create Printer Agent window, as shown below.
Figure 34 Create Printer Agent
4 Enter the desired name for the Printer Agent (PA) Name. 5 Normally, the NDPS Manager will be the NDPS Manger object you are using. 6 Select Novell Printer Gateway in the Gateway Type, see Figure 34 above. 7 Click OK and then select the available printer. 8 Select Remote (LPR on IP) in the Connection Type. 9 Click Next to see the following Configure Port Handler screen.
Figure 35 Configure Port Handler
10 In the Host address IP field, enter the IP Address previously assigned to the Print Server device. 11 In the Printer Name field, enter the Logical Port name on the Print Server (L1 for Port 1, L2 for port 2). 12 Click Finish, then select appropriate drivers for Windows 98 etc as required. 13 The new Printer Agent will now appear in the Printer Agent List window. Repeat this procedure for any other ports on the Print Server, or for any other logical printers you wish to use. Client PCs can now be configured as described in Chapter 4.

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Contact your authorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for additional product and support information.

Troubleshoot Online

You will find support tools posted on the 3Com web site at
3Com Knowledgebase helps you troubleshoot 3Com products. This query-based interactive tool is located at http://knowledgebase.3com.com and contains thousands of technical solutions written by 3Com support engineers. Connection Assistant helps you install, configure and troubleshoot 3Com desktop and server NICs, wireless cards and Bluetooth devices.
APPENDIX E: OBTAINING S UPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT
This diagnostic software is located at:
http://www.3com.com/prodforms/software/connection_assistan t/ca_thankyou.html
Access Software Downloads
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Contact Us

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Telephone Technical Support and Repair
To obtain telephone support as part of your warranty and other service benefits, you must first register your product at
http://eSupport.3com.com/
When you contact 3Com for assistance, please have the following information ready:
Product model name, part number, and serial number A list of system hardware and software, including revision level Diagnostic error messages Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable
To send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain a return authorization number (RMA). Products sent to 3Com, without
authorization numbers clearly marked on the outside of the package, will be returned to the sender unopened, at the senders expense. If your product is registered and under warranty, you can obtain an RMA number online at http://eSupport.3com.com/. First time users will need to apply for a user name and password. Telephone numbers are correct at the time of publication. Find a current directory of support telephone numbers posted on the 3Com web site at
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or 00137 or 1590 or 611 2000
Asia, Pacific Rim Telephone Technical Support and Repair
You can also obtain support in this region using the following e-mail: apr_technical_support@3com.com Or request a repair authorization number (RMA) by fax using this number: Europe, Middle East, and Africa Telephone Technical Support and Repair From anywhere in these regions, call: Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary Ireland Israel Italy +44 (0)+ 6348