Instant Wireless Series

Wireless PrintServer
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Model No.: WPS11 ver. 3

User Guide
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant Wireless is a trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors. LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every Instant Wireless PrintServer is free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specification section of this User Guide. If the product 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 PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. When returning a product, mark the Return Authorization number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase. All customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and handling charges. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYSS LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623 FCC STATEMENT The Wireless PrintServer has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receivers Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction The Instant Wireless PrintServer Features Package Contents Chapter 7: Advanced Properties The AppleTalk Page The Internet Printing Page The Logical Printers Page The NetBEUI Page The SNMP Page Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Windows IPP Client Setup Chapter 9: DHCP Support for the Wireless PrintServer Appendix A: Troubleshooting Hardware Issues General Printing Issues Appendix B: About Bi-Directional Printing Appendix C: About the Wireless PrintServer Software Appendix D: Glossary Appendix E: Specifications Appendix F: Environmental Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Contact Information 34
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless PrintServer 3 The Wireless PrintServers LEDs 3 The Wireless PrintServers Ports 4 Chapter 3: Hardware Installation Overview Finding the Wireless PrintServers Default Name Connecting the Wireless PrintServer to Your Network Chapter 4: Windows Driver Setup Overview The Autorun Bi-Admin Management Utility Installation Chapter 5: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management Overview Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility Using Bi-Admin Setting the Wireless PrintServers IP Address Changing the Device Name Enabling and Disabling Protocols Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote Linksys PrintServer Resetting the Wireless PrintServer Restoring Factory Default Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility Accessing the Web-based Utility The Server Page The Printer Page The TCP/IP Page The Wireless Page The Status Page 22

Chapter 1: Introduction

Connecting a Printer to the Wireless PrintServer 1. Connect your printer to the Wireless PrintServers Printer (LPT) port with your printer cable. Some printers, especially bi-directional models, may require special shielded cabling. Consult your printers user guide for cabling specifications. 2. Turn on your printer. Figure 3-2
3. Attach the antenna to the Wireless PrintServer antenna port. Orient the antenna so that it is pointing straight up (at a 90-degree angle). Connecting the Power 1. Plug the AC power adapter cord into the Wireless PrintServers Power port. 2. Plug the AC power adapter into the electrical outlet. Important: Only use the power adapter packaged with the PrintServer. Using a different power adapter could damage the PrintServer. Figure 3-3 3. The LAN and WLAN LEDs will light up indicating that the Wireless PrintServer is on. The Wireless PrintServers hardware installation is now complete, and you are now ready to install the Wireless PrintServers software. Using the PrintServers Wireless Capabilities 1. After configuring the Wireless PrintServer, unplug the UTP Category 5 (or better) Ethernet cable from the Wireless PrintServers LAN Port. 2. Unplug the UTP Category 5 (or better) Ethernet cable from the networked hub or switch.
Chapter 4: Windows Driver Setup
Overview This section installs the Wireless PrintServers 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.
The Autorun Bi-Admin Management Utility Installation 1. Insert the Setup Utility CD. A built-in autorun will begin the installation of the PrintServers Bi-Admin Management Utility, and display Figure 4-1. Click the product you wish to install, followed by the Install tab to continue.
At this point, you must have: the Wireless PrintServer hardware installed on your network. If not, see Chapter 3: Hardware Installation. TCP/IP installed on each of your computers. an IP address assigned to each of the computers on your network. If not, see Chapter 9: DHCP Support for the Wireless PrintServer. an IP address assigned to the PrintServer. By default the PrintServer has DHCP enabled. If you need to assign an IP address, go to Chapter 5: BiAdmin: PrintServer Management.
Figure 4-1 2. The installation routine will begin to run and display Figure 4-2. Close any other programs you might have running during this installation procedure, and click the Next button to continue or Cancel to forgo installation.
This setup should be completed on the network administrators computer before all other users computers on the network. The Wireless PrintServers IP address will be assigned in this first installation on the network administrators computer only; this takes three extra steps. It is assumed that your CD-ROM drives letter name is designated as D. If your CD drive is named another letter, replace all instances of D with the appropriate letter. If you need to install the Wireless PrintServers driver on computers without a CD-ROM drive, you can create a setup disk by using a computer with a CDROM drive to copy the contents of D:\Driver\Win9xNT onto a floppy disk.

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3. The next screen that appears, shown in Figure 4-3, will request you to choose a destination folder. You can either use the default folder by clicking the Next button or choose an alternate folder by clicking the Browse button and selecting a folder from the window that pops up. Click the Back button to take a step backward in the installation, or Cancel to forgo installation.
Installing the Wireless PrintServers Drivers 1. To begin driver installation, click the Start button, select Run, and type D:\Driver\Win9xnt\setup.exe (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) in the Open field that appears. Click the OK button.
Figure 4-5 2. The Welcome screen appears. Read the text that appears and click the Next button.
Figure 4-3 4. The Bi-Admin Management Utility will now be installed. When it is complete, you will see Figure 4-4. Click the OK button and continue to the next section, Installing the Wireless PrintServers Drivers.
Figure 4-4 For more information about Bi-Admin Management, go to Chapter 5: BiAdmin: PrintServer Management. Figure 4-6 Note: After you have run the Autorun program and installed the BiAdmin Management Utility, the Autorun will still run every time you insert the CD. Do NOT install the Bi-Admin Management Utility again. Click the EXIT tab to prevent duplicate installation.
3. Click Next to accept the default Destination Directory (recommended), shown in Figure 4-7. If you choose to use another directory, click the Browse button and choose the appropriate directory. Then, click the Next button.
5. Driver installation is now completed but the Print Driver still needs to be configured. Check the box beside Configure Print Driver Now and click the Finish button to continue.
Figure 4-7 4. The following screen, shown in Figure 4-8, 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. Click the Next button to continue. Figure 4-9 6. Double-click the Print Driver Setup shortcut icon. 7. Before setting up and configuring the Printer Port, follow the directions on the screen below and click the OK button to continue.

Figure 4-10 Figure 4-8

8. The Printer Port Setup screen will display the Wireless PrintServer and all of the printers with which 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.
10. This will display the Configure Printer Port screen. Any installed printers will be displayed in the Existing Printers field. You can install a printer by clicking the Add New Printer button.

Figure 4-15

Using Bi-Admin Obtaining Device Information: The Device Information Icon To access information about the Wireless PrintServer, either click on it in the Device List window (on the right side of the Bi-Admin window) or highlight the Wireless PrintServer and click on the Device Information icon, shown in Figure 5-2. You can also highlight the Wireless Figure 5-2 PrintServer and then click on Status to select Backup/Restore Device Information. The Bi-Admin program displays the Wireless PrintServers information in a read-only window, and gives you the following information:
Hardware ID: 0480568C2C Firmware Version: 6025 Protocol ID: 807E Default Name: SC710113 Server Name: SC710113 AppleTalk Info: Printer Type: SC710113:LaserWriter TCP/IP Info: IP Address: 11.0.0.23 Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0 Gateway Address: 11.0.0.253 Email Server IP Address: 0.0.0.0 Printing Account Name: N/A Redirect Account Name: N/A SMB Info: Domain Name: WIRELESS Info: Station Name:00-C0-02-71-01-13 SSID:linksys BSSID:00:C0:02:70:60:01 Channel No:6 Network Type:Infrastructure Primary Firmware:PF010100.HEX Secondary Firmware:SF010402.HEX
Figure 5-1 3. When any change or operation is executed, you will be prompted for a password if you have set up a password. Enter the password, making sure to use the same case (e.g., upper or lower) that you used when creating the password. Device Name is a nickname that you can give the Wireless PrintServer to make it more user-friendly for users on the network. It can be changed with BiAdmin by clicking on Configuration, then System. Printer Port displays the model of the Wireless PrintServer that you are using. Note: Sometimes the Wireless PrintServers Err or ACT LED may light up or flicker as it accepts your configuration changes; this is normal. Bi-Admin Help Files The Help files for the Bi-Admin program can be accessed by clicking on Help in the Menu bar. These help files offer extensive advice and details about all of the Wireless PrintServers functions and capabilities.
You can save this information to a text file by clicking Save to file in the Backup/Restore Device Information window and giving Bi-Admin the location to which the file should be saved.
Checking the Status of a Printer Port: Printer Status Icon The numbered Printer Port icons let you check the name, status, and printing details of each printer attached to the Wireless PrintServer. A password may be required to access this information. You may be able to configure some printers settings within the Printer Status window.
Logical Port Configuration: Logical Port Configuration Icon To set or change the Wireless PrintServers logical port settings, highlight the Wireless PrintServer to be changed and click on the Logical Port icon (shown in Figure 5-7). The Logical Port Configuration window will appear. Make any changes to the settings, and click on Save to Device when you are finished.

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Figure 5-7
The Wireless PrintServer only shows as many parallel port icons as it has ports. For example, with this model, only two parallel port icons will show. Because Wireless PrintServers do not support serial printing, the serial port icon will always remain gray and inaccessible. TCP/IP Configuration: TCP/IP Configuration Icon To set or change the Wireless PrintServers TCP/IP settings, highlight the Wireless PrintServer to be changed and click on the TCP/IP Configuration icon (shown in Figure 5-5). The TCP/IP Configuration window will appear. Make any changes to the settings, and click on Save to Device when you are finished. Configuring Wireless: The Wireless Icon To configure the wireless settings, just click on the Wireless icon. The Wireless Configuration screen will appear. Settings include SSID, Channel Number, Network Type, and WEP encryption options. Make any changes to the settings, and click on Save to Device when you are finished.
Upgrading the Firmware: The Firmware Upgrade Icon To make sure that the Wireless PrintServer is running its most current version of firmware, upgrade the devices ROM chip regularly. To do so, you must be able to access the Wireless PrintServer device from your computer. Click on the Upgrade Firmware icon and follow the instructions on the screen. For the latest firmware, go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

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Figure 5-5
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 network for available PrintServers to update the Default Names, Device Names, and Printer Port charts. Figure 5-3

Figure 5-6

Exiting Bi-Admin: The Application Exit Icon To exit the Bi-Admin program, just click on the Exit icon.
Setting the Wireless PrintServers IP Address The Wireless PrintServers IP address can be easily changed at any time. Click once on the Device Name of the Wireless PrintServer whose address you want to change, and then click on InitDevice and Set IP Address. This will bring up the Set IP Address window. By default, the PrintServer has DHCP enabled. If the Default Name field is empty, enter the Server Names SC Number for the Wireless PrintServer, which you can find on the Wireless PrintServers bar code sticker. Enter the new IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address (optional) for the Wireless PrintServer, and then click Set. The new settings will be written to the Wireless PrintServer unit. Also, if you have a DHCP server, you can enable DHCP and leave all the IP, Gateway, and Subnet values on zero. See Chapter 9: DHCP Support for the Wireless PrintServer for more information. Changing the Device Name The Wireless PrintServer comes with a default device name printed on the bottom of the unit, and it always starts with the prefix SC (example: SC489392). The SC name is the name of the Wireless PrintServer any time users on the network query it. To make the Wireless PrintServer more user-friendly, you can give it a unique device name to help identify its location (example: Marketing). To change the Wireless PrintServers device name, click once on the Device Name of the Wireless PrintServer you want to affect, and click on Configuration, and then System. The System Configuration window will appear. To include the Wireless PrintServer in a group (for administrative use), use the Group Name option, which appears in a drop-down menu. Enter a new device name for the Wireless PrintServer in the Device Name field. When you finish, click on Save. The new setting will be stored in the Wireless PrintServer unit. To verify the change, click on the Refresh icon in the Bi-Admin menu bar. Bi-Admin will search the network for available PrintServers and report back with their device names. Enabling and Disabling Protocols If you are not using multiple protocols on your network, you may want to disable one or more of the Wireless PrintServer's internal protocols; this may help reduce unwanted network traffic.

Important: Always leave at least one protocol enabled on the Wireless PrintServer. Disabling all protocols could leave you without a way to communicate with the unit. Unless you require TCP/IP to be disabled, leave it alone. To disable one of the Wireless PrintServers protocols, click once on the Device Name of the Wireless PrintServer you want to change, and click Configuration, followed by System. The System Configuration window will appear. Each protocol is listed, along with Enable and Disable buttons. Enable or disable the protocols you want, and then click on Save to Device to save the changes. Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote Linksys PrintServer The Bi-Admin program can locate Linksys 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 Linksys PrintServer located on a remote network, click on InitDevice, and then Attach. The Add Cross Segment PrintServer window will appear. Enter the IP address of the remote unit, and then click Set. The remote Linksys PrintServer will appear in the list of available PrintServers, allowing you to configure it. Resetting the Wireless PrintServer If the Wireless PrintServer seems locked up for any reason, you can reset it from the Bi-Admin program. To reset a Wireless PrintServer, click once on the Device Name of the Wireless PrintServer you want to reset, followed by InitDevice, and then Reset Device. You can also reset it by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit, or by unplugging its power cord. Restoring Factory Default If you have made irreversible changes in configuration that have rendered the Wireless PrintServer unusable, or if you simply want to start over from scratch, you can set the Wireless PrintServer back to the default mode so that the device will operate just as it did when you purchased it. Click on InitDevice, and then Restore Factory Default. Important: Restoring Factory Default will erase ALL of the work that you have done on this unit since purchasing it.
Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility
Accessing the Web-based Utility You can use the Wireless PrintServers 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 PrintServers IP address in the browsers Address box. Use the Bi-Admin software to find the IP address. Press Enter.
The Server Page When the Configure Server screen appears, enter the Wireless PrintServer name (SC0222CC is the example shown in Figure 6-3). Then enter your password (if you created one) into the Device Password field and type it again in the Verify Password field to confirm it. Check all Figure 6-3 boxes that apply to your network next to the Enable area under Protocols. Generally, AppleTalk is only for Macintosh networks. If you are unsure, however, you may check all boxes. This option, while giving you the greatest chance of connection, increases network traffic. Once youve made all your choices, click the Save button. Then click the Reset button to apply your changes. The Printer Page Click the Printers tab to open the Printer Status screen. On this screen, you will be able to see the status of any printers connected to the Wireless PrintServer. You can also test the printers by clicking the Print Test Page button corresponding to the printer you want to test.

The Status Page

Chapter 7: Advanced Properties
The Advanced Properties section of the Web-based Utility is for users who have a thorough understanding of networks and network settings. Changing these settings can cause interruption of network communication and make the Wireless PrintServer cease to function properly. To access the Advanced Properties, click the Advanced tab in the Web-based Utility. The AppleTalk Page AppleTalk is a network communications protocol which allows computers to talk to each other using Ethernet. Typically only Macintoshes use AppleTalk, although other platforms can be made to use it with extra software. AppleTalk Zones (if Figure 7-1 available) can be seen in the Chooser, the AppleTalk Control Panel, and the Network Browser. Once you have determined the AppleTalk Zone that you want the Wireless PrintServer to be associated with, enter its name in the box next to AppleTalk zone. The Printer Object type can be obtained from the manufacturer of the printer. For each printer connected to the Wireless PrintServer, you will choose the Communications Protocol that allows the devices on the network to communicate. Choose either ASCII or Binary for each printer, according to the recommendation of the printers manufacturer. If you make any mistakes prior to saving, you can simply hit the Cancel button, which will let you exit the screen without making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you have made, click the Save button to implement the changes. Note: Linksys does not support its products in an Apple networking environment. If you encounter trouble, consult your printer documentation for possible help with settings.
Figure 6-7 Click the Status tab to allow you to view information about the Wireless PrintServer. No values can be changed on this screen. This screen is for information only. Clicking the Refresh button causes the Wireless PrintServer to retrieve this information again.
The Internet Printing Page Click the Internet Printing tab to view or change the Internet Printing values of the Wireless PrintServer. Internet Printing allows you to automatically print any e-mails that are sent to a specific email account on your network. This is especially useful for printing information when you are not connected to the network. You can print from anywhere that you can access email.

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 associated with in the Domain Name box. Figure 7-4 If you are unsure of the Domain Name, you can find it out by looking on any computer already on the network. In Windows 95, 98 and NT, right-click Network Neighborhood and select Properties. Under the Identification tab, there will be listed that computers name, and the Domain or Workgroup to which it is connected. For Windows Millennium and 2000, right-click My Network Places. Then right-click Local Area Connection and choose Properties. Then right-click TCP/IP and choose Properties. The Domain name will appear under Workgroup. For Windows XP, click Start and Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance and then the System icon. Click the Computer Name tab and then the Change button. The screen will show the Workgroup name. If you want the Wireless PrintServer to be connected to that same Domain, enter that Domain name here (not applicable to Windows XP). If no Domain name exists there, you will use the Workgroup name from that window. Under Options, you can also specify the Response Time that you prefer for the Wireless PrintServer. This is the amount of time (measured in seconds) that the Wireless PrintServer will wait for a response from the network before timing out. You also have the option to Abort Print Job if Error. Selecting Yes here will terminate the printing if there is an error of any kind. If you select No, print jobs that have errors will be sent to the printer, but may not print properly. If you make any mistakes prior to saving, you can simply hit the Cancel button, which will let you exit the screen without making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you have made, click the Save button to implement the changes. Note: Linksys does not provide technical support for the NetBEUI protocol.

The SNMP Page

Figure 7-5 Click the SNMP tab to view or change the SNMP settings of the Wireless PrintServer. The Wireless PrintServer supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). This allows network supervisors to monitor and control the Wireless PrintServer using network management platforms such as HP OpenView, IBM SystemView, etc. The appropriate MIB file must be imported into your SNMP management program using the Import-Compile command. Check your management program for details on this procedure. The MIB file is provided in the Mib folder on the CD-ROM. The name of the file is Mib1p.mib. Note: Linksys does not provide technical support for SNMP management.
General SysContact Text Field - Name of the contact person. SysLocation Text Field - Location of the contact person. Management Stations Station No. Select the Management station number (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, normally public or private. Access Select the desired level of access. Trap Receivers Receiver No. Select the Trap Receiver number (1.4), and click the Get Data button to update the display for the selected item. IP Address Enter the IP Address of the Trap Receiver, which will be sent the Trap message. Community This is a text field. Enter the name of the community, normally public or private. Enable Check to enable; select the severity level. Currently, all traps are level one. If you make any mistakes, you can simply hit the Cancel button, which will let you exit the screen without making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you have made, click the Save button to implement the changes.

Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is a new standards-based system to allow remote printing from a PC to any accessible printer. Normally, the printer will be attached to a computer or other device that functions as an IPP Server. For client PCs, it is necessary to install a compatible IPP Client program. The Client must also know the IP Address or URL or IPP Server. The Wireless PrintServer contains the necessary firmware to act as an IPP Server. No additional configuration is necessary. However, the following requirements must be met: The Wireless PrintServer must have a valid IP Address. For printing via the Internet, the Wireless PrintServer's IP Address must be external (allocated by your ISP), rather than an IP Address on your local LAN. Any Router, Gateway or Firewall linking your LAN to the Internet must NOT block the IPP protocol. You must advise clients of the correct URL or IP Address of the IPP Server. To use a URL rather than an IP Address, you need to register the domain name for the URL. Unless clients are using Windows 2000 or XP, you must provide your clients with the supplied IPP Client software. If it is not convenient to provide the CD-ROM, supply the IPP CLIENT.EXE file, located in the IPP folder. Note: Linksys does not provide technical support for Internet printing. Windows IPP Client Setup IPP Client Software Installation for Windows 95/98/Millennium/NT 4.0/2000/XP 1. Click the Start button. Choose Run, and type D:\DRIVER\IPP\IPP CLIENT.EXE in the drop-down box (where D is the letter of your CDROM drive). 2. For the Welcome screen, click Next, and follow the prompts to complete the installation.
IPP Client Configuration for Windows 95/98/Millennium/NT 4.0/2000/XP 1. Run the Add IPP Port program entry created by the installation. A screen like the one shown in Figure 8-1 will be displayed. If you do not see the Add IPP Port program entry, then click Start. Select Programs and then IPP Port Monitor. Click Add IPP Port.
4. Click Save to create the IPP port on your system. You will see a message confirming that the port has been created, then Figure 8-2:
Figure 8-2 5. Either select an existing printer to use the new port, and click OK. OR Click the Add New Printer button to create a new printer to use the IPP port. This will start the Add Printer wizard. Follow the prompts to complete the process. Ensure that the new printer uses the IPP port. Installation is now complete. 2. Enter the IP Address or URL of the IPP Server. To create additional IPP Ports, repeat the entire procedure. 3. Click Select Device Port to view the available ports on the IPP Server and select the appropriate port. A connection to the IPP Server will be established at this time. The Proxy Server and other options are set individually for each IPP Port. Changing the IPP Port Settings After the IPP port is created, you can reach the Configure IPP Port screen by: 1. Open the Printers folder (Start - Settings - Printers). 2. Right-click the IPP Printer and select Properties.

your printer came with special bi-directional software allowing you to monitor printer status, do not use it with the Wireless PrintServerthe software is most likely not network-capable. For best results, turn off the printers bi-directional function either by (1) removing any bi-directional printing software from your network computers, and/or (2) turning off the printers bi-directional print feature inside of the printers on-board menus (if it has menus). Your printers user guide should be able to provide specific instructions for doing this.

Appendix D: Glossary

10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs. 100BaseTX - IEEE physical layer specification for 100 Mbps over two pairs of Category 5 UTP or STP wire. AppleTalk - An Apple Computer networking system that support Apples proprietary local talk. Boot - To cause the computer to start executing instructions. Personal computers contain built-in instructions in a ROM chip that are automatically executed on startup. These instructions search for the operating system, load it and pass control to it. Browser - A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web or PC. The word browser seems to have originated prior to the Web as a generic term for user interfaces that let you browse text files online. Buffer - A buffer is a shared or assigned memory area used by hardware devices or program processes that operate at different speeds or with different sets of priorities. The buffer allows each device or process to operate without being held up by the other. In order for a buffer to be effective, the size of the buffer and the algorithms for moving data into and out of the buffer need to be considered by the buffer designer. Like a cache, a buffer is a "midpoint holding place" but exists not so much to accelerate the speed of an activity as to support the coordination of separate activities. Category 5 - ANSI/EIA (American National Standards Institute/Electronic Industries Association) Standard 568 is one of several standards that specify categories (the singular is commonly referred to as CAT) of twisted pair cabling systems (wires, junctions, and connectors) in terms of the data rates that they can sustain. Default Gateway - The routing device used to forward all traffic that is not addressed to a station within the local subnet.
Appendix C: About the Wireless PrintServers Software
The Wireless PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000, and XP. When used with Windows 95, 98, Millennium, 2000, NT, and XP, the Wireless PrintServer uses the TCP/IP protocol for network communication. Each computer on your network that needs Wireless PrintServer access will need to have the TCP/IP protocol installed. TCP/IP installation files are included on your original Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000, or XP 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. For full instructions on using TCP/IP, consult your operating systems user guide.

Note: A Default Gateway is not required.
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. When an organization sets up its computer users with a connection to the Internet, an IP address must be assigned to each machine. Without DHCP, the IP address must be entered manually at each computer and, if computers move to another location in another part of the network, a new IP address must be entered. DHCP lets a network administrator supervise and distribute IP addresses from a central point and automatically sends a new IP address when a computer is plugged into a different place in the network. DHCP uses the concept of a lease or amount of time that a given IP address will be valid for a computer. The lease time can vary depending on how long a user is likely to require the Internet connection at a particular location. It's especially useful in education and other environments where users change frequently. Using very short leases, DHCP can dynamically reconfigure networks in which there are more computers than there are available IP addresses. DHCP supports static addresses for computers containing Web servers that need a permanent IP address. Domain - A subnetwork comprised of a group of clients and servers under the control of one security database. Dividing LANs into domains improves performance and security. Driver - A workstation or server software module that provides an interface between a network interface card and the upper-layer protocol software running in the computer; it is installed during the initial installation of a network-compatible client or server operating system. DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - DSSS generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code). The longer the chip, the greater the probability that the original data can be recovered. Even if one or more bits in the chip are damaged during transmission, statistical techniques embedded in the radio can recover the original data without -the need for retransmission. To an unintended receiver, DSSS appears as low power wideband noise and is rejected (ignored) by most narrowband receivers.

TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the basic communication language or protocol of the Internet. It can also be used as a communications protocol in a private network (either an intranet or an extranet). When you are set up with direct access to the Internet, your computer is provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program just as every other computer that you may send messages to or get information from also has a copy of TCP/IP. UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A communications method (protocol) that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between computers in a network that uses the Internet Protocol (IP). UDP is an alternative to the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and, together with IP, is sometimes referred to as UDP/IP. Like the Transmission Control Protocol, UDP uses the Internet Protocol to actually get a data unit (called a datagram) from one computer to another. Unlike TCP, however, UDP does not provide the service of dividing a message into packets (datagrams) and reassembling it at the other end. Specifically, UDP doesnt provide sequencing of the packets that the data arrives in. This means that the application program that uses UDP must be able to make sure that the entire message has arrived and is in the right order. Network applications that want to save processing time because they have very small data units to exchange (and therefore very little message reassembling to do) may prefer UDP to TCP. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility. URLs are typed into the browser to access Web pages, and URLs are embedded within the pages themselves to provide the hypertext links to other pages. UTP - Unshielded twisted pair is the most common kind of copper telephone wiring. Twisted pair is the ordinary copper wire that connects home and many business computers to the telephone company. To reduce crosstalk or electromagnetic induction between pairs of wires, two insulated copper wires are twisted around each other. Each signal on twisted pair requires both wires. Since some telephone sets or desktop locations require multiple connections, twisted pair is sometimes installed in two or more pairs, all within a single cable. WAN - A communications network that covers a wide geographic area, such as state or country. Workgroup - Two or more individuals that share files and databases.
Appendix E: Specifications
Standards: Protocol: Ports: Transfer Speed: LAN: Parallel Ports: Wireless: Memory: Button: Cabling Type: Wireless Range:
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE1284 CSMA/CD

Extended Technical Support The Wireless PrintServer supports the NetBEUI and Appletalk protocols, Internet Mail Printing, Unix support, Internet Printing, and much more. However, Linksys is neither responsible nor liable for supporting these optional features, and will not provide phone or online support for these features. In the Not_supp directory on the Wireless PrintServers Setup Utility CD, you'll find software, drivers and informative how-to guides covering the installation of the unsupported functions. The User Guides provided in the Not_supp directory (PDF or DOC) have all of the information you need to set up and use these functions.
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Table of Contents

Introduction

The Instant Wireless Wireless PrintServer Features Package Contents
Configuring the Wireless PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility

Accessing the Web-based Utility The Server Page The Printer Page The TCP/IP Page The Wireless Page The Status Page
Getting to Know the Wireless PrintServer
The Wireless PrintServers LEDs The Wireless PrintServers Ports

Advanced Properties

The AppleTalk Page The Internet Printing Page The Logical Printers Page The NetBEUI Page The SNMP Page

Hardware Installation

Overview Finding the Wireless PrintServers Default Name Finding the Wireless PrintServers Node Address Connecting the Wireless PrintServer to Your Network
Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) DHCP Support for the Wireless PrintServer Troubleshooting
Hardware Issues General Printing Issues

Windows Driver Setup

Overview The Autorun Bi-Admin Management Utility Installation
Windows 95/98/Millennium/NT 4.0/2000/XP IPP Client Setup 32
Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management
Installing the Bi-Admin Management Utility Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility Using Bi-Admin Setting the PrintServers IP Address Changing the Device Name Enabling and Disabling Protocols Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote Wireless PrintServer Resetting the Wireless PrintServer Restoring Factory Default

Appendix

About Bi-directional Printing About the Wireless PrintServers Software
Glossary Specifications Environmental Warranty Information Contact Information
The Instant Wireless Wireless PrintServer Congratulations on your purchase of the Instant Wireless Wireless PrintServer, the fastest and easiest way to network your printers. Now you can share your printing resources without tying up your workstation performance with pending print jobs. The Instant Wireless Wireless PrintServer comes with an easy-to-use software management suite that runs seamlessly with virtually all Windows operating systems. Fully compatible with standard laser, bubble jet, ink jet, and dot matrix printers, the Instant Wireless Wireless PrintServer also supports your bi-directional printers. Direct Memory Access (DMA) technology, a 2MB buffer, and automatic collision control all result in the Instant Wireless Wireless PrintServer handling print jobs up to 50% faster than regular printservers- even complex graphics and layout jobs. Features Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz-Compliant Equipment Long Operating Range: Up to 91m (Indoors) and 457m (Outdoors) Configurable Through Your Networked PC's Web Browser Runs with Virtually All Laser, Ink Jet, Bubble Jet, Color and Dot Matrix Printers Supports Multiple Print Jobs Simultaneously Integrates Through Both Ethernet and Wireless Connections Works with Virtually All Major Operating Systems Stand-Alone Unit Means No Dedicated PrintServer PC Is Needed Easy-to-Use Built-In Remote Management Utility 2MB RAM Buffer for Faster Graphics Performance 1MB Flash Memory for Future Upgrades Free Technical Support24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week for North America Only 1-Year Limited Warranty

Overview This section installs the Wireless PrintServers 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.
The Autorun Bi-Admin Management Utility Installation
Note: To set up DHCP on the Wireless PrintServer, install BiAdmin first, and then install DHCP. Once these are done, proceed to install the Printer Driver.
1. To begin driver installation, click the Start button, select Run, and type D:\Driver\Win9xnt\AddPort_Linksys.exe (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) in the Open field that appears. Click the OK button.
At this point, you must have: the Wireless PrintServer hardware installed on your network. If not, see the Hardware Installation section. TCP/IP installed on each of your computers. an IP address assigned to each of the computers on your network. If not, see the section on DHCP Support for the Wireless PrintServer. 2. The Install Wizard window appears. Read the text that appears and click the Next button.
This setup should be completed on the network administrators computer before all other users computers on the network. The Wireless PrintServers IP address will be assigned in this first installation on the network administrators computer only, which takes three extra steps. It is assumed that your CD-ROM drives letter name is designated as D. If your CD drive is named another letter, replace all instances of D with the appropriate letter. If you need to install the Wireless PrintServers driver on computers without a CD-ROM drive, you can create a setup disk by using a computer with a CDROM drive to copy the contents of D:\Driver\Win9xNT onto a floppy disk.
3. Click Next to accept the default Destination Directory, shown below (recommended). If you choose to utilize another directory, click the Browse button and choose the appropriate directory. Then, click the Next button.

5. Driver installation is now completed but the Print Driver still needs to be configured. The Wireless-Ready PrintServer will not function properly until the Print Driver is configured. Check the box beside Configure Print Driver Now and click the Finish button to continue.
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. Click the Next button to continue.
6. Before setting up and configuring the Print Port, follow the directions on the screen below and click the OK button to continue.
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.
9. The Add New Printer Wizard will come up at this point. Follow the standard procedure for adding printers under Windows. If you have any questions on adding printers, please refer to your Windows documentation.
8. This will display the Configure Printer Port screen. Any installed printers will be displayed in the Existing Printers field. You can install a printer by clicking the Add New Printer button.
10. After your printer(s) have been added, you will return to the Configure Printer Port screen. Click the Connect button to connect the printer(s).
11. The Printer Port Setup screen will appear again, displaying the printers which are now communicating with the Wireless-Ready PrintServer. Click the Next button to any any more printers or Close to complete the installation and configuration procedure.
Overview The Wireless PrintServer is managed by a utility program called Bi-Admin on the Wireless PrintServers Setup CD. Fully compatible with Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000, and XP, Bi-Admin allows you to change the Wireless PrintServers internal settings, check on the units status, and perform basic diagnostic tests. Note that the Bi-Admin program must only be installed on the network administrators computer. Bi-Admin is a Windows-based program. So if you are using the Wireless PrintServer in a NetWare DOS-only environment, you must use a program other than Bi-Admin to manage the Wireless PrintServer. Installing the Bi-Admin Management Utility The Bi-Admin Management Utility should have been installed when the Setup CD was first inserted. If, however, you need to install it again, simply follow these directions. 1. Insert the Wireless PrintServers Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the autorun screen appears, click the Install tab. 3. Click the Next button on the following screen. When asked for a destination folder, either click the Next button to choose the default location or click the Browse button to select a new location 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 Desktop for easy access to the Bi-Admin program.

2. When the Bi-Admin program appears, it will automatically scan the network 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.
Using Bi-Admin Obtaining Device Information: The Device Information Icon To access information about the Wireless PrintServer, either click on it in the Device List window (on the right side of the Bi-Admin window) or highlight the Wireless PrintServer and click on the Device Information icon, shown above. You can also highlight the Wireless PrintServer and then click on Status to select Device Information. The Bi-Admin program displays the Wireless PrintServers information in a read-only window, and gives you the following information:
Hardware ID: 0620103428 Firmware Version: 6010 Protocol ID: 003F Default Name: SCA71107 Server Name: SCA71107 NetWare Info: Master File Server: NDS Tree Name: NDS Tree Context: Print Server Mode Status: Remote Printer Mode Status: N/A AppleTalk Info: Printer Type: SCA71107:LaserWriter TCP/IP Info: IP Address: 192.168.1.78 Gateway Address: 192.168.1.254 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Email Server IP Address: 0.0.0.0 Printing Account Name: N/A Redirect Account Name: N/A SMB Info: Domain Name: WORKGROUP
3. When any change or operation is executed, you will be prompted for a password. Enter the password, making sure to use the same case (i.e. upper or lower) that you used when creating the password. Device name is a nickname that you can give the Wireless PrintServer to make it more user-friendly for users on the network. It can be changed with BiAdmin by clicking on Configuration, then System. Printer Port displays the model of the Wireless Printserver that you are using.
Note: Sometimes the Wireless PrintServer's Error or ACT LED may light up or flicker as it accepts your configuration changes, which is normal.
Bi-Admin Help Files The Help files for the Bi-Admin program can be accessed by clicking on Help in the Menu bar. These help files offer extensive advice and details about all of the Wireless PrintServers functions and capabilities.

To disable one of the Wireless PrintServer's protocols, click once on the Device Name of the Wireless PrintServer you want to change, then click Configuration, followed by System. The System Configuration window will appear. Each protocol is listed, along with Enable and Disable buttons. Enable or disable the protocols you want, then click on Save to save the changes.
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. The Add Cross Segment PrintServer window will appear. Enter the IP address of the remote unit, then click Set. The remote Wireless PrintServer will appear in the list of available PrintServers, allowing you to configure it. Resetting the Wireless PrintServer If the Wireless PrintServer seems locked up for any reason, you can reset it from the Bi-Admin program. To reset a Wireless PrintServer, click once on the Device Name of the Wireless PrintServer you want to reset, followed by Init Device, then Reset Device. You can also reset it by pressing the Reset button on the back of the unit, or by unplugging its power cord. Restoring Factory Default If you have made irreversible changes in configuration that have rendered the Wireless PrintServer unusable, or if you simply want to start over from scratch, you can set the Wireless PrintServer back to the default mode so that the device will operate just as it did when you purchased it. Click on Init Device, then Restore Factory Default.
Caution! Restoring Factory Default will erase ALL of the work that you have done on this unit since purchasing it.
Logical Port Configuration: Logical Port Configuration Icon To set or change the Wireless PrintServers logical port settings, highlight the Wireless PrintServer to be changed and click on the Logical Port icon (shown here). The Logical Port Configuration window will appear. Make any changes to the settings, and click on Save to Device when you are finished.
Upgrading the Firmware: The Firmware Upgrade Icon To make sure that the Wireless PrintServer is running its most current version of firmware, upgrade the devices ROM chip regularly. To do so, you must be able to access the Wireless PrintServer device from your computer. Click on the Upgrade Firmware icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Exiting Bi-Admin: The Application Exit Icon To exit the Bi-Admin program, just click on the Exit icon.

Configuring Wireless: The Wireless Icon To configure the wireless settings, just click on the Wireless icon.
Accessing the Web-based Utility You can use the Wireless PrintServers 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 PrintServers IP address in the browsers Address box. Use the Bi-Admin software to find the IP address. Press Enter.

The Server Page

The Password Screen will appear next. Leave the User Name field blank. The Password field will be blank as well. If you want to password protect the Wireless PrintServer, enter a password now. If you dont want to be required to enter this password every time you log on, check the box next to Save this password in your password list. This will automatically log you in when you return to this page. (Note: If you change your password, the automatic login will not work until you save the new password over the old one.) If you decide to enter a password, do so and click the OK button. Otherwise, just click the OK button.
When the Configure Server screen appears, enter the Wireless PrintServer name (in the example shown here SCA71107). Then enter your password (if you created one) into the Password dropdown box and type it again in the Verify Password to confirm it. Check all boxes that apply to your network next to the Enable area under Protocols. Generally, AppleTalk is only for Macintosh networks. If you are unsure, however, you may check all boxes. This option, while giving you the greatest chance of connection, increases network traffic. Once youve made all your choices, click the Save button. The Printer Page
Click the Printers tab to open the Printer Status screen. On this screen, you will be able to see the status of any printers connected to the Wireless PrintServer. You can also test the printers by clicking the Print Test Page button corresponding to the printer you want to test.

The TCP/IP Page

The Wireless 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. To find your routers IP address, consult your routers documentation. The Device IP Address and Subnet Mask are the same as those of any PC connected to the network. If you change the Wireless PrintServers IP address, make sure you that you reconnect to the Wireless PrintServer using that new IP address. Otherwise, you will not be communicating with the Wireless PrintServer. Under the Connection settings, you can set how long you want the Wireless PrintServer to delay between attempting connections to the network. You can also specify the number of times that the Wireless PrintServer will attempt to make a connection. Enter your chosen values in the boxes provided. If you want to reset the settings for this screen, you can click the Retrieve Defaults button to return to the factory default settings. If you make any mistakes prior to saving, you can simply hit the Cancel button, which will exit the screen without making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you have made, click the Save button to implement the changes.

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, normally "public" or "private". Access Select the desired level of access. Trap Receivers No. Select the Trap Receiver number (1.4), and click the Get Data button to update the display for the selected item. IP Address Enter the IP Address of the Trap Receiver, which will be sent the Trap message. Community This is a text field. Enter the name of the community, normally "public" or "private". Enable Check to enable; select the severity level. Note: Currently, all traps are level one. If you make any mistakes, you can simply hit the Cancel button, which will exit the screen without making any changes. Once you are certain of any changes you have made, click the Save button to implement the changes.
Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is a new standards-based system to allow remote printing from a PC to any accessible printer. Normally, the printer will be attached to a computer or other device which functions as an IPP Server. For client PCs, it is necessary to install a compatible IPP Client program. The Client must also know the IP Address or URL or the IPP Server. The Wireless PrintServer contains the necessary firmware to act as an IPP Server. No additional configuration is necessary. However, the following requirements must be met: The Wireless PrintServer must have a valid IP Address. For printing via the Internet, the Wireless PrintServer's IP Address must be external (allocated by your ISP), rather than an IP Address on your local LAN. Any Router, Gateway or Firewall linking your LAN to the Internet must NOT block the IPP protocol. You must advise clients of the correct URL or IP Address of the IPP Server. To use a URL rather than an IP Address, you need to register the domain name for the URL. Unless clients are using Windows 2000, you must provide your clients with the supplied IPP Client software. If it is not convenient to provide the CD-ROM, supply the IPP CLIENT.EXE file, located in the IPP folder. Windows 95/98/Millennium/NT 4.0/2000/XP IPP Client Setup Installing from the CD-ROM 1. Insert the CD-ROM in your drive. If the program does not start automatically, click the Start button, choose Run and type d:\setup.exe in the dropdown box (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). 2. Follow the prompts until you reach the Select Installation screen, and select IPP Client. 3. At the next screen, select the Install IPP Client option. 4. Click Next, and step though the remaining screens to complete the installation.

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.
5. Click Save to create the IPP port on your system. You will see a message confirming that the port has been created, then the following dialog:
6. Either select an existing printer to use the new port, and click OK. OR Click the Add New Printer button to create a new printer to use the IPP port. This will start the Add Printer wizard. Follow the prompts to complete the process. Ensure that the new printer uses the IPP port. Installation is now complete. To create additional IPP Ports, repeat the entire procedure. 2. If Internet access from your location is via a Proxy Server, check Access IPP Server via Proxy Server, and enter details of your Proxy Server. (This will be the same as your Browser configuration.) 3. Enter the IP Address or URL of the IPP Server. After the IPP port is created, you can reach the Configure IPP Port screen by: 4. Click Select Device Port to view the available ports on the IPP Server and select the appropriate port. A connection to the IPP Server will be established at this time. 1. Open the Printers folder (Start - Settings - Printers) 2. Right-click the IPP Printer and select Properties. The Proxy Server and other options are set individually for each IPP Port. Changing the IPP Port Settings
3. Click the Port Settings button (Details or Port tab, depending on your version of Windows). The Configure IPP Port screen (shown below) will appear.
2. Select Network Printer and click Next to see the Locate your Printer screen, as shown below.
There are two settings - Retry Interval and Retry Count - which can be adjusted if you have problems connecting to the IPP Server. Retry Interval sets the time interval (in seconds) between connection attempts. Increase this number if you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy. Retry Count sets how many connection attempts will be made. Increase this number if you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy. IPP Client Setup for Windows 2000 and XP Windows 2000 and XP have their own IPP Client, and there is no need to install the supplied IPP Client Software. To use this IPP Client with the Wireless PrintServer, follow this procedure: 1. Start the Add Printer wizard.
3. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your intranet, and enter the URL of the IPP Server as follows, where ip_address represents the IP Address of the IPP Server, and 631 is the port number. Parallel Port 1 ip_address:631/ipp/P1
These entries are case sensitive. They must be entered as shown, with "ipp" in lower case, and P1 in UPPER case.
4. If the connection can be established, and the printer on that port is on-line, the following dialog will be displayed.

5. Click OK and select the printer manufacturer and model to match the printer connected to the port on the IPP Server.
6. Click Next and complete the Wizard. The IPP printer is now ready for use. Using IPP Printers The IPP Printer can be selected and used like any other Windows printer. If the IPP Server is not on your network, your Internet connection needs to be active. If you wish to check the availability of the remote IPP Server, you can use the Query IPP Printer program installed with Add IPP Port. An IPP Server may be unavailable for any of the following reasons: It is powered off. A printer problem has caused the IPP Server to cease responding, and a restart (reboot) is required. The Server's IP Address has changed. The Internet connection for the IPP Server is down. Network congestion causes the connection attempt to time out. If using the supplied IPP Client software, there are two settings - Retry Interval and Retry Count - which can be adjusted if you have problems connecting to the IPP Server. See the previous section Changing the IPP Port Settings for details.
DHCP Support for the Wireless PrintServer
To use DHCP, which assigns non-static IP addresses, you must have a DHCP server and DHCP management software. Otherwise, the Wireless PrintServer's IP address will remain unknown, and connecting to it will impossible. In this case, ignore DHCP and configure the Wireless PrintServer for a static IP address as described in previous sections. To enable DHCP, you must run the Bi-Admin program. When Bi-Admin loads, it scans the network for PrintServers and displays a list of PrintServers. Highlight the Wireless PrintServer to be set up, enter the Wireless PrintServers password if one has been assigned, and click OK. After entering the program and selecting the Wireless PrintServer to be configured, click on Configuration in the menu and choose TCP/IP from the drop-down field. The TCP/IP Configuration window will appear. Select Enable to enable DHCP, then click Save to Device. You can exit the Bi-Admin program. To install the Wireless PrintServer driver, see the section on Windows Driver Setup.
Note: For help with the Internet Mail Printing Configuration features, see the guide in D:\Not_supp\Manual directory on the Wireless PrintServers Setup CD. Linksys does not provide technical support for this option.

Troubleshooting

If the Wireless PrintServer is not working correctly, follow the advice in this chapter. If you have trouble printing, see the Hardware section first, and then go to the Printing section. If this Troubleshooting section does not resolve your problem, please see the Contact Information page to contact Technical Support. Hardware Issues 1. All the LEDs on the front of the Wireless PrintServer are off. Check the power supply and the power connection. 2. The Wireless PrintServer's Status LED stays lit continuously. Reset the Wireless PrintServer by unplugging the power supply and plugging it back in or pressing the Reset button on the back of the Wireless PrintServer. 3. I am using DHCP, and the Wireless PrintServer gets an IP Address conflict involving the Wireless PrintServer. If the Wireless PrintServer is left on when the DHCP Server is turned off, the Wireless PrintServer will retain its IP Address without informing the DHCP server. Reset the Wireless PrintServer so it will obtain a new IP Address. This problem also arises if you assigned a static IP Address within the range used by the DHCP server. If so, use another address NOT within the range used by the DHCP server. 4. The LED on the side of the Wireless PrintServer is not lighting up. Check your cabling and make sure that the Link LED on your hub or switch is lit up. Change the dip switch settings on the Wireless PrintServer. General Printing Issues 1. A printer connected to the Wireless PrintServer cannot print or prints garbage. Check the following: 1. Cable connection between the Wireless PrintServer and printer. 2. The printer driver in the application program or Windows matches the printer. 3. Cabling distance is too long if it exceeds 15 feet. 2. The Configuration button on the Printer Status screen in Bi-Admin is grayed out, even though my printer is bi-directional. The button is unavailable until the printer has finished its print jobs and sits idle.

NetBIOS - The native networking protocol in DOS and Windows networks. Although originally combined with its transport layer protocol (NetBEUI), NetBIOS today provides a programming interface for applications at the session layer (layer 5). NetBIOS can ride over NetBEUI, its native transport, which is not routable, or over TCP/IP and IPX/SPX, which are routable protocols. NetBIOS computers are identified by a unique 15-character name, and Windows machines (NetBIOS machines) periodically broadcast their names over the network so that Network Neighborhood can catalog them. For TCP/IP networks, NetBIOS names are turned into IP addresses via manual configuration in an LMHOSTS file or a WINS server. There are two NetBIOS modes. The Datagram mode is the fastest mode, but does not guarantee delivery. It uses a self-contained packet with send and receive name, usually limited to 512 bytes. If the recipient device is not listening for messages, the datagram is lost. The Session mode establishes a connection until broken. It guarantees delivery of messages up to 64KB long. Network - A system that transmits any combination of voice, video and/or data between users. Packet - A unit of data routed between an origin and a destination in a network. Port - A pathway into and out of the computer or a network device such as a switch or router. For example, the serial and parallel ports on a personal computer are external sockets for plugging in communications lines, modems and printers. PrintServer - A hardware device that enables a printer to be located anywhere in the network. RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - A connector similar to a telephone connector that holds up to eight wires, used for connecting Ethernet devices. Router - Protocol-dependent device that connects subnetworks together. Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller subnetworks. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services.
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 system (DBMS). Application software is any program that processes data for the user. A common misconception is that software is data. It is not. Software tells the hardware how to process the data. Spread Spectrum - Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast. If a receiver is not tuned to the right frequency, a spread-spectrum signal looks like background noise. There are two main alternatives, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). Static IP Address - A permanent IP address that is assigned to a node in an IP or a TCP/IP network. STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) - Telephone wire that is wrapped in a metal sheath to eliminate external interference. Subnet Mask - The method used for splitting IP networks into a series of subgroups, or subnets. The mask is a binary pattern that is matched up with the IP address to turn part of the host ID address field into a field for subnets. Switch - 1. A data switch connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) - A method (protocol) used along with the Internet Protocol (Internet Protocol) to send data in the form of message units between computers over the Internet. While IP takes care of handling the actual delivery of the data, TCP takes care of keeping track of the individual units of data (called packet) that a message is divided into for efficient routing through the Internet.

TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the basic communication language or protocol of the Internet. It can also be used as a communications protocol in a private network (either an intranet or an extranet). When you are set up with direct access to the Internet, your computer is provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program just as every other computer that you may send messages to or get information from also has a copy of TCP/IP. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) - The address that defines the route to a file on the Web or any other Internet facility. URLs are typed into the browser to access Web pages, and URLs are embedded within the pages themselves to provide the hypertext links to other pages. UTP - Unshielded twisted pair is the most common kind of copper telephone wiring. Twisted pair is the ordinary copper wire that connects home and many business computers to the telephone company. To reduce crosstalk or electromagnetic induction between pairs of wires, two insulated copper wires are twisted around each other. Each signal on twisted pair requires both wires. Since some telephone sets or desktop locations require multiple connections, twisted pair is sometimes installed in two or more pairs, all within a single cable. WAN - A communications network that covers a wide geographic area, such as state or country. Workgroup - Two or more individuals that share files and databases.

Specifications

Standards: IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX), IEEE 802.11b (Wireless), IEEE1284 CSMA/CD Protocol: Ports:

Environmental

Dimensions: Unit Weight: Power: 5.91 x 8.66 x 1.18 (150mm x 220mm x 30mm) 5.6 oz. (0.16 kg) External, 12V DC, 800mA FCC Class B, CE Mark Commercial 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) -20C to 70C (-4F to 158F) 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing
One 10/100 RJ-45 Port One DB-25 Bidirectional Parallel Port
Certifications: Operating Temp:
Transfer Speed: LAN: Parallel Ports: Wireless: Memory: Button: Cabling Type:
10Mbps or 100Mbps (Half Duplex) 20Mbps or 200Mbps (Full Duplex) Up to 1.5Mbps Up to 11Mbps 512KB Flash Memory Reset Network: UTP Category 5 or better Printer: IEEE 1284 Standard Printer Cable Indoors:
Storage Temp: Operating Humidity: Storage Humidity:

Wireless Range:

up to up to up to up to
30M (100 ft.) @ 11 Mbps 50M (165 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbps 70M (230 ft.) @ 2 Mbps 91M (300 ft.) @ 1 Mbps 152M (500 ft.) @ 11 Mbps 270M (885 ft.) @ 5.5 Mbps 396M (1300 ft.) @ 2 Mbps 457M (1500 ft.) @ 1 Mbps