Instant EtherFast Series

EtherFast WirelessReady USB PrintServer
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Model No.: PPS1UW

User Guide
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EtherFast Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction The Instant EtherFast Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Features Package Contents Chapter 2: Getting to Know the EtherFast Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer The Wireless-Ready USB PrintServers LEDs The Wireless-Ready USB PrintServers Ports Chapter 3: Hardware Installation Overview Finding the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServers Default Name Connecting the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer to Your Network Chapter 4: Windows Driver Setup Overview The Autorun Bi-Admin Management Utility Installation Installing the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServers Drivers Chapter 5: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management Overview Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility Using Bi-Admin Setting the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServers IP Address Changing the Device Name Enabling and Disabling Protocols Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote Linksys PrintServer Resetting the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Restoring Factory Default 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 EtherFast Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Appendix A: Troubleshooting Hardware Issues General Printing Issues Appendix B: About Bi-Directional Printing Appendix C: About the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Software Appendix D: Glossary Appendix E: Specifications Appendix F: Environmental Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Contact Information Chapter 6: Configuring the EtherFast Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer Using the Web-Based Utility 23 Accessing the Web-Based Utility 23 The Server Page 24 The Printer Page 24 The TCP/IP Page 25 The Wireless Page 26 The Status Page 34

Reset Button

PCMCIA (side panel) This port, located on the side of the PrintServer, is where you will plug in the Instant Wireless Network PC Card for wireless functionality. Figure 2-1 To reset the factory default settings: 1. Unplug the PrintServer. 2. Press and hold the diagnostic button. While pressing the button, plug in the PrintServer. 3. If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds, the PrintServer will be reset to factory defaults. To generate a Diagnostic print out 1. Ensure that both the PrintServer and the printer attached to the Printer port are ON. 2. Press the diagnostic button, and hold it in for 2 seconds. 3. The test page, containing the current settings, will be printed. PostScript printers are unable to print this page. If you have a PostScript printer on the Printer port, the test page will not be printed.
Red. The Error LED lights up when there is a problem printing to the indicated printer.
Chapter 3: Hardware Installation
Overview Before starting the physical installation, be sure to find the PrintServers Default Name first. The information may be hard to access after the PrintServer is completely installed in your network and surrounded by wires and computers. Important: Without setting up the wireless functionality with an Instant Wireless Network PC Card, the PrintServer will only function through your 10/100 Ethernet network. After connecting and configuring an Instant Wireless Network PC Card, the PrintServer will be able to take advantage of wireless functionality. Finding the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServers Default Name On the bottom of the PrintServer, there is a white bar code sticker with an SC number printed on it (for example, SCA71107). This number is the PrintServers Default Name, which youll use in the PrintServer driver installation. Since it is written in hexadecimal form, the SC number may include letters as well as numbers. You can use bi-admin software to find the default name. For more information, see Chapter 5: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management.
Connecting the Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer to Your Network The PrintServer does not have an ON/OFF power switch. Whenever its power adapter is plugged into a power supply, the PrintServer is powered on. The PrintServer can be powered on before, during, or after your network is powered on. Important: Only use the power adapter packaged with the PrintServer. Using a different power adapter could damage the PrintServer. Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 1. Plug one end of a UTP Category 5 (or better) cable into the PrintServers LAN Port. 2. Connect the other end of the cable into a networked hub or switch. The distance between the PrintServer and the second device should not exceed 328 feet (100 meters). 3. The LAN LED will become active. If the LAN LED does not light up, see Appendix A: Troubleshooting for more information. Connecting a Printer to the PrintServer 1. Connect your printer to the PrintServers USB port with your USB cable. 2. Power on your printer. Connecting the Power 1. Plug the power adapter cord into the PrintServers Power port. 2. Plug the power adapter into the wall. The PrintServers hardware installation is now complete, and you are now ready to install the PrintServers software.

Chapter 4: Windows Driver Setup
Overview This section installs the PrintServers software on your Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000, or XP computers to give them PrintServer printing abilities. The PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP environments. At this point, you must have: the 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-Ready 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.
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.
This setup should be completed on the network administrators computer before all other users computers on the network. The 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 PrintServers driver on computers without a CD-ROM drive, you can create a setup disk by using a computer with a CD-ROM drive to copy the contents of D:\Driver\Win9xNT onto a floppy disk.
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.

Figure 4-2

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-Ready USB PrintServers Drivers Note: Make sure you have an IP address for the computer and an IP address for the PrintServer. If you need to assign an IP address to the PrintServer, go to Chapter 5: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management. 1. To begin driver installation, click the Start button, and select Run. 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-Ready PrintServers Drivers.
Figure 4-4 For more information about Bi-Admin Management, go to Chapter 5: BiAdmin: PrintServer Management. 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.

Figure 4-6

3. Click Next to accept the default Destination Directory, shown in Figure 4-7 (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 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.
Figure 4-7 4. The following screen, shown in Figure 4-8, will assign a Program Folder to 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. Before setting up and configuring the Printer Port, follow the directions on the screen, as shown in Figure 4-10, and click the OK button to continue.

Figure 4-10

Figure 4-8
7. The Printer Port Setup screen will display the 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.
9. The Add Printer Wizard screen 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 printers documentation.
Figure 4-13 Figure 4-11 8. This will display the Configure Printer Port screen. Any installed printers will be displayed in the Existing Printers field. To connect a printer, select the printer from this field, and click the Connect button. 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).

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Figure 4-14
11. The Printer Port Setup screen will appear again, displaying the printers which are now communicating with the PrintServer. Click the Next button to add any more printers or Close to complete the installation and configuration procedure.

Chapter 5: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management
Overview The PrintServer is managed by a utility program called Bi-Admin on the Wireless-Ready PrintServers Setup CD. Fully compatible with Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000, and XP, Bi-Admin allows you to change the Wireless-Ready PrintServers internal settings, check on the units status, and perform basic diagnostic tests. Note that the Bi-Admin program must be installed only on the network administrators computer. Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 1. To start the Bi-Admin program, click on Start, Programs, Linksys, PrintServer Bi-Admin, and then 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.

Figure 4-15

2. When the Bi-Admin program appears, it will ask for the Connected Protocol. Make sure the box next to TCP/IP is checked. Click the OK button. Then the Bi-Admin program will automatically scan the network for available Wireless-Ready PrintServer hardware. Any hardware found on the network will appear in the Default Name, Device Name, and Printer Port categories on the righthand side of the window, as shown in Figure 5-1. The Default Name is the SC number located on the back or bottom of the Wireless-Ready PrintServer unit, and it cannot be changed.
Using Bi-Admin Obtaining Device Information: The Device Information Icon To access information about the Wireless-Ready PrintServer, either click on it in the Device List window (on the right side of the Bi-Admin window), or highlight the PrintServer and click on the Device Information icon, Figure 5-2 shown in Figure 5-2. You can also highlight the PrintServer and then click on Status to select Backup/Restore Device Information. The Bi-Admin program displays the Wireless-Ready PrintServers information in a read-only window, and gives you the following information:
Hardware ID: 00F04B8C28 Firmware Version: 6030 Protocol ID: 803E Default Name: SC7800E5 Server Name: SC7800E5 AppleTalk Info: Printer Type: SC7800E5:LaserWriter TCP/IP Info: IP Address: 192.168.0.50 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway Address: 192.168.0.1 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-C0-02-78-00-E5 SSID: Jim BSSID: 00:04:5A:0E:1D:08 Channel No: 1 Network Type: Infrastructure Primary Firmware: p40003c0.hex Secondary Firmware: s10008c0.hex

Figure 6-4 Click the Printer tab to open the Printer Status screen. On this screen, you will be able to see the status of any printers connected to the PrintServer. You can also test the printers by clicking the Print Test Page button corresponding to the printer you want to test.

Figure 6-2

The TCP/IP Page

The Wireless Page

Figure 6-5 Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TCP/IP values of the PrintServer. If you are using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select DHCP Client. By default, DHCP is enabled. If you need to assign the PrintServer a Fixed IP Address (also known as Static IP Address), select this option, and enter the appropriate values under Device IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address. 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 PrintServers IP address, make sure you that you reconnect to the PrintServer using that new IP address. Otherwise, you will not be communicating with the PrintServer. The Gateway IP Address is not necessary for using the PrintServer. Under the Connection settings, you can set how long you want the PrintServer to delay between attempting connections to the network. You can also specify the number of times that the PrintServer will attempt to make a connection. Enter your chosen values in the fields 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 to 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.
Figure 6-6 Click the Wireless tab to allow you to configure information about the PrintServer. The values on this screen are configured through your Instant Wireless Network PC Card. See the Cards documentation for instructions on configuration. Clicking the Refresh button causes the PrintServer to retrieve this information again. Important: Without setting up the wireless functionality with an Instant Wireless Network PC Card, the PrintServer will only function through your 10/100 Ethernet network. After connecting and configuring an Instant Wireless Network PC Card, the PrintServer will be able to take advantage of wireless functionality.

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 PrintServer cease to function properly. To access the Advanced Properties, click the Advanced tab in the Web-based Utility. The AppleTalk Page
Figure 7-1 AppleTalk is a network communications protocol that 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. Figure 6-7 Click the Status tab to allow you to view information about the PrintServer. No values can be changed on this screen. This screen is for information only. Clicking the Refresh button causes the PrintServer to retrieve this information again. AppleTalk Zones (if 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 PrintServer to be associated with, enter its name in the field next to AppleTalk zone. The Printer Object type can be obtained from the manufacturer of the printer. For each printer connected to the 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 to 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.
The Internet Printing Page Click the Internet Printing tab to view or change the Internet Printing values of the PrintServer. Internet Printing allows you to automatically print any e-mails that are sent to a specific e-mail 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 e-mail. Figure 7-2 The Mail Server IP Address is where you will enter the address of your mail server. (This value must be a fixed IP address.) The Account Name and Account Password must be entered next. Enter the password again in the Verify Password field. Then, enter the time interval for the PrintServer to check for e-mail to be printed, in hours and minutes in the Check Mail every: field. You may even specify an e-mail address to which mails that cannot be printed are routed; this is useful for both graphic-intensive e-mails and for troubleshooting purposes. Enter this e-mail address in the Redirect unprintable Mail to: field. Under the Printer settings, enter the Printer Model in the box provided. You can find this in the Device Manager. Then choose the Printer Port from the drop down box. Then, choose from the Options by placing a check mark next to your preferences. You can Print every E-Mail, choose to Print Banner Pages (default), or Mail response when printed. If you make any mistakes prior to saving, you can simply hit the Cancel button to 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 any technical support for problems with e-mail printing.

The Logical Printers Page
Figure 7-3 Click the Logical Printers tab to view or change the logical printer settings of the PrintServer. For each Logical Printer, the following fields are available: Logical Printer(Port) - Select the Logical Printer Port you wish to configure. (L1 to L8). Click the Get Data button to update the display with the current data for the selected logical printer. Port - Select the Printer Port which the Logical printer will use. Pre-string - The printer control string (in hex) to be sent to the printer before each print job. This string cannot exceed 30 characters. Post String - The printer control string (in hex) to be sent to the printer after each print job. This string cannot exceed 30 characters. Convert LF to CR+LF - If checked, LF (line feed) characters are changed to CR+LF (carriage return + line feed). If you make any mistakes, you can simply hit the Cancel button to 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 any technical support for logical printers configuration.

The NetBEUI Page

The SNMP Page
Figure 7-4 Note: Linksys does not provide technical support for the NetBEUI protocol. Click the NetBEUI tab to view or change the NetBEUI connection settings of the PrintServer. Enter the name of the domain that you want the PrintServer associated with in the Domain Name field. 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 to which it is connected. For Windows Millennium and 2000, right click My Network Places. In Windows Millennium, choose Properties from the menu that appears. In Windows 2000 or XP, choose Properties from the menu that appears. Then, right click Local Area Connection and choose Properties. The Domain name will appear. If you want the PrintServer to be connected to that same Domain, enter that Domain name here. 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 PrintServer. This is the amount of time (measured in seconds) that the 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 might not print properly. If you make any mistakes prior to saving, you can simply hit the Cancel button, to 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.

There are two settingsRetry Interval and Retry Countthat 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.
4. If the connection can be established, and the printer on that port is online, the dialog box shown in Figure 8-5 will be displayed. This screen notifies you that the printer driver is not installed. Click the OK button.
Chapter 9: DHCP Support for the EtherFast Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer
To use DHCP, which assigns non-static IP addresses, you must have a DHCP server and DHCP management software. Otherwise, the PrintServers IP address will remain unknown, and connecting to it will impossible. In this case, ignore DHCP and configure the PrintServer for a static IP address as described in previous sections. To enable DHCP, you must run the Bi-Admin program. By default, DHCP is enabled. When Bi-Admin loads, it scans the network for PrintServers and displays a list of PrintServers. Highlight the PrintServer to be set up, and enter the PrintServers password if one has been assigned. Then click OK. After entering the program and selecting the 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, and then click Save to Device. You can exit the Bi-Admin program. To install the PrintServer driver, see Chapter 4: Windows Driver Setup.
Figure 8-5 5. 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 Servers 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 settingsRetry Interval and Retry Countthat can be adjusted if you have problems connecting to the IPP Server. See the previous section, Changing the IPP Port Settings, for details.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting
If the PrintServer is not working correctly, follow the advice in this chapter. If you have trouble printing, see Chapter 3 first, and then go to Chapter 5. If this Troubleshooting section does not resolve your problem, please see Appendix H to contact Technical Support. Hardware Issues 1. All the LEDs on the front of the PrintServer are off. Check the power supply and the power connection. 2. The PrintServers Status LED stays lit continuously. Reset the Wireless-Ready PrintServer by unplugging the power supply and plugging it back in or pressing the Reset button on the back of the PrintServer. 3. I am using DHCP, and the PrintServer gets an IP Address conflict involving the PrintServer. If the PrintServer is left on when the DHCP server is turned off, the PrintServer will retain its IP Address without informing the DHCP server. Reset the 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 PrintServers LAN LED is not lighting up. Check your cabling and make sure that the Link LED on your hub or switch is lit up. General Printing Issues 1. A printer connected to the PrintServer cannot print or prints garbage. Check the following: 1. Cable connection between the 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 10 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.
Appendix B: About Bi-Directional Printing
Normal printing only sends print signals from a PC to a printer. Bi-directional printing, also called bitronic printing, refers to a printers ability to do just the oppositetalk back to a PC to notify it of a print job status, paper jams, etc. This two-way communication technology can be found in HP, IBM, Panasonic, and other laser or color printers where close contact between the PC and printer is key. In color printing, for example, the printer informs the PC of its constant status in order to mix color inks correctly for optimal quality output. Bi-directional communication, communication from a printer to a PC, is normally handled by a combination of the printer hardware and special software on your computer. Bi-directional printers generally have highly advanced parallel interfaces. These printers often require special parallel ports in order to take full advantage of their features. Using a bi-directional printer on a network poses unique challenges. Unlike a direct PC-to-printer connection in which a bi-directional printer can easily send its signals back to the host PC through the computers parallel port (which is normally located only a few feet away from the printer), a networked printer faces the problem of having to route messages bound for a particular PC through a large array of hubs, switches, file servers, and computers. Unfortunately, most printers are not equipped to handle the complexities of printer-to-PC communication across a network. That does not mean that they cant be used on a network, however. Linksys designed the PrintServers to function with both regular as well as bidirectional printers. Standard print servers cannot work with bi-directional printers, but the PrintServer features a custom design to support both parallel as well as bi-directional parallel interfaces. However, the PrintServer cannot pass messages from the printer back to the printing PCthis limitation is simply an industry standard, and not one of the PrintServer itself. However, the PrintServer can check any printers online and printing status on the network using the Bi-Admin management utility software packaged with the PrintServer. The status-checking feature built into the management software does not require a bi-directional printer to function. If your printer came with special bi-directional software allowing you to monitor printer status, do

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Infrastructure Network - An infrastructure network is a group of computers or other devices, each with a wireless adapter, connected as an 802.11 wireless LAN. In infrastructure mode, the wireless devices communicate with each other and to a wired network by first going through an access point. An infrastructure wireless network connected to a wired network is referred to as a Basic Service Set (BSS). A set of two or more BSS in a single network is referred to as an Extended Service Set (ESS). Infrastructure mode is useful at a corporation scale, or when it is necessary to connect the wired and wireless networks. IP Address - In the most widely installed level of the Internet Protocol (Internet Protocol) today, an IP address is a 32-binary digit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent in packet across the Internet. When you request an HTML page or send e-mail, the Internet Protocol part of TCP/IP includes your IP address in the message (actually, in each of the packets if more than one is required) and sends it to the IP address that is obtained by looking up the domain name in the Uniform Resource Locator you requested or in the e-mail address youre sending a note to. At the other end, the recipient can see the IP address of the Web page requestor or the e-mail sender and can respond by sending another message using the IP address it received. IPX (Internetwork Packet EXchange) - A NetWare communications protocol used to route messages from one node to another. IPX packets include network addresses and can be routed from one network to another. ISP - An ISP (Internet service provider) is a company that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet and other related services such as Web site building and virtual hosting. LAN - A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area (for example, within an office building). Mbps (MegaBits Per Second) - One million bits per second; unit of measurement for data transmission. MIB (Management Information Base) - A set of database objects. This set contains information about a specific device for utilizing SNMP.

Appendix E: Specifications
Standards: Protocol: Ports: IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u, USB 1.0 and 1.1, PCMCIA 2.0 TCP/IP, NetBEUI, AppleTalk One 10/100 RJ-45 Port, One USB Port, One Power Port Type II Slot (for use with WPC11 only)

PCMCIA:

Transfer Speed: LAN: Wireless: Memory: Button: Cabling Type:
10Mbps or 100Mbps (Half Duplex) 20Mbps or 200Mbps (Full Duplex) Up to 11Mbps 512KB Flash Memory Reset Network: UTP Category 5 or better Printer: Standard USB Cable LAN, WLAN, ACT, Err
Appendix F: Environmental
Dimensions: Unit Weight: Power: Operating Temp: Storage Temp: Operating Humidity: Storage Humidity: 4.76" x 3.74" x 1.18" (121 mm x 95 mm x 30 mm) 5.6 oz. (0.16 kg) External, 12V DC, 800 mA 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) -20C to 70C (-4F to 158F) 10% to 85%, Non-Condensing 5% to 90%, Non-Condensing
Appendix G: Warranty Information
BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. 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 DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT. LINKSYS OFFERS CROSS SHIPMENTS, A FASTER PROCESS FOR PROCESSING AND RECEIVING YOUR REPLACEMENT. LINKSYS PAYS FOR UPS GROUND ONLY. ALL CUSTOMERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES. PLEASE CALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS.
Appendix H: Contact Information
For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information Technical Support RMA Issues Fax Email Web FTP Site 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 866-242-8558 949-271-5461 949-265-6655 support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com ftp.linksys.com
Extended Technical Support The 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 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.

Making Connectivity Easier

Instant EtherFast Series

EtherFast Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer

Model No.: PPS1UW

Quick Installation
This sheet will guide you through the basic steps needed to install this product onto your network. If you have any problems during installation, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the User Guide.
Installing the Wireless-Ready PrintServer
Connecting the Wireless-Ready PrintServer to Your Network 1. After powering on the Wireless-Ready PrintServer, plug one end of a UTP Category 5 (or better) cable into the WirelessReady PrintServers LAN Port. 2. Connect the other end of the cable into a networked hub or switch. The distance between the Wireless-Ready PrintServer and the second device should not exceed 328 feet (100 meters). 3. The LAN LED will become active. If the LAN LED does not light up, see the User Guides Troubleshooting section for more information. Connecting a Printer to the Wireless-Ready PrintServer 1. Connect your printer to the Wireless-Ready PrintServers USB port with your USB cable. 2. Power on your printer. Note: After you have run the Autorun program and installed the Bi-Admin 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
2. The installation routine will begin to run and display the following screen. Close any other programs you might have running during this installation procedure and click Next to continue or Cancel to forgo installation.
3. The next screen will request that you choose a destination folder. You can either use the default folder by clicking Next or choose an alternate folder by clicking Browse and selecting a folder from the window that pops up. Click Back to take a step backward in the installation or Cancel to forgo installation.
The Autorun Bi-Admin Management Utility
1. Insert the Setup CD. A built-in autorun will begin the installation of the Wireless-Ready PrintServers Bi-Admin Management Utility. Click the Install tab to continue.
4. The Bi-Admin Management Utility is now installed. Click OK on the final screen and continue to the next section, Installing the Wireless-Ready PrintServers Drivers for installing the USB drivers.

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Installing the Wireless-Ready PrintServers Drivers
1. To begin driver installation, click Start , 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 OK. 2. The Install Wizard window appears. appears and click Next. Read the text that
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 Add New Printer. 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.
3. Click Next to accept the default Destination Directory, shown below (recommended). If you choose to utilize another directory, click Browse and choose the appropriate d i r e c t o r y. Then, click Next.
4. The following screen will assign a Program Folder to 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 Next to continue.

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 add any more printers or Close to complete the installation and configuration procedure. If the Wireless-Ready PrintServer does not appear in this window: Windows 95/98/Millennium users - the Wireless-Ready PrintServer probably does not have an IP address. You can assign one using the Bi-Admin software. See the section on Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management in the User Guide. If you know you are using DHCP through software or your router/hub/switch, try resetting the Wireless-Ready PrintServer and clicking the Browse button again. If this does not work, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the User Guide. Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 users - try resetting the Wireless-Ready PrintServer and clicking the Browse button again. If this does not work, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the User Guide. Installation of the Wireless-Ready PrintServer is now complete. For information on configuring the Wireless-Ready PrintServer on a Windows 95/98/Millennium computer, refer to the Windows 95, 98 and Millennium Port Configuration section in the User Guide. If you are configuring the Wireless-Ready PrintServer on a Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 computer, refer to the Windows NT and 2000 Port Configuration section in the User Guide.
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 Finish to continue. 6. Before setting up and configuring the Print Port, follow the directions on the screen below and click OK to continue.
7. The Print Port Setup screen will display the Wireless-Ready 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 Next. You can also close this screen by clicking Close.

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