How-to-congure a network printer through Linksys PSUS4 print server in Win XP
Keonwook Kang October 2, 2007 In this short How-to report, I will explain how to set up a network printer using TCP/IP printer port. This method requires that the network printer has a static IP address, you know what the IP address is and there is no rewall between the printer and your local machine. 1. Click start and Printers and Faxes to open.

2. Click add printer.

3. Type Next when you see Add Printer Wizard.
4. Select Local printer attached to this computer and click Next.
5. Select Create a new port and choose Standard TCP/IP Port in the drop-down menu. Click Next.
6. You see a window of Printer Port Wizard as shown in the below. Click Next.
7. Type the network printer IP address and click Next.
8. If you see an error saying A port with that name already exists. Choose another port name, click File-Server Properties in the window of Printers and Faxes. In the window as shown below, delete the port with the same name.
9. Select Custom and click Settings.
10. Select LPR in Protocol and type L1 for queue name. L1 means parallel port 1.
11. Click Next in the window of Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard and you will see the following window. Click Finish.
12. Install printer driver. Select your printers manufacturer and appropriate driver. Click Next. In case you do not have HP Laserjet 1320 driver, you can download it from the HP website, http://h20000.www2.hp.com/ bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId= 410624&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=410622&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID= 228
13. Type printer name and click Next.
14. Print a test page to see if the network printer is installed properly. Click Next.
15. After all, you will see the following window and you are done.

References

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How to Use this User Guide
This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the PrintServer easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User Guide: This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the PrintServer. This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the PrintServer. This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the PrintServer.
In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this: word: definition.
Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description
Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section in the Table of Contents.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome Whats in this Guide?
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the USB PrintServer
The Back Panel The Front Panel
Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer
Overview Connecting the USB PrintServer to your Network
Chapter 4: Installing the PrintServer using the Setup Wizard

Installation

Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation

Overview Installation

Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer
Overview The Setup Tab The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP The Printer Tab - Internet Printing
Chapter 7: Internet Printing Protocol
Overview Windows IPP Client Setup
Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol
Chapter 9: Bi-Admin Management
Overview Bi-Admin Installation Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility The Bi-Admin Management Utility
Appendix A:Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Appendix B: About Bi-Directional Printing Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware Appendix D: Windows Help Appendix E: Glossary Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Warranty Information Appendix H: Regulatory Information Appendix I: Contact Information

List of Figures

Figure 2-1: USB PrintServers Back Panel Figure 2-2: The USB PrintServers Front Panel Figure 2-3: The USB PrintServers Side Panel Figure 2-13: The Broadband Routers Front Panel Figure 3-1: Connecting to the LAN Port Figure 3-2: Connecting to the USB Port Figure 3-3: Connecting to the Power Port Figure 4-1: Welcome Figure 4-2: Searching for the USB PrintServer Figure 4-3: USB PrintServer Setup Figure 4-4: Password Figure 4-5: Basic Settings Figure 4-6: IP Settings Figure 4-7: Set PrintServers Password Figure 4-8: Confirmation Figure 4-9: Congratulations Figure 4-20: Properties Figure 4-21: TCP/IP Figure 4-22: IP Address igure 4-34: Properties Figure 4-35: TCP/IP Figure 4-36: IP Address Figure 4-48: Confirmation Figure 4-60: Properties Figure 4-61: TCP/IP Figure 4-62: IP Address Figure 4-74: Properties Figure 4-75: TCP/IP Figure 4-76: IP Address Figure 5-1: Welcome 10 11

Figure 5-2: Drivers Welcome Figure 5-3: Choose Destination Location Figure 5-4: Select Program Folder Figure 5-5: Copy Folder Figure 5-6: Setup Complete Figure 5-7: TCP/IP Figure 5-8: IP Address Figure 5-9: Added Successfully Figure 5-10: Configure Printer Port Figure 5-20: IP Address Figure 5-32: IP Address Figure 6-1: Setup Figure 6-2: TCP/IP Figure 6-3: Apple Talk Figure 6-4: NetBEUI Figure 6-5: Internet Printing Figure 6-6: Logical Port Figure 6-7: Device Status Figure 6-8: Router IP Figure 6-9: Exit Figure 6-10: Time Setting Figure 6-11: Setup Tab - DDNS Figure 6-12: Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone Figure 7-1: Configure IPP Port Figure 7-2: AddPort Figure 7-3: Configure IPP Port Figure 7-4: Locate Your Printer Figure 7-5: Connect to Printer Figure 8-1: Welcome Figure 8-2: Bi-Admin Setup Welcome Figure 8-3: Choose Destination Location Figure 8-4: Select Program Folder Figure 8-5: Setup Complete
Figure 8-6: Connected Protocol Figure 8-7: Searching for Device Figure 8-8: Setup Complete Figure 8-9: Bi-Admin Management Utility Figure 8-10: Device Information Figure 8-11: Verify Password Figure 8-12: Printer Status Figure 8-13: Printer Configuration Figure 8-14: Verify Password Figure 8-15: Configuration - System Figure 8-16: Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) Figure 8-17: Fixed IP Address Figure 8-23: Setup Complete Figure 8-18: Apple Talk Figure 8-19: NetBEUI Figure 8-20: Internet Printing Figure 8-21: Port Figure 8-22: Attached Remote Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the Linksys PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch (PrintServer). The PrintServer will allow you to network your printers. The Linksys PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch is a double upgrade for your network. First, it lets you connect a USB printer directly to your network, eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print serving chores. Using a PrintServer frees up your "print share PC" so you don't have to leave it on all the time. It also removes the printing bottleneck, and sets your PC free to do more useful work. In addition, the PrintServer includes a 4-port 10/100 switch, so you can easily add more devices to your network. All four ports are auto speed negotiating, and have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection, so you don't have to worry about the cable type. Each port independently negotiates the best speed and half- or full-duplex mode, for up to 200Mbps of bandwidth per port. Fast store-and-forward switching prevents damaged packets from being passed on into the network. A user-friendly Setup Wizard makes installation easy, the compact case fits anywhere, and the one megabyte print buffer size handles even large graphics-intensive print jobs. Let the Linksys PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch bring efficiency to your printing tasks and expand your network, in one cost-effective device.

Whats in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the PrintServer. Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the PrintServerrs applications and this User Guide. Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer This chapter describes the physical features of the PrintServer. Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer This chapter instructs you on how to connect the PrintServer to your network.
Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome
Chapter 4: Installing the PrintServer using the Setup Wizard This chapter instructs you on how to use the Setup Wizard to install your PrintServer. Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation This chapter explains how to install the Windows driver for the PrintServer. Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer This chapter explains how to configure the PrintServer using the web-based utility. Chapter 7: Internet Printing Protocol This chapter instruct you on how to use the PrintServer as an IPP server so you can remotely print. Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Management This chapter explains how to configure the PrintServer using the Bi-Admin Management utility. Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix describes some problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the PrintServer. Appendix B: About Bi-Directional Printing This appendix describes bi-directional printing. Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on your PrintServer if you should need to do so. Appendix D: Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol. Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter. This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computers Ethenet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the PrintServer. Appendix F: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the PrintServer. Appendix H: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the PrintServer.

Figure 4-3: USB PrintServer Setup
Chapter 4: Installing the PrintServer using the Setup Wizard Installation
6. The Password screen, Figure 4-4, will appear next. Enter the default password admin in the field. Click Enter. 7. The Basic Settings screen, shown in Figure 4-5, will appear. If you want to change the Device Name or Domain Name, enter the Device Name and Domain Name in the respective fields. Click Next. Click Back to return to the previous screen.

Figure 4-4: Password

Figure 4-5: Basic Settings
8. The IP Settings screen, Figure 4-6, appears next. If your network uses a router with a DHCP Internet Protocol setting that automatically assigns an IP address, select Automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP). If your network uses a static IP address, select Set IP configuration manually, and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway in the fields provided. Click Next. Click Back to return to the previous screen. 9. The next screen that appears is the Set PrintServers Password screen, shown in Figure 4-7. If you want to change your password, enter your current password in the Current Password screen. Enter the new password in the New Password field, then enter it again in the Verify Password field. Click Next. Click Back to return to the previous screen.

Figure 4-6: IP Settings

Figure 4-7: Set PrintServers Password
10. The Confirmation screen appears next. See Figure 4-8. Your old and new settings will be displayed. If you want to make a change, click No and you will exit the Setup Wizard; You will have to start the Setup Wizard again. If the settings are correct and you want to save the changes, click Yes. 11. The Congratulations screen, shown in Figure 4-9, will appear. The Setup Wizard is complete. You will need to install the driver next. To continue and install the driver, click User Install at the bottom of the Congratulations screen, and go to Chapter 5: Driver Installation.

Figure 4-8: Confirmation

Figure 4-9: Congratulations
This section installs the PrintServers software on your Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP computers to give them PrintServer printing abilities. The PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP. At this point, you must have: the PrintServer hardware installed on your network. If not, see Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer. TCP/IP installed on each of your computers. an IP address assigned to each of the computers on your network. 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 8: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management. 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\PTP onto a floppy disk. HAVE YOU: already set up your printer? Linksys recommends that you set up your printer and install your printers driver before you install the PrintServers driver.

Figure 5-10: Configure Printer Port
The PrintServer has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings in the Setup Wizard. However, if youd like to change these settings, you can use the PrintServer s web-based utility. This chapter will describe each web page in the utility and each pages key functions. The utility can be accessed via your web browser through the use of a computer. To access the web-based utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the PrintServer s IP address in the Address field. Then press Enter. NOTE: Use the PrintServers IP address that you noted during the Setup Wizard. Otherwise, insert the Setup CD-ROM, and when the Welcome screen appears, click on Setup Wizard. Follow the instructions until you reach the third screen, (refer to Chapter 4, Figure 4-3) where the IP address will be shown. After you note the IP address, click Back until you reach the Welcome screen of the Setup Wizard. Click Exit. There are five main tabs: Setup, Protocol, Printer, Status, and Exit. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.

The Setup Tab

The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. (See Figure 6-1.) This screen allows you to change the PrintServer 's general settings. Change these settings as described here and click the Save button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes. PSUS4 Device Name. Enter the PrintServers name in the field. The name can be located on a sticker that is on the bottom of the PrintServer. Password. To change the PrintServers password, enter the Current Password in the field. Enter the New Password in the field, then enter the new password again in the Verify Password field. Protocols. Check the box(es) for AppleTalk or NetBEUI, as they apply to your network. Change these settings as described here and click the Save button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes.

Figure 6-1: Setup

Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Overview
The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP
Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TCP/IP values of the PrintServer. (See Figure 6-2.) IP Address. If you are using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. By default, Obtain an IP Address Automatically is enabled. If you need to assign the PrintServer a Fixed IP Address (also known as Static IP Address), select Use the Following IP Address, and enter the appropriate values under IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. 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. Connection. 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. Change these settings as described here and click the Save button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes.

Figure 6-2: TCP/IP

The Protocol Tab - Apple Talk
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. (See Figure 6-3.) Communication. The Printer Object type can be obtained from the manufacturer of the printer. Enter the type of printer in the field. For each printer connected to the PrintServer, you will choose the Communications Protocol that allows the devices on the network to communicate. Select the type of Communication Protocol you will use, ASCII or Binary for each printer, according to the recommendation of the printers manufacturer. Change these settings as described here and click the Save button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes. Figure 6-3: Apple Talk
Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP
The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI
NetBEUI connection settings of the PrintServer are available on this tab. (See Figure 6-4.) Domain Name. 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 98, 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 Me and 2000, right click My Network Places. In Windows Me, 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. Figure 6-4: NetBEUI Options. You can 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. Change these settings as described here and click the Save button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes.

Figure 8-18: Apple Talk

Figure 8-19: NetBEUI
Internet Printing (Figure 8-20) Enter the address of your mail server in the Mail Server IP Address fields. (This value must be a fixed IP address.) Enter the Mail Account name and Password next. Enter the password again in the Confirm 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 Interval: field. You may also 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 Mail Account: field. Select the Default Printer Port from the drop down menu. Enter the Printer Model in the field provided. You can find this in the Device Manager. Place a check mark next to your preferences for options. Select Print every Mail, Banner Printing (default), or Mail response when Printed. Click the Get Defaults button if you want to return the settings to the default settings. When finished making your changes on this tab, click the OK button to save these changes, or click the Cancel button to undo your changes. For more information, click the Help button. Port (Figure 8-21) Select the number of the Selected Physical Port from the drop-down menu. Select the Handshake Signal: Busy Only or Busy & Ack. Select the Printer Type: High Speed or Low Speed. Select the Selected Logical Port from the drop-down menu, then the physical port you want to map it to from the drop-down menu for Map to Physical Port. If you select Yes for Convert LF to LF+CR, the LF (line feed) characters are changed to LF+CR (line feed +carriage return). In the field for Prefix of Job, enter the printer control string (in hexadecimal characters) to be sent to the printer before each print job. This string cannot exceed 30 characters. In the field for Suffix of Job, enter the printer control string (in hexadecimal characters) to be sent to the printer after each print job. This string cannot exceed 30 characters. Click the Get Defaults button if you want to return the settings to the default settings. When finished making your changes on this tab, click the OK button to save these changes, or click the Cancel button to undo your changes. For more information, click the Help button. Upgrade. You may use this option to upgrade the firmware of the PrintServer. Refresh. This option allows you to refresh the device list after you change the name or IP Address of a device. The screen does not refresh automatically. Exit. This option allows you to exit the program. InitDevice. The available options are Reset Device, Restore to Factory Default, Attached Remote, and Connected Protocol. Figure 8-21: Port

Figure 8-20: Internet Printing
If you click Attached Remote, the screen in Figure 8-22 appears. To add a cross segment print server, enter the IP address in the fields, and click the Set button. Click Cancel to undo any changes. For more information, click the Help button.
Diagnostic. Diagnostic allows you to Print Test Page. Figure 8-22: Attached Remote Help. The two options are Help Topics and About Bi-Admin. These help files offer extensive advice and details about all of the PrintServers functions and capabilities.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix consists of Common Problems and Solutions. Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the PrintServer. Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems. If you cant find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
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 8. If this Troubleshooting section does not resolve your problem, please see Appendix I to contact Technical Support.
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. 5. 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.
Appendix A: Common Problems and Solutions
6. 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. 7. To start over, I need to set the PrintServer to factory default. Unplug the power to the PrintServer. Press in the Reset button and plug in the power and continue to hold for 10 seconds. This will return the password and other settings on the PrintServer to the factory default settings. In other words, the PrintServer will revert to its original factory configuration. 8. I need to upgrade the firmware. In order to upgrade the firmware with the latest features, you need to go to the Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www.linksys.com. Follow these steps: 1. Go to the Linksys website at http://www.linksys.com and download the latest firmware. 2. To upgrade the firmware, follow the steps in Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware.

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 bi-directional 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 not use it with the PrintServerthe software is most likely not networkcapable. 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. 39

Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware
The PrintServer's firmware is upgraded through the Bi-Admin Management utility. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys's website at www.linksys.com. 2. Open the Bi-Admin Management utility. 3. Click on Main => Upgrade Firmware. 4. Click the Files. button to browse for the file. 5. Then, click the Upgrade button to upgrade the firmware. Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware

Appendix D: Windows Help

All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

TCP/IP

Before a computer can communicate with the PrintServer, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network. This is true for wireless networks as well. Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP/IP enabled. Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP/IP.

Shared Resources

If you wish to share printers, folder, or files over your network, Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources.
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places
Other PCs on your network will appear under Network Neighborhood or My Network Places (depending upon the version of Windows you're running). Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network.

Appendix E: Glossary

802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices. Access Point - Device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless network. Adapter - This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC. Ad-hoc - A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point. Backbone - The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together, and handles the most data. Bandwidth - The transmission capacity of a given device or network. Beacon Interval - The frequency interval of the beacon, which is a packet broadcast by a router to synchronize a wireless network. Bit - A binary digit. Boot - To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions. Bridge - A device that connects two different kinds of local networks, such as a wireless network to a wired Ethernet network. Broadband - An always-on, fast Internet connection. 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.

Buffer - A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data. Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data loss in a network. CTS (Clear To Send) - A signal sent by a device to indicate that it is ready to receive data. Daisy Chain - A method used to connect devices in a series, one after the other. Database - A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - The capability of having a website, FTP, or e-mail server-with a dynamic IP address-use a fixed domain name. Default Gateway - A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that lets one device on a local network, known as a DHCP server, assign temporary IP addresses to the other network devices, typically computers. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - Removes the Router's firewall protection from one PC, allowing it to be "seen" from the Internet. DNS (Domain Name Server) - The IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses. Domain - A specific name for a network of computers. Download - To receive a file transmitted over a network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - An always-on broadband connection over traditional phone lines. DSSS (Direct-Sequence Spread-Spectrum) - A type of radio transmission technology that includes a redundant bit pattern to lessen the probability of data lost during transmission. Used in 802.11b networking. DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency.
Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Encryption - Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people. Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium. Finger - A program that tells you the name associated with an e-mail address. Firewall - Security measures that protect the resources of a local network from intruders. Firmware - 1. In network devices, the programming that runs the device. 2. Programming loaded into read-only memory (ROM) or programmable read-only memory (PROM) that cannot be altered by end-users. Fragmentation - Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) - A standard protocol for sending files between computers over a TCP/IP network and the Internet. Full Duplex - The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously. Gateway - A system that interconnects networks. Half Duplex - Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line, but only one direction at a time. Hardware - The physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other information technology devices. HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops networking standards. Infrastructure - Currently installed computing and networking equipment. Infrastructure Mode - Configuration in which a wireless network is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.

IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISM band - Radio band used in wireless networking transmissions. ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet. LAN (Local Area Network) - The computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office. MAC (Media Access Control) Address - The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device. Mbps (Megabits Per Second) - One million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission. Multicasting - Sending data to a group of destinations at once. NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet. Network - A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users. NNTP (Network News Transfer Protocol) - The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet. Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - A type of modulation technology that separates the data stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel. Used in 802.11a, 802.11g, and powerline networking. Packet - A unit of data sent over a network. Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) - A standard protocol used to retrieve e-mail stored on a mail server. Port - 1. The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter. 2. The virtual connection point through which a computer uses a specific application on a server.
PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides authentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe. Preamble - Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic. RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires. Roaming - The ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection. Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together, such as a local network and the Internet. RTS (Request To Send) - A packet sent when a computer has data to transmit. The computer will wait for a CTS (Clear To Send) message before sending data. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a "program". Spread Spectrum - Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission. SSID (Service Set IDentifier) - Your wireless network's name. Static IP Address - A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network. Static Routing - Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path. Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Switch - 1. Device that is the central point of connection for computers and other devices in a network, so data can be shared at full transmission speeds. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.

Appendix H: Regulatory Information
FCC STATEMENT This PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 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 device Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receivers Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
EC Declaration of Conformity (Europe) In compliance with the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and Amendment Directive 93/ 68/EEC, this product meets the requirements of the following standards: EN55022 Emission EN55024 Immunity Industry Canada (Canada) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe (B) est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Appendix I: Contact Information
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