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Manual Building Networks for People Wireless Print Server D-Link DP-311U DP-311U DP-311U DP-311U DP-311U.
2 Content s Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Wireless Basics ...............
3 Content s of Package: D-Link DP-31 1U Fast Ethernet Print Server Manual and W arranty on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide Package Content s If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
4 The D-Link DP-31 1U Print Server is an 802.1 1b wireless print server that also connects to your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network. Now you can locate USB printer services virtually anywhere in your home or office.
5 External Features Port Connectors The DP-31 1U’s USB port is located on its rear panel. The USB can be configured using the PS Admin program or the print server ’s T elnet interface. (See the PS Admin User ’s Guide , available on the CD that came with the DP-31 1U, for information about configuring the print server ’s port s.
6 Power / USB S teady or flashing green light confirms that the Print Server is powered ON . The LED indicator lights up to show that the Print Server is transferring print data through the USB port. Ethernet/WLAN S teady or flashing green light confirms that the Print Server has a good connection to the Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network.
7 Network Cable Connector The Print Server ’s rear p anel features an RJ-45 connector for connection to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable).
8 D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it.
9 St andards-Based T echnology Based on the IEEE 802.1 1b standard, the DP-31 1U is interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of up to 1 1Mbps when used with other D-Link Air devices. Wireless Basics (cont.
10 Setting up the DP-31 1U Inst alling the Print Server W ARNING: Configuration problems may result if the Print Server is powered up without first establishing its network connection. Follow this procedure to avoid complications at the configuration stage.
11 Immediately after power-up, all three of the green LEDs should illuminate steadily for several seconds. Then the USB LED should flash ON three times. Irregularity of the LED during this LED test may mean there is a problem with the LED itself. The actual component tests immediately follow the LED test s.
12 Getting S t arted Below is a sample network using the DP-31 1U. The DP-31 1U has a built- in Web-based management feature that allows users to easily configure and manage their print queue through TCP/IP . W arning! Only a USB printer may be connected to the USB port of the DP-31 1U.
13 When you entered the default IP address, the main screen of the Print Server ’s configuration will appear (see below). In addition to the product information, you can access and control the Print Server ’s configuration through four links on the top of this main screen: Home, Configuration, Network , T ools , and Help .
14 Home Click on Home tab from the tools bar of the main screen to display information of the DP-31 1U’s System Status and Printer S tatus . When you choose and enter the Home tab, it will show you the system information (see below), providing general information regarding the Print Server .
15 Configuration Click on Configuration tab from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Con- figuration Page; it provides the configuration options that include System Device and Port Setting System Device and Port Setting This option will show you settings required to configure the DP-31 1U Print Server .
16 Server Name: The name assigned to the Print Server . Location: (optional) Input a comment indicating where the Print Server is located. Admin Contact: (Optional) Administrator name for the Print Server . Password: By default the DP-31 1U does not have a password.
17 Network Click on the Network tab from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Network Page; it provides network protocol configuration options that include TCP/IP , NetBEUI and AppleTalk TCP/IP Protocol The TCP/IP Protocol section will show you the settings required to configure the DP-31 1U Print Server for TCP/IP printing.
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19 T ools Click on the T ools link from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the T ools Page; it provides the control options that include Print T est and Reset . Reset Print T est section will allow you to send an ASCII text page from the print server to your printer .
20 Help Click on the Help link from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Help Page, it provides a link to D-Link’s support website. D-Link’s support website will provide the most up to date information on your DP-31 1U Print Server . Please check the website regularly for product and firmware updates.
21 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP Open the web browser , and type in the IP Address of the DP-31 1U. For example, type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press the Enter or (Return) Key . Note: The PC’s IP Address must be in the same subnet as the Print Server ’s IP Address for the two devices to communicate.
22 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) At the Configuration window , write down the Port Name for future reference. Y ou will need this information later in the configuration process. Select your Connection Mode Enter the ESS-ID of the remote access point or wireless router you wish to connect to.
23 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window , the screen below appears. (We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown.) If you need to make changes, make sure to click Save after you have made the changes.
24 Go to Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes > Add a Printer Click Next TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued).
25 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Select Local Printer Click Next Select Create a new port. At the pull-down menu, highlight Standard TCP/IP Port.
26 Click OK Input the port name of the port being used by the printer Select “LPR” Select “Custom” Then click on Settings . TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) T ype in the IP address of the Print Server (i.e. 192.168.0.10). The Port Name will automatically be filled in.
27 Click Finish TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Click Next Highlight the printer , as shown. If the desired printer is not on the list, click Have Disk and insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer to install the printer drivers.
28 At this screen, you can input a name for the printer . Click Next Click Next TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Click Finish.
29 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 Open the web browser , and type in the IP Address of the DP-31 1U. For example, type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press the Enter or (Return) Key . Note: The PC’s IP Address must be in the same subnet as the Print Server ’s IP Address for the two devices to communicate.
30 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) At the Configuration window , write down the Port Names for future reference. Y ou will need this information later in the configuration process. Select your Connection Mode Enter the ESS-ID of the remote access point or wireless router you wish to connect to.
31 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window , the screen below appears. (We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown.) If you need to make changes, make sure to click Save after you have made the changes.
32 Go to Start > Settings > Printers Double-click on the Add Printer icon. Click Next TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued).
33 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Select Local Printer Click Next Select Create a new port at the pull-down menu, highlight Standard TCP/IP Port.
34 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click Next Click Next T ype in the IP Address of the Print Server in the Printer Name or IP Address field. The Port Name field will automatically be filled in. Select “Custom” Then click on Settings .
35 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click Finish Click OK Input the port name of the port being used by the printer Select “LPR” Click Next.
36 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) At this screen, you can input a name for the printer . Click Next Click Next Highlight the printer , as shown. If the desired printer is not on the list, click Have Disk and insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer to install the printer drivers.
37 Click Finish The printer is now ready for printing with Windows 2000 on your network. TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click Next Select Do not share this printer .
38 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me Open the web browser , and type in the IP Address of the DP-31 1U. For example, type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field.
39 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) At the Configuration window , write down the Port Name for future reference. Y ou will need this information later in the configuration process.
40 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window , the screen below appears. (We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown.) If you need to make changes, make sure to click Save after you have made the changes.
41 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Click Add Highlight Client Click Add Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel Double-click on Network.
42 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) At this window , click Have Disk. Click OK to accept the location of the file. 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 1. 2. 3. Highlight lpr .inf 4. Click OK Insert the DP-31 1U CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
43 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Click OK Y ou should now be back to the Network Properties Page. Highlight LPR for TCP/IP Printing. Click Properties.
44 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) The Port name and IP Address will be displayed. (The Port Name at right is just an example.) Click OK T ype in the IP Address of the DP-301U. Make sure the Port Name is accu- rate. (The Port Name at right is just an example.
45 Click OK Windows will ask for a restart. Click Ye s TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued).
46 Once your computer has rebooted, click on St art > Settings > Printers > Add Printer When the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, Click Next.
47 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) At the next screen, browse for the printer port. Highlight the port as shown. (The Port Name in this window is just an example.) Click OK If the network path is not specified, type in the IP Address of the DP-31 1U and the Port Name.
48 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Select Ye s to print a test page. Click Finish Go to Start > Settings > Printers Check to see that your printer is installed.
49 Unix/Linux Printing Please refer to the PS Admin Manual on the CD included with your purchase for information on setting up the Print Server in Unix/Linux.
50 Setting up Apple T alk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X At the Configure pull-down menu, select Manually Open your System Preferences window and Click Network. With Mac OSX you can use AppleT alk or LPR printers using IP protocols for printing through Print Servers.
51 The default IP Address of the Print Server is 192.168.0.10. Manually change your IP Address to 102.168.0.x, where x is any number between 1 and 254 (except 10 which is the IP Address of the Print Server .) The IP Addresses and Subnet Mask shown here are examples only .
52 Setting up Apple T alk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) T o print, open a document and select File > Print from the menu. Select Edit Printer List from the Printer dialog box.
53 Setting up Apple T alk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) Select the printing protocol preferred, AppleT alk or LPR Printers using IP . AppleT alk protocol: After selecting AppleT alk the Port Name of the Print Server will be dis- played. The Port Name shown here is an example only .
54 Setting up Apple T alk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) LPR Printers using IP protocol: When you select LPR Printers using IP Proto- col, this window will ap- pear . T ype the IP Address of the Print Server into the LPR Printer ’ s Address field .
55 Setting up Apple T alk Printing in Mac OS 9 The AppleT alk network protocol is used with computers using the MacOS operating system. It can be used for network communications over standard Ethernet or Fast Ethernet using the EtherT alk transport, or over a proprietary low-speed LocalT alk transport.
56 Printing from MacOS Client Workst ations The exact procedure for selecting a PostScript printer connected to your Print Server may vary slightly , depending on what printer driver version you are using. The procedure described below assumes you are using the LaserWriter 8.
57 Printing from MacOS Client Workstations (continued) If you have not previously set this printer as the default, your computer will prompt you for a PostScript Printer Description file. Choose Select PPD. If you wish to access this setting in the future, you can use the Setup button in the Chooser window .
58 Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsof t Windows XP . Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www .homenethelp.com and http://www .
59 Networking Basics (continued) Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In this window , select the best description of your computer . If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router , select the second option as shown.
60 Networking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.
61 Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, Click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer .
62 Networking Basics In this window , select the best option. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. Y ou will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
63 Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files. Please read the information under Here’ s how in the screen below . After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network.
64 Networking Basics The new settings will take effect when you rest art the computer . Click Ye s to restart the computer . Y ou have completed configuring this computer . Next, you will need to run the Net- work Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.
65 Networking Basics How to assign a Name to your computer T o name your computer , please follow these directions in Windows XP : Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click My Computer Select Properties and Click Select the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window .
66 Networking Basics How to assign a Name to your Computer I n this window , enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name.
67 Networking Basics (continued) How to find your IP Address in W indows XP This window will appear . Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a S tatic IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Note:.
68 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a S tatic IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Double-click Network Connections Double-click Properties Right-click Local Area Connections.
69 Input your IP Address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.
70 T echnical S pecifications Printer Connection Printer Port: USB port (ver 1.1) Bidirectional Communication: Network Connection Network St andards: IEEE 802.
71 Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone.
72 Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the p.
73 After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package.
74 Governing Law : This Limited W arranty shall be governed by the laws of the S tate of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limit ations and exclusions may not apply .
75 The Canon Printer Canon BJC-55, 85 Canon S100SP Canon S200SP Canon S300 Canon S330 Canon S400SP Canon S450 Canon S520 Canon S600 Canon S750 Canon S4500 Canon S6300 Canon S9000 The Epson Printer Eps.
76 Appendix: DP-31 1U Printer Comp atibility List for Windows (continued) Other printers from the brands listed above may also be supported. For an updated compatibility list please visit: http://www .
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