Page 2 - Sending Print Jobs to Printers Connected; Table of Contents
1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 8 9 10 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Home Networking Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Produ...
Page 3 - What types of connections are used to create a home network?; Introduction
1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 8 9 10 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin USB Print Server. Now you can share your USB-equipped printers with your wired network. The Belkin USB Print Server allows you to connect up to two USB printers directly to your network, eliminating the need to have a dedicated PC...
Page 4 - ct; Wireless Networking Speed
2 Introduction Introduction 3 Introduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 8 9 10 Wireless Networking Speed Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11x, so named by the IEEE, the board that...
Page 5 - Advantages of a wired network:
2 Introduction Introduction 3 Introduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 8 9 10 Advantages of a wired network: • Low cost – on average, wired networking devices are less expensive than wireless networking devices • Faster speeds – common speed is 100Mbps with recent technology providing up to 1000Mbps • ...
Page 6 - Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware
4 Introduction Introduction 5 Introduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 8 9 10 Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Please note that to ensure the performance of your wireless network, you must carefully plan the positioning of your wireless networking hardware. Examples of Wireless Networking...
Page 8 - Product Features; Product Specifications; Overview
6 Overview 7 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 8 9 10 Product Features • Integrated, easy-to-use Print Server Setup Easy Installation Wizard • Ethernet interface, for operation in virtually all Ethernet networks • Easy installation and use • LEDs: Power, Ethernet link, Status, and Error Applications and Adva...
Page 9 - Knowing your Print Server
6 Overview 7 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 8 9 10 Knowing your Print Server (a) PowerLED Solid: Server is ON Off: Server is OFF (b) LAN LED Solid: Connected to Ether net Off: Ether net disconnected Blinking: Transferring data Green: 10Mbps device connected Amber: 100Mbps device connected (c) Status LED S...
Page 10 - Restore Factory Defaults:
8 Overview Connecting the Print Server Using the Setup Wizard 9 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (a) Printer 1/Printer 2 These ports are used to connect one or two USB printers. Note: These ports cannot be expanded using a USB hub. (b) Ether net Port This port is used to connect the Print Server to a...
Page 12 - Connecting the Print Server Using the Setup Wizard; Setup for Advanced Users
10 Connecting the Print Server Using the Setup Wizard Setup for Advanced Users 11 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. Follow instructions from each screen of the Print Server Setup Wizard. 5. When you see the following screen, installation is complete for that PC. Click “Quit” and remove the CD from ...
Page 13 - Install Print Drivers
10 Connecting the Print Server Using the Setup Wizard Setup for Advanced Users 11 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Install Print Drivers Be sure to install the necessary print drivers on each computer that will be accessing the Print Server. Set Up Print Server1. Plug your printer’s USB cable (power ...
Page 17 - Accessing the Web Configuration Menus; Web Configuration
14 15 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Accessing the Web Configuration Menus 1. Connect the included Ether net cable into the Print Server and to an available Ether net port on your router or switch. 2. Power up the Print Server. Allow approximately one minute for the Print Server to boot and obtain ...
Page 18 - Web Interface – Home Page
16 Web Configuration Web Configuration 17 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4. Type the Print Server’s IP address into your Inter net browser from any computer. For example, if your IP address is 192.168.2.225, type “192.168.2.225” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press ...
Page 19 - Web Interface – Login Screen
16 Web Configuration Web Configuration 17 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Web Interface – Login Screen Clicking on any menu item will cause a login prompt to appear. If a password has been set previously, enter it here. New Print Servers ship without passwords; if this is the case, click “Submit” to...
Page 20 - Web Interface – Print Server Configuration
18 Web Configuration Web Configuration 19 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Web Interface – Print Server Configuration This menu allows the user to modify the following parameters:• Print Server Name: This field identifies the Print Server by name, and each Print Server has a unique name. Unique names...
Page 21 - Web Interface – System Settings (Changing Password)
18 Web Configuration Web Configuration 19 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 screen shown below, select the file name of the downloaded firmware, then click “Apply Changes”. The firmware upgrade will take a few minutes. Note: Do not interrupt the process by removing power from the Print Server or you c...
Page 22 - Printing to Multiple Print Servers
20 Printing to Multiple Print Servers 21 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 If more than one Print Server is available on your network, and some computers need to be able to print to more than one Print Server, you will need to install the included Belkin Port Monitor (a virtual printer port) software ...
Page 24 - Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu
22 Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu 23 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7. On the “Available Servers” window, select the Print Server to which you want to print. 8. Click “OK” to close. In the “Belkin Port 2: Properties” window, the name of the Print Server you selected will appear in the window. 9....
Page 26 - Adding a Second Belkin Port Monitor and Configuring It for a
24 Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu 25 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. The Advanced Menu has fields to enter the Print Server’s IP address and the queue name and the port number. Note: The port number field by default is 515. In most cases, the port number shoul...
Page 29 - Sending Print Jobs to Printers Connected to the Print Server
26 Using the Print Server for FTP Printing Using the Print Server for FTP Printing 27 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Sending Print Jobs to Printers Connected to the Print Server Using FTP 1. In Windows, select the printer’s properties. 2. Set the printer port to “File”, click “Apply”.
Page 32 - Cannot find Print Server
30 Troubleshooting 31 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 Troubleshooting 8 9 se ct io n Cannot find Print Server If the Wizard cannot find your Print Server even though it appears to be functioning properly, the problem may be that the Ether net cable connected to the Print Server and Router may be loose. Check to se...
Page 34 - “Cannot communicate with printer” or “printer not
32 Troubleshooting 33 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 12 10 Troubleshooting se ct io n 8 9 “Cannot communicate with printer” or “printer not found” error message appears in Printer Driver Status Monitor Again, this may result from: If those issues are addressed and the problem still exists, Belkin recommends that the...
Page 35 - Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility
32 Troubleshooting 33 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 12 10 Troubleshooting se ct io n 8 9 Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the Setup Uti...
Page 36 - Information; Troubleshooting; Technical Support
34 35 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Information 9 10 se ct io n Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com or www.belkin.com/networking . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 6...
Page 37 - FCC Statement
34 35 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Information 9 10 se ct io n Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact normal operation...
Page 40 - USB Print Server
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