Belkin P74393UK - Manuals

3 2 Introduction 3 2 Introduction 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 is responsible for certifying networking...

3 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 • ...

5 4 Introduction 5 4 Introduction 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 Hardware:• Wireless Router • Wireless Ra...

7 6 7 6 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 Advantages • Temporary LANs for special p...

7 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...

9 8 Overview 9 8 (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 an Ether net network via CAT5 cable. (c) Reset/Test Button (3 functions) Print P...

9 Connecting the Print Server Using the Setup Wizard 9 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Make sure that each computer can print to the USB printer before installing the USB Print Server. 1. Connect your printer directly to each computer on the network and install USB printer drivers (see your printer ...

11 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 on) into the Print Server. 2. Connect the included ...

15 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 ...

17 16 Web Configuration 17 16 Web Configuration 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 the “Enter” key. P74390-A ...

17 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 continue. Web Int...

19 18 Web Configuration 19 18 Web Configuration 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 are critical in a network...

19 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 could cause permane...

21 21 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3. In the “Enter New Port” window, enter a unique name for the port and click “OK”. 4. Click “Close” on the “Printer Ports” window. 5. On the “Ports” tab, select the newly created port; click “Configure Port”. 6. On the next window (Belkin Port 2: Properties), c...

23 Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu 23 se ct io n 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 In most cases, the Belkin Port Monitor (a virtual printer port) software will be automatically installed and configured by the Print Server Setup Wizard. Some advanced users may choose to manually configure the Belkin Port Monit...

25 24 Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu 25 24 Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu 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 should not be changed. Adding a ...

27 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”.

31 30 Troubleshooting 31 30 31 30 Troubleshooting 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 see that the Ether net...

31 31 31 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 Troubleshooting 8 9 se ct io n If the Print Server has been configured before, and the IP address has already been set to another subnet, the best solution is to restore factory defaults on the Print Server. Do this by holding down the reset button while repowering the Prin...

33 32 Troubleshooting 33 32 33 32 Troubleshooting “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 user disable the Print...

33 33 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 Utility screen d...

35 34 35 34 35 34 35 34 35 34 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 666 040

35 35 35 35 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 ...