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PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch List of Figures Figure 2-1: USB PrintServer’s Back Panel 4 Figure 2-2: The USB PrintServer’s Front Panel 5 Figure 2-3: The USB PrintServer’s Side Panel 5 Figure 2-13: The Broadband Router’s Front Panel 5 Figure 3-1: Connecting to the LAN Port 6 Figure 3-2: Conn...

1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 1: Introduction 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...

4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the USB PrintServerThe Back Panel PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 2: Getting to Know the USB PrintServer The Back Panel The USB PrintServer's ports, where the cables are connected, are located on the back panel. Reset Button Pressing the Reset button will ...

5 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the USB PrintServerThe Front Panel PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Front Panel The PrintServer's LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Status Green. The Status LED will remain continuously lit when a print...

6 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServerOverview PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Before starting the physical installation, make a note of the PrintServer’s Default Name that is located on the bottom of the PrintServer. There is a bar code sticker...

7 Chapter 4: Installing the PrintServer using the Setup WizardInstallation PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 4: Installing the PrintServer using the Setup Wizard Installation 1. To begin installation of the PrintServer, you will use the Setup CD-ROM to run the Setup Wizard. 2. Insert th...

11 Chapter 5: Windows Driver InstallationOverview PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview This section installs the PrintServer’s software on your Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP computers to give them PrintServer printing abilities. The PrintServer is full...

16 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServerOverview PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Overview The PrintServer has been designed to be functional right out of the box with the default settings in the Setup Wizard. However, if you’d like to change these setti...

17 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServerThe Protocol Tab - TCP/IP PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 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 ...

18 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServerThe Protocol Tab - TCP/IP PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 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 as...

19 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServerThe Printer Tab - Internet Printing PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Printer Tab - Internet Printing 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 usefu...

20 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServerThe Printer Tab - Internet Printing PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Printer Tab - Logical Port The Logical Printers tab contains the logical printer settings of the PrintServer. Select from the following fields for each Logical Printer. (See Figure...

21 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServerThe Printer Tab - Internet Printing PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Status Tab - Device The Device tab allows you to view information about the PrintServer. No values can be changed on this screen. This screen is for information only. (See Figure 6...

22 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServerThe Printer Tab - Internet Printing PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch The Exit Tab This tab is used exclusively for exiting the Web-based Utility. (See Figure 6-9.) Select the Exit tab and the screen in Figure 6-9 will appear. Click the Yes button if you...

23 Chapter 7: Internet Printing ProtocolOverview PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 7: Internet Printing Protocol Overview Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) is a new standards-based system to allow remote printing from a PC to any accessible printer. Normally, the printer will be attached...

24 Chapter 7: Internet Printing ProtocolWindows IPP Client Setup PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 2. If Internet access from your location is via a Proxy Server, check Access IPP Server via Proxy Server, and enter details of your Proxy Server. (This will be the same as your Browser configurati...

25 Chapter 7: Internet Printing ProtocolWindows IPP Client Setup PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch • 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...

29 PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 8: Bi-Admin ManagementStarting the Bi-Admin Management Utility Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 1. To start the Bi-Admin program, click on Start , Programs , Print Server Utility , and then Bi-Admin Management Utility , as shown in Figure 8-6...

30 PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Chapter 8: Bi-Admin ManagementThe Bi-Admin Management Utility The Bi-Admin Management Utility The Bi-Admin Management Utility screen will appear next. Any hardware found on the network will appear on the left-hand side of the screen, as shown in Figure 8-9. ...

37 Appendix A: Common Problems and Solutions PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 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 des...

39 Appendix B: About Bi-Directional Printing PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 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 printer’s ability to do just the opposite...

40 Appendix C: Upgrading Firmware PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 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...

41 Appendix D: Windows Help PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 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 Wi...

48 Appendix F: Specifications PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix F: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, USB 1.0/1.1 Ports/Buttons 4 10/100 RJ-45 Ports Auto MDI/MDI-X, Reset Cabling Type Category 5 or better, and USB1.1 cable with Type-B female and Type-A male connectors LEDs St...

49 Appendix G: Warranty Information PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix G: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser ("You") that, for a period of three years, (the "Warranty Period") Your Linksys product will be free of def...

50 Appendix H: Regulatory Information PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch 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 lim...

51 Appendix I: Contact Information PrintServer for USB with 4-Port Switch Appendix I: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a ...