Page 2 - Table of Contents
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Product Overview .................................... 3 Safety Precautions ......................................................... 3Package Contents .......................................................... 4System Requirements ...............
Page 3 - Chapter 1 - Product Overview; Safety Precautions
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Chapter 1 - Product Overview This chapter provides a physical and functional overview of the DPR-1260. Safety Precautions • Unplug this device from its power source before cleaning. Use only a slightly dampened cloth for cleaning. Do not use li...
Page 4 - System Requirements; Package Contents
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview • RangeBooster G ™ Multi-Function Print Server • Detachable Antenna• CAT5 Ethernet Cable• Power Adapter• CD-ROM with Manual and Warranty System Requirements • 10/100 Fast Ethernet Wired or 802.11b/g Wireless Network• Printer with USB Port*• Com...
Page 5 - Introduction
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Introduction D-Link’s new Rangebooster G ™ Multi-Function Print Server (DPR-1260) allows you to wirelessly share up to 4 USB Multi-Function Printers (MFP) on your network. This innovative new print server allows multiple users to Print or Scan ...
Page 6 - Hardware Overview; Connections
6 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview Connections Reset Button Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings. Power Receptor Receptor for the Power Adapter. LAN Port Connect to a network using an Ethernet cable. USB Ports...
Page 7 - LEDs
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section 1 - Product Overview Hardware Overview LEDs WLAN LED A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. LAN LED A solid light indicates connection on the LAN port. This LED blinks during data transmission....
Page 8 - Chapter 2 - Installation
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Installation Chapter 2 - Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the print server is very important. Do not place the print server in an enclosed area such as a closet or cabinet. Setting up the DPR-1260 WARNING: Con...
Page 9 - Wireless Installation Considerations
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Installation Wireless Installation Considerations The D-Link wireless print server lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickn...
Page 10 - UPnP Setup
10 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Installation UPnP Setup 1. Click on Start, right-click on My Computer, and then click Manage. 2. Double-click on Services and Applications. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is only available on Windows ® Me and XP. To enable UPnP or to check if you do have UPnP ...
Page 13 - UPnP Installation
1 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Installation UPnP Installation 1. Click Start and then click Control Panel. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 2. Click Add/Remove Windows Components on the left side. Please wait while the list of Windows Components loads. 3. Scroll down to Networking Services....
Page 14 - Chapter 3 - Configuration; Web-based Configuration Utility
1 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration Chapter 3 - Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new D-Link wireless print server using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility The IP address of your print server will be automatically assign...
Page 15 - Status; Device Information
1 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration The print server name, IP address, MAC address, and fir mware version are displayed here. Server Name: The network name assigned to the print server. IP Address: The print ser ver’s current IP address. M AC A dd r e s s : T h e p r i n t s e r ve ...
Page 16 - Wireless Status
16 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration Radio Status: Displays the status of the print server being associated or disconnected from an access point. SSID: Displays the wireless network the print server is associated with. Channel: Displays the channel that the print server and access p...
Page 17 - Wireless Networks
1 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration This screen will show all the wireless networks that the DPR-1260 detects. The MAC address, SSID, and channel will be displayed. Wireless Networks Discovered: Wireless Networks
Page 18 - Scan
1 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration S e l e c t S c a n n e r B e d ( m o s t c o m m o n ) o r Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). If you select ADF, select the document size from the drop-down menu. Select Full Bed, Letter, Executive, A4, or enter a custom size. Enter an offset in in...
Page 19 - Printer; Advanced Settings
1 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration Both protocols are enabled by default. Raw TCP Port is the most common print method. This protocol uses TCP ports 9100-9103. Enable the protocol to communicate with an attached printer using the print server name and the unique TCP port number ass...
Page 20 - Wireless
0 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration Transmitted wireless packets larger than this size will be fragmented to maintain performance in noisy wireless networks. The valid range is 256-65535. Values larger than about 1560 will prevent fragmentation from taking place. Transmitted wireles...
Page 21 - System
1 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration (Universal Plug and Play) When enabled, the print server can be discovered on the network from UPnP-enabled computers. Windows ® 2000 does not support UPnP. If you are using all Windows ® 2000 computers on your network, disable this feature. UPnP:...
Page 22 - Setup Wizard; Setup
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration Setup Wizard Note: If you are installing the print server for the first time, please follow the steps in the installation guide. If you do not have the installation guide, please configure the wireless settings before running this wizard. Skip to pa...
Page 25 - Network Settings
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration Network Settings S e l e c t D H C P t o g e t t h e I P s e t t i n g s automatically from a router or DHCP server on your network. Select Static to assign an IP address to the print server. Type the desired IP address of the print server. Enter th...
Page 26 - Wireless Settings
6 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration Check the Yes box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, check the No box to disable all the wireless functions. Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Select your network from the drop-do...
Page 28 - Administration Settings
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration Enter a new admin password and click Save to apply the settings. Click Reboot to restart the print server. Click the Reset Configuration button to reset the print server back to the default settings. Administrator Password: Reboot: Reset Configurati...
Page 29 - Update Firmware
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration Visit http://support.dlink.com to download the latest firmware for the DPR-1260. After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse in this window to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Upgrade to start the upgrade process. Al...
Page 30 - Support; Menu
0 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration Support Menu
Page 31 - Supported Devices
1 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Configuration Supported Devices Glossary
Page 32 - Chapter 4 - Wireless Security
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Security Chapter 4 - Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DPR-1260 offers the following types of security: • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access - Pre-Shared Key)• WEP (Wire...
Page 34 - Configure WEP
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Security Configure WEP It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless print server. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added ...
Page 36 - Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting
6 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Section - Troubleshooting Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the DPR-1260. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Wind...
Page 39 - Appendix A - Wireless Basics
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics 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. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wi...
Page 40 - How does wireless work?
0 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics What is Wireless? Wireless or Wi-Fi technology is another way of connecting your computer to the network without using wires. Wi-Fi uses radio frequency to connect wirelessly, so you have the freedom to connect computers anywhere in your home...
Page 42 - Where is wireless used?
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Where is wireless used? Wireless technology is expanding everywhere not just at home or office. People like the freedom of mobility and it’s becoming so popular that more and more public facilities now provide wireless access to attract people....
Page 43 - Wireless Modes
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Appendix A - Wireless Basics Security Don’t let you next-door neighbors or intruders connect to your wireless network. Secure your wireless network by turning on the WPA or WEP security feature on the router. Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it ...
Page 44 - Appendix B - Networking Basics; Check your IP address
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Appendix B - Networking Basics Check your IP address By default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below. Clic...
Page 45 - Statically Assign an IP address
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Appendix B - Networking Basics Statically Assign an IP address If you are not using a DHCP capable gateway/router, or you need to assign a static IP address, please follow the steps below: Step 1Windows ® XP - Click on Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. Win...
Page 46 - Appendix C - Technical Specifications
6 D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Appendix C - Technical Specifications Appendix C - Technical Specifications Standards • IEEE 802.11g • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.3 • IEEE 1284 • USB 2.0 Ports • Power • 4 x USB 2.0 Ports • 10/100 LAN Port Wireless Signal Rates* with Automatic Fallback • 108, 54, 48, 36, 24...
Page 48 - Appendix D - Contact Technical Support
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Appendix D - Contacting Technical Support Appendix D - Contact Technical Support D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact...
Page 49 - Appendix E - Warranty
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Appendix E - Warranty Appendix E - Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or ...
Page 55 - Appendix F - Registration
D-Link DPR-160 User Manual Appendix F - Registration Version 1.2 June 14, 2006 Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Appendix F - Registration