Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Wireless-G PrintServer Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other br...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction
Wireless-G PrintServer Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer 4 The Bottom Panel 4 The Front Panel 5 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer 6 Overview 6 Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 6 Placement Options 7 C...
Page 5 - List of Figures
Wireless-G PrintServer List of Figures Figure 2-1: PrintServer’s Bottom Panel 4 Figure 2-2: PrintServer’s Front Panel 5 Figure 3-1: Connect to the Ethernet Port 6 Figure 3-2: Connect to the USB Port 6 Figure 3-3: Connect to the Power Port 6 Figure 3-4: Desktop Placement 7 Figure 4-1: Welcome 8 Figur...
Page 6 - Figure 7-21: Add Cross Segment PrintServer
Wireless-G PrintServer Figure 6-8: Wireless Tab - Security (WEP) 25 Figure 6-9: Printer - Internet Printing 26 Figure 6-10: Printer - Logical Port 27 Figure 6-11: Status Tab - Device 28 Figure 6-12: Firmware Upgrade 28 Figure 6-13: Status Tab - Printer 29 Figure 6-14: Status Tab - Wireless 29 Figure...
Page 7 - Welcome
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer. The PrintServer lets you connect a USB printer directly to your network, eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print sharing chores. Using a PrintServ...
Page 8 - What’s in this Guide?
2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G PrintServer What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the PrintServer. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the PrintServer’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Getting to Know the ...
Page 10 - Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer; The Bottom Panel; USB Connector-Type A
4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServerThe Bottom Panel Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer The Bottom Panel The PrintServer’s ports and Reset button are located on the bottom panel. Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. Ethernet The Eth...
Page 11 - The Front Panel
5 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServerThe Front Panel Wireless-G PrintServer The Front Panel The PrintServer’s LEDs are located on the front panel. Power Green/Orange. If the Power LED is continuously lit green, then the PrintServer is ready for use. The LED flashes green when the PrintServer ...
Page 12 - Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer; Overview; Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network
6 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServerOverview Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Before starting the physical installation, note the PrintServer’s default name, which starts with “LK” (for example, LK71107). The default name is shown in the Server field on the Pr...
Page 13 - Placement Options
7 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServerPlacement Options Wireless-G PrintServer Placement Options There are different ways to place the PrintServer. The first way is to place the PrintServer horizontally on a surface, so it sits on four small rubber pads. You can also use the included velcro to moun...
Page 14 - Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard; Installation
8 Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup WizardInstallation Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation To install the PrintServer, you will use the Setup CD-ROM to run the Setup Wizard. It is highly recommended that you use a com...
Page 19 - Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation
13 Chapter 5: Windows Driver InstallationOverview Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview This section installs the PrintServer’s software on your Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP computers so they can use the PrintServer for print jobs. (The PrintServer is fully compatible...
Page 22 - Starting the Print Driver Utility
16 Chapter 5: Windows Driver InstallationStarting the Print Driver Utility Wireless-G PrintServer Starting the Print Driver Utility 1. Click Start , Programs , Print Server Utility , and then Print Driver Setup . If the Print Driver Setup icon has been created, you can double-click it instead. 2. Th...
Page 25 - The Setup Tab; WPS54G Device Name; Protocols
19 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Setup Tab Wireless-G PrintServer The Setup Tab The first screen that appears is the Setup tab and allows you to change the PrintServer’s general settings. WPS54G Device Name Enter the PrintServer’s name in the field provided. T...
Page 26 - IP Address; Connection
20 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Protocol Tab - TCP/IP Wireless-G PrintServer The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TCP/IP values of the PrintServer. IP Address Obtain an IP Address Automatically . If your network router is using...
Page 27 - The Protocol Tab - AppleTalk; Communication
21 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Protocol Tab - AppleTalk Wireless-G PrintServer The Protocol Tab - AppleTalk AppleTalk is a network communications protocol that allows computers to talk to each other using Ethernet. Typically only Macintoshes use AppleTalk, a...
Page 28 - The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI; Options
22 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Protocol Tab - NetBEUI Wireless-G PrintServer The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI NetBEUI connection settings of the PrintServer are available on this tab. Domain Name Enter the name of the domain that you want the PrintServer associate...
Page 29 - The Protocol Tab - SNMP; General; Management Stations
23 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Protocol Tab - SNMP Wireless-G PrintServer The Protocol Tab - SNMP Use this screen to view or change the PrintServer’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) settings. The PrintServer supports SNMP, which allows network admi...
Page 30 - The Wireless Tab - Basic; Configuration
24 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless-G PrintServer The Wireless Tab - Basic This screen allows you to change the PrintServer’s basic wireless settings. Configuration Regulatory Domain and MAC Address . The PrintServer’s Regulatory Dom...
Page 31 - The Wireless Tab - Security; Wireless Security
25 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Wireless Tab - Security Wireless-G PrintServer The Wireless Tab - Security Configure the security of your wireless network on this screen. There are two options available, Pre-Shared Key and Wired Equivalent Privacy, which is k...
Page 32 - The Printer Tab - Internet Printing; Mail Server; Printer
26 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Printer Tab - Internet Printing Wireless-G PrintServer 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 espe...
Page 33 - The Printer Tab - Logical Port; Select Printer; Details
27 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Printer Tab - Logical Port Wireless-G PrintServer The Printer Tab - Logical Port The Logical Printers tab contains the logical printer settings of the PrintServer. Configure them for each Logical Printer. The PrintServer has si...
Page 34 - The Status Tab - Device; Server Details
28 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Status Tab - Device Wireless-G PrintServer The Status Tab - Device The Device tab allows you to view information about the PrintServer. Server Details The PrintServer’s settings and status information are displayed here. No val...
Page 35 - The Status Tab - Printer; Link Info; The Exit Tab
29 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Status Tab - Printer Wireless-G PrintServer The Status Tab - Printer The Printer tab allows you to view information about the Printers. No values can be changed on this screen. This screen is for information only. Port 1 (USB P...
Page 38 - Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility
32 Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 7: Bi-Admin ManagementStarting the Bi-Admin Management Utility Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 1. To start the Bi-Admin program, click Start , Programs , Print Server Utility , and then Bi-Admin Management Utility . If the Bi-Admin Management Utility icon h...
Page 39 - The Bi-Admin Management Utility; Menu Options
33 Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 7: 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. The Utility can be managed from this scr...
Page 50 - Installing using setup.exe
44 Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)Overview Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Overview Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) is a standards-based system that allows remote printing from a PC to any accessible printer. Normally, the printer will be attached to a...
Page 52 - Changing the IPP Port Settings; IPP Client Setup for Windows XP
46 Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)Windows IPP Client Setup Wireless-G PrintServer Changing the IPP Port Settings After the IPP port is created, you can reach the Configure IPP Port screen by performing these steps: 1. Open the Printers folder ( Start => Settings => Printers ). 2. R...
Page 53 - IPP Client Setup for Windows 2000
47 Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)Windows IPP Client Setup Wireless-G PrintServer 6. On the Specify a Printer screen, select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network , and enter the URL of the IPP Server as follows (ip_address represents the IP Address of the I...
Page 54 - Using IPP Printers
48 Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)Windows IPP Client Setup Wireless-G PrintServer 7. If the connection can be established, and the printer on that port is online, the Connect to Printer dialog box will be displayed. This screen notifies you that the printer driver is not installed. Click...
Page 55 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions
49 Appendix A: Common Problems and Solutions Wireless-G PrintServer 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 descriptions below ...
Page 57 - Appendix B: Wireless Security; Security Precautions
51 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless-G PrintServer Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific ac...
Page 60 - Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing
54 Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing Wireless-G PrintServer Appendix C: 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—talk back to a ...
Page 61 - Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware
55 Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware Wireless-G PrintServers Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware Use the PrintServer’s Web-based Utility to upgrade its firmware. Follow these instructions: 1. Visit www.linksys.com and download the firmware upgrade file for the Wireless-G PrintServer. 2. Extract the file on ...
Page 62 - Appendix E: Windows Help; Shared Resources
56 Appendix E: Windows Help Wireless-G PrintServer Appendix E: Windows Help All Linksys 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 Windows He...
Page 70 - Appendix G: Specifications
64 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G PrintServer Appendix G: Specifications Model WPS54G Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, USB 2.0 Ports Power, Ethernet, USB Printer Button Reset Cabling Type USB 2.0, UTP CAT5 LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wireless, USB Security Features WEP, WPA-PSK WEP...
Page 71 - Appendix H: Warranty Information
65 Appendix H: Warranty Information Wireless-G PrintServer Appendix H: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Yo...
Page 72 - Appendix I: Regulatory Information
66 Appendix I: Regulatory Information Wireless-G PrintServer Appendix I: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecti...
Page 74 - Chapter J: Contact Information
68 Appendix J: Contact Information Wireless-G PrintServer Chapter J: 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 product you want ...
