Page 3 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction
Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer 3 The Back Panel 3 The Front Panel 4 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer 5 Overview 5 Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 5 Chapter 4: ...
Page 5 - List of Figures; Figure 3-3: Connecting to the Parallel Port
Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 List of Figures Figure 2-1: PrintServer’s Back Panel 3 Figure 2-2: PrintServer’s Front Panel 4 Figure 3-1: Connecting to the LAN Port 5 Figure 3-2: Connecting to the USB Port 5 Figure 3-3: Connecting to the Parallel Port 5 Figure 3-4: Connecting to the Power Port 5...
Page 6 - Figure 7-23: Add Cross Segment PrintServer
Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Figure 6-6: Protocol Tab - SNMP 21 Figure 6-7: Wireless Tab - Basic 22 Figure 6-8: Wireless Tab - Security 23 Figure 6-9: Printer - Internet Printing 24 Figure 6-10: Printer - Logical Port 25 Figure 6-11: Status Tab - Device 26 Figure 6-12: Status Tab - Printer 26 ...
Page 8 - Welcome
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0. The Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 lets you connect a USB or parallel printer (or both) directly to your network, eli...
Page 10 - Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer; The Back Panel; USB Connector-Type A
3 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServerThe Back Panel Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer The Back Panel The PrintServer’s ports are located on the back panel. Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter. Parallel The Parallel port ...
Page 11 - The Front Panel
4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServerThe Front Panel Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Front Panel The PrintServer’s LEDs are located on the front panel. Status Green/Orange. If the Status LED is continuously lit green, then the PrintServer is ready for use. The LED flashes green when th...
Page 12 - Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer; Overview
5 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServerOverview Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Before starting the physical installation, make a note of the PrintServer’s Default Name, which is located on the bottom of the PrintServer. There is a bar code sticker w...
Page 13 - Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard; Installation
6 Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup WizardInstallation Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 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 y...
Page 20 - Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation
13 Chapter 5: Windows Driver InstallationOverview Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 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 full...
Page 23 - Starting the Print Driver Utility
16 Chapter 5: Windows Driver InstallationStarting the Print Driver Utility Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 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 in...
Page 26 - The Protocol Tab - AppleTalk
19 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Protocol Tab - TCP/IP Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TCP/IP values of the PrintServer. (See Figure 6-3.) IP Address . If your network router is using DHCP...
Page 27 - The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI
20 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Protocol Tab - NetBEUI Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI NetBEUI connection settings of the PrintServer are available on this tab. (See Figure 6-5.) Domain Name . Enter the name of the domain that yo...
Page 28 - The Protocol Tab - SNMP
21 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Protocol Tab - SNMP Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Protocol Tab - SNMP Use the screen shown in Figure 6-6 to view or change the PrintServer’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) settings. The PrintServer supports ...
Page 29 - The Wireless Tab - Basic
22 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Wireless Tab - Basic This screen allows you to change the PrintServer’s basic wireless settings. Configuration . The PrintServer’s Regulatory Domain and MAC Address ar...
Page 30 - The Wireless Tab - Security
23 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Wireless Tab - Security Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Wireless Tab - Security Configure or alter the PrintServer’s wireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security • WEP Encryption . If you want to enable W...
Page 31 - The Printer Tab - Internet Printing
24 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Printer Tab - Internet Printing Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 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. ...
Page 32 - The Printer Tab - Logical Port
25 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Printer Tab - Logical Port Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Printer Tab - Logical Port The Logical Printers tab contains the logical printer settings of the PrintServer. Configure them for each Logical Printer. (See Figur...
Page 33 - The Status Tab - Device; The Status Tab - Printer
26 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Status Tab - Device Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 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. (...
Page 34 - The Status Tab - Wireless; The Exit Tab
27 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based UtilityThe Status Tab - Wireless Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless tab allows you to view information about the PrintServer’s wireless connection. No values can be changed on this screen. This scree...
Page 37 - Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility
30 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: 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 Ut...
Page 38 - The Bi-Admin Management Utility; Menu Options
31 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 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 8-7. The ...
Page 49 - Installing using setup.exe
42 Chapter 7: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)Overview Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 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 a...
Page 51 - Changing the IPP Port Settings; IPP Client Setup for Windows 2000 and XP
44 Chapter 7: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)Windows IPP Client Setup Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 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 => Prin...
Page 52 - Using IPP Printers
45 Chapter 7: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)Windows IPP Client Setup Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 4. If the connection can be established, and the printer on that port is online, the dialog box shown in Figure 7-6 will be displayed. This screen notifies you that the printer driver is not ins...
Page 53 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Common Problems and Solutions
46 Appendix A: Common Problems and Solutions Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 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 descrip...
Page 55 - Appendix B: Wireless Security; A Brief Overview
48 Appendix B: Wireless SecurityA Brief Overview Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Appendix B: Wireless Security A Brief Overview Whenever data—in the form of files, emails, or messages—is transmitted over your wireless network, it is open to attacks. Wireless networking is inherently risky because...
Page 62 - Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing
55 Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 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—tal...
Page 63 - Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware
56 Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Appendix D: 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 Man...
Page 64 - Appendix E: Windows Help; Shared Resources
57 Appendix E: Windows Help Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 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 throug...
Page 71 - Appendix G: Specifications
64 Appendix G: Specifications Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Appendix G: Specifications Model WPS54GU2 Standards IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 1284, USB 2.0 Ports Power, USB, Parallel, LAN Button Reset Cabling Type USB 2.0, UTP CAT5, DB25 Parallel LEDs Status, LAN, WLAN, Parallel,...
Page 72 - Appendix H: Warranty Information
65 Appendix H: Warranty Information Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Appendix H: 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 defects in materials an...
Page 73 - Appendix I: Regulatory Information
66 Appendix I: Regulatory Information Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 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 reasona...
Page 76 - Chapter J: Contact Information
69 Appendix J: Contact Information Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 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 produ...
