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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview..............................................................................................1
1.2 How to Use This Guide........................................................................2
1.3 Firmware Upgrade and Tech Support..................................................3
1.4 Features...............................................................................................4
2. Installing the WFP-151U............................................................................5
2.1 Before You Start...................................................................................5
2.2 Package Content .................................................................................5
2.3 Knowing your WFP-151U ....................................................................6
2.4 Hardware Installation...........................................................................6
2.5 LED Table ............................................................................................7
2.6 Software Installation.............................................................................7
2.7 MFP Server Utilities...........................................................................15
2.8 Install MFP Drivers/Utilities................................................................16
2.8.1 Never Install MFP Driver/Utilities...............................................................17
2.8.2 MFP Drivers/Utilities has been installed ....................................................18
3. Using the WFP-151U................................................................................20
3.1 Important Information.........................................................................20
3.2 Share Print.........................................................................................21
3.3 Share Scan........................................................................................22
3.4 Share Card Reader............................................................................23
3.5 Fax a File...........................................................................................24
4. MFP Manager............................................................................................26
4.1 MFP Server List.................................................................................26
4.2 My Favorite........................................................................................28
4.3 Auto Connect List...............................................................................29
4.4 Quick Setup .......................................................................................31
4.5 Option Settings ..................................................................................32
4.5.1 General Setting..........................................................................................32
4.5.2 Search for MFP Server..............................................................................33
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5. Server Configuration ...............................................................................34
5.1 Option Settings ..................................................................................34
5.2 Search for All Available MFP Server..................................................35
5.3 Status of MFP Server .........................................................................36
5.4 Setup the MFP Server .......................................................................37
5.5 General Configuration........................................................................38
5.6 TCP/IP Configuration.........................................................................39
5.7 System Configuration.........................................................................41
5.8 Wireless Configuration.......................................................................42
5.9 MFP Server Management..................................................................50
5.10 Report..............................................................................................51
6. Web Management in WFP-151U..............................................................52
6.1 Menu Structure of WFP-151U............................................................52
6.2 Login..................................................................................................54
6.3 Device Setup .....................................................................................55
6.3.1 System.......................................................................................................55
6.3.2 Device........................................................................................................55
6.3.3 TCP/IP.......................................................................................................56
6.4 Setup Wizard .....................................................................................56
6.4.1 System.......................................................................................................57
6.4.2 Wireless Setting.........................................................................................58
6.4.3 TCP/IP.......................................................................................................63
6.4.4 Save Setting..............................................................................................64
6.5 System Tools......................................................................................64
6.5.1 Load Default..............................................................................................64
6.5.2 Upgrade Firmware from Browser...............................................................65
7. Printing Protocols....................................................................................66
7.1 LPR Printing.......................................................................................66
7.2 RAW Printing.....................................................................................72
7.3 IPP Printing........................................................................................78
7.3.1 System Setup............................................................................................78
8. MFP Server Installation in Win98SE/ME/NT...........................................83
8.1 Software Installation Procedure.........................................................83
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8.2 Server Utilities ....................................................................................92
8.3 Network Port Setup............................................................................93
8.4 Add Printer.........................................................................................94
9. MFP Server Installation in UNIX/Linux...................................................99
9.1 GUI Mode ..........................................................................................99
9.2 Console Mode..................................................................................103
9.2.1 Enable MFP Server’s TCP/IP Support.....................................................104
9.2.2 Setup MFP Server’s IP Address..............................................................104
9.2.3 Verify MFP Server’s IP Address...............................................................105
9.2.4 Configure Remote LPD Printing on the Host...........................................105
10. MFP Server Installation in MAC OS....................................................108
10.1 MAC 10.4.x....................................................................................108
10.2 MAC 10.3.x....................................................................................108
11. Troubleshooting...................................................................................113
12. Specifications.......................................................................................117
13. Network Glossary ................................................................................119
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1. Introduction
1. Introduction
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1.1 Overview
Thank you for purchasing and using WFP-151U. This MFP server allows your
Multi-function, all-in-one printer (called for short: MFP) or printer to become a shared device
on the network. Unlike many print servers, it can communicate with MFP and printer as if it
is connected directly to your computer. Because of the features, all users can share print,
scan, card reader and fax functions through the network. Furthermore, the MFP Server can
build the bi-directional communication with MFPs and Printers so that it can help to monitor
important information such as ink levels and paper levels.
The MFP server supports print, scan, card reader and fax sharing functions in the most
popular operating systems: Windows 2000 SP4 above, Windows XP SP1 above and
Windows Vista. It also supports Windows XP and Vista scanning utility and MFP vendors’
scanning utilities. When you want to scan in the Windows XP or Vista, you can choose one
of the utilities.
Not only be a MFP Server, this MFP Server can also be a traditional print server. It supports
TCP/IP network protocol and LPR, RAW and IPP printing protocols. It can share print
function in the various common network operating systems including Windows
98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista, Unix, Linux and MAC OS 9.x above.
This MFP Server provides IEEE 802.11n/g/b wireless LAN (up
to 54Mbps data transfer rate), an Ethernet network port
(10/100Mbps Ethernet) and one USB 2.0/1.1 port for MFP or
printer. The MFP Server can be connected to your
802.11n/g/b wireless network or wired network. It is very
convenient and flexible to build up the MFP Server to your
network environment.
The MFP server is the best solution for users to share MFP or
printer conveniently and easily. It offers the most flexibility and
manageability for MFP or printer on your Local Area Network
at an extremely low cost and with an absolute minimum setup
and maintenance required.
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1.2 How to Use This Guide
This MFP Server supports dual functionalities: MFP Server Mode and Print Server Mode at
the same time. Users can choose one of the modes to share MFP or Printer functions
through the MFP Server.
MFP Server Mode
The MFP Server can communicate with MFP and printer as if it is connected directly to your
computer. This enables users to connect to MFP for sharing print, scan, card reader and fax
functions. If the MFP Server is connected to a printer but not MFP, users still can share
printing function through the operation mode. The supported OS in this mode is Windows
2000 SP4 above, Windows XP SP1 above and Windows Vista. The MFP Server mode
doesn’t support Windows 98SE/ME/NT, Linux/Unix or MAC OS.
Print Server Mode
The MFP Server also supports LPR, IPP and RAW printing protocols, which enable users to
share print function from MFP or Printer. The supported OS is Windows
98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003, Unix, Linux and MAC OS 9.x above. In Windows Vista, the
MFP Server only supports LPR printing protocol.
It is recommended that you read through the entire user’s guide whenever possible. The
user guide is divided into different chapters. You should read at least go through the first 3
chapters before attempting to install the device.
Recommended Reading
Chapter 1: This chapter explains the basic information for WFP-151U. It is a must read.
Chapter 2: This chapter is about hardware and software installation. You should read
through the entire chapter.
Chapter 3: This chapter will introduce what WFP-151U can do for users
Chapter 4: This chapter explains how to use MFP Manager Utility.
Chapter 5: This chapter explains how to use Server ManagerUtility.
Chapter 6: This chapter explains how to make configuration in WFP-151U via Web
browser.
Chapter 7: This chapter will introduce how to use three printing protocols.
Chapter 8: This chapter will introduce how to install the MFP Server to be print server in
Windows 98SE/Me/NT.
Chapter 9: This chapter will introduce how to install the MFP Server to be print server in
UNIX/LINUX.
Chapter 10: This chapter will introduce how to install the MFP Server to be print server in
MAX OS.
Chapter 11:If any trouble in using WFP-151U, you can refer to this chapter
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Chapter 12: This chapter shows technical specification of WFP-151U.
Chapter 13: Explanation on network technical terms from A to Z. Highly recommended
for reference when you encounter an unfamiliar term.
1.3 Firmware Upgrade and Tech Support
If you encounter a technical issue that can not be resolved by information on this guide, we
recommend that you visit our comprehensive website support at www.airlive.com. The
tech support FAQ are frequently updated with latest information.
In addition, you might find new firmwares that either increase software functions or provide
bug fixes for WFP-151U. You can reach our on-line support center at the following link:
http://www.airlive.com/support/support_2.jsp
Since 2009, AirLive has added the “Newsletter Instant Support System” on our website.
AirLive Newsletter subscribers receives instant email notifications when there are new
download or tech support FAQ updates for their subscribed airlive models. To become an
AirLive newsletter member, please visit: http://www.airlive.com/member/member_3.jsp
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1.4 Features
Confirms to IEEE802.3 10BASE-T, 802.3u 100BASE-TX, 802.11 802.11n/g/b (2.4GHz)
Wireless LAN standards
One USB 2.0 port to connect to MFP or printer
Compatible with the majority of HP, EPSON, Lexmark, Canon, Brother, Konica Minolta,
Samsung, etc. MFPs and Printers
Supports DHCP Client protocol
Supports Web-based management and Windows Configuration Utility
Provides easy-to-use installation and setup programs
Supports Fault-Tolerant Upgrade capability
Supported operating system
MFP Server: Windows 2000 SP4 above/XP SP1 above/Vista (32-bit/64-bit)
Print Server: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, MAC OS 9.x above and Linux/Unix
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2. Installing the WFP-151U
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This chapter describes the hardware features, hardware installation procedure and
software installation procedure for the WFP-151U.
2.1 Before You Start
It is important to read through this section before you install the WFP-151U.
The maximum cabling distance is 100 meters.
Only use the power adapter which in the package
Always check the LED lights for troubleshooting
2.2 Package Content
Unpack the contents of the WFP-151U and verify them against the checklist below.
One unit of WFP-151U
5V Power Adapter
User Guide (CD-ROM)
Quick Installation Guide
WFP-151U 5V Power Adapter User Guide Quick Installation
(CD-ROM)
Compare the contents of your WFP-151U package with the standard checklist above. If any
item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer for service.
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Below are descriptions and diagrams of the product:
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2.4 Hardware Installation
Set the WFP-151U on a sufficiently large flat space with a power outlet nearby. The surface
where you put your WFP-151U should be clean, smooth, level and sturdy. Make sure there
is enough clearance around the WFP-151U to allow attachment of cables, power adapter
and allow air circulation.
A. Unpack the MFP Server package and verify that all the items listed in the previous
section are provided.
B. Plug the USB cable to the MFP Server with the MFP or printer that you want to share
on the network.
C. Connect the MFP Server to your network by attached the network cable to the network
port of the MFP server.
D. Connect the power adapter to the MFP Server. The MFP Server will perform the
Power-On-Self-Test (POST) after it is powered on. When the Status LED is unlighted,
the MFP Server is ready.
Note:
1. You must use the power adapter shipped along with the MFP Server, do NOT use
any other power adapter from other sources.
2. To prevent the compatibility problem between MFP Server and a few MFP or printer ,
it is recommended that you power on the MFP Server before the MFP or printer.
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2.5 LED Table
The LED Indicators gives real-time information of systematic operation status. The
following table provides descriptions of LED status and their meaning.
LED Status Description
LAN
WLAN
Green WFP-151U is connected to LAN.
Blink The port is receiving or transmitting data.
Off WFP-151U is not connected to LAN.
Green PC is connected Status
Off PC is disconnected
Green WFP-151U is connected to wireless AP/Router.
Blink
Off WFP-151U is disabled
WFP-151U is receiving or transmitting data via
wireless connection or trying to connect to
AP/Router
2.6 Software Installation
Before you start, you should check your computer’s operating system. This program can be
run in Windows 2000 SP4 above, Windows XP SP1 above and Windows Vista. The
following procedures are running in Windows XP, for Windows 2000 and Windows Vista,
the procedures are similar. For the installation procedures in Windows 98SE/ME/NT and
other operating systems, please refer to the manual of the MFP Server.
Tip: You have to uninstall all the MFP server drivers and utilities if you have installed the
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previous version.
1. Insert the CD shipped along with the MFP Server into your CD-ROM drive. The
Autorun.exe program should be executed automatically. If not, run Autorun.exe
manually from CD-ROM drive’s root directory
2. The following screen will be displayed. Click “Driver and Utility”.
3. The “MFP Server Utilities - InstallShield Wizard” is displayed, click "Next".
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4. Click “Next” to install the MFP Server utilities in the default folder or click “Change” to
specify the destination folder where you would like to install the MFP Server utilities.
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6. The system starts installing the MFP Server Utilities.
7. The “MFP Server Configuration” screen is displayed. If you want to configure the MFP
Server, please click “Next” directly. Or you can select “No, I will configure the MFP
Server later” and click “Next” to complete the installation.
8. Once choosing “Yes, I want to configure MFP Server now. ” and click “Next”. The MFP
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Server List will auto search the MFP Servers in the network. Select the MFP Server you
wan to setup and click “Next” to continue.
9. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server you have selected to login
the MFP Server. The default “User Name” is “admin”; default “Password” is “airlive.”
10. Set the “Alias Name” and the “MFP Server Description” to the MFP Server here. Click
on “Next”.
Note: You can define the location or other information of the MFP Server for easy to find
the MFP by filling “MFP Server Description”.
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11. Please set the network settings for the MFP Server manually. By default, the network
settings are as follows.
IP Address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
If you have selected “DHCP”, the MFP Server will try to determine your network settings
automatically. If a DHCP Server is present within the network, the MFP Server will
automatically obtain and configure the network settings assigned by the DHCP Server.
The assigned IP Address will be shown in the IP Address fields. If no DHCP Server is
present within the network, please assign the network settings of the MFP Server
manually. Please click “Next” once you have found appropriate network settings for the
MFP Server.
Note: The MFP Server IP Address should be in the same network segment with the
connected computer. If the network settings are incorrect, a message will be prompted
to remind you after you click “Next”. Please make sure that you have set the right
settings before going to the next step. If you don’t want to set it now, please click
“Cancel” to finish the installation. You can then use the “Server Manager” utility to
configure the MFP Server.
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12. The “Wireless Network Settings” screen will allow you to connect your wireless MFP
Server to your wireless router, access point, or point-to-point ad-hoc connection.
The MFP Server will automatically scan the wireless networks nearby. Please select the
appropriate wireless network that you would like to connect from the list and click “Next”.
You may choose to scan for the wireless access point or router (Infrastructure mode) or
the wireless adapters (Ad Hoc mode). Or, you can manually enter the wireless network
information (Manual mode). By default, the wireless settings are as below.
Mode: Infrastructure
SSID: Default
Channel: 11
13. If you chose to connect to an encrypted network, the “Wireless Security Settings” screen
will be appeared. You have to select the “Security Mode” and enter the key the same as
the settings on your wireless devices. For more information about the security settings,
please refer to the Chapter 4.
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14. The configurations are finished. Please click “Finish” to apply new settings.
15. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
Note: If the Windows XP Firewall in your system has been enabled, the MFP Server will
automatically open ports for the MFP Server programs smoothly run in your system. It
will not cause abnormal behaviors or unsafe on your system.
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16. Choose if you want to run the “MFP Manager” utility automatically when Windows starts.
It is recommended to enable the setting.
17. The default wireless setting is “Auto” mode. The MFP Server will detect if the MFP
Server is connected to a wired LAN network through the attached Ethernet cable. If yes,
it will work in wired network. To enable the wir eless se tting, please remove the Ethernet
cable. For more detailed information about wireless setting, please refer to Chapter 4.
2.7 MFP Server Utilities
After the installation is completed, there will be three utilities and a text file in the MFP
Server’s Program folder.
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MFP Manager – Allows you to manage the connection between the MFP and your
computer for sharing MFP function.
Server Configuration – Allows you to configure the MFP Server’s IP Address, network
protocols and other advanced features. It also allows you to manage the MFP Server.
Uninstall – Assistant for removing all installed MFP Server software programs.
About Version – Display the version of each utility including in the MFP Server software
programs.
2.8 Install MFP Drivers/Utilities
When the installation is completed, the “MFP Manager” will be popped up. It will
automatically find the MFP Servers and the connected MFPs in the network and show it in
the “MFP Server List”.
Before you start to install the MFP selected from the “MFP Server List”, please check your
computer’s MFP installation status.
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2.8.1 Never Install MFP Driver/Utilities
Before the installation, please read the manual of the MFP. Some MFP requires users to
install the drivers/utilities before connecting the MFP to your computer. Some MFP requires
connecting the MFP to your computer during the installation. Please refer to the below
illustration of “HP ALL-In-One Series” which is the screen displayed during the installation.
To connect the MFP to your computer through the MFP Server just like you have directly
connected the MFP to your computer through the USB cable, you can follow the steps
below.
1. Select the MFP that you want to install in the “MFP Server List” and click “Connect”
button.
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2. The Windows will detect the new hardware and prompt to install the MFP Server drivers
and then the MFP drivers. When the system stops prompting, the drivers are all
installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, please insert the installation CD of the
MFP and designated to find drivers in the CD.
3. After you have completed the MFP installation, you will see the MFP is added to the
“Printers and Faxes” in Windows.
2.8.2 MFP Drivers/Utilities has been installed
1. To bundle the MFP drivers/utilities that you have installed to the MFP Server, please
follow the steps below. Select the MFP that you wan to install in the “MFP Server List”
and click “Connect” button.
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2. The Windows will detect the new hardware and prompt to install the MFP Server drivers
and then the MFP drivers. When the system stops prompting, the drivers are all
installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, please insert the installation CD of the
MFP and designated to find drivers in the CD.
3. After the installation, a copy of the MFP will be added to the “Printers and Faxes” in
Windows.
Tip : The new copy of the MFP is bundled to the MFP Server. Please use the MFP to share
print, scan, card reader or fax functions through the network.
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3 . Using the WFP-151U
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After you have followed the install wizard to finish the MFP installation, the WFP-151U is
now connected to your computer. You can start sharing print, scan, card reader or fax
function provided by the MFP.
3.1 Important Information
The following information will help you to get start quickly. However, we recommend you
to read through the entire manual before you start. Please note the username and
password are case sensitive.
The default IP address is 192.168.2.2
The default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0
The default username is admin
The default password is airlive
Tip 1: If you have finished using the WFP-151U, please click “Disconnect” to release the
WFP-151U. Another users can’t use the WFP-151U until the WFP-151U is released
Tip 2: It is recommended to enable “Auto Release” setting. The WFP-151U Server will auto
release your connection to the WFP-151U after a period of idle time that you have assigned.
So the WFP-151U will not be occupied too long and other users can share the WFP-151U
frequently.
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3.2 Share Print
The WFP-151U will be added to “Printers and Faxes” in the Windows after the MFP is
installed. When you have connected to the WFP-151U by clicking “Connect” in the “MFP
Manager”, the WFP-151U will auto create the connection between WFP-151U and your
computer and then you can print a document just follows the same steps as usual.
Tip: If you have sent a printing job to the WFP-151U while the WFP-151U is connecting by
a user, you may be prompted that the device is not found or the document is failed to print.
Please resend the printing job after the WFP-151U is idle or not being connected.
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3.3 Share Scan
Most of the MFP provides scan utility for users. You can scan pictures or documents
through the utility. In Windows XP and Windows Vista, user can also scan from Windows
XP and Windows Vista scanning utility.
Example: CX-8400/9400 Series Utilities
Windows XP Scanning Utility
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3.4 Share Card Reader
If the MFP supports card reader function, you can read the files from the plugged card
reader through the MFP Server.
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3.5 Fax a File
WFP-151U supports fax function, you can fax files from your computer to the fax number
you designated.
Example: Fax through HP Officejet 5600 Series
After the WFP-151U is installed, there is a fax device will be added to “Printers and Faxes”
in the Windows. When you have connected to the WFP-151U by clicking “Connect” in the
“MFP Manager”, you can fax a file through the WFP-151U to the fax device.
Procedures to fax a file
1. In the Microsoft Office or other programs, select “Print” from the “File” menu.
2. The following screen will be popped up, select the fax device and then click “Print”.
3. The “Send Fax” screen is popped up, please configure the file and enter the fax number.
Click “Send Fax” to fax the file.
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4 . MFP Manager
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In this chapter, we will explain configuration of MFP Manager Please be sure that you
already installed the utility.
4.1 MFP Server List
The “MFP Manager” can automatically find the MFP server in the network and show it in the
MFP Server List. Users can select a MFP and click “Connect” to connect the MFP just like
you have directly connected the MFP to your computer through USB cable. It also displays
the information of the connection status.
When you don’t want to use the MFP or Printer, please click “Disconnect” so that other
users can use the device. Or you can enable the “Auto Release” setting, so that the MFP
Server will release your connection after a period of idle time that you have assigned.
If you unplug the USB cable or turn off the WFP-151U while using, the device will not
display in the list. After you reconnect the USB cable or turn on MFP, you have to click
“Refresh” and “Connect” buttons in the “MFP Manager” to recover the connection.
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MFP Server List
MFP Server/MFP
Information
The “MFP Server List” will list all the MFP Servers within the
network. You can find the information of the MFP Servers
including “MFP Server Name”, “MAC ID”, “IP Address” and
the device that is connected to the MFP Server.
When you are clicking on the “MFP Server” in the “MFP
Server List”, you will see the “MFP Server Description” and
the “Idle Timeout” setting for the MFP Server.
MFP Server Description – It is a description that can help
users to identify where or what the MFP Server is.
Idle Timeout – From here, each user can know his/her
auto release setting. To avoid occ upying the MFP overtime,
each user can enable the “Auto Release” setting at the
bottom of the “MFP Manager” utility. It is used to
automatically disconnect the connection after the MFP is
idle for a specified period of time. By default, it is never
released.
Refresh
When you are clicking on the “MFP” in the “MFP Server
List”, you will see the information including “Status”,
“Computer Name” and “Contact Information”.
Status – It displays the status of the MFP including
Connected, Idle and Busy. When the status is “Connected”,
it indicates that you are connecting the MFP. When the
status is “Idle”, it indicates that the MFP is not being used.
When the status is “Busy”, it indicates that other user is
using the MFP to scan, print, or etc.
Computer Name – It display the computer name of the
user who is connecting to the MFP.
Contact Information – When the current user has set his
“Contact Information”, you can see it here. You can contact
with the current user for asking to disconnect the MFP.
Refresh the “MFP Server List” immediately.
Connect
Disconnect
Add to My Favorite
Let the MFP be connected to your computer.
Disconnect the selected MFP.
Add the MFP Servers that you frequently use to “My
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Favorite List”.
Auto Release when
idle time is over xx
minutes (5-255)
To avoid you occupy the MFP overtime; you can setup auto
release function. It is used to automatically disconnect the
current connection after the MFP is idle for a specified
period of time. By default, it is never released. It is
recommended to enable the setting after the MFP and MFP
Server are installed completely so that the MFP resource
will not be occupied permanently.
4.2 My Favorite
You can add the frequently use MFP Servers to “My Favorite” list. The MFP Server in the
list will be added to the quick link list when you right click the MFP Server icon in the system
tray.
My Favorite List
MFP Server/MFP
Information
Refresh
Connect
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The “My Favorite List” will list your favorite MFP Servers.
You can find the information of the MFP Servers including
“MFP Server Name”, “MAC ID”, “IP Address” and the
device that is connected to the MFP Server.
The information listed here are the same as MFP Server
List
Refresh the “MFP Server List” immediately.
Let the MFP be connected to your computer.
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4.3 Auto Connect List
To let the system occupy the MFP server automatically when you want to print a document
just like the behavior of using traditional print server, you can add the MFP into your Auto
Connect List. The system will send the printing jobs to the MFP when the MFP Server is
idle and not being connected.
Tip: If you have sent a printing job to the MFP while the MFP is connecting by a user, you
may be prompted that the device is not found or the document is failed to print. It also
happens in some MFPs or printers even though the MFP is not connecting by a user.
Please follow the message to retry and the MFP will queue your printing job in your
computer spooler. The MFP Server will then print the job after the MFP is idle or
disconnected.
To add the MFP to the Auto Connect List, please follow the steps below.
1. Click “Add” from the “Auto Connect List”.
2. The MFP Servers within the network will be displayed in the following screen. Select the
MFP Server you would like to add to the list.
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3. Select the MFP that is connected to the selected MFP Server. Click “Ok”. Note that in
some cases, new coming printing jobs cannot be printed because the MFP is already
disconnected. It will cause unformatted messages to be printed out. “Keep connecting
for 30 second(s) after printing has been finished (5-60)” is enabled by default. It will help
to avoid this kind of situation.
4. The setup is finished.
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4.4 Quick Setup
Right click on the MFP Server icon in the system tray you can see the MFP servers you
have designated to “My Favorite List”. You can directly connect or disconnect the MFP and
check the MFP information from the here easily.
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Status
Connect
Disconnect
Information
4.5 Option Settings
The current status of the MFP will be displayed here.
“Connected” indicates that you are connecting to the MFP.
“Busy” indicates the MFP is being used. “Idle” indicates
that the MFP is free to use by any users.
If the MFP is free to use, the “Connect” will be available to
click for occupying the MFP. Or it will be grayed.
Disconnect the selected MFP. The “Disconnect” will be
available only for the current user.
To check more information about the MFP Server and the
MFP, please click this button. The information will be listed
as the illustration above.
4.5.1 General Setting
Run MFP Manager
when Windows starts
Execute the “MFP Manager” when Windows starts
every time. By default, it is enabled.
Minimized when start
MFP Manager
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Minimized the “MFP Manager” to an icon in the
system tray when you start the “MFP Manager”. By
default, it is disabled.
Setup the refresh interval for device status update.
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xx seconds. (5~300)
Your Contract
Information
By default, it is disabled.
Enter your contact information here. When you
connect to the MFP, your contact information will
be displayed in the right side of the program for
other users to contact you.
4.5.2 Search for MFP Server
If there is an MFP Server is not in the network as your computer, you can enter the IP
Address of the MFP Server to do the remote search. The MFP Server in the “Remote MFP
Server List” will be added to the “MFP Server List” for you to configure.
Note:
If the remote MFP Server you have searched is behind NAT Router, the MFP Server may
not operate normally.
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5 . Server Configuration
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This chapter introduces MFP Server’s system configuration utility in Windows environment.
This utility provides the most complete management and configuration functions on the
MFP Server side. This utility only provides configuration functions for MFP Server itself; it
does not include configuration functions for client side or other file server in the network
environment.
5.1 Option Settings
The Configuration Utility provides the following configuration and management functions:
Search MFP Server: Search All Available MFP Servers on the Network.
Status: Display MFP Server Network Status.
General Configuration: Configure general settings about the MFP Server such as
Server Name, Password, etc.
TCP/IP Configuration: IP Address and DHCP Server Configuration.
System Configuration: MFP Server Network Ability Setting and Firmware Upgrade.
Wireless Configuration: Search for the available wireless networks and configure the
wireless settings of the MFP Server for the wireless connection.
MFP Server Management: For administrator to manage the MFP Server.
Administrator can force disconnect the current connection of the MFP Server.
Report: List the some information of All Available MFP Servers on the Network.
We will explain each function separately in the following section.
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5. Server Configuration
Every time when you run the “Server Manager” configuration utility, click the “Search” icon
on the tool bar. The configuration utility will delay for several seconds because the
utility is using system’s available network protocols to search for all MFP Servers on the
network. All available MFP Servers will be listed under “Server Group” on the left side of the
window.
You must select the MFP Server you would like to configure from the list. The system will, at
the same time, display the selected MFP Server’s status on the right side of the window.
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Click “Status” icon
on the tool bar, the status of the currently selected MFP Server will
be showed on the right side of the window. The information of the MFP Server displayed
are including MAC ID, Model Type, Firmware Version, status of each server port, IP
address, subnet mask, default gateway and supported printing protocols…etc.
You can refresh the MFP Server’s status by pressing the “Refresh” button
.
You can restart the MFP Server by pressing the “Reboot” button .
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5. Server Configuration
Click “Setup” icon on the tool bar, the setup items of the current selected MFP Server
will be showed on the right side of the window.
Double click one of the icons to set up the selected MFP Server. A screen will pop up to
verify “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server. The default values are: User Name:
admin, Password: airlive.
Tip: When you have finished the settings, please click “ ” to restart the MFP Server to
let the settings take effect.
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5. Server Configuration
Double Click “General” icon and the General configuration window will pop-up.
You can see basic MFP Server information in this page. You also can configure the “Server
Name”, “User Name” and “Password” here.
Server Name, the name of the MFP Server. You can use this name to identify the MFP
Server when you are searching for the MFP Server by the “Server Manger” utility.
User Name / Password is used to authenticate the administrator to login the MFP Server
for configuring it from the “Server Manger” utility or the Web Management tool.
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5. Server Configuration
Double Click “TCP/IP” icon and the TCP/IP configuration window will pop-up.
You can configure the MFP Server to automatically get IP from DHCP server or manually
specify static IP. The MFP Server also has a built-in DHCP server. You can enable this
DHCP server and let it manages IP for you.
IP Address Assignment
Click the “IP” button to enter the IP setting page. If you need the MFP Server to
automatically get an IP from DHCP server, select “Auto IP”. You also can select “Static IP”
to manually assign “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask” and “Gateway” for the MFP Server. By
default, “Static IP” is enabled and the default settings are as follows.
IP Address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Auto IP – The IP Address information of the MFP Server obtained from DHCP Server will
be displayed in the address field. If no DHCP Server is present, you have to assign the
information manually.
Static IP – Manually assign the IP address information in the same network with your
computer to the MFP Server.
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DHCP Server
Click the “DHCP Server” button to enter into the DHCP server’s setting page. By the
default, the DHCP server is disabled.
Auto – If “Auto” is selected, the MFP Server will detect DHCP server within the network
automatically and once the DHCP server doesn’t exist, the MFP Server will turn on his own
DHCP server and assign IP Address to client. Please fill in the “Starting Address”, “Range”,
“Subnet Mask”, “Gateway” and “DNS”; then the MFP Server will assign a unique IP within
the range for each DHCP client.
Enable – If the DHCP is enabled, you have to assign a range of IP addresses. Fill in the
“Starting Address”, “Range”, “Subnet Mask”, “Gateway” and “DNS”; then the MFP Server
will assign a unique IP within the range for each DHCP client.
Disable – The DHCP Server is disabled. You have to build up a DHCP Server in the
network or set the IP Address for each client manually.
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5. Server Configuration
Double Click “System” icon and the System configuration window will pop-up.
In the System configuration page, you can see all available printing protocols and upgrade
the new firmware for this MFP Server.
Upgrade: You can use this “Upgrade” function to update the newest firmware of the MFP
Server. Click “ ” button and select the correct firmware in your PC. After selecting the
firmware file, click the “Upgrade” button to finish the firmware update process.
Tip: Before you upgrade the firmware, please make sure that the IP Address settings of the
MFP Server are in the same network as your computer.
Load Default: If you want to reset the MFP Server to default factory settings, please click
“Load Default”.
Wireless Function: You can select “Auto”, Enable” or “Disable” to manually configure the
wireless function.
Auto – “Auto” is the default setting of the MFP Server. At this mode, the MFP Server will
automatically decide to enable or disable the wireless function. When the MFP Server
starts up, it will auto-detect if the LAN port is connected to an active network by an Ethernet
cable. If this is the case, the MFP Server will run in Ethernet mode. If the MFP Server is not
connected to an active network by Ethernet cable, the MFP Server will run in wireless LAN
mode.
Users can plug the Ethernet cable to the MFP Server at the first, after configuring the MFP
Server features and wireless settings; they can unplug the Ethernet cable to enable the
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wireless connection. It makes the configuration much easier without creating the wireless
connection in advance.
Note: After you have set the wireless function, please remove the Ethernet cable and then
re-plug the power jack of the MFP Server to activate the wireless connection.
Enable – Enable wireless function only, the MFP Server’s wireless LAN will be always
enabled and Ethernet will be always disabled.
Disable – Disable the wireless function, the MFP Server’s wireless LAN will be always
disabled and Ethernet will be always enabled.
Domain Country: The wireless channels are different from country to country. Generally,
the channels are from 1 to 11 in USA and from 1 to 13 in Europe. The operating channel will
be set to the MFP Server before importing. If you are in different country, please make sure
that you have set the available channels according to your location.
5.8 Wireless Configuration
If you want to use the MFP Server through wireless LAN, please set up the MFP Server
through Ethernet first and make sure your wireless LAN setting is correct. After setting the
wireless LAN, unplug the Ethernet cable and restart the MFP Server, then you can start to
use the MFP Server through wireless LAN. If the wireless configuration does not work,
please plug the Ethernet cable again, restart the MFP Server and configure the MFP Server
through Ethernet until the wireless LAN settings are correct.
The default settings of the MFP Server wireless function are as follows.
Mode: Ad Hoc; SSID: Default; Channel: 11
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Double Click “Wireless” icon and the wireless configuration window will pop-up. If you use
access point to build up wireless network, you have to select “Infrastructure Mode”. If you
do not have any access point and want to use peer-to-peer connection to build up wireless
network, you have to select “Ad-Hoc Mode”.
For Wireless Function, you can select “Auto”, Enable” or “Disable” to manually configure
the wireless function.
Auto – “Auto” is the default setting of the MFP Server. At this mode, the MFP Server will
automatically decide to enable or disable the wireless function. When the MFP Server
starts up, it will auto-detect if the LAN port is connected to an active network by an Ethernet
cable. If this is the case, the MFP Server will run in Ethernet mode. If the MFP Server is not
connected to an active network by Ethernet cable, the MFP Server will run in wireless LAN
mode.
Users can plug the Ethernet cable to the MFP Server at the first, after configuring the MFP
Server features and wireless settings; they can unplug the Ethernet cable to enable the
wireless connection. It makes the configuration much easier without creating the wireless
connection in advance.
Note: After you have set the wireless function, please remove the Ethernet cable and then
re-plug the power jack of the MFP Server to activate the wireless connection.
Enable – Enable wireless function only, the MFP Server’s wireless LAN will be always
enabled and Ethernet will be always disabled.
Disable – Disable the wireless function, the MFP Server’s wireless LAN will be always
disabled and Ethernet will be always enabled.
After selecting the operation modes of the wireless function, click “Next” to go to further
detailed configuration.
Infrastructure Mode
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In the Infrastructure mode, you have to let the MFP Server associate with an access point.
You let the MFP Server scan for an available access point automatically or manually assign
the SSID of the access point you want to use.
If you select to let the MFP Server scan for an available access point, the following window
will pop up.
The table will list the available access points near the MFP Server. Select an access point
in the list and click “Next”. If you cannot find the access point that you want to use, click
“Scan” to let the MFP Server scan again.
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In the Ad-Hoc mode, you can let the MFP Server automatically associate with other
wireless station or manually assign the SSID of your wireless network. You can let the MFP
Server automatically select the channel that is the same with the wireless station that you
want to connect or manually assign a channel.
If you select to let the MFP Server scan for an active wireless station, the following window
will pop up.
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Both “Infrastructure” and “Ad-Hoc” mode have to go through the following procedure:
This MFP Server supports WEP and WPA-PSK security mode. If you want to use WEP
encryption to protect your wireless network, you have to select “WEP(ASCII)” or
“WEP(HEX)”. If you want to use WPA-PSK, you have to select “WPA-shared key” or
“WPA-None” specified for Ad Hoc mode. The wireless security setting should be the same
with other wireless devices in the same network.
WEP Security Mode
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You can select “64 bit” or “128 bit” length and “Hexadecimal” or “ASCII” format for the
encryption key. Longer key length can provide stronger security but worth communication
performance.
PassPhrase – A “PassPhrase” simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically
generating the WEP encryption keys for the MFP Server. This setting is only valid when the
security mode is in “WEP(HEX)”.
Key 1 to Key 4 – Enter four key values by following the rules below and select one key as
the default key.
If the key length is 64-bit, enter 10-digit Hex values or 5-digit ASCII values as the encryption
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keys. For example: “0123456aef“ or “Guest“.
If the key length is 128-bit, enter 26-digit Hex values or 13-digit ASCII values as the
encryption keys. For example: “01234567890123456789abcdef“ or “administrator“.
WPA-shared key or WPA-None Security Mode
“WPA-shared key” (for an infrastructure network) or “WPA-None” (enables WPA security for
your ad hoc network) requires users to select the advanced encryption methods, i.e. TKIP
or AES and enter a set of shared key.
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TKIP – TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) changes the temporal key every 10,000
packets. This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security.
AES – AES has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity
for digital information and it is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for the
security in the wireless network.
Key – Enter 8 to 63 digits of ASCII format to be the key for the authentication within the
network.
When you finish configuring the wireless security, click “Next” to go to next step.
You can select to let the MFP Server automatically obtain IP settings with DHCP client or
manually assign the IP settings.
If you manually assign the IP settings, you have to enter IP address, subnet mask and
default gateway address.
When you finish configuring the IP settings, click “Next” to confirm the IP Address
configuration.
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Click “Save” to save the wireless configuration.
5.9 MFP Server Management
Double Click “MFP Server Management” icon and the MFP Server configuration window
will pop-up. You are able to manage the MFP Server as below.
Force Release: Select the port number and then click “Force Release” will help to you
disconnect the current connection between the user and the connected device. It is very
useful when a user forgets to disconnect the MFP, administrator can force to disconnect the
connection and let the MFP be free to use.
MFP Server Description: Enter 15 digits description of the MFP Server such as location or
other information to help user to find the MFP Server easily.
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5. Server Configuration
Click “Report” icon on the tool bar, the Report window will pop up.
The report lists basic information of all available MFP Servers on the network. The
information includes Device Name, MAC ID, Model Type and Firmware Version of MFP
Server.
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6. Web Management in
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In this chapter, we will explain all settings in web management interface. The default IP
Address, User Name and Password settings of the MFP Server are as follows.
IP Address: 192.168.2.2
User Name: admin
Password: airlive
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6.1 Menu Structure of WFP-151U
The web management menu of WFP-151U is divided into 3 parts: Top Bar, Side Menu Bar,
and Main Screen.
Top Bar
Side Menu
Top Bar: It display main three menus, Device Setup. Setup Wizard and System
Tool. Once you click one of them, the side menu will display all of the functions.
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Side Menu: All management functions will show in Side Menu, you can choose any
one of them to configure its setting. The detailed introduction for all management
function will explain in below chapters. The following list is the full function tree for
web user interface.
Main Screen: Once choosing any function of Side Menu, the configuration page of
the function will show in Main Screen. You can configure the function by instruction
of manual.
Root
Device Setup
System
Device
TCP/IP
Setup Wizard
System
Wireless Setting
Admin Password
Site Survey
Encryption
TCP/IP
Save Setting
System Tools
Load Default
Upgrade
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6.2 Login
You may use any Web Browser to review the status or configure the settings of the MFP
Server. After entering the IP address of the MFP Server, a login page display. You have to
enter correct “User Name” and “Password” before going to the Web Management pages.
Note: Default User Name is “admin”, default password is “airlive”.
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System Information includes “Device Name”, “MFP Server Name”, “Model T ype”, “Firmware
Version”, “MAC Address”, “Wireless Configuration”, and the protocols enabled status, etc.
6.3.2 Device
This page lists information and the status of MFP or printer connected to the MFP Server
port. The status of the MFP or printer includes “Connected”, ”Ready”, “Off Line” or “Paper
Out”.
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Connected: a user clicks “Connect” button in the “MFP Manager” utility, and the connection
between the user’s computer and the MFP is built.
Ready: the MFP or printer is not connected by a user and is ready to use.
Off Line: the MFP or printer is not connected by a user and is not connected to MFP Server
through USB cable or it is turned off.
Paper Out: the MFP or printer not connected by a user and is paper out.
6.3.3 TCP/IP
This page lists all TCP/IP settings of the MFP Server including “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”
and “Gateway”. It also can tell the DHCP server is “On” or “Off”.
6.4 Setup Wizard
Note: You can configure the MFP Server from the Setup Wizard. To let the changes take
effect, you have to click “Save Settings” in the menu of the left side to reboot the MFP
Server.
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You can change the MFP Server name and port name from here.
MFP Server Name: the name of the MFP Server. You can use this name to identify the
MFP server when you are searching for if using by the “Server Manager” utilities.
PORT Name: The name of the port which MFP server plugs on. The default port name is
‘’p1’’.
6.4.1.1 Admin Password
You can change the administrator’s name and password from here.
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Name, the name of the MFP Server. You can use this name to identify the MFP Server
when you are searching for the MFP Server by the “Server Manager” utilities.
Password, enter the password you want to change to the MFP Server. The password can
be up to 7-digit alphanumeric format. The default password is “airlive”.
Re-type Password, enter the same password for the MFP Server again.
6.4.2 Wireless Setting
If you want to use the MFP Server through wireless LAN, please set up the MFP Server
through Ethernet first and make sure your wireless LAN setting is correct. After setting the
wireless LAN, unplug the Ethernet cable and restart the MFP Server, then you can start to
use the MFP Server through wireless LAN. If the wireless configuration does not work,
please plug the Ethernet cable again, restart the MFP Server and configure the MFP Server
through Ethernet until the wireless LAN settings are correct.
You can enable/disable the wireless function and set up the wireless parameters for the
MFP Server from here. The parameters include “Function”, “Mode”, “ESSID” and “Channel
Number”. You can manually set the wireless network that you want to connect in this page
or use the “Site Survey” function to automatically search for an available wireless network
and associate with it.
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wired or wireless network. If “Disable” is selected, the MFP Server can only connect to the
network through wired Ethernet. If “Enable” is selected, the MFP Server can only connect to
the network through Wireless LAN. If “Auto” is selected, the MFP Server can automatically
decide to enable or disable the wireless function. The MFP Server only can work in either
Ethernet or wireless LAN mode. It cannot work in both Ethernet and wireless LAN mode at
the same time. When the MFP Server starts up, it will auto-detect if the LAN port is
connected to an active network by an Ethernet cable. If the MFP Server is connected to an
active network by Ethernet cable when starting up, the MFP Server will run in Ethernet
mode. If the MFP Server is not connected to an active network by Ethernet cable when
starting up, the MFP Server will run in wireless LAN mode. The MFP Server default is in
“Auto” mode.
Mode is the operation mode of wireless station. You can choose either “Ad Hoc” or
“Infrastructure” mode. If you do not have any access point and want to use peer-to-peer
connection, you have to choose “Ad Hoc” mode. If you have an access point as the
wireless LAN infrastructure, you have to choose “Infrastructure” mode.
ESSID is the unique name identified by in a wireless LAN. The ID prevents the
unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs. Please make sure that the ESSID of all
stations and access points in the same WLAN network are the same.
Channel Number is the channel number of your wireless LAN. Please make sure that the
channel number of all stations and access points in the same WLAN network are the same.
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You can use this “Site Survey” function to search for available access points in you location.
In the list is the information of all available access points or wireless stations, includes SSID,
BSSID, Channel, Type, Encryption and Signal Strength. You can select one wireless device
in the list for this MFP Server to associate with or you have to go back to Wireless page to
manually setup the wireless parameters.
There is “WLAN Function” setting for you to setup Auto/Disable/Enable wireless function of
the MFP Server here. Please refer to section 8.4.2 to know more about the setting.
6.4.2.2 Encryption
This MFP Server supports WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK security mode. If you want to
use WEP encryption to protect your wireless network, you have to select “WEP”. If you
want to use WPA-PSK, you have to select “WPA-PSK”. The wireless security setting should
be the same with other wireless devices in the same network.
WEP Security Mode
Key Length – You can choose “64-bit” to use WEP with 64-bit key length encryption or
choose “128-bit” to use WEP with 128-bit key length encryption. The longer key length can
provide better security but worse transmission throughput.
Key Format – You may select to use ASCII Characters (alphanumeric format) or
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Hexadecimal digits (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) to be the WEP Key.
PassPhrase – A “PassPhrase” simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically
generating the WEP encryption keys for the MFP Server.
Default Key – Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data. Only the key you select it in
the “Default key” will take effect.
Key 1 – Key 4 – The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted within the wireless
network. Fill the text box by following the rules below.
64-bit WEP: input 10-digit Hex values (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) or 5-digit ASCII
character as the encryption keys. For example: “0123456aef“ or “Guest“.
128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) or 10-digit ASCII
characters as the encryption keys. For example: “01234567890123456789abcdef“ or
“administrator“.
WPA-PSK Security Mode
WPA-PSK requires users to select the advanced encryption methods, i.e. TKIP or AES and
enter a set of shared key.
TKIP – TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) changes the temporal key every 10,000
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packets. This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security.
AES – AES has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity
for digital information and it is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for the
security in the wireless network.
Key – Enter 8 to 63 digits of ASCII format to be the key for the authentication within the
network.
When you finish configuring the wireless security, click “Save & Next” to confirm the
configuration.
WPA2-PSK Security Mode
Pre-shared Key Format – Select the type of pre-shared key, you can select Passphrase (8
or more alphanumerical characters, up to 63), or Hex (64 characters of 0-9, and a-f).
WPA Pre-Shared Key –Enter 8 to 63 digits of ASCII format to be the key for authentication
within the network.
When you finish configuring the wireless security, click “Save & Next” to confirm the
configuration.
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You can configure the MFP Server to automatically get IP from DHCP server or manually
specify static IP.
If you need the MFP Server to automatically get an IP from DHCP server, select “Enable
Obtain TCP/IP Settings Automatically (Use DHCP/ BOOTP)”. You also can select “Disable
Use the following TCP/IP Settings” to manually assign “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask” and
“Gateway” for the MFP Server.
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After configuring the MFP Server, you have to click the “Save Settings” to save the settings
and restart the system.
6.5 System Tools
6.5.1 Load Default
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You can use this page to restore the factory default settings. All of your previous setup will
be cleared.
6.5.2 Upgrade Firmware from Browser
You can upgrade new firmware for this MFP Server in this page. Click “Browse” to select
the new firmware in your storage and then click “OK”, the firmware will be updated in
several minutes.
Be aware that if you have started upgrading firmware, you have to follow all the upgrading
steps or the MFP Server can’t turn back to normal configuration.
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In this chapter, we will explain three main printing protocols in WFP-151U. Different
protocols can be used in different network structure for your need.
7.1 LPR Printing
LPR Printing (Line Printer Remote technology) allows users to connect to MFPs or printers
via TCP/IP for printing sharing. The computer with Windows 98SE / Me / NT / 2000 / XP /
2003 / Vista operating system can use the protocol to share printing in the network. MFP
Server can support LPR printing by default.
If you install the MFP Server in Windows 98SE/Me/NT, the MFP Server provides a tool
“Network Port Setup” that helps to add the LPR protocol to users’ computer easily. Please
refer to Chapter 10.
To configure the LPR setting in Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, please follow the steps
below. Note that the following procedures are running in Windows XP, for Windows
2000/2003/Vista, the procedures are similar.
1. Click “Start”, choose “Settings” and select “Printers and Faxes”.
2. Click “Add a Printer”.
3. The “Add Printer Wizard” is displayed. Click “Next”.
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4. Select “Local Printer attached to this computer” and click “Next”.
5. Choose “Create a new port” and “Standard TCP/IP Port”. Click “Next”.
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6. Please make sure that the MFP Server and the MFP or Printer have turned on and
connected to the network correctly before you continue. Click “Next”.
7. Enter the IP Address of the MFP Server in the “Printer Name or IP Address”. Click
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“Next”.
8. Select “Custom” and click “Settings”. When you have finished the settings at step 9,
click “Next” to continue.
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9. Select “LPR” and enter “lpt1” in the “Queue Name”, click “OK”. By default the queue
name of the MFP Server is “lpt1”.
10. Click “Finish”.
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11. Select a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click “Next”. If your
printer is not in the list, click “Have Disk…” to install the driver of the printer. After
installation, the printer model will be added to the list.
12. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not. Click “Next”.
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13. You have added the network printer to the PC successfully. The information of the
printer is displayed in the windows. Click “Finish”.
7.2 RAW Printing
RAW Printing allows users to connect to MFPs or printers via TCP/IP for printing sharing.
The computer with Windows 2000/XP/2003 operating system can use the protocol to share
printing in the network. MFP Server can support RAW printing by default.
To configure the RAW setting in Windows 2000/XP/2003, please follow the steps below.
Note that the following procedures are running in Windows XP, for Windows 2000/2003, the
procedures are similar.
1. Click “Start”, choose “Settings” and select “Printers and Faxes”.
2. Click “Add a Printer”.
3. The “Add Printer Wizard” is displayed. Click “Next”.
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4. Select “Local Printer attached to this computer” and click “Next”.
5. Choose “Create a new port” and “Standard TCP/IP Port”. Click “Next”.
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6. Please make sure that the MFP Server and the MFP or Printer have turned on and
connected to the network correctly before you continue. Click “Next”.
7. Enter the IP Address of the MFP Server in the “Printer Name or IP Address”. Click
“Next”.
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8. Select “Custom” and click “Settings”. When you have finished the settings at step 9,
click “Next” to continue.
9. Select “RAW” and enter “lpt1” in the “Queue Name”, click “OK”. By default the queue
name of the MFP Server is “lpt1”.
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10. Click “Finish”.
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11. Select a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click “Next”. If your
printer is not in the list, click “Have Disk…” to install the driver of the printer. After
installation, the printer model will be added to the list.
12. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not. Click “Next”.
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13. You have added the network printer to the PC successfully. The information of the
printer is displayed in the windows. Click “Finish”.
7.3 IPP Printing
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) Printing provides a convenient way of remote printing
service by TCP/IP. The MFP Server can support IPP printing in Windows 2000/XP/2003 by
default. By using the IPP printing, you can share the printer to all the PC’s that can access
the MFP Server by IP. You can even share your MFP or printer to Internet users.
7.3.1 System Setup
7.3.1.1 MFP Server Side
It does not need to do any setting on the MFP Server side. Make sure the MFP Server has
correct IP settings. If you want to share the printers to Internet users, you have to set a real
IP to the MFP Server. You also have to make sure that any gateway, router or firewall does
not block IPP protocol if you have these gateway devices installed in your network.
7.3.1.2 Client Side
You only need to perform Window’s standard Add New Printer procedure.
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1. Click “Start”, choose “Settings” and select “Printers and Faxes”.
2. Click “Add a Printer”.
3. The “Add Printer Wizard” is displayed. Click “Next”.
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4. Select “A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer”. Click “Next”.
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5. Select “Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network” and enter the
URL of MFP Server. The URL format is “http://IP:631/Port Name”. The IP should be the
MFP Server’s IP. The number 631 is IPP standard port number. Port Name is the port
name of MFP Server that your printer is connected to. The default port name is “lpt1”.
One example of the URL is http://192.168.2.2:631/lpt1. After entering the URL of MFP
Server, click “Next”.
6. Select a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click “Next”. If your
printer is not in the list, click “Have Disk…” to install the driver of the printer. After
installation, the printer model will be added to the list.
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7. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not. Click “Next”.
8. Y ou have added the network printer to the P C successfully. The information of the printer
is displayed in the windows. Click “Finish”.
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8. MFP Server Installation
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This MFP Server supports TCP/IP network protocol and IPP, RAW and LPR printing
protocols, it can be a print server when you operate it in Win 98SE / Me / NT / 2000 / XP /
2003 / Vista, Unix / Linux and MAC OS. The IPP and RAW printing protocols can be used in
Windows 2000/XP/2003. The LPR printing protocol can be used in Windows
98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista, Unix/Linux and MAC OS.
This chapter will introduce you how to install the MFP Server to be print server in Win98SE /
Me / NT.
Before you start, you should have:
One computer with Win98SE / Me / NT.
The TCP/IP network protocol has been installed in the PC.
in Win98SE/ME/NT
8.1 Software Installation Procedure
The following are the installation steps in Windows 98SE. To install MFP Server in
Windows Me/NT, the procedures are similar.
1. Insert the CD shipped along with the MFP server into your CD-ROM drive. The
Autorun.exe program should be executed automatically. If not, run Autorun.exe
manually from CD-ROM drive’s root directory.
2. The following screen will be displayed. Click “Driver and Utility”.
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3. The “MFP Server Utilities - InstallShield Wizard” is displayed, click "Next".
4. Click “Next” to install the MFP Server utilities in the default folder or click “Change” to
specify the destination folder where you would like to install the MFP Server utilities.
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5. Click the” Continue Anyway button “ for software installation
6. The system starts installing the MFP Server Utilities.
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7. The “MFP Server Configuration” screen is displayed. If you want to configure the MFP
Server, please click “Next” directly. Or you can select “No, I will configure the MFP
Server later” and click “Next” to complete the installation.
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8. Once choosing “Yes, I want to configure MFP Server now.” and click “Next”. The MFP
Server List will auto search the MFP Servers in the network. Select the MFP Server you
wan to setup and click “Next” to continue.
9. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server you have selected to login
the MFP Server. The default “User Name” is “admin”; default “Password” is “airlive”.
10. Set the “Alias Name” and the “MFP Server Description” to the MFP Server here. Click
on “Next”.
Note: You can define the location or other information of the MFP Server for easy to find
the MFP by filling “MFP Server Description”.
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11. Please set the network settings for the MFP Server manually. By default, the network
settings are as follows.
IP Address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
If you have selected “DHCP”, the MFP Server will try to determine your network settings
automatically. If a DHCP Server is present within the network, the MFP Server will
automatically obtain and configure the network settings assigned by the DHCP Server.
The assigned IP Address will be shown in the IP Address fields. If no DHCP Server is
present within the network, please assign the network settings of the MFP Server
manually. Please click “Next” once you have found appropriate network settings for the
MFP Server.
Note: The MFP Server IP Address should be in the same network segment with the
connected computer. If the network settings are incorrect, a message will be prompted
to remind you after you click “Next”. Please make sure that you have set the right
settings before going to the next step. If you don’t want to set it now, please click
“Cancel” to finish the installation. You can then use the “Server Manager” utility to
configure the MFP Server.
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12. The “Wireless Network Settings” screen will allow you to connect your wireless MFP
Server to your wireless router, access point, or point-to-point ad-hoc connection.
The MFP Server will automatically scan the wireless networks nearby. Please select the
appropriate wireless network that you would like to connect from the list and click “Next”.
You may choose to scan for the wireless access point or router (Infrastructure mode) or
the wireless adapters (Ad Hoc mode). Or, you can manually enter the wireless network
information (Manual mode). By default, the wireless settings are as below.
Mode: Infrastructure
SSID: Default
Channel: 11
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13. If you chose to connect to an encrypted network, the “Wireless Security Settings” screen
will be appeared. You have to select the “Security Mode” and enter the key the same as
the settings on your wireless devices. For more information about the security settings,
please refer to the Chapter 4.
14. The configurations are finished. Please click “Finish” to apply new settings.
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15. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
Note: If the Windows XP Firewall in your system has been enabled, the MFP Server will
automatically open ports for the MFP Server programs smoothly run in your system. It
will not cause abnormal behaviors or unsafe on your system.
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16. Choose if you want to run the “MFP Manager” utility automatically when Windows starts.
It is recommended to enable the setting.
17. The default wireless setting is “Auto” mode. The MFP Server will detect if the MFP
Server is connected to a wired LAN network through the attached Ethernet cable. If yes,
it will work in wired network. To enable the wir eless se tting, please remove the Ethernet
cable. For more detailed information about wireless setting, please refer to Chapter 4.
8.2 Server Utilities
After the installation is completed, there will be three utilities and a text file in the MFP
Server’s Program folder.
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Network Port Setup – Add the network ports of MFP Server within the network to your PC.
Server Manager – Allows you to configure IP Address, network protocols and other
advanced functions. Please refer to Chapter 6 for the detail instruction of the configuration.
Uninstall – Assistant for removing all installed software.
About Version – Display the version of each utility including in the MFP Server software
programs.
8.3 Network Port Setup
“Network Port Setup” Utility offers a very simple method to add or remove MFP Server’s
printer port from the client’s computer.
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During the MFP Server’s installation procedure, the system will automatically search for all
MFP Servers on the network, and add the printer port of the MFP Server you have selected
to user’s computer (see below).
If you have just installed another new MFP Server in the network, you must run this
program first. This program will search for new MFP Servers and allow you to add the new
network printer port into your computer conveniently. Perform the standard Add Printer
procedure, then you can print directly to the printer through the newly installed MFP Server .
Note: Please be aware that Network Port Setup Utility can only detect and configure all
MFP Servers within the same network; it cannot search and configure the MFP Servers on
other subnets across network segments.
8.4 Add Printer
After adding a “Network Port” of the MFP Server to your computer, you can follow the
procedure described below to add printer to the Windows. Note that following “Add Printer”
steps are running in Windows 98SE, the steps in other Operating Systems are similar.
1. Click “Start”, choose “Settings” and select “Printers”.
2. Click “Add Printer”.
3. The “Add Printer Wizard” is displayed. Click “Next”.
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4. Select “Local printer” and click “Next”.
5. Select a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click “Next”. If your
printer is not in the list, click “Have Disk…” to install the driver of the printer. After
installation, the printer model will be added to the list.
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