Belkin F1UP0001 User Manual

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Wireless G USB Print Server

F1UP0001

Wireless G USB Print Server

Print from any computer to a USB printer without cables

User Manual

2.4GHz • Wireless802.11g

Mbps

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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Knowing your Print Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Connecting the Print Server Using the Setup Wizard . . . . . 10

3 Setup for Advanced Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4 Web Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Accessing Web Configuration Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Channel and SSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Securing your Wireless Network (Encryption) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Encryption (64-bit manually/automatically). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Encryption (128-bit manually/automatically

). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Site Survey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Print Server Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Upgrade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

System Settings (Change Password) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

5 Printing to Multiple Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Adding a Belkin Port Monitor and configuring it for a specific print server

6 Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Opening the Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adding a Second Belkin Port Monitor and configuring it

for a Specific Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

7 Using the Print Server for FTP Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Sending Print Jobs to Printers Connected to the Print Server using FTP

8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Table of Contents

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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin Wireless USB Print Server. Now you can share your USB-equipped printers around the home or office—without using cables. This product adds the convenience of wireless connection to conventional print-server functionality. It offers an easy installation and setup that will have you sharing printers wirelessly in minutes. Please read through this manual completely to be sure that you are getting the most from your Wireless USB Print Server.

Here are some of the advantages of setting up a Belkin Wireless Network:

• Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer room”—

now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range

• Easy installation – Belkin Easy Installation Wizard makes

setup simple

• Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other

networking devices from anywhere in your home

• Easy Expansion – the wide range of Belkin networking products

let you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles

• No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of

retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office

• Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range

of interoperable networking products

Introduction

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Introduction

Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware for Optimal Performance

Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Wireless Router or Access Point. Typical indoor operating range for your wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet. In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your Wireless Router or Access Point connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move further from your Wireless Router or Access Point, connection speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions, and walls.

If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between five and ten feet from the Wireless Router, in order to see if distance is the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Belkin Technical Support.

IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR PLACEMENT AND SETUP Note:

While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.

1. Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware

Place your Wireless Router or Access Point, the central connection point of your network, as close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices.

To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients” (i.e., computers enabled by Belkin Wireless Notebook Network Cards, Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):

• Ensure that your Wireless Router or Access Point networking

antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your Wireless Router or Access Point itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas a much as possible in an upward direction.

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• In multistory homes, place the Wireless Router or Access Point on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the Router on an upper floor.

• Try not to place the Wireless Router or Access Point near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.

2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference

Avoid placing your Wireless Router or Access Point near devices that may emit radio “noise”, such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit Wireless communication can include:

• Refrigerators

• Washers and/or dryers

• Metal cabinets

• Large aquariums

• Metallic-based UV tinted windows

If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path between your computers and Wireless Router or Access Point.

3. Avoid Cordless Phones

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:

• Try moving cordless phones away from Wireless Routers or Access Points and your wireless-enabled computers

• Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operate on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturers information). If this fixes the problem, your phone may be interfering.

• If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the furthest channel from your wireless network, as possible. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Wireless Router to channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.

• If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.

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4. Choose the “quietest” channel for your wireless network

In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours. Use the Site Survey capabilities of your Wireless LAN Utility to locate any other wireless networks (see page 15 of this manual), and move your Wireless Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.

Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices.

For non-Belkin wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included in your User Guide.

These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Wireless Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, please go to the networking product section on www.belkin. com/networking for more details on Belkin’s Wireless Range Extender/ Access Point.

For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call our Technical Support.

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Product Features

This device complies with the IEEE 802.11g standard in order to communicate with other 802.11b- and 802.11g-compliant wireless devices at 11Mbps and 54Mbps. 802.11g products run at speeds of up to 54Mbps and operate on the same 2.4GHz frequency band as

802.11b Wi-Fi products..

• Integrated, easy-to-use Print Server Setup Wizard

• Wireless interface compliance with the IEEE 802.11g standard products

• Ethernet interface, for operation in virtually all Ethernet networks

• 64- or 128-bit wireless encryption (WEP)

• Support for both Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) networking modes

• Data rate of up to 54Mbps

• Easy installation and use

• External antenna

• LEDs: Power, Ethernet link, Wireless, Status, and Error

Applications and Advantages

• Wireless printing around the home or office Offers the freedom of printing from networked PCs without cables.

• Connection rates of up to 54Mbps (802.11g) Provides immediate, higher-speed wireless connectivity at home and work, without compromising the use of existing 802.11b products.

• Compatibility with 802.11b products 802.11g wireless LAN solutions are backward-compatible with existing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) products and with other IEEE 802.11g products.

• Difficult-to-wire environments Enables printer sharing in buildings with solid or finished walls, or open areas where wiring is difficult to install.

• Frequently changing environments Adapts easily in offices or environments that frequently rearrange or change locations.

• Temporary LANs for special projects or peak time Sets up temporary networks such as at trade shows, exhibitions, and construction sites, which need networks on a short-term basis; also companies that need additional printers for a peak activity period.

• SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) networking needs Provides easy and quick small network installations that SOHO users need

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Product Specifications

Standards:

IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b

Wireless:

Radio Technology Direct Squence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data Rate 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps

802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps Modulation 802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK

802.11g: OFDM Operating Frequency 2.412–2.497GHz ISM band Operating Channels 802.11b: 11 for North America, 13 for Europe

802.11g: 11 for North America, 13 for Europe Security 64-bit WEP/128-bit encryption Protocol Supported CSMA/CD, TCP, IP, UDP Management Software & Browser-based Ports 1 10/100Base-T RJ45 port

2 USB ports 1 power jack 1 reset button

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(a) PowerLED

Solid: Server is ON Off: Server OFF

(b) LAN LED

Solid: Connected to Ethernet Off: Ethernet disconnected Blinking: Transferring data Green: 10Mbps device connected Amber: 100Mbps device connected

Solid: Print Server is LINKED to a wireless network Blinking: Transferring data wirelessly Off: Print Server is NOT linked

(d) Status LED

Solid: OK Blinking: Attempting to obtain IP address while booting, or

printing in progress

(e) Error

Solid (Red): Printer missing or printer error Off: OK

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

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(a) Printer 1/Printer 2

These ports are used to connect one or two USB printers.

Note: These ports cannot be expanded using a USB hub.

(b) Ethernet Port

This port is used to connect the Print Server to an Ethernet network via CAT5 cable.

Using this port will automatically disable wireless functionality

in the Print Server.

Print Page: For most printers, this function results in a test page

to be printed. The test page will include Print Server settings including the IP address and other information that might be handy for troubleshooting the Print Server. To print test page, depress the Reset/Test button momentarily.

WARNING: Some printers do not support this function. Reset:

To reset or reboot the Print Server to existing settings,

depress the Reset/Test button for five or more seconds.

Restore Factory Defaults: To restore the Print Server to factory

defaults, depress the Reset/Test button for 10 seconds while powering up the Print Server.

(a) (b) (c)

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Product Specifications

Host Interface: USB 1.1 Power Consumption: 500mA (max) Certification: FCC Class B, CE Mark, C-Tick Operating Temperature: 32–131° F (0–55° C) Storage Temperature: -13–158° F (-25–70° C) Typical Operating Range: Up to 200’*

System Requirements

• USB Printer

• USB cable for each printer

• 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network

• PC with Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, and a CD-ROM drive

Package Contents

• Belkin 802.11g Wireless USB Print Server

• Ethernet cable (not needed for wireless operation)

• Installation Software CD

• Power supply

• User Manual

• Quick Installation Guide

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Make sure that each computer can print to the USB printer before installing the Wireless USB Print Server.

Connect your printer directly to each computer on the network

and install USB printer drivers (see your printer documentation for detailed instructions). The Print Server requires that the correct drivers are loaded and working (printing) before the Print

Server is installed.

When installing printer drivers, install as: Local printer, not network printer

• USB port

• Not to be shared

• Default printer for all printing (if desired)

Note: Verify functionality on each computer by printing a test page

prior to moving to the next installation step.

2. Insert the Print Server Setup Wizard CD into your CD-ROM drive

on the first PC.

Note: If the Print Server Setup Wizard does not start up automatically,

select your CD-ROM drive from “My Computer” and double-click on the file named “Setup” on the CD-ROM.

Connecting the Print Server Using the Setup Wizard

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3. The Wizard will start.

Note: The Wizard will remind installer that step 1 needs to be done

before continuing. If step 1 is complete, click “Next” to proceed. If not, please stop Wizard and complete step 1 for all computers.

4. Follow instructions from each screen of the Print Server

Setup Wizard.

5. When you see the following screen, installation is complete for

that PC. Click “Quit” and remove the CD from your computer.

Important: Repeat Steps 2-5 for each additional PC you would like

to print from.

7. Enjoy your Print Server!

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Install Print Drivers

Be sure to install the necessary print drivers on each computer that will be accessing the Print Server.

Set Up Print Server

Plug your printer (power on) into the Print Server.

2. Power up the Print Server within wireless range of your 802.11g

or 802.11b wireless network.

3. Allow approximately one minute for the Print Server to boot.

4. Verify that the Status light is illuminated and that the error light is

not illuminated.

5. Determine the Print Server’s IP address, using one of the

following methods:

a) New Print Servers are configured to receive IP addresses

dynamically. If your network has a DHCP server, the Print Server will obtain an IP address from your network. If the DHCP server supports a client list, the client list will list the IP address assigned to the Print Server. If a DHCP server is not available, after 1.5 minutes the Print Server will revert to 192.168.2.253.

b) If the Print Server has been configured previously, then it will

have been set to a static IP address that could be different for every network.

Note: Restoring factory defaults on the Print Server by holding in the

reset button for 10 seconds while repowering the Print Server will restore the IP address to dynamic.

c) Run the program “PSF.exe” from the Installation CD. This will

find the IP address and link automatically to the web-based management interface.

d) Go to the last step of the Print Server Installation Wizard,

which has an Advanced button that finds the IP address and links automatically to the web-based management interface.

6. Verify that the computer is in the same subnet as the Print Server

(The first three octets of the IP addresses are the same).

7. Type the Print Server’s IP address into your Internet browser from

any computer. For example, if your IP address is 192.168.2.225,

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type “192.168.2.225” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key.

8. Clicking the “Login” button or clicking on any one of the links on

the home page will take you to the login screen. The Print Server

ships with no password entered. In the login screen, leave the password blank and click “Submit” to log in.

9. Set the SSID of your wireless network by clicking “Channel and

SSID” (see “Web Interface – Channel and SSID” for more info).

10. Set the IP address for the Print Server by clicking “IP Address”

(see “Web Interface – IP Address” for more info).

11. Set encryption for the Print Server (if desired) by clicking

“Encryption”.

12. Cycle power on the Print Server to reboot it to the new configurations.

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Setup for Advanced Users

Configure Computers to Print to the Print Server

Install Port Monitor software on each computer by running

“instport.exe” from the CD.

2. Configure the Belkin Port Monitor on each computer printer driver

to point to the correct Print Server as follows:

a) In Windows, select the printer’s properties for the printer

connected to the Print Server and select the “Port” tab, select the Belkin port, and click “Configure Port…”.

b) On the “Belkin Port: Properties” window, click “Locate Servers”.

c) On the “Available Servers” window, select the Print Server

you want to print to.

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