Belkin P74393UK User Manual

2-Port USB Print Server

Belkin Ltd.

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P74393uk

F1UP0301uk

2.4GHz • Wireless

802.11b

Ethernet

Wired

Mbps

10/100

Ethernet

2.4GHz • Wireless

High-

Speed

Mode

802.11g

Mbps

2.4GHz • Wireless802.11g

Mbps

Share your USB printers with your networked computers

User Manual

2-Port USB Print Server

Table of Contents

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

Home Networking Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Applications and Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

3 Connecting the Print Server Using the Setup Wizard . . . . . .

4 Setup for Advanced Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5 Web Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Accessing Web Configuration Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Print Server Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Upgrade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

System Settings (Change Password) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6 Printing to Multiple Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adding a Belkin Port Monitor (Advanced Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7 Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu

Opening the Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adding a Second Belkin Port Monitor and configuring it for a

Specific Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8 Using the Print Server for FTP Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Sending Print Jobs to Printers Connected to the Print Server

using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

10 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin USB Print Server. Now you can share your USB-equipped printers with your wired network. The Belkin USB Print Server allows you to connect up to two USB printers directly to your network, eliminating the need to have a dedicated PC for printing. It offers an easy installation and setup that has you sharing printers in minutes. Please read through this manual completely to be sure that you are getting the most from your new Belkin USB Print Server.

Belkin home networking lets you easily enjoy these additional advantages

• Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home

• Share resources, such as files, and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home

• Share a single printer with the entire family

• Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures

• Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another

• Simultaneously play games online, check Internet e-mail, and chat

What types of connections are used to create a home network?

The two common ways to set up a home network are with wireless and wired technologies.

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Advantages of a 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

Wireless Networking Speed

Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11x, so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps; 802.11a and 802.11g work at 54Mbps See the following chart for more detailed information.

Wireless Comparison

Wireless Technology

Speed 11Mbps 54Mbps 54Mbps

Frequency Common

Compatibility Compatible with

Range Depends on

Adoption Mature - widely

Price Inexpensive More expensive Most expensive

802.11b 802.11g 802.11a

household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens. May interfere with the 2.4GHz unlicensed band

802.11g

interference typically 50-300 ft. indoors

adopted

Common household devices such as cordless phones and microwave ovens. May interfere with the 2.4GHz unlicensed band

Compatible with

802.11b

Depends on interference typically 50–300 ft. indoors

Expected to continue to grow in popularity

5GHz uncrowded band

Incompatible with 802.11b or

802.11g

Less interference

- range is typically 50-100 feet

Slow adoption for consumers more popular in business

Introduction

Advantages of a wired network:

• Low cost – on average, wired networking devices are less expensive than wireless networking devices

• Faster speeds – common speed is 100Mbps with recent technology providing up to 1000Mbps

• Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking devices from anywhere in your home

• Better range – wired Ethernet technology provides distance of up to 328 feet (without a repeater), while wireless range is typically 150 to 200 feet

• Existing wired infrastructure – because of the maturity of wired technology, some new homes are built with an Ethernet cabling infrastructure

• Widespread industry acceptance – a wide range of interoperable networking products

Combining wired and wireless technologies.

Since wired technology has been around longer, you might already own some wired networking products. In this case, consider combining the two technologies to create a super-efficient, cost effective home network.

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Introduction

Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware

Please note that to ensure the performance of your wireless network, you must carefully plan the positioning of your wireless networking hardware.

Examples of Wireless Networking Hardware:

• Wireless Router

• Wireless Range Extender/Access Point

• Wireless Notebook Network Card

• Wireless Desktop Network Card

• Wireless USB Network Adapter

• Wireless USB Print Server

• Wireless Ethernet Adapter

Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases. Other factors that will cause signal degradation (metal is generally the worst culprit) are obstructions such as walls and appliances. As a result, the typical indoor range of your Wireless devices will be between 100–200 feet.

The Wireless Router is the central connection point of the network, with all wireless clients (i.e. wireless notebook network cards, wireless desktop network card, and wireless USB adapters) attached to it. In order to achieve the best wireless network coverage for your connected computers, your Router should be placed as close as possible to the center of the area that your want to cover with antennas pointing UP. In multistory homes, place the Router 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. Wireless devices work best in a line-of-sight situation where there are no obstacles between the wireless client and the Router.

Introduction

Try to avoid placement of wireless devices near:

• 2.4GHz cordless phones

• Microwave Ovens

• Refrigerators

• Washer/Dryer

• Metal Cabinets

• Metallic-based UV tinted windows

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Note: While the above items can affect network performance, your wireless network still will function, although probably not at its maximum effectiveness.

For more information regarding our networking products visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call us at 00800 223 55 460

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Overview

Product Features

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

• Ethernet interface, for operation in virtually all Ethernet networks

• Easy installation and use

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

Applications and Advantages

• 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

Product Specifications

Standard: 802.3 IEEE, 802.3u IEEE Network Interface: 1 LAN, 2 USB Power Consumption: Input: 100-110v~0.4A, 50-60Hz Output: 5v, 2.0A Operating Temperature: 0 – 55 degrees C Storage temperature: -25 – 70 degrees C Humidity: Max. 95% (non-condensing)

System Requirements

• Printer compatible with USB 1.1

• USB cable for each printer

• PC with Windows

98SE, Me, 2000, XP

Package Contents

• Belkin USB Print Server

• Installation Software CD

• User Manual

• Quick Installation Guide

• Ethernet Cable

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Knowing your Print Server

(a) PowerLED

Solid: Server is ON Off: Server is OFF

(b) LAN LED

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

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

in progress

(d) Error

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

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Overview

(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.

Print 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.

For most printers, this function results in a test page

WARNING: Some printers do not support this function.

To reset or reboot the Print Server to existing settings,

Reset:

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.

Connecting the Print Server Using the Setup Wizard

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

1. 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.

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.

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