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BUFFALO 000000019 Users Manual

Print Server LPV4-U2-300S
User Manual
www.buffalotech.com
35020190-01
Contents
Chapter 1 - Configuration .................................................5
Access by IP Address .......................................................................................6
Access from Network-USB Navigator ............................................................7
Device Status ...................................................................................................9
System Status ................................................................................................10
Wireless Status ..............................................................................................10
Network ..............................................................................................11
General Settings ...........................................................................................11
TCP/IP .............................................................................................................12
Wireless LAN Settings (Easy Setup) .............................................................13
Wireless LAN Settings (Advanced Settings) ................................................14
Wireless LAN Settings (WPS Settings) .........................................................15
Security ...............................................................................................16
Password Options .........................................................................................16
Maintenance .......................................................................................17
Restart ...........................................................................................................17
Initialize .........................................................................................................17
Firmware Update ..........................................................................................18
Default Configuration Settings .........................................................19
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Chapter 2 - Network-USB Navigator ..............................20
Introduction .......................................................................................20
Install Network-USB Navigator .........................................................20
For Windows Users ........................................................................................20
For Mac Users ................................................................................................24
Confirm Settings ...........................................................................................27
Connect and Disconnect ....................................................................29
How to Connect to Printer ............................................................................29
How to Disconnect Printer ...........................................................................30
Send Disconnect Request ..................................................................31
Main Window ......................................................................................33
Buttons ..........................................................................................................33
Status .............................................................................................................34
Options ...............................................................................................34
How to Open Options ...................................................................................34
Description ....................................................................................................35
Notes ...................................................................................................37
Chapter 3 - Settings .........................................................38
Print Data from Your Mobile ..............................................................38
Check Ink Level ...................................................................................38
Use Scanning Function ......................................................................39
Change Print Server’s IP Address ......................................................39
Switch from Wired to Wireless Connection ......................................40
Select Wireless Access Point from List .........................................................40
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Connect by WPS Pushbutton Method .........................................................42
Connect by WPS PIN .....................................................................................43
Switch from Wireless to Wired Connection ......................................44
Initializing the Print Server ...............................................................45
Press WPS Button ..........................................................................................45
Configure in Settings ....................................................................................45
Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting ...........................................46
Cannot Print........................................................................................46
Cannot Access Print Server from PC .................................................47
Print Server Is Not Displayed on LPV4 Port Setup Wizard ..............48
Print Server Is Not Displayed on Network-USB Navigator ..............50
Cannot Find Access Point from Settings ..........................................51
Cannot Connect Wirelessly Using WPS .............................................52
Forgot IP Address ...............................................................................53
How to Reconfigure the Printer Port ................................................55
For Windows Users ........................................................................................55
For Mac Users ................................................................................................58
Cannot Configure Printer Port with LPV4 Port Setup Wizard .........61
Appendix A - Supplemental Information ......................62
Technical Specifications ....................................................................62
FCC and IC Notice ...............................................................................63
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Chapter 1 - Configuration

Introduction

Configuration of the print server is done from Settings, the web-based configuration GUI.
Note: Supported browsers include Internet Explorer 8 and later, Firefox 20 and later, and Safari 5 and later.
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Accessing Settings

Access by IP Address

If you know the IP address of the print server on your network, just type it in to the URL field of your browser and press the enter key to open Settings. If you don’t know the print servers IP address, refer to “Access from Network USB Navigator” below.
1 Open a web browser.
2 Enter the print server’s IP address in the address field and press the enter key.
3 When the security window appears, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the password, then click
OK.
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Access from Network-USB Navigator

If Network-USB Navigator has been installed on your PC, you use it to open Settings.
Note: Refer to chapter 2 to install Network-USB Navigator.
1 Open Network-USB Navigator.
• For Windows 8, select Network-USB Navigator from the “Start” screen.
• For Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, navigate to Start - All Programs - BUFFALO - Network-USB - Network- USB Navigator.
• For Mac OS, click the Network-USB Navigator icon in the dock.
2 Select your printer and click (properties).
Note: If multiple USB devices are displayed, select the “LPV4-U2-300S”.
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3 Click Device Server Properties.
4 Settings will open. When the security window appears, enter “admin” for the username and “password” for the
password, then click OK.
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Status

Device Status

View information for the device connected to the print server.
Status - Device
Printer Name Displays the name of the printer connected to the print server. Queue Name Displays the queue name for LPR printing.
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System Status

View system information for the print server.
Status - System
IP Address Displays the assigned IP address. Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask. Default Gateway Displays the default gateway address. DHCP Server Displays the obtained DHCP server’s IP address. WINS Server Displays the WINS server’s IP address.

Wireless Status

View wireless LAN interface information for the print server.
Status - Wireless
Displays the signal strength.
Current SSID Displays the current SSID. Current Channel Displays the current channel. Transfer Rate Displays the wireless transmission rate.
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Network

General Settings

Configure the hostname and the connection method here.
Network - General
Hostname
Connection Method
Enter a name for the print server. This will be displayed in Network-USB Navigator and other software. This name should be unique within your network.
The hostname may contain up to 15 alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-). A hyphen cannot be used for the first character.
After changing the hostname, the printer port must be reconfigured. Refer to Chapter 4 for more details.
Select a connection method.
Auto
Detects the connection method automatically. If a LAN cable is attached to the print server, it uses a wired connection. Otherwise, the connection is wireless.
Wireless
The print server works as a wireless device.
Wired
The print server works as a wired device.
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TCP/IP

Configure print server’s network settings here.
Network - TCP/IP
Note: Only assign the print server a valid IP address, otherwise Settings cannot be accessed. If you cannot open Settings, initialize the print server, which restores all settings to their factory default values.
DHCP
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
WINS Server
If you’re using DHCP on your network, enable it here. If you don’t use DHCP, you’ll need to configure the print server’s IP address manually.
If DHCP is not available on your network, you may configure the print server’s IP address manually here.
If DHCP is not available on your network, you may configure the print server’s subnet mask manually here.
If DHCP is not available on your network, you may configure the print server’s default gateway address here. If 0.0.0.0 is entered here, no default gateway is used.
You may enter a WINS server address here (optional). If DHCP is in use, the WINS server assigned by DHCP will override this setting.
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Wireless LAN Settings (Easy Setup)

Configure wireless connection settings here.
Network - Wireless LAN - Easy Setup
Wireless Network List
Encryption Key Enter the encryption key of the selected wireless device. Apply Click this button to apply settings and reboot the print server.
Detected wireless devices are listed. Click Refresh List to search again.
Up to 32 devices are displayed in order of strength of the signal.
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Wireless LAN Settings (Advanced Settings)

Configure advanced wireless settings here.
Network - Wireless LAN - Advanced Settings
Enter the SSID of the access point that you want to connect to.
SSID
Network Authentication
WEP Settings
WEP Select whether to enable or disable WEP encryption.
Key Index
SSIDs may contain up to 32 alphanumeric characters, hyphens (-), and underscores (_).
Select the same authentication method that your wireless router or access point uses.
Open (No Authentication)
Choose this if your network uses no authentication or WEP.
WPA
WPA uses PSK authentication, TKIP or AES encryption, and a pre-shared key.
WPA2
WPA2 uses PSK, AES encryption, and a pre-shared key.
Select the number of the WEP key you want to use (1 - 4). This WEP key should be same as the one your access point is configured with.
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WEP Key 1
WEP Key 2
WEP Key 3
WEP Key 4
WPA/WPA2 Settings
Encryption Method
Pre-shared Key
Up to 4 WEP keys can be configured. Alphanumeric or hexadecimal WEP keys of either 64-bit or 128-bit lengths are supported.
Select the encryption method for WPA authentication (TKIP or AES). This setting should match that of the access point.
Note: Usually, AES is safer than TKIP. Always use AES for your wireless network if it is supported by your devices.
Enter the pre-shared key. This is needed when TKIP or AES is used for encryption. Use the same key that your access point and other wireless devices are using. Use 8 - 63 alphanumeric or hexadecimal characters.

Wireless LAN Settings (WPS Settings)

Configure WPS here.
Network - Wireless LAN - WPS Settings
PIN
Displays PIN for WPS connection. Click Generate PIN to generate new PIN.
To connect to the access point, click Execute WPS and enter the PIN to the access point within 2 minutes.
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Security

Password Options

Configure print server’s password here.
Security - Password
The administrator password may contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters and
New Password
Confirm Enter the password again for confirmation.
underscores (_).
This password is used for logging into Settings.
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Maintenance

Restart

Restart the print server.
Maintenance - Restart
Restart

Initialize

Initialize the print server.
Maintenance - Initialize
Click Yes to restart the print server. All current connections to the print server will be disconnected.
Initialize Click Yes to restore all settings to their factory default values.
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Firmware Update

Update the print server’s firmware.
Maintenance - Firmware Update
Note: Do not turn the power off until update is finished! When the power LED stops blinking and glows steadily, it is safe to turn off the power.
Firmware File Click Browse and choose the firmware file. Click Update to start updating.
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Default Configuration Settings

Feature Parameter Default Setting
Username admin Password password
General Settings
TCP/IP Settings
Wireless LAN Settings
Hostname
Connection Method Auto DHCP Enabled IP Address 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 Default Gateway 0.0.0.0 WINS Server 0.0.0.0 SSID None Network Authentication Open WEP Off Key Index 1 WEP Key None PIN An 8-digit random value
LPV4-U2-XXXXXX
(Where “XXXXXX” is the last 6 digits of the print server’s MAC address)
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Chapter 2 - Network-USB Navigator

Introduction

Network-USB Navigator lets you connect a multifunctional printer and use functions such as scanning, ink levels, etc. You can also directly access Settings from the application.
Note: While a printer is accessed through Network-USB Navigator, it cannot be used by anyone else. Disconnect the printer after using the application.

Install Network-USB Navigator

For Windows Users

Follow the procedure below to install the application.
1 Access “d.buffalo.jp/lpv4-u2-300s/” and download LPV4-U2-300S Utility.
2 Run the utility.
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