Comet labs WFPS2, NFPS2 User Manual

Comet Labs NFPS2 / WFPS2

2 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed-Port MFP Server

User’s Manual

Version 1.21

Table of Contents

CHAPTER1 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................5

1.1 About this Manual...........................................................................................5

1.2 Customer Support...........................................................................................5

CHAPTER2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW...............................................................................................6

2.1 Package Contents ...........................................................................................6

2.2 Product CD.....................................................................................................6

2.2.1 Start-up Procedures........................................................................................6

2.3 Physical Description.......................................................................................6

2.4 Installation Procedures...................................................................................7

2.4.1 Installation and Integration............................................................................7

2.4.2 Configuration and Management.....................................................................7

2.5 Features and Benefits.....................................................................................7

CHAPTER3 BASIC INSTALLATION...............................................................................................9

3.1 Connecting the Hardware...............................................................................9

3.2 Wireless connection........................................................................................9

3.2.1 Preliminary.....................................................................................................9

3.2.2 Set Wi r eless Configuration Using MFP Server Control Center.....................9

3.2.3 Set Wireless Configuration Using Server’s Web Pages ................................13

3.3 Assigning an IP Address to the Server..........................................................17

3.3.1 Preliminary...................................................................................................17

3.3.2 Ethernet Address...........................................................................................18

3.3.3 IP Addr ess.....................................................................................................18

3.3.4 Methods for Setting the IP Address...............................................................18

3.3.5 Host Names and Host Name Rules...............................................................18

3.3.6 Setting the IP Address Using DHCP.............................................................18

3.3.7 Setting the IP Address Using the Control Center.........................................18

3.3.8 Setting the IP Address Using the Server’s Web Pages..................................20

3.4 Naming Your USB Devices ...........................................................................22

3.4.1 Printer Names...............................................................................................22

3.4.2 Storage Names..............................................................................................24

3.4.3 Scanner Names .............................................................................................24

CHAPTER4 PRINT SERVER IN WINDOWS................................................................................25

4.1 Overview of Installation Methods.................................................................25

4.2 Connecting the Server...................................................................................25

4.2.1 The Server and Windows PC on Same LAN .................................................26

4.2.2 The Server and Windows PC on Different LANs..........................................26

4.3 Setting up Local Windows Printer Driver.....................................................26

4.4 Adding Network Printers in Windows...........................................................27

4.4.1 Using Standard Windows Methods for LPR Printing Protocol....................27

4.4.2 Using the Control Center for LPR Printing..................................................31

4.4.3 Using Standard Windows Method for Raw TCP Printing ............................32

4.4.4 Using the Control Center for Raw TCP/JetDirect Printing .........................34

4.4.5 Using Standard Windows Methods for SMB/CIFS Printing.........................35

4.4.6 Using the Control Center for SMB/CIFS Printing.......................................36

4.4.7 Using Standard Windows Method for IPP Printing......................................38

CHAPTER5 PRINT SERVER IN UNIX/LINUX .........................................................................41

5.1 Configuring Host File...................................................................................41

5.2 Printing by LPD/LPR ...................................................................................41

5.3 Using the Server on BSD UNIX/Linux..........................................................41

5.4 Using the Server on RedHat Linux (Fedora Core).......................................42

CHAPTER6 FILE SERVER..............................................................................................................49

6.1 Preliminary...................................................................................................49

6.2 Storage Names..............................................................................................49

6.3 Connecting USB Mass Storage to the Server ...............................................49

6.4 Supported Codepages...................................................................................50

6.5 Adding Your USB Mass Storages to Network with Security.........................52

6.5.1 Setting up File Server Using the Control Center..........................................52

6.5.2 Setting up File Server Using Web Pages .........................................................54

6.5.3 Using Shared Storages by SMB/CIFS Method for Windows ........................55

6.5.4 Using Shared Storage by FTP Methods for Windows...................................56

CHAPTER7 SCAN SERVER............................................................................................................58

7.1 Connecting HP All-In-One to the Server......................................................58

7.2 Using the Shared Scanner in Windows .........................................................58

7.2.1 Using the Control Center..............................................................................58

7.2.2 Using Windows Applications........................................................................60

7.3 Using the Shared Scanner in Linux..............................................................61

7.3.1 Using XSane in RedHat Linux......................................................................61

CHAPTER8 THE CONTROL CENTER .........................................................................................64

8.1 Installing Control Center..............................................................................64

8.2 Using the Control Center..............................................................................64

8.2.1 Using Tools of Control Center......................................................................64

8.2.2 Displaying Server Status...............................................................................65

8.2.3 Setting up Server Configuration...................................................................65

CHAPTER9 REMOTE CONNECT CENTER................................................................................72

9.1 Introduction .................................................................................................72

9.2 Link & Unlink..............................................................................................72

9.3 How to Use ..................................................................................................72

9.4 Auto Link/Unlink..........................................................................................75

9.5 Limitations...................................................................................................78

CHAPTER10 THE SERVER’S WEB P AGES...................................................................................79

10.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................79

10.2 Using the Server’s Web Pages ......................................................................79

10.2.1 Displaying Server Status...............................................................................79

10.2.2 Setting up Server Configuration ...................................................................80

CHAPTER11 EMAIL ALERTING.....................................................................................................85

CHAPTER12 SNMP.............................................................................................................................85

CHAPTER13 TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................86

13.1 LED Indicators .............................................................................................86

CHAPTER14 RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS............................................................................87

14.1 Using the Control Center..............................................................................87

14.2 Using the Server’s Web Pages ......................................................................87

14.3 Using Init Button...........................................................................................88

14.4 Default Parameters List................................................................................88

CHAPTER15 UPGRADE FIRMWARE.............................................................................................90

CHAPTER16 THE INIT BUTTON.....................................................................................................93

Chapter1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Comet Labs NFPS2 / WFPS2 USB MFP Server (in the following referred to as “Server”). This Server is designed to connect your AIO/MFPs (All-In-One/Multifunction Peripher al), printers, USB mass storages (hard drives, flash drives, and memory card readers), and scanners, to your network, allowing all network users access to these shared USB devices resources.

1.1 About this Manual

This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage Comet Labs NFPS2 and WFPS2 in various network environments. Compared with NFPS2, WFPS2 has an additional wireless module (802.11b/g). Except for the wireless-related configuration and operations, all other configuration and operations are almost the same for NFPS2 and WFPS2. Unless explicitly specified, all instructions apply to both NFPS2 and WFPS2.

To fully benefit from this document, you should be familiar with basic networking principles. The instructions described in this manual are based on the settings in a new Server. To reload the Factory Parameters, you can reset this Server back to Factory Default, which will restore most of the settings. For details, please refer to the chapter “Restore Factory Defaults”.

1.2 Customer Support

Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your product reseller. Or you can visit our website at http://www.cometlabs.com for latest product information. This document is subject to changes without prior notice.

Chapter2 Product Overview

2.1 Package Contents

Verify that nothing is missing from the package by using the checking list below. Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials are recyclable. Please confirm the items in the package below:

 This Server (NFPS2 or WFPS2)  CD (Control Center and User’s Manual)  Power Adaptor  Quick Installation Guide

2.2 Product CD

This CD provides easy-to-use Control Center software, and the User’s Manual.

2.2.1 Start-up Procedures

If your computer is configured to auto start CDs, this CD will start automatically when inserted. Y ou can also navigate to the CD and start the autorun.exe file from within the Windows file manager.

2.3 Physical Description

1. Power Adaptor Connector: DC IN 5V/2A adaptor

2. Init Button: print the configuration page and initialize this Server

3. Ethernet Connector: a twisted pair category 5 cable

4. Wireless Station (only for WFPS2): IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless station with antenna

inside

5. USB Host Ports: USB 1.1/2.0 low, full, and Hi-Speed compliant

6. Indicators  Power Indicator is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or if it blinks, there is a

problem with this Server or power adapter.

 Link Status (only for NFPS2) is lit while network is applied. If it is not lit, it

indicates that this server does not connect to the network.

 Status Indicator (only for NFPS2) blinks to indicate network activity.  LAN Indicator (only for WFPS2) blinks to indicate wired network activity. If it is

lit, it indicates the wired network is applied. If it is not lit, it indicates that the server does not connect to the wired network.

 WLAN Indicator (only for WFPS2) blinks to indicate wireless network activity. If

it is lit, it indicates the wireless network is applied. If it is not lit, it indicates that the server does not connect to the wireless network.

 USB1 Indicator is lit while a USB device connects to USB1 Port of this Server. If it

is not lit, or if it blinks, there is a problem with the USB device or this Server.

 USB2 Indicator is lit while a USB device connects to USB2 Port of this Server. If it

is not lit, or if it blinks, there is a problem with the USB device or this Server.

2.4 Installation Procedures

2.4.1 Installation and Integration

Please refer to the table below to select the appropriate installation method. The Control Center is available on the CD.

Functi on

Print Server

OS Method Description

Windows

Standard Windows Add Printer Wizard Control Center Tool

Installation of LPR, Raw TCP (JetDirect), Local Port Using SMB, and IPP Installation of LPR, Raw TCP, Local Port Using SMB

Apple MAC OS x Printer Setup

Tool

Unix/Linux

File Server

Scan Server

2.4.2 Configuration and Management

Windows None Don’t need installation Apple MAC OS X None

Unix/Linux Samba Use smbclient in Samba Windows The Control

Apple MAC OS X Download and

Unix/Linux Download and

Edit /etc/printcap File

RedHat Linux Printer System Manager

Center

install SANE

install SANE Frontends

LPR, Raw TCP (JetDirect) SMB, IPP Using vi or other editors to edit the printcap file

Using X-Windows Interface to operate

Installation of SANE Client and SANE-Twain Driver

Use terminal

Use SANE Applications such as XSANE

This Server can be configured and managed from its internal web pages or from the Control Center. These web pages or PC tools offer you a management tool suitable for all supported network environments.

2.5 Features and Benefits

This Server provides the following features and benefits:

1. Reliability: The Server provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption.

2. Flexibility: The Server supports print/File/Scan sharing in all major

computer systems and environments.

3. Easy to Install: The Server installs, operates, and is managed in a reliable and easy fashion.

4. Security: Y ou can assign administrator name and password to restrict login.

5. Monitoring: The Server’s web pages and user software allow you to continuously monitor the status of connected USB devices.

6. Future Proof: The firmware stored in the Server’s Flash memory can be upgraded over the network. This allows y ou to quickly update and enhance its operational features when new Server software becomes available.

Chapter3 Basic Installation

3.1 Connecting the Hardware

1. Make sure that your USB devices are switched off and that the Server’s Power Adapter is disconnected.

2. Connect the USB devices to the USB ports with the USB cables.

3. Connect the Server to the network with a twisted-pair category 5 cable, 10baseT or 100baseTX.

4. Turn on the USB devices and make sure it is ready for use.

5. Connect the Power Adapter to the Server. The power indicator will light up and USB1 and USB2 indicators will flash in turn. When the Link indicator lights up, the Server is correctly connected to the network. When USB1 and USB2 indicators do not flash, the Server starts to work normally.

6. If you connect USB HP printers to the Server, please press the Init button for 3 seconds on the Server once to print a page of Server configuration report.

3.2 Wireless connection

This section only applies to WFPS2.

3.2.1 Preliminary

 Before you can access wireless network, wireless parameters should be set

correctly. You have to setup the first wireless parameter set through LAN (wired) connection.

 Wireless access can be set as 1. Infrastructure (station) mode, which need an

access point to route network messages, or 2. Ad-hoc mode, which connect nearby wireless PC/devices with the same SSID (Service Set ID).

 Wireless access can be secured by WEP64, WEP128, or WPA-PSK/TKIP.  In infrastructure mode, if network administrator wants to change any security

related parameters, WFPS2 should be changed first, and then access point. If parameters mismatch causes wireless access is not allowed, you have to modify those parameters through LAN connection.

 In infrastructure mode, the maximal transfer rate is 54 MBits depending on

access point’s capability. In ad-hoc mode, only 802.11b (the maximal transfer rate is 11 MBits) is allowed by specification.

3.2.2 Set Wireless Configuration Using MFP Server Control Center

1. Install MFP Server Control Center. MFP Server Control Center is av ailable in the Comet Labs WFPS2 USB MFP Server Product CD.

2. Start MFP Server Control Center and Auto-searching MFP server window will appear.

# If the wireless parameters are not correct or not set yet, you have to use LAN to access MFP Server Control Center.

3. If the tool finds MFP servers in y our local area network, then you hav e to select a MFP server from the server list.

4. Double click the highlight list and type the server’s administrator (default: admin) and password (default: admin).

5. After you login successfully, from the Server menu, select wireless. The set

Wireless dialog appears.

6. In order to join an existing wireless network, you have to set the correct network type (infrastructure or ad-hoc), SSID , and the correct security method with the correct key information.

7. If the wireless network is secured by WEP64 or WEP128, authentication method, key index, and WEP key must be set correctly.

8. If the wireless network is secured by WPA -PSK/TKIP , the shared key must be set correctly.

9. Click Apply to save your settings. And the server will reboot.

10. You have now finished the procedure of setting the wireless parameters.

# In infrastructure mode, WFPS2 searches all channels to join the matched wireless service set. In ad-hoc mode, WFPS2 searches all channels to join the matched wireless ad-hoc service set too, however, if none are found, WFPS2 creates that service set in the assigned channel. # In ad-hoc mode, WPA-PSK/TKIP is not allowed.

3.2.3 Set Wireless Configuration Using Server’s Web Pages

1. You can see the IP address of MFP serv er in the server list. Open IE Browser and type server’s IP address or click the Home Icon of MFP Server Control Center.

# If the wireless parameters are not correct or not set yet, you have to use LAN to access Web Pages. # If the TCP/IP parameters of WFPS2 are not correct, you have to use MFP Serv er Control Center to set the TCP/IP parameters first.

2. Go to the web page and click CONFIG icon.

3. Login your administrator (default: admin) and password (default: admin).

4. Click Wireless icon.

5. In order to join an existing wireless network, you have to set the correct network type (infrastructure or ad-hoc), SSID , and the correct security method with the correct key information.

6. If the wireless network is secured by WEP64 or WEP128, key index and WEP key must be set correctly.

7. If the wireless network is secured by WPA-PSK/TKIP, the shared key must be set correctly.

8. Click Submit to save your settings. And the server will reboot.

9. You have now finished the procedure of setting the wireless parameters.

After properly configuring the wireless parameters, you can remove the network cable and reboot the WFPS2. WFPS2 will then connect to your wireless network. WFPS2 will detect if a network cable is plugged-in or not. If a network cable is plugged-in, WFPS2 will always connect to the network through the network cable. Otherwise it will always connect to the network through wireless module. Once WFPS2 connects to the network, either by network cable or by wireless module, all operations of print / scan / file server are exactly the same.

3.3 Assigning an IP Address to the Server

3.3.1 Preliminary

 If you have a DHCP server on your network, your Server will receive an IP

address automatically. The IP address will then appear on the Control Center or on the page of configuration report that you printed earlier. If your DHCP server does not give an IP address to the Server, the Server will use the default IP address: 192.168.0.2.

 If you are not working in a DHCP network, you need to manually set the

Server’s IP address.

3.3.2 Ethernet Address

You do not need to know the Ethernet address of your Server for assigning an IP address to it. The Control Center can automatically search Servers and list their Ethernet addresses. Besides, you can find Ethernet address that is located on the backside label of the Server.

3.3.3 IP Address

Unless you are assigning an IP address using DHCP, you must obtain an unused IP address from your network administrator.

3.3.4 Methods for Setting the IP Address

You can set the IP address of your Server using one of the following methods, depending on your network operating environment:

 Automatic IP Address Assignment  Manual IP Address Assignment

3.3.5 Host Names and Host Name Rules

The Host Name of the Server defaults to be “NFPS2” (for NFPS2) or “WFPS2” (for WFPS2). If you put two or more Servers in yo ur local area network, to avoid using the same Host Names you have to change the Host Names by using the Control Center or the Server’s web pages. If your Host Name is longer than 15 characters, the Server uses only the first 15 characters.

3.3.6 Setting the IP Address Using DHCP

Follow the instructions below to get an IP address using DHCP:

1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP daemon. The entries included in this scope should contain the following parameters:

y range of IP addresses y subnet mask y default router IP address y DNS server IP address y lease duration

2. Activate the scope. The Serv er automatically gets the DHCP par ameters. If you are using DNS, you may include at least one DNS server IP address in the DHCP scope or manually set the DNS server IP address using Server’s web pages or the Control Center.

3.3.7 Setting the IP Address Using the Control Center

11. Install the Control Center. The Control Center is available on the Product CD.

12. Start the Control Center and Auto-searching Server window will appear.

13. If the tool finds multiple Servers in your local area network, then you have to

select one Server from the Server List.

14. Double click the highlight list and enter the Server’s administrator (default: admin) and password (default: admin).

15. After you have logged in successfully, select TCP/IP from the Server’s menu. The Set IP Address dialog appears.

16. Click the button corresponding to your choice of IP setting method (static or dynamic using DHCP). When assigning a static IP address you also have to define Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. If you choose Automatically get IP by DHCP, you can use desired DNS by clicking the Manual DNS button and manually assigning a DNS.

17. Click Apply to save your settings. And the Server will reboot.

18. You have now finished the procedure of setting the IP address.

3.3.8 Setting the IP Address Using the Server’s Web Pages

1. If you don’t know the current IP of you Server, you have to do the Step1~Step4

of Set the IP Address Using the Control Center.

2. You can see the IP address of you Server in the Server List. Open IE Browser

and enter the Server’s IP address or click the Home Icon of the Control Center.

3. Go to the web page and click CONFIG icon.

4. Enter administrator (default: admin) and password (default: admin).

5. Click TCP/IP icon.

6. Click the button corresponding to your choice of IP setting methods (static or

dynamic using DHCP). When assigning a static IP address you also have to define Subnet Mask and Default Gateway.

7. Click Submit to save your settings. And the Server will reboot. You have now

finished the procedure of setting the IP address.

3.4 Naming Your USB Devices

3.4.1 Printer Names

 Default Printer Name

1. The system will set the printer model names as the default printer names. The system only allows a 12-character long USB device name. For example, the printer model name is “hp LaserJet 3030 PCL 6” and then the default printer name will be set as “LaserJet 303”.

2. If system cannot get the printer model (For example, you use some parallel printers and use Parallel-to-USB cables to connect the printers), the default printer names are set as: USB1_Printer and USB2_Printer with respect to USB1 port and USB2 port.

 Set Printer Name

You can set printer names with the Control Center or Server’s web pages.

A. Using the Control Center

1. Start the Control Center and Auto-searching Server window will appear.

2. If the tool finds multiple Servers in your local area network, then you have to select one Server from the Server List.

3. Double click the highlight list and enter the Server’s administrator (default: admin) and password (default: admin).

4. After you have logged in successfully, select USB Device Information from the Server menu. The Set USB Device Information dialog appears.

5. Set your printer names in Printer Name box and then click Apply.

B. Using the Server’s Web Pages

1. Go to the web page and click CONFIG icon.

2. Enter administrator (default: admin) and password (default: admin).

3. Click USB Device Information

4. Set your printer names in Printer Name box and then click Apply.

3.4.2 Storage Names

The local drives of the two storages in USB1 port and USB2 port are named as USBx_DyPz, where USBx represents the USBx port, Dy represents the y-th Disk (in particular to card reader plugging in multiple cards) and Pz represents the z-th partition.

3.4.3 Scanner Names

The name of connected scanner of HP office jet series consists of the “vender” + “model” . F or example, the scanner name of HP PSC 1300 series office jet is named as “HP PSC 1300 series”.

Chapter4 Print Server in Windows

4.1 Overview of Installation Methods

This chapter describes how to add network printers.

Table List for Installing Network Printer

Windows Platform

Windows 98, ME, 2000,XP and 2003

Windows 2000, XP and 2003

Printing Protocols

SMB/CIFS Printing

IPP Printing Standard Windows Add Printer LPR Printing

Raw TCP/JetDi r ect Printing

Method

Standard Windows Add Printer Wizard

The Control Center’s Add Printer

Wizard Standard Windows Add Printer Wizard

The Control Center’s Add Printer

Standard Windows Add Printer Wizard The Control Center’s Add Printer

Steps for Installing Network Printer

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Set up Local Windows Printer Driver

Connect Your Printer to the Server and Connect the Server to Network

Turn on Your Printer and the Server

Step 6

Turn on “Online Use Printer” in Installed Windows Printer Driver

Add Network Printer by

- Windows Standard

Method

- Control Center

Step 4 Step 5

Configure Your Server

4.2 Connecting the Server

To configure your Server correctly, you should know which type of network topology that your Server is connecting to.

4.2.1 The Server and Windows PC on Same LAN

LAN HUB/Switch

Server

USB Printer

4.2.2 The Server and Windows PC on Different LANs

Example: Wired Windows PC across Internet

Router

LAN HUB/Switch

Server

USB Printer

Internet

Router

LAN HUB/Switch

4.3 Setting up Local Windows Printer Driver

You are advised to install your Windows printer driver in advance. For most printers, you can install the printer drivers with the following procedure:

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes.

2. Double click Add Printer to start the Add Printer Wizard, and then click Next.

3. Click Local printer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug-n-Play printer check box to avoid having to wait for the completion of another printer search, and then click Next. If you leave this option selected, Windows will attempt to find the printer itself and figure out what kind it is. If Windows does not find the printer, the wizard will continue as described in this task.

4. Select a Windows driver for your printer. Click Next.

5. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users. Do you want to print a test page? Select the appropriate radio button and click

Next and Finish.

4.4 Adding Network Printers in Windows

Follow the instructions below to use the standard Windows Add Printer Wizard and the Control Center for adding a network printer in Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP and

2003.

# Note:

1. Before adding a network printer, you are advised to install the local Windows printer driver in advance.

2. Before using network printer, you have to turn on “Use Printer Online” in installed network printer driver and then you can use the printer.

4.4.1 Using Standard Windows Methods for LPR Printing Protocol

Windows Platform: Windows 2000, XP and 2003

1. Open Printers and Faxes

2. Right-click the printer for which you want to change settings, and then click

Properties/ports

3. Clear Enable bidirectional support and click Add port, and then click Standard TCP/IP Port from the dropdown and click New port.

4. The "Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard" will pop up and click Next.

5. In the Printer Name or IP Address box, enter the Host Name of the Server (default: NFPS2 or WFPS2) or IP address of the Server. In the Port Name box, enter your desired names or USB1_LPR or USB2_LPR for printer connected to USB1 port and USB2 port, respectively.

# If your Server is running on a different LAN than your Windows PC such as

Internet PC, you must enter Server’s IP address in Printer Name or IP

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