Dlink DP-311P User Manual

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Before You Begin

You will need an 802.11b wirelessly enabled laptop or desktop computer and a
parallel-port printer that will connect to the DP-311P.

Important: TURN OFF the power to the printer before installing
the DP-311P.

Check Your Package Contents

These are the items included with your DP-311P purchase:

DP-311P Wireless Print Server

Server

CD-ROM (containing Manual and Warranty)

5V DC 2.0A Power Adapter

If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

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Using a power
supply with a
different voltage
rating will damage
this product and void
its warranty.

Product Overview

Antenna: - Used to

wirelessly connect to

802.11b compatible
devices.

Parallel Port - Used to

connect to the parallel
port on your printer.

POWER LED – a solid

light indicates a proper
connection to the power

WLAN LED – This LED blinks

during wireless data transmission.

Operation Mode Switch

This switch is used to put the DP-311P into configuration mode or normal mode.

Receptor for

Power Adapter.

supply.

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Preparing your DP-311P for network
printing in Windows XP

Note: Do not connect the power cord to the DP-311P until
you are advised to do so.

Attach the included antenna to the rear of the DP-311P.

Make sure that the Printer is turned OFF.

Move switch to ‘Config’
position.

Connect the DP-311P to the parallel port of the printer.

Plug one end of the power adapter into the DP-311P (in the DC Power
Input port, shown in the illustration above) and the other end into your
electrical outlet. The DP-311P LED’s will light up to indicate that the
power is connected properly.

Turn ON the printer.

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Preparing your DP-311P for network
printing in Windows XP (cont.)

Use an 802.11b wireless client card to connect to the DP-311P wirelessly
using the following settings:

SSID: WLAN-PS
Wireless Mode: Ad-Hoc
Channel: 1
WEP: Disable

For example, with D-Link’s DWL-650+ AirPlus utility, you should see an Available Ad-Hoc
Network by the name of WLAN-PS. Highlight this Network and connect to it.

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Preparing your DP-311P for network
printing in Windows XP (cont.)

In order to configure the DP-311P, your computer
must be in the same IP range as the Wireless Print
Server. The following steps will walk you through
setting a static IP Address in the same range as the
DP-311P.

Go to Start > right click on

My Network Places >

select Properties > Double-click on
the Network Connection associated
with the Wireless Network Card.

Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Click Properties

Select Use the following IP address

IP address: 192.168.0.52
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

Click OK

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