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

The factory default IP address of the DP-311P is 192.168.0.10. In order to print
to the your printer through the DP-311P, the DP-311P must have the same IP
network settings as your network. By factory default, the DP-311P is configured to
connect to “ANY” wireless access point.

Follow the steps below to associate the print server to your wireless AP or router.
The SSID of your wireless AP or router should appear in the list as shown below.

Open your Web
browser and type

“http://192.168.0.10”

into the URL address
box. Then press the
Enter or Return key.

Click on Configuration > Wireless.

http://192.168.0.10

Select SSID

Apply Changes

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

Click on Configuration > Network.

Configure your IP Address
here to conform to your
wireless network. It is
recommended that you use
a Static IP Address. By
default, the IP Address of
the DP-311P is

192.168.0.10

Apply Changes

- Move the switch on the back of the DP-311P to “Normal”
mode.

- Remove and re-insert the print servers power plug.

- Associate your wireless laptop or desktop computer with
the same wireless AP or router as your print server.

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Setting up your DP-311P for network
printing in Windows XP

For additional Windows operating system setup or information
on the web-management interface, refer to the manual located
on the CD-ROM.

For Windows XP:

Go to Start > Printers and Faxes > Add a Printer

Double-click on the
“Add Printer” icon

Click Next

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Setting up your DP-311P for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)

Select “Local Printer.”

Click Next

Select “Create a new port.”
At the pull-down menu, highlight

“Standard TCP/IP Port.”

Click Next

Click Next

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Setting up your DP-311P for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)

Type in the IP address of the print
server. (i.e. 192.168.0.10)
The port name will automatically be
filled in.

Click Next

Select “Custom.”
Then click “Settings.”

Click Settings

Select “LPR”

Enter “lp1” for the

Queue Name.

Click OK

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Setting up your DP-311P for network
printing in Windows XP (continued)

Click Next

Click Finish

In this window, scroll down to find
your printer. (If it is not listed, insert
the driver CD or diskette that came
with your printer.)

Click on “Have Disk.”
Then, scroll down and highlight the
printer.

Click Next

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Your Setup is Complete!

At this screen, you can input a
name for this printer.

Click Next

Select “Yes” to print a test
page

Click Next

The printer is now ready for printing
with Windows XP, on your network.

Click Finish

Note: MacOS printing is supported for Postscript
printers only.

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Notes

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Notes

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Notes

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Technical Support

You can find the most recent software and user documentation on the D-Link website.

D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and

within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product.

U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our
website or by phone.

Tech Support for customers within the United States:

D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:

[phone]
24 hours a day, seven days a week

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.com
email: [e-mail]

Tech Support for customers within Canada:

D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone:

[phone]
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:00pm EST

D-Link Technical Support over the Internet:

http://support.dlink.ca
email: [e-mail]

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