D-Link DP-G310
Wireless G Print Server
Manual
Rev. 01 (February, 2008)
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Contents |
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Package Contents .................................................................................................. |
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Contents of Package:.......................................................................................... |
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System Requirements:........................................................................................ |
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Introduction ............................................................................................................ |
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External Features ................................................................................................... |
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Port Connector.................................................................................................... |
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Rear Panel Connectors.......................................................................................... |
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Network Cable Connector ................................................................................... |
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Antenna Connector ............................................................................................. |
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USB Port Connector............................................................................................ |
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Reset Button ....................................................................................................... |
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DC Power Connector .......................................................................................... |
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Front Panel ............................................................................................................. |
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LED Indicators .................................................................................................... |
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Wireless Basics ...................................................................................................... |
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Wireless Installation Considerations .................................................................... |
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Installing Consideratons...................................................................................... |
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Setting up the DP-G310........................................................................................ |
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Installing the Print Server .................................................................................. |
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Power ON Self-Test........................................................................................... |
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Getting Started...................................................................................................... |
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Using PS-Wizard................................................................................................... |
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Auto-Run Installation......................................................................................... |
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PS-Wizard......................................................................................................... |
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Installing PS-Wizard.......................................................................................... |
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Using PS-Wizard............................................................................................... |
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Using the Web Configuration .............................................................................. |
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Home ................................................................................................................ |
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SETUP > Print Server Setup............................................................................. |
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SETUP > LAN Setup......................................................................................... |
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SETUP > Wireless Setup .................................................................................. |
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SETUP > Printer Setup ..................................................................................... |
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ADVANCED > Advanced LAN........................................................................... |
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ADVANCED > Advanced Wireless .................................................................... |
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ADVANCED > User Access .............................................................................. |
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ADVANCED > E-Mail Notification...................................................................... |
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ADVANCED > SNMP........................................................................................ |
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MAINTENANCE > Password ............................................................................ |
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MAINTENANCE > Save/Restore Settings......................................................... |
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MAINTENANCE > Firmware Upgrade .............................................................. |
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MAINTENANCE > Diagnostics ......................................................................... |
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STATUS > Device Info ...................................................................................... |
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STATUS > Network ........................................................................................... |
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STATUS >Wireless............................................................................................ |
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STATUS >Print Log........................................................................................... |
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HELP ................................................................................................................ |
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Reboot .............................................................................................................. |
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Refresh Printer Status ....................................................................................... |
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TCP/IP Printing for Windows Vista...................................................................... |
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TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP ......................................................................... |
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TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 ...................................................................... |
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TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/ME ............................................................. |
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Unix/Linux Printing ............................................................................................ |
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Printing Text Files form Unix............................................................................ |
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Printing form BSD Unix Versions..................................................................... |
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Printing from SCO Unix System V/386............................................................ |
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Printing from Solaris........................................................................................ |
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Printing from Red Hat Linux ............................................................................ |
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Setting up Printing in Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.9) ................................................. |
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Adding a Printer .............................................................................................. |
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AppleTalk-enabled or Bonjour-enabled Printers .............................................. |
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Setting up AppleTalk Printing in Mac OS 9....................................................... |
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Technical Specifications.................................................................................... |
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Appendix: DP-G310 Printer Compatibility List................................................. |
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Package Contents
Contents of Package:
D-Link DP-G310 Wireless USB Print Server
Manual and Warranty on CD
Printed Quick Installation Guide
If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.
System Requirements:
A computer with an installed Ethernet adapter
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Windows Vista/XP/2000/NT4/ME/98SE/95
Apple Mac OS 9.x to MAC OS X 10.4.x
Linux, Solaris, SCO Unix, AIX
Internet Explorer 6.0 or above; Netscape Navigator version 6.0 or above, with JavaScript enabled
Printer must support required operating system
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Introduction
The D-Link DP-G310 Print Server is an 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 high-speed print server that also can connect to your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network anywhere you wish to locate printer services. The DP-G310 manages the flow of print files from workstations or file servers to connected printers, delivering print jobs to printers much faster than a file server or a PC acting as a print server can. With one USB 2.0 port, the DP-310 can connect to almost any printer with a USB connector.
The DP-G310 includes easy-to-use software to install on most Windows-based networks. Protocol support for TCP/IP, NetBEUI, and AppleTalk are provided to ensure seamless connection to major networking Operating Systems.
The DP-G310 has a built in Web-Based management feature that allows users to easily configure and manage multiple print queues through TCP/IP. The DP-G310 also supports Telnet as an alternative method to configure the unit.
The DP-G310 improves network printing services in the following ways:
The DP-G310 picks up the workload of managing print file traffic to its connected printers. This provides workload relief to your file servers, and allows the file servers full capacity to be used for file access or other direct services to network users. On peer-to-peer networks, workstations can print directly to the Print Server without increasing the load of another workstation or server.
The DP-G310’s USB printer port is USB 2.0 port, which can transmit to
high-speed laser printer much faster than a PC’s USB printer port. High-speed laser printer connected to the Print Server’s USB port can be operated at their full
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capacity.
Because the DP-G310 is very portable and inexpensive compared to a PC-based print server, and Print Server connects to your file servers through the network, printers can be deployed to locations of maximum convenience to users.
The DP-G310 offers extraordinary flexibility, operating with all major network operating systems and protocols:
TCP/IP
UNIX lpr/lpd (HP-UX, SunOS, Solaris, SCO, UnixWare, IBM AIX) Windows NT/2000, Windows 95/98SE/ME, Windows XP/Vista, NetWare 5.x NDPS LPR Remote Printing
NetBEUI
Windows NT/2000/XP, Windows 95/98SE/ME, Windows for Workgroups, Microsoft LAN Manager, IBM LAN Server
AppleTalk
MacOS EtherTalk
Furthermore, the print server features a useful software: PS-Wizard. PS-Wizard is an user-friendly program used to complete further settings for the print server, and assist you to easily add a printer on your computer. See also the “Using The PS-Wizard” chapter in this manual for the details. The print server also supports configuration and management via the Telnet protocol for networks without Windows-compatible machines.
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External Features
Port Connector
The DP-G310’s USB port is located on its rear panel. The port is configurable using the Web Configuration Interface or the print server’s Telnet interface. The Print Server’s Web configuration permits users to configure settings through the web browser.
Default IP Address of DP-G310 is set as automatically getting from DHCP server or Router which build-in DHCP server.
NOTE: The PC’s IP Address must be in the same subnet as the print server’s IP Address for the two devices to communicate. (For example, if print server’s IP Address is 192.168.0.10, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then your computer’s IP Address should be 192.168.0.x, where x is a value between 1-254, excluding 10.)
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Rear Panel Connectors
Antenna
USB Port Connector
Network Cable
DC Power Connector
Connector
Reset
Network Cable Connector
The Print Server’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for connection to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable). The port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the Print Server to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the
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network.
Antenna Connector
Connect the Wireless LAN antenna to the Antenna Connector to have better
signaling of Wireless.
USB Port Connector
The rear panel of the print server features the USB port connector. Plug this connector directly into the USB port on your network printer via a USB cable.
Reset Button
Press and release this button to reset the Print Server; or press and hold this button for three seconds until the USB LED on the front panel light up and then release the button, the Print Server will resume the factory default settings.
DC Power Connector
The DC power input connector is located on the Print Server’s rear panel and is labeled DC 5V.
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Front Panel
LED Indicators
The front panel of the print server features four LED indicators:
LEDs
Power
Steady green confirms that the Print Server is powered ON.
USB
Lights up to indicate printing activity.
LAN
Steady green confirms that the Print Server has a good connection to the Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. The indicator blinks off briefly to indicate that the Print Server is receiving or transmitting from the network.
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WLAN
Steady green indicates a proper wireless network connection. The indicator blinks off briefly to indicate that the Print Server is receiving or transmitting from the network.
These four indicators are also used by the Print Server’s Power-ON Self Test (POST) to indicate any hardware failures.
Wireless Basics
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.
A wireless LAN (WLAN) is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users.
Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards.
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People use wireless LAN technology for many different purposes:
Mobility
Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency.
Low Implementation Costs
WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical.
Installation and Network Expansion
Installing a WLAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go – even outside the home or office.
Scalability
WLANs can be configured in a variety of topologies to meet the needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed.
Inexpensive Solution
Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices.
Standards-Based Technology
Based on the IEEE 802.11g standard, the DP-G310 is interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of up to 54Mbps
Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network
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when used with other D-Link devices.
Wireless Installation Considerations
Installing Consideratons
The D-Link DP-G310 lets you print through your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maxinmizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines:
1.Keep the antenna of the DP-G310 in an upright position.
2.Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DP-G310 and other network devices to a minimum. Each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link wireless products range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters). Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
3.Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (0.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters). Polistion devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception.
4.Building materials can impede the wireless signal. A solid metal door or aluminum studs amy have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials.
5.Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical
overhead lower actual data throughput rate.
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devices or appliances that generate extreme RF noise.
Setting up the DP-G310
Installing the Print Server
WARNING: Configuration problems may result if the Print Server is powered up without first establishing its network connection.
Follow this procedure to avoid complications at the configuration stage.
1.Confirm proper operation of the printers to be connected to the DP-G310.
2.When you have confirmed proper operation of the printer, switch its power
OFF.
3.Confirm that your network is operating normally.
4.Connect the DP-G310 RJ-45 Connector to the network, using an Ethernet CAT5 cable.
5.While the printer is powered OFF, install the DP-G310 USB port connector into the USB port on the network printer using a USB cable.
6.Switch ON the connected printer.
7.Plug the AC power adapter’s DC output plug into the DC 5V power socket on the rear panel of the Print Server.
8.Plug the power adapter into a power outlet. This will supply power to the Print Server, as it has no external power switch. The green Power LED on the Print Server’s front panel should illuminate steadily, and the Print Server’s Self-Test will proceed.
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Power ON Self-Test
Every DP-G310 has been factory-tested to operate properly.
When the DP-G310 is powered ON, it also automatically performs a Self-Test on each of its major components. The final result of the Self-Test is signaled by the state of the USB LED indicator following the Self-Test. Preliminary to the actual component tests, the four LED indicators are tested to confirm their steady and flashing operation.
Immediately after power-up, all four of the green LEDs should illuminate steadily for several seconds. Then the USB LED should light OFF. Irregularity of any of the four LEDs during these LED tests may mean there is a problem with the LEDs themselves.
The actual component tests immediately follow the LED tests. A normal (no fault) result is signaled by a simultaneous flashing of the USB LED three times, followed by a quiescent state with the USB LED dark.
If the Self-Test routine traps any component error, then following the LED tests the Self-Test will halt and the USB LED will continuously signal the error according to the following table. In the event of any such error signal, contact your dealer for correction of the faulty unit.
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DRAM error |
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1 long 3 short |
Flash Protected |
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1 long 5 short |
Flash Erase/Program error |
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1 long 6 short |
LAN Controller error |
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1 long 14 short |
LAN MII error |
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1 long 15 short |
WLAN Initial error |
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1 long 16 short |
WLAN Access error |
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1 long 18 short |
USB error |
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1 long 19 short |
PCI error |
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Getting Started
Below is a sample network using the DP-G310. The DP-G310 has a builtin Web-based management feature that allows users to easily configure and manage multiple print queues through TCP/IP.
For a list of printers that are compatible with the DP-G310, please see the Appendix in this manual. The compatibility list is not comprehensive. Even if it is not included in the list, your printer may be compatible with the DP-G310.
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Using PS-Wizard
This chapter will introduce you the installation and operation of a useful software program – PS-Wizard.
Auto-Run Installation
Insert the Installation CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive to initiate the Auto-Run program. The content of the Installation CD-ROM includes:
y View Quick Installation Guide - click to preview the Quick Installation Guide in PDF format for step-by-step instructions of the print server Installation.
•View Manual – click to preview the User's Guide in PDF format for detailed information of the print server.
•Install Acrobat Reader – click to launch Acrobat Reader for the viewing and printing of PDF files in the Installation CD-ROM.
•Install PS-Wizard – click to install PS-Wizard to complete further settings for the print server, such as:
-Changing IP address
-Adding a printer on your computer in the easiest way.
•Close – click to close the Auto-Run program.
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PS-Wizard
To avoid the conflict in your network, you can use PS-Wizard to change the related settings of your print server (such as the IP address) after finishing the installation of
PS-Wizard on your PC.
Installing PS-Wizard
1.Click the PSWizardSetup icon of the Installation CD-ROM, and then the system will prompt a window for you to select a desired setup language from its pull-down menu. After done the selection of language, click OK button to continue.
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2. Click Next> button in the welcome window of InstallShield Wizard.
3.Specify the destination location by pressing Browse… button. Otherwise, leave the default setting and click Next> button to continue.
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4.You may enter a new folder name in the Program Folder field if you want to change the default name. Otherwise, you may leave the default setting and click
Next> button to go on the installation.
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5.The InstallShield Wizard starts to install the software, and the Progress bar indicates the installation is proceeding until the following window shows up. Click
Finish button to complete the installation.
After installing the program, the application program for the print server is
automatically installed to your computer, and creates a folder in StartÎ ProgramsÎ PS-Wizard.
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Using PS-Wizard
PS-Wizard, supports for Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, is a simple and useful tool for you easily adding a printer on your computer in order to quickly start your printing task without any complicated configuration. That is, the main goal and advantage of the PS-Wizard is to let you add a printer on your PC in the easiest way.
Furthermore, the PS-Wizard also allows you to set up IP addresses of print server, such as IP address, Subnet Mask address, and default Gateway address.
Go to StartÎ ProgramsÎ PS-Wizard, and select PS-Wizard.
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Print Server: This field allows you to manually discover the connected print
server and to do further configuration of the print server that is selected from the list.
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LAN: You may also to specify dynamic or static IP address for your print server. Then click Apply button to implement the new setting.
Port Information: This is the main function of the PS-Wizard for you to easily add a printer on your computer.
To add a printer, click 
, then the following window will display.
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The wizard provides three ways for you to select printer driver:
1. Show current installed drivers:
You may select this option, “Show currently installed drivers”, to check if the same printer driver already existed for use. If not, you may try the next method. After done the selection of printer driver, click Next> button to continue.
2. Select from manufacturer list:
Check this option, “Select from manufacturer list”, to manually select your printer from drop-down menus by brand and model. Click Next> button to continue when you find a desired driver. If not, try the last way (Have Disk). After done the selection of printer driver, click Next> button to continue.
3. Have Disk:
Click Have Disk button to bring up the following window. Insert the manufacture’s installation CD-ROM to install the printer driver. After the correct driver is selected, click OK button to continue.
After done the selection of printer driver, the wizard will ask you to confirm your
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selection again in the following window. Beside, you are allowed to edit the name of the printer in the field “Network Printer Name” and enable this printer as the default printer by checking the box “Use this printer as the default printer for Windows-based programs”.
After you done the verification and configuration in the following window, click Next> button to continue. Then the printer (e.g. HP Laser 2000 used in this manual) will be auto-created in Windows’ Printers and Faxes window as the following illustration.
When the following window shows up, you may do print test by clicking Print Test
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Page button to check if you can do printing normally. If yes, then click Finish button to exit the installation window and now you may start your printing tasks.
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Using the Web Configuration
Home
To begin managing the DP-G310, simply launch the browser (e.g. Internet Explorer 6.0 used in this manual) you have installed on your computer and direct it to the URL address: dlink-xxxxxx, where xxxxxx are the last six digits of DP-G310’s MAC address. The MAC address can be found on the bottom side of the DP-G310 device.
When you enter the correct URL, a password input dialog will pop up the following screen. Type “admin” in the User name field, leave the Password field as blank, and then click OK button.
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