Linksys PPSX1, EPSX3 User Manual

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Use this Guide to install the following products:

EPSX3 ver. 2 EtherFast 10/100 3-Port PrintServer PPSX1 ver. 2 EtherFast 10/100 1-Port PrintServer

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FCC STATEMENT The EtherFast

2-Port PrintServer with 4 10/100 Switched Ports has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices

• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s

• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

The EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers 1 Features 1 Package Contents for the 3-Port PrintServer 2 Package Contents 2

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the EtherFast 3-Port PrintServer 3

The 3-Port PrintServer’s LEDs 3 The 3-Port PrintServer’s Ports 4

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the EtherFast 1-Port PrintServer 5

The 1-Port PrintServer’s LEDs 5 The 1-Port PrintServer’s Ports 6

Chapter 4: Hardware Installation 7

Overview 7 Finding the PrintServer’s Default Name 7 Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 7

Chapter 5: Windows Driver Setup 9

Installing the Windows Drivers 9

Chapter 6: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management 15

Installing the Bi-Admin Management Utility 15 Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 15 Using Bi-Admin 17

Setting the PrintServer’s IP Address 19 Changing the Device Name 19 Enabling and Disabling Protocols 20 Attaching Bi-Admin to a Remote PrintServer 20 Resetting the PrintServer 20 Restoring Factory Default 20

Chapter 7: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility 22

Accessing the Web-based Utility 22 The Server Page 23 The Printer Page 23 The TCP/IP Page 24 The Status Page 25

Chapter 8: Advanced Properties 26

The AppleT alk Page 26 The Logical Printers Page 28 The NetBEUI Page 29 The NetWare Page 30 The SNMP Page 32

Chapter 9: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 34

Windows IPP Client Setup 34

Chapter 10: NetWare Services Setup 40

Overview 40 Print Server Mode and Remote Printer Mode in NetWare 40 Pure IP NetWare 5.x Setup 41 IPX Printing in NetWare 5.x, 4.x and 3.x 45

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 47

Hardware Issues 47 General Printing Issues 47 NetWare Printing Issues 48 Windows Printing Issues 53

Appendix B: DHCP Support for the PrintServer 56

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Chapter 1:Introduction

The EtherFast 10/100 PrintServer is the easiest and fastest way to add up to three printers to your network. Because it is equipped with up to three highspeed printer ports, the 10/100 PrintServer allows any PC on the network to print to any combination of laser, color, bubble jet, ink jet, and even dot matrix printers—including the latest generation of bi-directional and bi-tronic printers from HP, Lexmark, and others. The EtherFast 10/100 PrintServer is the ideal choice for both large corporations and small workgroups with printer sharing needs. Plus, it attaches directly to your network's cabling, so no dedicated print server PC is required. Each 3-Port or 1-Port EtherFast 10/100 PrintServer comes will a full suite of management utilities and support for multiple network protocols. Adding a PrintServer to your 10/100 LAN will save money and increase your network’s efficiency.

• Add Up to 3 Parallel or Bi-Directional Printers to Your 10/100 Network

• Stand-Alone Print Server—No Dedicated PC is Required

• Includes Support for Multiple Operating Systems and Protocols

• Compatible with Virtually all Laser and Ink Jet Printers

• Attaches Directly to Network Cabling

• Bi-Directional, DMA-Equipped Parallel Printer Ports for Maximum Printer

Efficiency

• 512KB Flash ROM Memory

• Fully Software Configurable

• Free Technical Support—24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US

Calls

• 3-Year Limited War ranty

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Appendix C: Setting Up the TCP/IP and IPX Protocols 57

Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows 57 TCP/IP Setup for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium 58 IPX Setup for Windows 95, 98, and Millennium 58 TCP/IP Setup for Windows NT 4.0 59 IPX Setup for Windows NT 4.0 59 TCP/IP Setup for Windows 2000 60 IPX Setup for Windows 2000 60 IPX Setup for Windows XP 61 TCP/IP Setup for Windows XP 61

Appendix D: Setting Up the LPR Port in Windows NT 4.0, 2000, and XP 62

LPR Port Setup in Windows NT 4.0 62 LPR Port Setup in Windows 2000 and XP 63

Appendix E: Tips on Using the EtherFast

10/100 PrintServer 64

Connecting to Other Switches and Hubs 64 About Bi-directional Printing 64 About the PrintServer Software 65

Appendix F: Specifications for the 3-Port PrintServer 67

Environmental 67

Appendix G: Specifications for the 1-Port PrintServer 68

Environmental 68

Appendix H: Warranty Information 69 Appendix I: Contact Information 70

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Features

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Chapter 2:Getting to Know the EtherFast® 3-Port PrintServer

Power Green. The Power LED illuminates when the PrintServer is

powered on.

Link Green. If the LAN Link LED is continuously illuminated , the

PrintServer is successfully connected to a device through that port.

Printer 1 (P1), Printer 2 (P2), Printer 3 (P3) LEDs

Status Green. For each printer, the Status LED illuminates when the

PrintServer is connected to a printer that is ready to print.

Error Red. The Error LED lights up when there is a problem print-

ing to the indicated printer.

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• One Linksys EtherFast® 10/100 3-Port PrintServer

• One Setup Utility CD-ROM

• One Power Adapter

• One User Guide (not shown)

• One Registration Card (not shown)

• One Linksys EtherFast

10/100 1-Port PrintServer

• One Setup Utility CD-ROM

• One Power Adapter

• One User Guide (not shown)

• One Registration Card (not shown)

Package Contents for the 3-Port PrintServer

The 3-Port PrintServer’s LEDs

Package Contents for the 1-Port PrintServer

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Power Green. The Power LED illuminates when the PrintServer is

powered on.

Act Green. If the Act LED is continuously illuminated, the

PrintServer is actively sending or receiving data.

LAN Green. The LAN LED illuminates to indicate that the

PrintServer is successfully connected to a device through the LAN port.

Error Red. The Error LED lights up when there is a problem print-

ing to the indicated printer.

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Power Port This port on the back of your unit connects your

Switch’s power adapter.

Printer 1, Printer 2, These three parallel (LPT) ports connect to your Printer 3 printers.

LAN Port This Ether net RJ-45 port connects to your network

device, such as a PC, other print server, remote hard drive, and any other networkable device. Use UTP Category 5 or better cabling with this port.

Reset Button Briefly pressing the Reset Button will refresh the

PrintServer’s connections, potentially clearing any jammed links. Holding in the Reset button will generate a diagnostic print-out.

The 3-Port PrintServer’s Ports

The 1-Port PrintServer’s LEDs

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Reset Button This button has two functions: to restore the factory default settings and

to print a diagnostic test page containing all current settings. To reset the factory default settings:

1. Turn the PrintSer ver OFF.

2. Press and hold the Reset button. While pressing the button, switch the Print Server ON.

3. If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds, a diagnostic page will be printed, showing the new (default) settings.

To generate a diagnostic test printout:

1. Ensure that the PrintServer and the attached Printer are ON.

2. Press the Reset button and hold it in for 2 seconds.

3. The diagnostic test page, containing the current settings, will be printed, unless you hav e a PostScript printer. P ostScript printers are unab le to print this page.

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Chapter 4:Hardware Installation

Before starting your physical installation, be sure to find the PrintServer’s Default Name and Node Address. This information may be hard to access after the PrintServer is completely installed in your network and surrounded by wires and computers.

On the back or bottom of the PrintServer, there is a sticker with an SC number printed on it (example: SCA71107). This number is the PrintServer’s Server Name, which you’ll use in the PrintServer driver installation. Since it is written in hexadecimal form, the Default Name (SC number) may include letters as well as numbers. You can also find this using the Bi-Admin Utility.

The PrintServer does not have an ON/OFF power switch. Whenever its AC power adapter is plugged into a power supply, the PrintSer ver is powered on. The PrintServer can be powered on before, during, or after you have connected it to your network.

Connecting Your PrintServer to Your Network

1. After powering on the PrintServer, plug one end of a UTP Category 5 (or better) cable into the PrintServer’s LAN Port.

2. Connect the other end of the cable into the RJ-45 port of a networked hub or switch. The distance between your PrintServer and the second device should not exceed 328 feet (100 meters).

Connecting Printer(s) to Your PrintServer

1. Connect each printer to one of the PrintServer’s parallel (LPT) ports with your printer cable. Some printers, especially bi-directional models, may require special shielded cabling. Consult your printer’s user guide for cabling specifications.

2. Power on your printer(s).

Overview

Finding the PrintServer’s Default Name

Connecting The PrintServer to Your Network

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Power Port This port on the back of your unit connects your

Switch’s power adapter.

Printer Port This parallel (LPT) port connects to your printer.

LAN Port This Ethernet RJ-45 port connects to your network

device, such as a PC, other print server, remote hard drive, and any other networkable device. Use UTP Category 5 or better cabling with this port.

Reset Button Briefly pressing the Reset Button will refresh the

PrintServer’s connections, potentially clearing any jammed links. Holding in the Reset button will generate a diagnostic print-out.

The 1-Port PrintServer’s Ports

Figure 3-2

Reset Button This button has two functions: to restore the factory default settings and

to print a diagnostic test page containing all current settings. To reset the factory default settings:

1. Turn the PrintSer ver OFF.

2. Press and hold the Reset button. While pressing the button, switch the Print Server ON.

3. If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds, a diagnostic page will be printed, showing the new (default) settings.

To generate a diagnostic test printout:

1. Ensure that the PrintServer and the attached Printer are ON.

2. Press the Reset button and hold it in for 2 seconds.

3. The diagnostic test page, containing the current settings, will be printed, unless you hav e a PostScript printer. P ostScript printers are unab le to print this page.

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Chapter 5:Windows Driver Setup

1. To begin driver installation, click the Start button, and select Run. Type D:\Driver\Win9xnt\Setup.exe (where “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM

drive) in the Open field that appears. Click the OK button.

2. The Welcome screen appears. Read the text that appears, and click the Next button.

Connecting the Power

1. Plug the power adapter cord into the PrintServer’s Power port on the back of the PrintServer.

2. Plug the power adapter into the wall. The PrintServer’s Power LED should light up green.

3. The Link or LAN LED will become active. If the LED does not light up, see “Appendix A: Troubleshooting” for more information.

Your PrintServer hardware installation is now complete, and you are no w ready to install your PrintServer software.

• If you are running any version of Windows, go to the next section.

• If you are running NetWare, go to “Chapter 12: NetWare Services Setup.”

Important: Only use the power adapter packaged with the PrintServer. Using a different power adapter could damage the PrintServer.

Installing the Windows Drivers

Note: Make sure you have an IP address for the computer and an IP address for the PrintServer. If y ou need to assign an IP address to the PrintServer, go to Chapter 5: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management.

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5. Driver installation is now completed, but the Print Driver still needs to be configured. The PrintServer will not function properly until the Print Driver is configured. Check the box beside Configure Print Driver Now, and click the Finish button to continue.

6. Before setting up and configuring the Printer Port, follow the directions on the screen, as shown in Figure 5-6, and click the OKbutton to continue.

3. Click Next to accept the default Destination Directory, shown in Figure 5-3 (recommended). If you choose to utilize another directory, click the Browse button, and choose the appropriate directory. Then, click the Next button.

4. The following screen, shown in Figure 5-4, will assign a Program Folder to the Windows Taskbar. The default Program Folder is the Linksys PrintServer Driv er. If y ou w ould lik e to use another name for the Program Folder , type it in the Pr ogr am Folders field or select one from the Existing Folder s field. Click the Next button to continue.

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9. The Add Printer Wizard screen will come up at this point. Follow the standard procedure for adding printers under Windows. If you have any questions on adding printers, please refer to your printer’s documentation.

10. After your printer(s) have been added, you will return to the Conf igure Printer Port screen. Click the Connect button to connect the printer(s).

7. The Printer Port Setup screen will display the PrintServer and all of the printers with which it communicates. Here, you ha v e the option of installing the printer by highlighting its description and clicking the Next button. You can also close this screen by clicking the Close button.

8. This will display the Configure Printer Port screen. Any installed printers will be displayed in the Existing Printer sfield. To connect a printer, select the printer from this field, and click the Connect button. You can install a printer by clicking the Add New Printer button.

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Chapter 6: Bi-Admin: PrintServer Management

The PrintServer is managed by a utility program called Bi-Admin on the PrintServer CD. Full y compatible with W indo ws 95, 98, Millennium, NT, 2000, and XP, Bi-Admin allows you to change the PrintServer’s internal settings, check on the unit’s status, and perform basic diagnostic tests. Note that the BiAdmin program must only be installed on the network administrator’s computer. Also, Bi-Admin requires that the IPX/SPX protocol be installed initially, which you can always remove later.

Bi-Admin is a Windows-based program, so if you are using the PrintServer in a NetWare DOS-only environment, you must use a program other than BiAdmin to manage the PrintServer.

1. Insert the PrintSer ver CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Click the Start button and select Run. Type D:\utility\biadmin\setup in the provided field and press the Enter key.

3. When the setup program’s title screen appears, click the Next button.

4. Enter the directory name where you want the Bi-Admin program to be installed. The default directory of C:\Linksys\printserver is recommended. Click the Next button.

5. Continue with the setup program’s instructions. Setup will copy the necessary f iles to your system. Click the Finish button to complete the setup.

1. To start the Bi-Admin program, click the Start button, select Programs, click Linksys printserver admin, and choose Bi-Admin. If the Bi-Admin icon has been created, you can just double-click on it instead. You can drag the shortcut icon onto your Desktop for easy access to the Bi-Admin program.

Installing the Bi-Admin Management Utility

Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility

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11. The Printer Port Setup screen will appear again, displaying the printers

which are now communicating with the PrintServer. Click the Next button to add any more printers or Close to complete the installation and conf iguration procedure.

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Using Bi-Admin

Obtaining Device Information:

The Device Information Icon

To access information about your PrintServer, either click on it in the Device List window (on the right side of the BiAdmin window) or highlight the PrintServer and click on the Device Information icon, shown here. You can also highlight the PrintServer and then click on Status to select Device Information. The Bi-Admin program displays the PrintServer’s infor mation, in the following format, in a read-only window:

Hardware ID: 0620103428 Firmware Version: 6010 Protocol ID: 005F Default Name: SCA71107 Server Name: SCA71107 NetWare Info:

Master File Server: NDS Tree Name: NDS Tree Context: Print Server Mode Status: Remote Printer Mode Status: N/A Ethernet || Network Number: DD319022

802.2 Network Number: 02000100

802.3 Network Number: DD319023 SNAP Network Number: AA0000AA

AppleTalk Info:

Printer Type: SCA71107:LaserWriter

TCP/IP Info:

IP Address: 192.168.1.78 Gateway Address: 192.168.1.254 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Email Server IP Address: 0.0.0.0 Printing Account Name: N/A Redirect Account Name: N/A

SMB Info:

Domain Name: WORKGROUP

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2. When you see the screen shown in Figure

6-1, click the OK button.

3. When the Bi-Admin program appears, it will automatically scan the network for available Linksys PrintServer hardware. Any hardware found on the network will appear in the Default Name, Device Name, and Printer Port categories on the right hand side of window. Default Name is the SC number located on the back or bottom of the PrintServer unit, and cannot be changed.

4. When any change or operation is ex ecuted , y ou will be prompted for a password. Enter your password, making sure to use the same case (i.e. upper or lower) that you used when creating the password, and press the Enter key. If no password was created, press the Enter key.

“Device name” is a nickname that you can gi v e the PrintServer to make it more user-friendly for users on the network. It can be changed with Bi-Admin by clicking the Configuration button and selecting System.

“Printer Port” displays the model of the PrintServer that you are using.

Bi-Admin Help Files

The Help files for the Bi-Admin program can be accessed by clicking the Help button in the Menu bar. These help files offer extensive advice and details about all of your PrintServer’s functions and capabilities.

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Note: Sometimes the PrintServer’s Error or Status LED may light up or flicker as it accepts your configuration changes. This is normal.

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Using Bi-Admin

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