Linksys WPS54GU2 Owner's Manual
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WIRELESS
WPS54GU2
Wireless-G
PrintServer for USB 2.0
User Guide
Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0
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How to Use this User Guide
This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the PrintServer easier than ever.
Look for the following items when reading this User Guide:
This checkmark means there is a note of interest and
is something you should pay special attention to
while using the PrintServer.
This exclamation point means there is a caution or
warning and is something that could damage your
property or the PrintServer.
This question mark provides you with a reminder
about something you might need to do while using
the PrintServer.
In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:
word: definition.
Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like
this:
Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description
Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section in the “Table of Contents”.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
Welcome 1
What’s in this Guide? 1
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer 3
The Back Panel 3
The Front Panel 4
Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer 5
Overview 5
Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 5
Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard 6
Installation 6
Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation 13
Overview 13
Installation 13
Starting the Print Driver Utility 16
Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility 18
Overview 18
The Setup Tab 18
The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP 19
The Protocol Tab - AppleTalk 19
The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI 20
The Protocol Tab - SNMP 21
The Wireless Tab - Basic 22
The Wireless Tab - Security 23
The Printer Tab - Internet Printing 24
The Printer Tab - Logical Port 25
The Status Tab - Device 26
The Status Tab - Wireless 27
The Exit Tab 27
Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management 28
Overview 28
Bi-Admin Installation 28
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Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 30
The Bi-Admin Management Utility 31
Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 42
Overview 42
Windows IPP Client Setup 42
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 46
Common Problems and Solutions 46
Appendix B: Wireless Security 48
Security Precautions 48
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 48
Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing 50
Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware 51
Appendix E: Windows Help 52
Appendix F: Glossary 53
Appendix G: Specifications 59
Appendix H: Warranty Information 60
Appendix I: Regulatory Information 61
Appendix J: Contact Information 64
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List of Figures
Figure 2-1: PrintServer’s Back Panel 3
Figure 2-2: PrintServer’s Front Panel 4
Figure 3-1: Connecting to the LAN Port 5
Figure 3-2: Connecting to the USB Port 5
Figure 3-3: Connecting to the Parallel Port 5
Figure 3-4: Connecting to the Power Port 5
Figure 4-1: Welcome 6
Figure 4-2: Wireless-G PrintServer Setup 6
Figure 4-3: Password 7
Figure 4-4: Basic Settings 7
Figure 4-5: IP Settings 8
Figure 4-6: Set PrintServer’s Password 8
Figure 4-7: Wireless Settings 9
Figure 4-8: Wireless Security Settings 10
Figure 4-9: Wireless Security Settings - WEP Key 11
Figure 4-10: Confirmation 11
Figure 4-11: Congratulations 12
Figure 5-1: Welcome 13
Figure 5-2: Driver Setup Welcome 14
Figure 5-3: Choose Destination Location 14
Figure 5-4: Select Program Folder 15
Figure 5-5: Setup Complete 15
Figure 5-6: Information 16
Figure 5-7: Printer Port Setup 16
Figure 5-8: Configure Printer Port 17
Figure 6-1: Password to Access Web-based Utility 18
Figure 6-2: Setup 18
Figure 6-3: Protocol Tab - TCP/IP 19
Figure 6-4: Protocol Tab - AppleTalk 19
Figure 6-5: Protocol Tab - NetBEUI 20
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Figure 6-6: Protocol Tab - SNMP 21
Figure 6-7: Wireless Tab - Basic 22
Figure 6-8: Wireless Tab - Security 23
Figure 6-9: Printer - Internet Printing 24
Figure 6-10: Printer - Logical Port 25
Figure 6-11: Status Tab - Device 26
Figure 6-12: Status Tab - Printer 26
Figure 6-13: Status Tab - Wireless 27
Figure 6-14: Exit 27
Figure 7-1: Welcome 28
Figure 7-2: Bi-Admin Setup Welcome 28
Figure 7-3: Choose Destination Location 29
Figure 7-4: Select Program Folder 29
Figure 7-5: Connected Protocol 30
Figure 7-6: Searching for Device 30
Figure 7-7: Bi-Admin Management Utility 31
Figure 7-8: Device Information 31
Figure 7-9: Verify Password 32
Figure 7-10: Printer Status 32
Figure 7-11: Verify Password 33
Figure 7-12: Configuration - System 33
Figure 7-13: Configuration - TCP/IP 34
Figure 7-14: Configuration - AppleTalk 35
Figure 7-15: Configuration - NetBEUI 36
Figure 7-16: Configuration - Internet Printing 37
Figure 7-17: Configuration - Port 38
Figure 7-18: Configuration - Wireless 39
Figure 7-19: Configuration - SNMP 40
Figure 7-20: Upgrade 41
Figure 7-21: Detected LAN Cards 41
Figure 7-22: BIN File Information 41
Figure 7-23: Add Cross Segment PrintServer 41
Figure 8-1: Configure IPP Port 42
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Figure 8-2: Output Select 43
Figure 8-3: AddPort 43
Figure 8-4: Configure IPP Port 44
Figure 8-5: Locate Your Printer 44
Figure 8-6: Connect to Printer 45
Figure D-1: Upgrade Firmware 51
Figure D-2: Detected LAN Cards 51
Figure D-3: BIN File Information 51
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0. The Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer for
USB 2.0 lets you connect a USB or parallel printer (or both) directly to your network, eliminating the need to
dedicate a PC to print sharing chores. Using a PrintServer frees up your “print share PC” so you don’t have to
leave it on all the time. It also removes the printing bottleneck, and sets your PC free to do more useful work.
Connect the PrintServer directly to your network by 10/100 Ethernet cable, or wireless over 54Mbps Wireless-G
(802.11g). The wireless option lets you put your printers wherever you want to, without having to run cables.
Whichever way the PrintServer is attached to your network, both your wireless and wired PCs will have access to
it, and the printers it’s connected to. And if you don’t use wireless for general networking in your office, you can
still use the Wireless-G connection in ad-hoc mode to print from visiting Wireless-G and Wireless-B PCs.
The USB port is compatible with USB 1.1 printers, as well as printers that support the new high-speed USB 2.0
specification for even faster throughput. There’s also a separate port for a standard parallel printer. For even
more versatility, you can connect two printers, one to each port, and send your documents to whichever one is
most appropriate for each print server.
A user-friendly Setup Wizard makes installation easy, the compact case fits anywhere, and the three megabyte
print buffer size handles even large graphics-intensive print jobs. Let the Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer for USB
2.0 bring efficiency to your printing tasks.
802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking
standard that specifies a maximum data
transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating
frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward
compatibility with 802.11b devices.
What’s in this Guide?
This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the PrintServer.
• Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter describes the PrintServer’s applications and this User Guide.
• Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer
This chapter describes the physical features of the PrintServer.
• Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer
This chapter instructs you on how to connect the PrintServer to your network.
• Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer using the Setup Wizard
This chapter instructs you on how to use the Setup Wizard to install your PrintServer.
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome
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• Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation
This chapter explains how to install the Windows driver for the PrintServer.
• Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility
This chapter explains how to configure the PrintServer using the web-based utility.
• Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management
This chapter explains how to configure the PrintServer using the Bi-Admin Management utility.
• Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)
This chapter instruct you on how to use the PrintServer as an IPP server so you can remotely print.
• Appendix A: Troubleshooting
This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions regarding use of the PrintServer.
• Appendix B: Wireless Security
This appendix explains the security risks in wireless networking and how you can help protect your network
• Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing
This appendix describes bi-directional printing.
• Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware
This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the PrintServer should you need to do so.
• Appendix E: Windows Help
This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing
the TCP/IP protocol.
• Appendix F: Glossary
This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.
• Appendix G: Specifications
This appendix provides the technical specifications for the PrintServer.
• Appendix H: Warranty Information
This appendix supplies the warranty information for the PrintServer.
• Appendix I: Regulatory Information
This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the PrintServer.
• Appendix J: Contact Information
This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
Chapter 1: Introduction
What’s in this Guide?
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Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer
The Back Panel
The PrintServer’s ports are located on the back panel.
Figure 2-1: PrintServer’s Back Panel
Important: Resetting the PrintServer will
erase all of your settings and replace them
with the factory defaults. Do not reset the
PrintServer if you want to retain the settings.
Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.
Parallel The Parallel port is where you will connect the parallel printer to the PrintServer.
USB The USB port is where you will connect the USB printer to the PrintServer.
The USB icon (right) designates a USB port. The PrintServer comes with a USB
cable. One end has a rectangular connector called Type A. The other end has a
square connector called Type B. The USB cable’s Type A end connects to the
PrintServer, and the Type B end connects to the printer.
USB Connector-Type A USB Connector-Type B
LAN The LAN port is where you will connect the PrintServer to your wired network.
Reset Button Use the Reset Button to reset the PrintServer to its factory defaults or print a test page. The
instructions are provided on the right side of this page.
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer
The Back Panel
To reset the factory default settings
1. Unplug the PrintServer.
2. Press and hold the Reset button. While pressing the
button, plug in the PrintServer.
3. If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds,
the PrintServer will be reset to factory defaults.
To generate a diagnostic print-out
1. Ensure that both the PrintServer and the printer
attached to the Printer port are ON.
2. Press the Reset button, and hold it in for 2 seconds.
3. The test page, which lists the current settings, will
be printed.
PostScript printers are unable to print this page. If you
have a PostScript printer on the Printer port, the test
page will not be printed.
LAN (Local Area Network): the computers
and networking products that make up the
network in your home or office.
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The Front Panel
The PrintServer’s LEDs are located on the front panel.
Figure 2-2: PrintServer’s Front Panel
Status Green/Orange. If the Status LED is continuously lit green, then the PrintServer is ready for use.
The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is booting up, a system self-test is running, or the
firmware is being upgraded. It lights up orange when there is an error.
LAN Green/Orange. If the LAN LED is continuously lit green, the PrintServer is successfully
connected to a device through the LAN port. The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is
actively sending or receiving data from the wired network. It flashes orange when there are
collisions detected on the LAN port.
WLAN Green. The WLAN LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the PrintServer is
successfully connected to the wireless network. If the LED is flashing, the PrintServer is
actively sending or receiving data from the wireless network.
Parallel Green/Orange. The Parallel LED lights up green when there is a printer connected to the
parallel port. The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is sending data through the parallel
port. It lights up orange when there is a problem with the parallel printer.
USB Green/Orange. The USB LED lights up green when there is a printer connected to the USB port.
The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is sending data through the USB port. It lights up
orange when there is a problem with the USB printer.
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The Front Panel
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Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer
Overview
Before starting the physical installation, make a note of the PrintServer’s Default Name, which is located on the
bottom of the PrintServer. There is a bar code sticker with an LK number printed on it (for example, LK71107).
This number is used during the PrintServer driver installation.
Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network
1. Plug one end of the Ethernet network cable into the PrintServer’s LAN port. (See Figure 3-1.)
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your networked hub, switch, or router. The distance between the
PrintServer and the other device should not exceed 328 feet (100 meters).
3. Use the USB cable to connect your USB printer to the PrintServer’s USB port. Plug the Type A connector end
into the PrintServer (Figure 3-2) and the Type B connector end into the printer.
4. Use the parallel printer cable to connect your parallel printer to the PrintServer’s parallel port. Plug one end of
the cable into the PrintServer (Figure 3-3) and the other end into the printer.
5. Power on your printer.
6. Plug the power adapter into the PrintServer’s Power port. (See Figure 3-4.)
7. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.
NOTE: The PrintServer does not have an on/off
power switch. Whenever its power adapter is
plugged into a power supply, the PrintServer is
powered on. The PrintServer can be powered on
before, during, or after your network is po wered on.
Figure 3-1: Connecting to the LAN Port
Figure 3-2: Connecting to the USB Port
IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power
adapter supplied with the PrintServer. Use of a
different power adapter could damage the
PrintServer.
Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer
Overview
Figure 3-3: Connecting to the Parallel Port
Figure 3-4: Connecting to the Power Port
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Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard
Installation
To install the PrintServer, you will use the Setup CD-ROM to run the Setup Wizard. It is highly recommended that
you use a computer on the wired network to set up the PrintServer. However, if you only have a wireless network,
then you can use a computer on the wireless network to set up the PrintServer.
1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically. If it
does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the box that appears, enter D:\setupWizard.exe (if “D”
is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
2. When you see Figure 4-1, click Setup Wizard to continue. Click Exit to end the installation. Click User Guide
button to view the User Guide.
3. After the Setup Wizard has found the PrintServer, the screen in Figure 4-2 will appear. If this is the first time
you have run the Setup Wizard, make sure that List only new (unconfigured) Print Servers is selected and
your PrintServer is listed by its default server name. Next to the PrintServer’s Server Name is its IP Address.
Note the IP Address so you can use it to access the PrintServer’s web-based utility, as described in “Chapter
6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility.”
Figure 4-1: Welcome
If you have previously configured the Print Server, select List all compatible Print Servers. Click Next to
continue.
Click the Refresh button to refresh the screen. Click Back to return to the previous screen.
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Figure 4-2: Wireless-G PrintServer Setup
IP address: the address used to identify a
computer or device on a network.
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4. The Password screen, Figure 4-3, will appear next. Enter the default password admin in the field provided.
Click Enter.
5. The Basic Settings screen, shown in Figure 4-4, will appear. If you want to change the Device Name or
Domain Name, enter the Device Name and Domain Name in the respective fields. Click Next.
Click Back to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-3: Password
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Figure 4-4: Basic Settings
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6. The IP Settings screen, Figure 4-5, will appear. If your network uses a router with a DHCP setting that
automatically assigns IP addresses, select Automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP). If your network
uses a static IP address, select Set IP configuration manually, and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway in the fields provided. Click Next.
Click Back to return to the previous screen.
7. The Set PrintServer’s Password screen, shown in Figure 4-6 will appear. If you want to change your
password, enter your current password in the Current Password field. Enter the new password in the New
Password field, then enter it again in the Verify Password field. Click Next.
Click Back to return to the previous screen.
Figure 4-5: IP Settings
Static IP address: a fixed address assigned to
a computer or device connected to a network.
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Figure 4-6: Set PrintServer’s Password
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8. The Wireless Settings screen will appear. In the SSID field, enter your wireless network’s SSID or name. This
is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network. The SSID is case-sensitive and should have
32 characters or fewer.
IMPORTANT: It is important that you read and observe the domain setup instructions below.
Users must select the correct domain during the setup and obtain any permit or authorization to
operate this product as required by the governing laws of that country. Linksys disclaims any
liability whatsoever as permitted by law if the following domain setup is not observed. This
device is not meant for outdoor use.
Select the continent you’re located in for the domain (Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, or South America) from
the drop-down menu. If you’re located in France, Israel, Japan, or Mexico, select your country from the list.
If your network is set to ad-hoc mode, select the channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal.
The Network Type setting shows a choice of two wireless modes. Select Infrastructure if you want the
PrintServer to communicate using an access point or wireless router. Select Ad-Hoc if you want the
PrintServer to communicate without using an access point or wireless router.
Click the Next button to continue.
Figure 4-7: Wireless Set tings
SSID: your wireless network’s name.
Infrastructure: configuration in which a
wireless network is bridged to a wired network
via an access point.
Ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices
communicating directly to each other (peer-topeer) without the use of an access point.
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9. The Wireless Security Settings screen, shown in Figure 4-8, will appear. If you want to enable WEP encryption
for greater wireless security , select the level of WEP encryption, 64 Bit Keys or 128 Bit Keys, and then enter
a Passphrase. If you use a Passphrase, a WEP key will be automatically generated after you click the Next
button. The Passphrase is case-sensitive and should have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer. It must
match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (You
will have to enter the WEP key(s) manually on any non-Linksys wireless products.)
If you want to enter the WEP key manually, then leave the Passphrase field blank; you will be able to enter a
WEP key on the following screen. If you want to disable WEP encryption, keep the default, Disabled.
Click the Next button to continue.
Figure 4-8: Wireless Security Settings
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): a method
of encrypting data transmitted on a wireless
network for greater security.
Passphrase: used much like a password, a
passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption
process by automatically generating the WEP
encryption for Linksys products.
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10. If you entered a Passphrase, you will see the automatically generated WEP key on the following screen, as
shown in Figure 4-9. Otherwise, enter the WEP key manually in the field provided. If you are using 64-bit WEP
encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters. If you are using 128-bit WEP
encryption, then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters
are “0”-“9” and “A”-“F”. Click Next.
11. The Confirmation screen will appear. See Figure 4-10. Y our old and new settings will be displayed. If you want
to make a change, click No and you will exit the Setup Wizard; you will have to start the Setup Wizard again.
If the settings are correct and you want to save the changes, click Yes.
Figure 4-9: Wireless Security Settings - WEP Key
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Figure 4-10: Confirmation
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12. The Congratulations screen, shown in Figure 4-11, will appear. The setup is complete.
You will need to install the driver next. Click User Install at the bottom of the Congratulations screen, and go
to “Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation.”
Figure 4-11: Congratulations
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Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation
Overview
This section installs the PrintServer’s software on your Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP computers so they can use
the PrintServer for print jobs. (The PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP.)
At this point, you must have the following:
• the PrintServer hardware installed on your network. If not, see “Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer.”
• TCP/IP installed on each of your computers.
• an IP address assigned to each of the computers on your network.
• an IP address assigned to the PrintServer by you or your network router. By default the PrintServer has DHCP
enabled so the network router will automatically assign an IP address. If you need to manually assign an IP
address, run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM or go to “Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management.”
It is assumed that your CD-ROM drive’s letter name is designated as “D”. If your CD-ROM drive is named another
letter, replace all instances of “D” with the appropriate letter.
If you need to install the PrintServer’s driver on computers without a CD-ROM drive, you can create a setup disk
by using a computer with a CD-ROM drive to copy the contents of D:\Driver\PTP onto a floppy disk.
Installation
1. Make sure you have no programs or applications running on your computer.
2. If you haven’t already done so, insert the Setup CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The Setup CDROM should run automatically. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears,
enter D:\setupWizard.exe (if “D” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
3. When you see Figure 5-1, click User Install to continue. Click Exit to end the installation.
HAVE YOU:already set up your printer? Linksys
recommends that you set up your printer and
install your printer’s driver before you install the
PrintServer’s driver.
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Figure 5-1: Welcome
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4. The Welcome screen of the driver installation program, Figure 5-2, will appear first. Click Cancel to quit the
setup program and then close the open programs. Click Next to continue with the driver installation.
5. The Choose Destination Location screen, as shown in Figure 5-3, will appear. Choose the location where the
driver’s folder will be installed. To install the driver in the default location, click Next. If you want the folder to
be installed in a different location, click the Browse button and select the location. Then click Next.
Click Back to return to the previous screen. Click Cancel to end the driver installation.
Figure 5-2: Driver Setup W elcome
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Figure 5-3: Choose Destination Location
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