Onnet Konnect User Manual

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1. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

2. This device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

3. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

4. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

5. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Caution

This product has been tested in typical configuration by Ecom Sertech Corp and was found to
comply with the essential requirement of “Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the
Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility” (89/336/EEC; 92/31/EEC; 93/68/EEC)

CE Statement of Conformity

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Dear Customer,

. All Onnet products come with an extensive service support and a 1 year

warranty. Each Onnet product is subjected to a stringent Quality Control program at our assembly plant.

However, in the rare event that your device does not behave as it is meant to, please ensure that you log
on to our website www.onnettechnologies.com and use the “Register” tab for the first time , choose
the Product Registration tab and simply follow the tab menu to register your product and user details
with us. You must enter the serial number of your device that is printed on the box for our support team to
get back to you immediately. You will receive a confirmation mail after you have registered your product
successfully.

Sincerely,

Onnet Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Thank you for buying another innovative product from Onnet Technologies. We assure you of an
unparalleled and exceptional experience with our Onnet product. This product offer the best of USB
/Print server applications.

It is yet another example of Onnet's commitment to get the latest and most innovative technologies to
you for your experience

Chapter-1 Introduction

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Welcome to the wonderful world of Onnet Technologies. “Anytime, Anywhere …”

You are now successfully registered with us and will now be able to access our online support center for
software upgrades, troubleshooting and receive regular updates on your email for product launches,
special offers and much more.

1.1 About Onnet

Onnet Technologies is a Green Initiative inspired company. Our core focus is to bring together
innovative energy efficient wireless network routers for the small office and home office users
as well as Energy Efficient power and switching equipments for the outdoor network in the ICT
industry .

Onnet also intends to offer Green Alternate Energy Technology for us in rural micro telecom
environments . Headquartered at Ahmedabad Gujarat, Onnet Technologies aims to make the
best of one of the most progressive business environments offered in the country.

WEE Directives & product disposal:

All the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as household or general waste. It
should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment, or return to the supplier for disposal.

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The state of the art assembly unit for integrating the latest technology is also located at Gandhinagar.
With one of the youngest pool of entrepreneurial skills available in the country, Onnet Technologies is
revolutionizing the knowledge and technology based growth engine. Onnet Technologies objective is
to contribute to the eventual energy security of the country.

Trademarks:

Microsoft, windows Xp, windows VISTA and windows 7 are register trademark of the Microsoft
Corporation. All other brand and product names mentioned herein may be registered trademarks
of their respective owners. Customers should ensure that their use of this product does not
infringe upon any patent rights. Trademarks mentioned in this public

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Table of Content

Environment setup.....................................................................................................08

Introduction................................................................................................................09

Hardware installation .................................................................................................12

USB LPR printer setup on windows ..........................................................................13

USB LPR printer setup on Mac OS x tm (Bonjour)...................................................19

Connect automatically for printing .............................................................19

Connect this device when application starts .............................................20

Create a shortcut on your desktop ............................................................21

Device property .........................................................................................22

Control menu.............................................................................................23

Configuration with web-based UI ..............................................................25

Removing networking Print server utility from your system......................................28

MFP-Printer/LPR printer compatibility list..................................................................29

The Manual for:

• Networking USB LPR printer server ( Only support USB LPR printer)

The picture above depicts a sample household network USB device use environment.
To setup the devise, simply plug it into the home/office network under the same router
and power it on. Then it could be shared by all the computers on the same network.

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Environment Setup

Thanks you for purchasing Konnect Print networking server that allows any networked
computer to share a USB printer. It complies with USB 2.0 specifications and is backward
compatible with USB 1. (and provided an auto-sensing Ethernet port that works with
either 10Base-T, 100Base-T or 1000Based-T networks. The built-in web management
feature provides more convenience by allowing the user to configure, monitor and even
reset the USB server via a web browser.

The Konnect Print server enables USB multifunction printer ( MFP), to be shared on a
network, with the versatility afforded by the Konnect print server. When connecting
print server to a wireless router, users can access their LPR printer wirelessly.

The UPnP technology enables quick and easy setup and configuration in a windows
environment.

We hope that you will enjoy using your print server and find it to be a useful solution.
Please read this user manual carefully before using. All information on this booklet is
subject to change without notice due to technical reasons.

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Introduction

System requirements:

• Windows 2000/XP/2003/VISTA, Windows 7

• Mac OS X 10.2 or later (Only support printer)

• Printer with a USB connection.

Features

• Easily connect your USB printer to a network

• Allows multiple computers to share USB printer on the network

• Print from any computer on your local network

• Support DHCP client and multiple network protocols

• 10Base-T/100Base-T Auto sensing 10Base-T/100Base-T/1000 Base-T auto

sensing (for 1000M LAN model) Supports web management software.

Package contents

• Networking USB 2.0 server

• Networking cable

• Power adapter 5V

• Installation CD

• User manual

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Notice:

1. Do not use the network USB server in the extreme hot, cold, dusty or humid

environment.

2. Prevent friction with objects or it may lead to surface abrasion or hardware damage.

3. Avoid the hub falling down from a high place, or it may damage the hardware inside.

4. Do not use any alcohol, thinner or benzene to clean the device.

5. Please do not use power adaptor with different voltage rating. It will damage or burn

the network print server.

6. Always check I the device driver is required by some USB peripherals such as

printers etc. please install the device driver is require on your computer first.

7. Some USB devices require a direct connection to PC for optimum performance.

8. The network hub provides 5V power supply which is enough for most USB devices

but the power can be in short supply when connecting too many devices like 2.5'
external hard disk or .connecting other devices with high power consumption
simultaneously. Please attach their self-power supply in order to co-work with the
network hub properly.

9. Make sure your network is working and the network cable is connected to the network

hub as well.

10. You may need to configure the IP address of the network before accessing any USB

LPR printer connected with the hub. Please read the user manual

You can reset your network PRINT server to default setting by press the “RESET'
button on the back side of the hub. You can use this solution if you forget your
password.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

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1. Make sure your network is working properly.

2. Connect the USB printer to the USB ports on the network USB print server

3. Make sure the driver of the printer connected with the network USB print server is

installed on your computer properly,

4. Connect the network USB print server to the router or Ethernet switch/hub or bridge it

enclosed network cable.

5. Plug in the power adapter to the network USB print server.

6. Install the driver of the network USB Print server (Please find instructions in the next

section).

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Hardware Installation

Provides straight forward and easy-to use utility that helps you to set up USB printers
connects to LPR printer server as network printers, network printer wizard. This utility
reduces the dozens of steps in setting up network printer via windows built-in printer
setup program to a few point and click with the mouse. User no longer need to deal with
the confusing IP setting., queue name entering and port configuration.

Install network printer wizard software

To start the installation, please double click setup.exe. and then click networking printer
wizard of windows from auto run setup cover page.

Wait for the installer to run:

Extract file and install? Click on YES

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USB LPR printer setup on windows

Click on FINISH to exit installer once installation completes:

The installer creates a shortcut on the DESKTOP for you :

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Network Printer wizard setup

1. Now we can start setting up your printer. Please
click on the launch network printer wizard icon
created on the desktop.

2. Please click on next to continue when you see this
welcome dialog box.

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3. Please select the printer you would like to setup
on this list and then click on next. The number of
printers you see on this list depends on the
number of printers you see on this list depends on
the number of printers that are connected to your
network. If you only have one printer on the
network, you see only printer on this list. If you
don't see any printers, please make sure your
printers and USB LPR printer server is correctly
powered on and connected to the network.

4. On the next dialog box, please select the driver
form the list if its there And then click on the NEXT
button and go to step 7,else read on.

If you can't find the target printer`s driver on the
list, please insert the disk containing the printer`s
driver, click on Have Disk…button then go to step

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5. You must browse to the folders that contain the
driver for your printer and click on OPEN to use it.

6. Then, select the driver from the list again and then
click on the NEXT button. If you didn't select the
correct driver, here is the chance for you to verify.
Please click on Have Disk… again to re-select.

7. Once you have selected the correct driver from
the list, please click on Finish button. The wizard
might take a minute to setup the network printer
for you.

8. After the printer has been setup correctly, you can
see it under Control Panel > Printers :

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Now you can print any document using the printer you
just setup: If you have more than one printer set up
please make sure you have selected the correct
printer to print.

NOTE: REMEMBER,THIS SETUP IS A ONE-TIME
THING.YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RUN THIS
PROCES S EVERY TIME YOU WAN T TO
PRINT.HOWEVER ,OF COURSE IF YOU REMOVE
T H E N E T W O R K P R I N T E R W I Z A R D
PROGRAMME,YOUR PRINTER SETUP WILL NO
LONGER WORK.

Remove the Printer Setting
To remove the printer setup, please go to the Control
Panel > Printers dialog box and remove the printer

entry from it.

Simply delete this icon by pressing Del key on your
keyboard. Then it will be removed from the list of
useable printers when you print document.

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Remove the Program

To remove the Network Printer Wizard program,
please go to the Control Panel > Add or Remove
Programs (Programs and Features on Windows
VISTA)

Then select to remove the program, Then follow
instructions of the installer complete the removing
process:

NOTE : Once you remove this program, you will no
longer be able to print using the printers you setup with
Network Printer Wizard

1. MAC OS by Apple Inc. comes with a built-in utility
very similar to Network Printer Wizard. To start,
please go to “System Preferences“ on the Dock
menu:

2. Once you have the ”System Preference“ window
up, please locate the “Print & Fax “ item:

Double click on “Print & Fax“ to start selecting
printer for installation.

3. This window shows you the printers that have
been installed on your Mac. To install a new
printer, please click on the “+”button to select
printers.

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USB LPR Printer Setup on Mac OS X

4. Select the printer you would like to setup from the
list. The number of printers you see on this list
depends on the number of printers that are
connected to your network. If you only have one
printer on the network, you see only one printer on
the list.

If you don't see any printers and Networking LPR
Printer Server is correctly powered on and
connected to the network

5. As you select the printer to install, Bonjour will
select the correct printer driver for you and is
shown at the “Printer Using :”field:

Once you have highlighted the printer to install,
click on Add button to install it.

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6. Once installation is done, you should be able to
see this on your “Print & Fax” window. You will
see that the A950 printer appeared on the
available printer list. You can now use this printer
for printing your document or pictures.

NOTE: REMEMBER,THIS SETUP IS A ONE-TIME

THING.YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RUN THIS
PROCESS EVERY TIME YOU WANT TO PRINT.

7. When printing your document, simply select the
printer you just setup on the available printer list:

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Removing The Printer Settings :

1. To remove a printer settings, please go to your
Printer and FAX again.

Select from the available printer list on the left and
then click on the “ - “ button to remove it.

2. Once removed, the printer will disappear from the
list, and when you print document, you will not be
able to select it anymore.

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Server Name: this field allows you change the server name Change it whatever you
want.

USE DHCP: when this field is checked, your server acquires IP Address automatically.
Uncheck it and you can enter IP address automatically

NOTE: you can apply this function to a server under different Network segment.
HOWEVER some router/switch hub does not allow communication between servers
under different segment. In This case, you won't even see the server on a different
network Segment.

Backup Firmware: this function is a fail-server mechanism for the Update Firmware
function. Just browse to where you want to save The backup file and click on save to save
the file.

Update firmware: update firmware with this function. Use the Browse button to choose
the firmware to update. Click on open to Start.

Change Password: simply enter the new password and enter it Again for confirmation.
Click on submit to change.

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Restart Server: this button reboots the server. Please note that function will not work if
the server, You attempt to reset has a device connected to it and the device is occupied by
a user.

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Configuration with Web- based UI

We allow the users to configure the setting The USB server via the web-based UI select
The target server on the tree view and then Click on the Open web page button or the
Same option on the right-click menu of server Icon, to bring up web-based configuration
UI Your default web browser will pop up and take You into the web-based configuration UI
of the Server This is the main page of the configuration UI

You can see the important information about the networking USB server and the device
(s) Connected to it the links at the left-hand side each represents a function. Click in on
Device Status “brings you back to this page, And the other links take you to pages with
Different function.

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Networking information/setting

This page displays the current network setting of the server and provides links to the
pages where you can perform special Action you can change the network setting
according to your need. However, Please note that if you would like to give this server a
static IP, please disable the DHCP option. Once you are done, please Click on the Submit
button and reboot the Server.

NOTE: A Server with busy device (s) Connected is prohibited to be configured to
prevent interruption of Any ongoing tasks.

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Change Password

Clicking on this link takes you to the Password update page below. To change the
password, you must enter Current password, input new password and Re-input new
password for confirmation and then click on Submit if you are setting The password for
the first time you don't Have to provide current password.

Reset Server

Clicking on this link takes you the page
Show below

With the Restart Server button you can reboot the server. however, if there is a password
you must Enter it for this function to work. Password is by default blank. So unless a
password is explicitly set you Do not have to enter anything for the reset function to work.

Factory Default

Clicking on this link takes you the page where you can restore the server's settings back
to default: Again the password is not necessary if no password is set. Just leave the field
empty and click on the Factory Default button to restore the factory default setting.

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Removing Networking USB print Server Utility from your System

To uninstall Networking USB Server Software please go to Control panel Add or Remove
Programs Then please browse through the program list and find Networking USB Server
program Please select it and click on the Change/Remove button. Then the un-Installer
will start up and prompt you:

When done the installer will prompt you to reboot; please select Finish to restart your
Computer. This completely uninstalls The Networking USB server software from your
computer.

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MFP-Printer / LPR Printer Compatibility List

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N/A : This USB device does not have this function:-

NOT tested (Only a certain function of this
devices was test)

NS: This function is not support

Remark:

1. ** Devices compatible should be the same on
both windows VISTA and 7, except for the case
that device does NOT support the OS.

2. MFP – Multi-Function printer

3. 3. LPR – Line printer remote

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Onnet Technologies India Private Ltd

Terms & Conditions of Warranty

Definitions : Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms would have the prescribed meanings:

OTPL : Onnet Technolgies India Private Limited, a company duly registered under the Companies Act having
its Registered Office 5, Celler Silicon Tower, B/h Samartheswar Mahadev, Nr. Law garden, Ellisbridge,
Ahmedabad, 380006, Gujarat, India.

Product(s) :
Nova+ : ( 3G USB data Modem)
Minuto : Mini 3G & Broadband 11N router
Minuto+ : Pocket 3G & Broadband 11n router
Curro : 3G & Broadband 11n,
Micrron : 11N wi-fi Adaptor
Konnect : Mini USB print server
Konnect+ : Mini USB server

These models are marketed and sold by OTPL, either directly or through its Authorized Dealers / Authorized
Resellers. Customer : An end-user ( a person , firm, company or the legal entity) which purchases the
Product(s) from OTPL or its Authorized Dealers / Authorized Resellers. Onnet Authorised Reseller; (OAR):
OTPL Authorized Reseller within the territory of India, which may collect the product(s) for repair, and either
repair the Product(s) by itself or send the Product(s) for repair to OTPL's Authorised Service Centres (ASC). .

Warranty Clause

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OTPL's Warranty for the Product(s) is only against any defects in the manufacturer's material or workmanship,
which provide for the repair of the defective Products(s). OTPL's warranty does not cover against any
accidental damage, loss, acts of god, or misuse /abuse of the Product(s) or any other event not attributable to
the manufacturer's material or workmanship or manufacture of the product.

Warranty Period:

Product(s) is covered under one year standard warranty from the date of Product(s) purchase by the
customer. Warranty period confirmation would be done through either Online Warranty Serial No. Trekking
system (WMS) or Warranty Card and Customer Invoice date or Product(s) installation date, whichever is
earlier, but subject to the satisfaction of OTPL /OAR/ ASC. If a Customer transfers the ownership of product(s)
to another end user, the remainder of the warranty period may also transfer to the new owner. Customer shall
be required to provide proof of purchase including Warranty Card of the Product(s) , as a pre-condition for
availing the warranty of the Product(s) .

Warranty Type:

Warranty will be Carry in, depending upon the Customer's location. Carry-in Warranty: Carry-in Warranty
service requires that the product(s) be brought to the OAR / ASC for diagnosis and repair. The Customer needs
to carry the product(s) to the nearest OAR / ASC at its own cost.

For further details contact OTPL Call Centre at [phone].

Warranty Terms:

• Warranty is provided only on product(s) which are purchased from OTPL Authorized Dealer/Reseller.

• The warranty is limited only to the manufacturing /workmanship defects in the Product(s).

• The warranty does not cover accessories and consumables, like Antenna Rods, Sim Cards and
Plastic/ Aesthetic parts.

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• The warranty does not cover the replacement of the product(s).

• Warranty does not cover warranty of functionality of the Product(s)

• Warranty does not cover damage caused due to act of God & force majeure events including but not
limited to fire or water damage, electrical disturbances etc.

• Within warranty period, OTPL’s OAR / ASC will repair or replace any defective part(s) of the
Product(s), if required, to rectify the problem in the Product(s). OTPL reserves the right to use re­engineered part(s) with performance parameter equivalent to the similar new part(s), for performing
the warranty services. The replaced part(s) shall become the property of OTPL.

• In the event of repairs or replacement of any part(s), during the warranty period, the warranty shall
thereafter continue only for the unexpired period of original warranty.

The Warranty of the product(s) shall be rendered null and void if:

• The Product is physically damaged

• The Product is modified, repaired, maintained and /or disassembled by a party not authorized by
OTPL i.e damage arising out of unauthorized modification, repair, and alteration.

• The Product is installed, operated and/or maintained in ways other than recommended by OTPL in
the user manual. Product operation outside the usage parameters stated in the user manual provided
with the product;

• Improper site preparation or maintenance;

• The model No. or serial no. sticker of product is removed, mutilated or tampered with.

• Use of Non-original / Counterfeit / Duplicate Consumable(s) as well as compatibles, refills of
consumables along with the Product(s). Use of any accessories other than those supplied by OTPL
Authorized Resellers.

• Defect is the result of physical breakage, electric connection or electrical faults external to the
product(s).

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Limitation Of Liability

OTPL makes no other express warranty either in writing or otherwise and expressly disclaims all warranties
and conditions not stated in this limited warranty. OTPL does not warrant that the operation of the product(s)
will be uninterrupted or error-free. To the extent allowed by the Indian laws, OTPL disclaims all implied
warranties or conditions, including any implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, merchantable
quality, and fitness for a particular purpose. OTPL’s maximum liability under this limited warranty is limited to
the price of the product(s) or the cost of repair or replacement charges, whichever is lower.

Except as indicated above, in no event will OTPL be liable for Indirect damage caused due to improper
functioning of the product, including but not limited to lost profits or savings, business interruption, loss of data,
lost revenue, loss of use, or any other commercial or economic loss of any kind, or special, incidental, or
consequential damages.
Any claim made by a third party or made by customer on behalf of a third party. Any damage that occurs as a
result of customer’s failure to follow the directions in the User manual. Product(s) is covered under one year
standard warranty. This limitation of liability applies in all circumstances i.e. when damages are sought, a claim
made under this limited warranty or as a tort claim (including negligence and strict product liability), a contract
claim, or any other claim. This limitation of liability cannot be waived or modified by any person. This limitation
of liability will be effective even if Customer has advised OTPL /its representative of the possibility of any such
damages or even if such possibility were reasonably foreseeable.

Governing Laws:

Any disputes arising in connection with this Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of India. The
courts of Ahmedabad shall have the exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising hereunder.

FF3,Mardia Plaza, CG Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

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