Sitecom WL-203, WL-308, WL-309 User Manual

MULTI FUNCTIONAL USB SERVER
LN-308/309, WL-203
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Sitecom Multi Functional USB server LN-308/309, WL-203

1. Table of Contents

1. TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ 2
2. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 THANK YOU 4
2.2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................................................... 4
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................ 5
3.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................. 5
3.2.1 LED INDICATORS .................................................................................................................................. 5
3.3 FEATURES AND BENEFITS .......................................................................................................................... 6
4. BASIC INSTALLATION & CONFIGURATION ................................................................................ 7
4.1 CONNECTING THE HARDWARE ................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 ASSIGNING AN IP ADDRESS TO THE SERVER ................................................................................................. 7
4.2.1 PRELIMINARY ........................................................................................................................................ 7
4.2.2 MANUAL SETTING FOR SERVERS IP ADDRESS ........................................................................................... 7
4.2.3 INSTALLING CONTROL CENTER SOFTWARE ................................................................................................. 9
4.2.5 SETTING THE IP ADDRESS USING THE SERVERS WEB PAGES .................................................................... 12
5. PRINT SERVER IN WINDOWS ......................................................................................................... 15
5.1 CONNECTING THE SERVER ........................................................................................................................ 15
5.1.1 THE SERVER AND WINDOWS PC ON LAN ............................................................................................. 15
5.1.2 SETTING UP LOCAL WINDOWS PRINTER DRIVER ...................................................................................... 15
5.1.3 ADDING NETWORK PRINTERS IN WINDOWS ............................................................................................ 15
6. FILE SERVER ....................................................................................................................................... 16
6.1 PRELIMINARY ......................................................................................................................................... 16
6.2CONNECTING USB MASS STORAGE TO THE SERVER .................................................................................... 16
6.3 SUPPORTED CODEPAGES ........................................................................................................................... 18
6.3.1 CONFIGURING THE SERVERS CODEPAGES ............................................................................................... 18
6.4 ADDING YOUR USB MASS STORAGE DEVICES WITH SECURITY TO YOUR NETWORK ........................................ 18
6.4.1 SETTING UP FILE SERVER USING THE CONTROL CENTER ........................................................................... 19
6.4.2 SETTING UP FILE SERVER USING WEB PAGES .......................................................................................... 19
6.4.3 SET UP FILE SERVER CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................... 20
6.4.3.1 SET SMB/CIFS PRINT/FILE SERVER ................................................................................................. 20
6.4.3.2 SET FTP SERVER ............................................................................................................................. 20
6.4.3.3 STORAGE ACCESS MODE: ................................................................................................................. 21
6.5 USING SHARED STORAGES BY SMB/CIFS METHOD FOR WINDOWS ............................................................ 21
6.6 USING SHARED STORAGE BY FTP METHODS FOR WINDOWS ........................................................................ 22
7. NETUSB MODE .................................................................................................................................... 23
7.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 23
7.2 CONNECT & DISCONNECT ....................................................................................................................... 23
7.3 HOW TO USE ......................................................................................................................................... 23
7.3.1 REMOTE INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................... 23
7.3.2 NETUSB PRINTING USING AUTO-CONNECT PRINTER ............................................................................... 25
7.3.4 NETUSB SCANNING USING NETWORK SCANNING .................................................................................... 28
7.3.5 NETUSB MODE FOR USB STORAGE ..................................................................................................... 29
8. USING THE CONTROL CENTER .................................................................................................... 31
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8.1 USING TOOLS OF CONTROL CENTER ......................................................................................................... 31
8.2 SETTING UP SERVER CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................... 31
8.2.1 GENERAL CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................... 31
8.2.2 TCP/IP 31
8.2.3 WIRELESS CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................. 32
8.2.4 SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS ........................................................................................................................ 32
8.3 USER ACCOUNTS .................................................................................................................................... 33
8.4 SNMP 34
8.5 EMAIL 35
8.6 MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................... 36
9. THE SERVER’S WEB PAGES ........................................................................................................... 38
9.1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 38
9.2 USING THE SERVERS WEB PAGES ............................................................................................................ 38
9.2.1 DISPLAYING SERVER STATUS ................................................................................................................. 38
9.3 BASIC SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................................... 38
9.3.1 GENERAL CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................... 38
9.3.2 TCP/IP CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................................... 39
9.3.3 PROTOCOLS CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................ 39
9.3.4 WIRELESS CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................. 40
9.4 ADVANCED SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................. 41
9.4.1 USER 41
9.4.2 SNMP 42
9.4.3 EMAIL 43
9.5 TOOLBOX 43
9.5.1 FIRMWARE UPGRADE ........................................................................................................................... 43
9.5.2 RESTART 44
9.5.3 RESTORE 45
9.5.4 TIME SETUP ....................................................................................................................................... 45
10.1 USING THE CONTROL CENTER ................................................................................................................ 46
10.2 USING THE SERVERS WEB PAGES .......................................................................................................... 46
10.3 USING INIT BUTTON ............................................................................................................................. 46
11. UPGRADE FIRMWARE .................................................................................................................... 47
11.1 USING THE CONTROL CENTER ................................................................................................................ 47
11.2 USING THE SERVERS WEB PAGES .......................................................................................................... 48
11.3 USING THE INIT BUTTON AND THE TFTP CLIENT .................................................................................... 49
12. THE INIT BUTTON ............................................................................................................................ 49
Sitecom Multi Functional USB server LN-308/309, WL-203

2. Introduction

2.1 Thank you

Thank you for buying the Sitecom Multi Functional USB Server WL-203. With this product you will be able to connect your AIO/MFP (All-In-One/Multifunction Peripheral), printers, USB mass storages (hard drives, flash drives, and memory card readers), and scanners, to your network, allowing all network users access to these shared USB devices.

2.2 About this Manual

This manual provides introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage WL-203 in various network environments.
Note
To reload the Factory Parameters, you can reset this Server back to Factory Defaults, which will restore most of the settings. For details, please refer to chapter 10; Restore Factory Defaults.
Note
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your product reseller. Or you can visit our website at http://www.sitecom.com for latest product information. This document is subject to changes without prior notice.
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3. Product Overview

3.1 Package Contents

The MFP Server (WL-203)
CD-Rom (Control Center software, User’s Manual and Quick Installation Guide)
Power Adapter
Warranty Card
Quick Installation Guide (printed manual)

3.2 Physical Description

1. Power Adaptor Connector: 12V/1A adaptor
2. Init Button: restore the parameters to the default values
3. Ethernet Connector: a twisted pair category 5 cable
4. USB Host Port: USB 1.1/2.0 low, full, and Hi-Speed compliant
5. Indicators

3.2.1 LED Indicators

Indicators Color/Behavior Description
Power Green Power On
Not lit Power off/System error
Link Green Network connected
Not Lit No physical connection to network
Status Green blinking Activity on network
Not lit No activity on network
USB Green USB device connected
Green blinking Connected USB device error Not lit No physical connection to USB device
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3.3 Features and Benefits

This Server provides the following features and benefits:
Reliability: The Server provides high performance and reliability combined with low power
consumption.
Flexibility: The Server supports print/File/Scan sharing in all major computer systems and
environments.
Easy to Install: The Server installs, operates, and is managed in a reliable and easy fashion.
Security: You can assign an administrator login name and password to restrict access.
Monitoring: The Server’s web pages and user software allow you to continuously monitor the
status of connected USB devices.
Future Proof: The firmware stored in the Server’s Flash memory can be upgraded over the
network. This allows you to quickly update and enhance its operational features when new Server software becomes available.
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4. Basic Installation & Configuration

4.1 Connecting the Hardware

Make sure that your USB devices are switched off and that the Server’s Power Adapter is
disconnected.
Connect the USB devices to the USB port with the USB cables.
Connect the MFP Server to your modem or wireless router with an Ethernet cable.
Turn on the USB device and make sure it’s ready to use.
Connect the Power Adapter to the MFP Server. The power indicator will light up and the
indicator will flash. When the Link indicator lights up, the Server is correctly connected to the network. When the USB indicator stops flashing, the Server is ready to use.

4.2 Assigning an IP Address to the Server

Note
Before starting to search the MFP server, please ensure all Firewall applications are turned off (or unblock the Control center software in your Firewall settings.

4.2.1 Preliminary

If you have a DHCP server in your network, your MFP Server will receive an IP address
automatically. The IP address will then appear in the Control Center or on the configuration report that you printed earlier. If your DHCP server does not give an IP address to the MFP Server, the MFP Server will use the Factory IP address: 192.168.0.220.
If you are not working in a DHCP network, you need to manually set the Server’s IP
address.
To do this, please connect the MFP server directly to your PC. Change the IP settings on
your computer to match the range of the MFP server Factory IP address (192.168.0.220). For example, temporarily change the IP-address on your computer to ‘192.168.0.200’.

4.2.2 Manual Setting for Server’s IP address

Press Start -> Control Panel. Then select “Network and Internet Connections” and
click “Network Connections”.
Double click the “Network Connection” icon. Under the “This connection uses the following
items”, select the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”. And then click “Properties” button.
Sitecom Multi Functional USB server LN-308/309, WL-203
Select “Use the following IP address”. And then put the factory default IP
<192.168.0.200> and Subnet mask <255.255.255.0>. Then click “OK” to finish the setting.
Then Sitecom MFP can directly be found in the Control Center.
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4.2.3 Installing Control Center software

Install the WL-203 Control Center by running the Autorun CD.
Click Install Control Center to start the installation.
Click Next to start.
Enter the User Name & Company Name. And then click Next.
Sitecom Multi Functional USB server LN-308/309, WL-203
Then click Next, until you click the Finish to complete the installation.
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4.2.4 Setting the IP Address Using the Control Center

Start the Control Center. The Main window will open. (Detailed information about the server
and the printer will be shown when the ‘Server Information’ button is pressed.)
Note
If the Control center cannot find the MFP server, please check and make sure Firewall and Anti Virus software is “Off”. Then try searching the MFP server again by pressing the “Refresh Server List” icon.
If the tool finds multiple Servers in your local area network, then you have to select one
Server from the Server List.
Double click the highlight list and enter the Server’s administrator (default: admin) and
password (default: admin).
After you have logged in successfully, select TCP/IP from the Server’s menu. The IP Address
Setting dialog is shown.
Sitecom Multi Functional USB server LN-308/309, WL-203
Click the button corresponding to your choice of IP setting method (static or dynamic using
DHCP). When assigning a static IP address you also have to define Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. If you choose Automatically get IP by DHCP, you can use desired DNS by clicking the Manual DNS button and manually assigning a DNS.
Click Apply to save your settings. The Server will now reboot.
You have now finished the procedure of setting up the IP address.

4.2.5 Setting the IP Address Using the Server’s Web Pages

Please press the “Goto Homepage” icon. The IE Browser will be opened.
Please enter the Server’s administrator (default: admin) and password (default: admin).
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A web page “System Status” is shown. Please click Basic Settings.
And then click the TCP/IP setting.
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Select the button which corresponds with your choice of IP settings (static or dynamic using
DHCP). When assigning a static IP address you also have to define Subnet Mask and Default Gateway.
Click Submit to save your settings. The Server will then reboot. You have now finished the
procedure of setting up the IP address.
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5. Print Server in Windows

5.1 Connecting the Server

To configure your Server correctly, you should know which type of network topology your Server connects to.

5.1.1 The Server and Windows PC on LAN

5.1.2 Setting up Local Windows Printer Driver

You are advised to install your Windows printer driver in advance. For most printers, you can install the printer drivers with the following procedure:
Click Start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click
Printers and Faxes.
Double click Add Printer to start the Add Printer Wizard, and then click Next.
Click Local printer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug-n-Play printer
check box to avoid having to wait for the completion of another printer search, and then click Next. If you leave this option selected, Windows will attempt to find the printer itself and figure out what kind it is. If Windows does not find the printer, the wizard will continue as described in this task.
Select a Windows driver for your printer. Click Next.
Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users. Do you want to
print a test page? Select the appropriate radio button and click Next and Finish.

5.1.3 Adding Network Printers in Windows

Follow the instructions below to use the standard Windows Add Printer Wizard and the Control Center for adding a network printer in Windows 2000 and XP.
Note
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