TP Link WPS510UV7 Users Manual

TL-WPS510U

Pocket-Sized Wireless N Print Server

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits 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 in accordance with 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 can be determined 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 and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance

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Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only

Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a

separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject

to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause interference, and

(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le

fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:

(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et

(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un

fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.

This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum

gain of 3 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 3 dBi are strictly

prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

Industry Canada Statement

Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the

requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le

matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Korea Warning Statements

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NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

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Safety Information

 When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;

when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the

product or the power adapter from the power source.

 Don’t disassemble the product, or make repairs yourself. You run the risk of electric shock

and voiding the limited warranty. If you need service, please contact us.

 Avoid water and wet locations.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

For the following equipment:

Product Description: Pocket-Sized Wireless N Print Server

Model No.: TL-WPS510U

Trademark: TP-LINK

We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical

regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:

Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC,

Directives 2011/65/EU

The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents

EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006

EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011& EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012

EN 55022:2010

EN 55024:2010

EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009

EN 61000-3-3:2008

EN 60950-1:2006+A11：2009+A1:2010+A12:2011

EN 62311:2008

The product carries the CE Mark:

Person is responsible for making this declaration:

Yang Hongliang Product Manager of International Business

Date of issue: 2014

TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,

Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China

CONTENTS

Package Contents ....................................................................................................1

Chapter 1. Introduction......................................................................................... 2

1.1 Product Overview ...................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Features .................................................................................................................... 2

1.3 LED Indicator............................................................................................................. 2

1.4 Factory Default Settings ............................................................................................ 3

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation .........................................................................4

2.1 Preparation................................................................................................................ 4

2.2 Typology.................................................................................................................... 4

2.3 Connection ................................................................................................................ 4

Chapter 3. How to Configure the Print Server ....................................................6

3.1 Using Utility in Windows XP/Vista/7/8 ....................................................................... 6

3.1.1 Setting up a Print Server Network...............................................................................6

3.1.2 Joining the Print Server Network.............................................................................. 12

3.2 Using Web Management Page in Windows XP/Vista/7/8 .......................................16

3.2.1 Setting up a Print Server Network............................................................................ 16

3.2.2 Joining the Print Server Network.............................................................................. 26

3.3 Using Web Management Page in MAC OS............................................................. 27

3.3.1 Setting up a Print Server Network............................................................................ 27

3.3.2 Printer Installation in MAC OS ................................................................................. 35

3.3.3 Joining the Print Server Network.............................................................................. 38

Chapter 4. More Configuration for the Print Server .........................................39

4.1 Login........................................................................................................................ 39

4.2 Status ...................................................................................................................... 41

4.2.1 System ..................................................................................................................... 41

4.2.2 Printer ....................................................................................................................... 42

4.2.3 Wireless.................................................................................................................... 43

4.2.4 TCP/IP ...................................................................................................................... 43

4.3 Setup ....................................................................................................................... 44

4.3.1 System Setup ........................................................................................................... 44

4.3.2 Wireless Setup ......................................................................................................... 46

4.3.3 TCP/IP Setup ........................................................................................................... 47

4.4 Misc ......................................................................................................................... 48

4.4.1 Factory Default ......................................................................................................... 48

4.4.2 Firmware Upgrade.................................................................................................... 49

4.5 Restart..................................................................................................................... 50

Appendix A: How to Reset the Print Server .........................................................51

Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions ...........................................................52

Appendix C: Printer Installation in Windows OS .................................................54

C-1 If You Have Installed a Printer Before........................................................................ 54

C-2 If You Never Install a Printer Before ..........................................................................59

Appendix D: Additional Installation Instructions.................................................65

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Package Contents

 One TL-WPS510U Pocket-Sized Wireless N Print Server

 One external AC power adapter

 One USB cable

 One Quick Installation Guide

 One Resource CD containing Utility and User Guide

TL-WPS510U Pocket-Sized Wireless N Print Server

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

The external print servers enhance capability by letting you place your printers at convenient

locations directly on the Ethernet network, and by increasing network printer performance and

management. Please note that the print server does not support printing with host-based printers,

e.g. CAPT, GDI, and PPA.

1.2 Features

 Travel size design, small enough to take on the road

 Compatible with IEEE 802.11n/g/b

 Wireless N speed up to 150Mbps

 One USB 2.0 High Speed port(PID1)

 One Built-in Reset Button

1.3 LED Indicator

Power LED WLAN LED

LED Status Indication

On (Red)

Power

Off

Blinking (Green) The Print Server is transmitting data via wireless connectivity.

WLAN

Off

The Print Server’s power is on.

The Print Server’s power is off.

The Print Server is not connected to any router/access point, or there

is no data transmitted via wireless connectivity.

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1.4 Factory Default Settings

 Username: admin

 Password: admin

 Wireless Mode: Ad-Hoc (Peer-to-Peer)

 Channel: 1

 SSID: WLAN-PS

 Encryption: None

 IP Address: 192.168.0.10

 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

 DHCP Client: off

TL-WPS510U Pocket-Sized Wireless N Print Server

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

2.1 Preparation

Before you start, you should prepare the following items:

 One USB Printer (non-GDI/CAPT)

 One 802.11n Access Point/Router

 One Computer with Wireless Adapter installed

Note:



Please make sure the computer has been successfully installed the printer driver, i.e., when

correctly connected to the printer, the computer can print without other configurations.

2.2 Typolog y

In this topology, the wireless router is the center of the wireless network. Every host and

TL-WPS510U will communicate with the wireless router. The hosts communicate with

TL-WPS510U via the wireless router.

Figure 2-1 Topology

2.3 Connection

Follow the instructions below to install the print server.

1. Power off the printer.

2. Connect the print server to your printer with the provided USB cable.

3. Power on the printer.

Power on the print server.

5. Wait 40 seconds for the print server’s Power On Self Test (POST).

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Chapter 3. How to Configure the Print Server

3.1 Using Utility in Windows XP/Vista/7/8

3.1.1 Setting up a Print Server Network

To connect to the print server using PSWizard, the configurations for Windows XP, Windows Vista,

Windows 7 and Windows 8 are similar. Here we take Windows 7 for example.

1. Insert the setup CD into your CD-drive. The autorun program will be started as shown in

Figure 3-1. Select the model (TL-WPS510U) of you

Figure 3-1

Note:



r print sever.

If you don’t have a CD-ROM, you can log onto our website http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download

to download the setup wizard PrintServer_Setup_Wizard.

TL-WPS510U Pocket-Sized Wireless N Print Server

2. Choose Easy

Setup Wizard.

Figure 3-

3. Then a prompt will appear as shown in Figure 3-3. Make sure you have installed the printer

drive

r, and click Continue.

Figure 3-

Then the Wireless Print Server Setup Wizard will appear as shown in Figure 3-4. Select the

TL-WPS510U Pocket-Sized Wireless N Print Server

wireless router to connect to the print serve

r and click “Next”.

Figure 3-

Note:



Please make sure your router’s DHCP feature is enabled.

5. If your wireless router is secured, the Input Key window will prompt. Enter and confirm the

network key. Click “Connect”.

Figure 3-

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6. On

the Select a Print Server screen as shown in Figure 3-6, select the print server and click

“Nex

t”.

Figure 3-

Note:



If you can’t find the print server in the list, please check whether its power LED is on (red). If the

power LED is on and the print server still doesn’t appear, please reset it. For the reset method,

please refer to Appendix A: How to Reset the Print Server

TL-WPS510U Pocket-Sized Wireless N Print Server

On the TCP/IP Settings page as shown in Figure 3-7, select “Obtain an IP address

automatically (use DHCP)” and then click “Next”.

Figure 3-

8. Then a prompt will appear to ask whether you have installed printer driver before. Click “YES”.

Figure 3-

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9. Then

the Select a Printer page will appear. Select the printer you’ve installed the printer

driver, and click “Next”.

Figure 3-

10. Click “Finish” to complete the configuration. Now the computer can use the printer via the

print server.

Figure 3-

TL-WPS510U Pocket-Sized Wireless N Print Server

3.1.2 Joining the Print Server Network

If another computer wants to join the print server network to share the printer, please follow the

steps bellow.

Note:



Please make sure the computer has been successfully installed the printer driver, i.e., when

correctly connected to the printer, the computer can print without other configurations.

1. Connect the computer to your router or access point. For details, please refer to your router’s

installation guide.

2. Insert the setup CD into your CD-drive. The autorun program will be started as shown in

Figure 3-11. Select the model (TL-WP

Note:



S510U) of your print sever.

Figure 3-11

If you don’t have a CD-ROM, you can log onto our website http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download

to download the setup wizard PrintServer_Setup_Wizard.

3. Choose Setup Wizard.

TL-WPS510U Pocket-Sized Wireless N Print Server

Figure 3-

4. The Welcome page will appear. Click “Next”.

Figure 3-

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5. On

the Select A Print server page, select your print server and click “Next”.

Figure 3-

6. On the Change Settings page, select “No, I don’t want to change settings. (O)” and click

“Next”.

Figure 3-

+ 51 hidden pages