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Model # APSUSB2
Installation Guide
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Section 1 Connecting the Print Server to your network Warning: Do not plug the power cord to the Print Server until you have reached Step 4. Step 1Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 port of the Print Server and attach the other end of the cable to a hub/switch/router. See Fig 1.1 Step 2 Make sure all the printers are powered OFF, then connect one end of the printer cable to the printer port of the Print Server and attach the other end of the cable to the printer port of the print
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Section 2 Configuring Client IP Address Note: The default IP address of the Print Server is 192.168.1.254 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 The Print Server must be on the same subnet as your network in order for you to print through the Print Server. Follow the steps below to access the Print Server’s Web Configuration Utility. If your network ID is already using the 192. 168.1.x segment, skip to Section 3, Accessing the Web Configuration Utility. For Windows 2000/XP Step 1 On one of the comp
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For Windows 95/98/ME Step 1 Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double-click the Network icon. Step 2 Select TCP/IP and click Properties. See Fig. 2.3 Step 3 Write down your current network settings including IP Address and Subnet Mask on a piece of paper. You will need these information after you have set up the print server in Section 3. Fig. 2.3 Step 4 Select Specify an IP address and enter an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 ~ 253 and is not currently assigned t
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Section 3 Accessing the Web Configuration Utility Step 1 Open the web browser and type the default IP address of the Print Server: 192. 168.1.254 See Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.1 Step 2 The Welcome screen will appear. See Fig. 3.2 Fig. 3.2 Step 3 Click on Configuration. You may rename the Print Server name and Port names or leave them with the default. Step 4 Write down on a piece of paper the Port names you want to use. Be sure to click Save when you are done editing the names. See Fig. 3.3 Fig 3.3
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Step 5 Click on TCP/IP Protocol under Configuration. See Fig. 3.4 Step 6 You can manually assign an IP ad- dress and subnet mask to allow the Print Server to be on the same subnet as your network, or you can choose to obtain an IP address automatically by RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP. Note: This Installation Guide uses the default IP address as an example. Step 7 Write down on a piece of paper the IP address for the Print Server you want to use. Be sure to click Save when you are done configuring the se
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Step 4 Select Create a new port. At the drop-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port and click Next. See Fig. 4.2 Step 5 Click Next at the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard. Fig. 4.2 Step 6 Type in the IP address of the Print Server and the port name you have written down on the piece of paper in Section 3 and click Next. See Fig. 4.3 Note: You must add each port separately. Fig 4.3 Step 7 Select Custom then click on Set- tings. See Fig. 4.4 Fig. 4.4
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Step 8 Select LPR for the Protocol, enter the Port Name in the Queue Name field, and click OK. See Fig. 4.5 Step 9 Click Next. Step 10 Click Finish. Fig. 4.5 Step 11 Select the manufacturer and model of your printer and click Next. Note: If your printer is not on the list, click Have Disk, insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer, and click Next. See Fig. 4.6 Step 12 If a driver for the printer is already installed, select Keep existing driver and click Next. Fig. 4.6 Step 13 T
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For Windows 95/98/ME Step 1 Go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double-click on Network. Step 2 Click Add. Step 3 Select Client and click Add. See Fig. 4.8 Fig. 4.8 Step 4 Click Have Disk. Step 5 Insert the provided CD into the CD- ROM drive. Step 6 Click Browse and browse to your CD-ROM drive. Step 7 Select the letter of your CD-ROM drive, double-click on the lpr folder, select lpr.inf, and click OK. See Fig. 4.9 Fig. 4.9 Step 8 Click OK to accept the location of the LPR file. See Fig. 4.
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Step 12 Type in the IP address of the Print Server and the port name you have written down on the piece of paper in Sec- tion 3 and click OK. See Fig. 4.12 Step 13 The IP address and the port name will be displayed in the port list. Click OK. Step 14 Click OK. Fig. 4.12 Note: Windows 98 may prompt you for the Windows 98 CD-ROM. Insert the Windows 98 CD, and type in D:\Win98 (where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and click OK. See Fig. 4.13 Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so.
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Step 21Select the manufacturer and model of your printer and click Next. Note: If your printer is not on the list, click Have Disk, insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer, and click Next. See Fig. 4.15 Fig. 4.15 Step 22 If a driver for the printer is already installed, select Keep existing driver and click Next. See Fig. 4.16 Fig. 4.16 Step 23 Type in a name for your printer, select if you want to set it as the default printer, and click Finish. See Fig. 4.17 Fig. 4.17
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Section 5 Using the Web Configuration Utility You can use the Web Configuration Utility to configure the settings for your Print Server. There are four sections to choose from: Management, Configuration, Tools, and Help. Note: As an option, you can also use the Print Server Admin utility (PS Admin) in- cluded in the provided CD to manage your Print Server. Please refer to the User’s Manual in the CD for installation and operation procedures for the PS Admin. Step 1 Open the web browser and type
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Configuration Server Device: Configures the Print Server properties. See Fig. 5.3 Server Name: Assign a name to the Print Server or keep the default. Location: (optional) Indicate where the Print Server is located. Admin Contact: (optional) Indicate the administrator for the Print Server. Password: Password for accessing the Print Server. USB Port Name: Assign a name for the USB Port. Description: (optional) Brief description for the USB port. Speed: Select the printer port speed. PJL Printer: T
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NetBEUI Protocol: Configures the set- tings for NetBEUI printing. See Fig. 5.5 Workgroup: Enter the name of your workgroup Maximum Connected Stations: Set the maximum number of stations that are al- lowed to connect to the print server at the same time Maximum Number of Sessions: Set the maximum number of print sessions that are allowed to print at one time Fig. 5.5 Click Save to update any changes you have made. AppleTalk Protocol: Configures the set- tings for AppleTalk printing. See Fig. 5.6
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Reset: Restart the Print Server. Click Yes to restart the Print Server. See Fig. 5.7 Fig. 5.7 Factory Reset: Reset all settings to fac- tory default and restart the Print Server. The IP address of the Print Server will return to the factory default of 192.168.1. 254 Click Yes to Factory Reset and restart the Print Server. See Fig. 5.8 Fig. 5.8 Help About: Displays the version number of the Print Server: See Fig. 5.9 Fig. 5.9
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Section 6 Product Specifications Printer Connection Printer Interface: One USB Port (ver 1.1), Two 25-pin parallel ports Network Connection Network Interface: RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T or 100Base-TX shielded Network Standards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Network Data Transfer Rate: 10/100 Mbps Network Protocols Ethernet Frame Types: 802.2, 802.3, Ethernet II, SNAP (auto-switching) Transport Protocols: TCP/IP, NetBEUI, AppleTalk TCP/IP Protocols Supported
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Section 7 Technical Support E-mail: support@airlinkplus.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web site: www.airlinkplus.com
