D-Link DP-311U Wireless Print Server Manual Building Networks for People
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................3 Introduction............................................................................................4 Wireless Basics ....................................................................................8 Setting up the DP-311U ......................................................................10 Getting Started ....................................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link DP-311U Fast Ethernet Print Server Manual and Warranty on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: A computer with an installed Ethernet adapter Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE Apple Mac OS with AppleTalk Linux Internet Explorer 6.0, or Netscape Navigator version 6.
Introduction The D-Link DP-311U Print Server is an 802.11b wireless print server that also connects to your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network. Now you can locate USB printer services virtually anywhere in your home or office. The DP-311U manages the flow of print files from workstations or file servers to connected printers, delivering print jobs to printers much faster than a file server on a PC acting as a print server can. With one USB (v1.
The DP-311U offers extraordinary flexibility, operating with all major network operating systems and protocols: TCP/IP UNIX lpr/lpd Windows NT/2000, Windows 95/98SE/ME, Windows XP NetWare 5.x NDPS LPR Remote Printing NetBEUI Windows 2000/XP, Windows 95/98SE/ME, Microsoft LAN Manager, IBM LAN Server AppleTalk MacOS EtherTalk Windows-based setup and administration software, PS Admin, is supplied with the Print Server, making configuration and management quick and easy.
Front Panel LED Indicators Power / USB Steady or flashing green light confirms that the Print Server is powered ON. The LED indicator lights up to show that the Print Server is transferring print data through the USB port. Ethernet/WLAN Steady or flashing green light confirms that the Print Server has a good connection to the Ethernet or Fast Ethernet network. The indicator blinks off briefly to indicate that the Print Server is receiving or transmitting from the network.
Rear Panel Connectors Network Cable Connector The Print Server’s rear panel features an RJ-45 connector for connection to 10Base-T Ethernet cabling or 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet cabling (which should be Category 5 twisted-pair cable). The port supports the NWay protocol, allowing the Print Server to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network. DC Power Connector The DC power input connector is located on the Print Server’s rear panel and is labeled DC 5V.
Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings. A WLAN is a cellular computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires.
Wireless Basics (cont.) Standards-Based Technology Based on the IEEE 802.11b standard, the DP-311U is interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of up to 11Mbps when used with other D-Link Air devices. Installation Considerations The D-Link Air DP-311U lets you print through your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range.
Setting up the DP-311U Installing the Print Server WARNING: Configuration problems may result if the Print Server is powered up without first establishing its network connection. Follow this procedure to avoid complications at the configuration stage. 1. Confirm proper operation of the printer to be connected to the DP-311U, 2. When you have confirmed proper operation of the USB printer, switch it the power OFF. 3. Confirm that your network is operating normally. 4.
Power ON Self-Test Every DP-311U has been factory-tested to operate properly. When the DP-311U is powered ON, it also automatically performs a Self-Test on each of its major components. The final result of the Self-Test is signaled by the state of the USB LED indicator following the Self-Test. Preliminary to the actual component tests, the LED indicators are tested to confirm their steady and flashing operation.
Getting Started Below is a sample network using the DP-311U. The DP-311U has a built- in Web-based management feature that allows users to easily configure and manage their print queue through TCP/IP. Warning! Only a USB printer may be connected to the USB port of the DP-311U. Do not connect any other USB devices to the USB port of the DP-301U; to do so, may damage the unit and will void the warranty for this product.
Using the Web Configuration Open your web browser and type http://192.168.0.10 in the address box, and press . This set of numbers is the default IP Address of your Print Server. Please note that the PC’s IP Address must correspond with the Print Server’s IP Address in the same segment for the two devices to communicate. When you entered the default IP address, the main screen of the Print Server’s configuration will appear (see below).
Home Click on Home tab from the tools bar of the main screen to display information of the DP-311U’s System Status and Printer Status. System Status and Printer Status When you choose and enter the Home tab, it will show you the system information (see below), providing general information regarding the Print Server. Click on the button to acquire the most updated information. Once a printer is connected to the Print Server, the Printer Status will show [Online].
Configuration Click on Configuration tab from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Configuration Page; it provides the configuration options that include System Device and Port Setting System Device and Port Setting This option will show you settings required to configure the DP-311U Print Server. Consult your printers owner manual for the PJL(Printer Job Language) and print speed supported on your printer.
Server Name: The name assigned to the Print Server. Location: (optional) Input a comment indicating where the Print Server is located. Admin Contact: (Optional) Administrator name for the Print Server. Password: By default the DP-311U does not have a password. This is a security risk; it is recommended that you enter a password for the Print Server. Port Name: This is the assigned name for the USB port. Description: (Optional) A brief description for the USB port. Speed: Printer port speed, High or Low.
Network Click on the Network tab from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Network Page; it provides network protocol configuration options that include TCP/IP, NetBEUI and AppleTalk TCP/IP Protocol The TCP/IP Protocol section will show you the settings required to configure the DP-311U Print Server for TCP/IP printing. If you forget your IP Address, you can use the PS Admin program to configure the DP-311U Print Server. The default IP Address is 192.168.0.10.
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Tools Click on the Tools link from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Tools Page; it provides the control options that include Print Test and Reset. Print Test Print Test section will allow you to send an ASCII text page from the print server to your printer. Your USB printer will have to support native DOS mode for the test page to print. Reset Reset section will allow you to reset your print server. Click the button to activate the reset process. Reset will restart the print server.
Help Click on the Help link from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Help Page, it provides a link to D-Link’s support website. D-Link’s support website will provide the most up to date information on your DP-311U Print Server. Please check the website regularly for product and firmware updates.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP Open the web browser, and type in the IP Address of the DP-311U. For example, type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press the Enter or (Return) Key. Note: The PC’s IP Address must be in the same subnet as the Print Server’s IP Address for the two devices to communicate. (For example, if your Print Server’s IP Address is 192.168.0.10, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then your computer’s IP Address should be 192.168.0.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) At the Configuration window, write down the Port Name for future reference. You will need this information later in the configuration process. Select your Connection Mode Enter the ESS-ID of the remote access point or wireless router you wish to connect to. If you would like to set WEP Encryption, select the encryption level and the key here.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window, the screen below appears. (We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown.) If you need to make changes, make sure to click Save after you have made the changes. (You may wish to make a note of the IP Address.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes > Add a Printer Click Next 24
TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Select Local Printer Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer. Click Next Select Create a new port. At the pull-down menu, highlight Standard TCP/IP Port.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Type in the IP address of the Print Server (i.e. 192.168.0.10). The Port Name will automatically be filled in. Select “Custom” Then click on Settings.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Click Next Click Finish Highlight the printer, as shown. If the desired printer is not on the list, click Have Disk and insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer to install the printer drivers.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) At this screen, you can input a name for the printer.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 Open the web browser, and type in the IP Address of the DP-311U. For example, type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press the Enter or (Return) Key. Note: The PC’s IP Address must be in the same subnet as the Print Server’s IP Address for the two devices to communicate. (For example, if your Print Server’s IP Address is 192.168.0.10, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then your computer’s IP Address should be 192.168.0.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) At the Configuration window, write down the Port Names for future reference. You will need this information later in the configuration process. Select your Connection Mode Enter the ESS-ID of the remote access point or wireless router you wish to connect to. If you would like to set WEP Encryption, select the encryption level and the key here.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window, the screen below appears. (We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown.) If you need to make changes, make sure to click Save after you have made the changes. (You may wish to make a note of the IP Address.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Printers Double-click on the Add Printer icon.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Select Local Printer Click Next Select Create a new port at the pull-down menu, highlight Standard TCP/IP Port.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click Next Type in the IP Address of the Print Server in the Printer Name or IP Address field. The Port Name field will automatically be filled in. Click Next Select “Custom” Then click on Settings.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Select “LPR” Input the port name of the port being used by the printer Click OK Click Next Click Finish 35
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Highlight the printer, as shown. If the desired printer is not on the list, click Have Disk and insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer to install the printer drivers. Click Next At this screen, you can input a name for the printer.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Select Do not share this printer . Click Next Select Yes to print a test page Click Next Click Finish The printer is now ready for printing with Windows 2000 on your network.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me Open the web browser, and type in the IP Address of the DP-311U. For example, type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press the Enter or (Return) Key. Note: The PC’s IP Address must be in the same subnet as the Print Server’s IP Address for the two devices to communicate. (For example, if your Print Server’s IP Address is 192.168.0.10, with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, then your computer’s IP Address should be 192.168.0.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) At the Configuration window, write down the Port Name for future reference. You will need this information later in the configuration process. The Port Name shown here is only an example. Select your Connection Mode Enter the ESS-ID of the remote access point or wireless router you wish to connect to. If you would like to set WEP Encryption, select the encryption level and the key here.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me(continued) When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window, the screen below appears. (We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown.) If you need to make changes, make sure to click Save after you have made the changes. (You may wish to make a note of the IP Address.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel Double-click on Network Click Add Highlight Client Click Add 41
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) At this window, click Have Disk. 1. Insert the DP-311U CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Select the letter representing the CD-ROM drive on your computer from the pull-down menu. 2. Double-click on the folder lpr. 2 4 3 3. Highlight lpr.inf 4. Click OK 1 Click OK to accept the location of the file.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Click OK You should now be back to the Network Properties Page. Highlight LPR for TCP/IP Printing.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Click Add Port Type in the IP Address of the DP-301U. Make sure the Port Name is accurate. (The Port Name at right is just an example.) Click OK The Port name and IP Address will be displayed. (The Port Name at right is just an example.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Click OK Windows will ask for a restart.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me continued) Once your computer has rebooted, click on Start > Settings > Printers > Add Printer When the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, Click Next. Select Network Printer. Click Next Type in the path if you know it, or Click Browse.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) At the next screen, browse for the printer port. Highlight the port as shown. (The Port Name in this window is just an example.) Click OK If the network path is not specified, type in the IP Address of the DP-311U and the Port Name. (The Port Name shown at right is just an example.) Select Yes or No, to answer the question: Do you print from MS-DOS based programs? Click Next Highlight the printer, as shown.
TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Select Yes to print a test page. Click Finish Go to Start > Settings > Printers Check to see that your printer is installed.
Unix/Linux Printing Please refer to the PS Admin Manual on the CD included with your purchase for information on setting up the Print Server in Unix/Linux.
Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X Note: Mac OS printing with this print server is supported by Postscript printers only! With Mac OSX you can use AppleTalk or LPR printers using IP protocols for printing through Print Servers. Follow the instructions below for setting up the Print Server. After attaching the Print Server to your network using the directions provided in the Quick Installation Guide, change the IP Address of your Macintosh to access the Print Server’s web configuration.
Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) The default IP Address of the Print Server is 192.168.0.10. Manually change your IP Address to 102.168.0.x, where x is any number between 1 and 254 (except 10 which is the IP Address of the Print Server.) The IP Addresses and Subnet Mask shown here are examples only. Select the AppleTalk tab in this window and check Make AppleTalk Active.
Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) To print, open a document and select File > Print from the menu. Select Edit Printer List from the Printer dialog box.
Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) Select the printing protocol preferred, AppleTalk or LPR Printers using IP. In this example, AppleTalk has been selected. AppleTalk protocol: After selecting AppleTalk the Port Name of the Print Server will be displayed. The Port Name shown here is an example only. PS - 116688-U1 PS - 116688-U1 Laserwriter Laserwriter Click on the Port to which the post-script printer is connected.
Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) LPR Printers using IP protocol: When you select LPR Printers using IP Protocol, this window will appear. Type the IP Address of the Print Server into the LPR Printer’s Address field. PS-116688 - U1 In the Queue Name field, type in the Port Name of the post-script printer that is connected to the Print Server. The Port Name illustrated here is only an example. Select the printer model from the dialog box.
Setting up Apple Talk Printing in Mac OS 9 Note: Mac OS printing with this print server supports Postscript printers only! The AppleTalk network protocol is used with computers using the MacOS operating system. It can be used for network communications over standard Ethernet or Fast Ethernet using the EtherTalk transport, or over a proprietary low-speed LocalTalk transport. Your Print Server can be used for network printing to PostScript printers.
Printing from MacOS Client Workstations The exact procedure for selecting a PostScript printer connected to your Print Server may vary slightly, depending on what printer driver version you are using. The procedure described below assumes you are using the LaserWriter 8. To choose a printer connected to your Print Server as your MacOS workstation’s default printer, Open the Chooser by selecting Chooser from the Apple menu. Select the LaserWriter 8 icon on the left. Make sure that AppleTalk is set to Active.
Printing from MacOS Client Workstations (continued) If you have not previously set this printer as the default, your computer will prompt you for a PostScript Printer Description file. Choose Select PPD. Select the appropriate printer description file for your printer. Click Open. (If your printer is not listed, click Generic to use a generic printer description.) If you wish to access this setting in the future, you can use the Setup button in the Chooser window.
Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www.homenethelp.com and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE.
Networking Basics (continued) Please follow all the instructions in this window: In this window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown.
Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.
Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. When the changes are complete, Click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
Networking Basics (continued) In this window, select the best option. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Click Next Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files. Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network. To continue, Click Next.
Networking Basics (continued) The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your new wireless network will be ready to use.
Networking Basics (continued) How to assign a Name to your computer To name your computer, please follow these directions in Windows XP: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen) Right-click My Computer Select Properties and Click Select the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window. You may enter a Computer Description (optional). To rename the computer and join a domain, Click Change.
Networking Basics (continued) How to assign a Name to your Computer In this window, enter the Computer name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup All computers on your network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK How to find your IP Address in Windows XP The adapter-equipped computers in your network must be in the same IP Address range.
Networking Basics (continued) How to find your IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the Support tab Click Close Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: Residential Gateways/Broadband Routers will automatically assign IP Addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable Gateway/ Broadband Router you will not need to assign Static IP Addresses.
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click Network Connections Right-click Local Area Connections Double-click Properties 68
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Click Properties Select Use the following IP Address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)Properties window. Input your IP Address and subnet mask. (The IP Addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP Address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP Addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4.
Technical Specifications Printer Connection Printer Port: USB port (ver 1.1) Bidirectional Communication: Hewlett-Packard PJL (Printer Job Language) standard for bidirectional communication. Network Connection Network Standards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b Wireless Standard Network Data Transfer Rate: 10/100 Mbps (megabits per second) Network Connector: RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T Category 5 twisted-pair connection Network Protocols Ethernet Frame Types: 802.2, 802.
Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone. Tech Support for customers within the United States: D-Link Technical Support over the Telephone: (877) 453-5465 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Appendix: DP-311U Printer Compatibility List For Windows The Canon Printer Canon BJC-55, 85 Canon S100SP Canon S200SP Canon S300 Canon S330 Canon S400SP Canon S450 Canon S520 Canon S600 Canon S750 Canon S4500 Canon S6300 Canon S9000 The Epson Printer Epson Stylus Color 900 Epson Stylus Color 1160 Epson Stylus Color 2200 Epson Stylus Photo 720 Epson Stylus Photo 810, 820, 830, 890 Epson Stylus Photo 900 Epson Stylus Photo 1280, 1290 Epson Stylus C41UX, C405, C42UX Epson Stylus C60, C61, C62 Epson Stylus C
Appendix: DP-311U Printer Compatibility List for Windows (continued) The Lexmark Printer Lexmark 4039 10R Lexmark 5700 Lexmark Optra Color 45 Lexmark Optra C710 Lexmark Optra E, E+, E310 Lexmark Optra K1220 Lexmark Optra M410, M412 Lexmark Optra N Lexmark Optra R+ Lexmark Optra S1250, S1855 Lexmark Optra SC-1275 Lexmark Optra SE-3455 Lexmark Optra T614 Lexmark Optra W810 Lexmark Z53 Other printers from the brands listed above may also be supported. For an updated compatibility list please visit: http://www.
