DP-G310 User’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 System Requirements .......................................................................... 3 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4 Hardware Overview .............................................................................. 5 Front Panel (LEDs) ..............................
DP-G310 User’s Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DP-G310 Wireless USB Print Server Ethernet Cable 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 for initial configuration purposes only Windows XP/2000, Mac OS with AppleTalk, or Linux A computer or a network of computers with wireless capability Internet Explorer 6.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Introduction Introduction The D-Link DP-G310 Print Server is an 802.11g wireless USB 2.0 high-speed Print Server that can also connect to your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network. Now you can locate USB printer services virtually anywhere in your home or office. The DP-G310 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. With one USB 2.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Hardware Overview Front Panel LED Indicators There are two front panel indicators, each holding two separate LEDs (aligned in a vertical position). As shown below, the first indicator holds the Power and the USB LED. The second indicator holds the Ethernet and WLAN LED. Upon boot-up, the Power light stays on continuously and all other LEDs light up momentarily one-by-one, then turn off. Power LED A steady light indicates a proper connection to a power source.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Hardware Overview Rear Panel Connectors Reset Button Insert a paper clip to reset the DP-G310 back to the factory default settings. LAN Port Connect an Ethernet cable to your network (router or switch). USB Port Connect a printer using a USB cable. Power Receptor A steady light indicates a proper connection to a power source. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Wireless Basics 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.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Wireless Installation Considerations Wireless Installation Considerations Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus G DP-G310 lets you print through your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Setting up the DP-G310 Setting up the DP-G310 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 your printer before connecting the DP-G310. 2. When you have confirmed proper operation of your USB printer, turn your printer power OFF. 3.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Self-Test Power ON Self-Test Getting Started When the DP-G310 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. Immediately after power-up, three of the green LEDs should illuminate steadily for several seconds.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration Please use an Ethernet connection for the configuration of the DP-G310. Using a CAT5 cable, connect the print server to the Ethernet-adapter equipped computer in your network that you will be using for configuration. Open your web browser and type http://192.168.0.10 in the address box, and press Enter. This set of numbers is the default IP Address of your Print Server.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) As shown below, the System displays the status of your print server, printer and network. Clicking Refresh will update the information. Home > System Device Status: Information about the print server, including the firmware version, MAC/IP address, and the “up time” can be found in this field.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Click the Wireless button in the left column to display information about the wireless LAN. Clicking Refresh will update the information. Home > Wireless Wireless Status: The items in this field display information about the wireless LAN, such as the connection mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), SSID, channel, data transfer rate, WEP encryption, and the packets status. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Click the Network button in the left column to display information about the wireless LAN. Clicking Refresh will update the information. Home > Network Auto IP: This field contains the current settings of TCP/IP, including DHCP/BOOTP, UPnP, and MAC Rendezvous. The items in this field are configured in Configuration > Network > TCP/IP.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Click the User button in the left column to display the user’s information. Home > User Users Printing Log: The items in this field display the user(s) information, which include the user(s) Mac address, IP address, name, and status of printing tasks. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) This option will show you settings required to configure the DP-G310 Print Server. Consult your printers owner manual for the PJL(Printer Job Language) and print speed supported on your printer. Click the Save button on the bottom of the configuration page to ensure the settings are updated and saved. Configuration > System System Device In this field, you can configure the basic information of your print server.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Wireless Wireless Interface Connection Mode: Select one of two connection modes: Infrastructure (default): Connect to an existing wireless AP or router in a WLAN. Ad-Hoc: Connect to wireless clients in the Peer-to-Peer mode. SSID: Assign the SSID in this box. You can manually input the name or select one from the pull-down menu.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Wireless (continued) WEP Encryption This field allows you to configure the settings of data encryption. Please remember that the WEP key must be set before the data encryption is enforced. WEP Encryption: This option allows you to select Disable, 64-bit, or 128-bit for encryption setting. WEP Key Format: You can decide the network key to be encoded by ASCII (ASCII characters) or HEX (hexadecimal).
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Network TCP/IP This field contains three options that allow you to configure the TCP/IP setting: IP Address: This option allows you to set the IP address manually or automatically. When you choose Manually Assign, you should enter the related information in the following boxes, including IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway. UPnP: This option allows you to enable or disable UPnP mode.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > User Printing Control By configuring the Enable User Printing Control option (Yes or No), the user in the User List is permitted to access the print server or not. Define Users You can add/delete the user(s) to/from the User List. The User List at the bottom of the screen displays the current defined user and related information for the print server. Click Apply to save the changes. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > SNMP SNMP Management SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a set of protocols for managing complex networks. Community 1/2/3: Enter a name in the Name box, and configure the Access Right by selecting Read Only or Read/Write from the pull-down menu. Click Apply if you have made changes. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Print Test Print Test Click Test to print a test page. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Email E-mail Account You can assign an E-mail address to the print server, so that the mail from the account can be printed out directly through the printer (ASCII test only). To enable this function, enter the E-mail account in the Print Server E-mail Address box. Incoming E-mail (POP3) Server Address: Enter the server address that is used to receive your E-mail in this box.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Reset Reset Click Apply to immediately reset the print server. Factory Reset Click Apply to reload the factory settings of the print server. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Upgrade Firmware Upgrade When a new version of firmware is available (e.g., downloaded from the manufacturer’s website), you can upgrade the firmware of your print server. Click Browse to locate the firmware file, then click Apply. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Backup Backup Device Configuration to File Click Apply to backup your current configuration of the print server to file and then save in the computer. Restore Device Configuration from File You can reload a configuration that you saved before. Click Browse to point to the backup file, and then click Apply. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) 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-G310 Print Server. Please check the website regularly for product and firmware updates. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP Open the web browser, and type in the IP Address of the DP-G310. 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.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Click the Network tab. 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 Apply after you have made the changes. Make a note of the IP address. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Go to Start > Printers and Faxes. Click Add a Printer. Click Next Select Local Printer and Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer. Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Select Create a new port. From the pull-down menu, highlight Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next Click Next Type in the IP address of the Print Server (i.e. 192.168.0.10). The Port Name will automatically be filled in. Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Select Custom and then click Settings. Select LPR Input the Port Name that you wrote down earlier. Click OK When LPR Byte Counting is enabled, the number of bytes that the document contains is counted before being sent to the print server. This is useful if your documents are missing characters or are incomplete when printing. If enabled, documents will take much longer to print.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Click Next 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. Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Select Do not share this printer. Click Next Select Yes to print a test page. Click Next Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 Open the web browser, and type in the IP Address of the DP-G310. 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.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click the Network tab. 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 Apply after you have made the changes. Make a note of the IP address. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Printers. Double-click on the Add Printer icon. Click Next Select Local Printer and Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer. Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click Next Select Create a new port. From the pull-down menu, highlight Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Type in the IP address of the Print Server (i.e. 192.168.0.10). The Port Name will automatically be filled in. Click Next Select Custom and then click Settings. Select LPR Input the Port Name that you wrote down earlier. Click OK When LPR Byte Counting is enabled, the number of bytes that the document contains is counted before being sent to the print server.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (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. Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) At this screen, you can input a name for the printer. Click Next Select Do not share this printer. Click Next Select Yes to print a test page. Click Next Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Macintosh OS X Apple Talk/LPR Printing for 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.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Macintosh OS X Apple Talk/LPR Printing for 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. Click Add Printer Select the printing protocol preferred, AppleTalk or LPR Printers using IP. In this example, AppleTalk has been selected. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Macintosh OS X Apple Talk/LPR Printing for Mac OS X (continued) AppleTalk protocol: After selecting AppleTalk the Port Name of the Print Server will be displayed. The Port Name shown here is an example only. Click on the Port to which the PostScript printer is connected. Click Add Printer and the Printer Port configuration is complete. Select the Printer Port just configured in the Print window. Click Print to print your document.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Apple Talk Printing for Macintosh OS 9 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.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics 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 and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics 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. Click Next Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes. Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. 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. Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics 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. Click Next Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics (continued) How to assign a Name to your computer To name your computer, please follow these directions in Windows XP: Click Start > right-click My Computer > Properties 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. In this window, enter the Computer name.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics (continued) How to find your IP Address in Windows 2000/XP: The computers connected to your network must be in the same IP address range. To verify the IP address, please do the following: Click on Start > Run and type in cmd in the box. Click OK. At the prompt, type ipconfig and press enter. Your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway will be listed. Type exit to close the windows. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-capable 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 router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics (continued) Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Click Use the Following IP Address and enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS addresses. If you are connected behind a router or gateway, the Default Gateway and the Primary DNS server should be the LAN IP address of the router or gateway. Click OK to save your settings. D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Printer Connection Printer Port: USB 2.0 Bidirectional Communication: Hewlett-Packard PJL (Printer Job Language) standard for bidirectional communication. Network Connection Network Standards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.11g Wireless Standard Network Data Transfer Rate: 10/100 Mbps (megabits per second), up to 54Mbps* Network Connector: CAT5 cable Network Protocols Ethernet Frame Types: 802.2, 802.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Technical Support 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.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Warranty Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited warranty for its product only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from: D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor and Products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia, U.S. Possessions or Protectorates, U.S. Military Installations, addresses with an APO or FPO.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Warranty Warranty (continued) Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitations and exclusions may not apply. This limited warranty provides specific legal rights and the product owner may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 3.0 Revised: 09/06/2005 D-Link Systems, Inc.
DP-G310 User’s Manual Printer Compatibility List Printer Compatibility List for Windows The list below has older printers we have tested with this print server. If your printer is not on the list, or purchased in the last 3 years, the printer still may work. Please contact the printer manufacturer for compatibility with print servers. Most new printers are network friendly and will work with a print server. Print servers will only allow you to share the printer function of multifunction printers.
