D-Link DP-311P Wireless Print Server Manual Building Networks for People
Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction............................................................................................ 4 Getting to know the DP-311P ................................................................5 Getting Started ......................................................................................6 Using the Web Configuration .................................................................
Package Contents Contents of Package: ! D-Link DP-311P Wireless Print Server ! Manual, PS Admin Utility and Warranty on CD ! Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: ! Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE ! Apple Mac OS with AppleTalk ! NetWare 5.x (Native NDS) ! Internet Explorer 6.0, or Netscape Navigator version 6.
Introduction The D-Link DP-311P Print Server is a wireless print server with one parallel port. With its high-speed IEEE 1283 parallel port, the DP-311P allows those on your network to access and share a printer wirelessly, no matter where they reside on the network. The DP-311P is equipped with one bi-directional parallel port with a centronics connector for direct connection to most printers available on the market today. No additional printer cable will be required.
Getting to know the DP-311P Parallel Port IEEE 1284 Bi-Directional Parallel Port with a centronics connector 5V-2A Power inlet Plug the External Power Supply into this jack Frontview Power LED A solid Green light indicates a connection to a power supply Mode Switch Toggle UP to Configure; Toggle DOWN for Normal operation.
Getting Started Below is a sample network using the DP-311P. The DP-311P has a built- in Web-based management feature that allows users to easily configure and manage multiple print queues through TCP/IP. For a list of printers that are compatible with the DP-311P, please see the Appendix in this manual. The compatibility list is not comprehensive. Even if it is not included in the list, your printer may be compatible with the DP-311P.
Using the Web Configuration Before you begin configuring the DP-311P: Set the switch to Config mode on the rear panel of the DP-311P. Change your wireless adapter setting to Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your network adapter and make sure that your network adapter is set to Ad-Hoc mode in your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS.
Using the Web Configuration (continued) After you have entered the default IP Address of the Print Server into your web browser address field, the configuration utility will be available, as shown here. Home > Status You can access and control the Print Server’s configuration through the tabs on the top of this main screen: Home, Configuration, Network, Tools, and Help. This screen displays some basic information about the DP-311P and the printer attached to the DP-311P, if available.
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Home > Network This screen displays the current TCP/IP settings; Netware settings and AppleTalk settings of the print server. Home > Management This screen displays the current SNMP settings of the print server.
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Status Device Name: The name assigned to the Print Server System Contact: (optional) Input a System Contact name System Location: (optional) Input a location for the Print Server Password: Enter an Administrator password (3-8 characters) Re-type Password: Re-type the password (when accessing the DP-311P with password protection, the user name is admin, and the password will be whatever you define here) Printer Port: Select one of the follow
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Wireless Mode: Ad-Hoc: Connect to compatibly configured wireless clients that have the same chipset in peer to peer mode 802.11b Ad-Hoc: Connect to all compatibly configured 802.11b wireless clients in peer to peer mode Infrastructure: Connects to compatibly configured wireless AP or router in a WLAN Select SSID or Manually Enter SSID Below: Select the SSID from the pull-down menu, or enter it manually in the field provided.
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Network TCP/IP Settings Obtain TCP/IP settings automatically (use DHCP/BOOTP): Use the following TCP/IP settings: Select this option to obtain settings automatically from your DHCP server Select this option to enter a Static IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address manually 12
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Network (continued) Netware General Settings Print Server Name: Input a name for the print server Polling Time: Enter the number of polling seconds (the minimum is 3; the maximum is 29 seconds) Logon Password: Enter the logon password NDS (Novell Directory Services) is a Directory Service for Novell netware networks that interoperates with other types of networks and provides a logical “tree structure” view of all resources on the network, no mat
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Management SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a set of protocols for managing complex networks SNMP Community Settings Support HP WebJet Admin: Select Enable or Disable SNMP Community Name 1: Enter a name Access Right: Select from the pull-down menu Read-Only or Read-Write SNMP Community Name 2: Enter a name Access Right: Select from the pull-down menu Read-Only or Read-Write SNMP Trap Settings Send SNMP Traps: Select Enable or D
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Management (continued) SMB (Server Message Block) is a message format to share files, directories and devices.
Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Firmware Upgrade Visit http://support.dlink.com for the latest upgrades. Download the upgrade to your hard drive and then click Browse in this screen to locate the upgrade. When you have found the firmware file on your hard drive, click Upgrade, in this screen, to complete the process. Tools > Print Test Click Print in this window to print a test page. Please refer to the Appendix in this manual for a list of supported printers.
Printing with Windows XP/2000 Set the switch to Config mode on the rear panel of the DP-311P. Change your wireless adapter setting to Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your network adapter and make sure that your network adapter is set to Ad-Hoc mode in your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS. The Channel is 1 and WEP is set to Disable.
Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) Change the mode to Infrastructure. Input or select the SSID of your wireless router or AP. Input WEP settings if applicable. Change the IP Address and change the other settings of the DP-311P to conform to your network. 1 2 After you have configured the DP-311P, set the rear panel switch back to Normal mode. Change your wireless network adapter settings (IP Address, Infrastructure mode) so that they match your network.
Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) For Windows XP: Go to Start > Printers and Faxes > Add a Printer Double-click on the “Add Printer” icon Click Next 19
Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) Select “Local Printer.” Click Next Select “Create a new port.” At the pull-down menu, highlight “Standard TCP/IP Port.
Printing with Windows XP/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.” Then click “Settings.” Click Settings Select “LPR” Enter “lp1” for the Queue Name.
Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) Click Next Click Finish In this window, scroll down to find your printer. (If it is not listed, insert the driver CD or diskette that came with your printer.) Click on “Have Disk.” Then, scroll down and highlight the printer.
Printing with Windows XP/2000 (continued) At this screen, you can input a name for this printer. Click Next Select “No” Yes Click Next The printer is now ready for printing with Windows XP, on your network.
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me Set the switch to Config mode on the rear panel of the DP-311P. Change your wireless adapter setting to Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your network adapter and make sure that your network adapter is set to Ad-Hoc mode in your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS. The Channel is 1 and WEP is set to Disable.
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Configuration > Wireless Change the mode to Infrastructure. Input or select the SSID of your wireless router or AP. Input WEP settings if applicable.
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Please insert the DP-311P CD into your CD-ROM drive and click Install PS Admin This picture will appear.
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Select the program you want to install DP-311P PSAdmin is a windows based management utility, only Administrators need to install this program D-Link Print Monitor is the driver for print servers in Windows 95/98/Me.
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Printer> Add printer or Go to Start> Control Panel> Printers Double click the Add Printer icon Click Next Select Local printer Click Next 28
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Highlight the printer, as shown.
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) HP LaserJet Series II After the printer installation is completed, right-click on the Printer icon.
Printing with Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Select your DP-311P wireless print server 192.168.0.10 Click OK HP LaserJet Series II Click Apply > OK You have completed setting up your printer in Win 98SE/Me! 192.168.0.
Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X Set the switch to Config mode on the rear panel of the DP-311P. Change your wireless adapter setting to Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer mode. (Open the Configuration utility for your network adapter and make sure that your network adapter is set to Ad-Hoc mode in your configuration settings.) (For D-Link network adapters, you can open the web-based configuration utility and go to the Site Survey function and select the SSID named WLAN-PS.
Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) Change the mode to Infrastructure. Input or select the SSID of your wireless router or AP. Input WEP settings if applicable. Change the IP Address and change the other settings of the DP-311P to conform to your network. 1 2 After you have configured the DP-311P, set the rear panel switch back to Normal mode. Change your wireless network adapter settings (IP Address, Infrastructure mode) so that they match your network.
Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) Note: Mac OS printing 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.
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 Click Add Printer 36
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 PS - 1123D6-U1 Laserwriter 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 post-script printer is connected Then select the printer model from the dialog box displayed here.
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 ATALK_PS 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 is supported for 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.
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.
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 (continued) 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 (continued) ! 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 (continued) 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 (continued) ! Double-click Network Connections ! Right-click Local Area Connections ! Double-click Properties 52
Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 (continued) ! 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.
Networking Basics (continued) Sharing an LPR Printer (continued) To share an LPR printer (using a print server,) you will need a Print Server such as the DP311P. Please make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers on your network. To share an LPR printer, please follow these directions: ! Go to Start > Printers and Faxes ! Click on Add a Printer The screen to the right will appear ! Click Next ! Select Local Printer...
Networking Basics (continued) Sharing an LPR Printer (continued) ! Select Create a new port ! From the pull-down menu, select Standard TCP/IP Port, as shown. ! Click Next ! Please read the instructions on this screen ! Click Next ! Enter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer (continued) ! In this screen, select Custom. ! Click Settings. ! Enter the Port Name and the Printer Name or IP Address. ! Select LPR. ! Enter a Queue Name (if your PrintServer/ Gateway has more than one port, you will need a Queue name.) ! Click OK.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer (continued) ! This screen will show you information about your printer. ! Click Finish. ! Select the printer you are adding from the list of Printers. ! Insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer. ! Click Have Disk. If the printer driver is already installed, do the following: ! Select Keep existing driver. ! Click Next.
Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printer (continued) ! You can rename your printer if you choose. It is optional. ! Please remember the name of your printer. You will need this information when you use the Add Printer Wizard on the other computers on your network. ! Click Next. ! Select Yes, to print a test page. ! Click Next. This screen will display information about your printer. ! Click Finish to complete the addition of the printer.
Technical Specifications Standard- Complies with IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) standard Parallel- 1 DB-36-pin male Centronics port, supporting bidirectional communication Radio Frequency- 2.4GHz Band Media Access Control Method- Carrier Sense Multiple Access / Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA), with ACK Modulation Types- CCK (11 & 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), DBPSK (1Mbps) Operating Channels- 11 Channels (U. S.
Technical Specifications (continued) CPU- ARM7-based RISC microprocessor, operating at 50MHz Flash- 1Mbytes System Memory- 2Mbytes SDRAM Parallel Port- 1 DB-36-pin male Centronics port, supporting bi-directional communication Size- 55mm x 93mm (2.16 inches x 3.66 inches) Weight- 3.30 oz., 0.20 lbs.
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.
Warranty and Registration (USA only) 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.
• The customer must submit with the product as part of the claim a written description of the Hardware defect or Software nonconformance in sufficient detail to allow D-Link to confirm the same. • The original product owner must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number from the Authorized D-Link Service Office and, if requested, provide written proof of purchase of the product (such as a copy of the dated purchase invoice for the product) before the warranty service is provided.
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Appendix 1: DP-311P Printer Compatibility List Brand Brother CANON CANON CANON CANON CITIZEN EPSON EPSON EPSON EPSON EPSON EPSON EPSON FUJITSU FUJITSU FUJITSU HP HP HP HP HP HP HP Panasonic STAR Kyocera LEXMARK NEC NEC NEC OKI Panasonic Panasonic STAR Printer’s Name HL 1260 S520 BJC-4300 BJ-330 BJ F9000 GSX-230 STYLUS—color670 STYLUS C60 PM 700C LQ-680 LQ-2170C LQ-100 ESC/P2 EPL 5800 DL700 DL6400 Pro DL3400 LaserJet 6P LaserJet 1200 series DeskJet 810C DeskJet 500 DeskJet 400 DeskJet 1220C DeskJet 1125C K
Appendix 2: DP-311P Incompatible Printer List No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Appendix 3: Alternate Ways of Upgrading the Firmware in Netware / Windows / Unix If you do not choose to use the Firmware upgrade feature in the DP-311P web browser based configuration utility, you can use one of the following Operating System specific procedures: 1 Before you proceed to upgrade the print server, check http:// support.dlink.com for the latest firmware upgrades, and download the latest firmware onto your hard drive. 2 Please ensure that the print server is not printing jobs.
Appendix 3: Alternate Ways of Upgrading the Firmware in Netware / Windows / Unix (continued) Upgrading the print server from UNIX (Through TCP/IP) 1. Log in as root. 2. Ensure that the binary file is located in your current working directory. 3. Type “tftp ”. 4. At tftp prompt, type “get upgrade”. 5. Change to binary mode. 6. At tftp prompt, type “put mps23.bin”. 7. Wait for the file transfer to complete. 8. Quit from tftp. 9. The upgrade is complete!.
