HP 2101nw Wireless G USB Print Server User Guide
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Contents 1 Welcome 2 Set up your print server Attach to an existing wireless network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Install the print server software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notice to users in Singapore . . . . . . . Notice to users in South Africa . . . . . . Notice to users in the U.S. . . . . . . . . . Notice to users in Canada . . . . . . . . . European Union Regulatory Notice . . . Notice to users in Taiwan. . . . . . . . . . Notice to users in China . . . . . . . . . . . . . Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Contents ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ........................................ ........................................ .....................
1 Welcome Congratulations on the purchase of your Wireless G USB Print Server. The Print Server was designed to provide a simple and efficient wireless solution for connecting to your HP printer or all-in-one. With supported HP printers, you can print using the print server and with All-in-One devices you can print, scan, and fax (if your device has fax capability). Welcome Contents of the package The Wireless G Print Server includes the following items.
Lights and ports of the print server 6 1 2 3 Power light (green) Wireless light (blue) Attention light (amber) 4 5 6 Power connector USB port Micro USB port for setup cable The meanings of the patterns of the lights are as follows.
Set up your print server If you misplace your Setup Guide, you can use these instructions to initially set up your print server. During the initial installation, you will make a temporary connection between the print server and the computer using the micro-USB setup cable. Attach to an existing wireless network If you already have a wireless network, use these instructions to connect your printer to the wireless network using the Wireless USB print server.
Mac Install the print server software IMPORTANT: Do not connect the print server to the printer until the software instructs you to do so. 1. Make sure your computer is connected to your network. TIP: For the easiest setup, connect your Mac wirelessly to your network. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Close other software programs, especially HP software such as the HP Photosmart Studio, Device Manager, or HP Director. Insert the Wireless Print Server CD.
Connect to the printer using Connection Manager Set up your print server 2 If you already have the printer software installed on this computer follow these instructions. Windows 1. Right-click the Connection Manager icon in the system tray (lower-right corner of your screen). 2. Click Connect. The icon will change to show a successful connection. 1. Click the Connection Manager icon in the Dock. 2. Click Connect. The icon will change to show a successful connection.
Attach directly to computer with no existing network You can still use your printer wirelessly even if you do not have a wireless network already set up. Follow these instructions to attach your printer. Windows Install the print server software 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Turn on the wireless radio (wireless card) on your computer. Consult your computer documentation if you need more information.
Install the print server software IMPORTANT: Do not connect the print server to the printer until the software instructs you to do so. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Close other software programs, especially HP software such as the HP Photosmart Studio, Device Manager, or HP Director. Insert the Wireless Print Server CD. Open the CD and double-click the installer icon to install the software. Follow the directions on the screen.
Set up your print server
3 Using the Print Server For most everyday tasks, you will use your printer or all-in-one device just like you always have. Occasionally you may want to use the Connection Manager or Advanced Setup utility. Use the Connection Manager You can use the Connection Manager to perform the following tasks. • • • • Check the status. Change printers. Access the Print Queue. Connect or Disconnect. Access the Connection Manager Windows Right-click the icon in the System Tray. Mac Click the icon in the Dock.
1. 2. Right-click the Connection Manager icon and select Select Printer... Select a different printer and click Select. Mac 1. 2. 3. Open the Connection Manager. Select Select Printer from the Information and Settings pop-up menu. Select a different printer and click Select. Restart the Connection Manager If the icon does not appear, you need to restart the Connection Manager. Windows S Go to Start --> All Programs --> HP Wireless Print Server--> Restart connection manager.
Use Advanced Setup The Advanced Setup screen allows you to discover your SSID and IP addresses and, if necessary for your network, manually change the IP address. 1. 2. 3. 4. Use the micro USB setup cable to connect the print server to the computer before starting Advanced Setup.
Using the Print Server
4 Troubleshooting Cannot detect print server during installation. Cause Either the printer or print server has no power or a cable is unplugged. Solution Check the power cords and cable between the print server and printer. Unplug and replug the print server. Cause In a corporate environment, the firewall may be configured to never allow access and may not give any messages. Solution Consult with your IT department and ask them to grant access to the print server.
• • Reconnect to the printer. If that does not work after a minute or so, then try exiting the Connection Manager and starting it again. See “Use the Connection Manager” on page 13. Cause Printer software is very old or not completely installed. Solution 1. 2. 18 Verify that you can print using a USB cable. Download the latest printer driver from www.hp.com/support and install all components.
5 Technical information This chapter contains technical information, regulatory information, and environmental information about your print server. Specifications General • • 802.11g Printer Adapter: USB 1.1 Security • • • WEP WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK Power Consumption Antenna • • Internal PIFA antenna Peak Gain: 0.75 dB Environmental • • • • Operating Temperature: 0° C – 40° C Storage Temperature: –15° C – 40° C Operating Humidity: 10 – 80% RH Storage Humidity: 5 – 95% RH 3.
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Regulatory information Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
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Notice to users in Singapore Complies with IDA Standards DB100427 Notice to users in South Africa TA-2007/683 APPROVED Notice to users in the U.S. Exposure to radio frequency radiation Caution The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
European Union Regulatory Notice European Union Regulatory Notice Products bearing the CE marking comply with the following EU Directives: • • Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC CE compliance of this product is valid only if powered with the correct CE-marked AC adapter provided by HP.
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Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC 17050-1 and EN 17050-1 Supplier's Name: Supplier's Address: Do C # : S DCA B -0 8 0 1 -0 1 Hewlett-Packard Company 8000 Foothills Blvd., Roseville CA 95747-5731 declares, that the product 2) Product Name and Model: 1) Regulatory Model Number: Product Options: Conforms to the following Product Q6301A/Q6302A Windows G Network Server SDCAB-0801 All Specifications and Regulations: EMC: Class B EN 301489-1 V1.4.1 EN 301489-17 V1.2.
