MFP Print Server User Guide
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Features......................................................................................................................... 1 Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................ 1 Package Contents.......................................................................................................... 2 Physical Details ..................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This chapter provides an overview of your MFP Print Server's features. Features Congratulations on the purchase of your new MFP Print Server. Your MFP Print Server was designed to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. It is packed with features, including: Wireless LAN Support. Wireless stations supporting the IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g standard can interoperate with the MFP Print Server.
• Liquid has been spilled onto the product. • The product has been exposed to rain or water. • The product does not operate normally in accordance with the operating instructions. • The device has been dropped or the casing has been damaged. Package Contents You should find the following items packaged with your MFP Print Server. If any items are missing, contact your dealer immediately.
Physical Details Details of the LEDs and connections are in this Chapter. Further details are contained in Appendix A - Specifications. PS801H • 1 USB Printer Port • IEEE 802.11g/802.
LED Indicators The MFP Print Server has LED indicators on the top. The Error LED is red. The Status indicator LED is green. The LED indicator modes are described in the following table. Status LED (Green) Error LED (Red) Status Description Off Off No power. On Off Normal operation - Idle. Flashing Off Normal operation - transmitting or receiving packets from the network. On On Hardware error. Flashing Flashing Firmware upgrade in progress.
Chapter 2 LAN Installation 2 This chapter describes how to install the MFP Print Server in your Local Area Network. Procedure 1. Preparation • Ensure the power is OFF. Do not connect the MFP Print Server while power is On. • Find the Default Server Name for your MFP Print Server. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. It consists of 8 letters and/or digits. Record this name; it may be needed during configuration. 2.
Chapter 3 MFP Configuration 3 This chapter provides an overview of the configuration process. Overview The MFP Print Server is designed to support many different platforms, and the configuration required would depend upon the environment in which it is installed. • The MFP Print Server usually requires configuration, but if there's a DHCP server on your network, then the device is just plug-and-play. A Windows-based setup Wizard is also provided on the CD-ROM to simplify this task.
Figure 2: MFP Screen 3. Click OK or Skip if all the setup procedures listed on the first screen are checked. 4. Select your MFP Print Server, then click Next to continue. Figure 3: Adapter Screen 5. Click Next to configure the IP Address screen. • Select Obtain IP Address automatically if your LAN has a DHCP Server, otherwise select Use following IP address. • For Use following IP address, enter an unused address from the range used on your LAN.
Figure 4: Status Screen 7. Click Next and Exit to continue to the final screen 8. Click Finish to save the data to the MFP Print Server. If the desired MFP is not listed: • Check that both the MFP Print Server and the printer are properly connected, and powered on. • Check that the proper Printer Driver has been installed. Windows Setup 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start, run SETUP.exe in the root folder. 2.
MFP Print Server Utility Setup 1. The program will search for the MFP Printer Servers on the network, and the MFP Print Server Utility screen will be displayed. • The names of the attached printer servers will be displayed if possible. • If the MFP is occupied by other user, the status field will display the information of the user and IP address. Otherwise the default status icon should be available.
Figure 7: Utility Screen 3. Configuration is now complete. Note: If MFP has been idled for 5 minutes after connected, you will see the following message Figure 8: Idle Message The MFP will be disconnected automatically if you don't respond to the message within 1minute.
Chapter 4 4 Web-Based Management This chapter explains how to use your Web Browser to configure the MFP Print Server. Overview The MFP Print Server incorporates the HTTP server. This allows you to connect to the MFP Print Server and configure it using your Web Browser. Most browsers should work, provided they support tables and forms. Preparation Because it supports dynamic IP Address allocation using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, the Print Server ships with an IP Address of 0.0.0.0.
Connecting to the Print Server 1. Start your Web Browser. 2. In the Address box, enter HTTP:// followed by the IP Address of the MFP Print Server. e.g. http://192.168.0.100 3. You will then be prompted for the password. If no password has been set, just press ENTER. 4. Use the menu bar to move from one screen to another. Remember to save each screen before changing to a different screen. Configuration Screens The following configuration screens are available.
Connection Delay before reconnection attempt Sets how long the MFP Print Server should wait before retrying a TCP/IP connection which is lost. Allowable values are from 0 to 255 seconds, with 2 as the default. Number of reconnection attempts Set how many attempts at reconnection will be made. After that, the TCP/IP session will be terminated. Allowable values are from 0 to 255, with 254 as the default.
Wireless Configuration There are 2 options on the menu for Wireless configuration - Basic and Security. Wireless - Basic The settings on this screen must match the other Wireless stations in order for communication to occur. Figure 10: Wireless Screen Configuration Region or Domain Select your region from the drop-down list. Station name This is the same as the Device (Host) Name on the WAN screen. On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the Access Point in use.
Channel No. In Infrastructure mode, this setting has not effect – the Access Point determines the Channel used. For Ad-hoc mode, select the value you wish to use on your Wireless LAN. If you experience lost connections and/or slow data transfers you may need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best. Link Info Button Click this button to open a sub screen displaying link information.
Key Size Select the WEP Encryption level: • 64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit) encryption • 128-bit encryption (sometimes called 104 bit encryption) This selection also allows you to choose the input type for the keys - Hex or ASCII. Keys Passphrase • Use the radio buttons to select the default key. • Enter the key value(s) you wish to use. Other stations must have the same key values. • Keys can be entered in Hex or ASCII, according to your Key Size selection.
Other Screens Server Status This screen shows server system data and the current settings for all of the other screens. It is read-only; no data can be input on this screen. Printer Status This screen displays the current status of each port. For each port, the following data is listed: • Connected Printer- the model name of the printer connected to the port, if the printer name is known. (If the printer is not bi-directional, this information is unavailable.
Appendix A A Specifications General Specifications PS801H Power Consumption 5.5w max. External Power Adapter 5V DC LEDs 2 USB 2.0 Port 1 Ethernet Connecter 10/100BaseT FCC / CE FCC, CE.
Regulatory Approvals FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
