D-Link DP-311U, Manual

Page 1: ...Manual Building Networks for People Wireless Print Server D Link DP 311U DP 311U DP 311U DP 311U DP 311U ...

Page 2: ...P IP Printing for Windows 2000 29 TCP IP Printing for Windows 98SE Me 38 Unix Linux Printing See PS Admin Manual on CD ROM 49 Setting up AppleTalk or LPR Printing in MAC OSX 50 Setting upAppleTalk Printing in MAC OS9 55 Networking Basics 58 Technical Specifications 70 Contacting Technical Support 71 Warranty and Registration 72 Appendix DP 311U Printer Compatibility List 75 ...

Page 3: ...ontents 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 withAppleTalk Linux Internet Explorer 6 0 or Netscape Navigator version 6 0 or above with JavaScript enabled Printer must support required Operating System ...

Page 4: ... feature that allows users to easily configure and manage print queues through TCP IP The DP 311U also supports Telnet as an alternative method to configure the unit The DP 311U improves network printing services in the following ways The DP 311U delegates print jobs to the connect USB printer This provides workload relief to your file servers and allows the file servers full capacity to be used f...

Page 5: ...tems and protocols TCP IP UNIXlpr 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 IBMLANServer AppleTalk MacOS EtherTalk Windows based setup and administration software PS Admin is supplied with the Print Server making configuration and management quick and easy The Print Server also supports co...

Page 6: ...N 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 These four indicators are also used by the Print Server s Power ON Self Test POST to indicate any hardware failures Front Panel LED Indicators Power USB WLAN Et...

Page 7: ...ted 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 LED Indicators The front panel of the Print Server features five LED indicators Rear Panel Connectors USB RJ 45 Power Reset Antenna ...

Page 8: ...wireless LAN technology for many different purposes Mobility Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN Management decisions based on real time information can significantly improve worker efficiency Low Implementation Costs WLANs are easy to set up manage change and relocate Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs e...

Page 9: ...ceiling can reduce your D Link wireless product s range from 3 90 feet 1 30 meters Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized 2 Be aware of the direct line between network devices Awall that is 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters Keep your product away at least 3 6...

Page 10: ... operating normally 3 Connect the DP 311U RJ 45 Connector to the network using a straight through CAT5 cable 4 While the printer is powered OFF install the USB printer cable to connect the printer s USB port to the USB port of the Print Server 5 Switch on the connected printer 6 Plug the AC power adapter s DC output plug into the DC 5V power socket on the rear panel of the Print Server 7 Plug the ...

Page 11: ...he faulty unit 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 Power ON Self Test Every DP 311U has been factory te...

Page 12: ...inter 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 For a list of printers that are compatible with the DP 311U 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 com...

Page 13: ...n through four links on the top of this main screen Home Configuration Network Tools and Help 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 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 Using the We...

Page 14: ...e most updated information Once a printer is connected to the Print Server the Printer Status will show Online System Status and Printer Status Server Name The name assigned to the Print Server Model The model of the Print Server Hardware Version The version of the hardware on the Print Server Firmware Version The version of the firmware and release date on the Print Server MAC Address The MAC add...

Page 15: ...ude 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 Click the Save button on the bottom of the configuration page to ensure the settings are updated and saved ...

Page 16: ...eless devices must all have the same SSID to communicate on the Wireless Network All D Link Wireless devices have the default SSID of default all lower case Connection Mode Ad Hoc refers to two or more 802 11b wireless devices that communicate directly with one another without using an access point or any connection to a wired network Infrastructure refers to an 802 11 network in which wireless de...

Page 17: ... 192 168 0 10 Click the Save button to ensure the settings are updated and saved NOTE If you change and save the IP Address of the DP 311U you would have to make similar changes on your web browser to access the web configuration again NetBEUI Protocol The NetBEUI Protocol section will show you the settings required to configure the DP 311U Print Server for NetBEUI printing Click the Save button t...

Page 18: ...18 Network ...

Page 19: ... the print server to your printer Your USB printer will have to support native DOS mode for the test page to print Print Test Reset section will allow you to reset your print server Click the Yes button to activate the reset process Reset will restart the print server Factory reset will reset all settings to factory default and restart the print server Default IP address of the print server will b...

Page 20: ... 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 ...

Page 21: ...ress 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 x where x is a value between 1 254 excluding 10 See Networking Basics Assigning a Static IP Address in this manual to find out how to change an IP Add...

Page 22: ... 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 Click Save ...

Page 23: ...elect 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 ...

Page 24: ...24 Go to Start Settings Printers and Faxes Add a Printer Click Next TCP IP Printing for Windows XP continued ...

Page 25: ...or Windows XP continued Select Local Printer Click Next Select Create a new port At the pull down menu highlight Standard TCP IP Port Click Next Click Next DeselectAutomatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer ...

Page 26: ...of the port being used by the printer Select LPR Select Custom Then click on Settings 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 ...

Page 27: ...g 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 ...

Page 28: ...28 At this screen you can input a name for the printer Click Next Click Next TCP IP Printing for Windows XP continued Click Finish ...

Page 29: ...eld 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 x where x is a value between 1 254 excluding 10 D LinkDP 301U ...

Page 30: ...es 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 Click Save ...

Page 31: ...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 ...

Page 32: ...32 Go to Start Settings Printers Double click on the Add Printer icon Click Next TCP IP Printing for Windows 2000 continued ...

Page 33: ...33 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 Click Next ...

Page 34: ... for Windows 2000 continued Click Next Click Next Type in the IPAddress of the Print Server in the Printer Name or IP Address field The Port Name field will automatically be filled in Select Custom Then click on Settings ...

Page 35: ...35 TCP IP Printing for Windows 2000 continued Click Finish ClickOK Input the port name of the port being used by the printer Select LPR Click Next ...

Page 36: ...his screen you can input a name for the printer Click Next 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 ...

Page 37: ... Finish The printer is now ready for printing with Windows 2000 on your network TCP IP Printing for Windows 2000 continued Click Next Select Do not share this printer Select Yes to print a test page Click Next ...

Page 38: ...ield Press the Enter or Return Key D LinkDP 301U 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 x where x is a value between 1 254 excluding 10 ...

Page 39: ...ce 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 Click Save ...

Page 40: ...u 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 ...

Page 41: ...41 TCP IP Printing for Windows 98SE Me continued ClickAdd Highlight Client ClickAdd Go to Start Settings Control Panel Double click on Network ...

Page 42: ...ck OK to accept the location of the file 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 1 2 3 Highlight lpr inf 4 Click OK 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 Double click on the folder lpr ...

Page 43: ...43 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 Click Properties ...

Page 44: ...tinued The Port name and IP Address will be displayed The Port Name at right is just an example Click OK Type in the IPAddress of the DP 301U Make sure the Port Name is accu rate The Port Name at right is just an example Click OK Click Add Port ...

Page 45: ...45 Click OK Windows will ask for a restart Click Yes TCP IP Printing for Windows 98SE Me continued ...

Page 46: ...oted 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 ...

Page 47: ...specified type in the IPAddress 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 pro grams Click Next Click Next 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 printe...

Page 48: ...48 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 ...