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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Product Overview 2
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 2: How to Use the PrintServer 3
How to Access the PrintServer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About the Print Server Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 3: Advanced Conguration 6
How to Access the Web-Based Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Setup Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Protocol Tab > TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Protocol Tab > SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The Wireless Tab > Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Wireless Tab > Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Printer Tab > Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The Printer Tab > Internet Printing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
The Printer Tab > Logical Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
The Status Tab > Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
The Status Tab > Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
The Status Tab > Wireless. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
The Exit Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 13
Appendix B: Specications 15
Appendix C: Warranty Information 16
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Appendix D: Regulatory Information 18
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Appendix E: Software License Agreement 24
Software in Linksys Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Chapter 1
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Chapter 1:
Product Overview
Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer.
The PrintServer lets you connect a USB printer directly
to your network, so your networked computers can
share a single printer. It is compatible with most USB
multifunction printers, and it allows full access to printing,
faxing, scanning, and copying functions. Like any print
server, users on the network can print anytime. The other
functions are treated a little differently—any user can
request access to one of the other functions and get
exclusive use of that function until the task is complete.
Front Panel
USB (Green/Orange) The USB LED lights up
green when there is a printer connected to the
USB port. It flashes green when the PrintServer
is sending data through the USB port. The LED
lights up orange when there is a problem with
the printer.
Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up
when there is a wireless connection. It flashes
when the PrintServer is sending or receiving
data over the wireless network.
Ethernet (Green/Orange) The Ethernet
LED lights up green when the PrintServer is
connected to a device through the Ethernet
port. It flashes green when the PrintServer is
sending or receiving data over that port. It
flashes orange when collisions are detected on
the Ethernet port.
Power (Green/Orange) The Power LED lights
up green when the PrintServer is ready for use.
It flashes green when the PrintServer is booting
up, a system self-test is running, or the firmware
is being upgraded. The LED lights up orange
when there is an error.
Back Panel
Reset The Reset button can be used to restore
the PrintServer’s factory default settings or
print a test page.
Reset to Factory Defaults
Hold down the Reset button for ten seconds,
and the PrintServer will be reset to its factory
default settings.
NOTE: Resetting the PrintServer will
delete all of your custom settings
and replace them with the factory
defaults. Do not reset the PrintServer
if you want to retain your settings.
Print a Test Page
Make sure that both the PrintServer and 1.
the printer connected to the USB port are
powered on.
Press the Reset button, and hold it down for 2.
two seconds.
The test page, which lists the current settings 3.
of the PrintServer, will be printed.
NOTE: PostScript printers are unable
to print this test page. If you have a
PostScript printer on the USB port, the
test page will not be printed.
Ethernet The Ethernet port connects the
PrintServer to your wired network for setup.
USB The USB port connects the PrintServer to
the USB printer.
Power The Power port connects the PrintServer
to the power adapter.
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Chapter 2:
How to Use the PrintServer
After setting up the PrintServer with the Setup Wizard
(located on the CD-ROM and explained in the Quick
Installation), the PrintServer will be ready for use.
For print jobs, your computer will automatically connect
to the printer. However, if you want to scan, fax, or access a
memory card, then you must use the PrintServer Utility to
tell your computer to connect to the printer. (Many printers
have a slot for reading information from a memory card.)
This chapter describes the PrintServer Utility used to
control the PrintServer.
How to Access the PrintServer Utility
There are two ways to access the PrintServer Utility. One
way uses the PrintServer icon in the system tray, and the
other way uses the program icon accessed through the
Start menu.
PrintServer Icon in the System Tray
After you have installed the PrintServer, the PrintServer
icon will appear in the system tray of your desktop.
PrintServer Diagnostic Icon
The icon can show three status options:
Icon Showing Availability Status
The green icon indicates that the
printer is available for use.
Icon Showing Connected Status
The green icon with waves indicates
that the computer is connected to
the printer and ready for use.
Icon Showing Offline Status
The red icon indicates that printer is
not available. Refer to “Appendix A:
Troubleshooting”for instructions.
Icon Showing Availability Status
Icon Showing Connected Status
Icon Showing Offline Status
When you double-click the icon, the Print Server Information
screen will appear. Refer to the following section, “About
the Print Server Information Screen”, for details.
When you right-click the PrintServer diagnostic icon, you
will see a menu with four options:
PrintServer Icon Menu
Connect To connect your computer to the printer for
scans, faxes, or usage of a memory card, click Connect.
NOTE: The computer MUST be connected to
the printer for all scans, faxes, or usage of a
memory card. If the Connection status field says,
“Disconnected”, then click the Connect button.
(The computer will automatically connect to
the printer for print jobs.)
Info To see the Print Server Information screen, click Info.
Refer to the following section, “About the Print Server
Information Screen”, for details.
About To see the version number of the PrintServer
Utility, click OK.
About PrintServer Utlity
Exit To close the utility, click Exit. A confirmation screen
will appear. If you close the utility, your computer will not
be able to use the PrintServer. To exit the utility, click Yes.
To keep the utility running, click No.
Exit PrintServer Utility
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Program Icon Accessed through the Start Menu
The PrintServer program icons appear in the Start menu.
To access these icons, click Start. Select Programs. Select
Linksys PrintServer.
Start Menu > Programs >PrintServer Program Icons
You will have four options available:
PrintServer Utility To access the PrintServer Utility, click
PrintServer Utility. Refer to the following section, “About
the PrintServer Information Screen”, for details.
Setup Computer To run the wizard that sets up the
PrintServer driver, click Setup Computer. Refer to the
Quick Installation for details.
Setup PrintServer To run the wizard that sets up the
PrintServer, click Setup PrintServer. Refer to the Quick
Installation for details.
Uninstall To uninstall the PrintServer from your computer,
click Uninstall.
About the Print Server Information Screen
The Print Server Information screen shows status
information for the PrintServer. Use this screen to connect
your computer to the printer for scans, faxes, or usage of
a memory card.
Print Server Information
Connected Disconnected
Printer Information
Printer Model The model number of the connected
printer.
Status This section shows the printer’s status information.
When a computer is connected to the printer, the Status
field states the name and IP address of the computer that
is currently connected. When a computer is not connected
to the printer, the Status field says, “On-Line”.
Also shown is the number of seconds before the current
computer is disconnected from the printer.
Connection status
To scan, fax, or read information from a memory card, your
computer must be connected to the printer, indicated by
the message, “Connected”. To allow another computer to
use the printer, click the Disconnect button. To manually
re-connect to the printer, click the Connect button.
Auto-Disconnect
By default, the computer will be disconnected one minute
after the print job, scan, or fax is completed. To change
the length of time before the computer is disconnected
from the printer, click the Change button. Select the
appropriate length of time from the drop-down menu,
and then click the Set button.
Auto-Disconnect, time
If you want the computer to always be connected to the
printer, such as when you have only one computer using
the printer, select Always connect, and then click the Set
button.
Auto-Disconnect, Always connect
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Print Server Settings
This section shows you the PrintServer’s settings, which
were configured during the Setup Wizard.
If you will use the PrintServer’s web-based utility, write
down the IP address of the PrintServer. You will need it to
access the web-based utility.
Diagnostic
To run the wizard that sets up the PrintServer driver, click
the Diagnostic button. Refer to the Quick Installation for
details.
Close
To exit the Print Server Information screen, click the Close
button.
To change the PrintServer’s advanced settings, use the
web-based utility. For more information, refer to “Chapter
3: Advanced Configuration”.
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Chapter 3:
Advanced Configuration
After setting up the PrintServer with the Setup Wizard
(located on the CD-ROM and explained in the Quick
Installation), the PrintServer will be ready for use.
However, if you’d like to change its advanced settings,
use the PrintServer’s web-based utility. This chapter will
describe each web page of the utility and each page’s key
functions. You can access the utility via your web browser
on a networked computer.
These are the main tabs: Setup, Protocol, Wireless, Printer,
Status, and Exit. Additional tabs will be available after you
click one of the main tabs, except for the Setup and Exit
tabs.
How to Access the Web-Based Utility
To access the web-based utility, launch the web browser
of your computer, and enter the PrintServer’s IP address
in the Address field. (If you do not know its IP address,
double-click the PrintServer Utility icon. The IP address
of the PrintServer will be displayed on the Print Server
Information screen.) Then press the Enter key.
On the login screen, leave the User name field blank, and
enter the password you set when you ran the Setup Wizard
(the default password is admin). Click the OK button.
Login Screen
The Setup Tab
The first screen that appears is the Setup tab and allows
you to change the PrintServer’s general settings.
Setup > Setup
Password
Current Password To change the PrintServer’s password,
enter the current password in the Current Password field.
New Password and Verify Password Enter the new
password in the New Password field, and then enter the
new password again in the Verify Password field.
Protocols
The TCP/IP protocol is enabled by default.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click the
Cancel button to cancel your changes.
The Protocol Tab > TCP/IP
Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TCP/IP values
of the PrintServer.
Protocol > TCP/IP
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IP Address
Obtain an IP Address Automatically If your router is
using DHCP to automatically assign IP addresses, keep the
default, Obtain an IP Address Automatically.
Use the Following IP Address If you need to assign
the PrintServer a fixed IP address (also known as static IP
address), select Use the Following IP Address, and enter
the appropriate values in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Gateway fields.
Make sure the IP Address and Subnet Mask are appropriate
for your network. If you change the PrintServer’s IP address,
make sure you that you reconnect to the PrintServer
using that new IP address. Otherwise, you will not be
communicating with the PrintServer.
In most cases, the Gateway IP address is the IP address
of your router, and you should complete the Gateway
field if you will use the PrintServer for Internet printing.
(To find out your router’s IP address, refer to your router’s
documentation.)
Connection
Delay before reconnection attempt Set how long,
in seconds, you want the PrintServer to wait between
attempts.
Number of reconnection attempts Specify the number
of times that the PrintServer will attempt to connect to
the network.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click the
Cancel button to cancel your changes.
The Protocol Tab > SNMP
Use this screen to view or change the PrintServer’s SNMP
(Simple Network Management Protocol) settings.
The PrintServer supports SNMP, which allows network
administrators to monitor and control the PrintServer
through the use of network management platforms, such
as HP OpenView.
The appropriate MIB file must be imported into your
SNMP management program using the Import-Compile
command. Check your program’s documentation for
details on this procedure. The MIB file is named Mib2p.mib
and is provided in the MiB folder on the Setup CD-ROM.
Protocol > SNMP
General
SysContact Enter the name of the contact person.
SysLocation Enter the location of the contact person.
Management Stations
Station No. Select the number of the management
station (1-4). Click the Get Data button to display the
information for the selected station.
IP Address Enter the IP address of the management
station running the SNMP program.
Community Enter the name of the SNMP community,
which is usually public or private.
Access Select the level of access for this management
station: Not Accessible, Read-only, or Read/Write.
Trap Receivers
Receiver No. Select the number of the trap receiver (1-4).
Click the Get Data button to display the information for
the selected trap receiver.
IP Address Enter the IP address of the trap receiver that
will be sent the trap messages or notifications.
Community Enter the name of the SNMP community,
which is usually public or private.
Enable with Severity level To designate a severity level,
select this option. From the drop-down menu, select the
desired level of severity, with 1 being least severe.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click the
Cancel button to cancel your changes.
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The Wireless Tab > Basic
This screen allows you to change the PrintServer’s basic
wireless settings.
Wireless > Basic
Configuration
Regulatory Domain and MAC Address The PrintServer’s
Regulatory Domain and MAC Address are listed and
cannot be changed.
SSID Enter the name of your wireless network. This is the
unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network.
The SSID is case-sensitive and should have 32 or fewer
characters.
Channel No. If your network is set to ad-hoc mode, select
your network’s channel setting. If your network is set to
infrastructure mode, keep the default, Auto.
Network Type The Network Type setting shows a choice
of two wireless modes. Select Infrastructure if you want
the PrintServer to communicate using an access point or
wireless router. Select Ad-Hoc if you want the PrintServer
to communicate without using an access point or wireless
router.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click the
Cancel button to cancel your changes.
The Wireless Tab > Security
Configure the wireless security of the PrintServer on this
screen. The settings you set should match the settings
of your wireless network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA),
WPA2, and two levels of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
encryption are available.
If you do not want to use wireless security (not
recommended), select None from the Security Mode drop-
down menu.
Wireless > Security > None
Wireless Security
Security Mode To use WPA, select WPA Personal. To use
WPA2, which is stronger than WPA, select WPA2 Personal.
To use WEP, select the level of WEP encryption you want to
use, 64 Bit Keys (10 Hex chars) or 128 Bit Keys (26 Hex
chars), which is stronger than 64-bit WEP.
Proceed to the instructions for your security method.
WPA2 Personal
Wireless > Security > WPA2-Personal > AES
WPA Encryption Algorithm AES is the default algorithm.
TKIP is also available.
WPA Shared Key Enter your Shared Key, which must
have 8-63 characters in length.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click the
Cancel button to cancel your changes.
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WPA Personal
Wireless > Security > WPA Personal > TKIP
WPA Encryption Algorithm TKIP is the default algorithm.
AES is also available.
WPA Shared Key Enter your Shared Key, which must
have 8-63 characters in length.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click the
Cancel button to cancel your changes.
WEP
Wireless > Security > WEP
Default Transmit Key Select the Default Transmit Key
used by your wireless network. This indicates which WEP
key your network uses for WEP encryption.
Passphrase Enter a Passphrase and click the Generate
Keys button to automatically generate WEP Keys 1-4. The
Passphrase is case-sensitive and should have 16 or fewer
alphanumeric characters. It must match your wireless
network’s passphrase and is compatible with Linksys
wireless products only. (Enter the WEP key manually on
any non-Linksys wireless products.)
Key 1 to Key 4 To enter WEP keys manually, leave the
Passphrase field blank and enter your WEP keys. For 64-bit
WEP encryption, each key must have 10 hexadecimal
characters, while for 128-bit WEP encryption, the key
must have 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal
characters are “0”-“9” and “A”-“F”.
Authentication Select your wireless network’s
authentication type. The default is Open System, for
which the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP
key for authentication. Select Shared Key if you want the
sender and recipient to use a WEP key for authentication.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click the
Cancel button to cancel your changes.
The Printer Tab > Scan
By default, the computer that sent the print job will be
disconnected one minute after the print job is completed.
Use this screen to change the length of time the computer
is connected to the printer.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click the
Cancel button to cancel your changes.
Auto Disconnect
Printer > Scan - Auto Disconnect
1 min after job completed To change the number of
minutes before the computer is disconnected from the
printer, enter the new number (1-60) in this field.
Always connect If you want the computer to always be
connected to the printer, select this option.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click the
Cancel button to cancel your changes.
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The Printer Tab > Internet Printing
Internet Printing allows you to automatically print any
e-mails that are sent to a specific e-mail account on your
network. This is especially useful for printing information
when you are not connected to the network. You can print
from any location where you can access e-mail.
Printer > Internet Printing
Mail Server
Mail Server IP Address Enter the IP address of your mail
server. (This value must be a fixed IP address.)
Account Name and Password Enter the Account Name
and Account Password.
Verify Password Enter the Account Password again.
Check Mail every Specify how often you want the
PrintServer to check for e-mail to be printed.
Redirect unprintable Mail to Specify an e-mail address
to which e-mails that cannot be printed are routed;
this is useful for both graphic-intensive e-mails and for
troubleshooting purposes.
Printer
Printer Model Enter the Printer Model. You can find this
through the Device Manager in your Windows operating
system.
Printer Port Choose the appropriate Printer Port from
the drop-down menu: USB 1, the PrintServer’s USB port,
or Logical Printer 1-3. The PrintServer has three logical
or virtual printer ports. For example, you can have three
different configurations for your printer: Logical Printer
1 for landscape orientation, Logical Printer 2 for double-
sided copies, and Logical Printer 3 for manual feed. Then
configure the Logical Printers on the Logical Port tab, so
Logical Printers 1, 2, and 3 will be mapped to the physical
printer on the PrintServer’s USB port.
Options
Print every E-Mail Select this option if you want to print
every e-mail message.
Print Banner Page Enabled by default, this feature tells
the PrintServer to print a banner page for every print job
(the banner page describes the print job). Deselect this
option to disable this feature.
Mail response when printed Select this option if you
want an e-mail sent when a print job is complete.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click the
Cancel button to cancel your changes.
The Printer Tab > Logical Port
Configure the settings of each Logical Printer.
The PrintServer has three logical or virtual printer ports.
For example, you can have three different configurations
for your printer: Logical Printer 1 for landscape orientation,
Logical Printer 2 for double-sided copies, and Logical
Printer 3 for manual feed. Map Logical Printers 1, 2, and 3
to the physical printer on the PrintServer’s USB port.
Printer > Logical Port
Select Printer
Logical Printer No. Select the number (1-3) of the printer
you wish to configure. Click the Get Data button to update
the display with the current data for the selected logical
printer.
Details
Pre-string (Hex) Enter the printer control string (in
hexadecimal characters) to be sent to the printer before
each print job. This string cannot exceed 30 characters.
Post String (Hex) Enter the printer control string (in
hexadecimal characters) to be sent to the printer after
each print job. This string cannot exceed 30 characters.
Convert LF to CR+LF Select this option if you want LF
(line feed) characters changed to CR+LF (carriage return
+ line feed) characters.
Click the Save button to apply your changes, or click the
Cancel button to cancel your changes.
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The Status Tab > Device
The Device screen displays the current settings of the
PrintServer. No values can be changed on this screen.
Click the Refresh button to update the information on
this screen.
Server Details
Status > Device - Server Details
Upgrade A firmware upgrade can only be performed
when the PrintServer is connected to the network using
its Ethernet port. If you want to upgrade the PrintServer’s
firmware, follow these instructions:
Go to the Linksys website at http://www.linksys.com.1.
Select 2. Support and then Download. Find your
product’s name and download the latest firmware for
the PrintServer.
Extract the firmware file on your PC.3.
Unplug the power from the PrintServer.4.
Connect an Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet 5.
port of the PrintServer. Connect the other end of the
cable to one of the local network ports on your router.
NOTE: To upgrade the PrintServer’s firmware, it
must be physically connected to your router.
Open the web browser of your PC.5.
In the 6. Address field, enter the IP address of the
PrintServer. (If you do not know its IP address, double-
click the PrintServer Utility icon. The IP address of
the PrintServer will be displayed on the Print Server
Information screen.)
On the login screen, enter 7. admin in the User Name
field. Then enter the password in the Password field.
Click the OK button.
Click the 8. Status tab.
Click the 9. Device tab. Click the Upgrade button. You
will be taken to the Firmware Upgrade screen.
Firmware Upgrade
Enter the location of the firmware file or click the 5.
Browse button to find the file.
Click the 6. Start Upgrade button, and follow the on-
screen instructions.
Status > Device - Firmware Upgrade
When you have finished upgrading the PrintServer’s
firmware, follow these instructions:
Unplug the power from the PrintServer.1.
Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the 2.
PrintServer and router.
Plug in the power to the PrintServer. It should 3.
automatically reconnect to the wireless network.
Click the Refresh button to update the information on
this screen.
The Status Tab > Printer
The Printer screen displays the current settings of the
printer. No values can be changed on this screen. Click the
Refresh button to update the information on this screen.
Status > Printer
Port 1 (USB Port)
Print Test Page Click the Print Test Page button to print
a test page on the connected printer.
Click the Refresh button to update the information on
this screen.
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The Status Tab > Wireless
The Wireless screen displays status information of the
PrintServer’s wireless connection. No values can be
changed on this screen. Click the Refresh button to
update the information on this screen.
Status > Wireless
Link Info
The MAC address of the associated wireless router or
access point, channel setting, and transmission rate are
displayed here.
Throughput
The transmission and reception throughput, link quality,
and signal strength are displayed here.
Click the Refresh button to update the information on
this screen.
The Exit Tab
Click the Exit tab to close the web-based utility.
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Appendix A:
Troubleshooting
All of the LEDs on the front of the PrintServer are not lit.
Check the power adapter and the connection to the
electrical outlet.
The PrintServer’s Power LED lights up orange or ashes
continuously.
Reset the factory defaults. Hold down the Reset button for
ten seconds, and the PrintServer will be reset to factory
defaults.
NOTE: Resetting the PrintServer will delete all of
your custom settings and replace them with the
factory defaults. Do not reset the PrintServer if
you want to retain your settings.
The printer connected to the PrintServer cannot print or
prints garbage.
Follow these instructions:
Check the cable connection between the PrintServer •
and printer.
Make sure the printer driver in the application program •
or Windows matches the printer.
Make sure the printer cable is not too long, less than •
10 feet.
If there is still a printing issue, follow these steps:
Double-click the PrintServer Utility icon.1.
On the 2. Print Server Information screen, click the
Diagnostic button.
Follow the on-screen instructions.3.
My network uses DHCP (the network router automatically
assigns IP addresses), and the PrintServer gets an IP
address conict involving the PrintServer.
If the PrintServer is left powered on when the DHCP server,
which is usually the network router, is powered off, the
PrintServer will retain its IP address without informing the
DHCP server. Follow these instructions:
Unplug the power from the PrintServer. 1.
Wait five seconds, and then plug in the power. The 2.
PrintServer will obtain a new IP address.
This problem may also occur if you assigned a static IP
address within the range used by the DHCP server. If so,
use another IP address NOT within the range used by the
DHCP server.
The PrintServer’s Ethernet LED is not lit.
If the PrintServer is connected to the wireless network,
then the Ethernet LED should not be lit.
If the PrintServer is connected to the wired network, then
disconnect and reconnect the Ethernet network cable from
the Ethernet port. Also make sure that the appropriate
Ethernet or Link LED on your router or switch is lit.
The PrintServer Utility icon is red.
Check to see if another computer in the network is printing.
Only one computer at a time can use the PrintServer.
If no other computers are using the PrintServer, follow
these instructions:
Check the printer cable connection to the PrintServer 1.
and printer.
Unplug the power from the PrintServer.2.
Wait five seconds, and then plug in the power. The 3.
PrintServer may take up to one minute to boot up.
To start over, I need to set the PrintServer to its factory
default settings.
Hold down the Reset button for ten seconds, and the
PrintServer will be reset to factory defaults.
I need to upgrade the rmware.
Follow these instructions:
Go to the Linksys website at http://www.linksys.com 1.
and download the latest firmware for the PrintServer.
Extract the firmware file on your PC.2.
Unplug the power from the PrintServer.3.
Connect an Ethernet network cable to the Ethernet 4.
port of the PrintServer. Connect the other end of the
cable to one of the local network ports on your router.
Open the web browser of your PC.5.
In the 6. Address field, enter the IP address of the
PrintServer. (If you do not know its IP address, right-
click the PrintServer Utility icon, and then click Info.
The IP address of the PrintServer will be displayed on
the Print Server Information screen.)
On the login screen, enter 7. admin in the User Name
field. Then enter the password in the Password field.
Click the OK button.
Click the 8. Status tab.
Click the 9. Device tab.
Click the 10. Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
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When you have finished upgrading the PrintServer’s
firmware, follow these instructions:
Unplug the power from the PrintServer.1.
Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the 2.
PrintServer and router.
Plug in the power to the PrintServer. It should 3.
automatically reconnect to the wireless network.
WEB: If your questions are not addressed here,
refer to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com
Appendix B
Specifications
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Appendix B:
Specifications
Model WPSM54G
Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11g,
IEEE 802.11b, USB 1.1,
USB 2.0
Ports Power, USB, Ethernet
Button Reset
LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wireless,
USB
Cabling Type Category 5e Ethernet
Cable
Number of Antennas 1
Connector Type Fixed
Detachable (Y/N) No
RF Power (EIRP) in dBm 14 dBm @ 54 Mbps,
18 dBm @ 11 Mbps
Antenna Gain in dBi 3.3 dBi
Environmental
Dimensions 4.84" x 1.02" x 3.70"
(123 x 26 x 94 mm)
Weight 6.30 oz (180 g)
Power 5V, 2A
Certifications FCC Class B, UL, CE
Operating Temp. 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC)
Storage Temp. -4 to 158ºF (-20 to 70ºC)
Operating Humidity 10 to 85%, Noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90%, Noncondensing
Appendix C
Warranty Information
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Appendix C:
Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against
defects in materials and workmanship under normal
use for the Warranty Period, which begins on the date of
purchase by the original end-user purchaser and lasts for
the period specified below:
One (1) year for new product •
Ninety (90) days for refurbished product •
This limited warranty is non-transferable and extends only
to the original end-user purchaser. Your exclusive remedy
and Linksys’ entire liability under this limited warranty
will be for Linksys, at its option, to (a) repair the product
with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace the product
with a reasonably available equivalent new or refurbished
Linksys product, or (c) refund the purchase price of the
product less any rebates. Any repaired or replacement
products will be warranted for the remainder of the
original Warranty Period or thirty (30) days, whichever is
longer. All products and parts that are replaced become
the property of Linksys.
Exclusions and Limitations
This limited warranty does not apply if: (a) the product
assembly seal has been removed or damaged, (b) the
product has been altered or modified, except by Linksys, (c)
the product damage was caused by use with non-Linksys
products, (d) the product has not been installed, operated,
repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions
supplied by Linksys, (e) the product has been subjected to
abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence,
or accident, (f) the serial number on the Product has been
altered, defaced, or removed, or (g) the product is supplied
or licensed for beta, evaluation, testing or demonstration
purposes for which Linksys does not charge a purchase
price or license fee.
ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE
PRODUCT, WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE
PRODUCT OR CONTAINED ON MEDIA ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT, IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND. Without limiting the foregoing, Linksys does
not warrant that the operation of the product or software
will be uninterrupted or error free. Also, due to the
continual development of new techniques for intruding
upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant
that the product, software or any equipment, system or
network on which the product or software is used will be
free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack. The product
may include or be bundled with third party software or
service offerings. This limited warranty shall not apply to
such third party software or service offerings. This limited
warranty does not guarantee any continued availability
of a third party’s service for which this product’s use or
operation may require.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY,
SATISFACTORY QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE
WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary by
jurisdiction.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT
WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE
OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE
THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING
OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO
USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN
IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY
EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT.
The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty
or remedy provided under this limited warranty fails of
its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.
Obtaining Warranty Service
If you have a question about your product or experience a
problem with it, please go to www.linksys.com/support
where you will find a variety of online support tools and
information to assist you with your product. If the product
proves defective during the Warranty Period, contact
Linksys Technical Support for instructions on how to
obtain warranty service. The telephone number for Linksys
Technical Support in your area can be found in the product
User Guide and at www.linksys.com. Have your product
serial number and proof of purchase on hand when calling.
A DATED PROOF OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IS REQUIRED
TO PROCESS WARRANTY CLAIMS. If you are requested to
return your product, you will be given a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number. You are responsible for
properly packaging and shipping your product to Linksys
at your cost and risk. You must include the RMA number
and a copy of your dated proof of original purchase when
returning your product. Products received without a RMA
number and dated proof of original purchase will be
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rejected. Do not include any other items with the product
you are returning to Linksys. Defective product covered
by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and
returned to you without charge. Customers outside of
the United States of America and Canada are responsible
for all shipping and handling charges, custom duties,
VAT and other associated taxes and charges. Repairs or
replacements not covered under this limited warranty will
be subject to charge at Linksys’ then-current rates.
Technical Support
This limited warranty is neither a service nor a support
contract. Information about Linksys’ current technical
support offerings and policies (including any fees for
support services) can be found at:
www.linksys.com/support.
This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the
jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased by you.
Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine,
CA 92623.
Appendix D
Regulatory Information
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Appendix D:
Regulatory Information
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This product has been tested and complies with the
specifications 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 according to the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
•
Increase the separation between the equipment or •
devices
Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the •
receiver’s
Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
•
for assistance
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your
body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. IEEE
802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the USA is
firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
Safety Notices
Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG •
or larger telecommunication line cord.
Do not use this product near water, for example, in a •
wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. •
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
WARNING: This product contains lead, known
to the State of California to cause cancer, and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003 and RSS210.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause interference and1.
This device must accept any interference, including 2.
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device. This device has been designed to operate with
an antenna having a maximum gain of 2dBi. Antenna
having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations
of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance
is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users,
the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen
that the EIRP is not more than required for successful
communication.
Industry Canada Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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User Information for Consumer Products
Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on
Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE)
This document contains important information for users
with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of
Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with
this notice for all electronic products bearing the following
symbol:
English - Environmental Information for Customers in
the European Union
European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment
bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must
not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol
indicates that this product should be disposed of separately
from regular household waste streams. It is your responsibility to
dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via
designated collection facilities appointed by the government or
local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent
potential negative consequences to the environment and
human health. For more detailed information about the disposal
of your old equipment, please contact your local authorities,
waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Български (Bulgarian) - Информация относно
опазването на околната среда за потребители в
Европейския съюз
Европейска директива 2002/96/EC изисква уредите, носещи
този символ върху изделието и/или опаковката му, да не
се изхвърля т с несортирани битови отпадъци. Символът
обозначава, че изделието трябва да се изхвърля отделно от
сметосъбирането на обикновените битови отпадъци. Ваша
е отговорността този и другите електрически и електронни
уреди да се изхвърлят в предварително определени от
държавните или общински органи специализирани пунктове
за събиране. Правилното изхвърляне и рециклиране
ще спомогнат да се предотвратят евентуални вредни за
околната среда и здравето на населението последствия. За
по-подробна информация относно изхвърлянето на вашите
стари уреди се обърнете към местните власти, службите за
сметосъбиране или магазина, от който сте закупили уреда.
Ceština (Czech) - Informace o ochraně životního
prostředí pro zákazníky v zemích Evropské unie
Evropská směrnice 2002/96/ES zakazuje, aby zařízení označené
tímto symbolem na produktu anebo na obalu bylo likvidováno
s netříděným komunálním odpadem. Tento symbol udává,
že daný produkt musí být likvidován odděleně od běžného
komunálního odpadu. Odpovídáte za likvidaci tohoto produktu
a dalších elektrických a elektronických zařízení prostřednictvím
určených sběrných míst stanovených vládou nebo místními
úřady. Správná likvidace a recyklace pomáhá předcházet
potenciálním negativním dopadům na životní prostředí a lidské
zdraví. Podrobnější informace o likvidaci starého vybavení si
laskavě vyžádejte od místních úřadů, podniku zabývajícího se
likvidací komunálních odpadů nebo obchodu, kde jste produkt
zakoupili.
Dansk (Danish) - Miljøinformation for kunder i EU
EU-direktiv 2002/96/EF kræver, at udstyr der bærer dette symbol
på produktet og/eller emballagen ikke må bortskaffes som
usorteret kommunalt affald. Symbolet betyder, at dette produkt
skal bortskaffes adskilt fra det almindelige husholdningsaffald.
Det er dit ansvar at bortskaffe dette og andet elektrisk og
elektronisk udstyr via bestemte indsamlingssteder udpeget
af staten eller de lokale myndigheder. Korrekt bortskaffelse
og genvinding vil hjælpe med til at undgå mulige skader for
miljøet og menneskers sundhed. Kontakt venligst de lokale
myndigheder, renovationstjenesten eller den butik, hvor du
har købt produktet, angående mere detaljeret information om
bortskaffelse af dit gamle udstyr.
Deutsch (German) - Umweltinformation für Kunden
innerhalb der Europäischen Union
Die Europäische Richtlinie 2002/96/EC verlangt, dass technische
Ausrüstung, die direkt am Gerät und/oder an der Verpackung mit
diesem Symbol versehen ist , nicht zusammen mit unsortiertem
Gemeindeabfall entsorgt werden darf. Das Symbol weist darauf
hin, dass das Produkt von regulärem Haushaltmüll getrennt
entsorgt werden sollte. Es liegt in Ihrer Verantwortung, dieses
Gerät und andere elektrische und elektronische Geräte über
die dafür zuständigen und von der Regierung oder örtlichen
Behörden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu entsorgen.
Ordnungsgemäßes Entsorgen und Recyceln trägt dazu bei,
potentielle negative Folgen für Umwelt und die menschliche
Gesundheit zu vermeiden. Wenn Sie weitere Informationen zur
Entsorgung Ihrer Altgeräte benötigen, wenden Sie sich bitte an
die örtlichen Behörden oder städtischen Entsorgungsdienste
oder an den Händler, bei dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben.
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