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  • Page 1 Tel: +31 (0) 20 654 7300 Fax: +31 (0) 20 654 7349 Belkin Tech Support Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 © 2005 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. 2-Port USB Print Server...
  • Page 2 Share your USB printers with your networked computers User Manual User Manual 2-Port USB Print Server 802.11g 2.4GHz • Wireless 802.11g 2.4GHz • Wireless 802.11b 2.4GHz • Wireless Wired Ethernet High- Speed Mode Mbps Mbps Ethernet 10/100 Mbps F1UP0301uk...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adding a Belkin Port Monitor (Advanced Menu) ... . . 20 7 Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu ....23 Opening the Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the Belkin USB Print Server. Now you can share your USB-equipped printers with your wired network. The Belkin USB Print Server allows you to connect up to two USB printers directly to your network, eliminating the need to have a dedicated PC for printing.
  • Page 5 Introduction Introduction Wireless Networking Speed Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11x, so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. The most common wireless networking standard, 802.11b, transmits information at 11Mbps;...
  • Page 6 Introduction Advantages of a wired network: Low cost – on average, wired networking devices are less • expensive than wireless networking devices Faster speeds – common speed is 100Mbps with recent • technology providing up to 1000Mbps Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other •...
  • Page 7 Introduction Introduction Placement of your Wireless Networking Hardware Please note that to ensure the performance of your wireless network, you must carefully plan the positioning of your wireless networking hardware. Examples of Wireless Networking Hardware: • Wireless Router • Wireless Range Extender/Access Point •...
  • Page 8 Note: While the above items can affect network performance, your wireless network still will function, although probably not at its maximum effectiveness. For more information regarding our networking products visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call us at 00800 223 55 460...

  • Page 9: Overview

    • Printer compatible with USB 1.1 • USB cable for each printer • PC with Windows ® Package Contents • Belkin USB Print Server • Installation Software CD • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide • Ethernet Cable 802.3 IEEE, 802.3u IEEE 1 LAN, 2 USB Input: 100-110v~0.4A, 50-60Hz...

  • Page 10: Knowing Your Print Server

    Off: Ethernet disconnected Blinking: Transferring data Green: 10Mbps device connected Amber: 100Mbps device connected (c) Status LED Solid: Blinking: Attempting to obtain IP address while booting, or printing in progress (d) Error Solid (Red): Printer missing or printer error Off:...
  • Page 11 Overview (a) Printer 1/Printer 2 These ports are used to connect one or two USB printers. Note: These ports cannot be expanded using a USB hub. Ethernet Port This port is used to connect the Print Server to an Ethernet network via CAT5 cable.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Print Server Using The Setup Wizard

    Connecting the Print Server Using the Setup Wizard Make sure that each computer can print to the USB printer before installing the USB Print Server. Connect your printer directly to each computer on the network and install USB printer drivers (see your printer documentation for detailed instructions).
  • Page 13 Connecting the Print Server Using the Setup Wizard Follow instructions from each screen of the Print Server Setup Wizard. When you see the following screen, installation is complete for that PC. Click “Quit” and remove the CD from your computer. Important: Repeat steps 2-5 for each additional PC you would like to print from.

  • Page 14: Setup For Advanced Users

    Print Server. Set Up Print Server Plug your printer’s USB cable (power on) into the Print Server. Connect the included Ethernet cable into the Print Server and to an available Ethernet port on your router or switch.
  • Page 15 Setup for Advanced Users Setup for Advanced Users (The first three octets of the IP addresses are the same). Type the Print Server’s IP address into your Internet browser from any computer. For example, if your IP address is 192.168.2.225, type “192.168.2.225”...
  • Page 16 Install Port Monitor software on each computer by running “instport.exe” from the CD. Configure the Belkin Port Monitor on each computer printer driver to point to the correct Print Server as follows: In Windows, select the printer’s properties for the printer connected to the Print Server and select the “Port”...
  • Page 17 Setup for Advanced Users Click “OK” to close. On the “Belkin Port: Properties” window, the name of the Print Server you selected will appear. Click “OK” to close. On the Ports tab, disable bidirectional support if currently enabled. Click “Apply”.

  • Page 18: Web Configuration

    Web Configuration Accessing the Web Configuration Menus Connect the included Ethernet cable into the Print Server and to an available Ethernet port on your router or switch. Power up the Print Server. Allow approximately one minute for the Print Server to boot and obtain an IP address. Determine the Print Server’s IP address, using one of the following methods: a) New Print Servers are configured to receive IP addresses...

  • Page 19: Home Page

    Web Configuration Web Configuration Type the Print Server’s IP address into your Internet browser from any computer. For example, if your IP address is 192.168.2.225, type “192.168.2.225” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key. P74390-A page 12 Web Interface –...

  • Page 20: Login Screen

    This menu allows the user to set a Static IP address, or to set the Print Server to obtain an IP address automatically as a DHCP client. Although Belkin designs the Print Server to obtain an IP address automatically, running the Wizard will change the IP address to static. Static is the recommended...

  • Page 21: Print Server Configuration

    Web Interface – Upgrade Firmware This menu allows the user to upgrade the Print Server’s firmware. Before running this application, download the new firmware from the Belkin website at www.belkin.com. Be careful to take note of the location of the downloaded...

  • Page 22: System Settings (Change Password)

    Web Configuration screen shown below, select the file name of the downloaded firmware, then click “Apply Changes”. The firmware upgrade will take a few minutes. Note: Do not interrupt the process by removing power from the Print Server or you could cause permanent damage to the device. Web Interface –...

  • Page 23: Printing To Multiple Servers

    If more than one Print Server is available on your network, and some computers need to be able to print to more than one Print Server, you will need to install the included Belkin Port Monitor (a virtual printer port) software on your PC. The Belkin Port Monitor can then be configured to select different Print Servers on your network to handle specific print jobs.
  • Page 24 In the “Enter New Port” window, enter a unique name for the port and click “OK”. Click “Close” on the “Printer Ports” window. On the “Ports” tab, select the newly created port; click “Configure Port”. On the next window (Belkin Port 2: Properties), click the “Locate Servers” button.
  • Page 25 Printing to Multiple Print Servers On the “Available Servers” window, select the Print Server to which you want to print. Click “OK” to close. In the “Belkin Port 2: Properties” window, the name of the Print Server you selected will appear in the window.

  • Page 26: Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu

    Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu In most cases, the Belkin Port Monitor (a virtual printer port) software will be automatically installed and configured by the Print Server Setup Wizard. Some advanced users may choose to manually configure the Belkin Port Monitor software. This can be achieved by using the Belkin Port Monitor’s Advanced Menu, which allows the...

  • Page 27: Adding A Second Belkin Port Monitor And Configuring It For A Specific Print Server

    Note: The port number field by default is 515. In most cases, the port number should not be changed. Adding a Second Belkin Port Monitor and Configuring It for a Specific Print Server In Windows, select the printer’s properties and select the “Ports” tab.
  • Page 28 Belkin Port Monitor Advanced Menu Click “Add Port”. A window showing the printer ports installed on the PC will open. Select “Belkin Port” and click “New Port”. On the “New Port” window, enter a unique name for the port and click “OK”.

  • Page 29: Using The Print Server For Ftp Printing

    Add the Print Server’s IP address and the queue name of the printer you want to select for the port. The queue name “lp1” will point the port to the printer connected to the printer 1 USB port on the Print Server. The queue name “lp2” will point the port to the printer connected to the printer 2 USB port on the Print Server.

  • Page 30: Sending Print Jobs To Printers Connected To The Print Server

    Using the Print Server for FTP Printing Sending Print Jobs to Printers Connected to the Print Server Using FTP In Windows, select the printer’s properties. Set the printer port to “File”, click “Apply”.
  • Page 31 Using the Print Server for FTP Printing Using the Print Server for FTP Printing Print the document using the printer that you configured. A dialogue box will open prompting you to name the print file. After naming the file, click “OK”. A file will be saved to the user’s default Windows directory (typically “C:\”...
  • Page 32 At the prompt, type “put”, followed by the file path and file name, followed by the printer number (for example, put c:\example printer1). The file will be sent to the Print Server. When the transfer is complete, another prompt will appear.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    In some cases, drivers from a printer manufacturer might support Print Servers in Windows XP or 2000, but not Windows 98. Check the Belkin website for compatibility issues at http://web.belkin.com/support/F1UP0301. • If none of the computers can access the Print Server, then...
  • Page 34 “No printer” error screen appears during setup. In most cases, this error occurs when the printer is not powered on, or it is not enabled (or online). After you have checked this, make sure that it is not out of paper or jammed. Some printers “sleep” after periods of inactivity.

  • Page 35: Status Monitor

    Printer Driver Status Monitor Again, this may result from: If those issues are addressed and the problem still exists, Belkin recommends that the user disable the Printer Driver Status Monitor on the computer. The status monitor, a convenient checkpoint for the user, usually requires a direct connection between the computer and the printer.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting Installation CD-ROM does not start Setup Utility If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Utility automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by double-clicking on the “My Computer”...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/networking support by phone, please call: US: 877-736-5771 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 www.belkin.com . If you want to contact technical...

  • Page 38: Information

    Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
  • Page 39 Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.
  • Page 40 Information the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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