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- Page 1 Wireless USB 2.0 1-Port Multi-Functional Printer Server Model # AMPS240W User’s Manual Ver. 1A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1 Introduction ... 3 1.1 Package Contents ... 3 1.2 System Requirements ... 3 2 Multi-Functional Printer Server Installation... 4 2.1 Connecting the Printer Server... 4 2.2 Installing the PS Software... 5 2.3 Configuring the Printer Server ... 8 2.4 Configuring the Computer... 14 3 Web Configuration Utility... -
Page 3: Introduction
1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your Wireless 1-Port USB 2.0 Multi-Functional Printer Server. It is the easiest and fastest way to deploy printers on your network. The Wireless MFP print server complies to IEEE 802.11g/b that allows you to share your All-in-One multi-functional printer wirelessly on your local area network (LAN). -
Page 4: Multi-Functional Printer Server Installation
2 Multi-Functional Printer Server Installation 2.1 Connecting the Printer Server WARNING: Only a USB printer may be connected to the USB port of the Printer Server. Connecting any other USB device to the Printer Server may damage the Printer Server. Note: Before connecting the hardware you must install the printer on each computer you plan to use with the printer. -
Page 5: Installing The Ps Software
2.2 Installing the PS Software Note: The PS Software must be installed on all computers you plan to use with the print server. Step 1 Insert the Utility CD into your CD-ROM drive. When the autorun screen appears, select Install PS Software from the menu. Note: If the autorun window does not appear automatically, go to Start ->... - Page 6 Step 3 Click Next at the welcome screen. Step 4 Click Next at the Choose Destination Location screen.
- Page 7 Step 5 Click Next at the Select Program Folder. Step 6 Once the installation is complete, make sure that the Launch PS-Link box is checked and click Finish.
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Page 8: Configuring The Printer Server
2.3 Configuring the Printer Server Note: The following steps only need to be performed one time from one computer. Step 1 Click the Discover button and your printer should show up under Server Name. If your print server does not show up, check all power and network cable connections to the printer. - Page 9 Step 3 A password box will appear. The default password is admin. Enter it and click Step 4 Click Next at the welcome screen. Step 5 At the System screen you can change the Server Name, Port Name, and Password. Click Next after making the desired changes. If you do not have a specific Server Name, Port Name, or Password that you would like to use, click Next to accept the default settings.
- Page 10 Step 6 At the Wireless screen you can input the wireless settings for your network. If you have a router, you will want to choose Infrastructure mode. If you are unsure of your SSID, contact your router manufacturer for assistance.
- Page 11 Step 7 At the Wireless Encryption screen you can enter the wireless security settings of your router. If you do not use encryption, click Disable and then Next. If you are using encryption, you can get the encryption settings from your router or router manufacturer and enter them here.
- Page 12 Step 8 If you have a specific IP address you would like to assign to the print server, select Manually Assign and enter your custom settings. Otherwise, select DHCP Assign Automatically and click Next. Step 9 If your network uses a workgroup name other than WORKGROUP, you can enter it here and click Next.
- Page 13 Step 10 If you have specific AppleTalk settings, you can enter them here. Most users will want to leave this setting as it is and click Next. Step 11 Click Save to save the changes to your print server. If you plan to use the print server wirelessly, you can now disconnect the Ethernet cable between the print server and the router.
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Page 14: Configuring The Computer
2.4 Configuring the Computer Note: The following steps must be completed on all computers you plan to use with the print server. Step 1 Double click on the PS-Link icon in the system tray to open the PS-Link software. Step 2 Click the Discover button and your printer should show up under Server Name. - Page 15 Step 2 Click OK at the Link Successfully screen. You will see notices appearing in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen as Windows configures the printer. Step 3 Once you see a notice that says Your new hardware is installed and ready to use, go to Start ->...
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Page 16: Web Configuration Utility
3 Web Configuration Utility 3.1 Connecting to the Web Configuration Utility The MFP Server can be accessed and managed in the use of not only the enclosed PS Software program (see also the Using PS-Link Software chapter), but also the Web Configuration Utility. -
Page 17: Management
The Web Configuration Utility contains four categories: Management, Configuration, Tools, and Help. You may click a desired category from the bar, to display its submenu and select a desired option listed in the left column, and then the corresponding content will show up in the right column. -
Page 18: Management System
3.2.1 Management System As previous screen shows, the System option displays the status of your MFP Server, printer, and network for your reference: Device Status Display information about the MFP Server, including its model type, firmware version, MAC and IP addresses, and up time. -
Page 19: Management Wireless
Printer Status All information about your printer, such as the given name for the printer, speed, printer status (on/ off line), and further status of your printing tasks, will be listed in this field. Ethernet Status You can also monitor the network connection, transmission speed, duplex status, and the packets status in this field. -
Page 20: Management Network
3.2.3 Management Network Click the Network option of Management to display the LAN information: Auto IP This field displays the current settings of TCP/IP, pre-configured in TCP/IP field that is located on Network of Configuration category, for your verification. The current configuration contains DHCP/BOOTP, UPnP, and MAC Bonjour/Rendezvous. -
Page 21: Management User
TCP/IP Printing For you to monitor the status of your printing tasks through TCP/IP. Microsoft Network Printing For you to monitor the status of your printing tasks through Microsoft Network. MAC AppleTalk Printing For you to monitor the status of your printing tasks through MAC AppleTalk. To refresh or reload the latest information on this page, click Refresh button. -
Page 22: Configuration
3.3 Configuration The Configuration category allows you to set up the configuration of System, Network, User, Email, and SNMP. 3.3.1 Configuration System Click System item of Configuration to display the following page, which contains two fields: System Device and Port Settings. System Device You are allowed to do the basic set up for your MFP Server, including: Server Name: Specify a name for the MFP Server. -
Page 23: Configuration Wireless
Port Setting In this field, you can specify a Port Name for the MFP Server, and give a brief description for it. Furthermore, it allows you to enable or disable PJL Printer setting by selecting Yes or No from the pull-down menu. NOTE: PJL (Print Job Language) has certain job requirements that must be met to work correctly. - Page 24 Wireless Interface Connection Mode: Select one of the three connection modes. • Infrastructure (default) - Connects to compatibly configured wireless AP or router in a WLAN. • Ad-Hoc - Connect to compatibly configured wireless clients in the peer-to-peer mode. SSID: Assign the SSID in this box. You can manually input the name or select one from the pull-down menu.
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Page 25: Configuration Network
3.3.2 Configuration Network Click Network item of Configuration to display the following page, which contains two fields: TCP/IP, Microsoft Network, and Apple Talk. TCP/IP This field allows you to configure the TCP/IP setting, including:... -
Page 26: Configuration User
IP Address: You may select to set up IP address manually or automatically. For Manually Assign, you should IP, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway addresses in the corresponding frames. DNS Server Address: There are two frames for you to designate DNS Server address. UPnP: For you to enable or disable UPnP mode. -
Page 27: Configuration E-Mail
Printing Control Allow you to enable or disable authorized users and unauthorized users that are listed in the User List to access the MFP Server. After done the configuration, click Save button to restore the new configuration, or Cancel button to abandon. Define Users For you to edit User List: add/delete users in/from the User List. - Page 28 E-mail Account You may assign an E-mail address to the MFP Server, so that your mail of the account can be printed out directly through the printer (ASCII text only). To enable this function, enter the E- mail account in the MFP Server E-mail Address frame. Incoming E-mail (POP3) Server Address: Enter the server address that is used to receive your E-mail here.
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Page 29: Configuration Snmp
3.3.5 Configuration SNMP Click SNMP item of Configuration to display the following page: SNMP Management Allow you to use SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) to manage complex networks. Community 1/2/3: Enter a name in the Name frame, and configure the Access Right by selecting Read Only or Read/Write from the pull-down menu. -
Page 30: Tools
3.4 Tools The Tools category provides several tools for you to do various testing, reset the device, and upgrade firmware. 3.4.1 Tool Print Test Print Test You may click the Test button to print a test page. NOTE: This tool is only available for DOS Printing Printer. 3.4.2 Tool E-mail... -
Page 31: Tool Reset
Test E-mail Account Click Test button to send a test E-mail to the given administrator’s E-mail address. Receive E-mail Click Yes button to immediately check and receive E-mail, and then print out the mail when available. 3.4.3 Tool Reset Reset Click Yes button to immediately reset the MFP Server. -
Page 32: Tool Firmware Upgrade
Factory Reset Click Yes button to reload the factory settings of the MFP Server. 3.4.5 Tool Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade When a new version of firmware is available (e.g. downloading from the manufacturer’s website), you can upgrade the firmware of your MFP Server by clicking Browse button to point to the firmware file, and then click Upgrade button to start the upgrade or Cancel button to abandon. -
Page 33: Tool Backup
3.4.6 Tool Backup Backup Device Configuration to File Click Backup button to backup your current configuration of the MFP Server to file and restore it in the computer. Restore Device Configuration from File You can reload a configuration file that you pre-saved by clicking Browse button to point to the backup file, and then Restore button to save, or Cancel button to abandon. -
Page 34: Help
3.5 Help The Help category provides brief information about the MFP Server for your reference. -
Page 35: Appendix - Specification
Appendix – Specification Printer Port • 1 USB 2.0 Port Wireless Standard • IEEE 802.11g/b Networking • 1 auto-negotiating 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 port Supported Protocols • TCP/IP, SMB, NetBEUI, AppleTalk, BOOTP, SNMP, Telnet, TFTP, FTP, LPD, RARP, DHCP, IPP System Hardware •... -
Page 36: Technical Support
Technical Support E-mail: support@airlink101.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web site: www.airlink101.com *Printer server may not support all printers. Go to the Airlink101 website to view the printer compatibility list *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.