HP wp110 - 802.11b Wireless Print Server Configuration Manual

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  • Page 1: Configuration Guide

    HP Wireless Print Server wp110 Configuration Guide English...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configuration Guide HP Wireless Print Server wp110 table of contents introduction ..........1 hp wireless print server overview .
  • Page 4 HP Wireless Print Server wp110 specifications ..... . .23 limited global warranty statement and service ......25 environmental statement .
  • Page 5: Introduction

    introduction hp wireless print server whom this guide is written overview The print server is a printer accessory This guide is for network users and that supports the IEEE 802.11b administrators who have a working standard for wireless LAN (WLAN) knowledge of the following: communications.
  • Page 6: Wlan Concepts: The 802.11B Standard

    WLAN concepts: the definitions The Configuration Guide also uses the 802.11b standard following terms: The print server supports the IEEE • access point — bridge that links the 802.11b standard to provide standards- wireless LAN to the wired LAN. based compatibility with a wide range •...
  • Page 7: Operating Modes

    operating modes The print server can be configured for ad hoc/computer to computer or infrastructure/ AirPort Network operating mode. ad hoc/computer to computer mode infrastructure mode/AirPort network Allows the devices to communicate directly Allows both wireless and wired computers to without being wired to a network.
  • Page 8: Signal Range

    encryption passphrase The server uses an optional 40- or 128-bit A passphrase is a string of characters or encryption key. While the computer and words that are used by a WEP algorithm access point are associated, data to generate the WEP key. transmissions can be encrypted using this Note Implementation of WEP algorithms key.
  • Page 9: Configuring The Print Server For Windows

    configuring the print server for Windows This section describes how to configure the print server in Windows (if configuring multiple print servers, only one print server can be configured at a time). Before you begin, verify that: • the computer uses Windows 98, NT 4.0, Me, or 2000. •...
  • Page 10 5. Enter 192.0.0.192 as the URL in a c. If using WEP security, enable the browser to open the print server’s WEP Request and enter the Embedded Web Server. appropriate WEP key as specified by your network administrator. Note Disable the web proxy if one is being used on the computer.
  • Page 11: Verifying The Printer Connection

    verifying the printer 9. For each computer using the print server, insert the print server CD-ROM connection and select Install from the CD-ROM menu. Follow the onscreen Whenever you change the settings on instructions. the print server, print a trial print job to verify communications between the computer, the access point (when in infrastructure mode), and the print...
  • Page 12: Configuring The Print Server For Macintosh

    configuring the print server for Macintosh using the hp wp110 utility This section describes how to configure and use the print server on a Macintosh. The hp wp110 utility is used to It includes an overview of the hp wp110 configure the print server.
  • Page 13: Configuring The Computer In Computer To Computer Mode

    configuring the computer in printing in computer to computer to computer mode computer mode 1. Verify that the computer is set for 1. Verify that the printer connected to the computer to computer mode in the print server is selected in the Chooser. AirPort application.
  • Page 14: Setting The Print Server To Networking Mode

    setting the print server to 6. Select the menu item Base Station. 7. Select the Network Equivalent networking mode Password menu item. Before setting the print server to 8. Record the password. networking mode, you must: if the WEP option is not enabled •...
  • Page 15 4. Select Setup > Wireless to open the Wireless Configurations screen. If WEP is not used, select the following options: – WEP Req: Disable 5. Set the following options: – WEP Key: no action needed. a. Choose Network: select the name 6.
  • Page 16: Printing With The Wireless Print Server

    printing with the wireless resetting the print server to print server computer to computer mode 1. Use the AirPort control panel on the 1. Double-click the hp wp110 utility icon Macintosh computer to choose the to open the wp110 utility. AirPort network for the AirPort base station (see Apple AirPort instructions, if necessary).
  • Page 17: Renaming The Printer Connected To The Print Server

    4. Set the following options: 2. If in AirPort Network mode, double- click the appropriate AppleTalk Zone – Mode: computer to computer to display the name of the printer – SSID: enter appropriate SSID for the connected to the print server that is computer to computer network being renamed.
  • Page 18: Changing The Zone Of The Printer Connected To The Print Server

    changing the zone of the verifying the printer printer connected to the print connection server Whenever you change the settings on the print server, print a trial print job to 1. Double-click the hp wp110 utility icon verify communications between the to open the utility.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting This section offers solutions if you have problems printing with the print server. understanding the print server lights The three lights on the print server provide visual cues about the status of the print server. Power light Status light Error light The following table explains print server light conditions.
  • Page 20: Resetting The Pcmcia Card

    resetting the PCMCIA card resetting the print server to factory default settings The print server contains a Type II PCMCIA card. To reset the card: If you have trouble configuring the print server, you may want to restore the 1. Unplug the power cord from the print factory default settings.
  • Page 21: Printing A Print Server Configuration Page

    Connection Status : Connected(Infrastructure) Link Status : Good Current Channel Parallel Port Mode : ECP Mode Printer Manufacturer : Hewlett-Packard Printer Model : HP LaserJet 1220 6. Network Statistics Unicast Packets Rcvd. : 3 Total Packets Rcvd. : 92 Packets Transmitted...
  • Page 22: Appletalk Settings

    Link Status : Excellent Current Channel Current Datarate : 2 (Mbps) Parallel Port Mode : ECP Mode Printer Manufacturer : Hewlett-Packard Printer Model : HP LaserJet 1220 6. Network Statistics Unicast Packets Rcvd.: 2 Total Packets Rcvd. : 72 Packets Transmitted...
  • Page 23: Contacting Hp Customer Care

    contacting hp customer care HP Customer Care's service and support provides expert advice on using your HP printer or solving problems with your HP printer. There are several ways to obtain assistance — what you need, when you need it! hp’s support process hp support Websites If you have a modem connected to your...
  • Page 24: Hp Customer Care By Phone

    hp customer care email free* phone support period HP provides email support in English for for this region... use this in-warranty products. Email responses phone number... can be expected within two United Canada (905) 206-4663 or States business days. Email support is a (800) 387-3867 great way to ask technical questions or France...
  • Page 25 In addition, HP needs the following • The computer's WLAN card brand information to assist you: and model • The access point brand and model (if • The HP Wireless Print Server’s serial using) number and MAC address (from the label on the bottom of the print •...
  • Page 26: Updating The Software, Firmware, And Driver

    updating the software, replaceable parts and firmware, and driver accessories HP offers downloadable electronic Verify part numbers when replacing upgrades for HP Wireless print servers parts and accessories. with internal Flash memory. The electronic upgrades are available on the HP Wireless Print Server: J6062A Web and various online services.
  • Page 27: Hp Wireless Print Server Wp110 Specifications

    HP Wireless Print Server wp110 specifications model number Modulation: Direct sequence spread spectrum (CCK, wp110 BPSK, QPSK) supported operating systems Data rate: Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, and 2000 11 Mbps (auto-detect) Macintosh 8.6, 9.x, OS X Security: printer interface WEP 40- or 128-bit encryption Centronics bidirectional parallel port, IEEE 1284 compliant (parallel cable not...
  • Page 28 infrastructure/AirPort network operating environment requirements Maximum operating temperature: Windows 32º F (0º C) to 104º F (40º C) • IEEE 802.11b compliant network Humidity: interface card 10–90 percent RH non-condensing • IEEE 802.11b access point Storage temperature: Macintosh -4º F (-20º C) to 158º F (70º C) •...
  • Page 29: Limited Global Warranty Statement And Service

    HP Wireless Print Server wp110 HEWLETT-PACKARD LIMITED GLOBAL WARRANTY STATEMENT hp product duration of warranty HP Wireless Print Server wp110 One (1) year Product Number: J6062A HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that...
  • Page 30 TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, When calling, please have the following THE REMEDIES IN THIS WARRANTY information ready: STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE • the HP product model you are calling about; REMEDIES. EXCEPT AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN for example, “J6062A”.
  • Page 31: Environmental Statement

    The packaging materials for this Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its products to minimize the print server have been selected to provide negative impact on the office environment and maximum protection for the least cost possible,...
  • Page 32: Declaration Of Conformity

    The product herewith complies with the requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Annex IV and carries the CE mark accordingly. Date: August 1, 2001 --------------------------------------------------- Mark Vigeant Product Regulations Manager European contact for regulatory topics only: Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Straße 130, 71034 Böblingen, Germany...
  • Page 33: Fcc Statement

    These limits are designed to provide reasonable changes or modifications to this equipment not protection against harmful interference in a expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard residential installation. This equipment Company may cause harmful interference and generates, uses, and can radiate radio void your authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 34: Exposure To Radio Frequency

    exposure to radio frequency This product uses a wireless LAN card (PCMCIA Card) to communicate with other devices using the 2.4 GHz ISM band. The radiated power output of this card is well below FCC radio frequency exposure limits. However, it is advised to maintain a minimum 20 cm separation between the product and user(s) or bystanders to minimize human exposure to the...
  • Page 35: Index

    index Numerics 802.11b 2 Macintosh Throughput 2 chooser 12 configuration 8 utility 8 access control 3 management, print server 3 access point 1 ad hoc mode 1 AirPort Network mode 1 operating environment 24 operating modes 3 ad hoc/computer-to-computer mode 3 computer-to-computer mode 1 infrastructure mode/AirPort network 3 contents, printer box 23...

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