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Buffalo LPV2-WS11GC User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wireless Print Server LPV2-WS11GC User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    • The personal computer to be used to change the LPV2-WS11GC settings is referred to as the Setting PC. All rights for this manual are owned by BUFFALO. No part of it may be transmitted, reproduced or revised without expressed permission from BUFFALO.
  • Page 3 Follow the warning and caution instructions which are issued by the PC and peripheral manufactures. Strongly recommended Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the LPV2-WS11GC. This may result in fire or electric shock. Prohibit Install this product away from children.
  • Page 4 Do not handle the equipment with wet hands while the power supply cable is connected to the AC socket. This may result in electric shock. Prohibit If you see smoke or smell strange or hear noise from the device unplug the power.
  • Page 5 CAUTION To prevent damage due to the static electricity touch a metal object such as a door handle or metal window before touching the device. Static electricity may result in damage to the equipment. Strongly recommended For usage of the PC and peripheral, refer to the product manual. Strongly recommended Remove the dust from all connectors.
  • Page 6 Be sure to back up the contents of the hard disk before making any changes to your PC environment such as installing software or installing or removing hard- ware. Strongly Even if data is damaged or lost due to misuse or faults, backup data can minimize the recommended extent of such damage.
  • Page 7 ID, wireless channels, server names and port names. * The LPV2-WS11GC cannot be set up from Macintosh or UNIX OS. It must be set from the Windows OS with* a Wi-Fi certified wireless LAN card. (It is possible to print from Macin- tosh or UNIX.)
  • Page 8 Overview of the LPV2 This section describes the features and operating environment of the LPV2. Features LPV2 is the wireless print server that allows printing from PCs on wireless LANs. It supports four protocols: NetBEUI, AppleTalk, TCP/IP and NetWare. If the ESS-ID is set for the wireless LAN to be used just install the printer driver for printing.

  • Page 9: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment Protocols Supported TCP/IP, NetBEUI, AppleTalk (EtherTalk)* * Supports only PostScript printers (ASCII mode). Operating Systems for the LAN Windows XP/Me/98/95, Windows 2000/NT4.0, MacOS7.6 or later, UNIX * Note that the LPV2 cannot be set from Mac OS or UNIX. WEP (Encryption): Encryption Recommendations This product transmits data using radio waves, thereby causing the possibility of wireless packets to be accessed by external sources.
  • Page 10 ■ Top View Diagram ■ Side View Diagram LPV-WL11G User’s Manual (Introduction)
  • Page 11 WIndows Adhoc Mode Setting Windows Adhoc Mode allows you to print directly through LPV2, not via AirStation. This set- ting process is basically same amoung any MS-Windows. This capter shows how to setup with Windows98. Start LPV2 Manager Click “Wireless Setting” and set “Ad- hoc“...
  • Page 12 WindowsXP/2000 Adhoc Mode Setting This chapter shows how to set up Adhoc Mode with the WindowsXP/2000. Start LPV2 MANAGER Click "Wireless Setting" and set “Ad- hoc“ mode. Enter Wireless Setting Click [OK] • Set the channel the same as Wireless LAN card setting to "Channel Box". •...
  • Page 13 Printing from Mac (OS9.x or before) This chapter shows how to setup your Mac (OS9.x or before) to be able to print through LPV2. Select [Apple Menu] → [Selector] Select "LaserWriter8" Select "WS-xxxxxx-P1" Click "Setting" Please always select "LaserWriter8" for printing through LPV2 . Other printer driver will not work with LPV2 correctly.
  • Page 14 Printing from Mac (OS X) This chapter shows how to setup your Mac (OS X) to be able to print through LPV2. << Using AppleTalk>> Select "Applications" - "Utilities" - "Print Center" Click [Add] at "No Available Printer" the message. If you have setup before, you will see the printer list.
  • Page 15 Enter the following items and click "Add" Enter LPV2 IP address Put check mark on "Use Server's default que" Click to chose your printer Click "Add" If you see the printer server name on the printer list, the setup is completed. LPV-WL11G User’s Manual (Introduction)
  • Page 16 Printing from UNIX base Computer LPV2 is not able to be setup directly from UNIX base Computer. You need to use Windows base computer with Buffalo Wireless Client (WLI-PCM-L11G etc.) to setup the LPV2 to be able to Print from UNIX base Computer.
  • Page 17 Edit "/etc/printcap" file Add a line as following: LPV|LPV Line printer/:lp=:rm=LPV:sd=/usr/spool/LPV:rp=WS-23BA42-P1: Meaning of the words in description: lp (Local Printer): It specifies the Local Printer Name. rm (Remote Machine): It specifies the LPV Host Name which should be defined in "hosts" file. sd (Spool Directory): It specifies the directory where system spools print data.
  • Page 18 *"(xxxxxx" is last 6 digit of MAC address. Please Refer to Page 11) Changing Workgroup Setting (EX: Workgroup Name: "WORKGROUP" → "BUFFALO") Select [Start] → [Program] → [BUFFALO AIRSTATION] → [LPV2 MANAGER] Windows XP: Select [Start] → [All Program] → [BUFFALO AIRSTAION] → [LPV2 MANAGER] Select "LPV Name" in the window.
  • Page 19 Click and Change the name [WORKGROUP] to [BUFFALO] Click [OK] Click [OK] Click [OK] The setting will be changed. [OK] Exit "LPV2 MANAGER" LPV-WL11G User’s Manual (Introduction)
  • Page 20 *"(xxxxxx" is last 6 digit of MAC address. Please Refer to Page 11) EX: Changing "AppleTalkZone" → "BUFFALO" Select [Start] → [Program] → [BUFFALO AIRSTATION] → [LPV2 MANAGER] Windows XP: Select [Start] → [All Program] → [BUFFALO AIRSTAION] → [LPV2 MANAGER] Select "LPV Name" in the window.
  • Page 21 Click [OK] Click [OK] The setting will be changed. [OK] Exit "LPV2 MANAGER" LPV-WL11G User’s Manual (Introduction)
  • Page 22 LPV2 Factory Default Settig Item Default Setting Standard Setup Server Name ※ WS-xxxxxx  Password None Port Name ※ WS-xxxxxx-P1  High Speed Transfer Enabled Protocol Setup Get IP Address Automatically DHCP Enabled BOOTP Enabled RARP Enabled IP Address 1.1.1.1 Sub Set Mask 255.0.0.0 Gateway 0.0.0.0...

  • Page 23: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Wireressl Conforming Stan- IEEE802.11b (Wireless LAN Standard Proto- Interface dards col) RCR STD-33、ARIB STD-T66 (Low-Powor Data communication System Standards) Data Transfer DS-SS Simplex (Half Duplex) Method Data Transfer Rate 1 , 2 , 5.5 , 11Mbps Auto Sense Access Method Infrastracture Mode / Adhock Mode Frequency Range 2412 〜...
  • Page 24 Printer Interface Specification DB25 Pin Printer Port モジュラコネクタ仕様 Pin Num. Name of Singnal Pin Num. Name of Singnal nStrobe Signal Ground(nStrobe) Data1 Signal Ground(Data1) Data2 Signal Ground(Data2) Data3 Signal Ground(Data3) Data4 Signal Ground(Data4) Data5 Signal Ground(Data5) Data6 Signal Ground(Data6) Data7 Signal Ground(Data7) Data8 Signal Ground(Data8)

  • Page 25: Important Note

    Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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 in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.