Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of your Print Server's features. Features Congratulations on the purchase of your new Print Server. Your Print Server was designed to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. It is packed with features, including: Ø...
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8. The Print Server should be serviced by qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • The power cord is damaged or frayed. • Liquid has been spilled onto the product. • The product has been exposed to rain or water. •...
Physical Details Details of the LEDs and connections are in this Chapter. Further details are contained in Appendix A - Specifications. PS801Hv2 • 1 USB Printer Port • IEEE 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Station • 10BaseT/100BaseTx LAN connection Figure 1: PS801Hv2 Page 3...
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LED Indicators The Print Servers have LED indicators on the top. The Error LED is red. The Status indicator LED is green. The LED indicator modes are described in the following table. Status LED Error LED Status Description (Green) (Red) No power.
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Chapter 2 LAN Installation This chapter describes how to install the Print Server in your Local Area Network. Procedure 1. Preparation • Ensure the power is OFF. Do not connect the Print Server while power is On. • Find the Default Server Name for your Print Server. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.
Chapter 3 MFP Configuration This chapter provides an overview of the configuration process. Overview The Print Server is designed to support many different platforms, and the configuration required would depend upon the environment in which it is installed. • The Print Server usually requires configuration, but if there's a DHCP server on your network, then the device is just plug-and-play.
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Figure 2: MFP Screen 3. Click OK or Skip if all the setup procedures listed on the first screen are checked. 4. Select your MFP Network Adapter, then click Next to continue. Figure 3: Adapter Screen 5. Click Next to configure the IP Address screen. •...
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Figure 4: Status Screen 7. Click Next and Exit to continue to the final screen 8. Click Finish to save the data to the MFP Network Adapter. If the desired MFP is not listed: • Check that both the MFP Network Adapter and the printer are properly connected, and powered on.
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MFP Network Adapter Utility Setup 1. The program will search for the MFP Printer Servers on the network, and the MFP Network Adapter Utility screen will be displayed. • The names of the attached printer servers will be displayed if possible. •...
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Figure 7: Utility Screen 4. Configuration is now complete. Note: If MFP has been idled for 5 minutes after connected, you will see the following message Figure 8: Idle Message The MFP will be disconnected automatically if you don't respond to the message within 1minute.
Chapter 4 Web-Based Management This chapter explains how to use your Web Browser to configure the Print Server. Overview The Print Server incorporates the HTTP server. This allows you to connect to the Print Server and configure it using your Web Browser. Most browsers should work, provided they support tables and forms.
Connecting to the Print Server 1. Start your Web Browser. 2. In the Address box, enter HTTP:// followed by the IP Address of the Print Server. e.g. http://192.168.0.100 3. You will then be prompted for the password. If no password has been set, just press E NTER 4.
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Connection Delay before Sets how long the Print Server should wait before retrying a reconnection TCP/IP connection which is lost. Allowable values are from 0 attempt to 255 seconds, with 2 as the default. Number of Set how many attempts at reconnection will be made. After reconnection that, the TCP/IP session will be terminated.
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Wireless Configuration There are 2 options on the menu for Wireless configuration - Basic and Security. Wireless - Basic The settings on this screen must match the other Wireless stations in order for communication to occur. Figure 10: Wireless Screen Configuration Region or Select your region from the drop-down list.
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Channel No. In Infrastructure mode, this setting has not effect – the Access Point determines the Channel used. For Ad-hoc mode, select the value you wish to use on your Wireless LAN. If you experience lost connections and/or slow data transfers you may need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
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Key Size Select the WEP Encryption level: • 64-bit (sometimes called 40-b it) encryption • 128-bit encryption (sometimes called 104 bit encryption) This selection also allows you to choose the input type for the keys – Hex or ASCII. • Keys Use the radio buttons to select the default key.
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Wireless Security - WPA2-PSK If "WPA2-PSK" is selected, the screen will look like the following example. Figure 13: WPA2-PSK Screen Security WPA2-PSK System This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption.
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Other Screens Server Status This screen shows server system data and the current settings for all of the other screens. It is read-only; no data can be input on this screen. Printer Status This screen displays the current status of each port. For each port, the following data is listed: •...
Appendix A Specifications General Specifications PS801Hv2 Print Server Power Consumption 5.5w max. 5 V DC External Power Adapter LEDs USB 2.0 Port Ethernet Connecter 10/100BaseT FCC / CE FCC, CE. Class B Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature 0 ~ 40°C Storage Temp erature -10 ~ 70°C...
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FCC STATEMENT 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.
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