StarTech.com PM1115P Instruction Manual page 4

I I n n t t r r o o d d u u c c t t i i o o n n
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com print server. This product allows you to
connect a USB (PM1115U) or parallel (PM1115P) printer directly to your Ethernet
network without the need for a host computer.
F F e e a a t t u u r r e e s s
• Compatible with all popular network protocols: TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk
• SNMP support for network management tools
• Easy setup via a software wizard (Windows) or integrated Web interface (Windows
and all other platforms)
• Auto-negotiates between 10 and 100 Mbits/sec. speeds
B B e e f f o o r r e e Y Y o o u u B B e e g g i i n n
System Requirements
• Category 5 (or higher) Ethernet cabling between the printer location and an Ethernet
hub or switch, terminated with RJ-45 connectors (or in an appropriate network outlet)
• 1 available power outlet near the printer location
Contents
This package should contain:
• 1 x Print Server
• 1 x Power Adapter
• 1 x Installation CD (Windows)
• 1 x User Manual
I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n
Connecting the Print Server to the Network
If you are installing the print server on a network that uses TCP/IP as the network
protocol, you may wish to configure it on a standalone computer first if you are not using
one of the Windows configuration utilities described in the next section. The print server
uses a default IP address of 192.168.2.2, which may be an existing IP or not be on same
subnet as other devices, depending on how the network is configured. If that is the case,
manually configure a computer with a compatible IP address first (e.g. 192.168.2.100) to
configure the print server with an IP address that is compatible with your network. If you
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