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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AppleTalk/LPR Printing for MAC OSX ..........42 AppleTalk Printing for MAC OS9 ............45 Networking Basics ................46 Technical Specifications ..............54 Contacting Technical Support............. 55 Warranty ..................... 56 Registration ..................58 Appendix: DP-G310 Printer Compatibility List ........59 D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link DP-G310 Wireless USB Print Server   Ethernet Cable Manual and Warranty on CD   Printed Quick Installation Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The DP-G310 manages the flow of print files from workstations or file servers to connected printers, delivering print jobs to printers much faster than a file server on a PC. With one USB 2.0 port, the DP-G310 can connect to almost any printer with a USB port.

  • Page 5: Hardware Overview

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Hardware Overview Front Panel LED Indicators There are two front panel indicators, each holding two separate LEDs (aligned in a vertical position). As shown below, the first indicator holds the Power and the USB LED. The second indicator holds the Ethernet and WLAN LED.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connectors

    Rear Panel Connectors LAN Port Reset Button Connect an Ethernet cable to Insert a paper clip to reset the DP-G310 your network (router or switch). back to the factory default settings. USB Port Connect a printer using a USB cable.

  • Page 7: Wireless Basics

    Based on the IEEE 802.11g standard, the DP-G310 is interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of up to 54Mbps* when used with other D-Link AirPlus G devices. * Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary.

  • Page 8: Wireless Installation Considerations

    Keep the antenna of the DP-G310 in an upright position. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DP-G310 and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Dp-G310

    3. Confirm that your network is operating normally. 4. Connect the DP-G310 to your network, using a straight-through CAT5 cable. 5. While the printer is powered OFF, use the USB printer cable to connect the DP-G310 to your USB printer.

  • Page 10: Power On Self Test

    Power ON Self-Test Getting Started When the DP-G310 is powered ON, it also automatically performs a Self-Test on each of its major components. The final result of the Self-Test is signaled by the state of the USB LED indicator following the Self-Test.Preliminary to the actual component tests, the LED indicators are tested to confirm their steady and flashing operation.

  • Page 11: Using The Web Configuration

    Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration Please use an Ethernet connection for the configuration of the DP-G310. Using a CAT5 cable, connect the print server to the Ethernet-adapter equipped computer in your network that you will be using for configuration. Open your web browser and type http://192.168.0.10 in the address box, and press Enter.

  • Page 12: Home

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) As shown below, the System displays the status of your print server, printer and network. Clicking Refresh will update the information. Home > System Device Status: Information about the print server, including the firmware version, MAC/IP address, and the “up time”...

  • Page 13: Wireless Stats

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Click the Wireless button in the left column to display information about the wireless LAN. Clicking Refresh will update the information. Home > Wireless Wireless Status: The items in this field display information about the wireless LAN, such as the connection mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc), SSID, channel, data transfer rate, WEP encryption, and the packets status.

  • Page 14: Network Stats

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Click the Network button in the left column to display information about the wireless LAN. Clicking Refresh will update the information. Home > Network Auto IP: This field contains the current settings of TCP/IP , including DHCP/BOOTP , UPnP , and MAC Rendezvous.

  • Page 15: User Log

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Click the User button in the left column to display the user’s information. Home > User Users Printing Log: The items in this field display the user(s) information, which include the user(s) Mac address, IP address, name, and status of printing tasks.

  • Page 16: Configuration

    Using the Web Configuration (continued) This option will show you settings required to configure the DP-G310 Print Server. Consult your printers owner manual for the PJL(Printer Job Language) and print speed supported on your printer. Click the Save button on the bottom of the configuration page to ensure the settings are updated and saved.

  • Page 17: Wireless Settings

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Wireless Wireless Interface Connection Mode: Select one of two connection modes:  Infrastructure (default): Connect to an existing wireless AP or router in a WLAN. ...

  • Page 18: Encryption Configuration

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Wireless (continued) WEP Encryption This field allows you to configure the settings of data encryption. Please remember that the WEP key must be set before the data encryption is enforced.

  • Page 19: Network Settings

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Network TCP/IP This field contains three options that allow you to configure the TCP/IP setting: IP Address: This option allows you to set the IP address manually or automatically. When you choose Manually Assign, you should enter the related information in the following boxes, including IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.

  • Page 20: User Management

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > User Printing Control By configuring the Enable User Printing Control option (Yes or No), the user in the User List is permitted to access the print server or not.

  • Page 21: Snmp Configuration

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > SNMP SNMP Management SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a set of protocols for managing complex networks. Community 1/2/3: Enter a name in the Name box, and configure the Access Right by selecting Read Only or Read/Write from the pull-down menu.

  • Page 22: Tools

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Print Test Print Test Click Test to print a test page. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 23: Email Notification/Printing

    Enter the server address that is used to send your E-mail in this box. If your mail server needs to verify the user when sending E-mail, the DP-G310 will apply the same Account Name and Password to the mail server as it does when receiving E-mail.

  • Page 24: Factory Reset

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Reset Reset Click Apply to immediately reset the print server. Factory Reset Click Apply to reload the factory settings of the print server. D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 25: Firmware Upgrade

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Upgrade Firmware Upgrade When a new version of firmware is available (e.g., downloaded from the manufacturer’s website), you can upgrade the firmware of your print server. Click Browse to locate the firmware file, then click Apply.

  • Page 26: Configuration Backup

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Using the Web Configuration Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Backup Backup Device Configuration to File Click Apply to backup your current configuration of the print server to file and then save in the computer. Restore Device Configuration from File You can reload a configuration that you saved before.

  • Page 27: Help

    Help Click on the Help link from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Help Page. It provides a link to D-Link’s support website. D-Link’s support website will provide the most up to date information on your DP-G310 Print Server.

  • Page 28: Tcp/Ip Printing For Windows Xp

    DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP Open the web browser, and type in the IP Address of the DP-G310. For example, type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press the Enter or (Return) Key.
  • Page 29 DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Click the Network tab.When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window, the screen below appears.We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown. If you need to make changes, make sure to click Apply after you have made the changes.
  • Page 30 DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Go to Start > Printers and Faxes. Click Add a Printer. Click Next Select Local Printer and Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer.
  • Page 31 DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Select Create a new port. From the pull-down menu, highlight Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 32 DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Select Custom and then click Settings. Select LPR Input the Port Name that you wrote down earlier. Click OK When LPR Byte Counting is enabled, the number of bytes that the document contains is counted before being sent to the print server.
  • Page 33 DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Click Next Highlight the printer, as shown. If the desired printer is not on the list, click Have Disk and insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer to install the printer drivers.
  • Page 34 DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Select Do not share this printer. Click Next Select Yes to print a test page. Click Next Click Finish D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 35: Tcp/Ip Printing For Windows 2000

    DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 Open the web browser, and type in the IP Address of the DP-G310. http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press the Enter or (Return) Key. For example, type Note: The PC’s IP Address must be in the same subnet as the Print Server’s IP...
  • Page 36 DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click the Network tab.When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window, the screen below appears.We recommend that you keep the default settings as shown. If you need to make changes, make sure to click Apply after you have made the changes.
  • Page 37 DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Printers. Double-click on the Add Printer icon. Click Next Select Local Printer and Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer.
  • Page 38 DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click Next Select Create a new port. From the pull-down menu, highlight Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next Click Next D-Link Systems, Inc.
  • Page 39 DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Type in the IP address of the Print Server (i.e. 192.168.0.10). The Port Name will automatically be filled in. Click Next Select Custom and then click Settings.
  • Page 40 DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click Next Click Finish Highlight the printer, as shown. If the desired printer is not on the list, click Have Disk and insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer to install the printer drivers.
  • Page 41 DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) At this screen, you can input a name for the printer. Click Next Select Do not share this printer. Click Next Select Yes to print a test page.

  • Page 42: Appletalk/Lpr Printing For Mac Osx

    DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Macintosh OS X Apple Talk/LPR Printing for Mac OS X Note: Mac OS printing with this print server is supported by PostScript printers only! With Mac OSX you can use AppleTalk or LPR printers using IP protocols for printing through Print Servers. Follow the instructions below for setting up the Print Server.
  • Page 43 DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Macintosh OS X Apple Talk/LPR Printing for Mac OS X (continued) To print, open a document and select File > Print from the menu. Select Edit Printer List from the Printer dialog box. Click Add Printer Select the printing protocol preferred, AppleTalk or LPR Printers using IP.
  • Page 44 DP-G310 User’s Manual TCP/IP Printing for Macintosh OS X Apple Talk/LPR Printing for Mac OS X (continued) AppleTalk protocol: After selecting AppleTalk the Port Name of the Print Server will be displayed.The Port Name shown here is an example only.

  • Page 45: Appletalk Printing For Mac Os9

    11-254.  Type 192.168.0.10 into the address field of your Web browser. 192.168.0.10 is the default IP Address of the DP-G310. Select the Network tab and scroll to the bottom to the AppleTalk protocol ...

  • Page 46: Networking Basics

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP In this section you will learn how to establish a network at home or work, using Microsoft Windows XP. Note: Please refer to websites such as and http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000...
  • Page 47 DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional). Click Next Enter aWorkgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes.
  • Page 48 DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes. In this window, select the best option. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected.You will run this disk on each of the computers on your network.
  • Page 49 DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard copies the files. Please read the information under Here’s how in the screen below. After you complete the Network Setup Wizard you will use the Network Setup Disk to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your network.
  • Page 50 DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics (continued) How to assign a Name to your computer To name your computer, please follow these directions in Windows XP: Click Start > right-click My Computer > Properties Select the Computer Name tab in the System Properties window.
  • Page 51 DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics (continued) How to find your IP Address in Windows 2000/XP: The computers connected to your network must be in the same IP address range. To verify the IP address, please do the following: Click on Start >...
  • Page 52 DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) technology. If you are using a DHCP-capable router you will not need to assign static IP addresses.
  • Page 53 DP-G310 User’s Manual Networking Basics Networking Basics (continued) Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Click Use the Following IP Address and enter the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS addresses. If you are connected behind a router or...

  • Page 54: Technical Specifications

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Printer Connection Printer Port: USB 2.0 Bidirectional Communication: Hewlett-Packard PJL (Printer Job Language) standard for bidirectional communication. Network Connection Network Standards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.11g Wireless Standard Network Data Transfer Rate: 10/100 Mbps (megabits per second), up to 54Mbps*...

  • Page 55: Contacting Technical Support

    Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone.

  • Page 56: Warranty

    D-Link’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by D-Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement Hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may in its sole discretion replace the defective Hardware (or any part thereof) with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
  • Page 57 Trademarks: D-Link is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective manufacturers or owners.

  • Page 58: Registration

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Registration Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. Version 3.0 Revised: 09/06/2005 D-Link Systems, Inc.

  • Page 59: Appendix: Dp-G310 Printer Compatibility List

    DP-G310 User’s Manual Printer Compatibility List Printer Compatibility List for Windows The list below has older printers we have tested with this print server. If your printer is not on the list, or purchased in the last 3 years, the printer still may work. Please contact the printer manufacturer for compatibility with print servers.