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  • Page 1 WFP-151U 11n Wireless Multi-function Print Server User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 OvisLink Corp. has made the best effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this user’s guide. However, we are not liable for the inaccuracies or errors in this guide. Please use with caution. All information is subject to change without notice All Trademarks are properties of their respective holders. AirLive SNMP-24MGB User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Overview....................1 1.2 How to Use This Guide ................2 1.3 Firmware Upgrade and Tech Support ..........3 1.4 Features....................4 2. Installing the WFP-151U ................5 2.1 Before You Start ...................5 2.2 Package Content .................5 2.3 Knowing your WFP-151U ..............6 2.4 Hardware Installation ................6 2.5 LED Table ....................7...
  • Page 4 5.5 General Configuration................38 5.6 TCP/IP Configuration .................39 5.7 System Configuration.................41 5.8 Wireless Configuration...............42 5.9 MFP Server Management..............50 5.10 Report ....................51 6. Web Management in WFP-151U..............52 6.1 Menu Structure of WFP-151U............52 6.2 Login ....................54 6.3 Device Setup ..................55 6.3.1 System.......................55 6.3.2 Device......................55 6.3.3 TCP/IP .......................56...
  • Page 5 9.2.3 Verify MFP Server’s IP Address...............105 9.2.4 Configure Remote LPD Printing on the Host ...........105 10. MFP Server Installation in MAC OS............108 10.1 MAC 10.4.x ..................108 10.2 MAC 10.3.x ..................108 11. Troubleshooting...................113 12. Specifications..................117 13. Network Glossary ................119 AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction 1.1 Overview Thank you for purchasing and using WFP-151U. This MFP server allows your Multi-function, all-in-one printer (called for short: MFP) or printer to become a shared device on the network. Unlike many print servers, it can communicate with MFP and printer as if it is connected directly to your computer.

  • Page 7: How To Use This Guide

    Recommended Reading Chapter 1: This chapter explains the basic information for WFP-151U. It is a must read. Chapter 2: This chapter is about hardware and software installation. You should read through the entire chapter.

  • Page 8: Firmware Upgrade And Tech Support

    FAQ are frequently updated with latest information. In addition, you might find new firmwares that either increase software functions or provide bug fixes for WFP-151U. You can reach our on-line support center at the following link: http://www.airlive.com/support/support_2.jsp Since 2009, AirLive has added the “Newsletter Instant Support System” on our website.

  • Page 9: Features

    Supports Web-based management and Windows Configuration Utility Provides easy-to-use installation and setup programs Supports Fault-Tolerant Upgrade capability Supported operating system MFP Server: Windows 2000 SP4 above/XP SP1 above/Vista (32-bit/64-bit) Print Server: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, MAC OS 9.x above and Linux/Unix AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Installing The Wfp-151U

    WFP-151U 5V Power Adapter User Guide Quick Installation (CD-ROM) Guide Compare the contents of your WFP-151U package with the standard checklist above. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local dealer for service. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Knowing Your Wfp-151U

    Below are descriptions and diagrams of the product: 2.4 Hardware Installation Set the WFP-151U on a sufficiently large flat space with a power outlet nearby. The surface where you put your WFP-151U should be clean, smooth, level and sturdy. Make sure there is enough clearance around the WFP-151U to allow attachment of cables, power adapter and allow air circulation.

  • Page 12: Led Table

    PC is disconnected WLAN Green WFP-151U is connected to wireless AP/Router. Blink WFP-151U is receiving or transmitting data via wireless connection or trying to connect to AP/Router WFP-151U is disabled 2.6 Software Installation Before you start, you should check your computer’s operating system. This program can be run in Windows 2000 SP4 above, Windows XP SP1 above and Windows Vista.
  • Page 13 2. Installing the WFP-151U previous version. 1. Insert the CD shipped along with the MFP Server into your CD-ROM drive. The Autorun.exe program should be executed automatically. If not, run Autorun.exe manually from CD-ROM drive’s root directory 2. The following screen will be displayed. Click “Driver and Utility”.
  • Page 14 2. Installing the WFP-151U 4. Click “Next” to install the MFP Server utilities in the default folder or click “Change” to specify the destination folder where you would like to install the MFP Server utilities. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 15 2. Installing the WFP-151U 5. Click the” Continue Anyway button “ for software installation 6. The system starts installing the MFP Server Utilities. 7. The “MFP Server Configuration” screen is displayed. If you want to configure the MFP Server, please click “Next” directly. Or you can select “No, I will configure the MFP Server later”...
  • Page 16 9. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server you have selected to login the MFP Server. The default “User Name” is “admin”; default “Password” is “airlive.” 10. Set the “Alias Name” and the “MFP Server Description” to the MFP Server here. Click on “Next”.
  • Page 17 2. Installing the WFP-151U 11. Please set the network settings for the MFP Server manually. By default, the network settings are as follows. IP Address: 192.168.2.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 If you have selected “DHCP”, the MFP Server will try to determine your network settings automatically.
  • Page 18 2. Installing the WFP-151U 12. The “Wireless Network Settings” screen will allow you to connect your wireless MFP Server to your wireless router, access point, or point-to-point ad-hoc connection. The MFP Server will automatically scan the wireless networks nearby. Please select the appropriate wireless network that you would like to connect from the list and click “Next”.
  • Page 19 2. Installing the WFP-151U 14. The configurations are finished. Please click “Finish” to apply new settings. 15. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. Note: If the Windows XP Firewall in your system has been enabled, the MFP Server will automatically open ports for the MFP Server programs smoothly run in your system. It will not cause abnormal behaviors or unsafe on your system.

  • Page 20: Mfp Server Utilities

    2. Installing the WFP-151U 16. Choose if you want to run the “MFP Manager” utility automatically when Windows starts. It is recommended to enable the setting. 17. The default wireless setting is “Auto” mode. The MFP Server will detect if the MFP Server is connected to a wired LAN network through the attached Ethernet cable.

  • Page 21: Install Mfp Drivers/Utilities

    2. Installing the WFP-151U MFP Manager – Allows you to manage the connection between the MFP and your computer for sharing MFP function. Server Configuration – Allows you to configure the MFP Server’s IP Address, network protocols and other advanced features. It also allows you to manage the MFP Server.

  • Page 22: Never Install Mfp Driver/Utilities

    2. Installing the WFP-151U 2.8.1 Never Install MFP Driver/Utilities Before the installation, please read the manual of the MFP. Some MFP requires users to install the drivers/utilities before connecting the MFP to your computer. Some MFP requires connecting the MFP to your computer during the installation. Please refer to the below illustration of “HP ALL-In-One Series”...

  • Page 23: Mfp Drivers/Utilities Has Been Installed

    2. Installing the WFP-151U 2. The Windows will detect the new hardware and prompt to install the MFP Server drivers and then the MFP drivers. When the system stops prompting, the drivers are all installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, please insert the installation CD of the MFP and designated to find drivers in the CD.
  • Page 24 2. Installing the WFP-151U 2. The Windows will detect the new hardware and prompt to install the MFP Server drivers and then the MFP drivers. When the system stops prompting, the drivers are all installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, please insert the installation CD of the MFP and designated to find drivers in the CD.

  • Page 25: Using The Wfp-151U

    Tip 2: It is recommended to enable “Auto Release” setting. The WFP-151U Server will auto release your connection to the WFP-151U after a period of idle time that you have assigned. So the WFP-151U will not be occupied too long and other users can share the WFP-151U frequently.

  • Page 26: Share Print

    Tip: If you have sent a printing job to the WFP-151U while the WFP-151U is connecting by a user, you may be prompted that the device is not found or the document is failed to print.

  • Page 27: Share Scan

    3 Using the WFP-151U 3.3 Share Scan Most of the MFP provides scan utility for users. You can scan pictures or documents through the utility. In Windows XP and Windows Vista, user can also scan from Windows XP and Windows Vista scanning utility.

  • Page 28: Share Card Reader

    3. Using the WFP-151U 3.4 Share Card Reader If the MFP supports card reader function, you can read the files from the plugged card reader through the MFP Server. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Fax A File

    Example: Fax through HP Officejet 5600 Series After the WFP-151U is installed, there is a fax device will be added to “Printers and Faxes” in the Windows. When you have connected to the WFP-151U by clicking “Connect” in the “MFP Manager”, you can fax a file through the WFP-151U to the fax device.
  • Page 30 3. Using the WFP-151U AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Mfp Manager

    Server will release your connection after a period of idle time that you have assigned. If you unplug the USB cable or turn off the WFP-151U while using, the device will not display in the list. After you reconnect the USB cable or turn on MFP, you have to click “Refresh”...
  • Page 32 MFP. Refresh the “MFP Server List” immediately. Refresh Connect Let the MFP be connected to your computer. Disconnect Disconnect the selected MFP. Add to My Favorite Add the MFP Servers that you frequently use to “My AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: My Favorite

    MFP Server. MFP Server/MFP The information listed here are the same as MFP Server Information List Refresh Refresh the “MFP Server List” immediately. Connect Let the MFP be connected to your computer. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Auto Connect List

    To add the MFP to the Auto Connect List, please follow the steps below. 1. Click “Add” from the “Auto Connect List”. 2. The MFP Servers within the network will be displayed in the following screen. Select the MFP Server you would like to add to the list. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 It will cause unformatted messages to be printed out. “Keep connecting for 30 second(s) after printing has been finished (5-60)” is enabled by default. It will help to avoid this kind of situation. 4. The setup is finished. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Quick Setup

    Right click on the MFP Server icon in the system tray you can see the MFP servers you have designated to “My Favorite List”. You can directly connect or disconnect the MFP and check the MFP information from the here easily. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Option Settings

    Minimized when start Minimized the “MFP Manager” to an icon in the MFP Manager system tray when you start the “MFP Manager”. By default, it is disabled. Refresh status every Setup the refresh interval for device status update. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Search For Mfp Server

    Address of the MFP Server to do the remote search. The MFP Server in the “Remote MFP Server List” will be added to the “MFP Server List” for you to configure. Note: If the remote MFP Server you have searched is behind NAT Router, the MFP Server may not operate normally. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Server Configuration

    MFP Server Management: For administrator to manage the MFP Server. Administrator can force disconnect the current connection of the MFP Server. Report: List the some information of All Available MFP Servers on the Network. We will explain each function separately in the following section. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Search For All Available Mfp Server

    All available MFP Servers will be listed under “Server Group” on the left side of the window. You must select the MFP Server you would like to configure from the list. The system will, at the same time, display the selected MFP Server’s status on the right side of the window. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Status Of Mfp Server

    MAC ID, Model Type, Firmware Version, status of each server port, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and supported printing protocols…etc. You can refresh the MFP Server’s status by pressing the “Refresh” button You can restart the MFP Server by pressing the “Reboot” button AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Setup The Mfp Server

    “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server. The default values are: User Name: admin, Password: airlive. Tip: When you have finished the settings, please click “ ” to restart the MFP Server to let the settings take effect. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: General Configuration

    Server when you are searching for the MFP Server by the “Server Manger” utility. User Name / Password is used to authenticate the administrator to login the MFP Server for configuring it from the “Server Manger” utility or the Web Management tool. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Tcp/Ip Configuration

    If no DHCP Server is present, you have to assign the information manually. Static IP – Manually assign the IP address information in the same network with your computer to the MFP Server. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 IP within the range for each DHCP client. Disable – The DHCP Server is disabled. You have to build up a DHCP Server in the network or set the IP Address for each client manually. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: System Configuration

    Ethernet cable, the MFP Server will run in wireless LAN mode. Users can plug the Ethernet cable to the MFP Server at the first, after configuring the MFP Server features and wireless settings; they can unplug the Ethernet cable to enable the AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Wireless Configuration

    Ethernet cable again, restart the MFP Server and configure the MFP Server through Ethernet until the wireless LAN settings are correct. The default settings of the MFP Server wireless function are as follows. Mode: Ad Hoc; SSID: Default; Channel: 11 AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 48 Disable – Disable the wireless function, the MFP Server’s wireless LAN will be always disabled and Ethernet will be always enabled. After selecting the operation modes of the wireless function, click “Next” to go to further detailed configuration. Infrastructure Mode AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 The table will list the available access points near the MFP Server. Select an access point in the list and click “Next”. If you cannot find the access point that you want to use, click “Scan” to let the MFP Server scan again. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 Server automatically select the channel that is the same with the wireless station that you want to connect or manually assign a channel. If you select to let the MFP Server scan for an active wireless station, the following window will pop up. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 51 “WEP(HEX)”. If you want to use WPA-PSK, you have to select “WPA-shared key” or “WPA-None” specified for Ad Hoc mode. The wireless security setting should be the same with other wireless devices in the same network. WEP Security Mode AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 52 Key 1 to Key 4 – Enter four key values by following the rules below and select one key as the default key. If the key length is 64-bit, enter 10-digit Hex values or 5-digit ASCII values as the encryption AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 WPA-shared key or WPA-None Security Mode “WPA-shared key” (for an infrastructure network) or “WPA-None” (enables WPA security for your ad hoc network) requires users to select the advanced encryption methods, i.e. TKIP or AES and enter a set of shared key. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 54 IP settings. If you manually assign the IP settings, you have to enter IP address, subnet mask and default gateway address. When you finish configuring the IP settings, click “Next” to confirm the IP Address configuration. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Mfp Server Management

    MFP, administrator can force to disconnect the connection and let the MFP be free to use. MFP Server Description: Enter 15 digits description of the MFP Server such as location or other information to help user to find the MFP Server easily. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Report

    Report window will pop up. The report lists basic information of all available MFP Servers on the network. The information includes Device Name, MAC ID, Model Type and Firmware Version of MFP Server. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Web Management In Wfp-151U

    Address, User Name and Password settings of the MFP Server are as follows. IP Address: 192.168.2.2 User Name: admin Password: airlive 6.1 Menu Structure of WFP-151U The web management menu of WFP-151U is divided into 3 parts: Top Bar, Side Menu Bar, and Main Screen. Top Bar Side Menu Main Screen Top Bar: It display main three menus, Device Setup.
  • Page 58 6. Web Management in WFP-151U Side Menu: All management functions will show in Side Menu, you can choose any one of them to configure its setting. The detailed introduction for all management function will explain in below chapters. The following list is the full function tree for web user interface.

  • Page 59: Login

    Server. After entering the IP address of the MFP Server, a login page display. You have to enter correct “User Name” and “Password” before going to the Web Management pages. Note: Default User Name is “admin”, default password is “airlive”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Device Setup

    6. Web Management in WFP-151U 6.3 Device Setup 6.3.1 System System Information includes “Device Name”, “MFP Server Name”, “Model Type”, “Firmware Version”, “MAC Address”, “Wireless Configuration”, and the protocols enabled status, etc. 6.3.2 Device This page lists information and the status of MFP or printer connected to the MFP Server port.

  • Page 61: Tcp/Ip

    6. Web Management in WFP-151U Connected: a user clicks “Connect” button in the “MFP Manager” utility, and the connection between the user’s computer and the MFP is built. Ready: the MFP or printer is not connected by a user and is ready to use.

  • Page 62: System

    6. Web Management in WFP-151U 6.4.1 System You can change the MFP Server name and port name from here. MFP Server Name: the name of the MFP Server. You can use this name to identify the MFP server when you are searching for if using by the “Server Manager” utilities.

  • Page 63: Wireless Setting

    MFP Server by the “Server Manager” utilities. Password, enter the password you want to change to the MFP Server. The password can be up to 7-digit alphanumeric format. The default password is “airlive”. Re-type Password, enter the same password for the MFP Server again.
  • Page 64 6. Web Management in WFP-151U wired or wireless network. If “Disable” is selected, the MFP Server can only connect to the network through wired Ethernet. If “Enable” is selected, the MFP Server can only connect to the network through Wireless LAN. If “Auto” is selected, the MFP Server can automatically decide to enable or disable the wireless function.
  • Page 65 6. Web Management in WFP-151U You can use this “Site Survey” function to search for available access points in you location. In the list is the information of all available access points or wireless stations, includes SSID, BSSID, Channel, Type, Encryption and Signal Strength. You can select one wireless device in the list for this MFP Server to associate with or you have to go back to Wireless page to manually setup the wireless parameters.
  • Page 66 6. Web Management in WFP-151U Hexadecimal digits (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) to be the WEP Key. PassPhrase – A “PassPhrase” simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for the MFP Server. Default Key – Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data. Only the key you select it in the “Default key”...
  • Page 67 6. Web Management in WFP-151U packets. This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security. AES – AES has been developed to ensure the highest degree of security and authenticity for digital information and it is the most advanced solution defined by IEEE 802.11i for the security in the wireless network.

  • Page 68: Tcp/Ip

    6. Web Management in WFP-151U 6.4.3 TCP/IP You can configure the MFP Server to automatically get IP from DHCP server or manually specify static IP. If you need the MFP Server to automatically get an IP from DHCP server, select “Enable Obtain TCP/IP Settings Automatically (Use DHCP/ BOOTP)”.

  • Page 69: Save Setting

    6. Web Management in WFP-151U 6.4.4 Save Setting After configuring the MFP Server, you have to click the “Save Settings” to save the settings and restart the system. 6.5 System Tools 6.5.1 Load Default AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Upgrade Firmware From Browser

    6. Web Management in WFP-151U You can use this page to restore the factory default settings. All of your previous setup will be cleared. 6.5.2 Upgrade Firmware from Browser You can upgrade new firmware for this MFP Server in this page. Click “Browse” to select the new firmware in your storage and then click “OK”, the firmware will be updated in...

  • Page 71: Printing Protocols

    7. Printing Protocols Printing Protocols In this chapter, we will explain three main printing protocols in WFP-151U. Different protocols can be used in different network structure for your need. 7.1 LPR Printing LPR Printing (Line Printer Remote technology) allows users to connect to MFPs or printers via TCP/IP for printing sharing.
  • Page 72 7. Printing Protocols 4. Select “Local Printer attached to this computer” and click “Next”. 5. Choose “Create a new port” and “Standard TCP/IP Port”. Click “Next”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 73 6. Please make sure that the MFP Server and the MFP or Printer have turned on and connected to the network correctly before you continue. Click “Next”. 7. Enter the IP Address of the MFP Server in the “Printer Name or IP Address”. Click AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 74 7. Printing Protocols “Next”. 8. Select “Custom” and click “Settings”. When you have finished the settings at step 9, click “Next” to continue. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 75 7. Printing Protocols 9. Select “LPR” and enter “lpt1” in the “Queue Name”, click “OK”. By default the queue name of the MFP Server is “lpt1”. 10. Click “Finish”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 76 “Have Disk…” to install the driver of the printer. After installation, the printer model will be added to the list. 12. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not. Click “Next”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Raw Printing

    Note that the following procedures are running in Windows XP, for Windows 2000/2003, the procedures are similar. 1. Click “Start”, choose “Settings” and select “Printers and Faxes”. 2. Click “Add a Printer”. 3. The “Add Printer Wizard” is displayed. Click “Next”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 78 7. Printing Protocols 4. Select “Local Printer attached to this computer” and click “Next”. 5. Choose “Create a new port” and “Standard TCP/IP Port”. Click “Next”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 79 6. Please make sure that the MFP Server and the MFP or Printer have turned on and connected to the network correctly before you continue. Click “Next”. 7. Enter the IP Address of the MFP Server in the “Printer Name or IP Address”. Click “Next”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 80 8. Select “Custom” and click “Settings”. When you have finished the settings at step 9, click “Next” to continue. 9. Select “RAW” and enter “lpt1” in the “Queue Name”, click “OK”. By default the queue name of the MFP Server is “lpt1”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 81 7. Printing Protocols 10. Click “Finish”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 82 “Have Disk…” to install the driver of the printer. After installation, the printer model will be added to the list. 12. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not. Click “Next”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Ipp Printing

    IP to the MFP Server. You also have to make sure that any gateway, router or firewall does not block IPP protocol if you have these gateway devices installed in your network. 7.3.1.2 Client Side You only need to perform Window’s standard Add New Printer procedure. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 84 1. Click “Start”, choose “Settings” and select “Printers and Faxes”. 2. Click “Add a Printer”. 3. The “Add Printer Wizard” is displayed. Click “Next”. 4. Select “A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer”. Click “Next”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 85 6. Select a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click “Next”. If your printer is not in the list, click “Have Disk…” to install the driver of the printer. After installation, the printer model will be added to the list. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 86 7. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not. Click “Next”. 8. You have added the network printer to the PC successfully. The information of the printer is displayed in the windows. Click “Finish”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 87 7. Printing Protocols AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 88: Mfp Server Installation In Win98Se/Me/Nt

    1. Insert the CD shipped along with the MFP server into your CD-ROM drive. The Autorun.exe program should be executed automatically. If not, run Autorun.exe manually from CD-ROM drive’s root directory. 2. The following screen will be displayed. Click “Driver and Utility”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 89 3. The “MFP Server Utilities - InstallShield Wizard” is displayed, click "Next". 4. Click “Next” to install the MFP Server utilities in the default folder or click “Change” to specify the destination folder where you would like to install the MFP Server utilities. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 90 8. MFP Server Installation in Win98SE/ME/NT 5. Click the” Continue Anyway button “ for software installation 6. The system starts installing the MFP Server Utilities. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 91 7. The “MFP Server Configuration” screen is displayed. If you want to configure the MFP Server, please click “Next” directly. Or you can select “No, I will configure the MFP Server later” and click “Next” to complete the installation. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 92 9. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server you have selected to login the MFP Server. The default “User Name” is “admin”; default “Password” is “airlive”. 10. Set the “Alias Name” and the “MFP Server Description” to the MFP Server here. Click on “Next”.
  • Page 93 “Next”. Please make sure that you have set the right settings before going to the next step. If you don’t want to set it now, please click “Cancel” to finish the installation. You can then use the “Server Manager” utility to configure the MFP Server. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 94 You may choose to scan for the wireless access point or router (Infrastructure mode) or the wireless adapters (Ad Hoc mode). Or, you can manually enter the wireless network information (Manual mode). By default, the wireless settings are as below. Mode: Infrastructure SSID: Default Channel: 11 AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 95 You have to select the “Security Mode” and enter the key the same as the settings on your wireless devices. For more information about the security settings, please refer to the Chapter 4. 14. The configurations are finished. Please click “Finish” to apply new settings. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 96 Note: If the Windows XP Firewall in your system has been enabled, the MFP Server will automatically open ports for the MFP Server programs smoothly run in your system. It will not cause abnormal behaviors or unsafe on your system. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Server Utilities

    For more detailed information about wireless setting, please refer to Chapter 4. 8.2 Server Utilities After the installation is completed, there will be three utilities and a text file in the MFP Server’s Program folder. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 98: Network Port Setup

    About Version – Display the version of each utility including in the MFP Server software programs. 8.3 Network Port Setup “Network Port Setup” Utility offers a very simple method to add or remove MFP Server’s printer port from the client’s computer. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 99: Add Printer

    Windows. Note that following “Add Printer” steps are running in Windows 98SE, the steps in other Operating Systems are similar. 1. Click “Start”, choose “Settings” and select “Printers”. 2. Click “Add Printer”. 3. The “Add Printer Wizard” is displayed. Click “Next”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 100 5. Select a suitable printer manufacturer and the printer model and click “Next”. If your printer is not in the list, click “Have Disk…” to install the driver of the printer. After installation, the printer model will be added to the list. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 101 8. MFP Server Installation in Win98SE/ME/NT 6. Choose the suitable “Print Server Network Port” and click “Next”. 7. Please enter the new name for the printer or click “Next” to keep the default printer name. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 102 8. Choose to print the test page or not. It is recommended to print a test page. Click “Finish”. 9. The drivers of the printer will be installed. After complete the installation, the printer has been added to your computer. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 103 8. MFP Server Installation in Win98SE/ME/NT AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 104: Mfp Server Installation In Unix/Linux

    Mode, we follow the settings in the Fedora Core 4 system. If you are in different system, you can refer to the configurations in the Console Mode. 9.1 GUI Mode 1. Select “Printing” from “System Settings”. 2. Click “New” to add the MFP or printer with the MFP Server. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 105 9. MFP Server Installation in UNIX/Linux 3. Click “Forward”. 4. Set the printer queue name and the short description of the MFP or printer and click “Forward”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 106 Select a queue type: Select “Network Unix (LPD)” as the queue type. Server: Enter the IP Address of the MFP Server, for example: 192.168.2.253. Queue: Set the queue name to lpt1. 6. Select the MFP or printer manufacturer and model and click “Forward”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 107 9. MFP Server Installation in UNIX/Linux 7. Please review the settings. If the settings are no problem, click “Finish” 8. To print a test page and apply all the settings, please click “Yes”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 108: Console Mode

    2. Set up MFP Server’s IP address. 3. Verify MFP Server’s IP Address. 4. Configure remote LPD printing on the host. 5. Print a test page. In the next sections, we will describe these five procedures step by step. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 109: Enable Mfp Server's Tcp/Ip Support

    BOOTP configuration. To rebuild the NIS map, please refer to your system documentation. To configure the IP address data for the BOOTP server, you will need to log in the host of BOOTP server as the superuser (root). Perform the following steps to add address entries, AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 110: Verify Mfp Server's Ip Address

    9.2.4 Configure Remote LPD Printing on the Host The procedure you use to configure your Unix/Linux host(s) to allow printing to your network remote MFP Server varies between different varieties of Unix/Linux. The AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 111 775 /var/spool/lpd/pserverd 3. Add an entry to the host’s /etc/printcap file, similar to the following: printer-name:\ :lp=:\ :rm=203.66.191.186:\ :rp=lpt1:\ :lf=/var/spool/lpd/pserverd.log:\ :sd=/var/spool/lpd/pserverd:\ :mx#0: Lines should be indented with tabs. More than one printer name can be used, with AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 112 The rp= entry should correspond to the port name of the remote printer. The values should be one of lpt1, lpt2 or lpt3 depends on the printer port. The MFP Server should now be available for printing from your Unix/Linux host. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 113: Mfp Server Installation In Mac Os

    Printer: Select the MFP or printer model that is attached to the MFP Server. 5. Click “Add” to complete the MFP or printer installation. 10.2 MAC 10.3.x To enable LPR Printing in Macintosh 10.3.x, please follow the procedures below. 1. In the Desktop, click “System Preferences”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 114 10. MFP Server Installation in MAC OS 2. Click “Print & Fax”. 3. From the “Print & Fax” screen, click “Set Up Printers…”. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 115 Printer Address: Input the IP Address of the MFP Server Queue Name: The queue name of the MFP Server is “lpt1”. Printer Model: Select the MFP or Printer Model that is attached to the MFP Server. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 116 10. MFP Server Installation in MAC OS 6. The MFP Server is installed completely. You can see it in the “Printer List”. 7. You can print a file to check whether the MFP Server is installed successfully. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 117 10. MFP Server Installation in MAC OS AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1 1. This section is intended to help you solve the most common problems on the WFP-151U. 1. This product is not found even after searching by the “MFP Manager”. Check if the power adapter and the network cable are connected to the MFP Server properly.
  • Page 119 Some firewalls, for example, the “Network Access Manager” firewall program attached with nVidia network card may block the communication between MFP Server and your computer; you have to add the MFP Server programs to the exception list of your firewall. The programs are as follows. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 120 1. Right click the printer from “Printer and Faxes” in the Windows. 2. Select “Properties” and select “Ports”. 3. Uncheck the “Enable bidirectional support “. Check if the MFP you are using is in the “Compatibility List” in Appendix or contact AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 121 11. Troubleshooting your dealer. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 122: Specifications

    12. Specifications Specifications This section provides the specifications of WFP-151U, and the following table lists these specifications. Chipset RT 3050 Standard IEEE802.3 10BASE-T IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX/100BASE-FX IEEE802.11 n/b/g Interface 1 x 10/100Mbps ports, Auto-negotiation, Auto-MDIX ports 1 x USB 2.0 Type A...
  • Page 123 Print Only Windows 98SE/Me/2003 Mac OS 9.X or above LINUX/UNIX Temperature Operating: 0 to 40°C Humidity 10~90% (Non-condensing) 5V DC, 1A Power Adaptor Power Produce Weight (g) 65 g Dimensions 75 x 60 x 20 mm AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

  • Page 124: Network Glossary

    802.11b devices. 802.11n A standard provides a throughput up to 150 Mbps using MIMO technology. It operates in the 2.4 and/or 5 GHz frequency band. 802.11n devices are backward compatible with 802.11b/g devices even 802.11a devices. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 125 Each Ethernet device has its own unique address. The first 6 digits are unique for each device manufacturers. When a network device has MAC access control feature, only the devices with the approved MAC address can connect with the network. Mbps AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 126 Wireless Router can connect together to form one single wireless network without using wired uplinks. WDS associate each other by MAC address, each device Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity. An interoperability certification for wireless local area network (LAN) AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...
  • Page 127 Wi-Fi Alliance (also known as WECA). WLAN Wireless Local Area Network. A type of local-area network that uses high-frequency radio waves rather than wires to communicate between nodes. The most popular standard for WLAN is the 802.11 standards. AirLive WFP-151U User’s Manual...

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