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D-Link AirPlus G DP-G301 Manual

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  • Page 1 D-Link DP-G301 AirPlus G Wireless Parallel Port Print Server Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ................3 Introduction ................... 4 Wireless Basics ..................7 Setting up the DP-G301 ..............9 Power On Self Test ................10 Using the Web Configuration ...............11 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP ............29 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 ............ 38 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me ..........

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link DP-G301 Wireless Parallel Port Print Server  Manual and Warranty on CD  Printed Quick Installation Guide  If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirements: A computer with an installed Ethernet adapter for initial ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction The D-Link DP-G301 Print Server is a 802.11g wireless Parallel Port Print Server that can also connect to your Ethernet/Fast Ethernet network. Now you can locate parallel port printer services virtually anywhere in your home or office. The DP-G301 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...

  • Page 5: External Features

    The DP-G301 offers extraordinary flexibility, operating with all major network operating systems and protocols: TCP/IP  UNIX lpr/lpd Windows NT/2000, Windows 95/98SE/ME, Windows XP NetWare 5.x NDPS LPR Remote Printing NetBEUI  Windows 2000/XP, Windows 95/98SE/ME, Microsoft LAN Manager, IBM LAN Server AppleTalk ...
  • Page 6 Rear Panel LED Indicator / Connectors Power A steady lit LED indicates proper operation of the Print Server. A steady lit LED indicates proper wired or wireless network connection. A flicker LED indicates acitivity (configuation or printing) A steady lit LED indicates your Parallel printer is printing. Network Cable Connector The Print Server rear panel has a LAN port for CAT5 Ethernet cabling.

  • Page 7: Wireless Basics

    Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings.
  • Page 8 D-Link AirPlus G devices. Installation Considerations The D-Link AirPlus G DP-G301 lets you print through your network, using a wireless connection, from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Keep in mind, however, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Dp-G301

    Setting up the DP-G301 Installing the Print Server WARNING: Configuration problems may result if the Print Server is powered up without first establishing its network connection. Follow this procedure to avoid complications at the configuration stage. Confirm proper operation of your printer before connecting the DP-G301. When you have confirmed proper operation of your printer, turn your printer power OFF.

  • Page 10: Power On Self Test

    Power ON Self-Test Every DP-G301 has been factory-tested to operate properly. When the DP-G301 is powered , 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 LPT 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 Please use an Ethernet connection for the configuration of the DP-G301. Using a CAT5 cable, connect the DP-G301 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 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Home Click on the Home tab from the tools bar of the main screen to display information about the DP-G301’s System Status and Printer Status. Home > System As shown below, the System displays the status of your print server, printer and network.
  • Page 13 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Home > Wireless Click the Wireless button in the left column to display information about the wireless LAN. Clicking Refresh will update the information. 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 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Home > Network Click the Network button in the left column to display information about the wireless LAN. Clicking Refresh will update the information. Auto IP: This field contains the current settings of TCP/IP, including DHCP/BOOTP, UPnP, and MAC Rendezvous.
  • Page 15 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Home > User Click the User button in the left column to display the user’s information. 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 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration Click on the Configuration tab from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the configuration page; it provides the configuration options that include System De- vice and Port Setting System Device and Port Setting This option will show you settings required to configure the DP-G301 Print Server.
  • Page 17 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > System Device and Port Setting System Device In this field, you can configure the basic information of your print server. Server Name: Assign a name to the print server. Location (optional): Assign a location for the print server. Admin contact (optional): Assign the Admin’s contact name for the print server.
  • Page 18 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.  Ad-Hoc: Connect to wireless clients in the Peer-to-Peer mode. SSID: Assign the SSID in this box.
  • Page 19 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Network...
  • Page 20 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 21 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. Define Users You can add/delete the user(s) to/from the User List. The User List at the bottom of the screen displays the current defined user and related information for the print server.
  • Page 22 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 23 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools Click on the Tools link from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Tools Page; it provides the control options that include Print Test , E-mail, Reset, Upgrade, and Backup. Tools > Print Test Print Test Click Test to print a test page.
  • Page 24 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Email E-mail Account You can assign an E-mail address to the print server, so that the mail from the account can be printed out directly through the printer (ASCII test only). To enable this function, enter the E-mail account in the Print Server E-mail Address box.
  • Page 25 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Email (continued) E-mail Notification You can set the print server to send a message through E-mail when the printer status changes. To enable this function, set the Enable e-mail notification for printer status changing option to Yes. Then, input the administrator’s Email address in the Admin E-mail Address box.
  • Page 26 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Tools > Upgrade Firmware Upgrade When a new version of firmware is available (e.g., downloaded from the manufacturer’s web site), you can upgrade the firmware of your print server. Click Browse to locate the firmware file, then click Apply.
  • Page 27 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. Click Browse to point to the backup file, and then click Apply.
  • Page 28 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 web site. D-Link’s support web site will provide the most up to date information on your DP-G301 Print Server. Please check the...

  • Page 29: 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-G301. For example, type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press the Enter or (Return) Key. Note: The PC’s IP Address must be in the same subnet as the Print Server’s IP Address for the two devices to communicate.
  • Page 30 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) At the Configuration window, write down the Port Name for future reference. You will need this information later in the configuration process.
  • Page 31 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Select your Connection Mode Enter the SSID of the remote access point or wireless router you wish to connect to. If you would like to set WEP Encryption, select the encryption level and the key here.
  • Page 32 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) 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. (You may wish to make a note of the IP address.)
  • Page 33 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes > Add a Printer Click Next...
  • Page 34 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Select Local Printer Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer. Click Next Select Create a new port. At the pull-down menu, highlight Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next Click Next...
  • Page 35 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Type in the IP address of the Print Server (i.e. 192.168.0.10). The Port Name will automatically be filled in. Select Custom Then click Settings Select LPR Input the Port Name of the port being used by the printer.
  • Page 36 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Click Next Click 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. Click Next...
  • Page 37 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) At this screen, you can input a name for the printer. Click Next Click Next Click Finish...

  • Page 38: 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-G301. For example, type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press the Enter or (Return) Key. Note: The PC’s IP Address must be in the same subnet as the Print Server’s IP Address for the two devices to communicate.
  • Page 39 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) At the Configuration window, write down the Port Names for future reference. You will need this information later in the configuration process.
  • Page 40 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Select your Connection Mode Enter the SSID of the remote access point or wireless router to which you wish to connect. If you would like to set WEP Encryption, select the encryption level and the key here.
  • Page 41 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) 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. (You may wish to make a note of the IP Address.)
  • Page 42 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Printers Double-click on the Add Printer icon. Click Next...
  • Page 43 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Select Local Printer Click Next Select Create a new port at the pull-down menu, highlight Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next...
  • Page 44 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click Next Type in the IP address of the Print Server in the Printer Name or IP Ad- dress field. The Port Name field will automatically be filled in. Click Next Select “Custom” Then click on Settings.
  • Page 45 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Select LPR Input the port name of the port being used by the printer. Click Click Next Click Finish...
  • Page 46 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) 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. Click Next At this screen, you can input a name for the printer.
  • Page 47 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Select Do not share this printer. Click Next Select Yes to print a test page. Click Next Click Finish The printer is now ready for print- ing with Windows 2000 on your network.

  • Page 48: Tcp/Ip Printing For Windows 98Se/Me

    TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me Open the web browser, and type in the IP Address of the DP-G301. For example, type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press the Enter or (Return) Key. Note: Your PC’s IP Address must be in the same subnet as the Print Server’s IP Address for the two devices to communicate.
  • Page 49 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) At the Configuration window, write down the Port Name for future reference. You will need this information later in the configuration process. The Port Name shown here is only an example.
  • Page 50 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me(continued) Select your Connection Mode. Enter the SSID of the remote access point or wireless router to which you wish to connect. If you would like to set WEP Encryption, select the encryption level and the key here.
  • Page 51 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me(continued) When you select TCP/IP Protocol at the Network window, the screen below will appear. (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. (You may wish to make a note of the IP address.)
  • Page 52 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel Double-click on Network Click Add Highlight Client Click Add...
  • Page 53 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) At this window, click Have Disk. Insert the DP-G301 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Select the letter representing the CD-ROM drive on your computer from the pull-down menu. Double-click on the folder lpr. 3. Highlight lpr.inf 4.
  • Page 54 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Click OK You should now be back to the Network Properties Page. Highlight LPR for TCP/IP Printing. Click Properties...
  • Page 55 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Click Add Port Type in the IP Address of the DP-G301. Make sure the Port Name is accu- rate. (The Port Name at right is just an example.) Click OK The Port name and IP Address will be displayed.
  • Page 56 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Click OK Windows will ask for a restart. Click...
  • Page 57 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Once your computer has rebooted, click on Start > Settings > Printers > Add Printer When the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, click Next. Select Network Printer. Click Next Type in the path if you know it, or click Browse.
  • Page 58 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) At the next screen, browse for the printer port. Highlight the port as shown. (The Port Name in this window is just an example.) Click OK If the network path is not specified, type in the IP Address of the DP-G301 and the Port Name.
  • Page 59 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Select Yes to print a test page. Click Finish Go to Start > Settings > Printers Check to see that your printer is installed.

  • Page 60: Unix/Linux Printing (See Ps Admin Manual On Cd-Rom)

    Unix/Linux Printing Please refer to the PS Admin Manual on the CD included with your purchase for information on setting up the Print Server in Unix/Linux.

  • Page 61: Setting Up Appletalk Or Lpr Printing In Mac Osx

    Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Print- ing in Mac OS X Note: Mac OS printing with this print server is sup- ported by PostScript printers only! With Mac OSX you can use AppleTalk or LPR printers using IP protocols for print- ing through Print Servers.
  • Page 62 Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) The default IP address of the Print Server is 192.168.0.10. Manually change your IP Address to 102.168.0.x, where x is any number between 1 and 254 (except 10 which is the IP Address of the Print Server.) The IP Addresses...
  • Page 63 Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in 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.
  • Page 64 Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) Select the printing protocol preferred, AppleTalk or LPR Printers using IP. In this example, AppleTalk has been PS - 116688-U1 Laserwriter selected. AppleTalk protocol: After selecting AppleTalk the Port PS - 116688-U1 Laserwriter Name of the Print...
  • Page 65 Setting up Apple Talk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) LPR Printers using IP protocol: When you select LPR Printers using IP Proto- col, this window will ap- pear. Type the IP Address of PS-116688 - U1 the Print Server into the LPR Printer’s Address field.

  • Page 66: Setting Up Appletalk Printing In Mac Os9

    Setting up Apple Talk Printing in Mac OS 9 Note: Mac OS printing with this print server sup- ports PostScript printers only! The AppleTalk network protocol is used with computers using the MacOS operating system. It can be used for network communications over standard Ethernet or Fast Ethernet using the EtherTalk transport, or over a proprietary low-speed LocalTalk transport.

  • Page 67: Printing From Mac Os Client Workstation

    Printing from Mac OS Client Workstations The exact procedure for selecting a PostScript printer connected to your Print Server may vary slightly, depending on what printer driver version you are using. The procedure described below assumes you are using the LaserWriter 8. To choose a printer connected to your Print Server as your Mac OS workstation’s default printer, Open the Chooser by selecting Chooser from the Apple menu.
  • Page 68 Printing from Mac OS Client Workstations (Continued) If you have not previously set this printer as the default, your computer will prompt you for a PostScript Printer Description file. Choose Select PPD. Select the appropriate printer description file for your printer. Click Open.

  • Page 69: 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 web sites such as http://www.homenethelp.com http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or 98SE.
  • Page 70 Networking Basics (continued) Please follow all the instructions in this window: Click Next In this window, select the best description of your computer. If your computer connects to the Internet through a gateway/router, select the second option as shown. Click Next...
  • Page 71 Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional.) Click Next Enter a Workgroup name. All comput- ers on your network should have the same Workgroup name. Click Next...
  • Page 72 Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard ap- plies the changes. When the changes are complete, click Next. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard configures the computer. This may take a few minutes.
  • Page 73 Networking Basics (continued) 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. Click Next Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A.
  • Page 74 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 75 Networking Basics (continued) Please read the information on this screen, then click Finish to complete the Network Setup Wizard. The new settings will take effect when you restart the computer. Click Yes to restart the computer. You have completed configuring this computer. Next, you will need to run the Network Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network.
  • Page 76 Networking Basics (continued) How to assign a Name to your computer To name your computer, please follow these directions in Windows XP: Click Start (in the lower left corner of the screen)  Right-click My Computer  Select Properties  Select the Computer ...
  • Page 77 Networking Basics (continued) How to assign a Name to your Computer n this window, enter the  Computer name. Select Workgroup and  enter the name of the Workgroup. All computers on your  network must have the same Workgroup name. Click OK ...
  • Page 78 Networking Basics (continued) How to find your IP Address in Windows XP This window will appear. Click the  Support tab Click Close  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.
  • Page 79 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Double-click  Network Connections Right-click Local Area  Connections Double-click  Properties...
  • Page 80 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a Static IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Click Internet Protocol  (TCP/IP) Click Properties  Select Use the following  IP address in the Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) Properties window. Input your IP address and  subnet mask.

  • Page 81: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Printer Connection Printer Port: Parallel 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* Network Connector: CAT5 cable Network Protocols Ethernet Frame Types: 802.2, 802.3, Ethernet II, SNAP (auto-switching)

  • Page 82: Contacting Technical Support

    Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link web site. 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 web site, or by phone.

  • Page 83: Warranty

    Warranty Period from the date of original retail purchase. If a material defect is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware, the price paid by the original purchaser for the defective Hardware will be refunded by D-Link upon return to D-Link of the defective Hardware.
  • Page 84 Herrmann, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-4160. D-Link will not be held responsible for any packages that are lost in transit to D-Link. The repaired or replaced packages will be shipped to the customer via UPS Ground or any common carrier selected by D-Link, with shipping charges prepaid. Expedited shipping is available if shipping charges are prepaid by the customer and upon request.
  • Page 85 D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976. Contents are subject to change without prior notice. Copyright 2002 by D-Link ©...

  • Page 86: Registration

    Registration Product registration is entirely voluntary and failure to complete or return this form will not diminish your warranty rights. (07/13/2005)

  • Page 87: Appendix: Dp-G301 Printer Compatibility List

    Appendix: DP-G301 Printer Compatibility List For Windows The Canon Printer The Lexmark Printer Canon BJC-255SP Lexmark 4039 10R Canon BJ-330 Lexmark 5700 Canon BJC-600, 620 Canon BJC-2000SP Lexmark Optra Color 45 Canon BJC-4100 Lexmark Optra C710 Canon BJC- 4300 Lexmark Optra E, E+, E310 Canon BJC- 4500 Lexmark Optra K1220 Canon BJC- 4550...
  • Page 88 Appendix: DP-G301 Printer Compatibility List for Windows The Other Printer The HP Printer Brother HL-1260 HP LaserJet III CD T120 HP LaserJet 4P, 4L, 4V Citizen GSX-230 HP LaserJet 5L Futek 84+ HP LaserJet 6P, 6L OKI ML-391 HP LaserJet 1100, 1100A OKIdata OL-400 HP LaserJet 1200 Olivetti JP450...

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