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NetComm NP5000 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Section 9 - Network Server Configuration ..............68 Windows NT Server ..................68 Unix Systems ....................71 Registering your NetComm Product ................72 Warranty Registration Form ................73 Product Warranty .................... 75 www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 2 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 3: Section 1 - Introduction

    Section 1 - Introduction The NetComm Mini Print Server has been designed to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution and allowing one printer to be shared between multiple computers. It is packed with features, including: ■ Versatility. The Wireless Print Server supports up to four protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI.

  • Page 4: Section 2 - Connecting Your Wireless Print Server

    Green LED remains lit or flashes, the Wireless Print Server is ready. The Red Error LED will remain flashing if the Wireless Print Server can't connect to the printer. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 4 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 5: Diagnostic Push Button

    No power. Status Green Power on. Error Hardware error WLAN IdleFlashing Transmitting or receiving data through the Wireless LAN. IdleFlashing Transmitting or receiving data through the LAN. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 5...
  • Page 6 Should the signal be inadequate in an area where you wish to use your wireless network, consider adding Access Points to increase the signal strength in that area. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 6 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 7: How To Make Your Wireless Network More Secure

    ■ Enable Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption The 802.11b standard, which your NetComm WLAN device is based on, permits Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Depending on what other hardware you use your Wireless Print Server with, there are two levels of WEP typically available: 64-bit encryption (based on a 40-bit encryption key), and 128-bit encryption (based on a 104-bit key).

  • Page 8: Section 3 - Configuring Your Wireless Print Server

    The Wireless Print Server can be accessed directly through a web browser for advanced configuration and management. See Section 6 for details on using Web Based Configuration. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 8 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 9: Using The Windows Wizard

    3. Click Next on the first screen of the Wizard, to view a list of Print Servers on your LAN. 4. Select your new Wireless Print Server , then click Next to continue. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 9...
  • Page 10 For details about each setting, refer to the following section on Wireless Configuration. 8. Click Finish to save the data to the Wireless Print Server . Note: To install the Wizard on your computer, use the "Installation" option. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 10 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 11 If all else fails, connect your Wireless Print Server by LAN or directly to a computer using a cross-over cable and change the settings to allow the Wireless Print Server to be accessed on your Network. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 11...

  • Page 12: Wireless Configuration

    Hoc group available, the Wireless Print Server will create the group using its own Channel number. WEP Settings Must match the other Wireless stations. Must match the Access Point. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 12 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 13: Section 4 - Configuring Your Computers

    Unix users - refer to the Unix Manual on the CD-ROM, in the Manual/Unix directory. ■ Macintosh users - refer to the Macintosh section of the User Guide. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 13...
  • Page 14 If required, you can also install TCP/IP. However, depending on your LAN environment, TCP/IP may require further configuration. 3. If either protocol is already installed, proceed with installation. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 14 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 15: Windows Peer-To-Peer Printing

    Wizard will appear. Click next to continue and when prompted, enter the IP Address of the Wireless Print Server in the Printer Name or IP Address field, then click Next. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 15...
  • Page 16 Ensure the LPR Byte Counting Enabled setting is Enabled. ■ Click OK to confirm your changes, then click Next to continue. 7. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 16 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 17 4. The Print Driver Setup will then run. In future, you can use Start -> Programs -> 802.11 Wireless LAN -> PrintServer Driver -> Printer Port Setup to run the program again. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 17...
  • Page 18 Run the Epson Spooler Manager. b. Select "Queue Setup" from the menu. c. Click "Use Print Manager for this port". d. Click "OK" to exit. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 18 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 19 Windows. ■ If the Wireless Print Server's IP Address is changed, and you can no longer print, delete the port (see procedure above) and re-install it. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 19...
  • Page 20 Sets how often Windows will poll the Wireless Print Server to establish a connection when the printer is busy. Increase this value if you get too many warning messages. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 20 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 21: Windows Smb Printing

    Printing from MS-DOS Programs below. ■ Select the Printer Manufacturer and Model to match the printer connected to this port on the Wireless Print Server, and complete the Wizard. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 21...
  • Page 22 Normally, this will be LPT1 (parallel port 1 on the computer). The File menu in the Printers folder also has options for Capture Printer Port and End Capture. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 22 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 23: Windows With Server-Based Print Queues

    6. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard. The new printer will be listed with any other installed printers, any may be selected when printing from any Windows application. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 23...

  • Page 24: Windows Lpr Printing

    7. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard. The new printer will be listed with any other installed printers, any may be selected when printing from any Windows application. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 24 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 25: Macintosh (Appletalk)

    In a mixed Windows computer/Macintosh environment, you can use BiAdmin to configure the Wireless Print Server. See Section 5 for details on installing and using BiAdmin. Alternatively use the Web Based Management detailed in Section 6. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 25...

  • Page 26: Macintosh Os X

    4. Enter the IP address of the Wireless Print Server in the LPR Printer's Address field, and enter the Queue Name (e.g. L1, L2, L3). 5. Select the Printer Model from the drop-down list. 6. Click Add. Configuration is now complete. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 26 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 27: Section 5 - Biadmin Management Utility

    Click on the Installation button and select 2. Administration. BiAdmin is always installed if the Administrator option is chosen. Start the program by using the icon created by the setup program. Select the connected protocol and click OK. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 27...
  • Page 28 If the Wireless Print Server is on another LAN segment, use the InitDevice - Attached Remote menu option to locate and display the Wireless Print Server. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 28 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 29: Device Status

    Configuration button will be available, allowing you to change the configuration of the attached printer. This button will be grayed out if the printer does not support this option, or if the printer is busy printing. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 29...
  • Page 30 This option allows you to upgrade the firmware for the selected Print Server . Before using this option, you need to obtain the .BIN file for the firmware upgrade, and copy it to the same directory as BiAdmin. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 30 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 31: Main Menu

    Diagnostics menu Print Test Page Use this option to print a test sheet from the selected Print Server port. The test print out will include status information. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 31...

  • Page 32: System Tab

    Change the "Password" for the Wireless Print Server . ■ Set the Network Protocols used the selected Print Server . (Any protocols not used on your LAN may be disabled. This may improve performance.) www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 32 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 33 DHCP whenever a DHCP server is detected. The TCP session parameters should only be changed if advised to do so by your Network Administrator or Print Server Technical Support. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 33...
  • Page 34 The Printer Type field is used to describe the printer driver used for each port. ■ Set Communication Protocol to ASCII or Binary. This must match the setting on the Apple computer systems using the Wireless Print Server . www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 34 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 35 ■ YES causes a print job to be terminated if a printing error occurs. ■ NO (default) will try to continue but may cause print errors. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 35...
  • Page 36 The Internet Printing feature allows you to send print jobs to the Wireless Print Server using Internet E-mail. Please refer to Section 7 - Special Features for Internet Mail Printing Configuration details. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 36 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 37 Suffix of Job - The printer control string (in hex) to be sent to the printer after each print job. This string cannot exceed 15 characters. The Get Defaults button will reset all settings to their factory-default values. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 37...
  • Page 38 In Ad hoc mode, all Wireless stations MUST use the same Channel number. ■ In 802.11 Ad-hoc mode, Wireless stations will scan all Channels looking for compatible groups to join. The www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 38 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 39 Station, including the Access Point, use the same key table (all entries identical). Then, it does not matter which key is used as the default key. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 39...
  • Page 40 This indicates the strength of the Wireless signal being received. The "Link Quality" and "Signal Strength" data is not available if using "Ad-hoc" or "802.11 Ad- hoc" mode. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 40 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 41: Section 6 - Web-Based Management

    Example (Windows): arp -s 192.168.1.5 00-c0-02-12-34-56 Note: The hardware address of the Wireless Print Server is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 41...

  • Page 42: Connecting To The Wireless Print Server

    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. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 42 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 43: Configure Server

    Enable Protocols Non-TCP/IP may be disabled if they are not required on your LAN. The available protocols depend on the Wireless Print Server model. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 43...
  • Page 44 The Wireless Print Server is designed to work with LaserWriter (or 100% compatible) printers. Communication Protocol Sets whether the port uses ASCII or Binary Communication Protocol. The default is Binary. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 44 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 45 YES terminates a print job if a printing error occurs. NO (default) will try to continue but may cause print errors. If print errors occur, try setting this value to YES. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 45...
  • Page 46 Sets how many attempts at reconnection will be made. After that, the TCP/IP session will be terminated.Allowable values are from 0 to 255, with 254 as the default. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 46 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 47 Ad-hoc mode is used when there is no Wireless Access Point, and each Wireless station communicates directly with other Wireless stations. This is the older standard. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 47...
  • Page 48 Check your Wireless card's documentation to determine the correct value.Ensure that all Wireless stations use the same setting as the Access Point. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 48 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 49 This string cannot exceed 15 characters. Convert LF to CR+LF If checked, LF (line feed) characters are changed to CR+LF (carriage return + line feed). Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 49...
  • Page 50 Internet Printing See Internet Mail Printing in Section 7 for details of this feature. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 50 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 51: Section 7 - Special Features

    Unless clients are using Windows 2000, you must provide your clients with the supplied IPP Client software. If it is not convenient to provide the CD-ROM, supply the IPP_CLIENT.EXE file, located in the IPP folder. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 51...
  • Page 52 4. Click Select Device Port to view the available ports on the IPP Server, and select the appropriate port. A connection to the IPP Server will be established at this time. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 52 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 53 Retry Count sets how many connection attempts will be made. Increase this number if you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 53...
  • Page 54 5. Click "OK", and then select the printer manufacturer and model to match the printer connected to the port on the IPP Server. 6. Click "Next", and complete the Wizard. The IPP printer is now ready for use. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 54 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 55 If using the supplied IPP Client software, there are 2 settings - Retry Interval and Retry Count - which can be adjusted if you have problems connecting to the IPP Server. See the previous section Changing the IPP Port Settings for details. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 55...

  • Page 56: System Requirements

    The Internet Printing Port software is available for the following operating systems: ■ Microsoft Windows 95, 98, or ME ■ Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 56 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 57 Installation of the InterNet Printing Port software will create a new printer port. After attaching the correct printer to this port, users can print to the Internet Printer using any Windows application. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 57...
  • Page 58 Reply Notification Mail Check to receive an E-Mail when your print job has been processed. 5. On completion, a new printer port will have been created. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 58 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 59 6. Close the Internet connection if you opened it in Step 3. 7. If the "Notify after print job" option is set, you will receive an E-Mail when your job is printed. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 59...

  • Page 60: Snmp

    Leaving this blank will disable management by this station. Trap Enable Use this option to Enable/Disable Trap Receiving by this station. Trap Severity In this version, all traps are level 1. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 60 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 61: Section 8 - Troubleshooting

    If you encounter printing difficulties, please refer to the appropriate section. If, after following the advice in these documents, the Wireless Print Server still does not function properly, please do not hesitate to contact NetComm’s Customer Support Department. Email: support@netcomm.com.au...
  • Page 62 Address, which is within the range used by the DHCP server. If so, use another address which is NOT within the range used by the DHCP server. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 62 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 63 I can't select the "Remaining from:" item in the print dialog box. Solution No. 6 If you have selected the Layout value, "2 Up", or "4 Up", you cannot access the Remaining from item. Choose other selections. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 63...
  • Page 64 3. Use the computer's Print submenu to configure your computer to use the protocol you have chosen. 4. Configure the Wireless Print Server to use the same protocol as the printer and computer. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 64 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 65 Details tab, as shown below. 7. Click the Add Port button. On the resulting screen, select Other, then Printer Server, as the port to add, as shown below. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 65...
  • Page 66 BiAdmin is grayed out, even though my printer is bi-directional. Solution No. 6 The button is unavailable if the printer is busy. You must wait until the printer is idle. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 66 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 67 Open the BiAdmin Utility. ■ Click the Printer Status icon. ■ Change the Printer Type setting to Low Speed or set the Handshake Signal setting to Ack & Busy. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 67...

  • Page 68: Section 9 - Network Server Configuration

    Adding a TCP/IP Remote Printer Windows 3.51 1. From the Printer menu in Print Manager, select Create Printer. 2. In the resulting dialog box, enter data as follows: www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 68 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...
  • Page 69 8. In the Shared dialog box, enter the shared printer name. (The shared name is how other users will see this printer.) Click OK to save and exit. Client computers can now be configured as described in Section 4 - Configuring your Computer. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 69...

  • Page 70: Windows 2000 Server

    6. Click OK to close this Window. Configuration is now complete. Client computers can now be configured as described in Section 4 - Configuring your Computers. www.netcomm.com.au Rev. 1 - YML667 Page 70 NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide...

  • Page 71: Unix Systems

    Direct Socket Interface For full details on using Unix systems with your Print Server , refer to the Unix manual in the / Manual/Unix directory on the CD-ROM. Rev. 1 - YML667 www.netcomm.com.au NP5000 Wireless Multi-Port Print Server User Guide Page 71...

  • Page 72: Registering Your Netcomm Product

    Registering your NetComm Product To ensure that the conditions of your warranty are complied with, please go to the NetComm web site for quick and easy registration of your product at www.netcomm.com.au Alternatively, you can complete the Warranty Registration Form on the following page and mail it to NetComm Limited, PO Box 1200, Lane Cove NSW 2066.

  • Page 73: Warranty Registration Form

    Warranty Registration Form Date of Purchase …..…………...………......... Name …..…………...………......... Company …..…………...………......... Address …..…………...………......... ……………………..……... Post Code ..………..………. Tel No ( ) ....……….…. Fax No ( ..………...………. E-mail …..…………...………......... The following information is vital for your warranty Please make sure it’s correct and complete. Serial No …..…………...……….........

  • Page 75: Product Warranty

    2. This warranty shall not apply to software programs, batteries, power supplies, cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product; 3. The customer complies with all of the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reasonable requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require;...

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