AirLive MFP-101U manual

WFP-101U Wireless Multi function Print Server User’s Manual[...]

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hands, wrist and feet) during wir eless modes of operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) th is device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes o[...]

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However , special attention must be p aid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity w hen working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe us[...]

Content s 1. Introduction ...................................................................... 1 2. Product Package ............................................................. 2 3. MFP Server with Print Server .......................................... 3 4. MFP Server Inst allation in Windows 2000/XP ................. 5 4.1 Hardware Installati [...]

7.9 MFP Server Management .............................................. 61 7.10 Report ............................................................................ 62 8. W eb Management ......................................................... 63 8.1 Introduction .................................................................... 63 8.2 Login ...[...]

13.3.2 BOOTP ............................................................................ 1 14 13.4 V erify MFP Server ’s IP Address ................................... 1 15 13.5 Configure Remote LPD Printing on the Host ............... 1 16 14. MFP Server Inst allation in MAC OS ............................. 1 18 15. T roubleshooting ...........[...]

1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing and using our 802.1 1g Wireless LAN MFP server . This MFP server allows your Multi-functi on, 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 . Be[...]

2. Product Package This package cont ains the following components:  One MFP Server  One Antenna  One Power Adapter  One Quick Installation Guide  One CD-ROM (Including all the soft ware utilities, drivers and User ’s Manual) 2 AirLive WFP-101U User ’ s Manual[...]

3. MFP Server with Print Server This MFP Server supports dual functi onalities: MFP Server Mode and Print Server Mode at the same time. Users can choose one of the modes to share MFP or Printer functions through the MFP Server . MFP Server Mode: The MFP Server can communicate with MFP and printer as if it is connected directly to your computer . Th[...]

Print Server Mode: The MFP Server also supports LPR, IP P and RAW printing protocols, which enable users to share print function from MFP or Printer . The supported OS is Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003, Unix, Linux and MAC OS 9.x above. For the detailed applications, please refer to the following chapters. Chapter 9: LPR Printing Chapter 10: RA W [...]

4. MFP Server Installation in Windows 2000/XP Before you start, you should have:  One computer with Windows 2000 SP4 above and Windows XP SP1 above  One MFP or printer with USB port and an installation CD  One Category 5 Ethernet Cable  One USB Cable 4.1 Hardware Inst allation Procedure 1. Unpack the MFP Server package and veri fy that [...]

4.2 Sof tware Inst allation Procedure Before you start, you should check y our computer’s operating system. This program can be run in Windows 2000 SP4 above and Windows XP SP1 above. Please follow the steps below to start installation. Tip: You have to uninstall all the MFP serv er drivers and utilities if you have installed the previous version[...]

3. The “MFP Server Utilities - InstallShi eld Wizard” is displa yed, click "Next". 7 AirLive WFP-101U User ’ s Manual[...]

4. Click “Next” to install the MFP Server utilities in the default folder or click “Change” to specify the destination fol der where you would like to install the MFP Server utilities. Click the” Continue Anyway button “ for software installation 8 AirLive WFP-101U User ’ s Manual[...]

Click the” Continue Anyway butt on “ for hardware installation 5. The system starts installi ng the MFP Server Utilities. 6. 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 late r” and click “Next”[...]

7. The MFP Server List will auto sear ch the MFP Servers in the network. Select the MFP Server you wan to setup and click “Next” to continue. 1 0 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

8. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” of the MFP Server you have selected to login the MFP Server. T he default “User Name” is “admin”; default “Password” is “ airlive .” 9. Set the “Alias Name” and the “MFP Se rver Description” to the MFP Server here. Click on “Next”. Note: You can define the location or other[...]

10. 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. If a DHCP Server is present within the network, the MFP Server will automat ic[...]

If you don’t want to set it now, please c lick “Cancel” to finish the installation. You can then use the “Server Manager” utility to configure the MFP Server. 11. 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[...]

12. If you chose to connect to an encrypted network, the “Wireless Security Settings” screen will be appeared. You have to select the “Security Mode” and enter the key the same as the se ttings on your wireless devices. For more information about the security settings, please refer to the Section 7.8. 1 4 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

13. The configurations are finished. Please click “Finish” to apply new settings. 14. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. 1 5 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

Note: If the Windows XP Firewall in your system has been enabled, the MFP Server will automatically open por ts for the MFP Server programs smoothly run in your system. It wil l not cause abnormal behaviors or unsafe on your system. 15. Choose if you want to run the “MFP Manager” utility automatically when Windows starts. It is reco mmended to [...]

4.3 MFP Server Utilities After the inst allation is completed, ther e will be three utilities and a text file in the MFP Server ’ s Program folder . MFP Manager – Allows you to manage the connection between the MFP and your computer for sharing MFP function. Server Manager – Allows you to configure the MFP Server ’ s IP Address, network pro[...]

4.4 Inst all the MFP Drivers/Utilities When the installation is completed, the “MFP Manager” will be popped up. It will automatically find the MFP Servers and the connected MFPs in the network and show it in the “MFP Server List”. Before you start to install the MFP select ed from the “MFP Server List”, please check your computer’s MF[...]

4.4.1 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” [...]

1. Select the MFP that you wan to inst all in the “MFP Server List” and click “Connect” button. 2. The Windows will detec t the new hardware and prom pt to install the MFP Server drivers and then the MFP drivers. When the system stops prompting, the driv ers are all installed. If t he system can’t find the MFP driver, please insert the in[...]

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4.4.2 MFP Drivers/Utilities has been installed 1. To bundle the MFP drivers/utilities that you have installed to the MFP Server, please follow the steps below. Select the MFP that you wan to install in the “MFP Server Li st” and click “Connect” button. 2. The Windows will detec t the new hardware and prom pt to install the MFP Server driver[...]

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5. Using the MFP After you have followed the inst all wizar d to finish the MFP installation, the MFP is now connected to your computer . Y ou can start sharing print, scan, card reader or fax functi on provided by the MFP . Tip 1: If you have finished using the MFP, please click “Disconnect” to release the MFP. Another users can’t use the MF[...]

5.1 Share Print The MFP will be added to “Printers and Faxes” in the Windows after the MFP is installed. When you have connected to the MFP by clicki ng “Connect” in the “MFP Manager”, the MFP Server will aut o create the connection between the MFP and your computer and then you can print a document just follows the same steps as usual.[...]

5.2 Share Scan Most of the MFP provides scan utility for users. Y ou can scan pictures or documents through the utility . In Window s XP , user can also scan from Windows XP scanning utility . Y ou can al so use third party scanning utilities such as Photoshop, Photoimpact, Paint Shop Pro, etc. An example: HP 1600 Series Utilities Windows XP Scanni[...]

5.3 Share Card Reader If the MFP supports card reader function, you can read the files from the plugged card reader through the MFP Server . 2 7 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

5.4 Fax a File If the MFP supports fax function, you can fax files from your computer to the fax number you designated. An example: Fax through HP Officejet 5600 Series After the MFP is installed, there is a fax device will be added to “Printers and Faxes” in the Windows. When you have connected to the MFP by clicking “Connect” in the “MF[...]

3. The “Send Fax” screen is popped up, please configure the file and enter the fax number . Click “Send Fax” to fax the file. 2 9 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

6. MFP Manager 6.1 MFP Server List The “MFP Manager” can automatically find the MFP server in the network and show it in the MFP Server List. Users can select a MFP and click “Connect” to connect the MFP just like you have di rectly connected the MFP to your computer through USB cable. It also displays the information of the connection stat[...]

MFP Server List MFP Server List The “MFP Server List ” will list all the MFP Servers within the network. You can find the information of the MFP Servers including “MFP Serv er Name”, “MAC ID”, “IP Address” and the device that is connected to the MFP Server. MFP Server/MFP Information When you are clicking on the “MFP Server” in [...]

Contact Information – When the current user has set his “Contact Information”, you can see it here. You can contact with the current user for asking to disconnect the MFP. Refresh Refresh the “MFP Se rver List” immediately. Connect Let the MFP be connected to your computer. Disconnect Disconnect the selected MFP. Add to My Favorite Add th[...]

6.2 My Favorite Y ou can add the frequently use MFP Servers to “My Favorite” list. The MFP Server in the list will be added to the quick link list when you right click the MFP Server icon in the system tray . Pleas e refer to Section 5.4 to know more about the quick setup functions. My Favorite List My Favorite List The “My Favorite List ” [...]

My Favorite List Disconnect Disconnect the selected MFP. Delete Delete the selected MFP Server from the “My Favorite List”. Auto Release when idle time is over xx minutes (5-255) T o avoid you occupy the MFP overtime; you can setup idle timeout. It is used to disconnect the current connection after the MFP is idle for a specified period of time[...]

6.3 Auto Connect List T o let the system occupy the MFP server automatically when you want to print a document just like the behavior of using traditional print server , you can add the MFP into your Auto Connect List. The system will send the printing jobs to the MFP when the MFP Server is idle and not being connected. Tip: If you have sent a prin[...]

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. 3. Select the MFP that is connected to the selected MFP Server. Click “Ok”. Note that in some cases, new co ming printing jobs cannot be printed because the MFP is already disco nnected. It will cause unforma[...]

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6.4 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”. Y ou can directly connect or disconnect the MFP and check the MFP information from the here easily . Quick Setup Status The current status of the MFP will be displayed here. “Connected” indicates that [...]

Quick Setup Disconnect Disconnect the selected MFP. The “Disconnect” will be available only for the current user. Information To check more info rmation about the MFP Server and the MFP, please click this button. The information will be listed as the illustration above. 3 9 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

6.5 Option Settings 6.5.1 General Setting General Setting Run MFP Manager when Windows starts Execute the “MFP Manager” when Windows starts every time. By default, it is enabled. Minimized when start MFP Manager Minimized the “MFP Manager” to an icon in the system tray when you star t the “MFP Manager”. By default, it is disabled. Refre[...]

6.5.2 Search for MFP Server If there is an MFP Server is not in the network as your computer , you can enter the IP Address of the MFP Serv er to do the remote search. The MFP Server in the “Remote MFP Server Li st” will be added to the “MFP Server List” for you to configure. Note: If the remote MFP Server you have s earched is behind NA T [...]

7. Server Configuration 7.1 Introduction This chapter introduces MFP Server ’ s system configuration utility in Windows environment. This utility provides the most complete management and configuration functions on the MFP Serv er side. This utility only provides configuration functions for MFP Server itself; it does not include configuration fun[...]

7.2 Search for All A vailable MFP Server Every time when you run the “Server M anager” configuration utility , click the “Search” icon on the tool bar . The confi guration utility will delay for several seconds because the utility is using system’ s available network protocols to search for all MFP Serv ers on the network. All available M[...]

7.3 S t atus of MFP Server Click “S tatus” icon on the tool bar , the status of the currently selected MFP Server will be showed on the right side of the window . The information of the MFP Server displayed are incl uding MAC ID, Model T ype, Firmware V ersion, status of each server port, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and supported p[...]

7.4 Setup the MFP Server Click “Setup” icon on the tool bar , the setup it ems of the current selected MFP Server will be showed on the right side of the window . Double click one of the icons to set up the selected MFP Server . A screen will pop up to verify “User Name” and “Passw ord” of the MFP Server . The default values are: User N[...]

7.5 General Configuration Double Click “General” icon and the General configuration window will pop-up. Y ou can see basic MFP Server information in this page. Y ou also can configure the “Server Name”, “U ser Name” and “Password” here. Server Name , the name of the MFP Server . Y ou can use this name to identify the MFP Server when[...]

7.6 TCP/IP Configuration Double Click “TCP/IP” icon and the TCP/IP c onfiguration window will pop-up. Y ou can configure the MFP Server to aut omatically get IP from DHCP server or manually specify static IP . The MFP Server also has a built-in DHCP server . Y ou can enable this DHCP server and let it manages IP for you. 4 7 AirLive WFP-101U Us[...]

IP Address Assignment: Click the “IP” button to enter the IP setting page. If you need the MFP Server to automatically get an IP from DHCP se rver , select “Auto IP”. Y ou also can select “S tatic IP” to manually as sign “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask” and “Gateway” for the MFP Server . By default, “S tatic IP” is enabled an[...]

7.7 System Configuration Double Click “System” icon and the System configur atio n window will pop-up. In the System configuration page, you c an see all available printing protocols and upgrade the new firmware for this MFP Server . Upgrade Firmware : Y ou can use this “Upgrade Firmware” tool to update the newest firmware of the MFP Server[...]

Wireless Function : Y ou can select to “Enable” or “Disable” the wireless function manually . If you manually enable wi reless function, the MFP Server ’s wireless LAN will be always enabled and Et hernet will be always disabled. If you manually disable the wireless func tion, the MFP Server ’s wireless LAN will be always disabled and E[...]

7.8 Wireless Configuration If you want to use the MFP Server th rough wireless LAN, please set up the MFP Server through Ethernet first and make sure your wireless LAN setting is correct. After setting the wireless LAN, unplug the Ethernet cable and restart the MFP Server , then you can start to use the MFP Server through wireless LAN. If the wirel[...]

After selecting the operation modes of the wireless function, c lick “Next” to go to further detailed configuration. Infrastructure Mode: In the Infrastructure mode, you have to let the MFP Server associate with an access point. Y ou let the MFP Server scan for an available access point automatically or manually assign the SSID of the access po[...]

The table will list the ava ilable 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. Ad Hoc Mode: 5 3 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

In the Ad-Hoc mode, you can let the MFP Server automatically associate with other wireless station or manually assi gn the SSID of your wireless network. Y ou can let the MFP 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 s[...]

Both “Infrastructure” and “Ad-Hoc” mode have to go through the following procedure: This MFP Server supports WEP and WP A- PSK security mode. If you want to use WEP encryption to protect your wireless network, you have to select “WEP(ASCII)” or “WEP(HEX)”. If you w ant to use WP A-PSK, you have to select “WP A-shared key” or “[...]

wireless security setting should be the same with other wirel ess devices in the same network. WEP Security Mode: 5 6 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

Y ou can select “64 bit” or “128 bit” length and “Hexadecimal ” or “ASCII” format for the encryption key . Longer key length can provide stronger security but worth communication performance. PassPhrase – A “PassPhrase” simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating t he WEP encryption keys for the MFP Serve[...]

“WP A-shared key” (for an infrastructu re network) or “WP A-None” (enables WP A 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 . TKIP – TKIP (T emporal Key Integrity Prot ocol) changes the temporal key every 10,000 packet s. This insures much great[...]

Y ou can select to let the MFP Server automatically obtain IP settings with DHCP client or manually assign the IP setti ngs. 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 setti ngs, click “Next” to confirm the IP Address configuration. 5 9 AirLiv[...]

Click “Save” to save the wireless configuration. 6 0 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

7.9 MFP Server Management Double Click “MFP Server Management” icon and the MFP Serve r configuration window will pop-up. Y ou are able to manage the MFP Server as below . Force Release : Select the port number and then click “Force Release” will help to you disconnect the current connection between the user and the connected device. It is [...]

7.10 Report Click “Report” icon on the tool bar , the Report window will pop up. The report lists basic information of a ll available MFP Servers on the network. The information includes Device Name , MAC ID, Model T ype and Firmware V ersion of MFP Server . 6 2 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

8. Web Management 8.1 Introduction MFP Server can be configured and m anaged on the Web. Through Local Area Network, or even Internet, adminis trator can easily configure and manage MFP Server ’ s various main functions in browsers. Simply enter MFP Server ’s IP address into your browser ’s address field to manage a MFP Server by MFP Server ?[...]

8.2 Login Y ou may use any Web Browser to review the status or configure the settings of the MFP Server . After entering the IP address of the MFP Server , a login page display . Y ou have to enter corre ct “User Name” and “Password” before going to the Web Management p ages. Note: Default User Name is “admin”, default p assword is “a[...]

8.3 Device Setup 8.3.1 System System Information includes “Device Na me”, “MFP Server Name”, “Model T ype”, “Firmware V ersion”, “MAC Addre ss”, “Wireless Conf iguration”, and the protocols enabled status, etc. 6 5 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

8.3.2 Printer This page list s information and the status of MFP or printer connected to the MFP Server port. The st atus of the MFP or printer includes “Connected”, ”Ready”, “Off Line” or “Paper Out”. Connected: a user clicks “Connect” button in the “MFP Manager” utility , and the connection between the user ’s computer a[...]

8.3.3 TCP/IP This page list s all TCP/IP settings of the MFP Server including “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask” and “Gateway”. It also c an tell the DHCP server is “On” or “Off ”. 6 7 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

8.4 Setup Wizard Note: Y ou can configure the MFP Server from the Setup Wizard. T o let the changes take ef fect, you have to click “S ave Settings” in the menu of the lef t side to reboot the MFP Server. 8.4.1 System Y ou can change the MFP Server name and password of the MFP Server from here. MFP Server Name , the name of the MFP Server . Y o[...]

Some advanced feature of the MFP Server can be set here. TCP/IP Printing (LPR/IPP/RA W) : This MFP Server supports TCP/IP network protocol and LPR/IPP/RA W printing protoc ols. By default these protocols are enabled. 6 9 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

8.4.2 Wireless If you want to use the MFP Server th rough wireless LAN, please set up the MFP Server through Ethernet first and make sure your wireless LAN setting is correct. After setting the wireless LAN, unplug the Ethernet cable and restart the MFP Server , then you can start to use the MFP Server through wireless LAN. If the wireless conf igu[...]

LAN. If “Auto” is selected, the MFP Serv er can automatically decide to enable or disable the wireless function. The MFP Server only can work in either Ethernet or wireless LAN mode. It cannot work in both Ethernet and wireless LAN mode at the same time. When t he MFP Server start s up, it will auto-detect if the LAN port is connected to an act[...]

8.4.2.1 Site Survey Y ou can use this “Site Survey” function to search for available acces s points in you location. In the list is the inform ation of all available access points or wireless stations, includes SSID, BSSID, Channel, T yp e, Encryption and Signal S trength. Y ou can select one wirel ess device in the list for this MFP Server to [...]

8.4.2.2 Encryption This MFP Server supports WEP and WP A- PSK security mode. If you want to use WEP encryption to protect your wireless network, you have to select “WEP”. If you want to use WP A-PSK, you have to select “WP A-PSK” (for an infrastructure network or “WP A-None” (enables WP A security for an ad hoc network). The wireless se[...]

Default Key – Select one of the four keys to encrypt your dat a. Only the key you select it in the “Default key” will take ef fect. Key 1 – Key 4 – The WEP keys are used to encrypt dat a transmitted within the wireless network. Fill the text box by following the rules below . 64-bit WEP: input 10-digit Hex values (i n the "A-F",[...]

WP A-PSK or WP A-None Securi ty Mode: “ WP A-shared key ” (for an infrastructure network) or “ WP A-None ” (enables WP A 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 . TKIP – TKIP (T emporal Key Integrity Prot ocol) changes the temporal key every[...]

When you finish configuring the wireless security , click “Save & Next” to confirm the configuration. 8.4.3 TCP/IP Y ou can configure the MFP Server to aut omatically get IP from DHCP server or manually specify static IP . The MFP Server also has a built-in DHCP server . Y ou can enable this DHCP server and let it manages IP for you. If you[...]

8.4.4 Save Settings After configuring the MFP Server , you have to click the “Save Settings” to save the settings and restart the system. 7 7 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

8.5 System T ools 8.5.1 Load Default Y ou can use this page to restore t he factory default settings. All of your previous setup will be cleared. 7 8 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

8.5.2 Upgrade Firmware from Browser Y ou can upgrade new firmware for this MFP Server in this p age. Click “Browse” to select the new firmware in your stor age and then click “OK”, the firmware will be updated in several minutes. Be aware that if you have started upgrading firmware, you have to follow all the upgrading steps or the MFP Serv[...]

9. LPR Printing LPR Printing (Line Printer Remote te chnology) allows users to connect to MFPs or printers via TCP/IP for prin ting sharing. The computer with Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 operating system c an use the protocol to share printing in the network. MFP Server can support LPR printing by default. If you install the MFP Server in Windo[...]

4. Select “Local Printer attached to this computer” and click “Next”. 5. Choose “Create a new port” and “S tandard TCP/IP Port”. Click “Next”. 8 1 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

6. Please make sure that the MFP Server and the MFP or Printer have turned on and connected to the networ k correctly before you continue. Click “Next”. 7. Enter the IP Address of the MFP Se rver in the “Printer Name or IP Address”. Click “Next”. 8 2 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

8. Select “Custom” and click “Settings ”. When you have finished the settings at step 9, click “Next” to continue. 9. Select “LPR” and enter “lpt1” in the “Queue Name”, click “OK”. By default the queue name of the MFP Server is “lpt1”. 8 3 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

10. Click “Finish”. 11. Select a suitable printer manufac turer 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 inst allati on, the printer model will be added to the list. 8 4 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

12. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not. Click “Next”. 13. Y ou have added the network printer to the PC successfully . The information of the printer is displayed in the windows. Click “Finish”. 8 5 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

10. RAW Printing RA W Printing allows users to connect to MFPs or printers via TCP/IP for printing sharing. The co mputer with Windows 2000/ XP/2003 operating system can use the protocol to share printing in the network. MFP Server can support RA W printing by default. T o configure the RA W setting in Wi ndows 2000/XP/2003, please follow the steps[...]

4. Select “Local Printer attached to this computer” and click “Next”. 5. Choose “Create a new port” and “S tandard TCP/IP Port”. Click “Next”. 8 7 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

6. Please make sure that the MFP Server and the MFP or Printer have turned on and connected to the networ k correctly before you continue. Click “Next”. 7. Enter the IP Address of the MFP Se rver in the “Printer Name or IP Address”. Click “Next”. 8 8 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

8. Select “Custom” and click “Settings ”. When you have finished the settings at step 9, click “Next” to continue. 9. Select “RA W ” and enter “lpt1” in the “Queue Name”, click “OK”. By default the queue name of the MFP Server is “lpt1”. 8 9 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

10. Click “Finish”. 11. Select a suitable printer manufac turer 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 inst allati on, the printer model will be added to the list. 9 0 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

12. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not. Click “Next”. 13. Y ou have added the network printer to the PC successfully . The information of the printer is displayed in the windows. Click “Finish”. 9 1 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

11. IPP Printing 11.1 Introduction IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) Printing provides a convenient way of remote printing service by TCP/IP . The MFP Server can support IPP printing in Windows 2000/XP/2003 by default. By usi ng the IPP printing, you can share the printer to all the PC’ s that can access the MFP Server by IP . Y ou can even share [...]

3. The “Add Printer Wizard” is displayed. Click “Next”. 4. Select “A network printer , or a pr inter att ached to another computer”. Click “Next”. 9 3 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

5. Select “Connect to a printer on the In ternet or on a home or of fice network” and enter the URL of MFP Server . T he URL format is “http://IP:631/Port Name”. The IP should be the MFP Server ’s IP . The number 631 is IPP standard port number . Port Name is t he port name of MFP Server that your printer is connected to. The def ault por[...]

6. Select a suitable printer manufac turer 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 inst allation, the printer model will be added to the list. 7. Choose to set the print whether as a default printer or not. Click “Next”. 9 5 AirLive WFP[...]

8. Y ou have added the network printer to the PC successfully . The information of the printer is displayed in the windows. Click “Finish”. 9 6 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

12. MFP Server Installation in Windows 98SE/Me/NT This MFP Server supports TCP/IP network protocol and IPP , RA W and LPR printing protocols, it can be a print server when you operate it in Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003, Unix/Linux and MAC OS. The IPP and RAW printing protocols can be used in Wi ndows 2000/XP/2003. The LPR printing protocol can b[...]

12.1 Sof tware Inst allation Procedure The following are the installation steps in Windows 98SE. To install MFP Server in Windows Me/NT, th e procedures are similar. 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-RO M drive[...]

4. The “MFP Server Utilities - Insta llShield Wizard ” will be displayed. Click “Next”. 9 9 AirLive WFP-101U User’s Manual[...]

5. Click “Next” to install the MFP Server utilities in the default folder or click “Change” to specify the destination fol der where you would like to install the MFP Server utilities. 6. The MFP Server Utilities are being installed. 100 AirLive WFP-101U User ’ s Manual[...]

7. The “Configuration” screen is display ed. 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. The following steps are for the MFP Server Configuration. 101 AirLive WFP-101U User ’ s Manual[...]

8. The MFP Server List will auto sear ch the MFP Servers in the network. Select the MFP Server you wan to setup and click “Next” to continue. 9. Set the “Alias Name” and the MF P Server here. Click on “Next”. 102 AirLive WFP-101U User ’ s Manual[...]

10. Setup the IP address of the MFP Server and click “Next”. 103 AirLive WFP-101U User ’ s Manual[...]

11. The settings are finished click “Finish” to apply new settings. 12. Click “Finish” to complete the installation. 104 AirLive WFP-101U User ’ s Manual[...]

12.2 Server Utilities After the inst allation is completed, ther e will be three utilities and a text file in the MFP Server ’ s Program folder . Network Port Setup – Add the network ports of MFP Server within the network to your PC. Server Configuration – Allows you to configure IP Address, network protocols and other advanced functions. Pl [...]

About V ersion – Display the version of each utility including in the MFP Server software programs. 12.3 Network Port Setup “Network Port Setup” Utility offers a very si mple method to add or remove MFP Server ’ s printer port fr om the client’s computer . During the MFP Server ’s inst allation procedure, the system will automatically s[...]

printer through the newly installed MFP Server . Note: Please be aware that Network Port Setup Utility can only detect and configure all MFP Servers within the same network; it cannot search and configure the MFP Servers on other subnets across network segments. 12.4 Add Printer After adding a “Network Port” of the MF P Server to your computer [...]

4. Select “Local prin ter” and click “Next”. 108 AirLive WFP-101U User ’ s Manual[...]

5. Select a suitable printer manufac turer 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 inst allation, the printer model will be added to the list. 6. Choose the suitable “Print Serv er Network Port” and click “Next”. 109 AirLive WFP-101[...]

7. Please enter the new nam e for the printer or c lick “Next” to keep the default printer name. 8. Choose to print the test p age or not. It is recommended to print a test page. Click “Finish”. 1 1 0 AirLive WFP-101U User ’s Man ual[...]

9. The drivers of the printer will be insta lled. After complete the inst allation, the printer has been added to your computer . 1 1 1 AirLive WFP-101U User ’ s Manual[...]

13. UNIX System Network 13.1 Introduction The MFP Server is available for TCP/IP printing by Unix L PD (Line Printer Daemon) protocol. The LPD protocol or iginated with Unix release is based on the BSD version of Unix and suppor ted under most versions of Unix. This chapter explains how to configure the MFP Server for TCP/IP operation, and how to m[...]

13.2 Enable MFP Server ’ s TCP/IP Support The default configuration of the MFP Se rver is with TCP/IP support enabled. Anyway , you can configure the MFP Se rver to enable TCP/IP support using the configuration program. 13.3 Setup MFP Server ’ s IP Address The MFP Server must have a unique IP address in order to be recognized by the network. Y [...]

13.3.2 BOOTP If you have the BOOTP daemon, bootpd, r unning on your UNIX system that is accessible by the MFP Server , you can use the BOOTP protocol to set up the IP address of the MFP Server . We re commend that the BOOTP server should be located on the same subnet as t he MFP Server . If you use Network Information Services (NIS) in your system,[...]

IP address: 203.66.191.12 The entry for this MFP Server in the /etc/bootptab file should be: MF010101: :ht=1: :ha=0000B4010101: :ip=203.66.191.12: 13.4 V erify MFP Server ’ s IP Address T o verify your MFP Server is resp onding to the newly assigned IP address using a PING command: ping ip-address 1 1 5 AirLive WFP-101U User ’s Man ual[...]

13.5 Configure Remote LPD Printing on the Host The procedure you use to configure your Unix host(s) to allow printing to your network remote MFP Server varies betw een different varieties of Unix. The procedure below can be used for Unix vari ants that are related to BSD Unix, such as SunOS or Linux. For other ve rsions of Unix, consult your system[...]

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/lp d/pserverd.log: :sd=/var/spool/lp d/p serverd: :mx#0: Lines should be indented with tabs. More than one printer name can be used, with variants sep arated by vertical bars (name1|name2). The rm= e[...]

14. MFP Server Installation in MAC OS LPR Printing (Line Printer Remote tec hnology) allows Macintosh computers to connect to MFPs or printers via TCP /IP . LPR Printing can be set up on any Macintosh with version 9.x above. T o enable LPR Printing in Macintosh, please follow the procedures below . 1. In the Desktop, click “System Preferences”.[...]

3. From the “Print & Fax” scr een, click “Set Up Printers…”. 4. Click “Add” to add the new MFP Server through TCP/IP . 1 1 9 AirLive WFP-101U User ’s Man ual[...]

5. Enter the “Printer T ype”, “Print er Address” and “Queue Name” and select the “Printer Model” to setup the MF P Server . Click “Add” to continue. Printer T ype: LPD/LPR 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 Printe r [...]

6. The MFP Server is installed completely . Y ou can see it in the “Printer List”. 7. Y ou can print a file to check whether the MFP Server is installed successfully . 121 AirLive WFP-101U User ’ s Manual[...]

15. Troubleshooting 1. This product is not found even after searching by the “MFP Manager”.  Check if the power adapter and the net work cable are connected to the MFP Server properly .  Check if the LAN and Ready LEDs are turned on.  Check if the IP Address of the MF P Server is in the network segment as your computer . - If you are n[...]

3. A user always connects the MFP Server .  Contact with the current user and ask the user to disconnect the device.  If the user forgets to disconnec t the device, you can inform the administrator to release the device. 4. I can’t use the MFP to scan, print, r ead the card reader or fax a file even I have followed the installation of MFP a[...]

6. When I use LPR, IPP or RA W printi ng, the printing jobs are not able to print to the MFP or printer .  Check if the MFP is “Idle” but not being connected. Prin ting from all PC connected to MFP server will be performed when the MFP Server is not being connected. The printing jobs are been queuing in the Windows spooler when there is a PC[...]

Appendix: MFP Server Compatibility List The compatibility information is the firs t released in June 2006. For the latest information, please contact with your dealer . Note: “N/A” means that the MFP doesn’t support the function. “ -- ” means that the func tion is not being tested yet. Windows 2000 & XP No. Brand Name MFP Model Print [...]

Windows 2000 & XP No. Brand Name MFP Model Print Scan Fax Card Reader 26. EPSON CX3700 3 3 N/A N/A 27. EPSON CX4700 3 3 N/A 3 28. EPSON PHOT O 4990 Scanner N/A 3 N/A N/A 29. EPSON RX430 3 3 N/A 3 30. EPSON RX510 3 3 N/A 3 31. EPSON RX520 3 3 N/A 3 32. EPSON RX530 3 3 N/A 3 33. EPSON RX630 3 3 N/A 3 34. CANON MPC 190 3 3 N/A N/A 35. CANON PLXMA [...]