D-Link DP-G321 manual

Manual Building Networks for People Wireless Print Server D-Link DP-G321 Air Plus G[...]

2 Content s Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ............................................................................................ 4 Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 8 Installation Considerations[...]

3 D-Link DP-G321 Wireless Multi-port Print Server Manual and W arranty on CD Printed Quick Installation Guide    Package Content s If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. System Requirement s: A computer with an installed Ethernet adapter for initial configuration purposes only  Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE, Mac [...]

4 The D-Link DP-G321 Print Server is an 802.1 1g wireless Multi-Port Print Server that allows you to connect your USB printer or parallel printer directly to your network. Now you can locate printer services virtually anywhere in your home or office. The DP-G321 manages the flow of print files from workstations or file servers to connected printers[...]

5 External Features Port Connectors The DP-G321’s two USB ports and parallel port are located on its rear panel. The printer port can be configured using the PS Admin program or the print server ’s T elnet interface. (See the PS Admin User ’s Guide , available on the CD that came with the DP-G321, for information about configuring the print s[...]

6 Front Panel LED Indicators There are two front panel indicators, each holding two separate LEDs (aligned in a vertical position). As shown below , the first indicator holds the Power and the USB LED. The second indicator holds the Ethernet and WLAN LED. Upon boot-up, the Power light stays on continuously and all other LEDs light up momentarily on[...]

7 Network Cable Connector The Print Server ’ s rear panel has a LAN port for CA T5 Ethernet cabling. The port support s the NW ay protocol, allowing the Print Server to automatically detect or negotiate the transmission speed of the network. DC Power Connector The DC power input connector is located on the Print Server ’s rear panel and is labe[...]

8 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. Y ou will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless network[...]

9 St andards-Based T echnology Based on the IEEE 802.1 1g standard, the DP-G321 is interoperable with existing compatible 2.4GHz wireless technology with data transfer speeds of up to 54Mbps when used with other D-Link Air Plus G devices. Wireless Basics (cont.) Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Plus G DP-G321 lets you print through your n[...]

10 Setting up the DP-G321 Inst alling the Print Server W ARNING: 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-G321. 1. When you have conf[...]

11 Immediately after power-up, three of the green LEDs should illuminate steadily for several seconds. Then the USB LED should flash three times. Irregularity of the LED during this LED test may mean there is a problem with the LED itself. The actual component tests immediately follow the LED tests. A normal (no fault) result is signaled by a flash[...]

12 When you enter the default IP address, the main screen of the Print Server’s con- figuration will appear (see below). In addition to the product information, you can access and control the Print Server ’s configuration through four links on the top of this main screen: Home , Configuration , T ools , and Help . Please use an Ethernet connect[...]

13 Device Status: Information about the print server , including the firmware version, MAC/IP address, and the “up time” can be found in this field. Printer Status: The items in this field display information about the printer , such as the given name of the printer , speed, printer status, and the status of your printing tasks, etc. Home Click[...]

14 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, cha[...]

15 Click the Network button in the left column to display information about the wireless LAN. Clicking Refresh will update the information. Using the Web Configuration (continued) Home > Network Auto IP: This field contains the current settings of TCP/IP , including DHCP/BOOTP , UPnP , and MAC Rendezvous. The items in this field are configured i[...]

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

17 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 Device and Port Setting . System Device and Port Setting This option will show you settings required to configure the DP-G321 Print Server . Consult your printers owner manu[...]

18 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > System Device and Port Setting Server Name: Assign a name to the print server . Location (optional): Assign a location for the print server . Admin cont act (optional): Assign the Admin’s contact name for the print server . Port Settings In this field, you can assign the Port Name for [...]

19 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. Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > Wireless SSID: Assign the SSID in this box. Y ou can manually input the name or sel[...]

20 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Network[...]

21 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, includi[...]

22 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Configuration > User Printing Control By configuring the Enable User Printing Control option ( Y es or No ), the user in the User List is permitted to access the print server or not. Define Users Y ou can add/delete the user(s) to/from the User List. The User List at the bottom of the screen displays th[...]

23 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. Click Apply if you have made cha[...]

24 T ools Using the Web Configuration (continued) Print T est Click T est to print a test page from the selected USB or parallel port. Click on the T ools link from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the T ools Page; it provides the control options that include Print T est , E-mail , Reset , Upgrade , and Backup . T ools > Print T est[...]

25 Using the Web Configuration (continued) T ools > Email Y ou 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 text only). T o enable this function, enter the E-mail account in the Print Server E-mail Address box. Incoming E-mail (POP3) Server Address: En[...]

26 Using the Web Configuration (continued) T ools > Email (continued) E-mail Notification Y ou can set the print server to send a message through E-mail when the printer status changes. T o enable this function, set the Enable e-mail notification for printer status changing option to Ye s . Then, input the administrator ’s Email address in the[...]

27 Using the Web Configuration (continued) T ools > Upgrade Firmware Upgrade When a new version of firmware is available (e.g., downloaded from the manufacturer ’s website), you can upgrade the firmware of your print server . Click Browse to locate the firmware file, then click Apply .[...]

28 Using the Web Configuration (continued) T ools > 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 Y ou can reload a configuration that you saved before. Click Browse to point to the backup file, and the[...]

29 Using the Web Configuration (continued) Help Click on the Help link from the tools bar of the main screen to enter the Help Page. This page provides a link to D-Link’s support website. D-Link’s support website will provide the most up to date information on your DP-G321 Print Server . Please check the website regularly for product and firmwa[...]

30 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP Open the web browser , and type in the IP Address of the DP-G321. 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. (For example, [...]

31 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) At the Configuration window , write down the Port Names for future reference. Y ou will need this information later in the configuration process.[...]

32 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. Click Apply .[...]

33 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. (Y ou may wish to make a note of the IP address.)[...]

34 Go to Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes > Add a Printer Click Next . TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued)[...]

35 TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Select Local Printer . Click Next . Select Create a new port. At the pull-down menu, highlight Standard TCP/IP Port. Click Next . Click Next . Deselect Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer .[...]

36 Click OK . Input the Port Name of the port being used by the printer . Select LPR . Select Custom . Then click Settings . TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) T ype in the IP address of the Print Server (i.e. 192.168.0.10). The Port Name will automatically be filled in.[...]

37 Click Finish . TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Click Next . Highlight the printer , as shown. If the desired printer is not on the list, click Have Disk and insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer to install the printer drivers. Click Next .[...]

38 At this screen, you can input a name for the printer . Click Next . Click Next . TCP/IP Printing for Windows XP (continued) Click Finish .[...]

39 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 Open the Web browser , and type in the IP Address of the DP-G321. 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. (For example[...]

40 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) At the Configuration window , write down the Port Names for future reference. Y ou will need this information later in the configuration process.[...]

41 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. Click Apply .[...]

42 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. (Y ou may wish to make a note of the IP Address.)[...]

43 Go to Start > Settings > Printers . Double-click on the Add Printer icon. Click Next . TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued)[...]

44 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 .[...]

45 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click Next . Click Next . T ype in the IP address of the Print Server in the Printer Name or IP Address field. The Port Name field will automatically be filled in. Select “Custom . ” Then click on Settings .[...]

46 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click Finish . Click OK . Input the port name of the port being used by the printer . Select LPR . Click Next .[...]

47 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) At this screen, you can input a name for the printer . Click Next . Click Next . Highlight the printer , as shown. If the desired printer is not on the list, click Have Disk and insert the printer driver disk that came with your printer to install the printer drivers.[...]

48 Click Finish . The printer is now ready for printing with Windows 2000 on your network. TCP/IP Printing for Windows 2000 (continued) Click Next . Select Do not share this printer . . Select Y es to print a test page. Click Next .[...]

49 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me Open the web browser , and type in the IP Address of the DP-G321. For example, type http://192.168.0.10 into the Location or Address field. Press the Enter or (Return) Key . Note: Y our PC’s IP Address must be in the same subnet as the Print Server ’s IP Address for the two devices to communicate. (For exa[...]

50 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) At the Configuration window , write down the Port Names for future reference. Y ou will need this information later in the configuration process. The Port Name shown here is only an example.[...]

51 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. Click Apply .[...]

52 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. (Y ou may wish to make a note of the IP address.)[...]

53 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Click Add . Highlight Client . Click Add . Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel . Double-click on Network .[...]

54 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) At this window , click Have Disk . Click OK to accept the location of the file. 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 1. 2. 3. Highlight lpr .inf . 4. Click OK . Insert the DP-G321 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Select the letter representing the CD-ROM drive on your computer from the pull-down m[...]

55 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Click OK . Y ou should now be back to the Network Properties Page. Highlight LPR for TCP/IP Printing . Click Properties .[...]

56 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) The Port name and IP Address will be displayed. (The Port Name at right is just an example.) Click OK . T ype in the IP Address of the DP-G321. Make sure the Port Name is accu- rate. (The Port Name at right is just an example.) Click OK . Click Add Port .[...]

57 Click OK . Windows will ask for a restart. Click Ye s . TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued)[...]

58 Once your computer has rebooted, click on St art > Settings > Printers > Add Printer . When the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, click Next . Select Network Printer . Click Next . T ype in the path if you know it, or click Browse . TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me continued)[...]

59 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-G321 and the Port Name. (The Port Name shown at right is just an example.) Select Ye s o[...]

60 TCP/IP Printing for Windows 98SE/Me (continued) Select Ye s to print a test page. Click Finish . Go to Start > Settings > Printers Check to see that your printer is installed.[...]

61 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.[...]

62 Setting up Apple T alk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X At the Configure pull-down menu, select Manually . Open your System Preferences window and Click Network . With Mac OSX you can use AppleT alk or LPR printers using IP protocols for printing through Print Servers. Follow the instructions below for setting up the Print Server . After attaching th[...]

63 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 and Subnet Mask shown here are examples only . Setting up Apple T alk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) Select the App[...]

64 Setting up Apple T alk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) T o print, open a document and select File > Print from the menu. Select Edit Printer List from the Printer dialog box. Click Add Printer .[...]

65 Setting up Apple T alk or LPR Printing in Mac OS X (continued) Select the printing protocol preferred, AppleT alk or LPR Printers using IP . AppleT alk protocol: After selecting AppleT alk the Port Name of the Print Server will be dis- played. The Port Name shown here is an example only . Click on the Port to which the PostScript printer is conn[...]

66 Setting up Apple T alk 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 . T ype the IP Address of the Print Server into the LPR Printer ’ s Address field . In the Queue Name field, type in the Port Name of the PostScript printer that is connecte[...]

67 Setting up Apple T alk Printing in Mac OS 9 The AppleT alk 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 EtherT alk transport, or over a proprietary low-speed LocalT alk transport. Y our Print Server can be used for network pri[...]

68 Printing from Mac OS Client W orkst ations 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. T o choose a printer connected to your Print Server as your Mac OS work[...]

69 Printing from Mac OS Client Workst ations (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 . If you wish to access this setting in the future, you can use the Setup button in the Chooser window . The selected printer will become your[...]

70 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 Microsof t Windows XP . Note: Please refer to websites such as http://www .homenethelp.com and http://www .microsof t.com/windows2000 for information about networking computers using Windows 2000, ME or [...]

71 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.[...]

72 Networking Basics (continued) Enter a Computer description and a Computer name (optional). Click Next . Enter a Workgroup name. All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name . Click Next .[...]

73 Networking Basics (continued) Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies 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.[...]

74 Networking Basics (continued) In this window , select the best option. In this example, Create a Network Setup Disk has been selected. Y ou will run this disk on each of the computers on your network. Insert a disk into the Floppy Disk Drive, in this case drive A . Format the disk if you wish, and click Next . Click Next .[...]

75 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. T o continue, click Next .[...]

76 Networking Basics (continued) The new settings will take effect when you rest art the computer . Click Ye s to re- start the computer . Y ou have completed configuring this computer . Next, you will need to run the Net- work Setup Disk on all the other computers on your network. After running the Network Setup Disk on all your computers, your ne[...]

77 Networking Basics (continued) How to assign a Name to your computer T o 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 Name tab in the System Properties window . Y ou may enter a Com[...]

78 Networking Basics (continued) How to assign a Name to your Computer  I 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 .    How to find your IP Address in W indows XP The computers connected to your network must [...]

79 Networking Basics (continued) How to find your IP Address in W indows XP This window will appear . Click the Support tab . Click Close .   Assigning a S tatic IP Address in W indows XP/2000 Note: DHCP-capable routers will automatically assign IP addresses to the com- puters on the network, using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) t[...]

80 Networking Basics (continued) Assigning a S tatic IP Address in W indows XP/2000  Double-click Network Connections .   Double-click Properties . Right-click Local Area Connections .[...]

81 Input your IP address and subnet mask . (The IP addresses on your network must be within the same range. For example, if one computer has an IP address of 192.168.0.2, the other computers should have IP addresses that are sequential, like 192.168.0.3 and 192.168.0.4. The subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.) Network[...]

82 T echnical S pecifications Printer Connection Printer Port: USB 2.0 or Parallel Bidirectional Communication: Network Connection Network St andards: IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.1 1g Wireless S tandard Network Dat a T ransfer Rate: 10/100 Mbps (megabits per second), up to 54Mbp s Network Connector: CA T5 cable Network Protocols Ethernet[...]

83 Frequently Asked Questions Q : I am unable to make a wireless connection between my wireless print server and my D- Link router . A : Most wireless connection problems are either caused by distance between your print server and your router or your router may be using WEP encryption. For trouble shooting please remove any form of wireless encrypt[...]

84 Y ou can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United S tates and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our website, or by phone. T ech Support for[...]

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86 After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package. Do not include any manuals or accessories in the shipping package. D-Link will only replac[...]

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90 Appendix: DP-G321 Printer Compatibility List for Windows (continued) Other printers from the brands listed above may also be supported. For an updated compatibility list please visit: http://www .support.dlink.com The Lexmark Printer Lexmark 4039 10R Lexmark 5700 Lexmark Optra Color 45 Lexmark Optra C710 Lexmark Optra E, E+, E310 Lexmark Optra K[...]