Belkin P74393UK manuale d’uso

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1 1 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ho me Net wo rk in g Ove rv ie w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Pr o du ct Fe at ur e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

1 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 section 8 9 1 0 Thank you for purchasing the Belkin USB Print Server . Now you can share your USB-equipped printers with your wired network. The Belkin USB Print Server allows you to connect up to two USB printers directly to your network, eliminating the need to have a dedicated PC for printing. It offers an easy installation and[...]

3 2 Intr oduction 3 2 Intr oduction Wir el ess Networking Speed Currently there are three levels of wireless networking standards, which transmit data at very different maximum speeds. Each is based on the designation 802.11x, so named by the IEEE, the board that is responsible for certifying networking standards. The most common wireless networkin[...]

3 Intr oduction Intr oduction 3 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 section 8 9 1 0 Advantages of a wir ed network: • Low cost – on average, wired networking devices are less expensive than wireless networking devices • Faster speeds – common speed is 100Mbps with recent technology providing up to 1000Mbps • Flexibility – set up and access prin[...]

5 4 Intr oduction 5 4 Intr oduction Placement of y our Wir el ess Networking Har dwar e Please note that to ensure the performance of your wir eless network, you must carefully plan the positioning of your wir eless networking hardwar e. Examples of Wireless Networking Hardware: • Wireless Router • Wireless Range Extender/Access Point • Wirel[...]

5 Intr oduction Intr oduction 5 Intr oduction 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 section 8 9 1 0 T ry to avoid placement of wireless devices near: • 2.4GHz cordless phones • Microwave Ovens • Refrigerators • W asher/Dryer • Metal Cabinets • Metallic-based UV tinted windows Note: While the above items can affect network performance, your wireless network sti[...]

7 6 7 6 Pr oduct Featur es • Integrated, easy-to-use Print Server Setup Easy Installation Wizard • Ethernet interface, for operation in virtually all Ether net networks • Easy installation and use • LEDs: Power , Ether net link, Status, and Error Applications and Advantages • T emporary LANs for special projects or peak time Sets up tempo[...]

7 Overvie w 7 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 section 8 9 1 0 Knowing your Print Server (a) PowerLED Solid: Server is ON Off: Server is OFF (b) LAN LED Solid: Connected to Ether net Off: Ethernet disconnected Blinking: T ransferring data Green: 10Mbps device connected Amber: 100Mbps device connected (c) Status LED Solid: OK Blinking: Attempting to obtain IP address [...]

9 8 Overvie w 9 8 (a) Printer 1/Printer 2 These ports are used to connect one or two USB printers. Note: These ports cannot be expanded using a USB hub. (b) Ether net Port This port is used to connect the Print Server to an Ethernet network via CA T5 cable. (c) Reset/T est Button (3 functions) Print Page: For most printers, this function results in[...]

9 Conn ect ing the Print Ser v er Using the Setup Wiz ar d 9 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Make sure that each computer can print to the USB printer before installing the USB Print Server . 1. Connect your printer directly to each computer on the network and install USB printer drivers (see your printer documentation for detailed instructions). The[...]

11 10 Connecting the Print Server Using the Setup Wizar d 11 10 4. Follow instructions from each screen of the Print Server Setup Wizard. 5. When you see the following screen, installation is complete for that PC. Click “Quit” and remove the CD from your computer . 6. Enjoy your Print Server! Important: Repeat steps 2-5 for each additional PC y[...]

11 Setup for Advanc ed Users 11 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Install Print Drivers Be sure to install the necessary print drivers on each computer that will be accessing the Print Server . Set Up Print Server 1. Plug your printer’ s USB cable (power on) into the Print Server . 2. Connect the included Ethernet cable into the Print Server and to a[...]

13 12 Setup for Advanc ed Users 13 12 Setup for Advanc ed Users (The first three octets of the IP addresses are the same). 7. T ype the Print Server’ s IP address into your Internet browser from any computer . For example, if your IP address is 192.168.2.225, type “192.168.2.225” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www?[...]

13 13 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 1 0 8 Configur e Computers to Print to the Print Server 1. Install Port Monitor software on each computer by running “instport.exe” from the CD. 2. Configure the Belkin Port Monitor on each computer printer driver to point to the correct Print Server as follows: a) In Windows, select the printer’ s properties for[...]

15 14 15 14 d) Click “OK” to close. On the “Belkin Port: Properties” window , the name of the Print Server you selected will appear . Click “OK” to close. e) On the Ports tab, disable bidirectional support if currently enabled. Click “Apply”. f) Click “OK” to close. g) If there is a second printer connected to the Print Server ,[...]

15 15 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Ac c essi ng th e W eb Con fig ur a tio n Me nus 1. Connect the included Ethernet cable into the Print Server and to an available Ether net port on your router or switch. 2. Power up the Print Server . Allow approximately one minute for the Print Server to boot and obtain an IP address. 3. Determine the Print Ser[...]

17 16 W eb Configuration 17 16 W eb Configuration 4. T ype the Print Server’ s IP address into your Internet browser from any computer . For example, if your IP address is 192.168.2.225, type “192.168.2.225” (do not type in anything else such as “http://” or “www”). Then press the “Enter” key . P74390-A page 12 W eb Interface – [...]

17 W eb Configuration 17 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 W eb Interface – Login Screen Clicking on any menu item will cause a login prompt to appear . If a password has been set previously , enter it here. New Print Servers ship without passwords; if this is the case, click “Submit” to continue. W eb Interface – IP Addres s This menu allows t[...]

19 18 W eb Configuration 19 18 W eb Configuration W eb Interface – Print Server Configuration This menu allows the user to modify the following parameters: • Print Server Name: This field identifies the Print Server by name, and each Print Server has a unique name. Unique names are critical in a network with more than one Print Server . If the [...]

19 W eb Configuration 19 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 screen shown below , select the file name of the downloaded firmware, then click “Apply Changes”. The firmware upgrade will take a few minutes. Note: Do not interrupt the process by removing power from the Print Server or you could cause permanent damage to the device. W eb Interface – Sy[...]

21 20 Printing to Multipl e Print Server s 21 20 Printing to Multipl e Print Server s If more than one Print Server is available on your network, and some computers need to be able to print to more than one Print Server , you will need to install the included Belkin Port Monitor (a virtual printer port) software on your PC. The Belkin Port Monitor [...]

21 21 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 3. In the “Enter New Port” window , enter a unique name for the port and click “OK”. 4. Click “Close” on the “Printer Ports” window . 5. On the “Ports” tab, select the newly created port; click “Configure Port”. 6. On the next window (Belkin Port 2: Properties), click the “Locate Servers[...]

23 22 23 22 7. On the “Available Servers” window , select the Print Server to which you want to print. 8. Click “OK” to close. In the “Belkin Port 2: Properties” window , the name of the Print Server you selected will appear in the window . 9. Click “OK” to close. 10. Repeat these steps for each additional Print Server on your netwo[...]

23 Belkin Port Monitor Advanc ed Menu 23 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 In most cases, the Belkin Port Monitor (a virtual printer port) software will be automatically installed and configured by the Print Server Setup Wizard. Some advanced users may choose to manually configure the Belkin Port Monitor software. This can be achieved by using the Belk[...]

25 24 Belkin Port Monitor Advanc ed Menu 25 24 Belkin Port Monitor Advanc ed Menu 3. The Advanced Menu has fields to enter the Print Server’ s IP address and the queue name and the port number . Note: The port number field by default is 515. In most cases, the port number should not be changed. Adding a Second Belkin Port Monitor and Configuring [...]

25 Belkin Port Monitor Advanc ed Menu 25 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 2. Click “Add Port”. A window showing the printer ports installed on the PC will open. Select “Belkin Port” and click “New Port”. 3. On the “New Port” window , enter a unique name for the port and click “OK”. 4. Click “Close” on the “Printer Ports” wi[...]

27 26 Using the Print Server for FTP Printing 27 26 Using the Print Server for FTP Printing 7. Add the Print Server’ s IP address and the queue name of the printer you want to select for the port. The queue name “lp1” will point the port to the printer connected to the printer 1 USB port on the Print Server . The queue name “lp2” will poi[...]

27 Using the Print Server for FTP Printing 27 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 Sending Print Jobs to Printers Connected to the Print Server Using FTP 1. In Windows, select the printer’ s properties. 2. Set the printer port to “File”, click “Apply”.[...]

29 28 Using the Print Server for FTP Printing 29 28 Using the Print Server for FTP Printing 3. Print the document using the printer that you configured. A dialogue box will open prompting you to name the print file. After naming the file, click “OK”. A file will be saved to the user’ s default Windows directory (typically “C:” or “C:D[...]

29 Using the Print Server for FTP Printing 29 section 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 9 1 0 6. When the connection is made, the user will be prompted to enter a user name and a password. The user name for the Print Server is “anonymous”; the password should be left blank. After a successful login, a list of the printers connected to the Print Server will a[...]

31 30 T r oubl eshooting 31 30 31 30 T r oubl eshooting Can no t fin d Pr int Ser v er If the Wizard cannot find your Print Server even though it appears to be functioning properly , the problem may be that the Ether net cable connected to the Print Server and Router may be loose. Check to see that the Ether net cable is connected properly and try [...]

31 31 31 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1 0 T r oubl eshooting 8 9 section If the Print Server has been configured before, and the IP address has already been set to another subnet, the best solution is to restore factory defaults on the Print Server . Do this by holding down the reset button while repowering the Print Server . After a reset, the Print Server will [...]

33 32 T r oubl eshooting 33 32 33 32 T r oubl eshooting “Ca nn ot co mm uni ca te wit h pri nt er ” or “p ri nt er no t f ou nd” err or mes sa ge appe ar s in Pri nt er Driv e r St atu s Mo nit or Again, this may result from: If those issues are addressed and the problem still exists, Belkin recommends that the user disable the Printer Driv[...]

33 33 33 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 1 0 T r oubl eshooting section 8 9 Ins t al la tio n CD -RO M do es not s ta rt Se tu p Uti li ty If the CD-ROM does not start the Setup Utility automatically , it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. If the Setup Utility screen does not appear within 15-20 secon[...]

35 34 35 34 35 34 35 34 35 34 T r oubl eshooting T echnical Support Y ou can find technical support information at www.b elk in. c om or www.be lki n. c om/ net wo rki ng . If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call: US: 877-73 6- 577 1 Eur ope: 00 800 223 55 460 Au st ra lia : 1800 666 04 0[...]

35 35 35 35 35 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Information 9 1 0 section Caution: Exposure to Radio Fr equency Radiation. The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such manner that the potential for human contact normal operation is minimized. When connecting an external[...]

37 36 Information 37 36 37 36 37 36 37 36 37 36 37 36 37 36 37 36 Information Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment. Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this devi[...]

37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Information section 1 0 the written permission of Belkin; or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced. THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALL Y DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES[...]