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    A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. ® Model No. PrintServer for USB 2.0 Wireless- G WPS54GU2 User Guid e WIRELESS GH z 2.4 802.11g[...]

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    Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2003 Cisco System s, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are tradem ar[...]

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    Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer 3 The Back Panel 3 The Front Panel 4 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer 5 Overview 5 Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 5 Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wiza[...]

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    Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 30 The Bi-Admin Mana gement Utility 31 Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) 42 Overview 42 Windows IPP Client Setup 42 Appendix A: Troubleshooting 46 Common Problems and Solutions 46 Appendix B: Wireless Security 48 A Brief Overview 48 What Are The Risks? 48 Appendix[...]

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    Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 List of Figures Figure 2-1: PrintServer’s Back Panel 3 Figure 2-2: PrintServer’s Front Panel 4 Figure 3-1: Connecting to the LAN Port 5 Figure 3-2: Connecting to the USB Port 5 Figure 3-3: Connecting to the Parallel Port 5 Figure 3-4: Connecting to the Power Port 5 Figure 4-1: Welcome 6 Figure 4-2: Wireless-G [...]

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    Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Figure 6-6: Protocol Tab - SNMP 21 Figure 6-7: Wireless Tab - Basic 22 Figure 6-8: Wireless Tab - Security 23 Figure 6-9: Printer - Internet Printing 24 Figure 6-10: Printer - Logical Port 25 Figure 6-11: Status Tab - Device 26 Figure 6-12: Status Tab - Printer 26 Figure 6-13: Status Tab - Wireless 27 Figure 6-14:[...]

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    Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Figure 8-2: Output Select 43 Figure 8-3: AddPort 43 Figure 8-4: Configure IPP Port 44 Figure 8-5: Locate Your Printer 44 Figure 8-6: Connect to Printer 45 Figure B-1: Warchalking 48 Figure B-2: Wireless Tab - Security 54 Figure D-1: Upgrade Firmware 56 Figure D-2: Detected LAN Cards 56 Figure D-3: BIN File Informa[...]

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    1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0. The Linksys Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 lets you connect a USB or parallel printer (or bot h) directly to your network, eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print sha[...]

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    2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 • Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation This chapter explains how to install the Windows driver for the PrintServer. • Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility This chapter explains how to configure t he PrintServer using the w eb-ba[...]

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    3 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer The Back Panel Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer The Back Panel The PrintServer’s ports are located on the back panel. Power The Power port is where you will connect the power adapte r. Parallel The Parallel port is where you will connect the p arallel printe[...]

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    4 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PrintServer The Front Panel Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Front Panel The PrintServer’s LEDs are located on the front panel. Status Green/Orange. If the Status LED is continuously lit green, then t he PrintServer is ready for use. The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is booting up, a system self-tes[...]

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    5 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 3: Connecting the PrintServer Overview Before starting the physical installation, make a note of the PrintServer’s Default Name, which is located on the bottom of the PrintServer. There is a bar code sticker with an LK number printed on it (for example , L[...]

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    6 Chapter 4: Configuring th e PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 4: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation To install the PrintServer, you will use the Setu p CD-ROM to run the Setup Wizard. It is highly recomm ended that you use a computer on the wired network to set [...]

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    7 Chapter 4: Configuring th e PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 4. The Password screen, Figure 4-3, will appear next. Enter the default password admin in the field provided. Click Enter . 5. The Basic Settings screen, shown in Figure 4-4, will appear. If you want to change the Device Name or Domain N[...]

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    8 Chapter 4: Configuring th e PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 6. The IP Settings screen, Figure 4-5, will appear. If your network uses a router with a DHCP setting that automatically assigns IP addresses, select Automatically obtain an IP address (DHCP) . If your network uses a static IP address, s[...]

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    9 Chapter 4: Configuring th e PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 8. The Wireless Settings screen will appear. In th e SSID field, enter your wireless network’s SSID or name. This is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network. The SSID is case-sensitive and should have 32 characters [...]

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    10 Chapter 4: Configuring th e PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 9. The Wireless Security Settings screen, shown in Figure 4-8, will appear. If you want to enable WEP encryption for greater wireless security, select the level of WEP encryption, 64 Bit Keys or 128 Bit Keys , and then enter a Passphras[...]

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    11 Chapter 4: Configuring th e PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 10. If you entered a Passphrase, you will see the auto ma tically generated WEP key on the following screen, as shown in Figure 4-9. Otherwise, enter the W EP key manually in the field provided. If you are using 64-bit W EP encryption, [...]

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    12 Chapter 4: Configuring th e PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 12. The Congratulations screen, shown in Figure 4-11, will appear. The setup is complete. You will need to install the driver next. Click User Install at the bottom of the Congratu lations screen, and go to “Chapter 5: Windows Driver [...]

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    13 Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Overview This section installs the PrintServer’s software on your Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP computers so they can use the PrintServer for print jobs. (The PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP.[...]

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    14 Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Installation Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 4. The Welcome screen of the driver installation program, Figure 5-2, will appear first. Click Cancel to quit the setup program and then close the open programs. Click Next to continue with the driver installation. 5. The Choose Destination Location screen, as[...]

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    15 Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Installation Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 6. The Select Program Folder screen will appear, as shown in Figure 5-4. An icon will be added to the pro gram folder listed. You may change the name for t he program folder, if you wish. Click Next . Click Back to return to the previous screen. Click Cancel t[...]

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    16 Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Starting the Print Driver Utility Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Starting the Print Driver Utility 1. Click Start , Programs , Print Server Util ity , and then Print Driver Setup . If the Print Driver Setup icon has been created, you can double-click it instead. 2. The Information screen will appear; se[...]

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    17 Chapter 5: Windows Driver Installation Starting the Print Driver Utility Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 5. The Configure Printer Port screen will app ear, as sho wn in Figure 5-8. Your installed printer(s) will appear in the field. Select the printer you want, and click the Connect button to associate the printer with your selected printer p[...]

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    18 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServe r Using the Web-based Utility Overview Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility Overview After setting up the PrintServer with the Setup Wizard, the PrintServer will be ready for use. However, if you’d like to change its advanced settings, use th[...]

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    19 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServe r Using the Web-based Utility The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Protocol Tab - TCP/IP Click the TCP/IP tab to view or change the TC P/IP values of th e Prin tServer. (See Figure 6-3.) IP Address . If your network router is u sin g DHCP to assign IP addresses, select Obtain an I[...]

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    20 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServe r Using the Web-based Utility The Protocol Tab - NetB EUI Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Protocol Tab - NetBEUI NetBEUI connection settings of the PrintServer are available on this tab. (See Figure 6-5.) Domain Name . Enter the name of the domain that you wa nt the PrintServer as sociated with in th [...]

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    21 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServe r Using the Web-based Utility The Protocol Tab - SNMP Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Protocol Tab - SNMP Use the screen shown in Figure 6-6 to view or c hange the PrintServer’s SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) settings. The PrintServer supports SNMP, which allows network adm inistrators to[...]

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    22 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServe r Using the Web-based Utility The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Wireless Tab - Basic This screen allows you to change the PrintServer’s basic wireless settings. Configuratio n . The PrintServer’s Regulatory Domain and MAC Address are listed and cannot be cha nged. In th e SS[...]

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    23 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServe r Using the Web-based Utility The Wireless Tab - Security Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Wireless Tab - Security Configure or alter the Prin tServer’s wireless security settings on this screen. Wireless Security • WEP Encryption . If you want to enable WEP encryption for greater wireless security[...]

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    24 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServe r Using the Web-based Utility The Printer Tab - Internet Printin g Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Printer Tab - Internet Printing Internet Printing allows you to automatically print any e-mails that are sent to a specific e-mail account on your network. This is especially useful for printing informat[...]

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    25 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServe r Using the Web-based Utility The Printer Tab - Logical Port Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Printer Tab - Logical Port The Logical Printers tab contains the logical printer settings of the PrintServer. Config ure them for each Logica l Printer. (See Figure 6-10.) The PrintServer has six logical or vi[...]

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    26 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServe r Using the Web-based Utility The Status Tab - Device Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Status Tab - Device The Device tab allows you to view information about the PrintServer. No value s can be changed on this screen. This screen is for information only. (See Figure 6-11.) Clicking the Refresh button c[...]

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    27 Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServe r Using the Web-based Utility The Status Tab - Wireles s Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The Status Tab - Wireless The Wireless tab allows you to view information about the PrintServer’s wireless connection. No values can be changed on this screen. This screen is for information only. (See Figure 6-13.)[...]

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    28 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Man agement Overview Chapter 7: Bi-Admin Management Overview If you use Windows, then you can manage the PrintServ er using its web-based utility (see “Chapter 6: Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web-based Utility”) or a utility program called Bi-Admin, which is provided on the Prin[...]

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    29 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Man agement Bi-Admin Installation 5. The Choose Destination Location screen will appear, as shown in Figure 8-3. Ch oose the location where the B-Admin folder will be installed. To install the driver in the default location, click Next . If you want the folder to be installed in a different [...]

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    30 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Man agement Starting the Bi-Admin Manag ement Utility Starting the Bi-Admin Management Utility 1. To start the Bi-Admin program, click Start , Programs , Print Server Utility , and then Bi-Adm in Management Utility . If the Bi-Admin Management Utility icon has been created, you can just doub[...]

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    31 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Man agement The Bi-Admin Managem ent Utility The Bi-Admin Management Utility The Bi-Admin Management Utility screen will appear next. Any hardware found on the network will appear on the left-hand side of the screen, as shown in Figure 8-7. The Utility can be ma naged from this screen. The m[...]

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    32 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Man agement The Bi-Admin Managem ent Utility • Printer Status . This op tion allows you to view the printer stat us, as well as set port and printer parameters. If you click this option, a Verify Password screen will appear. Make sure that you enter the passwo rd in the field before you cl[...]

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    33 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Man agement The Bi-Admin Managem ent Utility • Configure . You may configure the P rintServer with this option. If you click this option, a Verify Password screen will appear. Make sure that you enter the pa ssword in the field before you click OK, or else an Incorrect Password message wil[...]

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    34 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Man agement The Bi-Admin Managem ent Utility TCP/IP (Figure 8-13) • Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) . If your network router is using DHCP to assign IP addresses, select Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) . By default, Dynamic IP Address (DHCP) is enabled. • Fixed IP Address . If you need to assign the[...]

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    35 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Man agement The Bi-Admin Managem ent Utility Apple Talk (Figure 8-14) • Zone Name . Typically only Macintoshes use AppleTalk, although other platform s can use it if they have the necessary, third-party software installed. Enter th e Zone Name in the field provided. • Port Sett ing . Sel[...]

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    36 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Man agement The Bi-Admin Managem ent Utility NetBEUI (Figure 8-15) • Domain Name . Enter the name of the domain tha t you want the Prin tServer assoc iated with in the Domain Name field. If you are unsure of the Domain Name, you ca n find it out by looking on any computer alrea dy on the n[...]

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    37 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Man agement The Bi-Admin Managem ent Utility Interne t Printing (Figure 8-16) • Mail Server . Enter the address of your mail server in the M ail Server IP Address fields. (This value must be a fixed IP address.) Enter the Mail Account name and Password next. Enter the password again in the[...]

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    38 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Man agement The Bi-Admin Managem ent Utility Port (Figure 8-17) • Physical Port . Select the number of the Selected Physical Port from the drop-down menu. Select th e Handshake Signal, Busy Only or Busy & Ack . Select the Printer Type, High Speed or Low Speed . • Logical Port . Selec[...]

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    39 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Man agement The Bi-Admin Managem ent Utility Wireless (Figure 8-18) • SSID (Service Se t Identifier) . In the SSID field, enter the name of your wireless network. This is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network. The SSID is case -sensitive and should have 32 char acters[...]

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    40 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Man agement The Bi-Admin Managem ent Utility SNMP (Figure 8-19) • SysContact . Enter the name of the con tact person in the SysContact field. • SysLocation . Enter the location of the contact person in th e SysLocation field. • Configuratio n Item . From the Configuration Item box, sel[...]

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    41 Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Bi-Admin Man agement The Bi-Admin Managem ent Utility • Upgrade . You may use this option to upgrade the firmware of the PrintServer. Follow these instructions: 1 On the Upgrade screen shown in Figure 8-20, click the Files button. 2 The Detected LAN Cards screen will appear, as shown in Figure 8-21[...]

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    42 Chapter 7: Internet Printing Prot ocol (IPP) Overview Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter 8: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Overview Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) is a standards-based system that allows remote printing from a PC to any accessible printer. Normally, the printer will be attached to a computer or other device that funct[...]

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    43 Chapter 7: Internet Printing Prot ocol (IPP) Windows IPP Client Setup Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 2. Enter the IP Address or URL of the IPP Server. 3. If Internet access from your location is via a Proxy Server, check Access IPP Server via Proxy Server , and enter details of your Proxy Server. (This will be the same as your browser config[...]

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    44 Chapter 7: Internet Printing Prot ocol (IPP) Windows IPP Client Setup Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Changing the IPP Port Settings After the IPP port is created, you can reach the Configure IPP Port screen by performing these steps: 1. Open the Printers folder ( Start => Settings => Printers ). 2. Right-click IPP Printer and select Pr[...]

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    45 Chapter 7: Internet Printing Prot ocol (IPP) Windows IPP Client Setup Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 4. If the connection can be established, and the printer on that port is on line, the dialog box shown in Figure 7-6 will be displayed. This screen notifies you that th e printer driver is not installed. Click the OK button. 5. Select the pri[...]

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    46 Appendix A: Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of “Common Problems and Solution s”. Provid ed are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installa tion and operation of the Pr intServer. Read the d escriptions below to help you solve your probl[...]

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    47 Appendix A: Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 7. To start over, I need to set the Prin tServer to its factory default settings. Unplug the PrintServer’s power adapter. Press the Reset button while you plug in the PrintServer’s power adapter. Continue to hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it.[...]

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    48 Appendix B: Wireless Security A Brief Overview Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Appendix B: Wireless Security A Brief Overview Whenever data—in the form of files, em ails, or messages—is transmitted over your wireless network, it is op en to attacks. Wireless networking is inherently risky because it broadcasts information on radio waves. [...]

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    49 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 But even WEP has its problems. WEP’s encryption algorithm is referred to as “simple”, which also means “weak”, because the technology that scrambles the wireless signal isn’t too h ard to crack for a persistent hacker. There are five common ways that[...]

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    50 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Active Attacks Hackers use Active Attacks for three purposes: 1) st ealing data, 2) using your network, an d 3) modifying your network so it's easier to hack in the next time. In an Active Attack, the hacker has gained access to all of your network settings[...]

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    51 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 examples below, your implementation and ad ministration of network security measures is the key to maximizing wireless security. No preventative measure will guaran tee network security but it will make it more difficult for some one to hack into your network. O[...]

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    52 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 5) SSID There are a few things you can do to make your SSID more secure: a. Disable Broadcast b. Make it unique c. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID. This is a optio n for convenience, allowing any[...]

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    53 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 PCs unprotected by a firewall router should at leas t run firewall software, and all PCs should run up-to-date antiviral software. 8) WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is often looked upon as a panace a for wireless security concerns. This is overstating WEP&ap[...]

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    54 Appendix B: Wireless Security What Are The Risks? Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 The solution, then, is to segment your network up into multiple groups. If your network had 80 users and you used four WEP keys, a hacker would have access to o nly ¼ of your wireless network resources. In this way, multiple keys reduce your liability. Finally,[...]

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    55 Appendix C: About Bi- Directional Printing Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Appendix C: About Bi-Directional Printing Normal printing only sends print signals from a PC to a printer. Bi-directional printing, also called bitronic prin ting, refers to a printer’s ability to do just the opposite—talk back to a PC to notify it of a print job s[...]

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    56 Appendix D: Upgradin g Firmware Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Appendix D: Upgrading Firmware The PrintServer’s firmware is upgraded through the Bi -Admin Management utility. Follow these instructions: 1. Download the firmware from Linksys’s website at www.linksys.com . 2. Open the Bi-Admin Management utility. 3. Click Main => Upgrade[...]

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    57 Appendix E: Windows Help Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Appendix E: Windows Help All Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operatin g system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appen di[...]

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    58 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Appendix F: Glossary 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.[...]

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    59 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Buffer - A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data. Cable Modem - A device th at connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Acce[...]

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    60 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. Encryption - Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized pe ople. Ethernet - An IEEE standard network protocol that specifie s how data is placed on an d retrieved from a common transmission medium. Finge[...]

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    61 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implem ent secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. ISM band - Radio band used in w ireless networking transmissions. ISP [...]

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    62 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - A type of broadband connection that provides a uthentication (username and password) in addition to data transport. PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) - A VPN protocol t hat allows the Point to Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through[...]

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    63 Appendix F: Glossary Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent. Telnet - A user command and TCP/IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of [...]

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    64 Appendix G: Specification s Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Appendix G: Specifications Model WPS54GU2 Standards IEEE 802. 11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 1284, USB 2.0 Ports Power, USB, Parallel, LAN Button Reset Cabling Type USB 2.0, UTP CAT5, DB25 Parallel LEDs Status, LAN, WLAN, Parallel, USB Security Features WEP WEP Key Bits 64, 128 [...]

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    65 Appendix H: Warranty Informat ion Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Appendix H: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purc haser (“You”) that, for a period o f thre e years, (the “Warranty Period”) Your Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship un der normal use. Your [...]

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    66 Appendix I: Regulato ry Information Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Appendix I: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable protection against harm ful interference in [...]

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    67 Appendix I: Regulato ry Information Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 INDUSTRY CANADA (C ANADA) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. The use of this device in a system operat in g either partially or completely outdoors may require the [...]

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    68 Appendix I: Regulato ry Information Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 • France F: 2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respectivement) sont complétement libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation in térieur). P our ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à autorisation selon le d?[...]

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    69 Appendix J: Contact Informa tion Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0 Chapter J: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want [...]