Motorola WPS870G User Manual

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 3 Package Contents You should find the following items packaged with your Wireless Print Server. If any items are missing, co

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 93 Appendix D: NetWare Overview  The Print Server must be configured as a valid device on your TCP/IP network. This printin

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 94 7 Browse the Database Volume and select where you want the NDPS Manager database to be assigned (for example, TECH_50_SYS

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 95 7 Select Remote (LPR on IP) in the Connection Type. 8 Click Next to display the Configure Port Handler window. 9 In th

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 96 Glossary A Access Point (AP) A device that provides wireless LAN connectivity to wireless clients (stations). Adapter A

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 97 BSS Basic Service Set. A configuration of Access Points that communicate with each other without resorting any infrastruct

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 98 DHCP A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server dynamically assigns IP addresses to client hosts on an IP network. DHCP

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 99 to a spreading ratio. The chipping code is a redundant bit pattern for each bit that is transmitted, which increases the s

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 100 G Gateway A device that enables communication between networks using different protocols. See also router. GUI Graphical

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 101 Internet A worldwide collection of interconnected networks using TCP/IP. IP Internet Protocol is a set of standards that

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 102 MTU The Maximum Transmission Unit is the largest amount of data that can be transmitted in one discrete message on a give

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 4 WPS870G Physical Description The following sections describe the physical characteristics of your WPS870G. For instructions

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 103 reachable over the network. It also stands for “Packet InterNet Groper.” Port Triggering A mechanism that allows incoming

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 104 Roaming The ability to transfer your wireless session from one AP to another AP seamlessly. ROM Read-Only Memory. Router

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 105 Subnet Mask A methodology that determines what the router will examine for the destination of an IP address. A router del

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 106 Unicast A point-to-point data transmission sent from one sender to one receiver. This the normal way you access websites.

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 107 WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption protects the privacy of data transmitted over a wireless LAN. WEP uses keys to en

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User Guide WPS870G PAGE 5 Test Print and Restore Button The Wireless Print Server is fitted with a Restore button. This button has two functions: 

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 6 Front of WPS870G The following illustration shows the front panel: LAN Wireless USB Parallel1234 LED Indicators There are f

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 7 LED Color Condition Status 4. Parallel None Off No printer connected Green Solid On Printer is connected Green

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 8 Section 2: Installation Overview The WPS870G is designed to support many different platforms and the configuration required

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 9  A dynamically assigned IP address might change, which means you might have to alter the Print Port if you manually set u

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 10 Inferring an IP Address Using the example above, 192.168.10.10 is the IP address assigned to your Ethernet adapter. This t

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 11 2 With the other end of the same Ethernet cable, plug it into the LAN port of your WPS870G. 3 Plug in the power plug to

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 12 Installation Wizard Setup Procedure The Windows-based Installation Wizard supplied on the CD-ROM, runs on Windows 98SE, Wi

WPS870G User Guide Regulatory, Warranty, and Copyright Information WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MO

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 13 The Configure Device Name and Domain window is displayed: 5 Type a descriptive name for the Device Name. 6 Select th

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 14 The Configure IP Address Settings window is displayed: 8 Select the type of connection you chose at Before You Begin,

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 15 11 Confirm that the information you entered is correct by clicking Back. If all settings are correct, then click Next (fr

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 16 Item Description Channel If you selected Ad-Hoc network, then select the wireless channel of that network. 15 Once the

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 17 – If you selected WPA-PSK, the Wireless Security Settings window is displayed: 18 Match the type of security used by th

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 18 If you set up your WPS870G by directly connecting to a computer and not through a router, you might encounter this windo

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 19 1 Choose one of the following: – Continue with the Installation Wizard to install the Print Server utility by clicking N

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 20 3 Click OK. The Configure Printer Port window is displayed: 4 If your printer appears in the Existing Printers list, se

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 21 The Add Printer Wizard window is displayed: 6 Select the newly added Port. Look for the description of “PrintServer” b

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 22 WPS870G Utility Installation for Windows 2000 It is highly recommended that you install the Print Server utility on every

User Guide WPS870G • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dea

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 23 The ADDPORT window is displayed, indicating you have successfully added the port. 3 Click OK. The Configure Printer

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 24 The Select the Printer Port window is displayed: 5 Select Use the following port: and scroll down until you see PrintS

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 25 7 Keep or replace the driver as needed and click Next. The Name Your Printer window is displayed: Motorola recommends

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 26 12 If the Printer Port Setup window is still open, you can set up another printer or click Close to exit the window. Afte

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 27 3 Click OK. The Configure Printer Port window is displayed: 4 If your printer appears in the Existing Printers list,

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 28 The Add Printer Wizard window is displayed: 5 Locate the Manufacturer and printer, or use the Have Disk option if appr

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 29 8 Click Do Not Share This Printer and click Next. The Print Test Page window is displayed: 9 Click Yes or No to print

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 30 Existing Printer Driver Configuration This situation is for a printer you already have installed and want to use with the

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 31 Section 3: Wireless Security Configuration This section provides a suggested security set up for the WPS870G. You need an

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 32 Wireless Security Setup The wireless settings configured here represent the strongest settings possible for the WPS870G. I

User Guide WPS870G From the chart below, select the type of security that matches your wireless network. The type of authentication selected determ

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 34 Section 4: Web-Based Management This section explains how to configure the WPS870G using your Web browser. Overview The WP

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 35 Network Layout Diagrams Below are examples of the two methods to work with your WPS870G in a home environment. DHCP IP ad

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 36 Connecting to the WPS870G The screenshots seen here are intended for reference only; your version of firmware may differ s

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 37 Help, Restart, and Logout Click the appropriate command to execute the action. Help Accesses the online help guide. Resta

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 38 Status Two windows are available for the Status section - Server and Printer. Each provides up-to-date information about t

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 39 Item Description Printer Type Lists the printer(s) connected to the WPS870G’s ports, if any. Networking Info If a network

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 40 The printers attached to the WPS870G are displayed along with basic information. Click Refresh to update the status of th

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 41 Item Description Gateway Address The address of the gateway used to reach a specified destination; for example, on a netwo

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 42 Wireless Settings Wireless Settings allows you to update wireless parameters, enabling you to successfully connect to your

User Guide WPS870G PAGE i Table of Contents Section 1: Overview ______________________________________1 Features ...

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 43 Item Description Mode Select the type of wireless standard for your wireless network if Ad-Hoc is selected:  Compatibili

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 44 Wireless Security The Wireless Security window allows you to configure the security settings for your WPS870G. Select the

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 45 Item Description Encryption Match the type of wireless encryption used by the wireless network. This security setting encr

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 46 Item Description Cancel Click to cancel any changes. Printer Settings Printer Settings allows you to update print server

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 47 Protocol Settings Protocol Settings allows you to update print server parameters to work with different printer networks.

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 48 Item Description Apply Click to save your settings. Cancel Click to cancel any changes. NetBEUI Click Protocol Settings

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 49 Control Panel Control Panel allows you to adjust the password to the WPS870G and to update the unit’s firmware. Device Sec

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 50 Updating Firmware The Firmware Update window allows you to update your Print Server’s firmware (the mechanism that control

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 51 Section 5: Alternate Client Computer Configurations This section describes possible client configurations that LAN clients

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 52 Checking Your Network Protocols (Windows 9x) Your computer must have either TCP/IP or NetBEUI protocols installed. All ver

WPS870G User Guide PAGE ii Server Status ...

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 53 Windows IP Printing You can set up your computer(s) to print from your applications using an IP address instead of the WPS

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 54 Windows 98SE/ME IP Printer Port Setup This section installs the IPP client and configures your port for IP printing. 1 In

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 55 The AddPort window is displayed: 6 If desired, you can click Add New Printer to add a new printer for the IP port. Hig

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 56 Windows 2000/XP IP Printer Port Setup The recommended printing method is to use the LPR protocol for IP printing: 1 Open

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 57 The Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard window is displayed: 4 Enter the IP Address of the Print Server in the Pri

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 58 The Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor window is displayed: 6 On the Port Settings tab: – Select LPR – Enter a Qu

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 59 3 If Windows responds that a printer is still using the port, apply another port to the selected printer and try deleting

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 60 Banner  Check Enable Banner to print a banner page before each print job.  If using a PostScript Printer, click to ena

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 61 5 To install a printer, right-click the desired printer icon, and choose Install, as shown below. This starts the Add Pri

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 62 Windows with Server-based Print Queues With a Server-based Print Queue, the WPS870G is installed on an existing Network Se

User Guide WPS870G PAGE iii Using IPP Printers...

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 63 7 Select the correct printer Manufacturer and Model, as advised by your Network Administrator and click Next. 8 Follow t

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 64 Macintosh® (AppleTalk) The Wireless Print Server supports AppleTalk (EtherTalk), PAP, ATP, NBP, ZIP and DDP protocols, ena

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 65 Macintosh OS X If using LPR printing, you need to ensure the Wireless Print Server has a valid IP address before configuri

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 66 Section 6: Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) This section covers the Internet Printing Protocol for the WPS870G. Overview Y

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 67 IPP Client Configuration – Windows 98SE/ME To configure the IPP client in Windows 98SE/ME: 1 Navigate to the program by c

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 68 The AddPort window is displayed: 6 Either select an existing printer to use the new port and click OK, or Click the

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 69 The Locate your Printer window is displayed: 3 Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your intranet and ent

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 70 Changing the IPP Port Settings After the IPP port is created, you can access the Configure IPP Port window using the Wind

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 71 Section 7: Troubleshooting This section describes some situations that may arise and the solutions to them. Contact Inform

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 72  Ensure that the computer used for configuration has the TCP/IP network protocol installed. Test its network connection

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 1 Section 1: Overview This chapter provides an overview of your Wireless Print Server's features. Features Congratulati

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 73 My EPS file does not print with the correct fonts. This is a problem that occurs in some application programs. Try downloa

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 74 Windows Printing Solutions The Installation Wizard cannot detect my Print Server in Windows XP. You may need to disable yo

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 75 3 Enter a dummy value such as shown for the “Network path or queue name.” Select No for "Do you print for MS-DOS pr

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 76 6 Right-click the Printer and select Properties, then the Details tab, as shown below. 7 Click Add Port. On the Add Por

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 77 8 Click OK. The Configure PrintServer window is displayed: 9 Click Browse, select the desired Wireless Print Server, an

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 78 3 Select the Ports tab. 4 Uncheck the Enable bidirectional support checkbox. 5 Click OK. When printing from some softw

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 79 2 Right-click the Wireless Print Server's Printer, and select Properties. 3 On the Details tab, click Capture. T

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 80 I have set up IPP Printing using my router but can no longer print. If your ISP uses a DHCP server to assign you an IP add

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 81 Unix® Troubleshooting Print Server is not recognized. Check the following:  The network cable is OK.  There are no rou

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 82 Appendix A: Specifications General Specifications Wireless Print Server WPS870G Power Consumption 5.5w max. External Power

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 2 Safety Instructions For your own safety, and to protect your Wireless Print Server, please observe the following safety adv

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 83 Pin Signal Name Direction 8 +Data 6 To printer 9 +Data 7 To printer 10 - ACK To Server 11 + Busy To Server 12 +

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 84 Appendix B: Windows Server Configuration Windows NT 4.0 Server If using Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft TCP/IP Printing Support

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 85 Windows 2000/2003 Server 1 Click Start > Settings > Printer and start the Add Printer wizard. 2 Select Network Pri

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 86 Appendix C: Unix Systems Overview Your Wireless Print Server supports the LPD Unix printing method, which is supported by

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 87 LPD Configuration Configuration for the most common platforms is described below. LPD on IBM AIX 4.15 Before proceeding, e

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 88 LPD on System V Before beginning LPD Setup, ensure that an IP address has been assigned to the Wireless Print Server. Keep

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 89 Adding Remote Printers A remote printer is added by inserting the following line in the /etc/printcap file. Note: The entr

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 90 Field Data Name Enter a name for this printer Spool Directory /var/spool/lpd/name_of_printer File Limit 0 (no limit) Remo

User Guide WPS870G PAGE 91 LPD on BSD Before continuing, ensure that an IP address has been assigned to the Wireless Print Server. Remember the follo

WPS870G User Guide PAGE 92 Where: Printer_name is the Print Queue name used to store jobs for the corresponding logical printer. PS_NAME is the Wirel