Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto P74393UK del fabbricante Belkin
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© 2005 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names ar e register ed trademarks of respective manufactur ers listed. P74393uk 2-P ort USB Print Serv er Belkin Ltd. Express Business Park • Shipton W ay Rushden • NN10 6GL • United Kingdom T el: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin B.
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1 1 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Ho me Net wo rk in g Ove rv ie w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
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.
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 netwo.
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.
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 ash.
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 u.
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:.
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.
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).
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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”).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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 .
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.
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.
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”.
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 .
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”.
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.
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.
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 .
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 ni.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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