Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto TEW-P1U del fabbricante TRENDnet
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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS C OPYRIGHT ........................................................................................................................................ 3 1.INTRODUCTION ..................................................................
8.UPGRADING PRINT SERVER .................................................................................................. 68 O VERVIEW ..................................................................................................................
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1. Introduction Product Overview The external print servers enhanc e capability by letting you place your printers, plotters, or equality printers at convenient locations dire ctly on the Ethernet net work, and by increasing network printer performance and management.
Components and Features Wireless Print server ˙ 1 Bi-direction parallel port (IEEE 1284) or USB 1.1 port (support USB2.0 full speed) ˙ POST (Power On Self Test) ˙ LED Lights Status: Yellow color, indicating Power/POST process WLAN Active: Green / Yellow color, indicati ng the strength of radio signal and data transmission.
Hardware Installation To install the print servers, you need to complete these steps: ˙ Confirm that your printer par allel(USB) port work well. ˙ Connect the print server to the network and printer(s) and plug in the print server. ˙ Create a configuration page from the print server.
Wireless Network Environment Infrastructure (AP) Mode Ad-hoc (PEER-to-PEER) Mode 7.
2 . P rint S erver I nstallation Preparation To meet users’ network printing needs in today’s heterogeneous and multiple protocol networking environments, the print server suppor ts industrial standard protocols, including TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and AppleTalk.
NetWare 3.12, 4.x, 5.x HP Web JetAdmin Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 NetWare 3.12, 4.x, 5.x Remote management of print server, include alert and consumables Print server solution for continual management of.
The PSAdmin is a proprietary Windows based m anagement program that can assist you in configuring and managing your pr int server in NetWare environments. The program can be run from any Windows PC. Installing the Setup Wizard To install Wizard, please follow the directions listed below .
4. After installation completes, the Setup Wizard message appears. 5. Click Wireless Setup Wizard and the following message appear. 11.
6. Click NEXT ; the wizard will automatically disco ver the wireless print server. 7. Select the print server, whic h you want to configure and press NEXT .
8. Select YES if you want to change the configuration and press NEXT then the picture appears. Communication Type ： please choose Infrastructure , Ad-hoc or 802.11b Ad-hoc that meet your network environment. SSID ： Input the proper SSID of y our wireless network.
9. Choose Enable the WEP Encryption as you need, and click NEXT . 10. Specify a fixed IP address or use dynamic IP address, then click NEXT . 14.
11. In this page, you can confirm your setting value again. Click NEXT . 12. Your wireless print server has been successfully configured. 15.
13. Now, you may have to run t he Network Print Server Setup Wizard next to install the print server on your computer. 14. Click Network Print Server Setup Wizard and the following message appear. 15. Click NEXT ; the wizard will automatically disco ver the wireless print server.
16. Select the print server, which you want to configure or not, and press NEXT . 17. The wizard will show the entire printer in your system. Select one printer, which connected with your print server exactly.
18. In this page, you can confirm your setting value again. Click NEXT . 19. Now, your print server has been su ccessfully connected with your printer.
Using PSAdmin After PSAdmin is successfully installed, run the program by double-clicking the PSAdmin icon from “ Network Print Server ” program. The screen will then appear as follow picture.
The terms are defined as follows: Device Name : The name of the print server hardw are used for identification purposes. MAC Address : The Ethernet address of the print server. Print server Name : The print server to which the device is attached. Version : The firmware version of the print server.
4 (Optional) In the Subnet Mask option, type the Subnet Mask your LAN or network segment is currently configured to use. 5 (Optional) In the Gateway field, type the IP address of gateway. 6 When done, click OK button. The program will save t he above settings into the print server.
5. Type in a Print Queue Names. Note: Each print queue corresponds to each print port of the print server. 6. Click OK . 7. Done. 8. From your NetWare client computer, such as Windows 95/98/Me, create a printer that is connected (redirected) to one of the NetWare print queues serviced by the print server.
6. (Optional) In Bindery Settings , Select NetWare file serve r(s) that print server can do Bindery mode. 7. (Optional) In NDS Settings , Select NetWare file server(s), NetWare 4.
IP Address: This option shows the print server’s current IP address maybe obtained from your DHCP server or manually specifi ed. This option also allows you to manually specify an IP address to the print server, if DHCP option is disabled.
Reset 1. Click Reset button just like a picture ＜ ＞ . 2. Reset allows the user to reset the print server device in order to establish a new connection or for new settings to take effect. Refresh 1. Click Refresh button just like a picture ＜ ＞ .
Note: Please refer to NetWare’s Print server /Services manuals for detailed PCONSOLE commands. Uninstalling the PSAdmin on Windows PC To help users easily remove all installed software components of.
4.I nternet P rinter C onnection and HP W eb J etAdmin IPP Overview Print server(s) support the Internet Printing Pr otocol (IPP). Using the appropriate software on your system, you can create an IPP print path from your system as Windows PC over the Internet.
6. In URL’s box, input print server’s IP address, for example, http://1 92.168.10.182/lp1. Then Click Next . ** One port should be the port name as lp1. ** Three ports should be the port name as lp1, lp2, and lp3. 7.It will check print server to connect to HP printer, if not, it will appear as follow picture.
9.If you want your Windows-based programs to use this printer as the default printer, please select “ Yes ”, and Click Next . It will appear as follow picture 20.
Note: When installed on a supported host server, HP Web JetAdmin can be accessed from any client through a supported Web browser by browsing to the HP Web JetAdmin host.
Removing HP Web JetAdmin Utility To remove HP Web JetAdmin software from your web server, use the uninstall program provided with the software package.
5. C onfiguration from E mbedded W eb S erver Overview The Print Server contains an embedded web server that can be accessed through a supported web browser on a LAN, for exampl e, IE 4.
System Status 1.Click Status , it then appears the sub-menu. 2.Click System , it then as shown in the following picture. Device Name: This option allows you to view device nam e of the print server. To correct the print server’s device name. System Contact: This option allows you to view contact name of the print server.
Printer Status 1.Click Status , it then appears the sub-menu. 2.Click Printer , it then as shown in the following picture. Manufacturer: This option allows you to view manufac turer of the printer. When the printer connected with the print server, it will be show in the manufacture box.
2.Click Wireless , it then as shown in the following picture. Mode: This option shows the wireless oper ation mode of your print server. AP’s MAC Address: This option shows the MAC address your wireless AP. SSID: The ESSID of your wireless network. Channel Number: Current channel number.
Use DHCP/BOOTP: This option allows you to view DHCP/ BOOTP status. If there is a DHCP/BOOTP server on your network, this option allows the print server to obtain IP-related settings automatically from your DHCP server. IP Address: This option allows you to view IP addr ess from the print server.
General Settings: Print Server Name: This option allows you to view print server’s name would be configured by PSAdmin utility. Polling Time: This option allows you to view polli ng time from the print server. This function is search for NetWare Server by per time .
1.Click Status , it then appears the sub-menu. 2.Click SNMP , it then as shown in the following picture. SNMP Communities: This option allows you to view SNMP communities from the print server. There are two communities that control message from the network management of the print server.
Zone Name: If no any zone exists, the print server itself displays the zone name as an asterisk ( * ) in the current AppleTalk Status of the print server in the web browser. Port Name: < ATALK_PS > -xxxxxx-1 , where xxxxxx represent s the last six digits of the print server’s Node ID.
Preparation Enter the IP address of the print server as the URL, for example, 192.168.10.132. Then the print server’s home page will appear in content of the web browser. Please follow this information in the setup menu of the print server: System Setup 1.
˙ User Name: You must be input the defaul t administration user name, admin as login user name. ˙ Password : The default password is empty. After setup password is completed from the print server, you should to remember this password to input password box.
Select SSID or Manually Enter SSID Below: You can use Site Survey to help you assign a SSID or input in manually. Channel: Specify a Channel number that meet your environment. Data Transmit Rates: Choose the transmit rate of your wireless print server.
IP Address: This option allows you to input IP addre ss from the print server. The IP address must meet the IP addressing requi rements of the network segment. Subnet Mask: This option allows you to input subnet mask from the print server. The IP address must meet the IP addressing r equirements of the network segment.
Logon Password: This option allows you to input encry pted password from the print server. The print server login to NetWare se rver that administrator set password from selected print server. NDS Mode: To Enable NDS Mode, if you want to setup NDS environment.
Installation Procedure 1. At your file server console, type “ load install ”. 2. Select “ NCF files options ”. 3. Select “ Edit AUTOEXEC.NCF file ”. 4. Add or Modify the “ SET BINDERY CONTEXT = ” line to include the NDS organization (O) and all organization unit (OU) objects where users are located.
When accessing (traversing) MIB objects in the print server using NMS software called SNMP manager, you need to provide a community nam e in each SNMP request for authentication purpose. The prin t server supports up to two community names. The default community name is public (case-sensitive), with Read Only access right in default.
SNMP Community: The print server supports up to two community names. The default community name is public (case-sensitive), with Read Only access right in default. Support HP WebJetAdmin: This option allows user determine to disable/enable the Support HP WebJetAdmin.
3. Zone Name: In this option, type an AppleTalk Zone nam e that you want the print server to belong to or leave it in default (This enables the print server automatically search and link itself to the default zone that is set on the AppleTalk router, if found) .
Setting Up a Macintosh Computer 1. At a Macintosh computer, from the Apple menu, select Chooser . 2. The Chooser window then displays an Apple Zone list.
Select A Desired Protocol TCP/IP The TCP/IP Protocol must be installed. For further information, please read “ TCP/IP Protocol Installation” section in this chapter. Note: If TCP/IP protocol is chosen, please refe r to “Assigning an IP Address to the print server” section later in this chapter.
9. Done. Note: Using TCP/IP protocol to access the pr int server requires well-configured TCP/IP settings. If you are not familiar with thes e settings, please consult your network administrator for details or ask for help. IPX/SPX-compatible Protocol Installation 1.
Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP Installation Procedure Please perform the steps as follows to ensure a smooth installation: 1. Run Setup from the print server’s NetWare, Win 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP Setup diskette 2. The Network Print Monitor for Window s 95/98/Me Setup will then appear.
15. Select the Network Print Port and click OK . 16. The Add Port box will then appear, al ong with the print server’s Node ID (The last 6 digits of the Node ID, located on the back of the print server unit) . Select one printer server port from the list, which is now connec ted to (one of) your printer(s), as shown in the following picture.
It starts again to search for the print server on the network by us ing the protocol you specify in the step above. W hen finished, the print server will be displayed along with the its Node ID, as shown in the following picture. (The last 6 digits of the Node ID, located on the back of the print server unit) .
your print server unit. After assigning an IP address, the print server can be configured accordingly. Assigning an IP Address The first step to install a print server on a TCP/IP network is to assign t he print server an IP address and other related TCP/IP settings befor e the print server c an function.
6. The Add LPR compatible printers box will then appear as shown in the following picture. Type in the IP address assigned to the print server in the Name or address of server providing lpd box. 7. In the Name of printer or print queue on that server box, type in a printer name, for example, lp1.
1. C lick Start , point to Settings , and select Printer . 2. Run Add Printer , Click Next . 3. The Add Printer Wizard screen will appear, Select Local Printer and click Next . 4. From the type of Create a new port box as shown in the following picture, select the Standard TCP/IP Port , Click Next and Next .
7. In the Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor box as shown in the following picture, select LPR form Protocol, type in a queue name, for example, lp1. 8. Click OK , and Next . Note: Please DO NOT type any other name than lp1 in this step. 9. Click Finish .
11. Type in a new Printer name or leave it in default, and click Next button. 12. A message reading, “To confirm that the printer is installed properly, you can print a test page”.
UNIX Installation After the IP address is assigned, the Print Server is ready to be configured. For some popular UNIX systems, SCO OpenServer and UnixWare , Sun Solaris , IBM AIX , and Linux , we include the detailed installation procedures below.
After this step, the Remote Printer Configur ation appears. Answer the questions as follows: a. Do you want to install or remove printing (i/r/q) ? [q] : -----> i b. Do you wish to change the printer d escription file /etc/printcap (y/n) [n] ? ---------> y c.
4. Type “tftp < Print server‘s IP address>” For example: tftp 192.72.214.103 At the tftp prompt, type “ get config.txt ” to get the Print Server‘s configuration file. For example: tftp > get config.txt 5. Quit from tftp, and then use your editor to modify the “05 BoxIPAddress” field in the config.
4. Select Device . 5. Select Printer/Plotter . 6. Select Printer Spooling . 7. Select Add a Print Queue . 8. Select Remote . 9. Select Standard Process . 10. In the Queue Name option, type in a printer name. For example: printer-1 11. In the Host Name option, type in the IP address of the Print Server.
f. Click New button. g. Click Forward button. 64.
h. In the Name field, type a user-defined name, click Forward . i. In the Queue Type field, choose Networked UNIX . j. In the Server field, type the IP of print server k. In the Queue field, type a print server’s port name, which connect to the printer.
m. In the Printer field, choose Postscript Printer . n. Choose the model of printer and click Forward . o. Done. 66.
UnixWare 7 1. Login root . 2. Run CDE ( Common Desktop Environment ). 3. Open the subpanel under the SCO icon in the Front Panel . 4. Select SCO Admin . 5. Select Print Setup Manager from System Administration window. 6. Click LPD icon in the tool bar of Print Setup window.
8.U pgrading P rint S erver Overview Upgrading print server will allow you to replace its firmware inside the print server while the newer software version of the pr int server is available from your local dealer.
5. Done! Upgrading the print server from UNIX (Through TCP/IP) 1. Log in as root 2. Ensure binary file is located in your current working directory. 3. Type “ tftp <print server’s IP address> ”. 4. At tftp prompt, type “ get upgrade ”.
4. Click Upgrade form Browser and select the firmware file. 5. Click Upgrade . 6. Done. 70.
9. T roubleshooting General Troubleshooting Overview The most common problems, which cause t he print server to perform improperly, are covered in this chapter. If a problem still exists after reading this chapter, please contact your dealer for technical support.
are damaged. In addition, check the cable connec tion. If the pins are damaged, contact your dealer for a replacement connector. Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP Troubleshooting Multi-Segment LAN Environme.
11. Repeat the Steps 8-12 fo r the other Ethernet adapter. 12. Restart the computer . 13. Done. Moving the print server to A New Segment If the print server is moved from one network s egment to anoth.
9. Done! Moving Your Computer to A New Segment If you are using the print server through the Network Print Port on your NT or Windows 95/98/Me computer and your computer is going to be moved onto another segment, you have to reconfigure the print server on your com puter to use your print server.
B. The print server's IP address is duplicated or is as same as another computer's IP address on the network. If this is the case, please consult your netwo rk administrator to obtain an unused IP address for your print server. C. The print server is on one segment and your Windows NT server is on the other segment.
5. Type "edit config.txt" to modify this configuration file. 6. In your editor, modify " BoxIPAddress " field from "0.0.0.0" to "192.72.214.100". Leave other options as default and do not change their values . When done, save this new file and quit from your editor.
Appendix: Diagnostic Mode If you had problems to setup your print server in your wireless network, please refer to the following steps: 1. Change the print server to diagnostic mode by switching the DIP switch to DIAG mode(the side near to power connector.
6. 7. Done! The print server will restart. 8. Switch the DIP back to normal m ode and change your wireless adapter setting. Load Default Value You can load the default value of wireless pr int server by press the reset button. Please press 5 to 10 seconds until the status LED flash and the default value is restored.
Frequently Asked Questions Question A Print jobs are sent to the print queue successf ully, but fail to be sent to the printer. Possible explanations 1. The Print server Name/Print Queue c onfiguration in PCONSOLE is incorrect. 2. The Print server name specified and stored in the print server memory doesn’t match the same one set in PCONSOLE.
Question D The Status LED light keeps blinking after POST. Possible explanation and solution The last upgrade process was not completed. The print server must be upgraded again by using the PSAdmin.
Additional Installation Instructions Panasonic KX-P6100/6300/6500 If you are using a Panasonic KX-P6100/6300/6500 lase r printer with the print server through the Network Print Port under Windows 95/9.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il TRENDnet TEW-P1U è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del TRENDnet TEW-P1U - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso TRENDnet TEW-P1U imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul TRENDnet TEW-P1U ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il TRENDnet TEW-P1U, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del TRENDnet TEW-P1U.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il TRENDnet TEW-P1U. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo TRENDnet TEW-P1U insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
