LevelOne Printer WPS 100USB User Manual

LevelOne  
WPS-0100  
WPS-0100USB  
Wireless Printer Server  
User Guide  
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Internet Mail Printing.............................................................................................................. 49  
Printing through the Internet.................................................................................................. 53  
SNMP......................................................................................................................................... 54  
Wireless Configuration........................................................................................................... 55  
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting  
60  
Overview................................................................................................................................... 60  
Hardware & LAN Problems .................................................................................................. 60  
AppleTalk (Macintosh)........................................................................................................... 61  
Novell NetWare ....................................................................................................................... 63  
Windows Printing Problems .................................................................................................. 64  
Appendix A Specifications  
68  
General Specifications............................................................................................................ 68  
Protocol Support ...................................................................................................................... 70  
Feature Support ........................................................................................................................ 70  
Regulatory Approvals ............................................................................................................. 71  
Appendix B Network Server Configuration  
71  
Windows NT Server................................................................................................................ 71  
Windows 2000 Server............................................................................................................. 73  
Novell NetWare ....................................................................................................................... 73  
Unix Systems ............................................................................................................................ 78  
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Chapter 1  
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Introduction  
This chapter provides an overview of your LevelOne Printer Server's features.  
Features  
Congratulations on the purchase of your new LevelOne Printer Server. This device was  
designed to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. It is packed with features,  
including:  
Ø Versatility. The LevelOne Printer Server supports up to five protocols: NetWare, TCP/IP,  
SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI. It features one or  
two Ethernet interface ports and operating system support includes Unix, Novell, and  
Microsoft Windows.  
Ø Easy Installation. The LevelOne Printer Server makes adding printers or plotters to  
your network simple. Depending on your model, it will support 10BaseT only, 10Base2  
and 10BaseT, or 10BaseT and 100BaseT. The auto-sensing feature on the LAN interface  
means that there is no need to set jumpers or perform software configuration to select the  
network interface used.  
Ø Easy Setup. A number of utility programs are supplied to simplify setup. For Windows  
95/98/NT/2000/XP users, the BiAdmin program makes it easy to configure the LevelOne  
Printer Server for a variety of network and server configurations.  
Ø Web-based Interface. On 100BaseT models, the Web-based interface provides an easy  
method of configuration in TCP/IP networks.  
Ø Compact Size. This allows the LevelOne Printer Server to be used even where space is  
limited.  
Ø Remote Management Tools. A variety of software tools are provided. In most  
environments, both the LevelOne Printer Server and attached bi-directional printers can be  
configured remotely.  
Ø SNMP Support. The LevelOne Printer Server can act as a SNMP agent, with it own  
MIB. This allows TCP/IP users to monitor, configure and troubleshoot the LevelOne  
Printer Server using their existing SNMP management tools.  
Ø JetAdmin Support. 100BaseT models support the HP JetAdmin program. If you are  
already using JetAdmin, you can also use this program to manage your LevelOne Printer  
Server.  
Ø Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support. Some LevelOne Printer Server models can  
act an IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) Server, allowing clients, suppliers, colleagues and  
others to print to your printer from anywhere on the Internet. Windows IPP Client software  
is also supplied.  
See the "Protocol Support" and "Feature Support"  
tables in Appendix A for details of which models  
support the different features.  
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Safety Instructions  
For your own safety, and to protect your LevelOne Printer Server, please observe the following  
safety advice.  
1. Unplug this device from its power source before cleaning. Use only a slightly dampened  
cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.  
2. Avoid using this product near water. Exposure to water poses an electric-shock hazard.  
3. Do not place the LevelOne Printer Server on an unstable surface. The device may fall  
causing serious damage to the device.  
4. This device should only be used with the power supply type specified on the marking label.  
If you are not sure of type of your local power supply, consult your dealer or the local  
power company.  
5. Do not pinch, crimp or otherwise damage the power cord. If exposed to foot traffic,  
ensures that the cable is properly shielded and does not pose a tripping hazard.  
6. If using an extension cord, makes sure the total ampere rating of the products using the  
cord does not exceed the extension cord's ampere rating.  
7. Do not attempt to service this device, as opening or removing casing may expose you to  
dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
8. The LevelOne Printer Server should be serviced by qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
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The power cord is damaged or frayed.  
Liquid has been spilled onto the product.  
The product has been exposed to rain or water.  
The product does not operate normally in accordance with the operating instructions.  
The device has been dropped or the casing has been damaged.  
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Package Contents  
You should find the following items packaged with your LevelOne Printer Server. If any items  
are missing, contact your dealer immediately.  
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The LevelOne Printer Server  
Power Adapter  
One CD-ROM containing all support programs and this manual  
Quick Install Guide  
Wireless PCMCIA Card (for WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB)  
Models  
This manual covers the following LevelOne Printer Server models. Details of the LEDs and  
DIP Switches are in this Chapter. Further details of each model are contained in Appendix A -  
Specifications.  
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WPS-0100  
41 Parallel Printer Port  
4IEEE 802.11b Wireless Station  
410/100BaseT  
WLAN  
LED  
PCMCIA  
Wireless  
Card  
ACT  
LED  
LAN  
LED  
Error  
LED  
10/100  
BaseT  
Port  
Parallel  
Port  
12V  
Power  
Diagnostic  
Button  
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WPS-0100USB  
41 USB Printer Port  
4IEEE 802.11b Wireless Station  
410/100BaseT  
WLAN  
LED  
PCMCIA  
ACT  
LED  
Error  
LED  
Wireless  
Card  
LAN  
LED  
USB  
Port  
10/100  
BaseT  
Port  
12V Power  
Diagnostic  
Button  
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LED Indicators  
All models have two LED indicators on the top. The Status/Error LED is orange or red. The  
Power/Link indicator LED is green. The LED indicator modes are described in the following  
table.  
Green LED  
Off  
Red/Orange LED  
Status Description  
No power.  
Off  
On  
On  
Hardware error.  
Flashing  
On  
Flashing  
Firmware upgrade in progress.  
No printer connected to the USB port.  
Normal operation - idle.  
Flashing (USB only)  
On  
Off  
Off  
Flashing  
Normal operation - transmitting or  
receiving packets from the network.  
LEDs - WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB  
The WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB have 2 additional LED indicators as follows:  
LED  
Description  
WLAN ACT  
Off - Idle  
Flashing - Transmitting or receiving data through the Wireless  
LAN.  
LAN ACT  
Off - Idle  
Flashing - Transmitting or receiving data through the LAN.  
Diagnostic Push Button  
LevelOne Printer Server models WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB are fitted with a Diagnostic  
Push Button. The button is recessed; a pin or paper clip can be used to press it. This button has  
2 functions:  
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Restore the factory default settings  
Print a test page containing all current settings.  
To restore the factory default settings:  
1. Turn the LevelOne Printer Server OFF.  
2. Press and hold the diagnostic button. While pressing the button, switch the LevelOne  
Printer Server ON.  
3. If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds, a diagnostic page will be printed,  
showing the new (default) settings.  
To generate a Diagnostic print out  
1. Ensure that both the LevelOne Printer Server and the printer attached to port 1 are ON.  
2. Press the diagnostic button, and hold it in for 2 seconds.  
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3. The test page, containing the current settings, will be printed.  
Note:  
PostScript printers are unable to print this page. If you have a PostScript printer on Port 1,  
the test page will not be printed.  
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Chapter 2  
2
LAN Installation  
This chapter describes how to install the LevelOne Printer Server in your Local Area  
Network.  
Procedure  
1. Preparation  
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Ensure the power is OFF. Do not connect the LevelOne Printer Server while power is On.  
For the PS 7100 and WPS-0100USB only, the PCMCIA wireless card must be inserted  
into the PCMCIA slot on the rear.  
With the LEDs on the PCMCIA card facing UP, slide the card into the PCMCIA slot until  
it encounters some resistance. Push firmly and it will click into position.  
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Find the Default Server Name for your LevelOne Printer Server.  
The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device. It consists of 8  
letters and/or digits. Record this name; it may be needed during configuration.  
2. Connect the Printer or Printers  
Connect the printer or plotter to the LevelOne Printer Server's printer port(s), as appropriate:  
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USB Ports - Use the USB cable supplied with your printer to connect the printer to the  
LevelOne Printer Server's USB port  
Parallel Ports - Use standard Parallel port cables to connect the printer to the parallel port  
on the LevelOne Printer Server. Parallel printer cables should be less than 3 meters long.  
Serial Port - Use a standard Serial port cable to connect the printer to the serial port on the  
LevelOne Printer Server.  
3. Connect the Network Cable  
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Connect the network cable to the proper connector on the LevelOne Printer Server. The  
LevelOne Printer Server will automatically recognize whichever connector is used.  
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Note that if your LevelOne Printer Server has both BNC and UTP (10BaseT or  
10/100BaseT) connectors, only ONE (1) connection can be used.  
On the WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB, connecting the LAN cable will  
disable the Wireless interface, because the default "Infrastructure  
mode" wireless setting can NOT be used with the LAN interface.  
To use both the LAN and Wireless interfaces, the Wireless mode  
must be set to "Ad-hoc".  
After configuration, the LAN interface can be disconnected if not  
required.  
4. Power Up  
Plug in the power adapter cable and power up. Start-up will take only a few seconds.  
Use only the Power Supply unit provided with the device. Power  
Supply units for different models are not interchangeable.  
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LAN Installation  
5. Check the LEDs  
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The Red Error LED should flash, then turn Off. When the Red LED goes off and the  
Green LED remains lit or flashes, the LevelOne Printer Server is ready.  
For models with USB ports, the Red Error LED will remain flashing if the LevelOne  
Printer Server can't connect to the printer.  
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If your model supports 10BaseT and 100BaseT, check the 10/100BaseT link LED or  
LEDs next to the LAN connection. If the auto negotiation Fails, the LED (or both LEDs, if  
there are 2) will be Off. In this case, set the DIP switches to suit your LAN, as described in  
the DIP Switch Table in Chapter 1.  
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Chapter 3  
3
LevelOne Printer Server  
Configuration  
This chapter provides an overview of the configuration process.  
Overview  
The LevelOne Printer Server is designed to support many different platforms, and the  
configuration required would depend upon the environment in which it is installed.  
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The LevelOne Printer Server usually requires configuration. A Windows-based setup  
Wizard is provided on the CD-ROM to simplify this task.  
PCs wishing to use the printer attached to the LevelOne Printer Server always require  
configuration. See Chapter 4- Client Configuration for details.  
If using a NetWare Server (V3, 4, or 5 in "compatibility" mode), the supplied Setup  
Wizard can also configure the NetWare Server for basic operation.  
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For advanced configuration and management, the BiAdmin program (detailed in  
Chapter 6 - BiAdmin Management Utility) is recommended.  
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If using NDPS, refer to Appendix B - Network Server Configuration.  
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If you wish to use a queue-based printing system using Windows NT Server/Windows  
2000, the Network Server must be configured as detailed in Appendix B - Network Server  
Configuration. However, it is not necessary to use a Network Server-based queue; client  
PCs can print directly to the LevelOne Printer Server using the Peer-to-peer Print Driver  
installed by the User setup option on the CD-ROM.  
Using the Windows Wizard  
The Windows-based Wizard runs on Windows 95, 98, NT4.0, Windows 2000 and XP.  
It will configure the LevelOne Printer Server for your Network environment.  
If using NetWare, the Wizard can also configure the NetWare Server, provided:  
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You are logged into the required NetWare server with ADMIN rights.  
NetWare Client32 is installed on the PC you are using for configuration.  
Procedure  
1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start  
automatically, run SETUP in the root folder.  
2. Select the Administrator installation option. This will install both the Wizard and the  
BiAdmin management program. (See Chapter 5 for details on using BiAdmin.)  
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.  
4. Run the Setup Wizard, either by using this option on the final installation screen, or by  
selecting it from the menu created by the installation.  
5. Within the Setup Wizard, select the LevelOne Printer Server you wish to configure, click  
Configure, and step through the Wizard.  
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If the desired LevelOne Printer Server is not listed:  
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Check all cables to the LevelOne Printer Server.  
Check the LevelOne Printer Server's LEDs:  
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The Red LED should be OFF and the Green LED should be ON or flashing.  
If your model supports 10BaseT and 100BaseT, check the 10/100BaseT link LED  
next to the LAN connection. If the auto negotiation fails, the 10/100BaseT Link LED  
will not light when the device is powered up. (If there are 2 LEDs, neither will light.)  
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Check that your PC has either the TCP/IP or NetBEUI network protocols installed.  
See Checking your Network Protocols for details.  
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If you PC can't configure the LevelOne Printer Server correctly (in Infrastructure mode),  
then try to connect to LAN and disable the Wireless.  
Wireless Configuration  
For the WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB, which include Wireless Stations, the Wizard will  
display a "Wireless" configuration screen.  
For further details about the WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USBs' Wireless Station feature, refer to  
Wireless Configuration in Chapter 7 - Special Features.  
The WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB do NOT allow both a LAN  
connection and "Infrastructure" mode.  
To use "Infrastructure" mode, you must DISCONNECT the LAN  
cable after configuration.  
If using "Ad-hoc" mode, the LAN cable can be left connected,  
and both the LAN and Wireless interfaces are available.  
Alternatives to the Windows Wizard  
If you do not have a Windows 32 platform available, use one of the following methods to  
configure the LevelOne Printer Server.  
Web Browser  
FTP  
Only available on 100BaseT models. See Chapter 6 - Web Interface  
Setup for details.  
Using this method, the configuration file is downloaded from the  
LevelOne Printer Server, edited, then sent back. No software needs to be  
installed.  
See the UNIX manual for details. The Unix manual is on the CD-ROM,  
in the Manual\Unixfolder  
WPConfig  
PSConfig  
This program requires Windows 3.1, and the IPX/SPX protocol.  
This program is on the CD-ROM, in the Utilities\WPConfig  
folder. Instructions for using the program are in a sub-folder of the  
Manualfolder on the CD-ROM.  
Menu-based DOS program, intended only to configure the LevelOne  
Printer Server for use with NetWare V2, 3 and 4.  
This program is on the CD-ROM, in the Utilities\DOSfolder.  
Instructions for using the program are in a sub-folder of the Manual  
folder on the CD-ROM.  
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Quickset  
Command-line DOS program, intended only to configure the LevelOne  
Printer Server for use with NetWare V2, 3 and 4. This program also has  
a limited ability to configure the NetWare Server itself.  
This program is on the CD-ROM, in the Utilities\DOSfolder.  
Instructions for using the program are in a sub-folder of the Manual  
folder on the CD-ROM.  
Advanced Configuration and Management  
The BiAdmin management utility is provided for advanced configuration and management.  
This program is installed by default when the Administrator install option is chosen.  
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See Chapter 5 for details on using BiAdmin.  
For instructions on using BiAdmin for NetWare configuration, see the NetWare manual on  
the CD-ROM. It is located in the Manual/Netwarefolder.  
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Chapter 4  
4
Client PC Configuration  
The chapter details the client configuration required on LAN clients to use the printer  
or printers attached to the LevelOne Printer Server.  
Overview  
Before performing client configuration, the following conditions must be met:  
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LevelOne Printer Server must be installed on your LAN  
LevelOne Printer Server must be configured (refer to Chapter 3).  
Both the LevelOne Printer Server and the attached printer must be powered ON.  
If the client PC uses a Wireless connection to communicate with the LevelOne Printer  
Server, the PC's wireless settings must be correct, as described below.  
Wireless Settings for client PCs  
The WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB incorporate Wireless Stations for IEEE 802.11b devices.  
This section is only relevant to users of the WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB.  
To print to the WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB, Wireless stations must ensure that the  
following Wireless Settings are correct.  
Ad-hoc Mode  
Infrastructure Mode  
SSID  
Must match the other Wireless stations, Must match the Access Point.  
(WPS-0100 or WPS-0100USB) unless  
the SSID is null or "any".  
If its SSID is null or "any", a Wireless  
station can join any Ad-hoc group.  
Channel  
Should match the other Wireless  
stations (WPS-0100 or WPS-  
0100USB).  
Access Point sets the Channel  
used.  
Wireless stations  
However, when joining an existing ad-  
automatically locate the  
hoc group, a Wireless station must use correct channel.  
the Channel in use, rather than its own  
Channel.  
WEP Settings  
Must match the other Wireless stations. Must match the Access Point.  
(WPS-0100 or WPS-0100USB)  
To change these settings on your PC, use the software provided with your Wireless card.  
If your PC's wireless settings are not correct, you will not be able to print to the WPS-0100 or  
WPS-0100USB via a Wireless connection.  
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Printing Methods  
The LevelOne Printer Server supports a number of printing methods:  
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Peer-to-peer Print Driver is used by the User installation on the CD-ROM. The print jobs  
are stored (queued) on your PC, and sent to the LevelOne Printer Server when it is  
available.  
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Server-based Print Queue means that the all print jobs are stored (queued) on the Network  
Server (e.g. NetWare, Windows NT/2000) and then sent to the LevelOne Printer Server.  
This allows the Network Administrator to modify the Print Queue. For example, an  
important job can be moved to the head of the queue.  
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Windows SMB printing is a Microsoft standard for using a "Network Printer". No  
additional software needs to be installed on your Windows PC, and printing from MS-  
DOS programs is supported. However, because the LevelOne Printer Server can not store  
files, large print jobs may cause problems.  
AppleTalk is also supported, and normally no configuration of the LevelOne Printer  
Server is required. See the Macintosh section of this chapter for details of client  
configuration.  
Which printing method should I use?  
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If using Windows 95, 98, NT, XP, or 2000, the easiest method is to install the Peer-to-peer  
Print Driver on the CD-ROM, by selecting the User installation.  
If using Windows, and you need to print from MS-DOS programs, or you don't wish to  
install additional software, use SMB.  
However, SMB is not suitable for large, complex documents, so if you need this as well as  
MS-DOS printing, you should install BOTH the Peer-to-peer Print Driver and SMB  
printing. MS-DOS programs can use the SMB printer, Windows programs should use the  
Peer-to-peer Print Driver.  
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If your LAN has Network Servers (e.g. Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server, NetWare)  
use the method advised by your Network Administrator. The LevelOne Printer Server can  
print via a queue located on a Network server, if desired.  
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Unix users - refer to the Unix Manual on the CD-ROM, in the Manual/Unix directory.  
Macintosh users - refer to the Macintosh section of this chapter.  
Checking your Network Protocols (Windows)  
Your PC must have EITHER the TCP/IP or NetBEUI protocols installed.  
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If using the Peer-to-peer Print Driver, the installation program will check this for you.  
If using Windows SMB Printing, you must check manually, as described below.  
(This is for Windows 95 only. All later versions of Windows have TCP/IP installed by  
default.)  
1. Select the Settings - Control Panel - Network option on the Start Menu. You should see a  
screen like the one following:  
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Figure 1: Network Configuration  
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The top line in the list (NetBEUI -> PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter) indicates that the  
NetBEUI protocol is installed on this PC. Your PC will show the name of the your  
Network card rather than "PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter".  
The highlighted line (TCP/IP -> PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter) indicates that TCP/IP is  
installed. Your PC will show the name of the your Network card rather than "PCI Fast  
Ethernet Adapter".  
2. If neither line is present:  
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Install the NetBEUI protocol by selecting Add - Protocol - Microsoft - NetBEUI - OK.  
You may be prompted for your Windows CD-ROM.  
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If required, you can also install TCP/IP. However, depending on your LAN  
environment, TCP/IP may require further configuration.  
3. If either protocol is already installed, proceed with installation.  
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Windows Peer-to-peer Print Driver  
With this printing method, print jobs are stored (queued) on your PC, and then sent to the  
LevelOne Printer Server when it is available.  
Setup  
Before performing the following procedure, the LevelOne Printer Server must be installed on  
your LAN, and configured as described in Chapter 3. Both the LevelOne Printer Server and the  
attached printer should be powered ON.  
1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start  
automatically, run SETUP in the root folder.  
2. Select the Installation icon, then choose the User option in the "Setup Type" screen. This  
will install the Peer-to-peer Print Driver.  
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. (Refer to the Windows section of Chapter  
8 - Troubleshooting if there is a problem with the installation.)  
4. The Print Driver Setup will then run.  
5. The LAN will be searched for LevelOne Printer Servers, and a screen like the following  
will be displayed.  
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If desired, change the Workgroup name and click Refresh.  
Select List all LevelOne Printer Servers to list all LevelOne Printer Servers,  
regardless of Workgroup.  
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The name of the attached printer will be displayed if possible. If "No printer" is  
displayed, check that the printer is properly connected and powered on.  
Figure 2: Printer Port Setup (Peer-to-peer Print Driver)  
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If your LevelOne Printer Server is not listed:  
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Select "List all LevelOne Printer Servers", and click the "Refresh" button.  
Check that both the LevelOne Printer Server and the printer are properly  
connected, and powered on.  
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Check that the LevelOne Printer Server has been configured. (Use the Setup  
Wizard on the CD-ROM.)  
If using TCP/IP, try installing the NetBEUI protocol. See the earlier section  
Checking your Network Protocols for details. Then uninstall and re-install  
the Peer-to-peer Print Driver.  
6. Select the desired printer port, and then click the "Next" button. A pop-up message will  
inform you if the port has been created successfully.  
If you see the following error message, either install Internet  
Explorer 4 or later, or follow the procedure in the "Trouble  
Shooting - Windows" section of Chapter 8.  
7. Then a screen like the following will be displayed:  
Figure 3: Configure Printer Port  
8. Select the correct Windows printer in the Existing Printers list, and click the "Connect"  
button.  
If the correct printer type is not listed, click "Add New Printer" to run the Windows Add  
Printer wizard. Step through the Wizard and install the required printer:  
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Select the correct Printer Manufacturer and Model, or use the "Have Disk" option if  
appropriate.  
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We recommend changing the Printer name to indicate which device is on.  
(e.g. HP2100 on SCA43600_P1)  
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If prompted about Sharing the printer, do NOT enable Sharing  
When the Printer installation is finished, it will be listed in the Configure Printer Port  
screen above. Select it and click "Connect".  
9. You can now print using this printer.  
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To install additional Printers, repeat steps 6 to 8.  
Use the Start menu to run this program in future. The default installation is Start -  
Programs - Printer Server Utility - Printer Server Setup.  
Management  
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Print jobs can be managed like any Windows printer. Open the Printers folder (Start -  
Settings - Printers) and double-click any printer to see the current print jobs.  
If the printer attached to the LevelOne Printer Server is changed, just run this program  
again, and select the correct printer.  
To delete a port created by this setup program, use the Windows Delete Port facility:  
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Right-click any printer in the Printers folder, and select Properties.  
Locate the Delete Port button. This button is on the Details or Ports tab, depending on  
your version or Windows.  
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If the LevelOne Printer Server's IP Address is changed, and you can no longer print, delete  
the port (see procedure above) and re-install it.  
Port Options  
The options for the Peer-to-peer Print Driver are accessed via the Port Settings button.  
Use Start - Settings - Printers to open the Printers folder, then right-click the Printer, and select  
Properties. The Port Settings button is on the Details or Ports tab, depending on your version  
of Windows.  
An example screen is shown below:  
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Figure 4: Port Settings (Peer-to-peer Driver)  
Items shown on this screen are as follows:  
Port  
If desired, click Browse to select a different LevelOne Printer Server. If  
the selected device has multiple ports, the Select Device Port button can  
be used to select the port.  
The Port Name can not be changed after installation. This name is  
shown in the Printer's Properties.  
Banner  
Check this option to print a banner page before each print job.  
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If using a PostScript Printer, check the PostScript box.  
The User Name will be printed on the banner page.  
Retry Interval  
Sets how often Windows will poll the LevelOne Printer Server to  
establish a connection when the printer is busy. Increase this value if  
you get too many warning messages.  
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Windows SMB Printing  
This method requires no additional software to be installed, but the NetBEUI or TCP/IP  
protocol must be installed on your PC. Use the following procedure to install the LevelOne  
Printer Server's printer as a Windows SMB network printer:  
1. Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop.  
2. On the View menu, select Details.  
3. Locate the desired LevelOne Printer Server, as shown below:  
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If it is the same Workgroup as your PC, it will be listed on screen.  
If it is in a different workgroup, double-click Entire Network, then double-click the  
appropriate Workgroup to open it.  
Figure 5: Network Neighborhood  
4. Double-click the LevelOne Printer Server icon to view a Printer icon for each printer port.  
The "Comment" field may indicate what type of printer is connected to the port.  
5. To install a printer, right-click the desired printer icon, and choose "Install", as shown  
below. This will start the Add Printer wizard.  
Figure 6: Install SMB Printer  
6. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.  
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For information about the question "Do you print from MS-DOS programs?", see  
Printing from MS-DOS Programs below.  
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Select the Printer Manufacturer and Model to match the printer connected to this port  
on the LevelOne Printer Server, and complete the Wizard.  
7. This printer will now appear in your Printers folder (Start - Settings - Printers) and can be  
used like any other printer. However, SMB printing is not suitable for large complex print  
jobs - you should use the Peer-to-peer Print Driver instead.  
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Printing from MS-DOS Programs  
Windows can redirect print data from a parallel port on your PC (e.g. LPT1) to a network  
printer. This redirection is called "Capture Printer Port", and is useful for MS-DOS programs.  
The MS-DOS program is configured to use LPT1 (parallel port 1 on the PC), but Windows  
"captures" the print data and sends it to the network printer.  
Capture settings can be set by:  
·
Saying "Yes" to the prompt "Do you print from MS-DOS programs?" when installing a  
Network Printer.  
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OR, using the Capture Printer Port menu option shown in Figure 6 above.  
This will result in a dialog like the following, where you can select the port on the PC to be  
captured. Normally, this will be LPT1 (parallel port 1 on the PC).  
Figure 7: Capture Printer Port  
The File menu in the Printers folder also has options for Capture Printer Port and End  
Capture.  
Windows with Server-based Print Queues  
1. Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard.  
2. When prompted, select Network Printer.  
3. When prompted for Network Path or Queue Name, click the Browse button, and locate the  
Server and Printer (or Print Queue) which your Network Administrator advised you to use.  
4. Click OK, then Next.  
5. Select the correct printer Manufacturer and Model, as advised by your Network  
Administrator, and click Next.  
6. Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard.  
The new printer will be listed with any other installed printers, any may be selected when  
printing from any Windows application.  
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Windows using NDPS  
Before using NetWare NDPS (NetWare Distributed Printing Service), one or more NDPS  
Printer Agents must be created on the NetWare Server. See Appendix B for details of this  
procedure.  
Also, on your workstation, ensure that:  
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Novell IntranetWare Client v2.2 (or later) is installed on your PC.  
You have access to the Novell Printer Manager utility (e.g. Nwpmw32.exe).  
Procedure  
1. Start the Novell Printer Manager utility.  
2. Select Printer - New from the menu, then click Add.  
3. Select the required printer and click Install, then Close.  
Figure 8: NDPS Manager - Client  
4. The printer (e.g. SerPrinter in the example above) appears in the main Printer Manager  
window in the Name list, and is available for print jobs. Printer drivers are automatically  
downloaded from the server as required.  
5. The printer will appear in your Windows printer list, and may be used from by any  
Windows application.  
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Macintosh (AppleTalk)  
The LevelOne Printer Server supports AppleTalk (EtherTalk), PAP, ATP, NBP, ZIP and DDP  
protocols, enabling Macintosh computers on the network to view and use the LevelOne Printer  
Server as a regular AppleTalk printer.  
Normally, no configuration is required. For advanced users, the PSTool program has been  
provided specifically for the Macintosh environment.  
Software Requirements  
System 7.x OS or newer.  
AppleTalk Setup  
1. Click the apple icon and choose Control Panel.  
2. Click Network.  
3. Ensure that EtherTalk is selected under AppleTalk Connection.  
4. Click Chooser. The Chooser panel will open.  
5. Click on either the LaserWriter 8 icon (recommended) or the LaserWriter 7 icon.  
LaserWriter 8 makes use of the fonts installed in the printer itself, so the printing response  
time is quicker. LaserWriter 7 uses the fonts installed in the computer, which increases  
network traffic and takes more printing time.  
6. Select a LevelOne Printer Server from the printer list by clicking on the appropriate name.  
The LevelOne Printer Server's name is recorded on a label on the bottom of the LevelOne  
Printer Server as "Server Name". This name consists of 8 digits and/or numbers.  
7. Click on the Close box.  
Configuration is now complete.  
Printing  
Printing with the LevelOne Printer Server installed in an AppleTalk network is identical to  
normal printing. Just select File - Print and choose the desired printer.  
Advanced Setup and Management  
In a mixed Windows PC/Macintosh environment, you can use BiAdmin to configure the  
LevelOne Printer Server. See Chapter 5 for details on installing and using BiAdmin.  
On the Mac, you can use SimpleText to edit the LevelOne Printer Server's CONFIG file and  
the supplied PSTool program to send it to the LevelOne Printer Server. The procedure is as  
follows:  
1. Copy the following files from the Utility\Apple folder on the CD-ROM to an appropriate  
folder on your hard disk.  
PSTool  
CONFIG.xxx  
Select the appropriate CONFIG file for your model as follows:  
config.1p  
confiig2p  
config.2p1s  
config.3p  
Single parallel port models  
Dual parallel port models  
Two parallel ports, 1 serial port model  
Models with 3 parallel ports  
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2. Use Chooser to select the desired LevelOne Printer Server.  
3. Double click the CONFIG file, and edit it. The appropriate values for each line are  
described in the following section. The file should look like the example below, but may  
vary depending on your model.  
Begin CMD  
0001 Device Name: xxxxxxxx  
3000 Apple Zone : *  
3001 Printer Type (P1): LaserWriter  
3002 Printer Type (P2) LaserWriter  
3003 Printer Type (SP): LaserWriter  
3004 Printer Type (P3) LaserWriter  
3101 AP_PCOMM1: No  
3102 AP_PCOMM2: No  
3103 AP_PCOMM3: No  
3104 AP_PCOMM4: No  
Serial Port Configuration  
0030 Baud Rate: 9600  
0031 Stop Bits: 1  
0032 Parity: None  
0033 Data Bits: 8  
0034 Handshake: HARDWARE  
9002  
Do NOT modify the following lines:  
beginCMD  
9002:  
4. Save the file.  
5. Double click the icon for PSTool.  
6. Click the Printer submenu and choose Download Postscript File. A panel will appear with  
a list of files.  
7. Click the CONFIG file. Then click Download.  
AppleTalk Settings  
When editing the CONFIG file, only the parameter should be changed. The parameter is the  
last part of the line, after the colon (:). Ensure that you use only valid parameters.  
0001 Device Name  
The Device Name will initially be the Default Server Name. The  
Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.  
The Device Name can be changed, but the new name MUST NOT  
exceed 19 characters in length.  
3000 Apple Zone  
Printer Type  
The default value "*" allows all AppleTalk zones to access the  
LevelOne Printer Server's printers. To restrict access to a particular  
zone, enter the zone name here  
These are text fields, used to describe the printer driver used for each  
port. P1, P2, P3 refer to the parallel ports, while SP refers to the  
Serial Port The name can be up to 19 characters long.  
AP_PCOMMn  
These settings determine whether the port uses ASCII or Binary  
Communication Protocol. Enter NO for ASCII or YES for Binary.  
Values for n  
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Binary communication is twice as fast as ASCII.  
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ASCII communication is more reliable.  
1 = parallel port 1  
2 = parallel port 2  
3 = serial port  
The computer, LevelOne Printer Server and printer MUST all be  
configured to use the SAME protocol. Check your printer  
manual for details of printer configuration, and use the Print  
menu to configure your computer, so that they use the same  
settings as the LevelOne Printer Server.  
4 = parallel port 3  
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Chapter 5  
5
BiAdmin Management Utility  
This chapter describes the installation and operation ofthe BiAdmin Configuration &  
Management program.  
Requirements  
This program requires:  
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Windows 95, Windows 98 or ME  
Windows NT 3.51, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or XP  
Additional Recommendations:  
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Screen resolution of 800 * 600 or greater.  
If using Novell NetWare, installation of Novell's Client 32 for Windows is strongly  
recommended. This will greatly enhance the ability to BiAdmin to work with NetWare  
servers.  
Installation  
Use the supplied CD-ROM. This CD-ROM will usually auto-run. If auto-run is disabled on  
your PC, run the SETUP program in the root folder.  
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BiAdmin is always installed if the Administrator option is chosen.  
If using the Custom option on the CD-ROM, select BiAdmin Management Utility.  
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Operation  
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Start the program by using the icon created by the setup program.  
When run, the program searches the network for all active LevelOne Printer Servers, then  
lists them on screen, as shown by the example screen below.  
Main Screen  
Figure 9: BiAdmin Main Screen  
Groups  
On the left side of the screen is a column for Groups. Each LevelOne Printer Server may be  
placed in a group, using the Configuration-System Configuration-Groups menu option.  
·
If a group is selected, only LevelOne Printer Servers in that group will be listed on the  
right side of the screen.  
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By default, all LevelOne Printer Servers will appear in the [ROOT] group.  
A LevelOne Printer Server can only be a member of one (1) group, and will always be a  
member of a group.  
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Use the Configuration-System Configuration-Groups menu option to select a group for the  
current LevelOne Printer Server.  
To create a new Group and add the current LevelOne Printer Server to it, just enter a group  
name in the dialog. (See example screen below)  
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Figure 10: System Configuration - Groups  
Device List  
On the right side of the screen is a list of all LevelOne Printer Servers found on the network.  
For each device, the following data is shown:  
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Default Name. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.  
Device Name. If you have not changed the name, this will be the same as the Default  
Server Name.  
·
Printer Port. The number and type of ports is shown in the right column.  
If the desired LevelOne Printer Server is not listed, try the following:  
·
·
Check that the device is installed and ON, then Refresh the list.  
Use the InitDevice - Find menu option to search for the LevelOne Printer Server. You  
need to know the Default Name of the LevelOne Printer Server. The Default Server Name  
is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.  
·
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If the LevelOne Printer Server is on another LAN segment, use the InitDevice - Attach  
Remote menu option to locate and display the LevelOne Printer Server.  
For networks using ONLY TCP/IP, LevelOne Printer Servers without an IP Address will  
not appear. Use the InitDevice - Set IP Address menu option to assign an IP Address, then  
Refresh the list. You need to know the Default Name of the unlisted device in order to  
assign an IP Address. The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the  
device.  
Status Icons  
Once a LevelOne Printer Server has been selected, the Icons become active.  
The icons provide status information as well as access to the  
selected LevelOne Printer Server settings. If an icon is grayed out,  
that option or protocol is unavailable.  
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Device Information  
Menu equivalent: Status - Backup/Restore Device Information  
All of the settings for the current device are displayed in a read-only scrollable list  
in the left panel.  
You can use the "Save to File" and "Restore to Device" buttons on this screen to  
save a copy of the selected device's CONFIG file to your PC, or restore a  
previously saved file to the selected LevelOne Printer Server.  
Port Status  
Menu equivalent: Status - Port Status  
After selecting this icon, a Detail button will be available to show more  
information about the printer.  
Configuration Icons  
The following icons are available. Refer to the on-line help for details of the data on each  
screen.  
NetWare  
Menu equivalent: Configuration - NetWare  
BiAdmin supports configuration of both the LevelOne Printer Server and Novell  
NetWare servers.  
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You need to be logged into the NetWare server(s) with ADMIN rights.  
The screens you will see, and the operations which can be performed, depend  
on whether or not you have Novell NetWare Client 32 installed.  
·
If Novell NetWare Client 32 is installed on your PC, BiAdmin allows  
you to configure both the LevelOne Printer Server and the NetWare  
server from within BiAdmin.  
·
If this Novell NetWare Client 32 is NOT installed, you can configure  
only the LevelOne Printer Server itself, not the NetWare server.  
·
The NetWare Manual (in the Manual\NetWare folder on the CD-ROM)  
contains detailed information on using BiAdmin with NetWare Servers.  
TCP/IP Configuration  
Menu equivalent: Configuration - TCP/IP  
Selecting this icon will allow configuration for TCP/IP. Some models may have  
checkboxes for DHCP, Bootp, and Rarp. Some models may also display the setup  
data for the proprietary "Internet Printing" feature (printing via E-Mail).  
AppleTalk Configuration  
Menu equivalent: Configuration - AppleTalk  
Generally, no LevelOne Printer Server configuration is required in order to use  
AppleTalk.  
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NetBEUI Configuration  
Menu equivalent: Configuration - NetBEUI  
SNMP Configuration  
Menu equivalent: Configuration - SNMP  
Configuration is only required if using Simple Network Management Protocol.  
See Chapter 7 for details.  
Wireless Configuration  
This Icon will be active if the selected device has the capability to serve as a  
Wireless Station for your LAN. See Wireless Configuration in Chapter 7 -  
Special Features for details.  
Logical Port Configuration  
Menu equivalent: Configuration - Logical Port  
Logical port (printers) can be used in the NetWare and Unix environments.  
Other Icons  
Upgrade  
Menu Equivalent: InitDevice - Upgrade  
This option allows you to upgrade the firmware for the selected LevelOne Printer  
Server. Before using this option, you need to obtain the .BIN file for the firmware  
upgrade, and copy it to the same directory as BiAdmin.  
Refresh  
Menu Equivalent: None  
Select this icon to update the LevelOne Printer Server device lis ting after  
changing the name or IP Address.  
Exit  
Menu Equivalent: Help - Exit  
Exit the BiAdmin program. This does not save any changes you have made; you  
must Save to Device on each screen.  
Menu Options  
Status Menu  
Device Info  
Same as Device button.  
Display all the configuration and status information about the selected  
LevelOne Printer Server. The data is presented in a scrolling, read-  
only window.  
Port  
Same as Port Status buttons.  
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InitDevice Menu  
Attach Remote  
This is used to connect to a LevelOne Printer Server device on another  
LAN segment. If your LAN does not have a Router, ignore this option.  
Connected  
Protocol  
This option allows you to designate which LAN protocol will be used  
for communication between the selected device and this application.  
You should select ONE protocol only.  
Find  
Use this option to use the IPX/SPX protocol to locate a LevelOne  
Printer Server on the LAN. Simply enter the Default Name of the  
LevelOne Printer Server you wish to locate. The Default Server Name  
is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.  
Reset Device  
This will cause the device to reboot. This should be done after making  
any configuration changes, or if the device stops responding after some  
problems.  
Restore Factory  
Default  
This will restore ALL device values to their factory defaults. To restore  
only the current screen, use the Set to Default button on the screen.  
Set IP Address  
For TCP/IP networks only:  
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If a LevelOne Printer Server does not appear on the main screen,  
use this option to set a Device IP Address, Gateway IP Address,  
and Network Mask to the LevelOne Printer Server.  
This should only be necessary if your LAN is using ONLY the  
TCP/IP protocol. In other cases, BiAdmin will use IPX/SPX to  
locate the LevelOne Printer Server even if it doesn't have a valid  
IP Address.  
·
To locate the LevelOne Printer Server, enter the Default Name.  
The Default Server Name is shown on a sticker on the base of the  
device.  
·
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Enter the required IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway IP  
Address.  
After saving the data to the device, refresh the listing. The  
LevelOne Printer Server should then appear in the device list on  
the main screen.  
Upgrade  
Upgrade the firmware in a LevelOne Printer Server. See Upgrade Icon  
for details.  
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Configuration Menu  
The System option allows you to:  
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Change the name of the selected LevelOne Printer Server.  
Change the "Group" for the selected LevelOne Printer Server.  
Set the Network Protocols used the selected LevelOne Printer Server. (Any protocols not  
used on your LAN may be disabled. This may improve performance.)  
The Configuration Menu also contains selections for each of the following. These have the  
same effect as the corresponding Icon:  
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NetWare  
TCP/IP  
AppleTalk  
NetBEUI  
Logical Port  
SNMP  
Wireless  
Diagnostics menu  
Print Test Page  
Use this option to print a test sheet from the selected LevelOne  
Printer Server port. The test print out will include status  
information.  
Control Menu  
Abort Mail Print Job  
This menu option refers to print jobs which has been received  
through the proprietary "Internet Printing" feature (printing via E-  
Mail). This menu option can be used to terminate a print job which  
is not printing correctly.  
Some models support the IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) standard.  
The "Abort Mail Print Job" menu option does NOT cancel IPP print  
jobs.  
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Chapter 6  
6
Web Interface Setup  
This chapter explains how to use your Web Browser to configure the 100BaseT  
LevelOne Printer Server models  
Overview  
100BaseT LevelOne Printer Server models incorporate the HTTP server. This allows you to  
connect to the LevelOne Printer Server and configure it using your Web Browser. Most  
browsers should work, provided they support tables and forms.  
Preparation  
Because it supports dynamic IP Address allocation using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, the  
LevelOne Printer Server ships with an IP Address of 0.0.0.0. This is NOT a valid IP Address.  
Therefore, you must do ONE of the following:  
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·
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Check your DHCP server (if you have one), and determine the IP Address allocated to the  
LevelOne Printer Server.  
Use the Diagnostic Button (if fitted) to print a to print a report which includes the current  
IP address. (Press the Diagnostic Button, and hold it for 2 seconds.)  
Use the Setup Wizard, BiAdmin or another LevelOne Printer Server utility to allocate a  
valid IP Address to the LevelOne Printer Server.  
Add an entry to the arptable to associate the hardware address of the LevelOne Printer  
Server with the desired IP address, as follows:  
arp -s IP_Address 00:c0:02:xx:xx:xx  
arp -s IP_Address 00-c0-02-xx-xx-xx  
(Unix)  
(Windows)  
Where:  
IP_Addressis the IP Address you wish to assign to the LevelOne Printer Server.  
00:c0:02:xx:xx:xxis the hardware address of the LevelOne Printer Server.  
Example (Unix):  
arp -s 192.168.0.21 00:c0:02:12:34:56  
Example (Windows):  
arp -s 192.168.0.21 00-c0-02-12-34-56  
Note: The hardware address of the LevelOne Printer Server is shown on a sticker on the base  
of the device.  
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Connecting to the LevelOne Printer Server  
1. Start your Web Browser.  
2. In the Address box, enter HTTP:// followed by the IP Address of the LevelOne Printer  
Server.  
e.g.  
3. You will then be prompted for the password. If no password has been set, just press ENTER.  
4. Use the menu bar on the top of the screen to move about. Remember to save each screen  
before changing to a different screen.  
Configuration Screens  
AppleTalk  
Figure 11: AppleTalk Screen  
AppleTalk zone  
This determines which Apple systems can gain access to this printer.  
Printer Object  
Type  
These are text fields, used to describe the printer driver used for  
each port. The LevelOne Printer Server is designed to work with  
LaserWriter (or 100% compatible) printers.  
Communication  
Protocol  
Sets whether the port uses ASCII or Binary Communication  
Protocol.. The default is Binary.  
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NetBEUI  
Figure 12: NetBEUI Screen  
Domain Name  
Response Time  
Enter the designated work group to be serviced by the LevelOne  
Printer Server. This field is not case sensitive, so names with  
different case will be considered to be the same name.  
Set how fast jobs are sent to the printer. The default value of zero  
(0) delay should be increased only if your printer cannot cope with  
no delays.  
Abort Print Job  
if Error  
YES terminates a print job if a printing error occurs. NO (default)  
will try to continue but may cause print errors. If print errors occur,  
try setting this value to YES.  
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NetWare  
The NetWare screen will not be available WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB.  
Figure 13: NetWare Screen  
General  
NetWare Mode  
Select LevelOne Printer Server or Remote Printer, as appropriate.  
The default is LevelOne Printer Server.  
Frame Type  
Select the frame types used by your network. (Ethernet 802.2,  
Ethernet 802.3, Ethernet SNAP, and Ethernet II) By default, all  
frame types are enabled.  
Remote Printer Mode  
Novell LevelOne  
NetWare LevelOne Printer Server to service the LevelOne Printer  
Printer Server for P1 Server's parallel port 1.  
Novell LevelOne  
NetWare LevelOne Printer Server to service the LevelOne Printer  
Printer Server for P2 Server's parallel port 2 (P2), if fitted.  
LevelOne Printer Server Mode  
NDS Tree Name  
(NDN mode only)  
The File Server's NDS tree name. (root name)  
LevelOne Printer  
Server  
Path to the NDS Context. This does not include the Context itself,  
and each OU should be separated by a period.  
NDS Context  
(NDS Mode only)  
e.g.  
department.company  
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Master File Server  
(Bindery Mode only)  
Name of the LevelOne Printer Server's master file server.  
NetWare Password  
The password on the NetWare Server. The LevelOne Printer  
Server device needs this password to connect to the NetWare  
server.  
Job Notification  
The options are:  
·
Job notification at only the workstation where the print job  
originated.  
·
Job notification at all workstations that you have logged into.  
Polling Queue  
Interval  
Defines how often the LevelOne Printer Server will poll the  
queues to be serviced.  
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)  
Figure 14: SNMP Screen  
SysContact  
SysLocation  
Text Field - Name of the contact person.  
Text Field - Location of the contact person.  
Management Stations  
Select the Management station (1..4), and click the Get Data button to  
Station No.  
update the display for the selected item.  
IP Address  
Enter the IP Address of the management station, which has the SNMP  
program installed.  
Community  
Access  
This is a text field. Enter the name of the community.  
Select the desired level of access.  
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Trap Receivers  
Select the Trap Receiver number (1..4), and click the Get Data button  
Receiver No.  
to update the display for the selected item.  
IP Address  
Enter the IP Address of the Trap Receiver, which will be sent the  
Trap message.  
Community  
Enable  
This is a text field. Enter the name of the community.  
Check to enable; select the severity level.  
Note: Currently, all traps are level 1.  
TCP/IP  
Figure 15: TCP/IP Screen  
IP Address  
IP Address assigned to this device. If using dynamic IP Addresses  
(DHCP, BOOTP, rarp), this should be left at 0.0.0.0.  
Subnet Mask  
(Network Mask)  
If the Router (Gateway) Address is 0.0.0.0, the Subnet Mask should  
also be left at 0.0.0.0. If you have a router, enter the Subnet mask for  
the segment to which the LevelOne Printer Server is attached.  
Gateway  
Address  
If your network segment has a router or gateways, enter its IP  
Address here. Otherwise, leave the address as 0.0.0.0.  
Connection  
Delay before  
reconnection  
attempts  
Sets how long the LevelOne Printer Server should wait before  
retrying a TCP/IP connection which is lost. Allowable values are  
from 0 to 255 seconds, with 2 as the default.  
Number of  
reconnection  
attempts  
Set how many attempts at reconnection will be made. After that, the  
TCP/IP session will be terminated.  
Allowable values are from 0 to 255, with 254 as the default.  
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Configure Server  
Figure 16: Configure Server Screen  
LevelOne Printer  
Server Name  
Change the default name if you wish. The new name mu st not  
contain any spaces or blanks.  
Enter the device password, and again in the Verify field. Once a  
password is entered, it is required in order to gain access and  
change the configuration.  
Password  
Enable Protocols  
Non-TCP/IP protocols may be disabled if they are not required on  
your LAN.  
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Wireless Configuration  
On the WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB, this Wireless screen will be available.  
The settings on this screen must match the other Wireless stations in order for communication  
to occur.  
Figure 17: Wireless Screen  
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Configuration  
Regulatory  
Domain  
It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory  
domain.  
Station name  
This is the same as the Device (Host) Name on the WAN screen. On  
your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the  
Access Point in use.  
SSID  
(ESSID)  
To communicate, all Wireless stations MUST use the same  
SSID/ESSID.  
The default value is null.  
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.  
Channel No.  
The default Channel for the USA and Canada is 3.  
Select the value you wish to use on your Wireless LAN. If you  
experience lost connections and/or slow data transfers you may need to  
experiment with different channels to see which is the best.  
Network Type  
Select the correct value for your Wireless LAN.  
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·
·
802.11 Ad-hoc mode is used when there is no Wireless Access  
Point, and each Wireless station communicates directly with other  
Wireless stations. This is the current standard.  
Ad-hoc mode is used when there is no Wireless Access Point, and  
each Wireless station communicates directly with other Wireless  
stations. This is the older standard.  
Infrastructure mode is used when each Wireless station connects to  
the Wireless Access point. This also provides access to the wired  
LAN.  
Link Info  
Button  
Click this button will open the sub screen.  
WEP Data Privacy  
Off  
If OFF (default), data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted.  
64 Bit  
Encryption  
If selected, data is encrypted, using the default key, before being  
transmitted.  
The receiving station must be set to 64 Bit Encryption, and have the  
same Key value in the same position in its key table. Otherwise, it will  
not be able to decrypt the data.  
Default Key  
Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS  
encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only.  
Key Table:  
This table is used when Encrypting and Decrypting data. All stations,  
including this Access Point, always transmit data encrypted using their  
default key. The key number (1, 2, 3, 4) is also transmitted. The  
receiving station will use the key number (1, 2, 3, 4) to determine which  
key value to use for decryption. If the key value does not match the  
transmitting station, decryption will fail.  
The easiest way to ensure there are no problems is to have every Station,  
including the Access Point, use the same key table (all entries identical).  
Then, it does not matter which key is used as the default key.  
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128 Bit  
Encryption  
If selected, data is encrypted using the key before being transmitted. The  
receiving station must be set to use 128 Bit Encryption, and have the  
same Key value. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data.  
Key  
Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have the same  
key  
WEP  
Options are "Open System" or "Shared Key".  
Authentication  
Some Wireless cards do not support both methods. Check your Wireless  
card's documentation to determine the correct value.  
Ensure that all Wireless stations use the same setting as the Access Point.  
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Other Screens  
Server Status  
This screen shows server system data and the current settings for all of the other screens. It is  
read-only; no data can be input on this screen.  
Printer Ports  
This screen displays the current status of each port. For each port, the following data is listed:  
·
Connected Printer- the model name of the printer connected to the port, if the printer  
name is known. (If the printer is not bi-directional, this information is unavailable.)  
·
·
Status - the current status of the printer (On-line, Off-line, Out of paper)  
Printing Information - this will show either Idle or Printing.  
Serial Port Configuration  
If fitted, the Serial Port Screen can be accessed by clicking the Configuration button on the  
Printer Ports Screen.  
If the default values do not work, check your serial printer to determine what settings should be  
used.  
Logical Printers  
Logical Printers (ports) can be used under Unix or NetWare. For each Logical Printer, the  
following fields are available:  
Logical Printer  
(Port)  
Select the Logical Printer Port you wish to configure. (L1 to L3 or  
L1 to L8, depending on your model)  
Click the Get Data button to update the display with the current data  
for the selected logical printer.  
Port  
Select the Printer Port which the Logical printer will use.  
Pre-string  
The printer control string (in hex) to be sent to the printer before  
each print job. This string cannot exceed 15 characters.  
Post String  
The printer control string (in hex) to be sent to the printer after each  
print job. This string cannot exceed 15 characters.  
Convert LF to  
CR+LF  
If checked, LF (line feed) characters are changed to CR+LF (carriage  
return + line feed).  
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Chapter 7  
7
Special Features  
This chapter covers the special features of the LevelOne Printer Server.  
Overview  
The LevelOne Printer Server has four (4) special features:  
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·
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Some LevelOne Printer Servers support IPP (Internet Printing Protocol).  
All model support the proprietary Internet Mail Printing system.  
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is supported by all models.  
Wireless Station - supported by WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB only.  
Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)  
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is a new standards-based system to allow remote printing from  
a PC to any accessible printer. Normally, the printer will be attached to a computer or other  
device which functions as an IPP Server.  
For client PCs, it is necessary to install a compatible IPP Client program. The Client must also  
know the IP Address or URL or the IPP Server.  
IPP Server Configuration  
The LevelOne Printer Server contains the necessary firmware to act as an IPP Server. No  
additional configuration is necessary. However, the following requirements must be met.  
·
The LevelOne Printer Server must have a valid IP Address. For printing via the Internet,  
the LevelOne Printer Server's IP Address must be external (allocated by your ISP), rather  
than an IP Address on your local LAN.  
·
·
·
Any Router, Gateway or Firewall linking your LAN to the Internet must NOT block the  
IPP protocol.  
You must advise clients of the correct URL or IP Address of the IPP Server. To use a URL  
rather than an IP Address, you need to register the domain name for the URL.  
Unless clients are using Windows 2000, you must provide your clients with the supplied  
IPP Client software. If it is not convenient to provide the CD-ROM, supply the  
IPP_CLIENT.EXE file, located in the IPP folder.  
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IPP Client Setup - Windows 95/98/ME/NT 4.0  
The IPP Client Software can be installed on any of the following systems:  
·
·
Window 95/98/ME  
Windows NT 4.0  
Installing from the CD-ROM  
1. Insert the CD-ROM in your drive. If the program does not start automatically, run the  
SETUP program in the top-level folder.  
2. Follow the prompts until you reach the Select Installation screen, and select IPP Client.  
3. At the next screen, select the Install IPP Client option.  
4. Click Next, and step though the remaining screens to complete the installation.  
Installing using IPP_CLIENT.EXE  
1. Run this program to unzip the included files.  
2. The IPP Setup program will then run.  
3. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.  
IPP Client Configuration (Windows 95/98/ME/NT 4.0)  
1. Run the "Add IPP Port" program entry created by the installation. A screen like the  
following will be displayed.  
Figure 18: IPP Port  
2. 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 configuration.)  
3. Enter the IP Address or URL of the IPP Server.  
4. Click Select Device Port to view the available ports on the IPP Server, and select the  
appropriate port. A connection to the IPP Server will be established at this time.  
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5. Click Save to create the IPP port on your system. You will see a message confirming that  
the port has been created, then the following dialog:  
Figure 19: Select Printer for IPP Port  
6. Either select an existing printer to use the new port, and click OK.  
OR  
Click the Add New Printer button to create a new printer to use the IPP port. This will start  
the Add Printer wizard. Follow the prompts to complete the process. Ensure that the new  
printer uses the IPP port.  
Installation is now complete.  
·
·
To create additional IPP Ports, repeat the entire procedure.  
The Proxy Server and other options are set individually for each IPP Port.  
Changing the IPP Port Settings  
After the IPP port is created, you can reach the screen shown in Figure 18: IPP Port using the  
Windows Port Settings button:  
1. Open the Printers folder (Start - Settings - Printers)  
2. Right-click the IPP Printer, and select Properties.  
3. Locate and click the Port Settings button (Details or Port tab, depending on your version  
of Windows).  
There are 2 settings - Retry Interval and Retry Count - which can be adjusted if you have  
problems connecting to the IPP Server.  
·
Retry Interval sets the time interval (in seconds) between connection attempts. Increase  
this number if you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy.  
·
Retry Count sets how many connection attempts will be made. Increase this number if  
you have a poor connection, or the remote server is very busy.  
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IPP Client Setup - Windows 2000  
Windows 2000 has its own IPP Client, and there is no need to install the supplied IPP Client  
Software. To use Windows 2000's IPP Client with the LevelOne Printer Server, follow this  
procedure:  
1. Start the Add Printer wizard.  
2. Select Network Printer, and click "Next" to see the Locate your Printer screen, as shown  
below.  
Figure 20: Windows 2000 - Locate your Printer  
3. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your Intranet, and enter the URL of the  
IPP Server as follows, where ip_addressrepresents the IP Address of the IPP Server,  
and 631 is the port number.  
ip_address:631/ipp/P1  
ip_address:631/ipp/P2  
ip_address:631/ipp/P3  
Parallel Port 1  
Parallel Port 2 (if exists)  
Parallel Port 3 (if exists)  
These entries are case sensitive. They must be  
entered as shown, with "ipp" in lower case, and  
P1, P2 and P3 in UPPER case.  
4. If the connection can be established, and the printer on that port is on-line, the following  
dialog will be displayed.  
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Figure 21: Windows 2000: No printer driver  
5. Click "OK", and then select the printer manufacturer and model to match the printer  
connected to the port on the IPP Server.  
6. Click "Next", and complete the Wizard.  
The IPP printer is now ready for use.  
Using IPP Printers  
The IPP Printer can be selected and used like any other Windows printer. If the IPP Server is  
not on your network, your Internet connection needs to be active.  
If you wish to check the availability of the remote IPP Server, you can use the Query IPP  
Printer program installed with Add IPP Port.  
An IPP Server may be unavailable for any of the following reasons:  
·
·
It is powered off.  
A printer problem has caused the IPP Server to cease responding, and a restart (reboot) is  
required.  
·
·
·
The Server's IP Address has changed.  
The Internet connection for the IPP Server is down.  
Network congestion causes the connection attempt to time out.  
If using the supplied IPP Client software, there are 2 settings - Retry Interval and Retry Count -  
which can be adjusted if you have problems connecting to the IPP Server.  
See the previous section Changing the IPP Port Settings for details.  
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Internet Mail Printing  
The Internet Mail Printing System allows users to print data to your printer across the Internet.  
Users send the Internet LevelOne Printer Server an E-Mail, with the print job normally sent as  
an attachment to the E-Mail. The LevelOne Printer Server will retrieve the E-Mail and print it.  
System Requirements  
Mail Server  
·
·
Accessibility. The Mail Server must be accessible by the intended clients or users.  
Normally, this means a permanent connection to the Internet.  
Protocols. The Mail Server must support the POP3 and SMTP protocols. The Internet  
Printing System uses these protocols and the most common E-Mail formatting standards:  
·
·
MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions)  
Base64 Encoding (for mail attachments)  
Internet LevelOne Printer Server  
·
·
TCIP/IP Protocol. The LAN must use the TCP/IP protocol.  
Mail Server Access. The LevelOne Printer Server must be able to access the Mail Server  
using a single IP address.  
·
Mail Account. The LevelOne Printer Server must have a Mail Account. Users print by  
sending an E-Mail to this mail account.  
User (Client) Requirements  
·
·
Internet Connection. Either through a LAN, or dial-up.  
E-Mail address. This is used to notify the user that their print job has been done, or if  
there any problems.  
·
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Printer Driver. Users must have a printer driver which matches the printer connected to  
the remote Internet LevelOne Printer Server.  
Print Capture Software. To print more than plain text, users require InterNet Printing  
Port software to capture the print job and convert it into an E-Mail attachment.  
The Internet Printing Port software is available for the following operating systems:  
·
·
Microsoft Windows 95  
Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later.  
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Internet Mail Printing Configuration  
The LevelOne Printer Server must be configured with the data in the following table.  
The supplied BiAdmin utility program, or the Web interface (on 100BaseT models) can be  
used to set the following entries on the TCP/IP screen.  
Mail Server IP Address  
Mail Account  
The IP Address of the E-Mail Server used by the LevelOne  
Printer Server.  
The name of the E-Mail Account used by the LevelOne  
Printer Server.  
Mail Account Password  
Check Mail Interval  
Enter the password for the above Mail Account here.  
Sets how often to check for mail. Values range from 0 to  
65,535 minutes, with 0 meaning a continuous connection  
and 1 as the default.  
Print Banner  
If YES (default), a banner page is printed to identify the  
owner of the print job.  
Redirect Mail Account  
Default Printer Number  
Print every E-Mail  
Jobs which can not be printed will be sent to this account. If  
blank, unprintable jobs will be discarded.  
Printer number for all Internet print jobs. Only one port can  
be selected. Users on the LAN can also use this port.  
If ON, then all E-Mail received is printed. Otherwise, only  
E-Mail from the InterNet Printing Port will be printed.  
Activate Response Mail  
If YES, all print jobs receive an E-Mail response. If NO,  
only users who set this option in their InterNet Printing Port  
software receive an E-Mail.  
Printer Model ID String  
This text field identifies the printer used for Internet  
printing. This value is sent to remote users upon request.  
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User Software  
The software provided for remote users (InterNet Printing Port) should be installed by  
everyone intending to use Internet printing. Otherwise, remote users can print correctly only if:  
·
They send an E-Mail directly to the LevelOne Printer Server Mail Account, using their  
normal E-Mail application.  
·
·
The E-Mail contains plain text only.  
The Internet LevelOne Printer Server is configured with Print every E-Mail ON.  
Installation of the InterNet Printing Port software will create a new printer port. After attaching  
the correct printer to this port, users can print to the Internet Printer using any Windows  
application.  
Installation - User Software  
1. Run the InterNet Printing Port installation program SETUP.EXE  
2. Default values for the installation are:  
·
·
Directory - C:\Program Files\Internet_Printer  
Start Menu folder - InterNet Printing Port Driver  
3. You will then see the Configure Port screen, as shown in the following screenshot.  
Figure 22 InterNet Printer Port  
4. The following data must be provided.  
Port Name  
Enter a descriptive name (e.g. "WAN") for the new  
printer port.  
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Remote Printer  
E-mail Address  
The E-Mail address for the Internet printer. Your print  
jobs will be sent to this E-Mail address.  
Mail Server Name  
or IP Address  
This is the name or IP Address of your Mail Server. If  
you are on a LAN, ask the LAN Administrator. If using  
a dial-up connection, use the data provided by your ISP.  
Your Internet  
The normal address that people use to send you E-mail.  
E-mail Address  
Retry Interval  
(Seconds)  
If unable to connect to the E-Mail server, retry after this  
time period (1 to 255 seconds, 30 is usually OK).  
Reply Notification  
Mail  
Check to receive an E-Mail when your print job has  
been processed.  
5. On completion, a new printer port will have been created.  
Using the new Port  
The Windows Control Panel is used to connect the correct printer to the InterNet Printing Port.  
In Windows 95/NT, the procedure is:  
1. Select the Printer which matches the remote printer, then choose Properties, as shown in  
the example below.  
Figure 23 InterNet Printer Properties  
2. Select the new port - WAN (InterNet Printer) in the example - as the port for this printer.  
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·
If you do not have the correct printer driver, or you wish to create another printer  
using an existing driver, use the Windows Add Printer facility.  
Using the Windows Port Settings or Configure Port facility will reveal the same  
Configure Port screen shown in Figure 22 InterNet Printer Port on page 51.  
If you wish to print to multiple Internet Printers, use the Windows Add Port facility to  
add a new InterNet Printer port. Ensure that the correct data is entered in each port,  
and that each port has a unique name.  
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Checking the Printer Driver  
To make sure that the correct printer driver for the remote printer is installed on your system,  
you can use the InterNet Printing Port to send an E-Mail to the Internet Printer. The procedure  
is as follows:  
1. Connect your default printer to the InterNet Printing Port.  
2. Check that "Reply Notification Mail" in the InterNet Printing Port is ON.  
3. From Notepad or another text editor, print a short message (e.g. "This is a test print") to  
the Internet Printer.  
You will receive a reply E-Mail containing the "Printer ID" which will identify the printer  
attached to the LevelOne Printer Server. If this does not match the printer driver you are using,  
install the correct printer driver.  
Printing through the Internet  
1. Create or open the document you wish to print.  
2. Select the Printer connected to the InterNet Printing Port.  
3. If you do not have a permanent Internet connection, establish a connection now. (Note:  
The InterNet Printing Port will NOT establish a dial-up connection, but it will send the E-  
Mail the next time you are connected.)  
4. Print the document.  
5. The InterNet Printing Port will generate an E-Mail and send it to the remote printer. The  
document will be encoded and sent as an attachment to the E-Mail. You will see a progress  
screen similar to the example below:  
Figure 24 InterNet Printing Progress  
6. Close the Internet connection if you opened it in Step 3.  
7. If the "Notify after print job" option is set, you will receive an E-Mail when your job is  
printed.  
Canceling a Print Job  
Users cannot cancel a Print Job once it has been sent, but Print Jobs can be canceled at the  
LevelOne Printer Server. In BiAdmin, the Control - Abort Mail Print Job menu option can be  
used to cancel a print job which has already started printing.  
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SNMP  
The LevelOne Printer Server supports SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). This  
allows network supervisors to monitor and control the LevelOne Printer Server using network  
management platforms such as HP OpenView, IBM SystemView, etc.  
The appropriate MIB file must be imported into your SNMP management program using the  
Import-Compile command. Check your management program for details on this procedure.  
The MIB files are provided in the Mib folder on the CD-ROM, as follows:  
Mib1p.mib  
Mib2p.mib  
Mib2p1s.mib  
Mib3p.mib  
Single port models.  
Models with 2 parallel ports  
Two parallel ports, 1 serial port model.  
Models with 3 parallel ports  
Configuring the LevelOne Printer Server for SNMP  
Before using a SNMP Management station to manage the LevelOne Printer Server, the  
following settings should be assigned to it, in addition to the IP Address, Gateway Address,  
and Subnet Mask.  
SNMP Settings  
SysContact  
SysLocation  
Text Field - Name of the contact person.  
Text Field - Location of the contact person.  
Up to 4 Management Stations can be entered.  
Management Station  
IP Address(s)  
Trap Receiving  
IP Address(s)  
Up to 4 Trap Receiving Stations can be entered.  
Management Station Settings  
For each Management Station, the following fields are available:  
Access Permission  
Community String  
Options are:  
Read Only  
Read/Write  
Not Accessible  
Leaving this blank will disable management by this station.  
Trap Receiving Station Settings  
For each Trap Receiving Station, the following fields are available:  
Community String  
Trap Enable  
Leaving this blank will disable management by this station.  
Use this option to Enable/Disable Trap Receiving by this  
station.  
Trap Severity  
In this version, all traps are level 1.  
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Wireless Configuration  
Models WPS-0100 & WPS-0100USB  
The WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB are Wireless stations, NOT access points. Like all other  
Wireless stations, they have 3 modes:  
·
802.11 Ad Hoc mode - no Access Point is used, Wireless stations communicate directly  
with each other. This is the current standard.  
·
Ad Hoc mode - no Access Point is used, Wireless stations communicate directly with each  
other. This is the older standard.  
Of the two (2) Ad-hoc modes, "802.11 Ad Hoc" mode is  
recommended. If your Wireless LAN Card doesn't provide "802.11  
Ad Hoc" mode, try "Ad Hoc" mode on the PC and "802.11 Ad  
Hoc" on the WPS-0100/7800. If this fails, select"Ad-hoc" mode on  
the LevelOne Printer Server.  
·
Infrastructure (Default) - all Wireless stations connect to the Access Point. This allows  
connection to both other Wireless stations and the wired LAN.  
The WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB do NOT allow both a LAN  
connection and "Infrastructure" mode.  
In "Infrastructure" mode, connecting a LAN cable will disable the  
Wireless interface.  
To use the LAN interface, "Ad-hoc" mode must be used.  
Required configuration  
Ad-hoc Mode  
Infrastructure Mode  
SSID  
Must match the other Wireless stations, Must match the Access Point.  
unless the SSID is null or "any".  
If its SSID is null or "any", a Wireless  
station can join any Ad-hoc group.  
But since the WPS-0100 and WPS-  
0100USB are fixed devices (rather than  
roaming), their SSID should not be  
null or "any".  
It's recommended to assign value to  
SSID for WPS-0100 and WPS-  
0100USB.  
Channel  
Should match the other Wireless  
stations.  
Access Point sets the Channel  
used.  
However, when joining an existing ad-  
Wireless stations  
hoc group, a Wireless station must use automatically locate the  
the Channel in use, rather than its own  
Channel.  
correct channel.  
For a device like the WPS-0100 or  
WPS-0100USB0 in a fixed location, it  
is best to set them to the Channel  
providing the least interference and  
best performance.  
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WEP Settings  
Must match the other Wireless stations. Must match the Access Point.  
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Two (2) methods are available to perform the required configuration:  
·
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BiAdminmanagement utility program - see below for details.  
Web-based setup - see Chapter 6 for details.  
BiAdmin Wireless Screen  
Installation and use of the BiAdmin Windows utility is described in Chapter 5.  
Clicking the Wireless icon, or selecting Configuration - Wireless on the menu, will display the  
following screen.  
Figure 25: Wireless Screen  
Regulatory  
Domain  
It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory  
domain.  
Station Name  
SSID  
The name used to identify this Wireless station.  
·
·
·
If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access  
points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set  
Identifier).  
To communicate, all Wireless stations MUST use the same  
SSID/ESSID. Change this value, or change the other Wireless  
stations, to ensure each Wireless station has the same value.  
The default value is "null", so the Wireless station can join any  
Ad-hoc group.  
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.  
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Channel No  
To communicate in "802.11 Ad-hoc" or "Ad hoc" mode, all Wireless  
stations MUST use the same Channel number.  
·
·
·
If using "802.11 Ad-hoc" or "Ad-hoc" mode, select the value you  
wish to use on your Wireless LAN.  
If using "Infrastructure" mode, the Channel is selected  
automatically, to match the Channel used by the Access Point.  
If you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or  
slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with different  
channels to see which is the best.  
Network Type  
Select the correct value for your Wireless LAN.  
·
·
·
802.11 Ad-hoc mode is used when there is no Wireless Access  
Point, and each Wireless station communicates directly with other  
Wireless stations. This is the current standard.  
Ad-hoc mode is used when there is no Wireless Access Point, and  
each Wireless station communicates directly with other Wireless  
stations. This is the older standard.  
Infrastructure mode is used when each Wireless station connects  
to the Wireless Access point. This also provides access to the  
wired LAN.  
Encryption  
WEP Disabled/  
Enabled  
If Disabled (default), data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted.  
If Enabled, you must provide either the 64 Bit key table or the 128 Bit  
keys, as described below. The key is used to encrypt the data before  
transmission.  
64 Bit  
·
If selected, data is encrypted, using the default key, before being  
transmitted. The receiving station must be set to 64 Bit  
Encryption, and have the same Key value in the same position in  
its key table. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data.  
·
Default Key - select the key you wish to be the default.  
Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key;  
the other Keys are for decryption only.  
Key Table:  
This table is used when Encrypting and Decrypting data. All stations,  
including this Access Point, always transmit data encrypted using their  
default key. The key number (1, 2, 3, 4) is also transmitted. The  
receiving station will use the key number (1, 2, 3, 4) to determine  
which key value to use for decryption. If the key value does not match  
the transmitting station, decryption will fail.  
The easiest way to ensure there are no problems is to have every  
Station, including the Access Point, use the same key table (all entries  
identical). Then, it does not matter which key is used as the default  
key.  
128 Bit  
If selected, data is encrypted using the key before being transmitted.  
The receiving station must be set to use 128 Bit Encryption, and have  
the same Key value. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data.  
WEP  
Options are "Open System" or "Shared Key".  
Authentication  
Some Wireless cards and Access Points do not support both methods.  
Check your documentation to determine the correct value to use.  
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Wireless Link Info Screen  
After clicking the "Link Info" button on the Wireless Screen, a screen like the example below  
will be shown.  
Figure 26:Link Info Screen  
State  
This indicates which access point is currently in use.  
The current channel which has been used.  
Current Channel  
Current TX Rate  
Throughput (Tx )  
Throughput ( Rx )  
Link Quality  
The current transmitting speed.  
This will show how much data has been transmitted per second.  
This will show how much data has been received per second.  
This indicates the quality of the Wireless connection  
This indicates the strength of the Wireless signal being received.  
Signal Strength  
The "Link Quality" and "Signal Strength" data is not  
available if using "Ad-hoc" or "802.11 Ad-hoc" mode.  
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Chapter 8  
8
Troubleshooting  
This chapter describes some problem situations, which may arise, and the solutions to  
them.  
Overview  
If you encounter printing difficulties, please refer to the appropriate section.  
If, after following the advice in these documents, the LevelOne Printer Server still does not  
function properly, please contact your dealer for further advice.  
Hardware & LAN Problems  
Problem No. 1  
Solution No. 1  
Problem No. 2  
Solution No. 2  
All the LevelOne Printer Server's LEDs are off.  
Check the power supply or power connection.  
LevelOne Printer Server's status light continuously stays lit.  
Reset LevelOne Printer Server by unplugging the power supply and  
plugging it back in.  
Problem No. 3  
Solution No. 3  
Problem No. 4  
Solution No. 4  
Leve lOne Printer Server's status light and power light stay on  
continuously and do not turn off.  
Reset the LevelOne Printer Server by unplugging the power supply or by  
pushing the reset push button, if fitted.  
The LevelOne Printer Server unit can not be found on the LAN, so  
configuration is not possible.  
If using 10/100BaseT:  
·
·
Check the Hub. The link LED for the port to which the LevelOne  
Printer Server is connected should be ON. If it is Off, there is a  
problem in the network cable.  
On the LevelOne Printer Server, check the LED(s) next to the  
connector. If the LED is not ON (or neither LED is On, if there are  
2), the network connection is not working.  
Check the Ethernet cable and connectors. If they seem OK, set the  
DIP Switches of the LevelOne Printer Server to match your LAN  
environment.  
If using TCP/IP:  
·
Ensure that there are no routers between the LevelOne Printer  
Server and the PC used for configuration.  
·
Ensure that the PC used for configuration has the TCP/IP network  
protocol installed. Test its network connection by seeing if you can  
locate other LAN devices from the PC. (e.g. Use Network  
Neighborhood and try to browser the network.)  
Problem No. 5  
I am using DHCP, and getting an IP Address conflict involving the  
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LevelOne Printer Server.  
Solution No. 5  
If the LevelOne Printer Server is left on, but the DHCP server is turned  
off, then the LevelOne Printer Server will retain its IP Address without  
the DHCP Server being aware of it. Simply reset the LevelOne Printer  
Server so it will obtain a new IP Address.  
This problem would also arise if you assigned static IP Address, which is  
within the range used by the DHCP server. If so, use another address  
which is NOT within the range used by the DHCP server.  
AppleTalk (Macintosh)  
Problem No. 1  
Why do I get an incorrect printout?  
Some possible reasons are:  
Solution No. 1  
·
You may have chosen Binary encoding to print the file. Try to use  
ASCII encoding.  
·
Some of the fonts, which are in your print file may not be  
supported by the printer. Try selecting LaserWriter 7 instead of  
LaserWriter 8.  
Problem No. 2  
Can't find the LevelOne Printer Server's name in the Chooser.  
Solution No. 2  
Try the following:  
1. Make sure that AppleTalk is on (the button next to Active is  
highlighted in the Chooser).  
2. Make sure the printer has been on and in the READY state for a  
few minutes.  
3. Make sure the printer has not been renamed since its last  
appearance in the Chooser.  
4. If the printer resides on a network with multiple zones, make sure  
the correct zone is selected from the AppleTalk Zones box in the  
Chooser.  
Problem No. 3  
My document didn't print to the right printer.  
Solution No. 3  
Check the following:  
·
Another LevelOne Printer Server with the same name may have  
received your print job. Use the PSTOOL to reconfigure your  
LevelOne Printer Server name and ensure all LevelOne Printer  
Servers have unique names.  
·
Make sure your application output encode is set to ASCII. If not,  
change it to ASCII.  
Problem No. 4  
Solution No. 4  
Problem No. 5  
Solution No. 5  
My file doesn't print with the correct fonts.  
Try changing your printer driver to LaserWriter 7.  
My EPS file doesn't print with the correct fonts.  
This is a problem that occurs in some application programs. Try  
downloading the fonts contained in the EPS file before printing the  
saved EPS file.  
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Problem No. 6  
I can't select the "Remaining from:" item in the print dialog box.  
Solution No. 6  
If you have selected the Layout value, "2 Up", or "4 Up", you cannot  
access the Remaining from item. Choose other selections.  
Problem No. 7  
A cover page prints either on the first or the last page of the  
document.  
Solution No. 7  
Select one of these solutions:  
·
·
Turn the cover page feature off.  
Insert extra page breaks in your document to avoid the cover page  
printing on the first or last page of your document.  
·
Install the Apple LaserWriter 7 driver. You are having trouble  
printing with the Apple LaserWriter 8 driver.  
Problem No. 8  
Why do I have trouble printing with the LaserWriter 8?  
Solution No. 8  
Your application software may not be compatible with the LaserWriter  
8 driver or your system may not meet the requirements of the  
LaserWriter 8 driver. Use the Apple LaserWriter 7 driver instead.  
Problem No. 9  
The colors on my printed output do not match the colors on my  
computer screen.  
Solution No. 9  
When the printer receives a color file, it tries to match the printed  
output color to the screen color. Sometimes the printer cannot match up  
the colors as closely as wanted. To alleviate this problem, perform the  
following steps:  
·
Choose "Calibrated Color/Grayscale" in the Print pop-up menu in  
the Print Options dialog box. The printer will make adjustments  
to match the colors.  
·
Check your monitor to make sure all settings (for example,  
brightness) are adjusted correctly.  
Problem No. 10  
When I send a print job, I get a PostScript Command error or no  
print out.  
Solution No. 10  
Check the communication protocols. The computer, LevelOne  
Printer Server and printer must all be configured to the same  
communication protocol.(either Binary or ASCII).  
To configure your system:  
1. Choose which protocol you are going to use. You should check  
your printer; it may not give you a choice.  
2. Set your printer to the correct protocol.  
3. Use the computer's Print submenu to configure your computer to  
use the protocol you have chosen.  
4. Configure the LevelOne Printer Server to use the same protocol as  
the printer and computer.  
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Novell NetWare  
Problem No. 1  
My LevelOne Printer Server cannot print the jobs sent to the print  
queue.  
Solution No. 1  
Try the following:  
1. Check if the printer attached to the LevelOne Printer Server is on-  
line.  
2. Check if your LevelOne Printer Server is logged into the file server  
(See Problem 2 below.).  
3. Check the current status of the queues used by the LevelOne Printer  
Server, and ensure the queues are active.  
4. Check if the NetWare printer number is correct.  
0 = parallel port 1 of the LevelOne Printer Server.  
1 = parallel port 2 of the LevelOne Printer Server.  
2 = serial port or parallel port 3.  
5. Check to see if the LevelOne Printer Server is a static queue server  
to the queue.  
Locate the LevelOne Printer Server Object, and check the Queues  
Serviced by Printer. Ensure that the correct queues are on the list.  
6. The total number of queues to be serviced may be over the limit of  
56. If so, reduce the number of queues.  
Problem No. 2  
My LevelOne Printer Server is configured as a Novell LevelOne  
Printer Server, and cannot log in to a File Server.  
Solution No. 2  
The following steps may solve this problem:  
1. Check the Novell file server's name. If it is over 20 characters long,  
rename it using no more than 20 characters.  
2. Check that the LevelOne Printer Server's configuration data,  
especially the password, is correct.  
3. Check the NetWare server. If using Bindery mode, check the master  
file server to see if the login status of the LevelOne Printer Server is  
Ready. If it is not, check the error message and perform the required  
corrective action.  
4. If the LevelOne Printer Server is servicing more than one file server,  
check to see that all required file servers are in the list of "File  
Servers To Be Serviced". If not, insert the required file server name  
to the list.  
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Windows Printing Problems  
Problem No. 1  
When I tried to install the Printing software for Peer-to-Peer  
printing, I received an error message and the installation was  
aborted..  
Solution No. 1  
This may be caused by an existing installation of the printer port  
software. Before attempting another installation:  
·
·
Remove the existing installation  
Restart your PC  
To remove an existing printer port installation:  
1. Open Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs  
2. Look for an entry with a name like "Shared Port", "Shared Printer  
Port", "LevelOne Printer Server Driver" or " LevelOne Printer  
Server Port".  
3. Select this item, click "Add/Remove", and confirm the deletion.  
Problem No. 2  
On Windows 95, I installed the Print Port Driver for Peer-to-Peer  
Printing, but when I selected a port on a LevelOne Printer Server  
and clicked "Add", the printer was not installed.  
Solution No. 2  
Try installing the Printer using the standard Windows tools, as follows:  
1. Start the Add Printer Wizard.  
2. Select Network Printer when prompted "How is the printer attached  
to your Computer?", and click Next.  
3. When prompted for the Network Path or Queue, enter a dummy  
value such as shown below. (Do NOT select Yes for "Do you print  
for MS-DOS programs?")  
4. The printer wizard will display a message stating that "The Network  
Printer is off-line". This is OK. Continue the Add Printer Wizard  
until finished.  
5. Go to the Printers folder (Control Panel-Printers). The printer icon  
will be grayed out indicating the printer is not ready.  
6. Right-click the Printer, and select Properties. Then select the Details  
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tab, as shown below.  
7. Click the Add Port button. On the resulting screen, select Other,  
then LevelOne Printer Server, as the port to add, as shown below.  
8. Click OK to see the Print Port Configuration screen, as shown  
below.  
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9. Click the Browse Device button, select the desired LevelOne Printer  
Server, and click OK.  
10. Click OK to return to the Printers folders, and right-click on the  
Printer. Ensure that the Work off-line option is NOT checked.  
The Printer should no longer be grayed out, and is ready for use.  
Problem No. 3  
I connected and configured a WPS (Windows Printing System)  
printer as described, but I can't get the print job to print.  
Solution No. 3  
Printer drivers for WPS printers poll the printer before sending print  
data. Since the printer is networked, the printer is not found and no data  
is sent. The solution is to add your printer as a network printer as  
described in Solution 1 above.  
Note: The screens shown in Solution 1 are from Windows 95. Other  
versions of Windows may look slightly different, but the process is  
identical. If using Window NT or 2000, do NOT enable Sharing for the  
printer.  
Problem No. 4  
When printing from some software applications such as Power  
Point, it takes a long time and the print out is incorrect.  
Solution No. 4  
The problem is due to the printer, which is being configured to Start  
printing after the first page is spooled. To change this setting:  
·
·
·
·
Go to Control Panel - Printers and click on your printer.  
Then select File - Properties - Details.  
When the Details screen appears, click the Spool Settings button.  
When the Spool Settings dialogue box appears, choose Start  
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printing after last page is spooled and click OK.  
Problem No. 5  
A printing device connected to the LevelOne Printer Server port  
cannot print or prints garbage.  
Solution No. 5  
Check the following:  
·
·
·
Cable connection between LevelOne Printer Server and printer.  
Serial port configuration, if a serial device.  
Printer driver in the application program or Windows matches the  
printer.  
The Configuration button on the Printer Status screen in BiAdmin is  
Problem No. 6  
grayed out, even though my printer is bi -directional.  
Solution No. 6  
The button is unavailable if the printer is busy. You must wait until the  
printer is idle.  
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Appendix A  
A
Specifications  
General Specifications  
WPS-0100  
3w max.  
Power Consumption  
External Power Adapter  
LEDs  
12V DC  
4
Parallel Port  
1 Centronic female DB-25  
connector  
Ethernet Connector  
FCC / CE  
10/100BaseT  
Class B  
WPS-0100USB  
Power Consumption  
External Power Adapter  
LEDs  
3w max.  
12V DC  
4
USB Port (1.1)  
Ethernet Connector  
FCC / CE  
1
10/100BaseT  
Class B  
Environmental Specifications (all Models)  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Shipping Temperature  
Operating Humidity  
Storage Humidity  
0 ~ 40°C  
-10 ~ 70°C  
-40 ~ 70°C  
10 ~ 80%  
5 ~ 90%  
Shipping Humidity  
5 ~ 100%  
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Parallel Port Pin Assignments  
Other Models  
Signal Name  
- Strobe  
Pin  
Direction  
To printer  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
+Data 0  
+Data 1  
+Data 2  
+Data 3  
+Data 4  
+Data 5  
+Data 6  
+Data 7  
- ACK  
To printer  
To printer  
To printer  
To printer  
To printer  
To printer  
To printer  
To printer  
To Server  
To Server  
To Server  
To Server  
To printer  
To Server  
To printer  
To printer  
Ground  
+ Busy  
+ Paper End  
+ Select  
- Auto Feed  
- Error  
- Init  
- Select In  
GND  
18-25  
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Protocol Support  
Model  
WPS-0100  
TCP/IP  
NetBEUI  
NetWare  
AppleTalk FTP/Telnet  
v
v
v
v
v
v
WPS-0100USB  
Feature Support  
Model  
HTTP  
Setup  
E-mail  
Printing  
IPP  
JetAdmin  
SNMP  
WPS-0100  
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
WPS-  
0100USB  
Models WPS-0100 and WPS-0100USB can also act as IEEE 802.11b Wireless Stations.  
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Regulatory Approvals  
B
Appendix B  
Network Server Configuration  
Windows NT Server  
Preparing for TCP/IP Printing  
If using Windows NT 3.51 or Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft TCP/IP Printing Support must be  
installed.  
·
·
If it is already installed, proceed to Adding a TCP/IP Remote Printer.  
Otherwise, the procedure to install TCP/IP printing support is as follows.  
Windows NT 3.51  
1. Start the Network option in Control Panel. When the Network Settings dialog box appears,  
click the Add Software button to display the Add Network Software dialog box.  
2. Select TCP/IP Protocol And Related Components in the Network Software list box, and  
then click the Continue button.  
3. In the Windows NT TCP/IP Installation Options dialog box, check the TCP/IP Network  
Printing Support option.  
4. Click the OK button. Windows NT Setup will display a message asking for the full path to  
the Windows NT distribution files. Provide the appropriate location and click the Continue  
button. All necessary files will be copied to your hard disk.  
5. If you did not check the Enable Automatic DHCP Configuration option in the Windows  
NT TCP/IP Installation Options dialog box, you must complete all the required TCP/IP  
configuration procedures manually.  
6. After you finish configuring TCP/IP, the Network Settings dialog box will reappear, click  
the Close button and then restart your computer for the changes to take effect.  
Windows NT 4.0  
1. Go to Start-Settings-Control Panel-Network.  
2. Click the Service option and ensure that Microsoft TCP/IP Printing is enabled. If it is not  
enabled, select the Add option and enable it as usual.  
3. If you added services in step 2, reboot the computer for the changes to take affect.  
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Adding a TCP/IP Remote Printer  
Windows 3.51  
1. From the Printer menu in Print Manager, select Create Printer.  
2. In the resulting dialog box, enter data as follows:  
Printer Name  
Enter a name (up to 32 characters). This name appears in the title  
bar of the printer window.  
Driver  
Select the appropriate driver for the attached printer.  
Enter a printer description for other network users to reference.  
Select Other.  
Description  
Print To  
3. A Print Destinations dialog box will appear after selecting Other. In the Available Print  
Monitor list, select LPR Port, then OK.  
4. An Add LPR compatible printer window will appear. Enter data in the fields as follows:  
Name Or Address Of Host  
Providing LPD  
Enter the IP address of the LevelOne Printer Server.  
Name Of Printer On That  
Machine  
Enter the appropriate logical printer number. (e.g.  
L1)  
5. When the Create Printer dialog box reappears, check the Share This Printer On The  
Network option.  
6. The resource name shown in the Share Name box can be changed if you wish. In the  
Location box, you can enter information concerning the printer location. Network users  
will see this information when browsing to find this printer.  
7. Complete any other configuration information in the Create Printer dialog box, save and  
exit.  
Client PCs can now be configured as described in Chapter 4 - Client Configuration.  
Windows NT 4.0  
1. Go to Start-Settings-Printer and invoke the Add Printer wizard.  
2. When prompted with This printer will be managed by, select My Computer and click  
Next.  
3. Select Add Port…, then select LPR Port and click New Port.  
4. In the Name of Address of server providing lpd: Dialog box, enter the LevelOne Printer  
Server's IP address.  
5. In the Name of printer or print queue on that server dialog box, enter the appropriate  
logical printer number (L1..L3, or L1..L8, depending on the model) as previously  
configured on the LevelOne Printer Server.  
6. Click OK. When returned to the Printer Ports window, simply select Close and then install  
your printer driver as usual.  
7. When prompted whether or not the printer will be shared, select the Sharing radio button.  
8. In the Shared dialog box, enter the shared printer name. (The shared name is how other  
users will see this printer.) Click OK to save and exit.  
Client PCs can now be configured as described in Chapter 4 - Client Configuration.  
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Windows 2000 Server  
1. Start the Add Printer Wizard, select Network Printer, then click Next to browse for the  
LevelOne Printer Server.  
2. Locate and double-click the LevelOne Printer Server, select the desired port, and click  
Next.  
The following message will be displayed:  
Figure 27: Windows 2000 Message  
3. Click "OK", and select the correct Manufacturer and Model for this printer.  
4. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.  
5. In the Printers folder, right-click the new printer, and select Sharing.  
·
Select "Shared As:" and enter an appropriate name for this printer. Users will see this  
name when browsing for the printer during installation.  
·
If desired, click "Additional Drivers" and install printer drivers for other versions of  
Windows, such as Windows 98. This will assist users during the installation process.  
6. Click OK to close this Window. Configuration is now complete.  
Client PCs can now be configured as described in Chapter 4 - Client Configuration.  
Novell NetWare  
The LevelOne Printer Server fully supports both Bindery and NDS Novell systems.  
With either Bindery or NDS, two (2) NetWare operating modes are possible - LevelOne  
Printer Server and Remote Printer. LevelOne Printer Server mode is recommended.  
Novell Distributed Printing Services (NDPS) under NetWare 5 is also supported.  
Configuration Methods (Bindery or NDS)  
The following configuration methods are available. In each case, you must be logged into the  
required NetWare Server with ADMIN rights.  
Also, if using Windows, Novell's Client32 should be installed on your PC. Without Client32,  
only limited configuration changes can be made on the NetWare Server.  
Setup Wizard  
Using the Setup Wizard is recommended. This allows configuration of the LevelOne Printer  
Server in NetWare LevelOne Printer Server Mode, which is the recommended system.  
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BiAdmin  
For more control and flexibility, or to use NetWare Remote Printer Mode, you can use the  
supplied BiAdmin management utility. Provided you have Novell's Client 32 installed,  
BiAdmin will allow you to configure the NetWare Server as well as the LevelOne Printer  
Server.  
·
BiAdmin is installed by the Administrator menu option on the CD-ROM.  
·
·
See Chapter 5 for general information on using BiAdmin.  
The NetWare Manual (in the Manual\NetWare folder on the CD-ROM) contains detailed  
information on using BiAdmin with NetWare Servers.  
Other Methods  
If you are unable to use Windows-based programs for configuration, the following methods are  
available to configure the LevelOne Printer Server:  
WPConfig  
PSConfig  
This program requires Windows 3.1, and the IPX/SPX protocol.  
Menu-based DOS program, intended only to configure the LevelOne  
Printer Server for use with NetWare V2, 3 and 4.  
Quickset  
Command-line DOC program, intended only to configure the LevelOne  
Printer Server for use with NetWare V2, 3 and 4. This program also has  
a limited ability to configure the NetWare Server itself.  
·
·
These programs are provided on the CD-ROM, in the Utility folder.  
WPConfig has a SETUP program; the other programs need only to be copied to the  
desired folder on your PC.  
·
·
The documentation for these programs is provided in sub-folders of the Manual folder on  
the CD-ROM.  
PSConfig and WPConfig do NOT configure your NetWare Server. It is necessary to use  
PCONSOLE to create the necessary print object and queues, and ensure the appropriate  
users have access rights to the print queues.  
Configuration Data  
The LevelOne Printer Server requires the following "General" data, and the data for the mode  
(LevelOne Printer Server or Remote Printer) you are using.  
General  
Device Name  
The device name (Default Server Name) is shown on a sticker on  
the base of the device. Change this if you wish. The new name  
MUST NOT exceed 19 characters, nor contain any spaces.  
Device Password  
NetWare Mode  
Frame Type  
Default is NULL (no password).  
LevelOne Printer Server or Remote Printer.  
Select the frame types used by your network. (Ethernet 802.2,  
Ethernet 802.3, Ethernet SNAP, and Ethernet II) By default, all  
frame types are enabled.  
Novell Remote Printer Mode  
Novell LevelOne  
NetWare LevelOne Printer Server to service the LevelOne Printer  
Printer Server for P1  
Server's parallel port 1.  
Novell LevelOne  
NetWare LevelOne Printer Server to service the LevelOne Printer  
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Printer Server for P2,  
P3 & SP  
Server's parallel port 2 (P2), parallel port 3 (P3), or Serial port  
(SP), if these port exist.  
(if exist)  
Novell LevelOne Printer Server Mode  
NDS Tree Name  
Not applicable.  
(NetWare NDS mode only)  
LevelOne Printer  
Server  
Not applicable.  
(NetWare NDS mode only)  
NDS Context  
Master File Server  
(Bindery mode only)  
Name of the LevelOne Printer Server's master file server.  
Polling Queue  
Interval  
Defines how often the LevelOne Printer Server will poll the  
queues to be serviced.  
Job Notification by  
Connection ID  
Set to Yes to receive a job notification at only the workstation  
where the print job originated, No to receive a job notification at  
all workstations that you have logged on.  
NetWare Password  
The password on the NetWare Server. The LevelOne Printer  
Server device needs this password to connect to the NetWare  
Server.  
Setup for NDPS (NetWare 5)  
Overview  
·
·
The LevelOne Printer Server must be configured as a valid device on your TCP/IP  
network.  
To use NDPS (Novell Distributed Printing Services), the Novell server must be running  
Novell NetWare 5, and the PCs (clients) must be running IntranetWare Client V2.2. or  
later.  
The following procedure is designed to enable Public Access Printing under NDPS. Public  
Access Printing allows anybody on the network to access the printer.  
Creating an NDPS Manager Object  
If an NDPS Manager Object already exists, skip this procedure and proceed to Creating an  
NDPS Printer Agent.  
1. Login to NetWare 5.0 Server as Admin and start the NetWare Administrator program  
Nwadmn32.exe.  
2. Select the container on NetWare Administrator where you want the NDPS Manager object  
to reside. (e.g. TeSupp)  
3. Select Create - Object from the menu bar to view the New Object dialog.  
4. Select NDPS Manager as the object to create. The Create NDPS Manager Object window  
shown below will appear.  
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Figure 28: Create NDPS Manager Object  
5. Type a name in the NDPS Manager Name.(e.g. SerMGR in Figure 1 above)  
6. Browse the Resident Server and select where you want the NDPS Manager object to be  
assigned. (e.g. TECH_50.TeSupp in figure 1 above)  
7. Browse the Database Volume and select where you want the NDPS Manager database to  
be assigned. (e.g. TECH_50_SYS.TeSupp in figure 1 above)  
8. Click Create. The new NDPS Manager will appear in the main browser window.  
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To start the NDPS Manager in future, enter the following command at the console:  
LOAD NDPSM  
then select the NDPS Manager object.  
To start the NDPS Manager whenever you bring up the server, add a command like  
the following to your server's AUTOEXEC.NCF file:  
LOAD NDPSM SerMGR.TeSupp  
The last item is the name of the NDPS Manager object you wish to load.  
9. After creating an NDPS Manager, you can create NDPS printers by using NetWare  
Administrator, as explained below.  
Creating an NDPS Printer Agent  
To create Public Access Printers using the NDPS Manager Object in NetWare Administrator,  
follow this procedure:  
1. Start the NDPS Manager object you will be using to control the Printer Agent.  
2. At the Identification page, click the Printer Agent List.  
3. Click New to see the Create Printer Agent window, as shown below.  
Figure 29: Create Printer Agent  
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4. Enter the desired name for the Printer Agent (PA) Name.  
5. Normally, the NDPS Manager will be the NDPS Manger object you are using.  
6. Select Novell Printer Gateway in the Gateway Type. (see figure2 above)  
7. Click OK and then select the available printer.  
8. Select Remote (LPR on IP) in the Connection Type.  
9. Click Next to see the following Configure Port Handler screen.  
Figure 30 Configure Port Handler  
10. In the Host address IP field, enter the IP Address previously assigned to the LevelOne  
Printer Server device.  
11. In the Printer Name field, enter the Logical Port name on the LevelOne Printer Server.  
(e.g.: L1)  
Note: For LevelOne Printer Servers with one parallel port, the logical ports are named L1,  
L2 and L3. For devices with three parallel ports, the logical ports are named L1 to L8.  
12. Click Finish, then select appropriate drivers for Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98 and  
Windows NT 4.  
13. The new Printer Agent will now appear in the Printer Agent List window.  
Repeat this procedure for any other ports on the LevelOne Printer Server, or for any other  
logical printers you wish to use.  
Client PCs can now be configured as described in Chapter 4 - Client Configuration.  
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Unix Systems  
Your LevelOne Printer Server can be configured using FTP, and it supports the following Unix  
printing methods:  
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LPD  
FTP  
Direct Socket Interface  
PSfilter (proprietary printing method)  
For full details on using Unix systems with your LevelOne Printer Server, refer to the Unix  
manual in the /Manual/Unix directory on the CD-ROM.  
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