Troy-group EtherWind 802.11b Manual de usuario

User’s Guide802.11b Print ServerPart Number 40148-100Revision 1.0

EtherWind Connectors, Switches, and LEDsTest Switch. Press down this switch for less than 5 seconds to print a test page onthe printer. The test page

Connecting to a PrinterFollow these steps to connect the EtherWind wireless print server to your printer:1. Attach the EtherWind to the desktop mounti

Connecting the EtherWind to an RS-232 Serial DeviceNote: Skip this section if you are not using the EtherWind serial port.The EtherWind has one standa

SET PORT S1 CONSOLE ENABLED You can remotely restore the port to normal serial operation by unselectingConsole Mode from WebXAdmin or by using the con

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Configuring theEtherWind 802.11band IP SettingsConfiguring the EtherWind There are three basic steps required to configure the EtherWind:1. Configurin

this option, select Ad-hoc Computer-to-Computer, or whatever mode youradapter uses to communicate on a wireless network without an accesspoint.◗ If yo

Installing the SoftwareFollow these steps to install the WP-Admin software and configure the print server.1. Insert the EtherWind Wireless Configurati

Note: If you don’t see the print server in the list, hold down the button for morethan 5 seconds to reset it to factory defaults and try the search ag

• If your network uses WEP encryption, you will need to enable WEP andenter the appropriate WEP key(s). Contact your system manager to deter-mine wh

iiCopyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, in aretrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by

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3-1ManagementMethodsTROY offers a variety of ways to configure and monitor the EtherWind. Thesemethods are:WP-Admin Utility◗ This utility runs on Win

◗ No additional software is needed on the system.◗ Can be used on any system that supports web browser capabilities.◗ Simply type the IP address into

Microsoft WindowsNetwork ConfigurationThe EtherWind includes the easy-to-use ExtendNet Connect IP Monitor softwarefor printing from Windows computers

5. If you are using Windows NT/2000/XP, go to the Ports tab. If you are usingWindows 95/98/ME, go to the Details tab. 6. Click on Add Port. 7. If yo

4-38. The search will begin for available print servers, highlight the print server youwould like to create the port for, and click ADD.9. Make sure

If you are running Windows 95/98/ME, the Details tab should look some-thing like this:You are now ready to print.Additional Windows Configuration Meth

AppleTalk NetworkConfiguration The EtherWind runs over wireless Ethernet (also known as Ethertalk). This capa-bility allows Macintosh computers to pr

5. Close the Chooser. You can now print to the printer using any standardMacintosh application program.Setting Up Printing (MacOS X)1. If you haven&a

NetWare NetworkConfigurationConfiguring the Print Server and Print Queue with XAdmin32(Queue Server Mode)This section covers installation using the No

ContentsIntroductionSystem Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Network Operting Systems Support

2. Click Start, select Programs, select the XAdmin32 folder, and then selectXAdmin32. 3. Click on the IPX/SPX icon under Filters to set the operating

6-35. Click on New Queue. Enter any unique name for the Queue name. ◗ If you are configuring a bindery queue, click OK and proceed to step 8.◗ If yo

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UNIX NetworkConfigurationThe EtherWind print server appears to the network as a UNIX host computer with aunique IP address running the line printer da

1. Edit the printcap file: An example of a typical entry in the printcap file is:LaserPrinter:\:lp=:\:rm=XCD:\:rp=BINARY_P1:\:sd=/usr/spool/lpd/LaserP

Then use the Printer Manager in the Admintool utility under Open Windowsas follows:◗ Select Edit◗ Select Add◗ Select Add Access to Remote Printer◗ At

9. You may accept the default values for the remaining items.10. Click OK to configure the printer.11. You should now be able to print using the lp -d

DEC LAT NetworkConfigurationNote: Only TROY EtherWind-N models include DEC LAT support.The EtherWind wireless print server acts as a node on an Ethern

Execute the command file. At the VMS "$" prompt type:@filenamewhere filename is the name of the text file created in step 1.Note: The @fi

Banyan VINES Network ConfigurationNote: Only TROY EtherWind-N models include Banyan VINES support.EtherWind wireless print servers support the Banyan

iv11 TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1Loading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Select the desired File server and press ENTER.5. Select the disk where the print service will reside.6. Press F10 in response to the message "

PrintraNet InternetPrinting Configuration TROY's PrintraNet product is a software driver for Windows that allows a PCuser at one location to send

TCP/IP-based mail packages and dial-up Internet Service Providers. If youdo not know which method you are using, consult your system manager.2. Make

5. Select Local Printer or My Computer (not Network Printer) when you areasked how the printer is connected to your computer.6. You will also need to

Configuring the Remote TROY Print Server The next step is to configure the EtherWind print server at the remote site. Theremote print server can be c

4. Enter the mailbox name for the remote EtherWind print server. Usually thiswill be the first part of the E-mail address that you entered in step 3

If you get an SMTP error when using a WINSOCK connection, you may need toconfigure the hosts file on your Windows system. To do this create a file na

Troubleshootingand Maintenance Troubleshooting Printing Problems◗ First, check the printer to be sure it is online, and has paper and ink or toner.◗ I

server without an access point. See the documentation for your wirelessadapter for details.◗ If you are using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryptio

Wireless Server Configuration Screen Fields Listed below is a description of each of the fields displayed on the WirelessServer Configuration screen a

IntroductionThe EtherWind 802.11b Wireless Print Server lets you communicate with printersfrom anywhere on an 802.11b wireless network. You can use th

Subnet MaskCompanies often have ranges of IP Addresses that can be described by one ormore Masks. For example, a mask of 255.255.255.0 allows variatio

Wireless Mode◗ Ad-Hoc (sometimes referred to as Peer-to-Peer, Computer-to-Computer,802.11 Ad-Hoc, or IBSS compliant Ad-Hoc) modes are used when your w

2. Right-Click on the print server to be upgraded in the list, and select LoadFirmware.3. If you are using TCP/IP to upgrade, select TFTP PUT from thi

file you downloaded. Click Load. The firmware on your EtherWind will beupgraded to the new version.If you selected Netware GET from a server in step 3

Uninstalling the EtherWind Wireless SoftwareOn Macintosh Systems, simply delete the directory that you installed the software on.Follow the instructio

Where to Get HelpTROY offers several customer support options to assist you in the event you expe-rience difficulties with your EtherWind, including t

Returning ProductsIf you need to return a TROY product for any reason (failures, incorrect ship-ments, etc.), first contact TROY at +1 (208) 955-1000

NoticesFCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a ClassB digital device

bility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with thisdevice. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, d

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfere

System RequirementsTo use the EtherWind for printing from a wireless network, you need an 802.11bwireless network. The wireless network will consist

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer

◗ AppleTalk• Apple Printer Utility compatibility• Binary AppleTalk support• AppleTalk spoofing◗ IPX/SPX• NetWare RPrinter Bindery mode• NetWare PServe

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Installing theEtherWind Print Server HardwareBefore You BeginBefore you install the EtherWind wireless print server, make sure that your printeror oth