LevelOne WPS-100USB, WPS 0100 manual Introduction, Features

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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:

ØVersatility. 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.

ØEasy 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.

ØEasy 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.

ØWeb-based Interface. On 100BaseT models, the Web-based interface provides an easy method of configuration in TCP/IP networks.

ØCompact Size. This allows the LevelOne Printer Server to be used even where space is limited.

ØRemote 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.

ØSNMP 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.

ØJetAdmin 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.

ØInternet 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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Contents User Guide Table of Contents Appendix a Specifications TroubleshootingAppendix B Network Server Configuration Features IntroductionSafety Instructions Package Contents ModelsWPS-0100 LAN LED LED Indicators Diagnostic Push ButtonTo restore the factory default settings To generate a Diagnostic print outPage LAN Installation ProcedureCheck the LEDs Configuration Using the Windows WizardProcedure LevelOne Printer ServerAlternatives to the Windows Wizard Wireless ConfigurationIf the desired LevelOne Printer Server is not listed Advanced Configuration and Management QuicksetClient PC Configuration Wireless Settings for client PCsAd-hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode WEP SettingsWhich printing method should I use? Printing MethodsChecking your Network Protocols Windows Network Configuration Setup Windows Peer-to-peer Print DriverConfigure Printer Port If your LevelOne Printer Server is not listedManagement Port OptionsBanner PortRetry Interval Windows SMB Printing Network NeighborhoodWindows with Server-based Print Queues Printing from MS-DOS ProgramsWindows using Ndps Ndps Manager ClientAppleTalk Setup Advanced Setup and ManagementMacintosh AppleTalk Software RequirementsAppleTalk Settings Communication Protocol. Enter no for Ascii or YES for BinaryPage BiAdmin Management Utility InstallationRequirements Additional RecommendationsMain Screen OperationGroups Device List Status IconsConfiguration Icons TCP/IP ConfigurationAppleTalk Configuration Device InformationMenu Options InitDevice Menu Configuration Menu Diagnostics menuControl Menu Print TestWeb Interface Setup PreparationConfiguration Screens Connecting to the LevelOne Printer ServerAppleTalk If Error NetBEUIDomain Name Response TimeNetWare LevelOne Printer Server ModeGeneral Snmp Simple Network Management Protocol Management StationsTrap Receivers ConnectionConfigure Server PasswordEnable Protocols Server NameWireless Screen Configuration WEP Data Privacy128 Bit AuthenticationKey Serial Port Configuration Other ScreensServer Status Printer PortsIPP Server Configuration Special FeaturesInternet Printing Protocol IPP IPP Client Setup Windows 95/98/ME/NT Installing from the CD-ROMInstalling using IPPCLIENT.EXE IPP Client Configuration Windows 95/98/ME/NTChanging the IPP Port Settings Open the Printers folder Start Settings PrintersIPP Client Setup Windows Parallel Port 3 if existsUsing IPP Printers Windows 2000 No printer driverInternet Mail Printing System RequirementsMail Server Internet LevelOne Printer ServerInternet Mail Printing Configuration User Software Installation User SoftwarePort Name Using the new Port Printing through the Internet Canceling a Print JobChecking the Printer Driver Configuring the LevelOne Printer Server for Snmp Snmp SettingsManagement Station Settings Trap Receiving Station SettingsRequired configuration Wireless ConfigurationModels WPS-0100 & WPS-0100USB WEP Settings BiAdmin Wireless Screen Enabled WEP DisabledEncryption Wireless Link Info Screen Link Info ScreenTroubleshooting Hardware & LAN ProblemsProblem No All the LevelOne Printer Servers LEDs are off If using TCP/IPAppleTalk Macintosh Page Novell NetWare Windows Printing Problems To remove an existing printer port installationPage ∙ Then select File Properties Details Problem No Specifications General SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications all Models WPS-0100Parallel Port Pin Assignments Other ModelsFeature Support Protocol SupportNetwork Server Configuration Regulatory ApprovalsWindows NT Server Preparing for TCP/IP PrintingAdding a TCP/IP Remote Printer WindowsSetup Wizard Configuration Methods Bindery or NDSWindows 2000 Server Configuration Data BiAdminNovell Remote Printer Mode Other MethodsSetup for Ndps NetWare Novell LevelOne Printer Server ModeOverview Creating an Ndps Manager ObjectCreating an Ndps Printer Agent At the Identification page, click the Printer Agent ListSelect Novell Printer Gateway in the Gateway Type. see above Unix Systems ∙ LPD ∙ FTP
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