LevelOne WPS 0100, WPS-100USB manual Troubleshooting, Hardware & LAN Problems, If using TCP/IP

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Chapter 8

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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 All the LevelOne Printer Server's LEDs are off.

Solution No. 1 Check the power supply or power connection.

Problem No. 2 LevelOne Printer Server's status light continuously stays lit.

Solution No. 2 Reset LevelOne Printer Server by unplugging the power supply and plugging it back in.

Problem No. 3 LevelOne Printer Server's status light and power light stay on continuously and do not turn off.

Solution No. 3 Reset the LevelOne Printer Server by unplugging the power supply or by pushing the reset push button, if fitted.

Problem No. 4 The LevelOne Printer Server unit can not be found on the LAN, so configuration is not possible.

Solution No. 4 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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Contents User Guide Table of Contents Troubleshooting Appendix a SpecificationsAppendix B Network Server Configuration Introduction FeaturesSafety Instructions Models Package ContentsWPS-0100 LAN LED To generate a Diagnostic print out LED IndicatorsDiagnostic Push Button To restore the factory default settingsPage Procedure LAN InstallationCheck the LEDs LevelOne Printer Server ConfigurationUsing the Windows Wizard ProcedureWireless Configuration Alternatives to the Windows WizardIf the desired LevelOne Printer Server is not listed Quickset Advanced Configuration and ManagementWEP Settings Client PC ConfigurationWireless Settings for client PCs Ad-hoc Mode Infrastructure ModePrinting Methods Which printing method should I use?Checking your Network Protocols Windows Network Configuration Windows Peer-to-peer Print Driver SetupIf your LevelOne Printer Server is not listed Configure Printer PortPort Options ManagementPort BannerRetry Interval Network Neighborhood Windows SMB PrintingPrinting from MS-DOS Programs Windows with Server-based Print QueuesNdps Manager Client Windows using NdpsSoftware Requirements AppleTalk SetupAdvanced Setup and Management Macintosh AppleTalkCommunication Protocol. Enter no for Ascii or YES for Binary AppleTalk SettingsPage Additional Recommendations BiAdmin Management UtilityInstallation RequirementsOperation Main ScreenGroups Status Icons Device ListDevice Information Configuration IconsTCP/IP Configuration AppleTalk ConfigurationMenu Options InitDevice Menu Print Test Configuration MenuDiagnostics menu Control MenuPreparation Web Interface SetupConnecting to the LevelOne Printer Server Configuration ScreensAppleTalk Response Time If ErrorNetBEUI Domain NameLevelOne Printer Server Mode NetWareGeneral Management Stations Snmp Simple Network Management ProtocolConnection Trap ReceiversServer Name Configure ServerPassword Enable ProtocolsWireless Screen WEP Data Privacy ConfigurationAuthentication 128 BitKey Printer Ports Serial Port ConfigurationOther Screens Server StatusSpecial Features IPP Server ConfigurationInternet Printing Protocol IPP IPP Client Configuration Windows 95/98/ME/NT IPP Client Setup Windows 95/98/ME/NTInstalling from the CD-ROM Installing using IPPCLIENT.EXEOpen the Printers folder Start Settings Printers Changing the IPP Port SettingsParallel Port 3 if exists IPP Client Setup WindowsWindows 2000 No printer driver Using IPP PrintersInternet LevelOne Printer Server Internet Mail PrintingSystem Requirements Mail ServerInternet Mail Printing Configuration Installation User Software User SoftwarePort Name Using the new Port Canceling a Print Job Printing through the InternetChecking the Printer Driver Trap Receiving Station Settings Configuring the LevelOne Printer Server for SnmpSnmp Settings Management Station SettingsWireless Configuration Required configurationModels WPS-0100 & WPS-0100USB WEP Settings BiAdmin Wireless Screen WEP Disabled EnabledEncryption Link Info Screen Wireless Link Info ScreenIf using TCP/IP TroubleshootingHardware & LAN Problems Problem No All the LevelOne Printer Servers LEDs are offAppleTalk Macintosh Page Novell NetWare To remove an existing printer port installation Windows Printing ProblemsPage ∙ Then select File Properties Details Problem No WPS-0100 SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Environmental Specifications all ModelsOther Models Parallel Port Pin AssignmentsProtocol Support Feature SupportPreparing for TCP/IP Printing Network Server ConfigurationRegulatory Approvals Windows NT ServerWindows Adding a TCP/IP Remote PrinterConfiguration Methods Bindery or NDS Setup WizardWindows 2000 Server Other Methods Configuration DataBiAdmin Novell Remote Printer ModeCreating an Ndps Manager Object Setup for Ndps NetWareNovell LevelOne Printer Server Mode OverviewAt the Identification page, click the Printer Agent List Creating an Ndps Printer AgentSelect Novell Printer Gateway in the Gateway Type. see above ∙ LPD ∙ FTP Unix Systems