Asante Technologies FR3000 Series Network Print Server, Sharing a Printer With Macintosh OS

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Chapter 10. Network Print Server

The FriendlyNET FR3004LC and FR3002AL Cable/DSL Routers can also func- tion as a network print server for Macintosh, Windows, and UNIX/Linux com- puters.

Note: For UNIX/Linux computers, the standard LPR driver will work with the router. No additional software is required.

10.1 Sharing A Printer With Macintosh OS

The following steps are required to create a desktop printer icon and print using the FR3004LC/FR3002AL Print Server function:

REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements must be met before attempting to utilize the FR3004LC/FR3002AL Print Server function on the Macintosh platform:

MacOS 7.6.x or MacOS 8.1. or later

LaserWriter driver v 8.5.1 or later.

Desktop Printer Spooler 2.1 extension or later.

Desktop Print Monitor 2.1 extension or later.

Desktop Printer Utility 1.0 or later.

Open Transport 1.1 or later.

Post Script Compatible Printer attached to the FR3004LC

Note: These drivers, extensions and utilities are installed during a normal instal- lation of the Macintosh Operating System. If a Custom Installation was per- formed, you may need to go back and Install other modules from your Macintosh CDs to obtain these files.

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Contents FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Before You Start Item No TCP/IP Control Panel Description Your Setting Determine Your TCP/IP SettingsQuick Start Guide Windows 95/98/ME Item No IP Configuration Description Your SettingWindows NT/2000 Configure Your Router Install The HardwareBasic configuration of your Asanté router is now complete Will my printer work with the FR3000 series router? Frequently Asked QuestionsTable of Contents Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Introduction Functions and FeaturesPackage Contents Front Panel Information Hardware InstallationPorts Function Specification Installation OverviewWireless PC Rear Panel InformationDetailed Hardware Installation Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Setting Dhcp for Apple Macintosh Computers Configuring Dhcp for Macintosh ComputersAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Setting Dhcp For Windows Configuring Dhcp for Windows ComputersConfiguring TCP/IP Manually Setting IP Addresses Configuring Your Router Using the Setup Screen Setup ScreenEthernet DSL/PPP overDSL always on Cable @Home-LikeItemDescription Auto Reconnect Dynamic IPDSL/PPP over Ethernet Cable @Home-like DSL always onCable Static IP Cable BigPondStatic IP Address Dial-Up Pptp Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol IsdnAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Router Status Status ScreenCopy from Client Renew/Release IP AddressPeripheral Status View Log Other Status FeaturesAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Security Screen Change Administrator’s Pass- wordSecurity Options Port Access ControlDefault Group Members Access Right CommentsPopular Applications GroupHardware MAC Address Control Go to the Advanced Security screen Advanced Security ScreenAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Advanced Screen Advanced Router SetupUpgrade Firmware Distributed Servers Setup Screen Virtual Servers Dhcp Server SetupAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Configuring the Wireless Connections Wireless ScreenWEP Security Settings Screen Configuring the Wireless Setup OptionsConfiguring the WEP Security Settings WEP Security and Apple Airport Wireless Cards Tips for Better Wireless Reception Sharing a Printer With Macintosh OS Network Print ServerCreating the Desktop Icon Select Change under Internet Printer and click OK Installing Printer Drivers For Windows Configuring Windows NT Systems Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Router Placement Other Security FeaturesSecurity Hooks and Screws PW admin Enter Console ModeIP 192.168.123.254 Enter Windows 95/98/Me Appendix A. Renewing Client IP AddressesWindows NT/2000 Click the Release All button Click the Renew All buttonMacintosh Troubleshooting with the Status LEDs Appendix B. Troubleshooting3,4 Run… Problems Accessing RouterCabling Problems Other Hints about Cabling Appendix C. Glossary Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Schemescheme-specific-part Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router User’s Manual Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router FCC Compliance Statement CE Declaration of Conformity Safety AdvisoryAppendix E Online Registration Asanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Security Log Appendix F System Log InterpretationDhcp Log for Dynamic IP Address Connection on Demand LogUser’s Manual PPPoE Log for PPP over Ethernet Padi sent ServicenameUser’s Manual Pptp Log Error CauseDial-up Log for Dial-Up Network COM2 is in console modePPP Log for DUN, PPPoE and Pptp AuthenticationresultPrint Server Log Configuration LogAsanté FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router User’s Manual Home/Office Solutions Enterprise Solutions