D-Link VDI-604 manual Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP

Page 61

Networking Basics

Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP

After you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all the computers in your network (please see the Network Setup Wizard section at the beginning of Networking Basics,) you can use the Add Printer Wizard to add or share a printer on your network.

Whether you want to add a local printer (a printer connected directly to one computer,) share an LPR printer (a printer connected to a print server) or share a network printer (a printer connected to your network through a Gateway/Router,) use the Add Printer Wizard, you can find the directions below:

First, make sure that you have run the Network Setup Wizard on all of the computers on your network.

We will show you 3 ways to use the Add Printer Wizard

1.Adding a local printer

2.Sharing an network printer

3.Sharing an LPR printer

Adding a local printer

(A printer connected directly to a computer)

A printer that is not shared on the network and is connected directly to one computer is called a local printer. If you do not need to share your printer on a network, follow these directions to add the printer to one computer.

-61-

Image 61

Contents Link Express EtherNetworkTM VDI-604 Contents Content Filtering Features and BenefitsIntroduction Filter SchedulingNetwork Address Translation Introduction to Broadband Router Technology Technology IntroductionIntroduction to Firewalls Introduction to Local Area Networking Package Contents Hardware Description Power WAN LANReset Power ResetNetwork Settings Installation LocationGetting Started Start-up and Log Configuring the VDI-604For example http//192.168.0.1 Setup Wizard Using the Configuration MenuHome WAN Dynamic IP Address Home WAN Static IP Address Home WAN Pppoe Page Home LAN Home Dhcp Advanced Virtual Server Public Port Name Web ServerSchedule From 0100AM to 0100AM, Sat to Sun Name FTP ServerAdvanced Applications Page IP Filters Advanced Filters IP FiltersAdvanced Filters MAC Filters Advanced Filters URL Blocking Advanced Filters Domain Blocking Advanced Filters Firewall Advanced DMZ Admin Tools AdminRemote Management Page Time Tools TimeTools System System SettingsMiscellaneous Items Tools MiscPing Test Restart DeviceVPN Pass-Through Tools VCT Status Device Information WAN Status LOG Log SettingsLog Traffic Statistics Status StatsChoose the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP automatically TroubleshootingWinipcfg for Windows 95/98 Confirm Your PC’S IP ConfigurationIpconfig for Windows 2000/NT/XP Network Connections Control PanelClick Properties Input your DNS server addresses Networking Basics Using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XPNetworking Basics Enter a Computer description and a Computer name optional Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Right-click on My Computer Select Properties and click Windows XPComputer Name Tab System Properties window Name Select Workgroup and enter the name of the Workgroup Checking the IP Address in Windows XP/2000 Type CommandWindows 98/ME users winipcfg at the prompt. Address Double-click on Control Panel Assigning a Static IP AddressAssigning a Static IP Address Highlight Internet Adding and Sharing Printers in Windows XP Printers and Faxes Click on Add a printer Correct port for your printer Select Use the following portAdding a local printer Adding a local printer Go to Start Printers and Faxes Printer and Faxes Sharing a network printerPrinter Add a PrinterSelect Browse for a printer Printers and Faxes Network Setup Wizard on all the network computersYou have completed adding the printer Local printer… Sharing an LPR printerEnter the Printer IP Address and the Port Name, as shown Select Create a new portIP Address Click SettingsClick Have Disk Click Finish to complete the addition of the printer Networking Basics Sharing an LPR printerOther Tasks Media Access Control Technical SpecificationsVPN Pass Through / Multi-Sessions Device ManagementWeight DimensionsWarranty Page Page Page Page Rev