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1-Port MFP USB Wireless Print Server quick installation guide Model 509077
INT-509077-QIG-0508-01
Thank you for purchasing the INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS™ 1-Port MFP USB Wireless Print Server, Model 509077. This quick installation guide presents the rudimentary steps required to set up and operate this device. For more detailed instructions and specifications, refer to the user manual 1) on the CD enclosed with this product; 2) on the Web site listed below; or 3) in some cases, printed and enclosed with this product. Contact your INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS dealer with comments or questions, or visit www.intellinet-network.com for information on the latest software and firmware updates, related products and additional contact information.
safety & compliance statements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from the receiver connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions, and a minimum of 20 cm spacing must be provided between the computer-mounted antenna and a person’s body (excluding hands and feet) during wireless modes of operation. As this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.
FCC R adiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding these limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of March 9, 1999, on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment (R&TTE) and the mutual recognition of their conformity. The R&TTE directive repeals and replaces Directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) as of April 8, 2000.
EU Countries Intended for Use
The ETSI version of this device is intended for home/office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the U.K., and is also authorized for use in EFTA member states Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. (EU countries not intended for use: none.)
hardware installation 1. Connect the 1-Port MFP USB Wireless Print Server to the MFP (multi-function printing) printer you want to share on the network. 2. Connect the MFP server to your network by attaching the network cable to the UTP port of the MFP server. 3. Connect the power adapter to the MFP server. The MFP server will perform the Power-On Self-Test (POST) after it is powered on. During the POST, the Status LED will be blinking. When the Status LED stops blinking (and is no longer lit), the MFP server is ready for use. Note: Only use the power adapter included with the MFP server. Do not use any other adapter. NOTE: To avoid any possible compatibility problem between the 1-Port MFP USB Wireless Print Server and some multi-function or other printers, it is recommended that you power on the MFP server before the printer(s).
software installation The installation program can be run in Windows 2000/SP4 and above, Windows XP/SP1 and above, and Windows Vista. The following procedures and screen images are representative; the procedures are similar for all three platforms. For the installation procedures in Windows 98SE/Me/NT and other operating systems, refer to the user manual. NOTE: Uninstall any/all previous versions of MFP server drivers and utilities. 1. Insert the CD included with the 1-Port MFP USB Wireless Print Server into your CD-ROM drive. The Autorun.exe program should be executed automatically. If not, run Autorun.exe manually from CD-ROM drive’s root directory 2. When the Installation Manager screen displays, click “MFP Server Installation.”
3. When the MFP Server Utilities – InstallShield Wizard screen displays, click “Next.”
4. Click “Next” to install the MFP Server utilities in the default folder, or click “Change” to specify the destination folder where you would like to install them.
5. The system starts installing the MFP Server utilities.
6. With the Configuration screen displayed, choose whether or not to configure the MFP server at this time. (Either way, the configuration steps are presented below.)
7. The MFP Server List will auto search the MFP servers in the network. Select the MFP server you want to set up and click “Next” to continue.
8. Enter the username and password of the MFP server you’ve selected to log in. The defaults are “admin” for the username and “1234” for the password.
9. On the Name the MFP Server screen, fill in the “Alias Name” and “MFP Server Description” fields as desired. NOTE: Your entry in the “MFP Server Description” field can define the location or other details about the MFP server to make it easier to find.
10. On the TCP/IP Settings screen, choose between “Auto IP” (using a DHCP server to establish an IP address) and “Static IP” (to manually assign an IP address). Auto IP: The MFP server will try to determine your network settings automatically. If a DHCP server is present within the network, the MFP server will automatically obtain and configure the network settings assigned by the DHCP server, and the assigned IP address will be shown in the “IP Address” field. (If no DHCP server is present within the network, select “Static IP” and assign the network settings of the MFP server manually.) Click “Save” (or “Next,” depending on the operating system) once you have established the appropriate network settings for the MFP server. Static IP: To manually set the IP address (as when no DHCP server is present within the network), make your entries in the “IP Address” and “Subnet Mask” fields. By default: IP Address = 192.168.2.2; Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0. Note: The MFP server IP address should be in the same network segment as the connected computer. If the network settings are incorrect, a message prompt will remind you after you click “Save/Next.” As an option, you can click “Cancel” to finish the installation and use the Server Manager utility to configure the MFP server later.
11. On the Wireless Network screen, you can connect the wireless MFP server to a wireless access point either automatically or manually. In the example shown, selecting “Scan For Your Local Wireless Network” means the MFP server will automatically scan nearby wireless networks and display a list of those found. Make a selection and click “Next.” Or, you can designate a wireless access point manually (as shown in the example, by selecting “Assign Your Wireless Network Manually”).
12. On the Wireless Security screen, make a selection from the drop-down menu in the “Security Mode” field, making sure the settings match those of your other wireless devices in the network. For details about the security modes and options, refer to the user manual.
13. When you reach the Preview Settings screen, the configurations are complete. Click “Finish” to apply any new settings.
14. When the MFP Server Utilities – InstallShield Wizard screen displays again, click “Finish” to complete the installation. Note: If the Windows XP firewall in your system has been enabled, the MFP server will automatically open ports for the MFP server programs run in your system. It will not cause abnormal behavior or unsafe situations for your system.
15. Click “Yes” if you want to run MFP Manager automatically when Windows starts. (It’s recommended that you enable this setting.) 16. The default wireless setting is “Auto.” The MFP server will detect if it’s connected to a wired LAN network through the attached Ethernet cable. If it is, it will work in the wired network. To enable the wireless setting, emove the Ethernet cable. For more detailed information about wireless settings, refer to Section 4.8 in the user manual.
MFP Server Utilities Once the installation is completed, there will be three utilities and a text file in the MFP server’s Program folder. MFP Manager: Allows you to manage the connection between the MFP and your computer for sharing MFP functions. Server Configuration: Allows you to configure the MFP server’s IP address, network protocols and other advanced features. It also allows you to manage the MFP server. Uninstall: Assists in removing all installed MFP server software programs. About Version: Displays the version of each utility included in the MFP server software programs.
Installing MFP Drivers/Utilities Once the installation is completed, the MFP Manager screen will display. MFP Manager will automatically find any MFP servers and the connected MFPs in the network and present them in the “MFP Server List” field. NOTE: Before you start to install a selection from the MFP server list, check your computer’s MFP installation status: • If you’ve yet to install the MFP drivers/utilities, refer to the next section (Initial Installation of...). • If you’ve already installed the MFP drivers/utilities, skip the next section and go to the subsequent section (Previous Installation of...)
Initial Installation of the MFP Drivers/Utilities Before the installation, read the manual of the multi-function printer. Some MFPs require that you install the drivers/utilities before connecting to your computer; some require that you connect the MFP to your computer during the installation. The image below (from HP’s All-InOne Series manual) is an example of a screen displayed during the installation of an MFP.
To connect a multi-function printer to your computer through the MFP server (just as you’ve directly connected the MFP to your computer using a USB cable), follow the steps below. 10
1. Select the multi-function printer you want to install from the MFP server list and click “Connect.”
2. Windows will detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the MFP drivers. When the system finishes its series of prompts, the drivers are all installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, insert the installation CD of the MFP and go to the main menu to find drivers on the CD. Note: If the MFP you have connected is a composite device, the system will install the driver for a composite device. If/when the warning screen displays, click “Continue Anyway.” When the system finishes its series of prompts, the drivers are all installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, insert the MFP’s installation CD and go to the main menu to find drivers on the CD. 3. Once the MFP installation is complete, you’ll see the MFP has been added to the Printers and Faxes window.
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Previous Installation of MFP Drivers/Utilities To bundle with MFP drivers/utilities already installed on the MFP Server, follow the steps below. 1. Select the multi-function printer you want to install from the MFP server list and click “Connect.”
2. Windows will detect the new hardware and prompt you to install the MFP drivers. When the system finishes its series of prompts, the drivers are all installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, insert the installation CD of the MFP and go to the main menu to find drivers on the CD. Note: If the MFP you have connected is a composite device, the system will install the driver for a composite device. If/when the warning screen displays, click “Continue Anyway.” When the system finishes its series of prompts, the drivers are all installed. If the system can’t find the MFP driver, insert the MFP’s installation CD and go to the main menu to find drivers on the CD. 3. Once the MFP installation is complete, you’ll see that a copy of the MFP has been added to the Printers and Faxes window. NOTE: The new copy of the MFP is bundled to the MFP server. Use the MFP to share print, scan, card reader and fax functions through the network.
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Using the Multi-Function Printer After you’ve followed the Install wizard through to the finish of the MFP installation, the MFP is now connected to your computer and you can start sharing print, scan, card reader or fax functions provided by the MFP.
NOTE: Any time you finish using the MFP, click “Disconnect” to release it; otherwise, others can’t use it. NOTE: It’s recommended that you enable Idle Timeout. The MFP server will auto-release your connection to the MFP after a designated idle time so the MFP won’t be occupied too long and others can use it more frequently. Refer to the user manual for more information.
Share Print The MFP will be added to the “Printers and Faxes” window after it’s installed. Once you’ve connected to the MFP by clicking “Connect” in MFP Manager, the MFP server will auto-create the connection between the MFP and your computer. You can then print documents using the normal procedure. NOTE: If you’ve sent a printing job to the MFP while the it’s being connected to by another user, you may be prompted that the device is not found or the document has failed to print. Resend the printing job when the MFP is idle or isn’t being connected to.
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Share Scan Most MFPs feature a scan utility for pictures or documents. Below are examples of HP 1600 and Windows XP scanning utilities.
Share Card Reader If the MFP supports a card reader function, you can read the files from the plugged-in card reader through the MFP server.
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Fax a File If the MFP supports a fax function, you can fax files from your computer. As an example, the steps and screens below demonstrate faxing through an HP Officejet 5600 Series MFP. 1. After the MFP is installed, the fax device will be added to Printers and Faxes. Click “Connect” in MFP Manager to connect to the MFP so you can fax a file through the MFP server to the fax device. 2. In Microsoft Office (or another similar program), select “Print” from the File menu. 3. On the Print screen, select the fax device and then click “Print.”
4. On the Send Fax screen, configure the file settings and enter the fax number, then click “Send Fax.”
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