Wireless Print Server LPV2-WS11GC Users Manual Using this Manual This section explains the symbols and signs used in this manual. Symbols Caution Items to which you must pay attention when handling the product. Failure to follow this mark may result in personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. Note Supplementary information you should know for handling the product. Reference Refers to a related subject page. Text in bold indicates the names of menu options, buttons, text boxes, check boxes, software, dialog boxes, etc., that you can select to perform operations. A personal computer with the BUFFALO Wireless LAN Card installed is called the Wireless LAN PC. The following terminology is used in this manual to distinguish between an Ethernet 10/100BASE-T LAN and a Wireless LAN. Ethernet LAN: A LAN connected by cables Wireless LAN: A LAN connected by radio signal The preceding terminology is strictly for use in this manual for the sake of convenience and should not be construed as generally accepted terminology outside this context. The personal computer to be used to change the LPV2-WS11GC settings is referred to as the Setting PC. All rights for this manual are owned by BUFFALO. No part of it may be transmitted, reproduced or revised without expressed permission from BUFFALO. The names of other products used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks. Trademark symbols , , are not indicated in this manual. Specifications, designs and other descriptions in this manual are subject to change without notice. This manual has been carefully prepared, however, feel free to contact your nearest sales representative if you have any questions or problems. In addition, please note that BUFFALO. shall not be liable for any expenses incurred due to damage or loss arising from use of the LPV2-WS11GC, even though BUFFALO has been advised of the possibility of such damage. For your safety, be sure to follow the instructions given below. Follow the instructions below to avoid harming yourself, other people and property, and to ensure safe use of the product. For your, others and property safety be sure to read, understand and follow the instructions given below thoroughly before using the product. This manual contains instructions concerning general operation of the computer to which the product is connected in addition to those concerning the product itself. Please take note that our warranty will not cover any failures and problems of the computer, any losses and failures of data, or failures and problems of the product caused by misuse. Signs and symbols used in this manual Warning signs:
WARNING The instructions with this sign indicate prohibited actions. Failure to fol-
low the instructions shown with this sign may result in death or serious injury to the user. CAUTION Failure to follow the instructions shown with this sign may result in injury to the user or property damage. Symbols:
This indicates warnings and cautions.
(Ex. Exercise care to avoid an electric shock.) This indicates prohibiting actions. (Ex. Do not disassemble.) This indicates what must be done. (Ex. Disconnect the plug from the outlet.) WARNING Follow the warning and caution instructions which are issued by the PC and peripheral manufactures. Strongly recommended Prohibit Strongly recommended Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the LPV2-WS11GC. This may result in fire or electric shock. Install this product away from children. Failure to do so may result in injury. LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 3 Do not handle the equipment with wet hands while the power supply cable is connected to the AC socket. This may result in electric shock. If you see smoke or smell strange or hear noise from the device unplug the power. Using the device continuously may result in a short circuit, fire, or electric shock. Con-
sult your dealer immediately. If the product is dropped or subjected to severe shock, unplug the power. Using the device continuously may result in a short circuit, fire, or electric shock. Con-
sult your dealer immediately. If liquid or foreign matter enters the equipment, unplug the power. Using the device continuously may result in a short circuit, fire, or electric shock. Con-
sult your dealer immediately. Do not damage, process, overheat or attempt to repair the power supply cable, as this may result in fire or electric shock. When installing this product, do not crimp the power supply cable. Do not place heavy objects on the power supply cable, or pull the cable. Do not place the power supply cable close to heat sources, or overheat the cable. When removing the power supply cable, be sure to remove it by holding the plug. Do not bend the cable too much. Do not move this product with the power supply cable still connected. If the power supply cable is damaged, replace it. Use this product under supervision and guidance of an adult when a small child uses. Insert the AC adapter into the AC socket firmly. Using this product without the AC adapter firmly inserted may cause a short circuit, overheating, fire or electric shock. Be sure to use the Power Cable (AC adapter) provided. Using other Power cable (including internal connections) and AC adapter may cause fumes or fire due to incompatible voltage or terminal polarity. Prohibit Unplug the power supply Unplug the power supply Unplug the power supply Prohibit Strongly recommended Strongly recommended Strongly recommended 4 LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) Strongly recommended Strongly recommended Strongly recommended Prohibit Prohibit Strongly recommended Strongly recommended CAUTION To prevent damage due to the static electricity touch a metal object such as a door handle or metal window before touching the device. Static electricity may result in damage to the equipment. For usage of the PC and peripheral, refer to the product manual. Remove the dust from all connectors. Dust may result in failure in performance. Do not locate this product in the following locations. Doing so may result in elec-
tric shock or fire, or may adversely affect this product. Locations with strong magnetic fields or static electricity (may result in failure) Locations prone to vibration (may result in injury or damage) Locations that are not level (may result in injury or damage) Locations in direct sunlight (may result in failure or deformation) Locations close to fire, or subject to heating (may result in failure or deformation) Locations with water leakage or current may result in failure or electric shock Locations with excessive dust (may result in failure) Using the device with different voltages, such as overseas, may result in a short circuit, smoke, or fire. Plug into only 120 VAC(US)/100-240VAC(EU) power supply. Be careful not to get your body caught on the cables connected to this product. Doing so may result in personal injury and/or damage this product. Be sure to back up the contents of the hard disk to other media such as floppy disks or MO disks.. We recommend that dual backup before and after updating of original data be created for unrecoverable important data. Data may be damaged or lost in the following cases. When the device is used incorrectly When the device receives static electricity or electrical noise When the device breaks down or is repaired When the power is turned on immediately after the PC is turned off When the device is damaged by natural disasters Please note that MELCO INC. shall not be liable for any expenses incurred due to the damage or loss of hard disk data that may arise in the above cases or in any other case. LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 5 Strongly recommended Be sure to back up the contents of the hard disk before making any changes to your PC environment such as installing software or installing or removing hard-
ware. Even if data is damaged or lost due to misuse or faults, backup data can minimize the extent of such damage. Please note that MELCO INC. shall not be liable for any expenses incurred due to the damage or loss of hard disk data. 6 LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) Preface This section explains the organization of the LPV2-WS11GC manual. Organization of the LPV2-WS11GC Manual The LPV2-WS11GC users manual consists of Introduction, Application and Settings. The contents are:
Easy Setting Guide Introduction is intended for those who are not familiar with local area networks (LANs) and their connections. Operation procedures are described with screen shots. A few possible actions when printing cannot be accomplished are described.. LPV2-WS11GC Users Manual (This Manual) These sections are for those who already has a large-scale LAN or changing the setting in ESS-
ID, wireless channels, server names and port names.
* The LPV2-WS11GC cannot be set up from Macintosh or UNIX OS. It must be set from the Windows OS with* a Wi-Fi certified wireless LAN card. (It is possible to print from Macin-
tosh or UNIX.) LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 7 Overview of the LPV2 This section describes the features and operating environment of the LPV2. Features LPV2 is the wireless print server that allows printing from PCs on wireless LANs. It supports four protocols: NetBEUI, AppleTalk, TCP/IP and NetWare. If the ESS-ID is set for the wireless LAN to be used just install the printer driver for printing. A wireless LAN PC is required for setting the LPV2. The wireless LAN PC or the "setting PC"
must use the Windows OS with a Wi-Fi certified wireless LAN card. (It is not possible to set the LPV2 from a 2Mbps wireless LAN cards.) For printing through a wireless access point, the Wi-Fi certified access point such as MELCOs AirStation should be used. Features of the LPV2 are:
Complies with IEEE802.11b and the baud rate of 11 Mbps over a wireless LAN. Supports a printer port (D-sub 25-pin). The maximum range is 115 m indoor or 550 m outdoor LOS. The range may change depending on the baud rate as below. 11 Mbps:160 m outdoor LOS 50 m indoor (1) LOS 25 m indoor (2) LOS Note: Indoor (1) is defined here as offices with less obstructions and indoor (2) is defined as offices with more obstructions.
* The range is depending on the environment and it may become shorter in the following situations. 1. Inside the reinforced concrete buildings such as apartment house. 2. Near the large metal objects. Supports a multi-channel (11ch) function that reduces network load. Supports 128/40 bit WEP. Refer to the WEP (Encryption) Encryption Recommendations sec-
tion (page 11) for further infomation.
* When using 128-bit WEP, the access point must also be set to 128-bit WEP. (128-bit WEP and 40-bit WEP cannot be used together.) Supports DHCP, BOOTP and RARP. Supports SNMP and MIB2. Provided with LPV Manager 2. 8 LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) Operating Environment Protocols Supported TCP/IP, NetBEUI, AppleTalk (EtherTalk)*
* Supports only PostScript printers (ASCII mode). Operating Systems for the LAN Windows XP/Me/98/95, Windows 2000/NT4.0, MacOS7.6 or later, UNIX
* Note that the LPV2 cannot be set from Mac OS or UNIX. WEP (Encryption): Encryption Recommendations This product transmits data using radio waves, thereby causing the possibility of wireless packets to be accessed by external sources. Therefore, we recommend setting a WEP encryption key for transmission of wireless packets to provide security. This product enables 128-bit WEP and 40-bit WEP encryption. 128-bit WEP (13 ASCII charac-
ters or 26 Hex characters) provides greater security. For communications with wireless LAN products that only support 40-bit WEP (5 ASCII characters or 10 Hex characters), however, the WEP setting of this product must also be set to 40-bit WEP.
* For details of WEP (encryption) setting methods for AirStation, refer to the manual provided with AirStation. Content of this Package This package contains the following items. Should you find any missing items, contact the dealer from which you purchased this product. LPV2 Wireless Print Server: . 1 AC adapter. 1 LPV2 Utility CD (CD-ROM) . 1 Easy Setting Guide . 1
* Be sure to read attached documents included in the package. Parts Nomenclature and their functions This section explains the name and function of each LPV2 component. LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 9 Top View Diagram Side View Diagram 10 LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) WIndows Adhoc Mode Setting Windows Adhoc Mode allows you to print directly through LPV2, not via AirStation. This set-
ting process is basically same amoung any MS-Windows. This capter shows how to setup with Windows98. 1 Start LPV2 Manager Click Wireless Setting and set Ad-
hoc mode. Set Wireless Setting ClickOK If you dont not know about Channel, please open Client Manager Program and refer to Manual Setting window by selecting [File]-[Manual Setting]. If you are using WEP Key, put check mark on the [Use WEP Key] Box and enter WEP Key. Please re-enter WEP Key again at Setup WEP Key again message ClickOK ClickOK ClickOK 2 3 Setup is completed. LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 11 WindowsXP/2000 Adhoc Mode Setting This chapter shows how to set up Adhoc Mode with the WindowsXP/2000. 1 Start LPV2 MANAGER Click "Wireless Setting" and set Ad-
hoc mode. Enter Wireless Setting Click [OK]
Set the channel the same as Wireless LAN card setting to "Channel Box". If you are using a WEP Key, put check mark on the "USE WEP Key" box and enter a WEP Key. Please re-enter WEP Key at the "Re-
enter WEP Key" message Box. ClickOK ClickOK ClickOK 2 3 Setup is completed. 12 LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) Printing from Mac (OS9.x or before) This chapter shows how to setup your Mac (OS9.x or before) to be able to print through LPV2. 1 Select [Apple Menu] [Selector]
2 Select "LaserWriter8"
3 Select "WS-xxxxxx-P1"
4 Click "Setting"
Please always select "LaserWriter8" for printing through LPV2 . Other printer driver will not work with LPV2 correctly.
'xxxxxx" is last 6 digits of LPV2 MAC address. MAC address is 12 digits of numbers and is labeled on the side of back panel. 5 Click [PPD]
6 Select "Printer Description File"
7 Click "Select"
8 Select Printer Description File for your printer.
<If your printer is not listed in the menu box.>
1.Copy the Printer Description File from your printer driver FD or CD to Desktop 2.Click Desktop and Select the Printer Description File in the window. 9 Close Selector You have to re-setup whenever you select a different printer. LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 13 Printing from Mac (OS X) This chapter shows how to setup your Mac (OS X) to be able to print through LPV2.
<< Using AppleTalk>>
10 Select "Applications" - "Utilities" - "Print Center"
11 Click [Add] at "No Available Printer" the message. If you have setup before, you will see the printer list. Please click "Add Printer". 12 Select "AppleTalk" in the list-box. 13 Available printer/server names will be listed. Select "WS-xxxxxx-P1" and click "Add"
Select "WS-xxxxxx-P1"
Click "Add"
'xxxxxx" is last 6 digits of LPV2 MAC address.MAC address is 12 digits of number and is labeled on the side of back panel. 14 If you see the printer server name on the printer list, the setup is completed.
<<Using TCP/IP>>
1 Select "Applications" - "Utilities" - "Print Center"
2 Click [Add] at "No Available Printer" the message. If you have setup before, you will see the printer list. Please click "Add Printer". 3 Select "AppleTalk" in the list-box. 14 LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 4 Enter the following items and click "Add"
Enter LPV2 IP address Put check mark on "Use Server's default que"
Click to chose your printer Click "Add"
5 If you see the printer server name on the printer list, the setup is completed. LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 15 Printing from UNIX base Computer LPV2 is not able to be setup directly from UNIX base Computer. You need to use Windows base computer with Buffalo Wireless Client (WLI-PCM-L11G etc.) to setup the LPV2 to be able to Print from UNIX base Computer. Procedure:
1 Set LPV2. IP Address (In case of Static IP 2 Verify the IP Address setting 3 Edit "/etc/hosts" file 4 Edit "/etc/printcap"
5 Print by using "lpr" command WS-xxxxxx LPV2 default setting:
Server Name:
(xxxxxx is last 6 digit of MAC address. Please Refer to Page 11) Printer Port Name:
IP Address:
WS-xxxxxx-P1 DHCP/BOOTP/RARP - automatically allocated by Server 1 Set LPV2 IP Address EX: Use following command:
Arp -s 192.168.9.123 00:60:1D23:BA:42
(Set LPV2 IP Address to 192.168.0.123) If the LPV2 IP Address is set to [1.1.1.1], it is not able to print through LPV2. Please set IP to other than [1.1.1.1]. 2 Verify the IP address setting EX: USE following command:
Ping 192.168.0.123 3 Edit "/etc/hosts" file Define LPV2 IP Address, Domain Name and LPV2 Server Name on "etc/hosts" file. Add as following:
192.168.0.123 16 LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 4 Edit "/etc/printcap" file Add a line as following:
LPV|LPV Line printer/:lp=:rm=LPV:sd=/usr/spool/LPV:rp=WS-23BA42-P1:
Meaning of the words in description:
lp (Local Printer):
rm (Remote Machine):
It specifies the Local Printer Name. It specifies the LPV Host Name which should be defined in "hosts" file. It specifies the directory where system spools print data. The spool directory must be setup before printing. It specifies the port on which printer is connected. sd (Spool Directory):
rp (Remote Printer):
5 Print by using lpr command. 6 Use lpr command to Print Lpr-PLPV "File Name"
If you need to print without re-boot the computer after all setup, please use following command:
lpc restart LPV LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 17 Changing LPV2 Setting This chapter will explain to you about possible issues, causes, and solutions in using LPV2 Changing Workgroup Setting (For NetBEUI protocol users ONLY) Here, we show the how to change the LPV2 setting with Windows98 as an example. LPV2 Default Setting:
LPV2 Server Name:
Printer Port Name:
*"(xxxxxx" is last 6 digit of MAC address. Please Refer to Page 11) WS-xxxxxx WS-xxxxxx-P1 Changing Workgroup Setting (EX: Workgroup Name: "WORKGROUP" "BUFFALO") 1 Select [Start] [Program] [BUFFALO AIRSTATION] [LPV2 MANAGER]
Windows XP: Select [Start] [All Program] [BUFFALO AIRSTAION] [LPV2 MANAGER]
2 3 Select "LPV Name" in the window. Select [EDIT] [Login]
If the "Password BOX" is showed, please enter the password and click OK. The setting password will be showed as "*". Click "Protocol Setting"
Select "NetBEUI"
"Property"
18 LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 4 5 6 Click [OK]
The setting will be changed. 7 Exit "LPV2 MANAGER"
Click and Change the name
[WORKGROUP]to [BUFFALO]
Click [OK]
Click [OK]
[OK]
LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 19 Changing AppleTalk Setting (Zone) Here, we show how to change the LPV2 setting with Windows98 as a example. LPV2 Default Setting:
LPV2 Server Name:
Printer Port Name:
*"(xxxxxx" is last 6 digit of MAC address. Please Refer to Page 11) EX: Changing "AppleTalkZone" "BUFFALO"
WS-xxxxxx WS-xxxxxx-P1 1 Select [Start] [Program] [BUFFALO AIRSTATION] [LPV2 MANAGER]
Windows XP: Select [Start] [All Program] [BUFFALO AIRSTAION] [LPV2 MANAGER]
2 3 4 Select "LPV Name" in the window. Select [EDIT] [Login]
If the "Password BOX" is showed, please enter the password and click OK. The setting password will be showed as "*". Click "Protocol Setting"
Select "NetBEUI"
"Property"
Click and Change [AppleTalkZone]to
[BUFFALO]
Click [OK]
20 LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 5 6 Click [OK]
The setting will be changed. 7 Exit "LPV2 MANAGER"
Click [OK]
[OK]
LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 21 LPV2 Factory Default Settig Item Default Setting Server Name Password Port Name High Speed Transfer Get IP Address DHCP BOOTP RARP IP Address Sub Set Mask Gateway AppleTalkZone Work Group Max. Number of Connection Max. Number of Session Standard Setup WS-xxxxxx None WS-xxxxxx-P1 Enabled Protocol Setup Automatically Enabled Enabled Enabled 1.1.1.1 255.0.0.0 0.0.0.0
WORKGROUP 32 32 Wireless Setup Adhoc None 11 channels Disabled Communication Mode ESS-ID Wireless Channel WEP
[xxxxxx]: Last 6 digits of MAC Address. Please refer to P11 22 LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) Product Specifications Wireressl Interface LAN Conforming dards Stan-
Transfer Data Method Data Transfer Rate Access Method Frequency Range Mid-Frequency IEEE802.11b (Wireless LAN Standard Proto-
col) RCR STD-33ARIB STD-T66(Low-Powor Data communication System Standards) DS-SS Simplex (Half Duplex) 1 , 2 , 5.5 , 11Mbps Auto Sense Infrastracture Mode / Adhock Mode 2412 2484MHz No confrict with Cell-Phone, Codeless phone, Television, and Radio C o m m u n i c a t i o n s Distance
(Depend-
ing on ambient con-
ditions) 36pin Standard Printer Interfacet 3.5W (Max) / 0.7A (Max) 25m Indors, 50m outdors at 11 Mbps 35m Indors, 70m outdors at 5.5 Mbps 40m Indors, 90m outdors at 2 Mbps 50m Indors, 115m outdors at 1Mbps 0 to 40 / 0% to 80% (noncondensing) 70g (without AC Adoptor) 62(W) 98(H) 25(D)mm Printer Interface Power / Current Con-
sumption Operating Tempra-
ture / Humidity Weight Dimensions LPV-WL11G Users Manual (Introduction) 23 Printer Interface Specification DB25 Pin Printer Port Pin Num. Name of Singnal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 nStrobe Data1 Data2 Data3 Data4 Data5 Data6 Data7 Data8 nAck Busy Paper Empty Select nAutoFd Not defined Logic Gnd Chassis Gnd Phipheral Logic High Pin Num. Name of Singnal 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Signal Ground(nStrobe) Signal Ground(Data1) Signal Ground(Data2) Signal Ground(Data3) Signal Ground(Data4) Signal Ground(Data5) Signal Ground(Data6) Signal Ground(Data7) Signal Ground(Data8) Signal Ground(Paper Empty Select , nAck) Signal Ground(Busy , nFault) Signal Ground(nAutoFd , nSelect , nInit) nInit nFault Not defined Not defined Not defined nSelect In
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