TROY Group EtherWind 802.11b Manual de usuario
User’s Guide
802.11b Print Server
Part Number 40148-100
Revision 1.0
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Contents
Introduction
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Network Operting Systems Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Network Protocols Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1 Installing the EtherWind Print Server Hardware
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Unpacking the Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
EtherWind Connectors, Switches, and LED’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Connecting the Serial EtherWind to an RS-232 Serial Device . . . . . . . .1-3
Connecting to a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Verifying Successful Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
Verifying the Connection to the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
2 Configuring the EtherWind 802.11b and IP Settings . . . . .2-1
3 Management Methods
WP-Admin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
XAdmin32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
WebXAdmin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
EtherWind Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
4 Microsoft Windows Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
5 AppleTalk Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
6 Novell NetWare Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
7 UNIX Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
8 DEC LAT Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1
9 Banyan VINES Network Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1
10 PrintraNet Internet Remote Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1
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11 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1
Loading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
Uninstalling the EtherWind Wireless Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4
12 Where to Get Help
Worldwide Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Contacting TROY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Returning Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2
13 Notices
FCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-1
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-2
Introduction
The EtherWind 802.11b Wireless Print Server lets you communicate with printers
from anywhere on an 802.11b wireless network. You can use the print server in
ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) or infrastructure (access point) wireless mode, as shown
below.
The print server operates at speeds of up to 11 Mbps on any IEEE 802.11b wire-
less compatible network. Your printer can be simultaneously connected to your
PC or Macintosh via the USB port.
Follow the instructions in this manual to install the print server for your printer.
For more information and software downloads, check the TROY web site
(www.troygroup.com).
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Ad-Hoc Mode
(Peer-to-Peer)
Infrastructure Mode
(With Access Point)
Laptop computer with
802.11b capabilities
Laptop computer with
802.11b capabilities
EtherWind
EtherWind
802.11b
Access Point
Local Area Network
(or Cable/DSL connection)
Printer
Printer
System Requirements
To use the EtherWind for printing from a wireless network, you need an 802.11b
wireless network. The wireless network will consist of either of the following:
◗An 802.11b wireless enabled PC or Macintosh printing straight to the printer
(Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer Mode).
◗An 802.11b wireless Access point allowing wireless and wired Ethernet enabled
computers to print to the EtherWind.
To configure and print to the EtherWind, you need the following:
◗The MAC address from the label of the EtherWind (for example:
004017023F96).
◗The following information from your wireless network administrator:
• Wireless Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc)
• The SSID (service set identifier) for your wireless network.
• The Radio Frequency Channel of the wireless network.
• If you are using TCP/IP (recommended for Windows Networks) and are
not connected to a DHCP server (for obtaining an IP Address automati-
cally), you will need a unique IP Address for the EtherWind wireless print
server (for example: 192.168.1.14). If the EtherWind is not on the same
IP subnet as the computers you are printing from, you will also need a
subnet mask and a router (default gateway) address.
Operating Systems Supported
◗Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4, 2000, XP
◗MacOS 7.xx, 8.xx, 9.xx, MacOS X
Network Protocols Supported
◗TCP/IP
• LPD/LPR
• Raw TCP/IP (port 9100)
• NetBIOS over IP (with SMB)
• Multiple configurable TCP port numbers
◗TELNET
◗WINS
◗DHCP
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◗AppleTalk
• Apple Printer Utility compatibility
• Binary AppleTalk support
• AppleTalk spoofing
◗IPX/SPX
• NetWare RPrinter Bindery mode
• NetWare PServer Bindery mode
• NetWare NPrinter NDS mode with NDPS support
• NetWare PServer NDS mode
• Ethernet II, 802.3, 802.2, 802.2 SNAP Frame types
• Compatible with PCONSOLE, NWADMIN, PRINTCON, and other
Novell utilities
◗NetBEUI
◗DEC LAT (-N models only)
◗Banyan VINES (-N models only)
◗PrintraNet Internet Printing
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Installing the
EtherWind Print
Server Hardware
Before You Begin
Before you install the EtherWind wireless print server, make sure that your printer
or other device and your computer already function properly via a parallel, serial
or USB printer cable. Refer to your printer’s documentation for instructions on
using and maintaining your printer.
In addition, make sure that you have properly installed the 802.11b wireless
equipment and software you are using to communicate to the EtherWind as
described in the documentation that came with that equipment.
Unpacking the Print Server
Your package should contain the following items:
◗EtherWind Wireless Print Server
◗EtherWind Wireless Print Server desktop mounting base
◗EtherWind Wireless Print Server User’s Guide (This Book)
◗IEEE 1284 Parallel Cable – 25 Pin Male to 36 Pin Male
◗Power Supply (some international models also include a separate power cable)
◗Installation CD-ROM
If anything is missing from the box, please contact TROY.
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EtherWind Connectors, Switches, and LEDs
Test Switch. Press down this switch for less than 5 seconds to print a test page on
the printer. The test page will show the current wireless and network settings of
the EtherWind wireless print server. Press it down for more than 5 seconds to
reset the EtherWind to its factory default parameters. If you hold the test switch
down upon powering up, the print server will power up in Ad-Hoc mode on RF
Channel 11 with the SSID of printer.
Power Connector. Plug the power supply into this connector.
LED status indicators. The green light comes on when the unit is powered on,
then goes out. The yellow light will come on solid when a wireless network link is
established. The green light blinks during wireless network activity.
Parallel Port (DB25). This port is used for connecting to a parallel printer.
Serial Port (DB9). This port is used for connecting a serial printer or other serial
device. Can also be used to access the command line console of the EtherWind for
configuration and diagnostics.
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Test Switch
Serial Port (DB9)
Parallel Port (DB25)
Power Connector
LED Status
Indicators
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