Epson 80211b User's Guide

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6Where To Get InformationUse this booklet to set up and configure your EPSON printer and EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server. Please follow these g

7Setting Up Your Print ServerThis chapter describes how to unpack and set up your print server. You can locate the printer and print server anywhere i

8Unpacking the Print ServerTake everything out of the box and make sure you have the items shown below. You will also need a parallel cable to connect

9Connecting the Print ServerAfter you have verified that the printer is working correctly, you’re ready to connect the print server. 1. Press the P po

105. Connect the power supply to the print server.6. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Both the green and yellow lights come on for a mom

11Configuring Wireless Printing for WindowsThis chapter explains how to install the software and set up the EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server for

12Preparing to InstallConfiguring the print server is the process of setting it up to work with your network. This process begins immediately after yo

13Checking Your Network Before you begin the installation process, do the following: Follow the instructions starting on page 9 to set up the print s

14Installing the EpsonNet Wireless UtilitiesBefore you install the utilities, make sure you check your network settings, as described on page 13.1. In

154. Click Next. You see the license agreement.5. Read the license agreement, and click Yes.6. Follow the instructions on the screen and click Next. Y

Copyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any

16Configuring the Print ServerAfter the software is installed, you’re ready to establish a connection to the print server and configure it for your wi

17You see the following:If you see the message Wireless Communication Failed, click OK, then click CONFIGURE again. If you continue to see this messag

18For descriptions of all the settings on the Wireless Server Configuration screen, see Appendix A.5. For Boot Method, select STATIC.6. Do one of the

198. Make any other changes you want and click OK. For example, you might want to change the Server Name to something that is easy to remember, or ent

20You see the EpsonNet Installation Program again:3. Do one of the following: If you’re running Windows Me, 98, or 95, double-click Install EpsonNet

21Setting Up Additional ComputersAfter you configure the print server, you need to set up a network port on all the computers that will print over the

22Setting Up a Network Port on Windows XP or 2000The process of setting up a network port is similar on Windows XP and Windows 2000. Although this sec

235. Click Next. You see a window like the following:6. In the Printer Name or IP Address box, enter the print server’s name or IP address and click N

24Setting Up a Network Port on Windows Me, 98, or 95 Before you begin, run WP-Admin and note the IP address of your print server. Make sure the printe

254. Right-click your printer icon, and then click Properties. You see the Properties window. Click the Details tab to display a window like the follo

iiiContentsINTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Wireless Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26You see the Browse for Printer window:. 7. Click the + next to Entire Network, then click the + next to Epson_lpr and select your printer. (Make sur

27Setting Up a Network Port on Windows NT 4.0Make sure you have Microsoft TCP/IP Printing installed on the computer before you begin. Run WP-Admin and

286. Click Close to close the Printer Ports window.7. Click OK to close the Properties window.8. Right-click your printer icon in the Printers window

29Configuring Wireless Printing for MacintoshThis chapter explains how to install the software and set up the EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server f

30Preparing to InstallConfiguring the print server is the process of setting it up to work with your network. This process begins immediately after yo

31If Your Macintosh Has an AirPort Wireless Adapter Make sure AirPort is enabled in the AppleTalk Control Panel. If your Macintosh and AirPort Base St

32If Your Macintosh Has a Non-AirPort Wireless Adapter Make sure your Macintosh computer’s wireless mode is set correctly. Set it to Infrastructure i

33Installing the EpsonNet Wireless Print Server1. Insert the printer CD-ROM in your drive.2. Double-click the Utility Installer icon.You may see a me

34Configuring the Print ServerAfter the software is installed, you’re ready to establish a connection to the print server and configure it for your wi

35If you see the message Wireless Communication Failed, click OK, then click CONFIGURE again. If you continue to see this message, move the print serv

ivCONFIGURING WIRELESS PRINTING FOR MACINTOSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Preparing to Install . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36This password does not affect access to your AirPort network. To enable password protection on your network, see page 44.6. Make any other changes y

37Setting Up Additional Macintosh ComputersOnce the print server is configured on your wireless network, you can install the driver and select the pri

38If Your Macintosh Has a Non-AirPort Wireless Adapter Make sure your Macintosh computer’s wireless mode is set correctly. Set it to Infrastructure i

39Solving Wireless Printing ProblemsThis chapter gives you information on solving problems with print server setup and wireless printing. If you need

40Problems and SolutionsHere are some troubleshooting tips if you are having trouble setting up your print server or printing over your wireless netwo

41 Hold down the test button on the back of the print server for at least five seconds to reset the print server to its factory defaults. The print s

42 If you’ve set the Boot Method in WP-Admin to AUTO or DHCP and unplugged the print server, DHCP may have assigned another IP address to the print s

43 Make sure you’re connecting to the correct print server. Check the MAC address on the back of the print server against the MAC address that appear

44You want to use a password on your AirPort network.Because AirPort uses passwords that do not follow the standard for WEP encryption, you need to ch

456. To use the printer in computer-to-computer mode, do the following: Create a computer-to-computer network. When prompted, enter as your passwor

1IntroductionThe EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server lets you print from any computer in your existing network without additional wiring. Even with

46Uninstalling the SoftwareYou may need to uninstall and then reinstall the software for your printer. For example, this might be necessary if you upg

47Where To Get HelpIf you need help with your print server, see the contact information below. EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day thro

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49Appendix A: Configuration SettingsThe Wireless Server Configuration screen includes both fields that display information and fields that allow you t

50Firmware RevisionIndicates the version of the software embedded in the print server. This field cannot be changed.IP AddressAddress used to identify

51Subnet MaskSet the subnet mask of your print server to the correct setting for your network. This setting will be 255.255.255.0 for most networks in

52Data RateIndicates the throughput speed in Mbps of the wireless Ethernet connection (1, 2, 5.5, or 11). The print server will automatically negotiat

53WEP KeyDisables or enables WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), which provides a level of security for your network. To communicate, all nodes on your ne

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55Appendix B: Specifications and NoticesPrint Server SpecificationsPrinter ConnectionParallel (IEEE-1284)Serial (9 pin; factory diagnostics only)Opera

2Wireless NetworkingThe EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server is designed for use in a small office, home, or school network. On a wired network like

56Sensitivity (typ, AWGN, 8E-2 PER): –91 dBm at 1 Mbps –88 dBm at 2 Mbps–87 dBm at 5.5 Mbps–84dBm at 11 MbpsProtocols TCP/IP (lpd or raw TCP port) I

57Epson America, Inc. Limited WarrantyWhat Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson”) warrants to the first retail purchaser that the print server (the

58products, or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced, you will be held responsibl

59FCC Compliance StatementFor United States UsersThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, purs

60Declaration of ConformityAccording to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used

61IndexNumerics128 Bit/ 64 Bit WEP Key setting, 53802.11b Ad Hoc mode, 21, 32, 38, 52AAccess pointproblems connecting, 40 to 42signal strength, 13, 32

62FFirmware downloads, 56Firmware Revision setting, 50GGateway setting, 51HHelp, EPSON, 47IInfrastructure modedefinition, 3, 52using in Windows, 13, 2

63specifications, 55 to 56status lights, 10, 40test button, 10, 39Printerconnecting to print server, 9 to 10lights, 8, 39location, 7, 41, 43maintenanc

64Wireless Mode setting, 52Workgroup setting, 50WP-Adminconfiguration settings, 49 to 53configuring, 17 to 19, 34 to 36connecting with print server, 1

3The illustration below shows a wireless network that uses an access point.If you don’t have an access point, you can still print from any desktop com

4Windows System RequirementsFor printing with the EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server, make sure each computer meets the following requirements: A

5Macintosh System RequirementsFor printing with the EpsonNet 802.11b Wireless Print Server, make sure each Macintosh meets the following requirements: