Netgear PS110 - Print Server - Parallel Quick Installation Manual

MODEL

PS 104

MODEL

PS 110

Print Server

Quick Installation Guide

Start Here

Instructions in this guide are for:

• Users of Microsoft

®

Windows 95

®

, Windows 98

®

, or Windows NT

®

• Users who have a network card installed with the NetBEUI protocol

All other users must refer to the

Model PS104/PS110 Print Server Resource

CD for complete hardware and software installation instructions.

If you have not yet installed network cards in your PCs, you can use the FA310 network card, a

NETGEAR

™

product. Additionally, if you want to set up a network, you can use the Model

FB104 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Network Starter Kit or the Model SB104 10 Mbps Starter Kit, also

NETGEAR products.

Features

The Model PS104 or Model PS110 print server has these features:

• Support for NetBEUI, TCP/IP, and IPX/SPX protocols and Windows 95, Windows 98,

Windows NT, Novell NetWare, and UNIX operating systems

• Auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps port for 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T Ethernet connections on the

Model PS110 Print Server; 10 Mbps support on the Model PS104 Print Server

• FirstGear

™

, a software program developed by NETGEAR, which provides Windows 95,

Windows 98, and Windows NT users operating on a Microsoft network easy configuration of the print server

• Compact size that allows the print server to be used where space is limited and to be mounted with Velcro on the side of a printer

• Built-in 4-port hub functionality (Model PS104 Print Server only)

• Flash EPROM upgradability

• Extensive LED indicators for at-a-glance status

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Package Contents

Verify that your package contains the following:

• Model PS104 or Model PS110 print server

• Power adapter

•

Model PS104/PS110 Print Server Resource

• This installation guide

CD

• FirstGear Administration Program (1 disk)

• Warranty & Owner Registration Card

Note:

If the supplied power adapter does not meet your country requirements, make sure you use the appropriate power adapter as required by your national electrical codes and ordinances.

Customer Support

Call your reseller or NETGEAR Customer Support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts.

Keep the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them to repack the print server if you need to return it for repair.

To qualify for product updates and product warranty registration, complete the Warranty & Owner

Registration Card within 30 days of purchase and return it to NETGEAR, Inc.

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PRINTER

LEDs

NETWORK

LEDs

10/100 Mbps

Print Server

MODEL

PS104

PWR

Link/Act Alert

PRINTER

1 2 3

On=Link; Blinking=Rx

NETWORK

4

Col

PWR LED

Front Panel of the Model PS104 Print Server

PRINTER 1

LEDs

PRINTER 2

LEDs

NETWORK

LEDs

10/100 Mbps

Print Server

MODEL

PS110

PWR

Link/Act Alert

PRINTER 1

Link/Act Alert

PRINTER 2

Link 100M Rx

NETWORK

Tx Col

PWR LED

Front Panel of the Model PS110 Print Server

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LEDs

The following table describes the activity of the 8 LEDs on the front panel of the Model PS104

Print Server and the 10 LEDs on the Model PS110 Print Server.

Label Color Activity Description

PWR (power) Green On

PRINTER,

PRINTER 1, or

PRINTER 2

Link/Act

Alert

Power is supplied to the print server.

Green On A printer is connected to the port.

Off There is no printer connected to the port.

Blinking Data transmission is occurring on the port.

Amber On

Off

The connected printer is offline, is out of paper, or has a paper jam.

The connection between the printer and print server is good.

NETWORK

(On the

Model PS104)

Link/Rx Green Off

On

There is no link between the port and the network.

The 10 Mbps half-duplex link between the print server and the network is good.

Blinking Incoming data is on the port.

Amber Blinking Data collision is occurring on the network. Note that occasional collisions are normal.

Col

(collision)

NETWORK

(On the

Model PS110)

Link

100M

Tx

Rx

Col

(collision)

Green

Green

On

On

Off

The link between the port and the network is good.

The link between the port and the network is a 100 Mbps halfduplex connection.

The link between the port and the network is a half-duplex 10

Mbps connection.

Green Blinking The print server is sending data out of the port.

Green Blinking The print server is receiving data on the port.

Amber Blinking Data collision is occurring on the network. Note that occasional collisions are normal.

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Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Model PS104 Print Server has one parallel PRINTER port, and the Model

PS110 Print Server has two parallel ports for printers (PRINTER 1 and PRINTER 2). The ports on both print servers accept either printers or another parallel device such as a plotter. Because the

Model PS110 Print Server has two PRINTER ports, two parallel devices can be connected and can operate simultaneously.

The Model PS104 Print Server has four 10BASE-T network ports, and the Model PS110 Print

Server has one 10/100BASE-T network port. The Model PS104 Print Server has a Normal/Uplink push button switch to set port 1.

Both models have a power adapter receptacle that accepts a 12 V DC power adapter.

PRINTER

(parallel) port

NETWORK ports

(10BASE-T connectors)

Normal/Uplink push button

PRINTER

4 3

NETWORK

2 1

Normal/Uplink

12VDC 1.2A

Rear Panel of the Model PS104 Print Server

Power adapter receptacle

PRINTER 2

(parallel) port

PRINTER 1

(parallel) port

NETWORK port

(10/100BASE-T connector)

NETWORK

12VDC 1.2A

PRINTER 2 PRINTER 1

Power adapter receptacle

Rear Panel of the Model PS110 Print Server

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Normal/Uplink Push Button (Model PS104 Only)

The Normal/Uplink push button on the Model PS104 Print Server allows you to select Normal

(MDI-X) or Uplink (MDI) wiring for NETWORK port 1, eliminating the need to use a crossover cable. Ports 2 through 4 on the Model PS104 Print Server are permanently configured for Normal wiring; the one network port on the Model PS110 Print Server is permanently configured for

Uplink wiring.

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Typical Applications

This section illustrates some examples of network configurations incorporating the Model PS104 or Model PS110 print server.

Key

10 Mbps

100 Mbps

Model PS104 Print Server

PRINTER

1 2

NETWORK

3 4

Normal/Uplink

12VDC 1.2A

Limited to 3 m in length

Model PS104 Print Server

PRINTER

1 2

NETWORK

3 4

Normal/Uplink

12VDC 1.2A

Limited to 3 m in length

NETGEAR Model

RT328 router

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Key

10 Mbps

100 Mbps

Limited to 3 m in length

Model PS104 Print Server

PRINTER

1 2

NETWORK

3 4

Normal/Uplink

12VDC 1.2A

NETGEAR Model

EN108 hub

Pwr

Col

10 BASE-T HUB

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Model PS110 Print Server

PRINTER 2

NETWORK

12VDC 1.2A

PRINTER 1

Limited to 3 m in length

NETGEAR Model

DS108 hub

Auto 10/100 Mbps

DUAL SPEED

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1

Install the Print Server

The print server can be placed on a desktop or any flat surface. To save work space, the print server can also be mounted with Velcro strips on the side of a printer.

2

Connect the Printer Cables

Connect a cable (not provided) from the printer to the parallel PRINTER port on the print server.

If you are connecting one printer to the Model PS110 Print Server, you can use either of the ports.

3

Connect the Network Cables

The Model PS104 Print Server has four 10BASE-T network ports; the Model PS110 Print Server has one 10/100BASE-T network port.

Use the following table for setting the push button switch and for selecting either a crossover or straight-through cable when connecting the print server to other devices.

Connecting

Network Port

Model PS104 Print Server

Port 1 set to Uplink

Port 1 set to Normal

Port 2 through 4

Model PS110 Print Server

Connecting

Device

Hub or switch

PC or router

PC

Hub or switch

PC

Cable Used

Straight-through cable

Straight-through cable

Straight-through cable

Straight-through cable

Crossover cable

Note:

Ethernet specifications limit the twisted pair cable (called a twisted pair segment) extended from a network port to 100 meters in length.

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4

Verify Power

Connect the power adapter first to the power receptacle on the rear panel of the print server and then to the power outlet on the wall. When power has been applied to the print server:

• The green Pwr (power) LED on the front panel is on.

• On the Model PS104 Print Server, the green Link/Rx LED on each connected network port is on.

• On the Model PS110 Print Server, the Link LED on the connected network port is on.

• The green Link/Act LED on the connected PRINTER, PRINTER 1, or PRINTER 2 port is on.

If there are any problems, refer to “Troubleshooting Information.”

Make sure the network interface cards installed in the workstations are in working condition and the software driver has been installed on the cards.

If required, verify the integrity of the print server by resetting it. Turn power to the print server off and then back on. If the problem continues and you have completed all the preceding diagnoses, contact NETGEAR Customer Support. For the telephone number of the representative in your area, see “Customer Support” on the back cover of this installation guide.

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5

Install and Configure

If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT, this section provides you with information on how to:

• Install FirstGear on the network administrator’s PC

• Configure your print server from the network administrator’s PC

• Set up each Windows PC so that it can recognize the print server

Before proceeding with these instructions, make sure you have assigned a name to your workgroup.

Install the FirstGear Administration Program

FirstGear, a software program used with NETGEAR products for quick and easy installation, is provided on one disk included in your package contents.

To install FirstGear on your PC:

1.

Insert the FirstGear Installation Disk in Drive A.

2.

Double-click on Drive A.

3.

Double-click on “Setup” to start the installation process and open the “Welcome” window.

There is more than one Setup file on the disk. Make sure you select the application file (if viewing with icons, it looks like a PC).

4.

Click on “Next” to open the “Choose Destination Location” window.

5.

Click on “Next” to install the FirstGear Administration Program in the Program Files folder.

6.

Click on “Next” to title the program folder “FirstGear”

(the default name).

Verify that the information on the screen is correct.

7.

Click on “Next” when the “Start Copying Files” window opens.

8.

Click on “Yes” when the “Setup Complete” window opens if you want to read the

ReadMe file, and then click on “Finish.”

The FirstGear Administration Program is installed on your network administrator’s PC.

Configure Your Print Server

Before configuring your print server, make sure that the network card in the administrator’s PC is connected to the powered-on print server. Also make sure that the network card is configured to use the NetBEUI protocol.

To configure your print server, access the FirstGear Administration Program by following the steps outlined in this section.

1.

Click on “Start” on the desktop, select “Programs,” select “FirstGear,” and then select

“Print Server Administration” to execute the FirstGear Print Server Administration

Program and to open the “Print Server Administration Program” window.

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2.

Click on the icon of the print server that you want to configure, and then click on “Quick” to open the “Print Server Quick Setup” window.

3.

Type the name in the “Device Name” entry field (must be one string of characters: for example,

MY_SERVER), if you want to change the factory default name of your print server. Type in the name of your network in the “Workgroup” entry field (not case-sensitive), and then click on

“Finish” to return to the “Print Server Administration Program” window.

4.

Click on “Exit” to close the “Print Server Administration Program” window.

The print server is now configured to operate on your network.

You can verify that the print server has been properly configured by double-clicking on “Network

Neighborhood” and making sure that your print server is listed there and is under the assigned workgroup.

Note:

To browse the network, make sure that any PC you are browsing from has been set up as a browse master. To set up browse master, Click on “Network

Neighborhood” in the Control Panel, click with the right mouse button to select

“Properties,” click on “File and printer sharing....” in the Network window, click on

“Properties,” and then click on “Browse Master” and “Enable.” In a large network

(with more than 10 PCs), enabling every PC as a browse master increases network traffic.

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Set Up Each PC to Recognize the Print Server

You must set up every PC that will print to the print server. Before proceeding, verify that:

• The print server has been properly configured.

• The print server is still powered on.

• All printers are connected to the print server and are online.

• The network card in each PC is operational and using the NetBEUI protocol as outlined in your network card and/or Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT documentation.

• Client for Microsoft Networks is installed on each PC as outlined in your network card and/ or Windows documentation.

To set up each PC:

1.

Click on “Start” on the Windows Startup menu, select “Settings,” select “Printers,” and then double-click on the “Add Printer” icon to open the “Add Printer Wizard” window.

2.

Click on “Next.”

3.

Click on “Network printer,” and then click on “Next.”

4.

Click on “Browse,” scroll through the Network Neighborhood list to find the print server icon, and then double-click on the print server icon.

Make sure the PC you are browsing from has been set up as a browse master (as outlined in the Note on page 3 in this section).

5.

Click on “P1” to select the first parallel printer port, and then click on “OK.”

6.

Click on “Next.”

7.

Select and click on the manufacturer and model name of the printer attached to the parallel port, and then click on “Next” to open the “Add Printer Wizard” window.

If your printer is not listed, click on “Have Disk” and insert the driver disk that you received from the printer manufacturer. Install the driver, proceeding as instructed until the “Add

Printer Wizard” window opens.

8.

Type a name for the printer (if you want to have a unique name), and then click on

“Next”

9.

Click on “Yes” to the question that asks if you want to print a test page, and then click on “Finish.”

If the test page prints correctly, you are now ready to use the printer attached to your print server.

If you are using the Model PS110 Print Server and want to add the second printer or another device connected to the second parallel port, follow steps 1 through 9 again, clicking on “P2” in step 5. Be sure to choose a different name for the second device when following step 8.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

When using the

FirstGear

Administration Program to browse the network from the network administrator’s PC, the print server cannot be seen.

The print server cannot be browsed through the

Network Neighborhood on the Windows desktop of the networked PCs (not the network administrators

PC).

When printing using some software applications (for example, PowerPoint), it takes an extremely long time and the printout is incorrect.

Solution

Because either a hardware or software problem could prevent you from seeing the print server from the managing station, make sure that:

• There is a proper link established between the print server and the hub or workstation. If the LINK LED is on, the link is good.

• You use proper cables. With 10BASE-T connections,

Category 3, 4, or 5 cables can be used. With 100BASE-TX connections, only Category 5 cables can be used.

• The NetBEUI protocol is installed in the network administrator’s PC. By default, the FirstGear Administration

Program uses the NetBEUI protocol to search for print servers connected on the same network as the network administrators PC. Click on the “Protocol” button on the main screen to make sure that NetBEUI is selected.

The print server supports Microsoft networking under the

NetBEUI protocol.

Make sure that:

• The NetBEUI protocol is installed in the networked PC.

• The print server has been assigned a workgroup name (by using the NETGEAR Administration Program on the network administrators PC).

• You have set up the browsing PC (as outlined in the Note on page 3) as a browse master.

To make sure that the correct protocol and a workgroup name are assigned:

• Double-click on “My Computer,” double-click on “Control

Panel,” and then double-click on “Network” to display the protocol installed. To install a protocol, refer to your Windows documentation.

• Execute the FirstGear Administration Program on the network administrator’s PC to provide the print server with a workgroup name as described in “Configure Your Print

Server.” Make sure that the print server and PCs are in the same workgroup.

The printer is configured to start printing after the first page is spooled. To change this setting:

• Double-click on “My Computer,” double-click on “Control

Panel,” double-click on “Printers,” and click on your printer.

With your printer highlighted, click the right mouse button and click on “Properties.” Click on the “Details” tab and then click on “Spool Settings.” When the “Details” window opens, choose “Start printing after last page is spooled” and click on “OK.”

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Technical Specifications

General Specifications

Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility

IEEE 802.3u, 100BASE-TX, Fast Ethernet

IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T CSMA/CD

Interface

Model PS104 Print Server

Model PS110 Print Server

Four 100BASE-T network ports (RJ-45)

One 10/100BASE-T network port

(RJ-45)

Power Specifications

Input voltage

Output voltage

Power Consumption

Physical Specifications

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, according to the power adapter

12 V DC at 0.58 Amps, maximum

7 W maximum

Width

Height

Depth

Weight

Environmental Specifications

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

7.4 in. (18.9 cm)

1.2 in. (2.1 cm)

4.8 in. (12.2 cm)

1.61 lb (0.73 kg)

0

° to 40

°

C (32 noncondensing

° to 104

°

F)

90% maximum relative humidity,

Electromagnetic Emissions

CE mark, commercial

FCC Part 15, Class B

EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B

VCCI Class B ITE

Safety Agency Approvals, Power Adapter

CE mark, commercial

UL listed (UL 1950)

CSA certified (CSA 22.2 #950)

TUV licensed (EN 60 950)

T-Mark

Warranty Information

Print server

Power adapter

5 years

1 year

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© 1998 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

Trademarks

Bay Networks is a registered trademark of Bay Networks, Inc.

NETGEAR and FirstGear are trademarks of Bay Networks, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the Model PS104 or Model PS110 print server has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-

AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

Note:

Modifications to this device change it from the original state it was in when tested and may alter the device so that it no longer complies with FCC testing limitations for Class B digital devices. According to FCC regulations, the user could be prohibited from operating this equipment if it is modified.

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.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Note:

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 Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

NETGEAR Model PS104 and

Model PS110 print servers 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:

Tested to comply with FCC Standards

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

EN 55 022 Statement

This is to certify that the Model PS104 or Model PS110 print server is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).

Compliance is dependent upon the use of shielded data cables.

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (Model PS104 or Model PS110 print server) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications

Cet appareil numérique (Model PS104 or Model PS110 print server) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.

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NETGEAR, Inc.

A Bay Networks Company

4401 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

Phone: 888-NETGEAR

Customer Support

Phone

Australia: 1800-142-046

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Korea: 00308-11-0319

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U.S./Canada: 800-211-2069

Internet/World Wide Web

The NETGEAR Web page is at http://NETGEAR.baynetworks.com

.

Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-sale representative.

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