Chapter
4
Client PC Configuration
The chapter details the client configuration required on LAN clients to use the printer or printers attached to the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server.
Overview
Before performing client configuration, the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server
must be installed on your LAN, and configured as described in Chapter 3. Both
the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server and the attached printer must be powered
ON.
Printing Methods
The LevelOne Wireless Printer Server supports a number of printing
methods:
- Peer-to-peer Print Driver is used by the User
installation on the CD-ROM. The print jobs are stored (queued) on your PC, and
sent to the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server when it is available.
- Server-based Print Queue means that the all print jobs are
stored (queued) on the Network Server (e.g. Windows NT/2000) and then sent to
the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server. This allows the Network Administrator to
modify the Print Queue. For example, an important job can be moved to the head
of the queue.
- Windows SMB printing is a Microsoft standard for using a
"Network Printer". No additional software needs to be installed on your Windows
PC, and printing from MS-DOS programs is supported. However, because the
LevelOne Wireless Printer Server can not store files, large print jobs may cause
problems.
- AppleTalk is also supported, and normally no configuration of
the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server is required. See the Macintosh section of
this chapter for details of client configuration.
Which printing method should I use?
- If using Windows 95, 98, NT, ME or 2000, the easiest method is to install
the Peer-to-peer Print Driver on the CD-ROM, by selecting the
User installation.
- If using Windows, and you need to print from MS-DOS programs, or you don't
wish to install additional software, use SMB.
However, SMB is not suitable
for large, complex documents, so if you need this as well as MS-DOS printing,
you should install BOTH the Peer-to-peer Print Driver and SMB printing.
MS-DOS programs can use the SMB printer, Windows programs should use the
Peer-to-peer Print Driver.
- If your LAN has Network Servers (e.g. Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server) use
the method advised by your Network Administrator. The LevelOne Wireless Printer
Server can print via a queue located on a Network server, if desired.
- Macintosh users - refer to the Macintosh section of this
chapter.
Checking
your Network Protocols (Windows)
Your PC must have EITHER the TCP/IP or NetBEUI protocols installed.
- If using the Peer-to-peer Print Driver, the installation
program will check this for you.
- If using Windows SMB Printing, you must check manually, as
follows:
- Select the Settings - Control Panel - Network option on the Start
Menu. You should see a screen like the one following:

Figure 3: Network Configuration
- The top line in the list (NetBEUI -> PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter) indicates that the NetBEUI protocol is installed on this PC. Your PC will show the name of the your Network card rather than "PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter".
The highlighted line (TCP/IP -> PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter) indicates that TCP/IP is installed. Your PC will show the name of the your Network card rather than "PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter".
- If neither line is present:
- Install the NetBEUI protocol by selecting Add - Protocol - Microsoft -
NetBEUI - OK. You may be prompted for your Windows CD-ROM.
- If required, you can also install TCP/IP. However, depending on your LAN
environment, TCP/IP may require further configuration.
- If either protocol is already installed, proceed with installation.
Windows
Peer-to-peer Print Driver
With this printing method, print jobs are stored (queued) on your PC, and
then sent to the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server when it is available.
Setup
Before performing the following procedure, the LevelOne Wireless Printer
Server must be installed on your LAN, and configured as described in Chapter 3.
Both the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server and the attached printer should be
powered ON.
- Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not
start automatically, run SETUP in the root folder.
- Select the Installation icon, then choose the
User option in the "Setup Type" screen. This will install the
Peer-to-peer Print Driver.
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation. (Refer to the
Windows section of Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting if there is a
problem with the installation.)
- The Print Driver Setup will then run.
- The LAN will be searched for LevelOne Wireless Printer Servers, and a screen
like the following will be displayed.
- If desired, change the Workgroup name and click Refresh.
- Select List all Print Servers to list all LevelOne Wireless Printer
Servers, regardless of Workgroup.
- The name of the attached printer will be displayed if possible. If "No
printer" is displayed, check that the printer is properly connected and powered
on.

Figure 4: Add Port (Peer-to-peer Print Driver)
If your LevelOne Wireless Printer Server is not listed:
- Select "List all Print Servers", and click the "Refresh" button.
- Check that both the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server and the printer are
properly connected, and powered on.
- Check that the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server has been configured, using
the Setup Wizard on the CD-ROM.
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- Select the desired printer port, and then click the "Next" button. A pop-up
message will inform you if the port has been created successfully.
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If you see the following error message, either install Internet Explorer 4 or later, or follow the procedure in the "Trouble Shooting - Windows" section of Chapter 8. |
- Then a screen like the following will be displayed:

Figure 5: Configure Printer Port
- Select the "Add New Printer" to run the Windows Add Printer wizard if
the desired printer is not in the Existing Printers list. Follow the Wizard to
complete the installation:
- Select the correct Printer Manufacturer and Model, or use the "Have Disk"
option if appropriate.
- We recommend changing the Printer name to indicate which device is
on.
(e.g. HP2100 on SCA43600_P1)
- If prompted about Sharing the printer, do NOT enable Sharing.
- Click the "Connect" icon to complete the Installation. You can now print
using this printer.
- To install additional Printers, repeat steps 8 and 9.
- Use the Start menu to run this program in future. The default
installation is Start - Programs - Print Server Utility - Print Server
Setup.
Management
- Print jobs can be managed like any Windows printer. Open the Printers
folder (Start - Settings - Printers) and double-click any printer to see
the current print jobs.
- If the printer attached to the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server is changed,
just run this program again, and select the correct printer.
- To delete a port created by this setup program, use the Windows Delete
Port facility:
- Right-click any printer in the Printers folder, and select
Properties.
- Locate the Delete Port button. This button is on the Details
or Ports tab, depending on your version or Windows.
- If the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server's IP Address is changed, and you can
no longer print, delete the port (see procedure above) and re-install it.
Port Options
The options for the Peer-to-peer Print Driver are accessed via the
Port Settings button.
Use Start - Settings - Printers to open the Printers folder, then
right-click the Printer, and select Properties. The Port Settings
button is on the Details or Ports tab, depending on your version
of Windows.
An example screen is shown below:

Figure 6: Port Settings (Peer-to-peer Driver)
Items shown on this screen are as follows:
Port
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If desired, click Browse to select a different LevelOne Wireless
Printer Server. If the selected device has multiple ports, the Select Device
Port button can be used to select the port.
The Port Name can not be changed after installation. This name is
shown in the Printer's Properties.
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Banner
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Check this option to print a banner page before each print job.
- If using a PostScript Printer, check the PostScript box.
- The User Name will be printed on the banner page.
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Retry Interval
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Sets how often Windows will poll the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server to
establish a connection when the printer is busy. Increase this value if you get
too many warning messages.
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Windows
SMB Printing
This method requires no additional software to be installed, but the NetBEUI
or TCP/IP protocol must be installed on your PC. Use the following procedure to
install the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server's printer as a Windows SMB network
printer:
- Double-click the Network Neighborhood or My Network Places
icon on the desktop.
- On the View menu, select Details.
- Locate the desired LevelOne Wireless Printer Server, as shown below:
- If it is the same Workgroup as your PC, it will be listed on screen.
- If it is in a different workgroup, double-click Entire Network, then
double-click the appropriate Workgroup to open it.

Figure 7: Network Neighborhood
- Double-click the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server icon to view a Printer
icon for each printer port. The "Comment" field may indicate what type of
printer is connected to the port.
- To install a printer, right-click the desired printer icon, and choose
"Install", as shown below. This will start the Add Printer wizard.

Figure 8: Install SMB Printer
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
- For information about the question "Do you print from MS-DOS programs?", see
Printing from MS-DOS Programs below.
- Select the Printer Manufacturer and Model to match the printer connected to
this port on the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server, and complete the Wizard.
- This printer will now appear in your Printers folder (Start -
Settings - Printers) and can be used like any other printer. However, SMB
printing is not suitable for large complex print jobs - you should use the
Peer-to-peer Print Driver instead.
Printing from MS-DOS Programs
Windows can redirect print data from a parallel port on your PC (e.g. LPT1)
to a network printer. This redirection is called "Capture Printer Port", and is
useful for MS-DOS programs. The MS-DOS program is configured to use LPT1
(parallel port 1 on the PC), but Windows "captures" the print data and sends it
to the network printer.
Capture settings can be set by:
- Saying "Yes" to the prompt "Do you print from MS-DOS programs?" when
installing a Network Printer.
- OR, using the Capture Printer Port menu option shown in
Figure 8 above.
This will result in a dialog like the following, where you can select the
port on the PC to be captured. Normally, this will be LPT1 (parallel port 1 on
the PC).

Figure 9: Capture Printer Port
The File menu in the Printers folder also has options
for Capture Printer Port and End Capture.
Windows with
Server-based Print Queues
- Open your Printers folder, and start the Add Printer
Wizard.
- When prompted, select Network Printer.
- When prompted for Network Path or Queue Name, click the Browse
button, and locate the Server and Printer (or Print Queue) that your Network
Administrator advised you to use.
- Click OK, then Next.
- Select the correct printer Manufacturer and Model, as advised by your
Network Administrator, and click Next.
- Follow the prompts to complete the Wizard.
The new printer will be listed with any other installed printers, any may be
selected when printing from any Windows application.
Macintosh
(AppleTalk)
The LevelOne Wireless Printer Server supports AppleTalk (EtherTalk), PAP,
ATP, NBP, ZIP and DDP protocols, enabling Macintosh computers on the network to
view and use the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server as a regular AppleTalk
printer.
Normally, no configuration is required.
Software
Requirements
System 7.x OS or newer.
AppleTalk
Setup
- Click the apple icon and choose Control Panel.
- Click Network.
- Ensure that EtherTalk is selected under AppleTalk
Connection.
- Click Chooser. The Chooser panel will open.
- Click on either the LaserWriter 8 icon (recommended) or the
LaserWriter 7 icon. LaserWriter 8 makes use of the fonts installed in the
printer itself, so the printing response time is quicker. LaserWriter 7 uses the
fonts installed in the computer, which increases network traffic and takes more
printing time.
- Select a LevelOne Wireless Printer Server from the printer list by clicking
on the appropriate name. The LevelOne Wireless Printer Server's name is recorded
on a label on the bottom of the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server as "Server
Name". This name consists of 8 digits and/or numbers.
- Click on the Close box.
Configuration is now complete.
Printing
Printing with the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server installed in an AppleTalk
network is identical to normal printing. Just select File - Print and
choose the desired printer.