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1. 35 NetBEUI Figure 8 15 Configuration System TCP IP AppleTak NetBEUI Intemet Printing Port Wireless SNMP Domain Name Enter the name of the domain that you want the PrintServer associated with in the Domain Name field If you are unsure of the Domain Name you can find it out by looking on any computer already on Selected Device SC073101 the network In Windows 98 right click Network Neighborhood and select Properties Under the es i 3 Eon Domain Name Identification tab there will be listed that computer s name and the Domain to which it is connected For Windows Me 2000 or XP right click My Network Places In Windows Me choose Properties from the FR menu that appears In Windows 2000 or XP choose Properties from the menu that appears Then right R eae 0 0 255 0 1 sec un click Local Area Connection and choose Properties The Domain name will appear If you want the PrintServer to be connected to that same Domain enter that Domain name here If no Domain name exists PROMESSE A there you will use the Workgroup name from that window e Port Setting You can specify the Response Time that you prefer for the PrintServer This is the amount of time measured in seconds that the PrintServer will wait for a response from the network before timing out You also have the option to use this feature Abort Print J ob if Error Selecting Yes here will terminate the printing if there is an error of any kind
2. Regulatory Domain USA MAC Address 00 C0 02 07 31 01 8810 linksys Channel No g Infrastructure v Network Type Figure 6 7 Wireless Tab Basic 22 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 The Wireless Tab Security A Division of Cisco Systema tne Configure or alter the PrintServer s wireless security settings on this screen Security Wireless Security I Ep cncnpton Secunty Mode e WEP Encryption If you want to enable WEP encryption for greater wireless security select the level of WEP Data Transmit Key encryption 64 Bit Keys 10 Hex chars or 128 Bit Keys 26 Hex chars from the drop down menu If you es want to disable WEP encryption keep the default None Security Mode From the drop down menu select your wireless network s authentication type The default is Set to Open System for which the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication You can also choose Shared Key when the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication If the PrintServer is set to the third setting Auto then the PrintServer will automatically use Open System or Figure 6 8 Wireless Tab Security Shared Key authentication depending on the authentication being used by your wireless network The Security Mode setting should match the one on your network s access point or wireless router Default Transmit Key Select the Default Transmit Key used by your wireless network This indicates which WE
3. cable One end has a rectangular connector called Type A The other end has a square connector called Type B The USB cable s Type A end connects to the PrintServer and the Type B end connects to the printer T LI D e USB Connector Type A USB Connector Type B The LAN port is where you will connect the PrintServer to your wired network Use the Reset Button to reset the PrintServer to its factory defaults or print a test page The instructions are provided on the right side of this page Important Resetting the PrintServer will A erase all of your settings and replace them with the factory defaults Do not reset the PrintServer if you want to retain the settings To reset the factory default settings 1 Unplug the PrintServer 2 Press and hold the Reset button While pressing the button plug in the PrintServer 3 If you continue pressing the button for 10 seconds the PrintServer will be reset to factory defaults To generate a diagnostic print out 1 Ensure that both the PrintServer and the printer attached to the Printer port are ON 2 Press the Reset button and hold it in for 2 seconds 3 The test page which lists the current settings will be printed PostScript printers are unable to print this page If you have a PostScript printer on the Printer port the test page will not be printed LAN Local Area Network the computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or of
4. 49F to 158 F 10 to 85 Non Condensing 5 to 90 Non Condensing 64 Appendix H Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser You that for a period of three years the Warranty Period Your Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use Your exclusive remedy and Linksys s entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates If the product proves defective during the Warranty Period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING When returning a product mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE You are responsible for shipping defective products to Linksys Linksys pays for UPS Ground shipping from Linksys back to You only Customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada are responsible for all shipping and handling charges ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGE
5. Directional Printing This appendix describes bi directional printing Appendix D Upgrading Firmware This appendix instructs you on how to upgrade the firmware on the PrintServer should you need to do so Appendix E Windows Help This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking such as installing the TCP IP protocol Appendix F Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking Appendix G Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the PrintServer Appendix H Warranty Information This appendix supplies the warranty information for the PrintServer Appendix Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the regulatory information regarding the PrintServer Appendix J Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources including Technical Support Chapter 2 Getting to Know the PrintServer The Back Panel The PrintServer s ports are located on the back panel Power Parallel USB LAN Reset Button ee PARALLEL USB LAN Figure 2 1 PrintServer s Back Panel The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter The Parallel port is where you will connect the parallel printer to the PrintServer The USB port is where you will connect the USB printer to the PrintServer The USB icon right designates a USB port The PrintServer comes with a USB a
6. User Datagram Protocol A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent Upgrade To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version Upload To transmit a file over a network URL Uniform Resource Locator The address of a file located on the Internet VPN Virtual Private Network A security measure to protect data as it leaves one network and goes to another over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network The Internet WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy A method of encrypting data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security WINIPCFG A Windows 98 and Millennium utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and associated devices that communicate with each other wirelessly 63 Appendix G Specifications Model Standards Ports Button Cabling Type LEDs Security Features WEP Key Bits Dimensions W x Hx D Unit Weight Power Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity WPS54GU2 IEEE 802 119 IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 3 IEEE 1284 USB 2 0 Power USB Parallel LAN Reset USB 2 0 UTP CAT5 DB25 Parallel Status LAN WLAN Parallel USB WEP 64 128 4 13 x 5 31 x 1 18 105 mm x 135 mm x 30 mm 7 05 oz 0 2 kg 12V 1A FCC IC 03 02C to 40 C 32 F to 1049F 202C to 702C
7. etc There are several ways that WEP can be maximized a Use the highest level of encryption possible b Use multiple WEP keys c Change your WEP key regularly Current encryption technology offers 64 bit and 128 bit WEP encryption If you are using 64 bit WEP swap out your old wireless units for 128 bit encryption right away Where encryption is concerned the bigger and more complex the better A WEP key is a string of hexadecimal characters that your wireless network uses in two ways First nodes in your wireless network are identified with a common WEP key Second these WEP keys encrypt and decrypt data sent over your wireless network So a higher level of security ensures that hackers will have a harder time breaking into your network Setting one static WEP key on your wireless network leaves your network open the threats even as you think itis protecting you While it is true that using a WEP key increases wireless security you can increase it further by using multiple WEP keys Keep in mind that WEP keys are stored in the firmware of wireless cards and access points and can be used to hack into the network if a card or access point falls into the wrong hands Also should someone hack into your network there would be nothing preventing someone access to the entire network using just one static key 53 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 The solution then is to segment your network up into multiple groups If your network
8. this limitation is simply an industry standard and not one of the PrintServer itself However the PrintServer can check any printer s online and printing status on the network using the Bi Admin management utility software packaged with the PrintServer The status checking feature built into the management software does not require a bi directional printer to function If your printer came with special bi directional software allowing you to monitor printer status do not use it with the PrintServer the software is most likely not network capable For best results turn off the printer s bi directional function either by 1 removing any bi directional printing software from your network computers and or 2 turning off the printer s bi directional print feature inside of the printer s on board menus if it has menus Your printer s user guide should be able to provide specific instructions for doing this 55 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 Appendix D Upgrading Firmware The PrintServer s firmware is upgraded through the Bi Admin Management utility Follow these instructions 1 2 Download the firmware from Linksys s website at www linksys com Open the Bi Admin Management utility Click Main gt Upgrade Firmware Click the Files button to browse for the file The Detected LAN Cards screen will appear as shown in Figure C 2 Select the LAN card the PrintServer is connected to and then click the OK button Select
9. 7 1 Welcome Figure 7 2 Bi Admin Setup Welcome Figure 7 3 Choose Destination Location Figure 7 4 Select Program Folder Figure 7 5 Connected Protocol Figure 7 6 Searching for Device Figure 7 7 Bi Admin Management Utility Figure 7 8 Device Information Figure 7 9 Verify Password Figure 7 10 Printer Status Figure 7 11 Verify Password Figure 7 12 Configuration System Figure 7 13 Configuration TCP IP Figure 7 14 Configuration AppleTalk Figure 7 15 Configuration NetBEUI Figure 7 16 Configuration Internet Printing Figure 7 17 Configuration Port Figure 7 18 Configuration Wireless Figure 7 19 Configuration SNMP Figure 7 20 Upgrade Figure 7 21 Detected LAN Cards Figure 7 22 BIN File Information Figure 7 23 Add Cross Segment PrintServer Figure 8 1 Configure IPP Port Figure 8 2 Output Select Figure 8 3 AddPort Figure 8 4 Configure IPP Port Figure 8 5 Locate Your Printer Figure 8 6 Connect to Printer Figure B 1 Warchalking Figure B 2 Wireless Tab Security Figure D 1 Upgrade Firmware Figure D 2 Detected LAN Cards Figure D 3 BIN File Information Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 The Linksys Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 lets you connect a USB or parallel printer or both directly to your network eliminating the need to dedicate a PC to print sharing chores Using a PrintServer frees up your print share P
10. Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings When finished making your changes on this tab click the OK button to save these changes or click the Cancel button to undo your changes For more information click the Help button Chapter 8 Bi Admin Management The Bi Admin Management Utility Configuration System TCP IP AppleTalk NetBEUI Intemet Printing Port Wireless SNMP Selected Device C073101 Physical Port Selected Physical Pot GS Handshake Signat Busy Only C Busy amp Ack Printer Type Logical Port Selected Logical Port Map to Physical Port Convert LF to LF CR Prefix of Job Suffix of Job Get Defauks Figure 7 17 Configuration Port 38 Wireless Figure 8 18 Configuration SSID Service Set Identifier In the SSID field enter the name of your wireless network This is the System TCPAP AppleTalk NetBEUI Intemet Pining Port Wrelss SNMP unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network The SSID is case sensitive and should have 32 Selected Device SCO73101 characters or fewer SSID Service Set Identifier Channel No Network Type WEP Encryption Disable e Channel No If your network is set to ad hoc mode select your network s channel setting from the Channel No drop down menu e Network Type The Network Type setting shows a choice of two wireless modes Select Infrastructure if you want the PrintServer to
11. The Basic Settings screen shown in Figure 4 4 will appear If you want to change the Device Name or Domain Name enter the Device Name and Domain Name in the respective fields Click Next ZT Enter your password to Click Back to return to the previous screen continue Figure 4 3 Password er Setup Wizard WPS54GU2 Figure 4 4 Basic Settings Chapter 4 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard 7 Installation Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 6 The IP Settings screen Figure 4 5 will appear If your network uses a router with a DHCP setting that automatically assigns IP addresses select Automatically obtain an IP address DHCP If your network uses a Static IP address select Set IP configuration manually and enter the IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway in the fields provided Click Next Click Back to return to the previous screen 7 The Set PrintServer s Password screen shown in Figure 4 6 will appear If you want to change your password enter your current password in the Current Password field Enter the new password in the New Password field then enter it again in the Verify Password field Click Next Click Back to return to the previous screen Chapter 4 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation IP Settings Select Automatically obtain an IP address DHCP if your network has a router or other DHCP server assigning IP addresses Select Set IP configuration manu
12. USB port It lights up orange when there is a problem with the USB printer Chapter 2 Getting to Know the PrintServer The Front Panel Chapter 3 Connecting the PrintServer Overview Before starting the physical installation make a note of the PrintServer s Default Name which is located on the bottom of the PrintServer There is a bar code sticker with an LK number printed on it for example LK71107 This number is used during the PrintServer driver installation Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network 1 2 Plug one end of the Ethernet network cable into the PrintServer s LAN port See Figure 3 1 Connect the other end of the cable to your networked hub switch or router The distance between the PrintServer and the other device should not exceed 328 feet 100 meters Use the USB cable to connect your USB printer to the PrintServer s USB port Plug the Type A connector end into the PrintServer Figure 3 2 and the Type B connector end into the printer Use the parallel printer cable to connect your parallel printer to the PrintServer s parallel port Plug one end of the cable into the PrintServer Figure 3 3 and the other end into the printer Power on your printer Plug the power adapter into the PrintServer s Power port See Figure 3 4 Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet IMPORTANT Make sure you use the power A adapter supplied with the PrintServer Use of a different power adapter could dam
13. WPS54GU2 UG 30821NC J L Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome What s in this Guide Chapter 2 Getting to Know the PrintServer The Back Panel The Front Panel Chapter 3 Connecting the PrintServer Overview Connecting the PrintServer to Your Network Chapter 4 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Chapter 5 Windows Driver Installation Overview Installation Starting the Print Driver Utility Chapter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility Overview The Setup Tab The Protocol Tab TCP IP The Protocol Tab AppleTalk The Protocol Tab NetBEUI The Protocol Tab SNMP The Wireless Tab Basic The Wireless Tab Security The Printer Tab Internet Printing The Printer Tab Logical Port The Status Tab Device The Status Tab Wireless The Exit Tab Chapter 7 Bi Admin Management Overview Bi Admin Installation PrP PRP rp Fr COCO ODWW wo Nna VUIB WW WHR Fr Starting the Bi Admin Management Utility The Bi Admin Management Utility Chapter 8 Internet Printing Protocol IPP Overview Windows IPP Client Setup Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Appendix B Wireless Security A Brief Overview What Are The Risks Appendix C About Bi Directional Printing Appendix D Upgrading Firmware Appendix E Windows Help Appendix F Glossary Appendix G Specifications Appendix H Warranty Information Appendix Regulatory Information Appendix J Contact Informati
14. button to print a test page on the respective printer Clicking the Refresh button causes the PrintServer to retrieve the status information again Chapter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility The Status Tab Device LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Sisters tne Device Model Name WPS54GU2 Hardware IO 04C040955C Firmware Version 6030 Protocol ID 807E Default Name SC073101 Server Name SC073101 MAC Address 00C00207 3101 AppleTalk into Printer Type SCO73101 Laservrner C073101_P2LaserWriter TCPAP info IP Address 192 168 5 104 Gateway Address 192 168 5 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Email Server IP Address 0 0 0 0 Printing Account Name NIA Redirect Account Name NIA SMB Info Dornain Name domain WIRELESS Info SSID linksys BSS10 3C 1A BF C4 27 5A Channe No 0 LINKSYS A Division of Caco Systems tne Printer Figure 6 12 Status Tab Printer 26 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 The Status Tab Wireless The Wireless tab allows you to view information about the PrintServer s wireless connection No values can be changed on this screen This screen is for information only See Figure 6 13 Clicking the Refresh button causes the PrintServer to retrieve information about the wireless connection again The Exit Tab This tab is used exclusively for exiting the Web based Utility Select the Exit tab and the screen in Figure
15. communicate using an access point or wireless router Select Ad Hoc if you want the PrintServer to communicate without using an access point or wireless router ae WEP Authentication e WEP Encryption If you want to enable WEP encryption for greater wireless security click the Enable radio button If you want to disable WEP encryption keep the default Disable From the WEP Authentication drop down menu select your wireless network s authentication type The default is set to Open System for which the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication You can also choose Shared Key when the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication This setting should match the one on your network s access point or wireless router Link Info Get Defaults In the WEP Keys section select the level of WEP encryption 64 bits or 128 bits From the drop down menu select the Default Key used by your wireless network This indicates which WEP key your network uses for WEP encryption In the Key1 hex to Key4 hex fields enter your network s WEP keys If you are using 64 bit WEP encryption then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters If you are using 128 bit WEP encryption then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 9 and A F Figure 7 18 Configuration Wireless Click the Link Info button if you want to view information about the
16. for USB 2 0 bring efficiency to your printing tasks What s in this Guide This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the PrintServer e Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the PrintServer s applications and this User Guide e Chapter 2 Getting to Know the PrintServer This chapter describes the physical features of the PrintServer e Chapter 3 Connecting the PrintServer This chapter instructs you on how to connect the PrintServer to your network e Chapter 4 Configuring the PrintServer using the Setup Wizard This chapter instructs you on how to use the Setup Wizard to install your PrintServer Chapter 5 Windows Driver Installation This chapter explains how to install the Windows driver for the PrintServer Chapter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility This chapter explains how to configure the PrintServer using the web based utility Chapter 7 Bi Admin Management This chapter explains how to configure the PrintServer using the Bi Admin Management utility Chapter 8 Internet Printing Protocol IPP This chapter instruct you on how to use the PrintServer as an IPP server so you can remotely print Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions regarding use of the PrintServer Appendix B Wireless Security This appendix explains the security risks in wireless networking and how you can help protect your network Appendix C About Bi
17. scrambles your wireless signals so they can only be recognized within your wireless network let s warchalk SYMBOL CLOSED NODE access Wer Q EA bandwidth blackbeltjones com warchalking Figure B 1 Warchalking 48 But even WEP has its problems WEP s encryption algorithm is referred to as simple which also means weak because the technology that scrambles the wireless signal isn t too hard to crack for a persistent hacker There are five common ways that hackers can break into your network and steal your bandwidth as well as your data The five attacks are popularly known as 1 Passive Attacks 2 Jamming Attacks 3 Active Attacks 4 Dictionary building or Table Attacks 5 Man in the Middle Attacks Passive Attacks There s no way to detect a passive attack because the hacker is not breaking into your network He is simply listening eavesdropping if you will to the information your network broadcasts There are applications easily available on the Internet that can allow a person to listen into your wireless network and the information it broadcasts Information such as MAC addresses IP addresses usernames passwords instant message conversations emails account information and any data transmitted wirelessly can easily be seen by someone outside of your network because it is often broadcast in clear text Simply put any information transmitted on a wireless network leaves both the network a
18. that appears In Windows 2000 or XP choose Figure 6 5 Protocol Tab NetBEUI Properties from the menu that appears Then right click Local Area Connection and choose Properties The Domain name will appear If you want the PrintServer to be connected to that same Domain enter that Domain name here If no Domain name exists there you will use the Workgroup name from that window Options You can specify the Response Time that you prefer for the PrintServer This is the amount of time measured in seconds that the PrintServer will wait for a response from the network before timing out You also have the option to use this feature Abort Print ob if Error Selecting Yes here will terminate the printing if there is an error of any kind If you select No print jobs that have errors will be sent to the printer but might not print properly Click the Save button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes ased Utility 20 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 The Protocol Tab SNMP Use the screen shown in Figure 6 6 to view or change the PrintServer s SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol settings me CURE SysContact SysLocabon Fons Varian 0070 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 WPSS4GU The PrintServer supports SNMP which allows network administrators to monitor and control the PrintServer through the use of network management platforms such as HP OpenView station
19. the Router s firewall protection from one PC allowing it to be seen from the Internet DNS Domain Name Server The IP address of your ISP s server which translates the names of websites into IP addresses Domain A specific name for a network of computers Download To receive a file transmitted over a network DSL Digital Subscriber Line An always on broadband connection over traditional phone lines DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum A type of radio transmission technology that includes a redundant bit pattern to lessen the probability of data lost during transmission Used in 802 11b networking DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency 59 Dynamic IP Address A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server Encryption Encoding data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized people Ethernet An IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Finger A program that tells you the name associated with an e mail address Firewall Security measures that protect the resources of a local network from intruders Firmware 1 In network devices the programming that runs the device 2 Programming loaded into read only memory ROM or programmable read only memory PROM that cannot be altered by end users Fragmentation Breaking a packet into smaller units when
20. transmitting over a network medium that cannot support the original size of the packet FTP File Transfer Protocol A standard protocol for sending files between computers over a TCP IP network and the Internet Full Duplex The ability of a networking device to receive and transmit data simultaneously Gateway A system that interconnects networks Half Duplex Data transmission that can occur in two directions over a single line but only one direction at a time Hardware The physical aspect of computers telecommunications and other information technology devices HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers An independent institute that develops networking standards Infrastructure Currently installed computing and networking equipment Infrastructure Mode Configuration in which a wireless network is bridged to a wired network via an access point IP Internet Protocol A protocol used to send data over a network IP Address The address used to identify a computer or device on a network 60 IPCONFIG Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device IPSec Internet Protocol Security A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer ISM band Radio band used in wireless networking transmissions ISP
21. wireless connection Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings When finished making your changes on this tab click the OK button to save these changes or click the Cancel button to undo your changes For more information click the Help button 39 Wir VVII eless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 SNMP Figure 8 19 e SysContact Enter the name of the contact person in the SysContact field e SysLocation Enter the location of the contact person in the SysLocation field Configuration Item From the Configuration Item box select the number of the management station M1 M4 or trap receiver T1 T4 The selected item s information will be displayed below For management stations you can change the station s IP address Community String and Access Permission level In the Manager IP Address fields enter the IP address of the management station with the SNMP program installed In the Community String field enter the name of the SNMP community which is usually public or private In the Access Permission section select the desired level of access for this management station Read Only Read Write or Not Accessible For trap receivers you can change the trap receiver s IP address Community String Trap Option and Trap Severity level In the Trap Receive IP Address fields enter the IP address of the trap receiver that will be sent the trap messages or notifications In the Communi
22. your mail server in the Mail Server IP Address This value must be a fixed IP address Enter the Account Name and Account Password next Enter the password again in the Verify Password field Then enter the time interval for the PrintServer to check for e mail to be printed in hours and minutes in the Check Mail every field You may also specify an e mail address to which mails that cannot be printed are routed this is useful for both graphic intensive e mails and for troubleshooting purposes Enter this e mail address in the Redirect unprintable Mail to field Printer Enter the Printer Model in the field provided You can find this in the Device Manager Then choose the appropriate Printer Port from the drop down menu e Parallel 1 This is the PrintServer s Parallel port e USB 1 This is the PrintServer s USB port e Logical Printer 1 6 The PrintServer has six logical or virtual printer ports For example you can have three different configurations for your parallel printer Logical Printer 1 for landscape orientation Logical Printer 2 for double sided copies and Logical Printer 3 for manual feed Then configure the Logical Printers on the Logical Port tab so Logical Printers 1 2 and 3 will be mapped to the physical printer on the PrintServer s Parallel port Options Place a check mark next to the options you want to enable Print every E Mail Print Banner Page enabled by default or Mail response when printed Click the Sav
23. 6 14 will appear Click the Yes button if you want to exit the Utility Click No if you don t want to exit the Utility Chapter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility The Status Tab Wireless LINKSYS A Division ef Cisco Systeme inc Wireless BSS ID Not Applicable Current Channet 0 Current Tx Rate 0 Mbits s Throughput x o 0 Link Quality NotApplicable Signal Strength Not Applicable Figure 6 13 Status Tab Wireless x Q The Web page you are viewing is trying to close the window Do you want to close this window Figure 6 14 Exit 27 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 Chapter 7 Bi Admin Management Overview If you use Windows then you can manage the PrintServer using its web based utility see Chapter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility or a utility program called Bi Admin which is provided on the PrintServer s Setup CD ROM If you use a Macintosh or other non Windows operating system you can manage the PrintServer only by using its web based utility Fully compatible with Windows 98 Me 2000 and XP Bi Admin allows you to change the PrintServer s internal settings check on the unit s status and perform basic diagnostic tests Note that the Bi Admin program must be installed only on the network administrator s computer First you will install Bi Admin on your computer Then you will be able to use the management utility B
24. C so you don t have to leave it on all the time It also removes the printing bottleneck and sets your PC free to do more useful work Connect the PrintServer directly to your network by 10 100 Ethernet cable or wireless over 54Mbps Wireless G 802 11g The wireless option lets you put your printers wherever you want to without having to run cables Whichever way the PrintServer is attached to your network both your wireless and wired PCs will have access to it and the printers it s connected to And if you don t use wireless for general networking in your office you can still use the Wireless G connection in ad hoc mode to print from visiting Wireless G and Wireless B PCs 802 11g an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with 802 11b devices The USB port is compatible with USB 1 1 printers as well as printers that support the new high speed USB 2 0 specification for even faster throughput There s also a separate port for a standard parallel printer For even more versatility you can connect two printers one to each port and send your documents to whichever one is most appropriate for each print server A user friendly Setup Wizard makes installation easy the compact case fits anywhere and the three megabyte print buffer size handles even large graphics intensive print jobs Let the Linksys Wireless G PrintServer
25. Connect button to associate the printer with your selected printer port To add another printer click the Add New Printer button Click Cancel to cancel the setup 6 Click Close to close the Printer Port Setup screen Click Refresh to refresh the screen 7 The driver installation and configuration is complete You can now use the PrintServer If you would like to change the PrintServer s settings use the PrintServer s web based utility For more information refer to Chapter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility Chapter 5 Windows Driver Installation Starting the Print Driver Utility Configure Printer Port Port LPT1 5C0731 01 Attached Printer Existing Printers hp deskjet 3820 series Figure 5 8 Configure Printer Port 17 Wirelacc G p ha Web based Utility Overview ver for USB 2 0 After setting up the PrintServer with the Setup Wizard the PrintServer will be ready for use However if you d like to change its advanced settings use the PrintServer s web based utility This chapter will describe each web page of the utility and each page s key functions The utility can be accessed via your web browser through the use of a networked computer There are six main tabs Setup Protocol Wireless Printer Status and Exit Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs To access the web based utility launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator a
26. If you select No print jobs that have errors will be sent to the printer but might not print properly Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings When finished making your changes on this tab click the OK button to save these changes or click the Cancel button to undo your changes For more information click the Help button Figure 7 15 Configuration NetBEUI 36 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 Internet Printing Figure 8 16 Configuration Mail Server Enter the address of your mail server in the Mail Server IP Address fields This value must Syam TCPAP AppleTalk MODEL tenet Pinto Pox wholes Se be a fixed IP address Enter the Mail Account name and Password next Enter the password again in the Selected Device SCO73101 Confirm Password field Then enter the time interval for the PrintServer to check for e mail to be printed ac in hours and minutes in the Check Mail Interval field You may also specify an e mail address to which i ne 8 as i er 0 0 0 0 mails that cannot be printed are routed this is useful for both graphic intensive e mails and for oe EEE troubleshooting purposes Enter this e mail address in the Redirect Mail Account field Ve e Printer Select the Default Printer Port from the drop down menu In the field provided enter the Printer Check Matin 00 77 h mm Model which can be found through the Device Manager pets eme e Options Pl
27. Internet Service Provider A company that provides access to the Internet LAN Local Area Network The computers and networking products that make up the network in your home or office MAC Media Access Control Address The unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device Mbps Megabits Per Second One million bits per second a unit of measurement for data transmission Multicasting Sending data to a group of destinations at once NAT Network Address Translation NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area network to a different IP address for the Internet Network A series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing storage and or transmission between users NNTP Network News Transfer Protocol The protocol used to connect to Usenet groups on the Internet Node A network junction or connection point typically a computer or work station OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing A type of modulation technology that separates the data stream into a number of lower speed data streams which are then transmitted in parallel Used in 802 11a 802 11g and powerline networking Packet A unit of data sent over a network Passphrase Used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products Ping Packet INternet Groper An Internet utility used to determine w
28. LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systems Inc 2 4GHz Cisco SYSTEMS Model No WPS54GU2 Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc and or its affiliates in the U S and certain other countries Copyright 2003 Cisco Systems Inc All rights reserved Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders How to Use this User Guide This User Guide has been designed to make understanding networking with the PrintServer easier than ever Look for the following items when reading this User Guide This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the PrintServer This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the PrintServer This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the PrintServer gt gt gt In addition to these symbols there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this word definition Also each figure diagram screenshot or other image is provided with a figure number and description like this Figure 0 1 Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the List of Figures section in the Table of Contents
29. MENT ARE DISCLAIMED Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to You This warranty gives You specific legal rights and You may also have other rights which vary by jurisdiction TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA REVENUE OR PROFIT OR FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES HOWEVER CAUSED REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT EVEN IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this Section fails of its essential purpose Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to You Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 USA 65 Appendix Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications 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 uses and can radiate radio frequency energy an
30. P key your network uses for WEP encryption Passphrase Enter a Passphrase in the field provided If you use a Passphrase WEP Keys 1 4 will be automatically generated after you click the Generate Keys button The Passphrase is case sensitive and should have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer It must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only You will have to enter the WEP key s manually on any non Linksys wireless products e Key 1 to Key 4 If you want to enter the WEP keys manually then leave the Passphrase field blank and enter the WEP keys in the fields provided If you are using 64 bit WEP encryption then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters If you are using 128 bit WEP encryption then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters are 0 9 and A F Click the Save button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes the PrintServer Using the Web urity ased Utility 23 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 The Printer Tab Internet Printing Internet Printing allows you to automatically print any e mails that are sent to a specific e mail account on your network This is especially useful for printing information when you are not connected to the network You can print from any location where you can access e mail See Figure 6 9 Mail Server Enter the address of
31. Password 8 10 The Device Name will be displayed and the Current Selected Port will be highlighted The status information for this port will be displayed If you click this option a Verify Password screen will appear Make sure that you enter the password in the field before you click OK or else an Incorrect Password message will appear If the message appears then click OK Enter the correct password in the field provided and click OK again Printer Status Click the Back button to return to the Bi Admin Management Utility screen Click Refresh to refresh the screen For more information click the Help button Selected Device SC073101 Current Selected Port If the printer is bi directional and not busy the Printer Configuration button will appear on the Printer Status screen Click this button to view the printer s Environmental Variable and Variable Value items If the items M are not read only you can change them based on the options of your printer For more information click the Help button Figure 7 10 Printer Status Chapter 8 Bi Admin Management 32 The Bi Admin Management Utility Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 Configure You may configure the PrintServer with this option If you click this option a Verify Password screen will appear Make sure that you enter the password in the field before you click OK or else an Incorrect Password message will appear If the message appears click OK Enter the corr
32. a PC to any accessible printer Normally the printer will be attached to a computer or other device that functions as an IPP Server For client PCs it is necessary to install a compatible IPP Client program The Client must also know the IP Address or URL of the IPP Server The PrintServer contains the necessary firmware to act as an IPP Server No additional configuration is necessary However the following requirements must be met e The PrintServer must have a valid IP Address For printing via the Internet the PrintServer s IP Address must be external allocated by your ISP rather than an IP Address on your local LAN e Any Router Gateway or Firewall linking your LAN to the Internet must NOT block IPP IPP uses Port Services 631 TCP e You must advise clients of the correct URL or IP Address of the IPP Server To use a URL rather than an IP Address you need to register the domain name for the URL Unless clients are using Windows 2000 you must provide your clients with the supplied IPP Client software If it is not convenient to provide the CD ROM supply the setup exe file located in the IPP folder Windows IPP Client Setup Installing using setup exe 1 Run this program located at d driver ipp setup exe to unzip the included files 2 The IPP Setup program will then run 3 Follow the prompts to complete the installation IPP Client Configuration for Windows 98 Me 2000 and XP 1 Run the Add IPP Port program e
33. a WEP key leave the Passphrase field blank Click Next and enter the WEP key on the folowing screen PrintServer Setup Wizard wesw WPS54GU2 Figure 4 8 Wireless Security Settings WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy a method of encrypting data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security Passphrase used much like a password a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption for Linksys products 10 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 10 If you entered a Passphrase you will see the automatically generated WEP key on the following screen as shown in Figure 4 9 Otherwise enter the WEP key manually in the field provided If you are using 64 bit WEP LINKSYS encryption then the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters If you are using 128 bit WEP je an rn T encryption then the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters Valid hexadecimal characters en GES are 0 9 and A F Click Next ie then the WEP key will be displayed on this screen 11 The Confirmation screen will appear See Figure 4 10 Your old and new settings will be displayed If you PrintServer SC079101 want to make a change click No and you will exit the Setup Wizard you will have to start the Setup Wizard DEAA 122457020 1 you are manually entering the WEP Key enter 10 again If the settings are correct and you want to save the changes click Yes amp Enter ba
34. ace a check mark next to the options you want to enable Print Every Mail Banner Printing ka enabled by default or Mail response when Printed sera a Printer Modet Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings Options When finished making your changes on this tab click the OK button to save these changes or click the ee ee Cancel button to undo your changes For more information click the Help button Get Defaults Figure 7 16 Configuration Internet Printing 37 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 Port Figure 8 17 Physical Port Select the number of the Selected Physical Port from the drop down menu Select the Handshake Signal Busy Only or Busy amp Ack Select the Printer Type High Speed or Low Speed Logical Port Select the Selected Logical Port from the drop down menu and then the physical port you want to map it to from the drop down menu for Map to Physical Port If you select Yes for Convert LF to LF CR the LF line feed characters are changed to LF CR line feed carriage return In the field for Prefix of J ob enter the printer control string in hexadecimal characters to be sent to the printer before each print job This string cannot exceed 30 characters In the field for Suffix of J ob enter the printer control string in hexadecimal characters to be sent to the printer after each print job This string cannot exceed 30 characters Click the
35. acing an access point at the edge of the physical network area reduces network performance and leaves an opening for any hacker smart enough to discover where the access point is transmitting This is an invitation for a man in the middle attack as described in the previous section To perform this type of attack the hacker has to be physically close to your network So monitoring both your network and your property is important Furthermore if you are suspicious of unauthorized network traffic most wireless products come with a log function with which you can view activity on your network and verify if any unauthorized users have had access 3 Network Devices With every wireless networking device you use keep in mind that network settings SSID WEP keys etc are stored in its firmware If they get into the hands of a hacker so do all of your settings So keep an eye on them 4 Administrator passwords Your network administrator is the only person who can change network settings If a hacker gets a hold of the administrator s password he too can change those settings So make it harder for a hacker to get that information Change the administrator s password regularly 51 5 SSID There are a few things you can do to make your SSID more secure a Disable Broadcast b Make it unique c Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the option of broadcasting the SSID This is a option for convenience al
36. age the PrintServer NOTE The PrintServer does not have an on off power switch Whenever its power adapter is plugged into a power supply the PrintServer is powered on The PrintServer can be powered on before during or after your network is powered on Figure 3 1 Connecting to the LAN Port e q Figure 3 2 Connecting to the USB Port Figure 3 3 Connecting to the Parallel Port Figure 3 4 Connecting to the Power Port Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 Chapter 4 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation To install the PrintServer you will use the Setup CD ROM to run the Setup Wizard It is highly recommended that you use a computer on the wired network to set up the PrintServer However if you only have a wireless network then you can use a computer on the wireless network to set up the PrintServer 1 Insert the Setup CD ROM into the computer s CD ROM drive The Setup Wizard should run automatically If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the box that appears enter D setupWizard exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive 2 When you see Figure 4 1 click Setup Wizard to continue Click Exit to end the installation Click User Guide button to view the User Guide 3 After the Setup Wizard has found the PrintServer the screen in Figure 4 2 will appear If this is the first time you have run the Setup Wizard make sure that List only new unconfigured Print Se
37. ail protocol on the Internet SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol A widely used network monitoring and control protocol Software Instructions for the computer A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a program Spread Spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique used for more reliable and secure data transmission SSID Service Set IDentifier Your wireless network s name Static IP Address A fixed address assigned to a computer or device that is connected to a network Static Routing Forwarding data in a network via a fixed path Subnet Mask An address code that determines the size of the network Switch 1 Device that is the central point of connection for computers and other devices in a network so data can be shared at full transmission speeds 2 A device for making breaking or changing the connections in an electrical circuit 62 TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol network protocol for transmitting data that requires acknowledgement from the recipient of data sent Telnet A user command and TCP IP protocol used for accessing remote PCs TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol A version of the TCP IP FTP protocol that uses UDP and has no directory or password capability Throughput The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period Topology The physical layout of a network TX Rate Transmission Rate UDP
38. al apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPE Linksys declares that the Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 conforms to the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC For 2 4 GHz devices with 100 mW radios the following standards were applied EN 301 489 1 301 489 17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment EN 609 50 Safety ETS 300 328 2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment Caution This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries Outdoor use may be restricted to certain frequencies and or may require a license for operation Contact local Authority for procedure to follow Note Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power EIRP are considered as not compliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European community and countries that have adopted the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas contact Linksys Corporate Compliance e Linksys vakuuttaa t ten ett Wir
39. ally if you are assigning a static IP address to the Wireless G PrintServer PrintServer SC073101 Automatically obtain an IP address DHCP Or SetiP configuration manually Address An IP address must be specified so you can manage the PrintServer trom your network ETS If you are familiar with how your network is set up DHCP or static IP you can modify these settings using the at a later date If you are PrintServer s web unsure it is better to skip this section by clicking Next ET ll intServer Setup Wizard WPS54GU2 Figure 4 5 IP Settings Static IP address a fixed address assigned to a computer or device connected to a network A Dmisien of Caco Systems ie Set PrintServer s Password O The Wireless G PrintServer s password can be changed on this screen PrintServer SC073101 MERE po x Note if you do not wish to change the default continue vest Password password click Next to If you keep the Wireless G PrintServer s current to access its configurations PrintServer Setup Wizard WPS54GU2 Figure 4 6 Set PrintServer s Password Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 8 The Wireless Settings screen will appear In the SSID field enter your wireless network s SSID or name This is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network The SSID is case sensitive and should have 32 characters or fewer Wireless Settings z F Enter the PrintServer s wireless settings on
40. d if not installed and used according to 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 is found 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Caution Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by Linksys could void the user s authority to operate the device FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95 1 RF exposure limits the antenna s for this device must comply with the following e Access points with 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz integrated antenna must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons using the cable provided and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users must be provided with specific operations for satisfying RF exposure compliance Note Dual antennas used for diversity operation are not considered co located 66 INDUSTRY CANADA CANADA This Class B digit
41. d XP have their own IPP Client and there is no need to install the supplied IPP Client Software To use this IPP Client with the PrintServer follow this procedure 1 2 Start the Add Printer Wizard Select Network Printer and click Next to see the Locate your Printer screen as shown in Figure 7 5 Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your intranet and enter the URL of the IPP Server as follows where ip_address represents the IP Address of the IPP Server and 631 represents the port number Port 1 ip_address 631 ipp P1 NOTE These entries are case sensitive They must be entered as shown with ipp in lowercase and P1 in uppercase Chapter 7 Internet Printing Protocol IPP Windows IPP Client Setup Configure IPP Port x IPP Server Retry Interval IP Address Intranet or URL Intemet 5 EE fis2 1681 107 secs Select Device Port gt gt Parallel 1 Retry count Port Name IPP_1 92 168 1 107_P1 50 EI times Proxy Server FM Access IPP Server via Proxy Server Proxy Address Driver Version IPP 221 Port Number seve Cow Figure 8 4 Configure IPP Port Add Printer Wizard Locate Your Printer How do you want to locate your printer If you don t know the name of the printer you can search for one in the right location that has features you want What do you want to do Find a printer in the Directory C Type the printer name or click Next to browse for a p
42. der to upgrade the firmware with the latest features you need to go to the Linksys website and download the latest firmware at www linksys com Follow these steps 1 Go to the Linksys website at http www linksys com and download the latest firmware 2 To upgrade the firmware follow the steps in Appendix D Upgrading Firmware 47 Appendix B Wireless Security A Brief Overview Whenever data in the form of files emails or messages is transmitted over your wireless network it is open to attacks Wireless networking is inherently risky because it broadcasts information on radio waves J ust like signals from your cellular or cordless phone can be intercepted signals from your wireless network can also be compromised What are the risks inherent in wireless networking Read on What Are The Risks Computer network hacking is nothing new With the advent of wireless networking hackers use methods both old and new to do everything from stealing your bandwidth to stealing your data There are many ways this is done some simple some complex As a wireless user you should be aware of the many ways they do this Every time a wireless transmission is broadcast signals are sent out from your wireless PC or access point but not always directly to its destination The receiving PC or access point can hear the signal because it is within that radius J ust as with a cordless phone cellular phone or any kind of radio device anyone
43. e button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes rver Using the Web based Utility A Division of Casco Systema inc Femer Maon t0 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 WPSS4GU Internet Printing Setup Mail Server IP Address Account Name Account Password Verify Password Check Mad every 0 1 Grin Redirect unprintable Mail to D primer Printer Model Printer Port Perallel 1 La Coton E Print Banner Page pe C Mail response when printed Figure 6 9 Printer Internet Printing 24 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 The Printer Tab Logical Port The Logical Printers tab contains the logical printer settings of the PrintServer Configure them for each Logical Printer See Figure 6 10 The PrintServer has six logical or virtual printer ports For example you can have three different configurations for your parallel printer Logical Printer 1 for landscape orientation Logical Printer 2 for double sided copies and Logical Printer 3 for manual feed Then you will map Logical Printers 1 2 and 3 to the physical printer on the PrintServer s Parallel port Select Printer From the Logical Printer Port No drop down menu select the number 1 6 of the printer you wish to configure From the Port drop down menu select the PrintServer s physical port Parallel 1 or USB 1 Click the Get Data button to update the display with the current data for the selected logical pr
44. e that connects two different kinds of local networks such as a wireless network to a wired Ethernet network Broadband An always on fast Internet connection Browser A browser is an application program that provides a way to look at and interact with all the information on the World Wide Web 58 Buffer A block of memory that temporarily holds data to be worked on later when a device is currently too busy to accept the data Cable Modem A device that connects a computer to the cable television network which in turn connects to the Internet CSMA CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Avoidance A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data loss in a network CTS Clear To Send A signal sent by a device to indicate that it is ready to receive data Daisy Chain A method used to connect devices in a series one after the other Database A collection of data that is organized so that its contents can easily be accessed managed and updated DDNS Dynamic Domain Name System The capability of having a website FTP or e mail server with a dynamic IP address use a fixed domain name Default Gateway A device that forwards Internet traffic from your local area network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol that lets one device on a local network known as a DHCP server assign temporary IP addresses to the other network devices typically computers DMZ Demilitarized Zone Removes
45. ecom fr for procedure to follow 68 Chapter J Contact Information Need to contact Linksys Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at http www linksys com or ftp linksys com Can t find information about a product you want to buy on the web Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products Give our advice line a call at 800 546 5797 LINKSYS Or fax your request in to 949 261 8868 If you experience problems with any Linksys product you can call us at 800 326 7114 Don t wish to call You can e mail us at support linksys com If any Linksys product proves defective during its warranty period you can call the Linksys Return Merchandise Authorization department for obtaining a Return Authorization Number at 949 261 1288 Details on Warranty and RMA issues can be found in the Warranty Information section in this Guide 69
46. ect password in the field provided and click OK again After the password has been successfully entered the Configuration screen will appear as shown in Figure 8 12 It displays eight tabs System TCP IP AppleTalk NetBEUI Internet Printing Port Wireless and SNMP The tabs will be described below System Device Name Enter the Device Name in the field provided Comment Enter any comments in the Comment field Device Password To change the password select Change Device Password enter the new password in the Password field and then re enter the password in the Confirm Password field Protocol Select the protocol you want to use for your network TCP IP AppleTalk NetBEUI IPX SPX Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings When finished making your changes on this tab click the OK button to save these changes or click the Cancel button to undo your changes For more information click the Help button Verify Password a x Selected Device SC073101 Password Ey Figure 7 11 Verify Password Configuration Figure 7 12 Configuration System 33 Wir VVII eless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 TCP IP Figure 8 13 Dynamic IP Address DHCP If your network router is using DHCP to assign IP addresses select Dynamic IP Address DHCP By default Dynamic IP Address DHCP is enabled e Fixed IP Address If you need to assign the PrintSer
47. ection Changing the IPP Port Settings for details Connect to Printer xj The server on which the unknown printer resides does not have the correct printer driver installed IF you want to install the driver on your local computer click OK Co J cn Figure 8 6 Connect to Printer 45 Appendix Troubleshooting This appendix consists of Common Problems and Solutions Provided are possible solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the PrintServer Read the descriptions below to help you solve your problems If you can t find an answer here check the Linksys website at www linksys com Common Problems and Solutions If the PrintServer is not working correctly follow the advice in this chapter If you have trouble printing see Chapter 3 first and then go to Chapter 8 If this Troubleshooting section does not resolve your problem please see Appendix to contact Technical Support 1 All the LEDs on the front of the PrintServer are off Check the power supply and the power connection 2 The PrintServer s Status LED lights up orange or flashes continuously Reset the PrintServer Unplug the power supply and plug it back in or press the Reset button on the back of the PrintServer for approximately ten seconds 3 Iam using DHCP and the PrintServer gets an IP address conflict involving the PrintServer If the PrintServer is left on when the DHCP server is turned off t
48. eless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 5 The Choose Destination Location screen will appear as shown in Figure 8 3 Choose the location where the B Admin folder will be installed To install the driver in the default location click Next If you want the folder to be installed in a different location click the Browse button and select the location Then click Next Click Back to return to the previous screen Click Cancel to end the Bi Admin installation 6 The Select Program Folder screen shown in Figure 8 4 will appear An icon will be added to the program folder listed You may change the name for the program folder if you wish Click Next Click Back to return to the previous screen Click Cancel to end the Bi Admin installation 7 When the Bi Admin is installed the Setup Complete screen will appear Click Finish Chapter 8 Bi Admin Management Bi Admin Installation Choose Destination Location Setup will install BiAdmin in the following folder To install to this folder click Next TS ieta 1o RCE foldat cick Soren ee sect en You can choose not to install BiAdmin by clicking Cancel to exit etup Select Program Folder Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing Folders list Click Next to continue Figure 7 4 Select Program Folder 29 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 Starting the Bi Admin Management Utility Connected Pr
49. eless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 Starting the Print Driver Utility 1 Click Start Programs Print Server Utility and then Print Driver Setup If the Print Driver Setup icon has been created you can double click it instead 2 The Information screen will appear see Figure 5 6 Read the on screen information and then click OK 3 The Printer Port Setup screen will appear as shown in Figure 5 7 and list the PrintServer and its ports Select a printer port to add and then click Next If the PrintServer or printer isn t listed make sure that the cable connections are good and the PrintServer and printer are powered on 4 You will be informed that the PrintServer Port has been added successfully Click OK Chapter 5 Windows Driver Installation Starting the Print Driver Utility Information i Before you begin the Setup process make sure 1 The print server and the printer that connects to it are both powered on 2 The cable connections between them are connected properly Figure 5 6 Information Printer Port Setup a 50073101 ZB Pott 1 No Printer S Port 2 No Printer Indicates Port is already installed Select Next to change connected printer Ce ie Figure 5 7 Printer Port Setup 16 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 5 The Configure Printer Port screen will appear as shown in Figure 5 8 Your installed printer s will appear in the field Select the printer you want and click the
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51. else within that radius who has their device set to the same channel or bandwidth can also receive those transmission Wireless networks are easy to find Hackers know that in order to join a wireless network your wireless PC will typically first listen for beacon messages These are identifying packets transmitted from the wireless network to announce its presence to wireless nodes looking to connect These beacon frames are decrypted and contain much of the network s information such as the network s SSID Service Set Identifier and the IP address of the network PC or access point The SSID is analogous to the network s name With this information broadcast to anyone within range hackers are often provided with just the information they need to access that network One result of this seen in many large cities and business districts is called Warchalking This is the term used for hackers looking to access free bandwidth and free Internet access through your wireless network The marks they chalk into the city streets are well documented in the Internet and communicate exactly where available wireless bandwidth is located for the taking Even keeping your network settings such as the SSID and the channel secret won t prevent a hacker from listening for those beacon messages and stealing that information This is why most experts in wireless networking strongly recommend the use of WEP Wireless Equivalent Privacy WEP encryption
52. encryption characters are A through F and numbers 0 and 9 Advanced Users You may go to the Setup page of the web configuration for additional key settings intServer Setup Wizard w WPS54GU2 Figure 4 9 Wireless Security Settings WEP Key PrintServer SC073101 asomo IP Address DHCP Clert Subnet Mask Gateway Channel 6 Network Type Intrastructure sso WPS54GU2 Figure 4 10 Confirmation Chapter 4 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation 11 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 12 The Congratulations screen shown in Figure 4 11 will appear The setup is complete You will need to install the driver next Click User Install at the bottom of the Congratulations screen and go to Chapter 5 Windows Driver Installation 2491 Setup Wizard ver l WPS54GU2 Figure 4 11 Congratulations Chapter 4 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard 12 Installation Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 Chapter 5 Windows Driver Installation Overview This section installs the PrintServer s software on your Windows 98 Me 2000 or XP computers so they can use the PrintServer for print jobs The PrintServer is fully compatible with Windows 98 Me 2000 and XP At this point you must have the following the PrintServer hardware installed on your network If not see Chapter 3 Connecting the PrintServer TCP IP installed
53. er wireless security select the level of WEP encryption 64 Bit Keys or 128 Bit Keys and then enter a Passphrase If you use a Passphrase a WEP key will be automatically generated after you click the Next button The Passphrase is case sensitive and should have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer It must match the passphrase of your wireless network and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only You will have to enter the WEP key s manually on any non Linksys wireless products If you want to enter the WEP key manually then leave the Passphrase field blank you will be able to enter a WEP key on the following screen If you want to disable WEP encryption keep the default Disabled Click the Next button to continue Chapter 4 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation Wireless Security Settings Optional O Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is an encryption method wD used to secure your wireless network If your network uses WEP encryption then enter its WEP settings on this screen PrintServer SC073101 ETS Select the level of WEP encryption used A higher level of encryption means greater secunty It your network is not using WEP encryption keep the default setting Disabled Passphrase OERE here EE key The passphrase is case sensitive and should Sa Lait Dat n 16 characters pt artare re ag ee WEP key will be automatically generated and displayed after you click Next To manually enter
54. etwork Neighborhood or My Network Places depending upon the version of Windows you re running Windows Help provides complete instructions on adding PCs to your network 57 Appendix F Glossary 802 11a An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz 802 11b An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2 4GHz 802 11g An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps an operating frequency of 2 4GHz and backward compatibility with 802 11b devices Access Point Device that allows wireless equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network Also used to expand the range of a wireless network Adapter This is a device that adds network functionality to your PC Ad hoc A group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other peer to peer without the use of an access point Backbone The part of a network that connects most of the systems and networks together and handles the most data Bandwidth The transmission capacity of a given device or network Beacon Interval The frequency interval of the beacon which is a packet broadcast by a router to synchronize a wireless network Bit A binary digit Boot To start a device and cause it to start executing instructions Bridge A devic
55. f the device settings optionally save the device settings to a file or restore a previously saved file to the device If you click Device Status the Device Information screen in Figure 8 8 will appear A list of the PrintServer s device settings is displayed including Hardware ID Firmware version Protocol ID Default Name Server Name and MAC Address To save the information in a txt text file click the Save to file button To choose a different device that you configured click the Open button You may then browse for your file select it and then click Open The contents of the file will display on the right hand side of the screen To save the file to the PrintServer click Restore to Device Click the Exit button to return to the Bi Admin Management Utility screen For more information click the Help button Chapter 8 Bi Admin Management The Bi Admin Management Utility 4 BiAdmin Management Utility Figure 7 7 Bi Admin Management Utility Device Information ype 0073101 Laserwrter 0073101_P2Laserwmer TCPAP Info IP Address 192 168 5 104 Figure 7 8 Device Information 31 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 Printer Status This option allows you to view the printer status as well as set port and printer parameters x Selected Device SC073101 Passwort CC mea After the password has been successfully entered the Printer Status screen will appear as shown in Figure Figure 7 9 Verify
56. fice Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 The Front Panel The PrintServer s LEDs are located on the front panel Status LAN WLAN Parallel USB Cisco Systems Figure 2 2 PrintServer s Front Panel Green Orange If the Status LED is continuously lit green then the PrintServer is ready for use The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is booting up a system self test is running or the firmware is being upgraded It lights up orange when there is an error Green Orange If the LAN LED is continuously lit green the PrintServer is successfully connected to a device through the LAN port The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is actively sending or receiving data from the wired network It flashes orange when there are collisions detected on the LAN port Green The WLAN LED serves two purposes If the LED is continuously lit the PrintServer is successfully connected to the wireless network If the LED is flashing the PrintServer is actively sending or receiving data from the wireless network Green Orange The Parallel LED lights up green when there is a printer connected to the parallel port The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is sending data through the parallel port It lights up orange when there is a problem with the parallel printer Green Orange The USB LED lights up green when there is a printer connected to the USB port The LED flashes green when the PrintServer is sending data through the
57. had 80 users and you used four WEP keys a hacker would have access to only 4 of your wireless network resources In this way multiple keys reduce your liability Finally be sure to change your WEP key regularly once a week or once a day Using a dynamic WEP key rather than one that is static makes it even harder for a hacker to break into your network and steal your resources WEP Encryption There are two ways to enable WEP encryption for the PrintServer The first way is through the Setup Wizard and the second way is through the web based utility To use the Setup Wizard refer to Chapter 4 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard To use the web based utility follow these instructions 1 Click the Wireless tab of the web based utility 2 Click the Security tab See Figure B 2 3 From the WEP Encryption drop down menu select 64 Bit Keys 10 Hex chars or 128 Bit Keys 26 Hex chars depending on the level of encryption your wireless network uses 4 From the Security Mode drop down menu select your wireless network s authentication type Open System Shared Key or Auto If you are not sure which type to choose select Auto which will enable the PrintServer to automatically use Open System or Shared Key authentication depending on the authentication being used by your wireless network 5 Select the Default Transmit Key used by your wireless network 6 Enter a Passphrase in the Passphrase field and c
58. he Following IP Address IPAddress 0 0 o 0 Subnet Mask O 0 0 0 Gateway 0 0 0 0 Delay before reconnection attempt secs 2 0 255 Number of reconnection attempts 254 0 255 Figure 6 3 Protocol Tab TCP IP LINKSYS A Division of Osco Systems tre apa Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 wW AppleTalk Port 1 Pas alel Port Printer Object Type LaserWriter Communication Protocol O ascu Binary Port 2 USB Port Printer Object Type LaserWriter Communication Protocol O Asci Binary Figure 6 4 Protocol Tab AppleTalk 19 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 The Protocol Tab NetBEUI NetBEUI connection settings of the PrintServer are available on this tab See Figure 6 5 NetBEUI A Division of Caco Systems inc Ferrers Varios 40 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 wrsseGu2 TCPIP AppleTak NetBEUI SNMP Domain Name Enter the name of the domain that you want the PrintServer associated with in the Domain Name field Response Time 0 1 secs 0 0 255 Abort Print Job Error O Yes If you are unsure of the Domain Name you can find it out by looking on any computer already on the network In om Windows 98 right click Network Neighborhood and select Properties Under the Identification tab there will be listed that computer s name and the Domain to which it is connected For Windows Me 2000 or XP right click My Network Places In Windows Me choose Properties from the menu
59. he PrintServer will retain its IP address without informing the DHCP server Reset the PrintServer so it will obtain a new IP address This problem may also occur if you assigned a static IP address within the range used by the DHCP server If so use another address NOT within the range used by the DHCP server 4 The PrintServer s LAN LED is not lighting up Check your cabling and make sure that the Link LED on your hub or switch is lit 5 Aprinter connected to the PrintServer cannot print or prints garbage Do the following e Check the cable connection between the PrintServer and printer e Make sure the printer driver in the application program or Windows matches the printer e Make sure the cable distance is not too long less than 10 feet 6 The Configuration button on the Printer Status screen in Bi Admin is grayed out even though my printer is bi directional The button is unavailable until the printer has finished its print jobs and sits idle 46 7 To start over need to set the PrintServer to its factory default settings Unplug the PrintServer s power adapter Press the Reset button while you plug in the PrintServer s power adapter Continue to hold the Reset button for 10 seconds and then release it This will reset the password wireless and other settings on the PrintServer to the factory defaults In other words the PrintServer will revert to its original factory configuration 8 need to upgrade the firmware In or
60. her folder You can choose not to install Print Server Driver by clicking INTs Cancel to ext Setup PrintServer Utility Figure 5 3 Choose Destination Location Chapter 5 Windows Driver Installation 14 Installation Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 6 The Select Program Folder screen will appear as shown in Figure 5 4 An icon will be added to the program folder listed You may change the name for the program folder if you wish Click Next Select Program Folder Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the existing Click Back to return to the previous screen Click Cancel to end the driver installation Folders list Click Next to continue 7 When the driver is installed the Setup Complete screen Figure 5 5 will appear The Print Driver must still be configured so make sure that Configure Print Driver now is selected Click Finish to end the driver 3 LINKSYS installation and begin the driver configuration PrintServer Utility 7 ren Figure 5 4 Select Program Folder Setup Complete Setup has finished installing the Print Server Driver on your computer Before printing you must configure the Print Driver FN Configure Print Driver now LINKSYS PrintServer Utility p Click Finish to complete Setup B ron Figure 5 5 Setup Complete Chapter 5 Windows Driver Installation Installation 15 Wir
61. hether a particular IP address is online POP3 Post Office Protocol 3 A standard protocol used to retrieve e mail stored on a mail server Port 1 The connection point on a computer or networking device used for plugging in a cable or an adapter 2 The virtual connection point through which a computer uses a specific application on a server 61 PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet A type of broadband connection that provides authentication username and password in addition to data transport PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol A VPN protocol that allows the Point to Point Protocol PPP to be tunneled through an IP network This protocol is also used as a type of broadband connection in Europe Preamble Part of the wireless signal that synchronizes network traffic RJ 45 Registered J ack 45 An Ethernet connector that holds up to eight wires Roaming The ability to take a wireless device from one access point s range to another without losing the connection Router A networking device that connects multiple networks together such as a local network and the Internet RTS Request To Send A packet sent when a computer has data to transmit The computer will wait for a CTS Clear To Send message before sending data Server Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files printing communications and other services SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol The standard e m
62. i Admin Installation 1 Make sure you have no programs or applications running on your computer 2 If you haven t already done so insert the Setup CD ROM into the computer s CD ROM drive The Setup CD ROM should run automatically If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the box that appears enter D setupWizard exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive 3 When you see Figure 8 1 click Bi Admin Install to continue Click Exit to end the installation 4 The Welcome screen of the Bi Admin Setup program Figure 8 2 will appear first Click Cancel to quit the setup program and then close the open programs Click Next to continue with the Bi Admin installation Chapter 8 Bi Admin Management Overview PrintServer for USB2 0 Setup Wizard wc WPS54GU2 LINKSYS PrintServer Utility ra 7 ron Figure 7 1 Welcome ble utero n e This program will install Biddmin on your computer It is stongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue with the Setup program WARNING This ie pogan is protected by copyright law and Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any cae ma end in severe cia and ee ponalar and be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Next gt Cancel Figure 7 2 Bi Admin Setup Welcome 28 Wir
63. ing in through your wireless network as you did for the Internet Rather than connecting your access point to an unprotected switch swap those out for a router with a built in firewall The router will show the access point coming in through its Internet port and its firewall will protect your network from any transmissions entering via your wireless network 52 PCs unprotected by a firewall router should at least run firewall software and all PCs should run up to date antiviral software 8 WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is often looked upon as a panacea for wireless security concerns This is overstating WEP s ability Again this can only provide enough security to make a hacker s job more difficult WEP encryption implementation was not put in place with the 802 11 standard This means that there are about as many methods of WEP encryption as there are providers of wireless networking products In addition WEP is not completely secure One piece of information still not encrypted is the MAC address which hackers can use to break into a network by spoofing or faking the MAC address Programs exist on the Internet that are designed to defeat WEP The best known of these is AirSnort In about a day AirSnort can analyze enough of the wireless transmissions to crack the WEP key J ust like a dictionary building attack the best prevention for these types of programs is by not using static settings periodically changing WEP keys SSID
64. inter Details e Pre string Hex Enter the printer control string in hexadecimal characters to be sent to the printer before each print job This string cannot exceed 30 characters e Post String Hex Enter the printer control string in hexadecimal characters to be sent to the printer after each print job This string cannot exceed 30 characters Convert LF to CR LF If checked LF line feed characters are changed to CR LF carriage return line feed Click the Save button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes the PrintServer Usin Port g the Web based Utility The Printer Tab L LINKSYS A Division of Cisco Systeme toc Logical ______ Port Setup Protocol selena Status Logical Printer No 1 v GetDeis Port Porallel1 v a Sm Pre string Hex Post string Hex C Convent UF to CRAF Figure 6 10 Printer Logical Port 25 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 The Status Tab Device The Device tab allows you to view information about the PrintServer No values can be changed on this screen This screen is for information only See Figure 6 11 Clicking the Refresh button causes the PrintServer to retrieve this information again The Status Tab Printer The Printer tab allows you to view information about the Printers No values can be changed on this screen This screen is for information only See Figure 6 12 Click the Print Test Page
65. irmware file On the Upgrade screen click the Upgrade button Click the Cancel button to cancel the firmware upgrade For more information click the Help button e Refresh This option allows you to refresh the device list after you change the name or IP address of a device The screen does not refresh automatically e Exit This option allows you to exit the Bi Admin program InitDevice The available options are Reset Device Restore to Factory Default Attached Remote and Connected Protocol If you click Attached Remote the screen in Figure 8 23 appears To add a cross segment print server enter its IP address in the fields provided and click the Set button Click Cancel to undo any changes For more information click the Help button Diagnostic Diagnostic allows you to print a test page from either of the PrintServer s ports Help The two options are Help Topics and About Bi Admin These help files offer extensive advice and details about all of the PrintServer s functions and capabilities Linksys LNE100TX Fast Ethernet Adapter LN Figure 7 21 Detected LAN Cards BIN File Information Figure 7 22 BIN File Information x IP Address E fo fo p cane Help Figure 7 23 Add Cross Segment PrintServer 41 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 Chapter 8 Internet Printing Protocol IPP Overview Internet Printing Protocol IPP is a standards based system that allows remote printing from
66. ld enter the name of the SNMP community which is usually public or private To designate a severity level click the checkbox next to Enable with Severity level From the following drop down menu select the desired level of severity with 1 meaning least severe Click the Save button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility 21 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 The Wireless Tab Basic This screen allows you to change the PrintServer s basic wireless settings Configuration The PrintServer s Regulatory Domain and MAC Address are listed and cannot be changed In the SSID field enter the name of your wireless network This is the unique name shared by all devices in a wireless network The SSID is case sensitive and should have 32 characters or fewer If your network is set to ad hoc mode select your network s channel setting from the Channel No drop down menu The Network Type setting shows a choice of two wireless modes Select Infrastructure if you want the PrintServer to communicate using an access point or wireless router Select Ad Hoc if you want the PrintServer to communicate without using an access point or wireless router Click the Save button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes Chapter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility The Wireless Tab Basic For Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 WPsseGu
67. lick the Generate Keys button The Passphrase is case sensitive and should have 16 alphanumeric characters or fewer 7 If you do not want to use a Passphrase then enter the WEP keys manually in the Key 1 to Key 4 fields Each WEP key must consist of valid hexadecimal characters the letters A through F and numbers 0 through 9 For 64 bit WEP encryption the key must consist of exactly 10 hexadecimal characters For 128 bit WEP encryption the key must consist of exactly 26 hexadecimal characters 8 Click the Save button to apply your changes A Divinion of Cisco Systems inc Security Important Always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key or your wireless network will not function properly Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 WEP Encryption Secunty Moce Default Transmit Key 1 2 3 4 Passphrase Figure B 2 Wireless Tab Security 54 Appendix C About Bi Directional Printing Normal printing only sends print signals from a PC to a printer Bi directional printing also called bitronic printing refers to a printer s ability to do just the opposite talk back to a PC to notify it of a print job status paper jams etc This two way communication technology can be found in HP IBM Panasonic and other laser or color printers where close contact between the PC and printer is key In color printing for example the printe
68. lowing anyone to log into your wireless network In this case however anyone includes hackers So don t broadcast the SSID A default SSID is set on your wireless devices by the factory The Linksys default SSID is linksys Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use Changing your SSID regularly will force any hacker attempting to gain access to your wireless network to start looking for that new SSID With these three steps in mind please remember that while SSIDs are good for segmenting networks they fall short with regards to security Hackers can usually find them quite easily 6 MAC addresses Enable MAC address filtering if your wireless products allow it MAC address filtering will allow you to provide access to only those wireless nodes with certain MAC addresses This makes it harder for a hacker using a random MAC address or spoofing faking a MAC address 7 Firewalls Once a hacker has broken into your wireless network if it is connected to your wired network they ll have access to that too This means that the hacker has effectively used your wireless network as a backdoor through your firewall which you ve put in place to protect your network from just this kind of attack via the Internet You can use the same firewall technology to protect your wired network from hackers com
69. nd enter the PrintServer s IP address in the Address field Then press Enter insert the Setup CD ROM and when the Welcome screen appears click Setup Wizard Follow the instructions until you reach the Wireless G PrintServer Setup screen Note the IP address and then click Back until you reach the Welcome screen Click Exit NOTE Use the PrintServer s IP address that you noted when you ran the Setup Wizard Otherwise You will be asked to enter a User name and Password see Figure 6 1 Leave the User name field blank and enter admin in the Password field Then click the OK button The Setup Tab The first screen that appears is the Setup tab and allows you to change the PrintServer s general settings Device Name Enter the PrintServer s name in the field provided The name is located on a sticker on the bottom of the PrintServer Password To change the PrintServer s password enter the current password in the Current Password field Enter the new password in the New Password field and then enter the new password again in the Verify Password field Protocols Check the box es for AppleTalk or NetBEUI if they are used by your network Click the Save button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes 5 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility pter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Connect to 192 168 5 104 NeedPassword User name i Password coocoo C Remember m
70. nd individual users vulnerable to attack All a hacker needs is a packet sniffer software available on the Internet along with other freeware or shareware hacking utilities available on the Internet to acquire your WEP keys and other network information to defeat security J amming Attacks J amming Attacks when a powerful signal is sent directly into your wireless network can effectively shut down your wireless network This type of attack is not always intentional and can often come about simply due to the technology This is especially possible in the 2 4 GHz frequency where phones baby monitors and microwave ovens can create a great deal of interference and jam transmissions on your wireless network One way to resolve this is by moving your wireless devices into the 5 GHz frequency which is dedicated solely to information transmissions 49 Active Attacks Hackers use Active Attacks for three purposes 1 stealing data 2 using your network and 3 modifying your network so it s easier to hack in the next time In an Active Attack the hacker has gained access to all of your network settings SSID WEP keys etc and is in your network Once in your wireless network the hacker has access to all open resources and transmitted data on the network In addition if the wireless network s access point is connected to a switch the hacker will also have access to data in the wired network Further spammers can use your Internet c
71. no 1 Y GetData IP Address 0 0 0 0 The appropriate MIB file must be imported into your SNMP management program using the Import Compile Community pubic command Check your program s documentation for details on this procedure The MIB file is named Mib2p mib porese__ NctAcconsbts ii and is provided in the MiB folder on the Setup CD ROM Receiver No 1 _GetDota IP Address 0 0 0 0 General Enter the name of the contact person in the SysContact field Enter the location of the contact person in Community public the SysLocation field C Enabie wan Sevetylevet Management Stations Select the number of the management station from the Station No drop down menu 1 4 Click the Get Data button to display the information for the selected station Figure 6 6 Protocol Tab SNMP In the IP Address fields enter the IP address of the management station with the SNMP program installed In the Community field enter the name of the SNMP community which is usually public or private From the Access drop down menu select the desired level of access for this management station Not Accessible Read only or Read Write Trap Receivers Select the number of the trap receiver from the Receiver No drop down menu 1 4 Click the Get Data button to display the information for the selected trap receiver In the IP Address fields enter the IP address of the trap receiver that will be sent the trap messages or notifications In the Community fie
72. ntry created by the installation A screen like the one shown in Figure 7 2 will be displayed IPP Server Retry Interval IP Address Intranet or URL Intemet 5 Ee fis2 1681 107 secs Select Device Port gt gt Parallel 1 Retry count Port Name IPP_1 92 168 1 107_P1 50 times Proxy Server I Access IPP Server via Proxy Server Proxy Address Driver Version IPP 221 Port Number seve Cow Figure 8 1 Configure IPP Port 42 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 2 Enter the IP Address or URL of the IPP Server 3 If Internet access from your location is via a Proxy Server check Access IPP Server via Proxy Server and Fonero Vernon 6020 enter details of your Proxy Server This will be the same as your browser configuration USB 1 4 Click Select Device Port to view the available ports on the IPP Server and select the appropriate port See Figure 7 2 connection to the IPP Server will be established at this time 5 Click OK to create the IPP port on your system You will see a message confirming that the port has been created and then you will see Figure 7 3 Figure 8 2 Output Select 6 Perform one of these steps S AddPort Select an existing printer to use the new port and click OK OR Created IPP Port P 92 168 1 107_P1 Click the Add New Printer button to create a new printer that will use the IPP port This will start the Add Printer Wizard Follow the prompts to complete the proce
73. on 30 31 42 42 42 46 46 48 48 55 56 58 64 65 69 List of Figures Figure 2 1 PrintServer s Back Panel Figure 2 2 PrintServer s Front Panel Figure 3 1 Connecting to the LAN Port Figure 3 2 Connecting to the USB Port Figure 3 3 Connecting to the Parallel Port Figure 3 4 Connecting to the Power Port Figure 4 1 Welcome Figure 4 2 Wireless G PrintServer Setup Figure 4 3 Password Figure 4 4 Basic Settings Figure 4 5 IP Settings Figure 4 6 Set PrintServer s Password Figure 4 7 Wireless Settings Figure 4 8 Wireless Security Settings Figure 4 9 Wireless Security Settings WEP Key Figure 4 10 Confirmation Figure 4 11 Congratulations Figure 5 1 Welcome Figure 5 2 Driver Setup Welcome Figure 5 3 Choose Destination Location Figure 5 4 Select Program Folder Figure 5 5 Setup Complete Figure 5 6 Information Figure 5 7 Printer Port Setup Figure 5 8 Configure Printer Port Figure 6 1 Password to Access Web based Utility Figure 6 2 Setup Figure 6 3 Protocol Tab TCP IP Figure 6 4 Protocol Tab AppleTalk Figure 6 5 Protocol Tab NetBEUI WO o I I OO OO NTU UWI UI A w Figure 6 6 Protocol Tab SNMP Figure 6 7 Wireless Tab Basic Figure 6 8 Wireless Tab Security Figure 6 9 Printer Internet Printing Figure 6 10 Printer Logical Port Figure 6 11 Status Tab Device Figure 6 12 Status Tab Printer Figure 6 13 Status Tab Wireless Figure 6 14 Exit Figure
74. on each of your computers an IP address assigned to each of the computers on your network an IP address assigned to the PrintServer by you or your network router By default the PrintServer has DHCP enabled so the network router will automatically assign an IP address If you need to manually assign an IP address run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD ROM or go to Chapter 7 Bi Admin Management HAVE YOU already set up your printer Linksys recommends that you set up your printer and install your printer s driver before you install the PrintServer s driver Itis assumed that your CD ROM drive s letter name is designated as D If your CD ROM drive is named another letter replace all instances of D with the appropriate letter If you need to install the PrintServer s driver on computers without a CD ROM drive you can create a setup disk by using a computer with a CD ROM drive to copy the contents of D Driver PTP onto a floppy disk Installation 1 Make sure you have no programs or applications running on your computer 2 If you haven t already done so insert the Setup CD ROM into the computer s CD ROM drive The Setup CD ROM should run automatically If it does not click the Start button and choose Run In the field that appears enter D setupWizard exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive 24 GHz 3 When you see Figure 5 1 click User Install to continue Click Exit to end the installation PrintServer fo
75. onnection and your ISP s mail server to send tens of thousands of e mails from your network without your knowledge Lastly the hacker could make hacking into your network even easier by changing or removing safeguards such as MAC address filters and WEP encryption He can even steal passwords and user names for the next time he wants to hack in Dictionary Building or Table Attacks Dictionary building or Table attacks is a method of gaining network settings SSID WEP keys etc by analyzing about a day s worth of network traffic mostly in the case of business networks Over time the hacker can build up a table of network data and be able to decrypt all of your wireless transmissions This type of attack is more effective with networks that transmit more data such as businesses Man in the Middle Attacks A hacker doesn t need to log into your network as a user he can appear as one of the network s own access points setting himself up as the man in the middle To do this the hacker simply needs to rig an access point with your network s settings and send out a stronger signal that your access point In this way some of your network s PCs may associate with this rogue access point not knowing the difference and may begin sending data through it and to this hacker The trade off for the convenience and flexibility wireless networking provides is the possibility of being hacked into through one of the methods described here With wi
76. otocol 1 To start the Bi Admin program click Start Programs Print Server Utility and then Bi Admin l Management Utility If the Bi Admin Management Utility icon has been created you can just double click it M ircre I a instead You can drag the shortcut icon onto your Desktop for easy access to the Bi Admin Management Utility Lox Cane He 2 When the Bi Admin Management Utility appears it will ask for the Connected Protocol See Figure 8 5 Make sure the box next to TCP IP is checked Click the OK button Figure 7 5 Connected Protocol 3 The Bi Admin Management Utility will automatically scan the network for the PrintServer See Figure 8 6 N Searching for device Please wait Figure 7 6 Searching for Device Chapter 8 Bi Admin Management 30 Starting the Bi Admin Management Utility Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 The Bi Admin Management Utility The Bi Admin Management Utility screen will appear next Any hardware found on the network will appear on the left hand side of the screen as shown in Figure 8 7 The Utility can be managed from this screen The menu and icon options will be explained in this section Menu Options Main The options are Device Status Printer Status Configure Upgrade Refresh and Exit These options are the same as the icons that are displayed below the menu options viewed from left to right and are described below Device Status This option allows you to view all o
77. r informs the PC of its constant status in order to mix color inks correctly for optimal quality output Bi directional communication communication from a printer to a PC is normally handled by a combination of the printer hardware and special software on your computer Bi directional printers generally have highly advanced parallel interfaces These printers often require special parallel ports in order to take full advantage of their features Using a bi directional printer on a network poses unique challenges Unlike a direct PC to printer connection during which a bi directional printer can easily send its signals back to the host PC through the computer s parallel port which is normally located only a few feet away from the printer a networked printer faces the problem of having to route messages bound for a particular PC through a large array of hubs switches file servers and computers Unfortunately most printers are not equipped to handle the complexities of printer to PC communication across a network That does not mean that they can t be used on a network however Linksys designed the PrintServers to function with both regular as well as bi directional printers Standard print servers cannot work with bi directional printers but the PrintServer features a custom design to support both parallel as well as bi directional parallel interfaces However the PrintServer cannot pass messages from the printer back to the printing PC
78. r USB2 0 Setup Wizard ver WPS54GU2 Figure 5 1 Welcome Windows Driver Installation 13 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 4 The Welcome screen of the driver installation program Figure 5 2 will appear first Click Cancel to quit the Welcome setup program and then close the open programs Click Next to continue with the driver installation Oe katie ee This program will install Print Server Driver on your 5 The Choose Destination Location screen as shown in Figure 5 3 will appear Choose the location where the COC driver s folder will be installed To install the driver in the default location click Next If you want the folder to Ne song teconinsricia Mh vou ent all Windom roues be installed in a different location click the Browse button and select the location Then click Next before running this Setup program Ree earch whine pope id rare x s 5 5 am Click Back to return to the previous screen Click Cancel to end the driver installation Sir WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and intemational treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any porton of R pa resh in savore Cha and mmr ron and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law Ker Choose Destination Location Setup will install Print Server Driver in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select anot
79. r of times that the PrintServer will attempt to connect to the network Enter your chosen values in the fields provided Click the Save button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes The Protocol Tab AppleTalk AppleTalk is a network communications protocol that allows computers to talk to each other using Ethernet Typically only Macintoshes use AppleTalk although other platforms can use it if they have the necessary third party software See Figure 6 4 Communication Port 1 is the parallel port while Port 2 is the USB port The PrintServer s two ports have the same settings to configure for AppleTalk The Printer Object Type can be obtained from the manufacturer of the printer Enter the type of printer in the field provided For each printer connected to the PrintServer you will choose the Communications Protocol that allows the devices on the network to communicate Select the type of Communication Protocol you will use ASCII or Binary for each printer according to the recommendation of the printer s manufacturer For more information refer to the printer s documentation Click the Save button to apply your changes or click Cancel to cancel your changes Chapter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility The Protocol Tab TCP IP A Dn sion of Osco Systema tac TCP IP Protocol Wuclens TCP ApoleTak NelEEUI SNMP Obtain an IP Address Automatically Use t
80. reless networks even with WEP encryption open to the persistent hacker how can you protect your data The following section will tell you how to do just that Maximizing Wireless Security Security experts will all tell you the same thing Nothing is guaranteed No technology is secure by itself An unfortunate axiom is that building the better mousetrap can often create a better mouse This is why in the 50 examples below your implementation and administration of network security measures is the key to maximizing wireless security No preventative measure will guarantee network security but it will make it more difficult for someone to hack into your network Often hackers are looking for an easy target Making your network less attractive to hackers by making it harder for them to get in will make them look elsewhere How do you do this Before discussing WEP let s look at a few security measures often overlooked 1 Network Content Now that you know the risks assumed when networking wirelessly you should view wireless networks as you would the Internet Don t host any systems or provide access to data on a wireless network that you wouldn t put on the Internet 2 Network Layout When you first lay out your network keep in mind where your wireless PCs are going to be located and try to position your access point s towards the center of that network radius Remember that access points transmit indiscriminately in a radius pl
81. rinter Nwe Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your intranet URL up 71117 0 32 631 pp P1 Lu ie _ coe Figure 8 5 Locate Your Printer 44 4 If the connection can be established and the printer on that port is online the dialog box shown in Figure 7 6 will be displayed This screen notifies you that the printer driver is not installed Click the OK button 5 Select the printer manufacturer and model to match the printer connected to the appropriate port on the IPP Server 6 Click Next and complete the Wizard The IPP printer is now ready for use Using IPP Printers The IPP Printer can be selected and used like any other Windows printer If the IPP Server is not on your network your Internet connection needs to be active If you wish to check the availability of the remote IPP Server you can use the Query IPP Printer program installed with the Add IPP Port program An IPP Server may be unavailable for any of the following reasons e tis powered off A printer problem has caused the IPP Server to cease responding and a restart reboot is required The Server s IP Address has changed e The Internet connection for the IPP Server is down e Network congestion causes the connection attempt to time out If using the supplied IPP Client software there are two settings Retry Interval and Retry Count which can be adjusted if you have problems connecting to the IPP Server See the previous s
82. rvers is selected and your PrintServer is listed by its default server name Next to the PrintServer s Server Name is its IP Address Note the IP Address so you can use it to access the PrintServer s web based utility as described in Chapter 6 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Web based Utility If you have previously configured the Print Server select List all compatible Print Servers Click Next to continue Click the Refresh button to refresh the screen Click Back to return to the previous screen Chapter 4 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard Installation PrintServer for USB2 0 Setup Wizard cuirs WPS54GU2 Figure 4 1 Welcome A Dmisien of Casco Systems ne Wireless G PrintServer Setup The Setup Wizard will automatically detect your network settings to configure the Wireless G PrintServer Select PrintServer Note If you have not amp Ust only new uncontigured Print Servers Changed we name othe List ai compatible Print Servers the name shown is the Default Server Name 1921685104 WPSSOUZ This is shown on a sicker on the base of the rintServer Setup Wizard wee WPS54GU2 Figure 4 2 Wireless G PrintServer Setup IP address the address used to identify a computer or device on a network Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 4 The Password screen Figure 4 3 will appear next Enter the default password admin in the field provided Click Enter PASSWORD 5
83. ss Make sure that the new printer uses the IPP port Connect Device SES Installation is now complete w ur a Printer H TT PACKAR T To create additional IPP ports repeat the entire procedure Wc HEME D DESKET HA The Proxy Server and other options are set individually for each IPP port Select Printer to use this Port hp deskjet 3820 series Add _ Cancel Figure 8 3 AddPort Chapter 7 Internet Printing Protocol IPP 43 Windows IPP Client Setup Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 Changing the IPP Port Settings After the IPP port is created you can reach the Configure IPP Port screen by performing these steps 1 2 3 Open the Printers folder Start gt Settings gt Printers Right click IPP Printer and select Properties Click the Port Settings or Configure Port button Details or Port tab depending on your version of Windows The Configure IPP Port screen shown in Figure 7 4 will appear There are two Settings Retry Interval and Retry Count which can be adjusted if you have problems connecting to the IPP Server The Retry Interval sets the time interval in seconds between connection attempts Increase this number if you have a poor connection or the remote server is very busy The Retry Count sets how many connection attempts will be made Increase this number if you have a poor connection or the remote server is very busy IPP Client Setup for Windows 2000 and XP Windows 2000 an
84. the firmware file you want to use View the BIN File Information screen and click the OK button if you have selected the correct firmware file Click the Cancel button to select a different firmware file On the Upgrade screen click the Upgrade button Click the Cancel button to cancel the firmware upgrade For more information click the Help button Appendix D Upgrading Firmware Selected Device Current Version 6030 Ute Upgrade Cancel Help Figure D 1 Upgrade Firmware inksys LNE100TX Fast Ethemet Adapter LN HP EN12070 TX PCI 10 100 Fast Ethemet A Figure D 3 BIN File Information 56 Appendix E Windows Help All Linksys wireless products require Microsoft Windows Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix TCP IP TCP IP is a set of instructions or protocol all PCs follow to communicate over a network This is true for wireless networks as well Your PCs will not be able to utilize wireless networking without having TCP IP enabled Windows Help provides complete instructions on enabling TCP IP Shared Resources If you wish to share printers folder or files over your network Windows Help provides complete instructions on utilizing shared resources Network Neighborhood My Network Places Other PCs on your network will appear under N
85. this screen make Select the channel at which the network broadcasts its wireless signal available only if you selected Ad Hoc sure they match the settings of your wireless network I you are for the Network Type setting SOE Ae SARS A NS Sees PrintServer SC073101 The Network Type setting shows a choice of two wireless modes Select Infrastructure if you want the sr gas Printserver to communicate using an access point or wireless router Select Ad Hoc if you want the Vurdess Sec MEME your network sett aoc mode then select chanel i i i A i can be configured from the drop down menu your network is experiencing poor PrintServer to communicate without using an access point or wireless router wae Ba hee aera n sens diego ie dates ceased PEE se rent in tec ent tr Click the Next button to continue rare Nyon estes ony hes weleesemseyed gg computers select Ad Hoc r Setup Wizard cow WPS54GU2 Figure 4 7 Wireless Settings SSID your wireless network s name Infrastructure configuration in which a wireless network is bridged to a wired network via an access point Ad hoc a group of wireless devices communicating directly to each other peer to peer without the use of an access point Chapter 4 Configuring the PrintServer Using the Setup Wizard 9 Installation Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 9 The Wireless Security Settings screen shown in Figure 4 8 will appear If you want to enable WEP encryption for great
86. try count 254 Get Defaults Figure 7 13 Configuration TCP IP 34 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 Apple Talk Figure 8 14 Zone Name Typically only Macintoshes use AppleTalk although other platforms can use it if they have the necessary third party software installed Enter the Zone Name in the field provided Port Setting Select the port number from the drop down menu The Printer Type can be obtained from the manufacturer of the printer Enter the type of printer in the Printer Type field For each printer connected to the PrintServer you will choose the Communications Protocol that allows the devices on the network to communicate Select the type of Communication Protocol you will use ASCII or Binary for each printer according to the recommendation of the printer s manufacturer For more information refer to the printer s documentation Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings When finished making your changes on this tab click the OK button to save these changes or click the Cancel button to undo your changes For more information click the Help button Chapter 8 Bi Admin Management The Bi Admin Management Utility Configuration System TCP IP AppleTalk NetBEUI Intemet Printing Port Wireless SNMP Selected Device C073101 Zone Name zoneil Pott Setting Selected Pott Printer Type Get Defaults Figure 7 14 Configuration AppleTalk
87. ty String field enter the name of the SNMP community which is usually public or private For the Trap Option setting select Enable or Disable For the Trap Severity setting select the desired level of severity with 1 meaning least severe Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings When finished making your changes on this tab click the OK button to save these changes or click the Cancel button to undo your changes For more information click the Help button Configuration System TCP IP AppleTalk NetBEUI Intemet Printing Port Wireless SNMP Selected Device C073101 Manager IP Address fo fo fo fo Community Sting public Access Permission C Read Only C Read Write NotAccessible Get Defauks Figure 7 19 Configuration SNMP 40 Wirele ss G PrintServer for USB 2 0 e Upgrade You may use this option to upgrade the firmware of the PrintServer Follow these instructions 1 2 On the Upgrade screen shown in Figure 8 20 click the Files button The Detected LAN Cards screen will appear as shown in Figure 8 21 Select the LAN card the PrintServer is connected to and then click the OK button Follow the on screen instructions and select the firmware file you want to use View the BIN File Information screen see Figure 8 22 and click the OK button if you have selected the correct firmware file Click the Cancel button to select a different f
88. ver a fixed IP address also known as static IP address select Fixed IP Address and enter the appropriate values under IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Make sure the IP Address and Subnet Mask are appropriate for your network If you change the PrintServer s IP address make sure you that you reconnect to the PrintServer using that new IP address Otherwise you will not be communicating with the PrintServer In most cases the Gateway IP address is the IP address of your router and you should complete the Gateway field if you will use the PrintServer for Internet printing To find out your router s IP address consult your router s documentation TCP session If your TCP session has ended you can attempt a new connection In the Retry interval field enter how often you want the PrintServer to attempt a connection In the Retry count field enter the maximum number of attempts Click the Get Defaults button if you want to cancel your changes and use the default settings When finished making your changes on this tab click the OK button to save these changes or click the Cancel button to undo your changes For more information click the Help button Configuration System TCP IP AppleTalk NetBEUI Intemet Printing Port Wireless SNMP Selected Device SC073101 Dynamic IP Address DHCP C Fixed IP Address IP Address Pe Ex SubretMaske P P pP P Gateway Ad ess P P pP P TCP session Retry intervat FR iec Re
89. y password Figure 6 1 Password to Access Web based Utility Femeare Varron 0009 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 WrsseGu2 selena Printer Status 0073101 Current Password New Password oo Verify Password Enable TCPAP El AppleTalk Eneseu Figure 6 2 Setup 18 Wireless G PrintServer for USB 2 0 The Protocol Tab TCP IP Click the TCP IP tab to view or change the TCP IP values of the PrintServer See Figure 6 3 IP Address If your network router is using DHCP to assign IP addresses select Obtain an IP Address Automatically By default Obtain an IP Address Automatically is enabled If you need to assign the PrintServer a fixed IP address also known as static IP address select Use the Following IP Address and enter the appropriate values under IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Make sure the IP Address and Subnet Mask are appropriate for your network If you change the PrintServer s IP address make sure you that you reconnect to the PrintServer using that new IP address Otherwise you will not be communicating with the PrintServer In most cases the Gateway IP address is the IP address of your router and you should complete the Gateway field if you will use the PrintServer for Internet printing To find out your router s IP address consult your router s documentation Connection You can set how long you want the PrintServer to wait between connection attempts You can also specify the numbe

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