TRENDnet TE100-P1U manual

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    TE100-P1U Quick Inst allation Guide[...]

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    T able of Contents T able of Contents V ersion 03.24.06 English ...................................................................................................... T roubleshooting ........................................................................................ 1 1 2 3 5 7 1. Before Y ou Start 2. How to Connect ..........................[...]

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    1. Before Y ou Start English 1 TE Quick Installation Guide Utility CD-ROM Power Adapter (5V , 2.5A) 100-P1U Package Content System Requirements 10/100Mbps USB 2.0 Print Server (TE100-P1U) Workstations with Fast Ethernet Adapter (TE100-PCIWN) *Mac Systems are only compatible with Post-Script printers USB Printer Cable/DSL 4-Port Broadband Router (TW[...]

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    2. How to Connect English 2 Note: Please power off all printers before connecting them to the print server . 1. Connect a RJ-45 network cable from a Switch/Router to the LAN port of the Print Server . 2. Connect the USB Printer to the USB port of the Print Server . 3. Connect the AC Power Adapter to the Print Server and then to a power outlet. 4. P[...]

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    English 3 1. Insert the Utility CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM Drive and then click Install Utility . Follow the InstallSheild Wizard instructions. Click Finish . 2. Click Start > All Programs > PS- Utility , and then click PS-Utility . 3. Configure the Print Server Note: The Print Server can be managed using the PS-Utility or a web [...]

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    5. Write down the Server Name and Port Name . 4. Click Show Web Setup. English 4 Print Server configuration is now complete.[...]

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    English 5 4. Add the Network Printer to your PC Note: For TCP/IP Printing instructions, please consult the User ’s Guide included on the Utility CD-ROM. Windows 2000/XP 1. Go into the Control Panel and double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. Click Add Printer and then click Next . 2. Select Network Printer and then click Next . 3. Select Connec[...]

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    English 6 Add Network Printer is now complete. For detailed information regarding the TE100-P1U configuration and advanced settings, please refer to the User's Guide included on the Utility CD-ROM or TRENDnet's website at www .trendnet.com 6. Click Finish. 5. Select the appropriate driver for your printer and then click OK. 7. Repeat step[...]

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    Q1. A1. Q2. A2. Q3. A3. Q4. A4. I correctly typed in the print server name and printer name, but I still cannot add a network printer . What should I do? Double check your hardware connections; make sure that the print server and printer are powered ON and are properly connected. Also verify that the spelling of the server name and printer name are[...]

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    Copyright ©2006. All Rights Reserved. TRENDnet. 3 1 35 Kashiwa Street T orr ance, C A 90505 USA T RE N D n e t T e ch n i ca l S u pp o r t P r o d uc t War r a n t y Re gi s t r a ti o n Please take a moment t o regist er your product online. Go to TRENDne t’s website at http://www .trendne t.com Tech Support Hours 24/7 Toll Free Tech Support C[...]