- Download the software from Cisco website (WPS54G) . Actually version doesn't matter, since they both point to same file.
- Setupwizard is a Windows executable, which includes two functions: setup Printer Server and Setup computer for printing to WPS54G (printer interface driver to WPS54G). Of course, the initial set up for Printer server will need wired connection to wireless router/switch, however the USB connection to physical printer is not necessary. Setupwizard should find the Printer Server with DHCP IP, if not then, you might need to reset the Printer Server by powering off and pushing the reset hole with small pin. The default password for printer server is admin with user name admin or the just leave it blank(Don't bother to change it). Later you will have option to set static IP for Printer Server.After you correctly completed Wireless settings for printer server, the process will ask you to disconnect wired connection, and re-powered printer server, Wi-Fi will take over the IP assigned to wired connection before.
- Setupwizard could continue to setup computer for printer interface driver, while this process could be stopped by third-party firewall (such as Symantec Endpoint Protection), so you might need to disable it or add exception for Setupwizard at the firewall settings.Once the physical printer behind the Printer Server is connected via USB and detected by Setupwizard, it will ask for printer driver if you did not install it previously.
- Process above only refers to Windows client process. If you need to print from Mac or Linux workstation, the major challenge is to find the Printer Server IP, then you could use the web interface to configure Printer Server. From Mac, Print & Fax has option for IP printer, with LPD it will finish the rest. From Linux, CUPS will do the similar job.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Cisco LinkSys WPS54G Wireless Printer Server
Got a used one from eBay, and works well. Here is the details.
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