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Chapter 4
Client PC Configuration
The chapter details the client configuration required on LAN clients to use the
printer or printers attached to the Print Server.
Overview
Before performing client configuration, the following conditions must be met:
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Print Server must be installed on your network.
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Print Server must be configured (refer to Chapter 3).
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Both the Print Server and the attached printer must be powered ON.
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If the client PC uses a Wireless connection to communicate with the Print Server,
the PC's wireless settings must be correct, as described below.
Wireless Settings for client PCs
The FPS-2PUW / FPS-2PUWG incorporate Wireless Stations for IEEE 802.11b/g de-
vices. This section is only relevant to users of the FPS-2PUW and FPS-2PUWG.
To print to the FPS-2PUW or FPS-2PUWG, Wireless stations must ensure that the
following Wireless Settings are correct.
Ad-hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode
SSID Must match the other Wireless sta-
tions, unless the SSID is null or
"any".
If its SSID is null or "any", a Wire-
less station can join any Ad-hoc
group.
Must match the Access
Point.
Channel Should match the other Wireless
stations.
However, when joining an existing
ad-hoc group, a Wireless station
must use the Channel in use, rather
than its own Channel.
Access Point sets the
Channel used.
Wireless stations automati-
cally locate the correct
channel.
WEP Settings Must match the other Wireless sta-
tions. Must match the Access
Point.
To change these settings on your PC, use the software provided with your Wireless
card.
If your PC's wireless settings are not correct, you will not be able to print to the FPS-
2PUW or FPS-2PUWG via the Wireless connection.
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