WAVLINK WL-NU72P11 USB 2.0 Network Print Server User Guide

: June 16, 2024
: WavLink

Quick Start Guide

USB 2.0 Network Print Server

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Safety Instructions

Always read the safety instructions carefully.
Keep this Quick Start Guide for future reference.
Keep this equipment away from humidity.
If any of the following situation arises get the equipment checked by a service technician:

The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it work according to Quick Start Guide.

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Disclaimer

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.

WEEE Directive & Product Disposal

At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as household or general waste. It should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, or returned to the supplier for disposal.

In the Box

– 1 x USB 2.0 Network Print Server
– 1 x Power Adapter
– 1 x RJ45 Network Cable
– 1 x Quick Start Guide

System Requirements

– Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11/XP
– Windows Server 2003/2008/2012
– Mac OS 10.7 or later

Overview

Front View

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(1) Power Jack (2) Link LED (3) RJ45 Ethernet Port
(4) Activity LED (5) Power LED

Rear View

(6) Recessed Reset Button (7) USB Type A Port

LED Indicators

Power LED

State

| Description
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Illuminated|

The printer server is on and keeping receiving power

Not illuminated/Blinking

|

An error has occurred in the print server or power adapter

RJ45 LEDs

State

| Description
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Link LED (green) is illuminated|

The print server has connected to the network

Link LED (green) isn’t illuminated

| The print server doesn’t connect to the network
Activity LED (yellow) is blinking|

Activity is going on the network

Hardware Connections

Insert the connector of the power adapter into the DC input hole on the Printer Server.
Plug the power adapter to a power outlet.
Connect a USB 2.0 Cable (not included) to the USB-A Port on the Print Server and the other end to a USB-A port on a Printer.
Connect an CAT5e/6 Cable to the RJ45 Port on the Print Server and to a Router or Network Device

Note: The Power LED becomes green indicates that the Print Server is on and has correctly connected to the Network.

Installation Preparation

Install the printer driver from the website of the printer manufacturer.
Check the ip address of the printer/usb server.

(1) Check the ip address of the printer server in the client list of the router. The mac address of the printer server should be 80:3f:5d:xx:xx

(2) You could also try to check the ip address via the Command of the system.
Go to the Command Prompt (Windows) by pressing the key “ windows “+” r ” and enter “ cmd ” or Terminal (Mac OS).
Then enter the command “ arp -a “. The Print Server’s IP address and MAC address will appear. The MAC address will match the one on the bottom of the Print Server. (The Print Server may take several minutes for it to appear in the arp table).

Printer Configuration

For Windows

1. Navigate to the Control Panel Screen and select the Devices and Printers icon.

2. Click “ Add a printer ” at the top of the screen.
3. On the “ Add a Device “, click on “ The printer that I want isn’t listed “.

4. On the “ Add Printer “, select “ Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname “, then click “ Next “.

5. On “ Hostname or IP address “, enter the IP address assigned to the print server, then click “ Next “.

6. Set “ Device Type ” to “ Custom “, then click “ Settings “.

7. On “ Configure Standard TCP/IP Port Monitor “, set the “ Protocol ” to “ LPR “.
8. Under “ LPR Settings “, enter “ Ip1 ” into the “ Queue Name “, then click “ OK “.

9. On “ Add Printer “, click “ Next “.
10. Select the corresponding “ Manufacturer ” and “ Model ” for your printers from “ Install the Printer Driver “. Then click “ Next “.

Note:

If your printer model doesn’t appear in the list, please select “ Windows Update ” (this update may take several minutes) to update the list of printer models. When the update is complete, select “ Manufacture ” and “ Model ” for your printers again.

11. At “ Which version of the driver do you want to use? “
Please choose “ Use the driver that is currently installed ” and then follow the wizard to finish the installation.

For Mac OS

1. On “ System Preferences “, click “ Printers & Scanners” icon.

2. On “ Printers & Scanners“, click the “ + ” icon on the left side of the screen.

3. On “ Add “, select the printer on the default tab and click “ Add “.

4. If no printer on the default tab, please select the IP tab at the top of the screen, and enter the IP address of the Print Server in “ Address “, and set “ Protocol ” to “ Line Printer Daemon-LPD ” and “Queue” as “ Ip1 “.
5. The wizard will automatically attempt to detect the driver needed for the printer. When it has chosen one, click “ Add “.
If the system could not detect the driver, please choose “ Select software ” in “ Use ” and choose the corresponding software.

Configuring Network Settings

1. Enter the ip address of the usb server in the browser to log in the management page.
2. In the management page , click on the “ Network “.
There are several information can be configured or changed on “ Network ” :

IP Setting : the Print Server’s current IP Setting, Fixed IP and Automatic (DHCP) can be settled according to the setting of the print server.
IP Address : Showing the Print Server’s current IP Address.
Subnet Mask : Showing the Print Server’s current Subnet Mask.
MAC Address : Showing the Print Server’s MAC address.
DHCP Setting : Assign a dynamic IP Address to the connected device each time the device connects to a network. Select either to Enable or Disable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
IP Address : If the DHCP field is Disabled, you can manually enter an IP Address. If the DHCP field is Enabled, the IP Address will be generated automatically.
Subnet Mask : Allow you to enter a subnet mask.
Server Name : Allow you to enter a server name.
Password : Enter the user defined password in order to apply changes to the Network Settings.

Note:
If no password has been created, password is not required to make changes to the Network Settings.

3. Click “ Submit ” to save changes made to “ Network Settings “.
4. Click “ Clear ” to clear a Password if one has been entered in “ Password “.

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FAQ

1. What should I do if the dhcp of my router is disabled?****

(1) Connect a CAT5e/6 Cable to the RJ45 Port on the Print Server and to a Computer
(2) Set your network adapter to the following settings:
• IP Address : 169.254.10.xxx
• Subnet Mask : 255.255.0.0.
• Gateway : n/a
(3) Access to the web interface by entering the IP address that you have got into the address bar of a browser.
(4) Please go to Network and choose “ Disable ” for “ DHCP setting ” then click Submit. Next enter the corresponding ip address and the subnet mask and click Submit again.
(5) Change the IP address for your network adapter back to its original IP address.
(6) Disconnect the CAT5e/6 Cable from the computer, then connect it to a RJ45 Port on a Router or Network Device.
(7) Add the printer by using the specific steps of Operating System.