User manual TP-LINK TL-PS310U

[. . . ] Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) 2) This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. II CONTENTS 1 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 1. 4 2 2. 1 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Components and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 THE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 For Windows 2000/XP Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. 1. 1 Connecting to an USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2. 1. 2 Connecting to an USB Printer or Multi-functional Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] You will then see the connected printer show up in the MFP and Storage Server setup utility. Select the printer from the list and click on the "Connect" button. 8 Note: If your printer does not show up on the list, please try to disconnect and reconnect the printer to the USB port of the MFP and Storage Server. Also, please make sure the MFP and Storage Server and your printer are powered on. b) The printer will be detected as if it was plugged directly into your computer. c) If this printer is connected to your computer for the first time, then you will need to complete the setup wizard for the printer software and driver installation. Make sure you have the correct CD or drivers for your printer and follow the on-screen steps in the wizard. Once the wizard is completed, you will be able to use the printer as if it was directly connected to your computer. 9 Note: Please refer to your printer user manual on how to setup your printer on the computer. 2. 1. 3 Connecting to an USB HUB a) If you have more than one USB device that you would like to share over your network, you may add an USB HUB(4-port maximum) to the MFP and Storage Server. Connect the USB cable of the USB HUB to the USB port on the MFP and Storage Server, and then connect the USB device(s) to the USB ports on the USB HUB. Make sure the power adapter of the USB HUB is plugged in and powered on. b) Note: MFP and Storage Server can only support up to 4 USB devices through an USB HUB and certain USB devices require a direct connection to your computer in order to function at full capacity. c) After the USB device(s) are connected to the USB HUB, the MFP and Storage Server setup utility will automatically display the connected USB device(s). If you do not see the USB device(s) that are connected, press "Search" button to refresh the list. 10 Note: If your USB device does not show up on the list, please try to disconnect and reconnect the USB device to the USB HUB. Also, please make sure the MFP and Storage Server and your USB HUB are powered on. 2. 1. 4 Disconnecting an USB Device a) To disconnect an USB device, simply click on the connected USB device on the list of the MFP and Storage Server setup utility, and press the "Disconnect" button. The device will then no longer stay connected to your computer, however, you may reconnect the USB device again once the icon becomes green( ). 11 2. 1. 5 Request to Disconnect a) If the USB device is being used by another computer on your network, a red icon( ) will be displayed in front of the USB device name. You will not have the option to disconnect the USB device; however, you may send a courteous message to request that the other user disconnect/release the USB device. 12 b) To send the courteous message, right-click on the USB device and select "Request Disconnect". A message will then be sent to the user requesting that they disconnect from the USB device. 13 Note: If the occupying user denies this request, then you will not be able to send any further requests to the same user for 5 minutes. This is to prevent any user from flooding the occupying user will multiple requests within a short period of time. The chart list below shows what each colored icon means in the configuration software. For Example: 14 Select and right click on a device and select "Details", utility will show the detail information of connected device. 15 2. 1. 6 Setting the Polling Interval a) The polling interval will allow the setup utility to pull information from your network to find out the status of all connected MFP and Storage Server and USB devices. To configure the polling interval, in the utility, click on File -> Settings -> Polling Interval. b) You may set a number in the "Seconds" box. Click on "Submit" to allow the new interval setting to take effect. [. . . ] 3) The connected USB devices are disconnected after my computer wakes up from the computer stand-by?Connected devices will automatically be released for other network users in case you forget to release them. Please reconnect the USB devices again after your computer "wake up". 28 Appendix 1. [. . . ]