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How to use Printer Server via the Router


This FAQ is suitable for: N300RU

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STEP-1: Accessing Web page


1-1.Connect to the Router by typing 192.168.1.1 in the address field of Web Browser. Then press Enter key. 

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1-2. It will show up the following page that requires you to enter valid User Name and Password:

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Enter admin for User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click Log In button or press Enter key.

STEP-2: Printer server setting

2-1. Click USB Storage->Printer Server, and select Enable.Now the setting on the Router for printer server is finished.

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2-2. Before you use this function, please make sure:

●  All the computers connected to this router have installed Printer Driver. If not, please install it first. (Please Refer to How to Install Printer Driver)

● Your Printer must be an USB Printer that can be connected to the router.


STEP-3: Go to the printer server interface

If all that are ready, please click Start Server button to share the printer service connected to the USB port of router.

3-1. Click Start—Printers and Faxes

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3-2. Click Add a printer on the left: 

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3-3. Click Next while it comes out the welcome interface as below. 

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3-4. Choose “Local printer attached to this computer” and click Next.

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3-5. Select “Create a new port” and choose “Standard TCP/IP Port” for type of port. Click Next

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3-6. Please click Next on below window. 

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3-7. The most important: please type in the gateway of your wireless router, by default, it is 192.168.1.1 for TOTOLINK wireless router.

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3-8. Now you have to select the right Printer Manufacturer and model number and install it.

Note: Make sure the Printer has been plugged into the USB port of router, else it will show you that there isnt any printer founded.

3-9. After installation, you can share the USB Printer connected to your router.  

If you don’t want to share your Pinter any more, just choose Disable in the printer server interface.