Motorola Print Server Problem

I just picked up a Motorola WPS870g print server to use on my Motoroal
wireless network. There is a point in the setup where you disconnect
the ethernet cable from the print server and the print server is
supposed to find the network. Not happening.

I've got my printer plugged into the PS parallel port, all other
motorola components on my system (to help ensure compatibility), and a
WPA-PSK/Tkip securing on the network that operates on channel 7.

Motorola tech support told me that I MUST HAVE file and print sharing
ENabled on my XPproSP2 box but couldn't tell me how to do that (and
mine wasn't enabled). I've since discovered (I *think*) how to do that
but it hasn't made any change in the motorola setup process.

Any help or ideas are greatly appreciated.

thanks,
John

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>I just picked up a Motorola WPS870g print server to use on my Motoroal
>wireless network. There is a point in the setup where you disconnect
>the ethernet cable from the print server and the print server is
>supposed to find the network. Not happening.
>
>I've got my printer plugged into the PS parallel port, all other
>motorola components on my system (to help ensure compatibility), and a
>WPA-PSK/Tkip securing on the network that operates on channel 7.

If you search alt.internet.wireless for "WPS870g", you'll find that
WPA-PSK on the WPS870g doesn't work.
| http://groups.google.com/group/alt.i...7f453fb6491143
WEP works but I do NOT suggest you downgrade to WEP encryption on your
wireless network just to get this print server to function.

Are you using the latest firmware (version 1.10)???
| http://broadband.motorola.com/consum...mware_1.10.EXE

WPS870G Page
| http://broadband.motorola.com/consum...0g/default.asp

>Motorola tech support told me that I MUST HAVE file and print sharing
>ENabled on my XPproSP2 box but couldn't tell me how to do that (and
>mine wasn't enabled). I've since discovered (I *think*) how to do that
>but it hasn't made any change in the motorola setup process.

That has NOTHING to do with "finding" the network. The print server
wireless client has to connect to your unspecified wireless access
point or router, and is failing to connect. No amount of tinkering
with Windoze Shares is going to make that happen. I'm not sure if
sharing is required but if you need instructions, see:
| http://www.windowsnetworking.com/art.../wxppntsh.html

Try disabling encryption temporarily on your wireless router or access
point and see if it functions. Then call Motorola back and ask them
why WPA doesn't work.

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Jimmy B wrote:

> I was going to post help earlier but I waited to see if someone more
> qualified had the answer. I use a Linksys wireless printer devise. Did yours
> come with a quickstart guide? Did it come with a disk?

Yes it did and I've been through the quick start guide and even on the
phone with tech support (after numerous emails). All the guy could
tell me was that if my print & file sharing in XP were turned on, it
should work. I went through some similar pains when setting up my
network where their tech support is concerned. With Motorola, you seem
to kind of be on your own but once you have it up and running, it's
pretty reliable and bulletproof. Bought the print server thinking that
perhaps things might have changed (AND the fact that I'd hoped for a
flawless interface with my other components), but the saga goes on...

(E-Mail Removed) wrote:
> Jimmy B wrote:
>
>> I was going to post help earlier but I waited to see if someone more
>> qualified had the answer. I use a Linksys wireless printer devise.
>> Did yours come with a quickstart guide? Did it come with a disk?
>
> Yes it did and I've been through the quick start guide and even on the
> phone with tech support (after numerous emails). All the guy could
> tell me was that if my print & file sharing in XP were turned on, it
> should work. I went through some similar pains when setting up my
> network where their tech support is concerned. With Motorola, you
> seem to kind of be on your own but once you have it up and running,
> it's pretty reliable and bulletproof. Bought the print server
> thinking that perhaps things might have changed (AND the fact that
> I'd hoped for a flawless interface with my other components), but the
> saga goes on...

Have you checked to see if it is a firewall issue?

Very informative - thank you sir... Looks like the print server might
be going back if it comes to dropping security to make it work. thanks
again, very much...

John

Jeff Liebermann wrote:

> If you search alt.internet.wireless for "WPS870g", you'll find that
> WPA-PSK on the WPS870g doesn't work.
> | http://groups.google.com/group/alt.i...7f453fb6491143
> WEP works but I do NOT suggest you downgrade to WEP encryption on your
> wireless network just to get this print server to function.
>
> Are you using the latest firmware (version 1.10)???
> | http://broadband.motorola.com/consum...mware_1.10.EXE
>
> WPS870G Page
> | http://broadband.motorola.com/consum...0g/default.asp
>
> >Motorola tech support told me that I MUST HAVE file and print sharing
> >ENabled on my XPproSP2 box but couldn't tell me how to do that (and
> >mine wasn't enabled). I've since discovered (I *think*) how to do that
> >but it hasn't made any change in the motorola setup process.
>
> That has NOTHING to do with "finding" the network. The print server
> wireless client has to connect to your unspecified wireless access
> point or router, and is failing to connect. No amount of tinkering
> with Windoze Shares is going to make that happen. I'm not sure if
> sharing is required but if you need instructions, see:
> | http://www.windowsnetworking.com/art.../wxppntsh.html
>
> Try disabling encryption temporarily on your wireless router or access
> point and see if it functions. Then call Motorola back and ask them
> why WPA doesn't work.
>
> --
> Jeff Liebermann (E-Mail Removed)
> 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
> Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
> Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

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