Print Server Utility

I am trying to configure my WOS54GY2 print server to my new router. When I launch the Print Server Utility, the drop down options don't have the same options available as in the online knowledgebase tutorial. http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?pid=80&login=1&app=search&vw=1&articleid=4145&donelr=1
For example, on the tuturial, on step 4 (see link above), it shows that when the wireless security tab is selected, the drop down menu should offer these options:
None
64 Bit Keys
128 Bit Keys
WPA Personal
WPA2 Personal
But on my Print Server Utility menu, it only offers the first two options. There are other drop down menus that are missing options too. I downloaded and installed the latest firmware version 6032. Currently, I can't configure it to my new router because of the missing drop down menu options. Please help!

Are you sure that the model number of your Print Server is WOS54GY2 or WPS54GU2.
If the model number of your print server is WPS54GU2 then it supports only 64 Bit Keys and 128 Bit Keys security.

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Message Edited by bionic_surfer on 11-14-2009 10:21 AM
Message Edited by bionic_surfer on 11-14-2009 10:21 AM

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Hello Guys:
After trying to figure out for 10 days and calling HP, Applet and Linksys support, i finally am able to print to my printer.
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I just sent this message to Apple via their Feedback page:
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You won't be able to get this to work.
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IP_192.168.1.10-2    Standard TCP/IP Port    HP Photosmart D5160
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i have a canon mp500 connected to a network through a wireless printserver and wireless router. the printer works when directly connected to my macbook, but not when connected to the print server. i contacted linksys and they sent a docment on how to set the printer up using it's ip address. still didn't work (the instructions were for 10.1 and 10.2). i have downloaded and installed the current mac os x drivers from the canon website with no luck. please help

I'm no expert, but I was able setup HP printer connected wirelessly to AEBS by using Apple's Printer Setup Utility and Bonjour. I was, however, able to install the HP drivers using the software that came with the printer, but it sounds like you could not do so with Canon?
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"Connecting to an IP printer
An IP printer is a network printer that uses TCP/IP protocols (such as LPD/LPR, IPP, or Socket or Jet Direct) to communicate with your computer. If the IP printer you want to use is not listed when you print, you can add it to your list of available printers.
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Click Add.
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