Avision UNICORN User Manual
Avision UNICORN User Manual

Avision UNICORN User Manual

The intelligent network box

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The Intelligent Network Box
User's Guide
Regulatory Model Number: UNICORN
Avision Inc.

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  • Page 1 The Intelligent Network Box User’s Guide Regulatory Model Number: UNICORN Avision Inc.
  • Page 2 Warranty The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Avision makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. Avision shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 3 FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4 RED (Radio Equipment Directive) 2014/53/EC CE compliance of this product is valid if powered with the correct CE-marked AC adapter provided by Avision. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN55022, EN55024, safety requirements of EN 60950 and ROHS requirements of EN50581.
  • Page 5 Product Safety Guide Please clearly read all these instructions, and follow all instructions and warnings before installing and using the device. The following indications are used in this document to obviate any chance of accident or damage to you and/or the device. WARNING Indicates potentially hazardous situations, which if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 6 CAUTION: Do not locate the device on rackety or aslope tables. Do not locate the device on  unstable surface. The device may fall down and this may result in injury. Do not place heavy objects on the unit. It may cause unbalance and the device may ...
  • Page 7: Package Contents

    -based or iOS-based mobile devices (smartphone, tablet, etc.), wireless or wired computers in the LAN directly scan a document and receive image data. * Only available for selected Avision scanner models. Check with Avision’s web site (www.avision.com) for complete supported models. Package Contents...
  • Page 8 Ports and LED    Item Name Description 24VDC OUT Used to connect the power cable (included) to the Port scanner. Used to connect the USB cable (included) to the scanner. USB Port The USB port is used to transfer data only. It is not able to supply power.
  • Page 9 Status LED Light The color and flashing frequency indicates the connection type and status. LED Color Status Description Orange Solid Wired LAN mode with scanner connecting to the Network Box Fast Blinking Wi-Fi internet (client) mode with scanner connecting to the Network Box Slowly Wi-Fi direct share (access point) mode with scanner Blinking...
  • Page 10      Item Name Description Used to connect the LAN cable to the Network Box for LAN Port wired network connection. For scanner without a 24VDC power jack, use this port to 5VDC 1.5A connect the box to a USB power adapter via a Micro USB Port cable.
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation 2.1 Precautions Keep the product out of direct sunlight. Direct exposure to the sun or  excessive heat may cause damage to the unit. Do not install the product in a humid or dusty place.  Place the product securely on an even, flat surface. Tilted or uneven surfaces ...
  • Page 12 2.3 Connect Network Box to Power The power adapter that comes with the scanner Connect the small end of the power cable (c) that comes with the scanner to the port marked “24VDC IN” of the Network Box and the other end to a power outlet.
  • Page 13: Choose Your Connection Type

    2.4 Choose Your Connection Type 2.4.1 Wired Network In wired network mode, your computer is connected to Network Box through Ethernet cables. d/e: Ethernet LAN cable Plug one end of the network cable (d) to the available port of the switching hub of your LAN.
  • Page 14: Wireless Network

    AP (Access Point) since Network Box itself works as an AP. AP (Access Point) Note: On your mobile devices, make sure Avision–xxxx (the last four digits of the Mac  Address) has been selected as your network name (SSID).
  • Page 15 Internet Mode (Client Mode) In Client mode, your mobile devices and Network Box are connected wirelessly through an additional AP (Access Point). (1). Connect Network Box to Your Specified Access Point: Connect Network Box first to your wireless computer, and then open your browser (i.e.
  • Page 16 2.4.3 Connect to a Wireless Access Point Using the WPS button You may connect Network Box to a WPS compatible wireless access point by pressing the WPS button of Network Box. Before You Begin! To enable the WPS connection of your access point, please refer to the user’s ...
  • Page 17: Operation

    Before operating the network scanner, to install the latest scanner driver is not required. Instead, it is necessary to download and install the useful network tool – [Virtual Scanner Link] from Avision’s web site on http://www.avision.com to help you search and connect the scanner in the network.
  • Page 18 If more than one scanner on the network, a [Network Scanner] dialog will be prompted. Choose your desired scanner with correct MAC address and click [OK]. The main window of Avision Capture Tool appears. Press [Scan] to start scanning. In a second, the scanned image will be displayed.
  • Page 19 Important: When using the bundled software Avision Capture Tool to scan, you may be prompted with the message “Can not find scanner”. Please wait a while and try again as the scanner may be warming up or communicating with Network Box.
  • Page 20 On your wireless computer, click the [Wi-Fi Network] icon in the taskbar and select the network ID - Avision-xxxx (xxxx is where the last four digits of the Mac address on the label of the Network Box). (Note by default, no network password is required.
  • Page 21 The Wi-Fi enabled scanner can be connected to several users at a time. However, only one user is allowed to scan at a time. * To ensure quality support and service, please register the product from Avision’s web site at www.avision.com. *...
  • Page 22 Use the Embedded Web Page The embedded web page of Network Box allows you to display basic information, change your connection type and other settings. View Network Box’s Web Page Open your browser. Type the IP address of the connected Network Box on the URL address. For example, http://10.2.23.30 The IP address can be obtained from the window of [Virtual Scanner Link].
  • Page 23: The Status Page

    The Status Page The [Status] page includes the following information: Name Description SSID Displays current network name for Network Box. You may change the name on the “Network” option. FW Version Displays current firmware version. Connect AP Displays connected Access Point (AP). LAN IP Displays IP address obtained from wired Ethernet network.
  • Page 24: The System Page

    The System Page The [System] page includes the following options: Name Description Factory Default Restore the network security settings to factory default. Reboot Restart Network Box. The Net LED light turns off and then turns on. To restore network security settings to factory default, Press the [Factory Default] button.
  • Page 25: The Network Page

    The Network Page The [Network] page allows you to change the SSID name or login password if required. Name Description SSID Displays current network name for Network Box. You may type your desired name on the SSID field and then click [Apply] to complete.
  • Page 26 The WIFI Page The [WiFi] page allows you to connect Network Box to a wireless network. To connect Network Box to a wireless network, Click [WiFi]. All the available wireless networks will be displayed. Choose the network name (SSID) which you wish to connect to and then click the [Connect] button.
  • Page 27: The Security Page

    The Security Page The [Security] page provides the following authentication mode (security protocol) Choice: Disable, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK. Choice for the encryption protocols includes TKIP, AES. Authentication Encryption method (Security) method Disable None Up to four WEP key can be set. Type your WEP in the field and then click [Apply] to complete.
  • Page 28 Use the MB APP Customize Basic Scan Settings After Network Box APP is launched, the APP will search the connected scanner in the network. If successful, the connected scanner model and the basic scan settings will be displayed in the main window. You can change to fit your task by simply tapping the icon.
  • Page 29 The basic scan settings are explained in the following table: Item Description Resolution: Select your desired resolution. The higher resolution, the greater the image quality and disk space. Choice: 150, 200, *300 dpi (The option varied based on scanner model) Scan Size: Select your paper size or you may choose Auto to let the scanner detect your document size automatically.
  • Page 30 Accessing More Settings You can access more settings by taping the More Settings icons Item Description Settings Wi-Fi Displays if your Wi-Fi setting is closed or opened. Checks the box to automatically straighten a crooked image. Auto Deskew Sort Taps to change the order of scanned images displayed in the thumbnail.
  • Page 31: Deleting Your Images

    Deleting Your Images To delete your scanned image, On the main screen, tap the image which you want to delete and hold it for about 3 seconds. To select another image, simply tap your desired image. The number of selected images and [More Actions] icons will be displayed on the top as shown. The [More Actions] icons Tip:...
  • Page 32 Sending Your Image to Other Applications To send the scanned image to other applications or clouds, Tap the scanned image and hold it for about 5 seconds. The number of selected images and [More Actions] icons will be displayed on the top as shown. The [More Actions] icons Tap the linked icon...
  • Page 33 Tap the application or cloud you wish to send the image to. The selected image will be sent to your designate destination.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Q&A Scanner cannot be connected. Cause Possible causes are: The mobile device is not connected to a wireless LAN. The scanner is not connected to a wireless LAN. (The Wi-Fi indicator on the Network Box is not flashing in blue.) The mobile device and the scanner are not connected in the same network.
  • Page 35 How to update the latest firmware of Network Box? To download the latest firmware, Obtain and download the latest firmware to your USB flash drive from Avision’s web site at http://www.avision.com. Disconnect the USB cable connecting Network Box and the scanner.
  • Page 36: Technical Service

    Technical Service Before contact Avision, please prepare the following information:  Scanner serial & revision number (located on the bottom of the scanner);  Hardware configuration (e.g., your host CPU type, RAM size, free disk space, display card, interface card);...
  • Page 37 Wireless Specification Model: UNICORN Main Chipset MediaTek MT7620 DDR2 SDRAM 64MB SPI Flash Standard Conformance IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n Frequency Range 2.4 ~ 2.4835GHz Modulation Technique DSSS with CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM Data Rate 802.11b: Up to 11Mbps...

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