Features And Functions; Network Connector; Raw Tcp; Alerts - Intermec EasyCoder PF2i User Manual

Chapter 1 — Introduction

Features and Functions

Th e EasyLAN network interface card not only provides a network
interface, but also has features such as security, FTP server, web server,
and Alert handling.

Network Connector

Th e EasyLAN is designed for 10 Mbps Ethernet and 100 Mbps Fast
Ethernet networks. Th e EasyLAN connects to the network with a twisted
pair category 5 cable (10baseT and 100baseTX) or better using RJ-45
connectors, or through a wireless LAN interface using IEEE 802.11b
and 802.11g. Th e EasyLAN is equipped with an auto-sensing function
that detects the speed of the local network segment and varies the speed
of its data communication accordingly, between 10 Mbps and 100
Mbps.

Raw TCP

Raw TCP allows a user to connect to printers on the network. Using a
network terminal protocol, such as Telnet, you can start a remote session
by specifying an IP-address to connect to. When connected you can send
commands to the printer from your remote computer.

Alerts

You can confi gure EasyLAN to send alert notifi cations triggered by a
number of events. You can easily select what alerts you should be notifi ed
of and what the messages should include. Alerts can either be distributed
via e-mail or SNMP. For more information about Alerts, see Chapter 4.

FTP

Th e EasyLAN has a built-in FTP server, which allows you to transfer
and store fi les such as pictures and fonts. You can also print fi les by
sending them directly to the printer. FTP simplifi es confi guration when
addressing multiple printers since you can send premade confi guration
fi les directly to the printers. You will fi nd more information about FTP
in Chapter 6.
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