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  • Page 1 User's Manual EasyLAN™ Wireless...
  • Page 2 The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
  • Page 3 Address defaults to 0.0.0.0. Added a description of the Update Firmware feature in the web browser interface. Added information about passwords and Protected mode. Replaced the serial port pin-out table with cable pin-outs for the 9-pin female to 9-pin female serial cable from Intermec (P/N 059167). EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual...
  • Page 4 EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Begin...ix Safety Summary...ix Safety Icons ...x Global Services and Support ...xi Who Should Read This Document? ... xii Related Documents ... xii Installing EasyLAN Wireless Learning About EasyLAN Wireless... 2 What’s New in Firmware Version 4.35? ... 2 System Requirements...
  • Page 6 Contents TCP/IP Parameters Defined ... 31 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP ... 33 Configuring Wireless Network Parameters and Security ... 35 Configuring Wireless Network Parameters with the Web Browser Interface... 35 Wireless Network Parameters Defined... 36 ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart... 37 Configuring Network Security with the Web Browser Interface ...
  • Page 7 Determining the Current Firmware Version ... 74 Managing EasyLAN Wireless Using Wavelink Avalanche... 75 Troubleshooting EasyLAN Wireless Troubleshooting Printing Problems... 78 Troubleshooting Console Command Problems ... 78 Troubleshooting Network Communications Problems... 79 Troubleshooting Wireless Configuration Problems ... 79 Troubleshooting Security Problems ... 80 Identifying EasyLAN Wireless Models AW01 and AW02 ...
  • Page 8 Contents viii EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    Safety Summary Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.

  • Page 10: Safety Icons

    Before You Begin Safety Icons This section explains how to identify and understand dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes that are in this document. A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment.

  • Page 11: Global Services And Support

    Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Service & Support. The Intermec Global Sales & Service page appears. From the Service & Support menu, move your pointer over Support, and then click Warranty.

  • Page 12: Who Should Read This Document

    Related Documents The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our current documents that you can download in PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor. ™ EasyLAN Wireless Model AW02...

  • Page 13: Installing Easylan Wireless

    Installing EasyLAN Wireless This chapter provides an overview of EasyLAN Wireless Model AW02 and explains how to install it in your network. This chapter covers these topics: • Learning about EasyLAN Wireless • Installing EasyLAN Wireless • Starting EasyLAN Wireless •...

  • Page 14: Learning About Easylan Wireless

    Chapter 1 — Installing EasyLAN Wireless Learning About EasyLAN Wireless The Intermec EasyLAN™ Wireless is an IEEE 802.11b radio option that can be installed in the EasyCoder The EasyLAN Wireless AW02 with an IEEE 802.11b radio installed is Wi-Fi devices.

  • Page 15: System Requirements

    To use 802.1x security and TTLS, you need: • an authentication server. You can use a PC with the Funk Odyssey™ RADIUS server software v1.1 or later. You can use an Intermec MobileLAN™access point with software v1.80 or later; for help, see the access point system manual.
  • Page 16 RADIUS server software v1.1 or later. Or, you can use a compatible authentication server. • an authenticator that supports PEAP, such as an Intermec MobileLAN access point with an 802.11b/g radio. The authenticator knows the IP address and secret key of the authentication server and translates PEAP frames to Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) frames and vice versa.

  • Page 17: Supported Operating Systems And Network Protocols

    The authenticator knows the IP address and secret key of the authentication server and translates EAP frames to Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) frames and vice versa. • a printer with EasyLAN Wireless Model AW02 running firmware version 4.32 or later. Supported Operating Systems and Network Protocols •...

  • Page 18: Identifying Easylan Wireless Model Aw02 Components

    EasyLAN Wireless Components: This illustration shows what EasyLAN Wireless Model AW02 looks like when it is installed in a 3400e printer. To see the difference between an EasyLAN Wireless Model AW01 and AW02, see “Identifying EasyLAN Wireless Models AW01 and AW02”...

  • Page 19: Installing Easylan Wireless

    Installing EasyLAN Wireless When you first consider installing EasyLAN Wireless printers in your data collection network, you should arrange for a site survey. An Intermec representative analyzes the range of radio frequency devices in your facility and determines the placement of the access points and printers with EasyLAN Wireless.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 — Installing EasyLAN Wireless These two antennas and the cable with base (shown on the next page) are also available. To order them, contact your local Intermec representative. Note: The cable supplied with these two antennas is only about 12 inches long.

  • Page 21: Connecting Easylan Wireless To Your Pc

    The EasyLAN Wireless serial port is a PC-compatible 9-pin male D- 1 2 3 4 5 connector. You can order a 9-pin female to 9-pin female serial cable from Intermec (P/N 059167). The pinouts for this cable are shown in the 6 7 8 9 illustration on the next page.

  • Page 22: Collecting Information From Your Network Administrator

    Serial Cable Pin-out Diagram: Here are the pin-outs for the 9-pin female to 9-pin female serial cable from Intermec (P/N 059167). You may use another cable that connects input signals (such as Receive Data) on EasyLAN Wireless to the equivalent output signals (such as Transmit Data) on the PC, and vice-versa, as shown here.
  • Page 23 • If EasyLAN Wireless will use static WEP encryption, you may need to know these parameters: • Key strength (WEP 128-bit or WEP 64-bit) • Values for up to 4 WEP keys (entered in Hex values) • Active WEP key (1, 2, 3, or 4) •...

  • Page 24: Configuring Network Communications And Security

    1 Install EasyLAN Network Setup version 2.1 (or later) on your PC from the PrinterCompanion CD that came with your printer. 2 On your PC, choose Start > Programs > Intermec EasyLAN Network Setup. The Introduction screen appears. 3 EasyLAN Network Setup is easy to use. Follow these guidelines: •...

  • Page 25: Starting Easylan Wireless

    • If there is a problem, the orange LED blinks continuously in a regular pattern. Try unplugging the power to the printer and then plugging it in again. If the problem persists, contact your local Intermec representative. 2 When the EasyLAN Wireless successfully connects to another wireless device, the yellow and green LEDs remain on.

  • Page 26: Printing Test Labels

    To print a test label remotely 1 Start your web browser. 2 In the Address (Internet Explorer) or Go To (Netscape) field, enter the IP address for the EasyLAN Wireless, and press Enter. The Intermec EasyLAN Wireless Model AW02 web page appears. Test switch EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 4 In the Network Card Access Password field, enter lowercase and click Submit. 5 Note that you have returned to the Printer Status page and more commands are listed along the left side of the page. Click Admin. The Web Admin Configuration page appears.

  • Page 28: Getting Ready To Print

    Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT4 PC” on page 17. • how to set up the printer to act like a parallel port on a Windows 95/98 PC. For help, see “Printing From a Windows 95/98 PC” on page 19.

  • Page 29: Printing From A Windows 2000/Xp, Windows Server 2003, Or Windows Nt4 Pc

    To install InterDriver • Run the PrinterCompanion CD, open the Software page for your printer, and install InterDriver on your PC. Intermec recommends that you accept the default location. To install the printer 1 Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. The Control Panel dialog box appears.

  • Page 30: Setting Up For A Windows Nt4 Pc

    Device field displays the correct IP address. Click Finish. 11 The dialog box identifies the manufacturer and model of your printer. (If your printer is not already identified correctly, choose Intermec from the Manufacturers list and choose your printer from the Printers list.) Click Have Disk.

  • Page 31: Printing From A Windows 95/98 Pc

    This section explains how to set up your printer to print from a Windows 95/98 PC. To print, you must install the Intermec Print Monitor, which is available on the PrinterCompanion CD. This print monitor creates a network port for the Ethernet link on a Windows 95/98 system. As a result, the port acts transparently with any printer driver for Intermec printers and any application program.
  • Page 32 Chapter 1 — Installing EasyLAN Wireless 2 Click the button for a specific printer, such as the 3400e. The page for that printer appears. 3 Click Software in the left frame. The Software page appears. EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual...
  • Page 33 4 Scroll down to Network Software Tools, and then click the link for the Network Software Tools page. 5 On the Network Software Tools page, click Install Intermec Print Monitor. 6 Follow the instructions for installing the Intermec Print Monitor.
  • Page 34 5 Click the Details tab. 6 Click Add Port. The Add Port dialog box appears. 7 Select the Other radio button, select Intermec Print Monitor, and then click OK. The Port Name dialog box appears. 8 In the Printer Name or IP address field, enter the EasyLAN Wireless IP address or name.

  • Page 35: Configuring Easylan Wireless

    Configuring EasyLAN Wireless This chapter explains how to configure EasyLAN Wireless for network communications and security. This chapter provides information on: • Setting up to configure EasyLAN Wireless • Logging in to the EasyLAN Wireless web browser interface • Configuring passwords •...

  • Page 36: Setting Up To Configure Easylan Wireless

    • If your PC wireless adapter includes an option for 802.11 ad-hoc, you must select it if you want to use the printer in Ad-hoc mode. If it does not include this option, select Ad-hoc Computer-to-Computer or whatever mode your adapter uses to communicate when you do not have an access point.

  • Page 37: Logging In To The Easylan Wireless Web Browser Interface

    • update the printer status by clicking Update Status. • view a list of completed jobs by clicking Job Log. • view the Intermec web site by clicking Intermec. • log in to the EasyLAN Wireless by clicking Login. When you log in, you can perform more tasks through the web browser interface.

  • Page 38: Configuring Passwords

    4 In the Network Card Access Password field, enter the current access password. The default password is Submit. The Printer Status page returns, and more commands are listed along the left side of the page. Note: You remain logged in until you click Logout or until the 5-minute inactivity timer expires.

  • Page 39: Configuring The Update Password

    This is the password you enter to make any changes, such as configuring passwords and reloading the EasyLAN Wireless firmware. By default, the update password is not enabled. EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring EasyLAN Wireless , as described on set pa password intermec...
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 — Configuring EasyLAN Wireless There are two ways to configure the update password: • You can use the Configure Network Card Update Password command in the web browser interface, as described in the following procedure. • You can use the console command described on page 91.

  • Page 41: This Manual Assumes The Update Password Has Been Configured

    Note: If you are using a DHCP server on your network, it may have already assigned EasyLAN Wireless its TCP/IP parameters, and no further configuration is necessary. However, when you configure your printer port and use the web browser interface, EasyLAN Wireless needs a static IP address.
  • Page 42 Configuration has been modified. The unit must be reset for new values to take effect. This page appears, where you click Submit to reset the EasyLAN Wireless. When the reset is complete, the right area of the web browser interface is blank. intermec EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Tcp/Ip Parameters Defined

    Enter the IP address for the gateway or router. Boot Method Select the method for setting the EasyLAN Wireless TCP/IP parameters when the printer turns on or EasyLAN Wireless is reset: • AUTO sets EasyLAN Wireless to try to get an IP address using DHCP, BOOTP, and RARP.
  • Page 44 Select Disable to enhance performance, but data corruption will not be checked. Access Control Click Configure IP Access Control to configure the range of IP addresses allowed to communicate with this printer with EasyLAN Wireless. Values Default No Subnet Mask, Set address with...

  • Page 45: Configuring The Ip Address Using Arp

    Configuring the IP Address Using ARP You can only perform this procedure the first time you configure EasyLAN Wireless. Make sure that you type in the correct MAC address and a valid IP address or you will not be able to access your EasyLAN Wireless.

  • Page 46: Using Arp In Windows 98/Me/Nt4/2000/Xp Or Windows Server 2003

    Chapter 2 — Configuring EasyLAN Wireless Using ARP in Windows 98/ME/NT4/2000/XP or Windows Server 2003 1 Start a DOS window. 2 Type the following command: arp –s n.n.n.n nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn ping n.n.n.n arp –d n.n.n.n where: n.n.n.n nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn is the MAC address for the Ethernet card in Example arp –s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-10-00-86 ping 192.168.3.191...

  • Page 47: Configuring Wireless Network Parameters And Security

    The default is 6 Click Submit. The message, “Data updated successfully,” appears. The changes will take effect the next time you reset EasyLAN Wireless. EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring EasyLAN Wireless ® systems require the additional intermec...

  • Page 48: Wireless Network Parameters Defined

    For help, see “Configuring Network Security with the Web Browser Interface” on page 38. Values Default Ad-hoc (802.11), Infrastructure Infrastructure Up to 32 INTERMEC alphanumeric characters 1 to 11 1, 2, 5.5, 11 11 Mbps Low, Medium, High...

  • Page 49: Ascii To Hexadecimal Conversion Chart

    ASCII to Hexadecimal Conversion Chart If you want to use static WEP encryption or if you want to password protect your wireless network, and your access point normally uses a password or passphrase instead of WEP, your software should allow you to enter a 0x followed by a 10 digit (for 64-bit WEP) or 26 digit (for 128-bit WEP) key in hexadecimal format.

  • Page 50: Configuring Network Security With The Web Browser Interface

    • To implement no security solution, set Encryption Mode to Disabled and proceed to Step 5 on page 41. Note: Intermec recommends that you implement a security solution to protect your data and network. • To implement Static WEP encryption, you may set these parameters...
  • Page 51 • To implement 802.1x authentication with TTLS, you may set these parameters and proceed to Step 5 on page 41: • To implement 802.1x authentication with LEAP, you may set these parameters and proceed to Step 5 on page 41: •...
  • Page 52 Chapter 2 — Configuring EasyLAN Wireless • To implement WPA-Personal, you may set these parameters and proceed to Step 5 on page 41: • To implement WPA-Enterprise, you may set these parameters and proceed to Step 5 on page 41: •...
  • Page 53 Set as appropriate Authentication Protocol Set as appropriate WPA Auto Associate Set as appropriate WPA Group Key Set as appropriate Load Certificate Click if necessary WPA2 uses CCMP encryption. WPA2-WPA uses CCMP for pair-wise encryption but allows TKIP for group encryption. intermec...

  • Page 54: Network Security Parameters Defined

    64 or 128 bit WEP. Authentication Select the type of security that you are Type implementing in your wireless network. Intermec recommends that you do not use Shared Key. User ID Enter the logon user ID that EasyLAN Wireless uses to authenticate to the 802.1x-enabled...
  • Page 55 64 hex characters, which represent the 256-bit PSK value Check, Clear Check, Clear Default B7E48DA63948 7BBB360BF9989 514900B9915A2 C072F434F8EB B3A8F584B66B6 C4F585A6E3047 398AA99C50B5 97B61AE823850 524AFFF778722 61EF6E50C8D6 E51DA66092991 AD8D65C2717 C3B533CE45F2 0843FE2C381A D3209842866E5 59628DA77891E 91193BA5305F4 334D2D38AA43 4168D8C6EC2A 5B29DF1F5EF7 C681B6D 65537 Intermec Clear Clear...

  • Page 56: Creating The Authentication Certificate Root Key

    Chapter 2 — Configuring EasyLAN Wireless Creating the Authentication Certificate Root Key The authentication certificate root key is also known as the trusted root certification authority (CA) certificate. You may need to use this procedure to copy a certificate to the EasyLAN Wireless if you are not using MobileLAN access points as your authenticators.
  • Page 57 Chapter 2 — Configuring EasyLAN Wireless 3 Select the root certificate you want to use, click View, and then select the Details tab. 4 From the list of fields, select Public key. 5 Place the cursor in the bottom frame. 6 Press Ctrl-A to select all, and then press Ctrl-C to copy the key.
  • Page 58 Chapter 2 — Configuring EasyLAN Wireless 8 Delete the last five pairs of hexadecimal digits (usually 9 From the beginning of the key, delete all hexadecimal pairs up to and including the first 00. In the screen capture for Step 7, you would delete 30 81 89 02 81 81 00 10 Delete all of the spaces, press Ctrl-A, and then press Ctrl-C.

  • Page 59: Configuring The Parallel Port

    Intermec Technical Support. To configure the parallel port 1 Receive instructions from Intermec Technical Support that list exactly which settings need to change. 2 Log in to the EasyLAN Wireless web page. For help, see “Logging In to the EasyLAN Wireless Web Browser Interface”...

  • Page 60: Parallel Port Parameters Defined

    PJL Status enable Enables or disables printer job language status. No input while If this box is checked, the server will not poll the printer busy for data if the printer is asserting the busy status line on the interface.

  • Page 61: Configuring The Port Services

    Configuring the Port Services The port services are programs or routines that provide support to other programs at a close to hardware level. You can use the web browser interface to change the default settings for the port services. To configure the port services 1 If you clicked on a service name on a network parameter page, such as Configure NetWare, go to Step 4.

  • Page 62: Port Services Parameters Defined

    Service Name Enter the name of the service. Service Port Specifies that the service is running on the parallel port (P1). Protocols Choose the protocols the service uses to communicate. intermec Values Default String of ASCII PR1_P1 characters BINARY_P1 PR5_P...
  • Page 63 Click Configure Bindery File Servers. For help, see the next procedure, “To configure bindery file servers.” Remote Printer Select Remote Printer if you have a NetWare print server loaded on the file server or workstation. Printer Number Enter the NPrinter number on your NetWare server.
  • Page 64 Netware (continued) Service Options Check the Bi-Directional check box to configure the service to send data back from the printer to the network. Normally, you should not need to change this. Check the Queued (TCP) check box to configure EasyLAN Wireless to queue jobs sent to the raw TCP port.

  • Page 65: Configuring For A Netware Network

    NetWare network. You can also configure additional queues using the Novell NWAdmin utility. Note: Intermec recommends you use the Novell 32-bit client on your Windows PC instead of the Microsoft NetWare client because it allows direct configuration of print queues without the need for a Novell utility like NWAdmin or PCONSOLE.
  • Page 66 The Reset Server page appears. For help, see the instructions for resetting the EasyLAN Wireless print server, starting with Step 4 on page 67. 10 Click another command on the left to continue working, or click Logout and close your web browser window. intermec EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Netware Parameters Defined

    4 Browse for the NetWare Print Server by clicking the button next to the Print Server Name window. 5 Enter the name of the NDS Printer for the desired port in the Name box (for example, INTERMEC04ECBA_P1). 6 Leave the Type box at the default Parallel setting.

  • Page 68: Configuring For Netbios And Netbeui

    Chapter 2 — Configuring EasyLAN Wireless Configuring for NetBIOS and NetBEUI NetBIOS provides application programs with a uniform set of commands for requesting the lower-level network services required to conduct sessions between nodes on a network and to transmit information back and forth. You can use the web browser interface to change the NetBIOS and NetBEUI parameters.
  • Page 69 EasyLAN Wireless print server, starting with Step 4 on page 67. 10 Click another command on the left to continue working, or click Logout and close your web browser window. EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring EasyLAN Wireless intermec...

  • Page 70: Netbios/Netbeui Parameters Defined

    Computer Name Displays the first 15 characters of the EasyLAN Wireless node name. Domain Name Enter the name of the domain that contains the PCs that will print to this printer. WINS Server Select the server method: Method • Set to Auto to use a DHCP server to set the primary and secondary WINS server IP addresses.
  • Page 71 Configuration has been modified. The unit must be reset for new values to take effect. The Reset Server page appears. For help, see the instructions for resetting the EasyLAN Wireless print server, starting with Step 4 on page 67. EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring EasyLAN Wireless intermec...

  • Page 72: Configuring For Unix

    /etc/hosts file). Enter the EasyLAN Wireless service name (INTERMEC_nnnnnn_P1 where nnnnnn is the last six digits of the MAC address) as the name of the printer (refer to the EasyLAN Wireless test label for the exact name of this service), and enter the name of EasyLAN Wireless that you assigned in the etc/hosts file as the remote host name.

  • Page 73: Configuring For Hp-Ux

    Interface. A form appears. 6 In the Supervisor field, enter any name, such as 7 If you have not already created the printer name, which is the name of the print queue, you must perform these steps: a Open a different terminal or console.

  • Page 74: Configuring For Ibm Aix

    Save the HOSTS file. e Close the terminal or console. 8 In the Nodename field, enter the printer name and press Enter. The IP address should appear automatically (if the name resolves). 9 Verify that JetDirect Interface – Single Port is selected.

  • Page 75: Configuring For Sun Solaris

    6 Enter the IP address and MAC address of EasyLAN Wireless (the MAC address has the format aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:ff). 7 Click Add. 8 Close the Host Manager windows. Now you are ready to use the Printer Manager in the Admintool utility. To use the Printer Manager 1 Open the Printer Manager under Open Windows in the Admintool utility.

  • Page 76: Configuring For Other Systems

    5 At the Printer Name prompt, type any desired name for the print queue. 6 At the Printer Server prompt, type: lp –dLabelPrinter filename 7 Make sure that the Printer Server OS is set to BSD (this is the default setting). 8 Select Add. 9 To print, use the standard...

  • Page 77: Managing Easylan Wireless

    Managing EasyLAN Wireless This chapter explains how to manage EasyLAN Wireless using Wavelink Avalanche and the web browser interface. This chapter covers these topics: • Rebooting EasyLAN Wireless • Restoring EasyLAN Wireless to factory default settings • Printing a test label •...

  • Page 78: Rebooting Easylan Wireless

    Rebooting EasyLAN Wireless You can use the web browser interface to reboot EasyLAN Wireless. Note: Only EasyLAN Wireless reboots, not the entire printer. To reboot EasyLAN Wireless using the web browser interface 1 Log in to the EasyLAN Wireless web page. For help, see “Logging In to the EasyLAN Wireless Web Browser Interface”...

  • Page 79: Restoring Easylan Wireless To Factory Default Settings

    Note: Only EasyLAN Wireless is set to factory default settings, not the entire printer. Using the Test Switch to Restore Defaults If you are close to the printer with EasyLAN Wireless, you can simply press the test switch to restore the default values. To restore defaults using the test switch •...

  • Page 80: Using The Web Browser Interface To Restore Defaults

    Chapter 3 — Managing EasyLAN Wireless Using the Web Browser Interface to Restore Defaults If you are not close to the printer with EasyLAN Wireless, you can use the web browser interface to remotely restore the default values. To restore defaults using the web browser interface 1 Log in to the EasyLAN Wireless web page.

  • Page 81: Printing A Test Label

    1 Log in to the EasyLAN Wireless web page. For help, see “Logging In to the EasyLAN Wireless Web Browser Interface” on page 25. EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual , and the update password is disabled. intermec Chapter 3 — Managing EasyLAN Wireless intermec...

  • Page 82: Reloading Or Updating Firmware

    2 Click Admin. The Web Admin Configuration page appears. 3 Click Print Test Page. The message, “Test Page queued to all active ports,” appears, and the printer prints the test label. 4 Click another command on the left to continue working, or click Logout and close your web browser window.

  • Page 83: Using The Web Browser Interface To Reload Or Update Firmware

    PrinterCompanion CD that came with your printer. To reload or update firmware using the web browser interface 1 Download the latest firmware to your TFTP server from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. 2 Log in to the EasyLAN Wireless web page. For help, see “Logging In to the EasyLAN Wireless Web Browser Interface”...

  • Page 84: Using Console Commands To Reload Or Update Firmware

    PC. To reload or update firmware using console commands and HyperTerminal 1 Download the latest firmware to your PC from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. 2 Connect EasyLAN Wireless to a PC serial port. For help, see “Connecting EasyLAN Wireless to Your PC”...

  • Page 85: Using The Tftp Put Command To Reload Or Update Firmware

    PC. Note: You should use TFTP to reload or upgrade firmware only if the printer with EasyLAN Wireless and your PC are on the same network segment. Note: Currently, if your EasyLAN Wireless is configured to use 802.1x...

  • Page 86: Determining The Current Firmware Version

    Chapter 3 — Managing EasyLAN Wireless To reload or update firmware using the tftp put command 1 Download the latest firmware to your PC from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. 2 On your PC, open a command window. For example, choose Start >...

  • Page 87: Managing Easylan Wireless Using Wavelink Avalanche

    Current Firmware Version: The version of the firmware currently running on the EasyLAN Wireless is displayed on the EasyLAN Wireless web page along with the date the firmware was released. Managing EasyLAN Wireless Using Wavelink Avalanche You can manage printers with EasyLAN Wireless using the Wavelink Avalanche client management system.
  • Page 88 To send network configuration commands to the printer 1 Create a text file that contains console commands. For help, see Appendix A. Here is a sample file that sets the SSID for the printer and sets up static WEP encryption on the printer: set nw ssid PTRSWTAP1...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting Easylan Wireless

    This chapter describes how to troubleshoot EasyLAN Wireless. This chapter covers these topics: • Troubleshooting printing problems • Troubleshooting console command problems • Troubleshooting network communications problems • Troubleshooting wireless configuration problems • Troubleshooting security problems • Identifying EasyLAN Wireless Models AW01 and AW02 EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual Troubleshooting EasyLAN Wireless...

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting Printing Problems

    Restore EasyLAN Wireless to factory default settings by holding the test switch for more than 10 seconds If a large print job fails unexpectedly and the printer is able to print the next print job, the LEAP server may have rotated the WEP key during the large print job.

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting Network Communications Problems

    (such as Bluetooth radios, cordless phones, and microwave ovens). Make sure that: • the printer with EasyLAN Wireless is in range of the access point. • the SSID on EasyLAN Wireless matches the SSID of the access point that the EasyLAN Wireless is trying to communicate with.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting Security Problems

    Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting EasyLAN Wireless Troubleshooting Wireless Configuration Problems (continued) Problem EasyLAN Wireless not communicating with the access point. (continued). Configuring wireless mode. Slow performance or intermittent problems connecting. Troubleshooting Security Problems If you have trouble configuring security, check these possible problems and solutions.
  • Page 93 IP address from the default, 192.0.0.192. The IP address must be set to the default in order to use a DHCP server. (Other Intermec printers use 0.0.0.0 as the default IP address.) If this happens, manually set the IP address to 192.0.0.192.

  • Page 94: Identifying Easylan Wireless Models Aw01 And Aw02

    • You can print a test label and examine the first line. Model AW01 AW02 • You can examine the hardware panel on the back of the printer. EasyLAN Wireless Model AW01 Comparing Hardware: Model AW01 has two LEDs, and Model AW02 has three LEDs. First Line on the Test Label...
  • Page 95 • If the printer with EasyLAN Wireless is in a remote location, you can use the web browser interface to differentiate between the two models. Open your web browser, enter the IP address for EasyLAN Wireless in the Address (Internet Explorer) or Go to (Netscape) line, and press Enter.
  • Page 96 Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting EasyLAN Wireless EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Console Commands

    Console Commands Console commands allow you to view and set configuration parameters on the EasyLAN Wireless. This appendix explains how to send the console commands and lists the commands. This appendix covers these topics: • Sending the console commands • Console commands EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual...

  • Page 98: Sending The Console Commands

    • If the To exit boot mode, you need to press and hold the test switch while cycling printer power, and then begin this procedure again. Local> prompt appears, the EasyLAN Wireless is in protected Local:...
  • Page 99 4 In the input field, type a console command and then click the Enter button (or press Enter on your keyboard). For descriptions of all the commands, see “Console Commands” on page 90. For example, you can type the command display a summary of network parameters: 5 To return to the Web Admin Configuration page, click your browser’s Back button.

  • Page 100: Using Ftp To Send Console Commands

    From the FTP prompt, type: put c:\temp\ip.txt console The EasyLAN Wireless you are logged into is updated with the new TCP/IP information. intermec on page 91. is the location of the text file. is the name of the text file.

  • Page 101: Using Hyperterminal To Send Console Commands

    • If the To exit boot mode in HyperTerminal, you can type Boot> switch while cycling power to the printer, and then begin this procedure again. 4 Type the console commands. For descriptions of all the commands, see the next section, “Console Commands.”...

  • Page 102: Console Commands

    Appendix A — Console Commands Console Commands This section lists and describes the console commands. You can also use help their related parameters. General Console Commands These commands let you configure and manage EasyLAN Wireless. General Console Commands Command cl fat cl po port job cl protect cl str string...
  • Page 103 Network Card Access Password command in the web browser interface, as described on page 26. The default password is in lowercase. intermec Sets the power on delay. Where nn is the amount of time of the delay in seconds. The default is 0 (no delay).
  • Page 104 The default is disabled. This option is rarely required, but some host applications do not operate properly if data is received back from the printer. Sets the service string table entry. Strings 1 to 11 cannot be set or changed.

  • Page 105: Tcp/Ip Console Commands

    General Console Commands (continued) Command sh poweron sh serial sh serve sh serve co sh servi item sh str stringnumber sh te sh ver unpro TCP/IP Console Commands These commands let you configure and display TCP/IP parameters. TCP/IP Console Commands Command set ip ac status n.n.n.n...
  • Page 106 Appendix A — Console Commands TCP/IP Console Commands (continued) Command set ip arp status set ip ba status set ip chksum status set ip bo n set ip status set ip fti status set ip ftp status set ip http status set ip ke nn set ip lpd status set ip me method...
  • Page 107 TCP/IP Console Commands (continued) Command set ip pro status set ip ran status set ip rar nn set ip re status set ip ro n.n.n.n set ip su n.n.n.n set ip tcp status set ip tel status set ip tftp status set ip ti nn set ip wi nn set servi servicename...

  • Page 108: Wireless Network And Security Console Commands

    Appendix A — Console Commands Wireless Network and Security Console Commands These commands let you configure and display Wireless Network and Security parameters. Wireless Network and Security Console Commands Command cl nw bs cl nw ss set nw apden density set nw auth type set nw bs macaddress set nw certcn name...
  • Page 109 Wireless Network and Security Console Commands (continued) Command set nw enc mode set nw id userid set nw inap protocol set nw key# number set nw keyval wepkey set nw mo mode set nw pw password set nw rts nn set nw sp speed set nw realm realm EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual...
  • Page 110 Use double-quotes if you are using a space character in the SSID. Where mynetwork is the SSID. The default is INTERMEC in uppercase. Enables or disables WPA auto connect mode. If enabled, EasyLAN Wireless connects to a non-WPA access point if a WPA-enabled access point is not available.

  • Page 111: Parallel Port Console Commands

    The default is disabled. Enables or disabled the Input Wait mode. If enabled, this mode delays polling for input from the printer at the end of a print job for one poll period. Where status is for enabled or The default is disabled.

  • Page 112: Netware Console Commands

    The default is disabled. This parameter must remain disabled. Sets the amount of time (in ms) that the parallel port waits if the printer is busy when a job starts. The default is 100 ms. Shows information about the parallel port, which EasyLAN Wireless uses to communicate internally with the printer.

  • Page 113: Netbios And Netbeui Console Commands

    NetBEUI protocol. Where status is for disabled. The default is enabled. Sets the name of the domain that contains the PCs that will print to this printer. Where string is any string of alphanumeric ASCII characters. The default is NULL.

  • Page 114: Dlc Console Commands

    Appendix A — Console Commands DLC Console Commands These commands let you configure and display DLC parameters. DLC Console Commands Command set dlc status set dlc tim nn set servi servicename dlc status sh dlc SMTP Console Commands These commands let you configure and display SMTP parameters. SMTP Console Commands Command set smtp ad n.n.n.n...

  • Page 115: Avalanche Console Commands

    POP3 Console Commands (continued) Command set pop3 pa password set pop3 ti nn sh pop3 Avalanche Console Commands These commands let you enable and disable Wavelink Avalanche and set the IP address for the Avalanche Console. Avalanche Console Commands Command cl ava set ava status set ava ip n.n.n.n...

  • Page 116: Snmp Console Commands

    Appendix A — Console Commands Your next step is to change the default IP address (0.0.0.0) for Avalanche Console to the correct IP address. SNMP Console Commands These commands let you configure and display SNMP parameters. SNMP Console Commands Command set snmp getcomm string set snmp jetad status set snmp setcomm1...

  • Page 117: Index

    Index EasyLAN Wireless User’s Manual...
  • Page 118 Index Symbols and Numbers /etc/hosts file, 60, 61, 63 128 Bit WEP Key fields, 42 3400e printer, See printer 4420 printer, See printer 4440 printer, See printer 64 Bit WEP Key fields, 42 802.11b radio,Wi-Fi certified, 2 802.1x security authentication certificate root key, 46...
  • Page 119 configuring (continued) security, 12, 35 to 46 TCP/IP parameters, 29 UNIX network, 60 to 64 wireless communications, 12 wireless network parameters, 35 to 46 Confirm new password field, 55 connecting the antenna, 7 connector, antenna, 6 console commands Avalanche, list of, 103 cannot make changes, 28 configuring EasyLAN Wireless, 12 FTP, 88...
  • Page 120 Input poll period field, 48 installing EasyLAN Wireless, 7 to 13 Intermec Print Monitor software, 19 printer to TCP/IP ports, 22 Intermec Print Monitor software, installing, 19 intermittent problems connecting, 80 IP Address field, 31 IP address, configuring from a UNIX workstation, 24, 34...
  • Page 121 Printer Port Settings page, 47 printer port, configuring, 47 Printer Status page, 15, 25, 83 PrinterCompanion CD EasyLAN Network Setup software, installing, 12, 71 Intermec Print Monitor software, installing, 19 printing FTP, using, 16 network communications and security settings, 14 Sun Solaris, 64...
  • Page 122 TCP, 32 reloading firmware overview, 70 using console commands, 72 using TFTP PUT command, 73 using web browser interface, 71 Remote Printer option button, 51 requirements 802.1x security, 3, 4 printing, 3 system, 3 WPA-Enterprise security, 4, 5...
  • Page 123 TCP Receive Checksum option buttons, 32 TCP Timeout field, 32 TCP Window field, 32 TCP/IP Communications option buttons, 31 TCP/IP ports, installing the printer to, 22 test label indicates poor signal strength, 79 printing, 69 using test switch to print, 14...
  • Page 124 Index WiFi Signal Quality field on test label, 79 Windows operating systems, supported, 5 printing from Windows 2000/XP, 17 from Windows 95/98, 19 from Windows NT4, 18 from Windows Server 2003, 17 WINS Server configuring primary IP address, 58 configuring secondary IP address, 58 WINS Server Method field, 58 wireless adapter, 24 wireless communications...
  • Page 126 Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, Washington 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com EasyLAN Wireless User's Manual *074980-002* P/N 074980-002...

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