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Citizen IF1-WF Series User Manual

Wireless lan (wlan) interface board
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IF1-WFXX
Wireless LAN (WLAN) Interface Board
User's Manual
CITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO., LTD.
6-1-12, Tanashi-cho, Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo,
188-8511. Japan
TEL. +81-424-68-4608
sales-op@systems.citizen.co.jp
http://www.citizen-systems.co.jp/english/
Rev2.10

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  • Page 1 IF1-WFXX Wireless LAN (WLAN) Interface Board User’s Manual Rev2.10 CITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO., LTD. 6-1-12, Tanashi-cho, Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo, 188-8511. Japan TEL. +81-424-68-4608 sales-op@systems.citizen.co.jp http://www.citizen-systems.co.jp/english/...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ........................... 2 Read before using ........................3 Safety Instructions ........................4 1. Introduction ........................6 1-1. Features ....................................6 1-2. Checking the Package..............................6 1-3. Specifications ..................................7 1-4. Part Names and Functions ............................9 2. Preparation ........................10 2-1.

  • Page 3: Read Before Using

    Read before using Be sure to read this manual carefully before using the product. After you read it, store it in a safe place so that you can reread it when necessary. Contents of this manual may be changed without notice. ...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Before handling the product (removing from packaging, etc.), discharge static electricity by touching  metal, etc. Do not spill liquid onto the device.  Do not place the device in a humid place.  Do not step on, or subject the network cable connected to the device to rough treatment. ...
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions Important FCC Radiation Exposure Statement The radiation exposure from this equipment is within the FCC RF radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. It is recommended that you install and operate this equipment with a minimum of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This equipment is restricted to indoor operation only in the band 5150–5250 MHz.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Citizen IF1-WFXX wireless LAN (WLAN) interface board. By using the IF1-WFXX WLAN interface board (hereinafter referred to as the IF1-WFXX) with the CT-S801 and CT-S601 series of line thermal printers, CL-S400DT barcode printer, and other equipment, you can directly connect to various printers via a network and use computers on the network to print from the printers.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    1 Introduction 1-3. Specifications Model number IF1-WF01 IF1-WFX2 WLAN Supported standards IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b Number of channels 1 to 13 2.4GHz band: 1 to 13 5GHz band:W52 (36 to 48), W53 (52 to 64), W56(100 to 140), W58 (149 to 164) Frequency band 2.4GHz band (2,412 to 2,472 MHz)
  • Page 8 1 Introduction WLAN adapter External dimensions 15mm(W) x 19.2mm(D) x 10mm(H) 15mm(W) x 35mm(D) x 8mm(H) Weight Approx. 2.2 g Approx. 4 g (IF1-WF12) Compatible printers CT-S801/851/601/651 Series, CL-S400DT (CT-S2000/4000/310, CD-S500, etc. are not supported) Operating temperature and humidity ranges 0 to 40°C, 20 to 80% RH (condensation free) Storage temperature and humidity ranges -20 to 60°C, 20 to 85% RH (condensation free)

  • Page 9: Part Names And Functions

    1 Introduction 1-4. Part Names and Functions WLAN Interface Board Unit Printer interface connector Operation panel ① ⑥ 10/100BASE ③ ⑤ ⑦ ② ④ Operation panel ① RJ45 connector (compatible with 10Base-T/100Base-TX) Connection for network cable ② Ethernet transmission speed LED indicator (green)* Shows Ethernet transmission speed with steady/blinking light.

  • Page 10: Preparation

    2. Preparation 2-1. Connecting the WLAN Interface Board Unit Warning • Malfunctions may occur if the WLAN interface board is removed or re-inserted. • To install the WLAN interface board, please contact your dealer or service person. • If you work on your own, consider static electricity and other factors carefully, and then intall WLAN interface board at your own responsibility.
  • Page 11 2 Preparation  Connecting the WLAN Adapter 1) Connect the USB extension cable to the USB connector of the IF1-WFXX. *If the installation location has good reception, the WLAN adapter can be directly connected without using the extension cable. 2) Connect the USB extension cable and WLAN adapter. 3) Set the WLAN adapter in the adapter cover.
  • Page 12 2 Preparation  Connecting the Ethernet RJ45 connector 1) Connect the network cable to the RJ45 connector of the IF1-WFXX. Connect the Ethernet when using the IF1-WFXX with Ethernet or when setting the WLAN. The Ethernet is enabled when the wired and WLAN are connected Network cable simultaneously.

  • Page 13: Installing The Printer

    2 Preparation 2-2. Installing the Printer With an unobstructed view, the guideline transmission distance for the IF1-WFXX is approximately 30 m. The transmission distance depends on the setup environment. This includes electrical interference from the periphery, obstacles such as the printer, and the antenna location. Carefully consider these points before installing the IF1-WFXX.

  • Page 14: Using The Panel Button

    2 Preparation 2-3. Using the Panel Button The panel button on the operation panel is used to operate the IF1-WFXX. Starting the WLAN Interface Board  Turn on the printer. The IF1-WFXX starts working approximately 20 seconds after the printer turns on. Printing the WLAN Interface Board Configuration ...

  • Page 15: Led Functions

    2 Preparation 2-4. LED Functions The following charts show what each LED indicator indicates. Green Yellow Green Red (Status) ① Ethernet transmission speed indicator Transmission speed LED (green) 100 Mbps 10 Mbps / Disconnected ② Ethernet connection/transmission status indicator Connection status LED (yellow) Connected Disconnected...
  • Page 16 2 Preparation ③ WLAN adapter status indicator (IF1-WF01 only) Status Connecting Repeats short-cycle and long-cycle flashing. Communicating Irregular flashing (changes with data transmission status) Setting using WPS Short-cycle flashing.

  • Page 17: Printing The Wlan Interface Board Configuration

    : Auto (100BaseTx Full) Configuration information of the IF1-WFXX. ⑦ Printer Status The information stored in the IF1-WFXX is  Manufacturer : CITIZEN Model : CT-S801 printed and may be different from the connection status of the current network. User Configuration DHCP...
  • Page 18 Security : WPA2-PSK AES Check the connection status using the network  Printer Status  information of Manufacturer : CITIZEN Model : CL-S400DT User Configuration DHCP : Disable IP Address : 192.168.0.10  Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 19: Returning The Wlan Interface Board Configuration To Factory Default Settings

    2 Preparation 2-6. Returning the WLAN Interface Board Configuration to Factory Default Settings 1) Press and hold the panel button to switch to setting mode. 2) After the IF1-WFXX has switched to setting mode, press and hold the panel button again within three seconds.

  • Page 20: Setting The Wlan

    2 Preparation 2-7. Setting the WLAN 2-7-1. Settings Classification Item Description General tab WLAN board WLAN board Set the ID of the IF1-WFXX. Information Name Net Printer (factory default) TCP/IP TCP/IP Select the IP address acquisition method. “Obtain an IP Address Automatically” (factory default) “Use the following IP Address”...
  • Page 21 2 Preparation Security Security Select the encryption method. System Disable (factory default) WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK Select the authentication method when WEP is selected. Authentication Open System (factory default) Shared Key Key Size Select the key size when WEP was selected. 64 Bit (Hex-10 chars) (factory default) 64 Bit (ASCII-5 chars) 128 Bit (Hex-26 chars) 128 Bit (ASCII-13 chars)

  • Page 22: Example Settings

    2 Preparation 2-7-2. Example Settings Use the WPS function and Configure Settings*  1) Connect the WLAN adapter to the IF1-WFXX. 2) Turn on the printer. Confirm that the IF1-WFXX recognized the WLAN adapter. The WLAN adapter is recognized approximately 20 seconds after the printer is turned on. The status indicator LED (green) starts flashing. 3) Hold the WPS button on the WLAN adapter for 1 second or more.

  • Page 23: Web Manager

    3. Web Manager The IF1-WFXX is equipped with a Web manager function, which allows you to access the IF1-WFXX from a web browser and check the status of the IF1-WFXX or change its settings. 3-1. Starting the Web Manager 1) Start a web browser. 2) In the address bar, enter the IP address and then press Enter.

  • Page 24: Home Window

    3 Web Manager 3-2. HOME Window This is the Home window of the Web manager.     HOME button ① Display the Home window. ② STATUS button Display the Status window. At the status window, you can check the status of the IF1-WFXX. ③...

  • Page 25: Status Window

    3 Web Manager 3-3. STATUS Window Displays the status of the IF1-WFXX.     ① System Status tab See 3-3-1, System Status Tab (page 26). ② Network Status tab See 3-3-2, Network Status Tab (page 27). ③ Wireless LAN Status tab See 3-3-3, Wireless LAN Tab (page 28).

  • Page 26: System Status Tab

    3 Web Manager 3-3-1. System Status Tab         ① Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of the IF1-WFXX. ② Model Name Displays the model name of the IF1-WFXX. ③ Serial Number Displays the serial number of the IF1-WFXX. ④...

  • Page 27: Network Status Tab

    3 Web Manager 3-3-2. Network Status Tab       WLAN board name ① Displays the WLAN board name of the IF1-WFXX. IP Address ② Displays the IP address of the IF1-WFXX. Subnet Mask ③ Displays the subnet mask of the IF1-WFXX. Default Gateway ④...

  • Page 28: Wireless Lan Tab

    3 Web Manager 3-3-3. Wireless LAN Tab ①       SSID ① Displays the SSID of the access point to which the IF1-WFXX is connected. BSSID ② Displays the BSSID of the WLAN to which the IF1-WFXX is connected. Generally, the BSSID is the MAC address of the access point.

  • Page 29: Printer Status Tab

    3-3-4. Printer Status Tab    Manufacturer ① Displays “CITIZEN”. Printer Model ② Displays the model of the printer to which the IF1-WFXX is connected. Printer Status ③ Displays the operational status of the printer to which the IF1-WFXX is connected.

  • Page 30: Config Window

    3 Web Manager 3-4. CONFIG Window You can configure the IF1-WFXX after logging in as an administrator.     User Name ① Enter the name of the IF1-WFXX administrator. (Initial setting: admin) Password ② Enter the administrator password. (Initial setting: admin) Login button ③...

  • Page 31: General Tab

    3 Web Manager 3-4-1. General Tab WLAN board Information ・ WLAN board name (factory default: Net Printer) Set the ID of the IF1-WFXX. TCP/IP ・ Obtain an IP Address Automatically (factory default) Automatically obtain the IP address from the DHCP server. ・...
  • Page 32 3 Web Manager Print Settings Configure the printing functions of the printer. ・ Raw Port Number (factory default: 9100) Set the TCP port number for RAW protocol printing. ・ Timeout for print data Set the timeout duration for the connection to the host. ・...

  • Page 33: Wireless Lan Tab

    3 Web Manager 3-4-2. Wireless LAN Tab Basic ・ Network Type (factory default: Infrastructure) Select the access mode from Infrastructure and Ad Hoc. ・ SSID (factory default: CITIZENSYSTEMS) Enter the SSID specified for the connection access point. Security ・ Security System (factory default: Disable) Select the encryption method from Disable, WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK.
  • Page 34 3 Web Manager For WPA - PSK and WPA2 - PSK ・ Key Format (factory default: Passphrase (8-63 chars)) Select the key format from Passphrase (8-63 chars) and Hex (64 chars). ・ Pre-Shared Key (factory default: ABCDEF4321) Enter the shared key. Site Survey Setting This function searches for access points.
  • Page 35 3 Web Manager WPS Setting ・ WPS (factory default: Enable) Select the WPS function setting from Enable and Disable. Click “Enter” to configure the WPS setting from the Web manager. ・ Mode (factory default: PBC) Select the mode from PBC and PIN. For PBC When “Start”...

  • Page 36: User Account Tab

    3 Web Manager 3-4-3. User Account Tab You must log in as an administrator to change the settings of the IF1-WFXX. At this screen, the administrator name and password can be changed. Set User ・ New User name (factory default: admin) Enter the new administrator name.

  • Page 37: Maintenance Tab

    3 Web Manager 3-4-4. Maintenance Tab ・ Save & Restart button Save changes, and restart the IF1-WFXX. ・ Restart button Restart the IF1-WFXX without saving changes. ・ Factory Default button Return the IF1-WFXX to the factory default settings. ・ Firmware Upgrade button Upgrade the firmware of the IF1-WFXX.

  • Page 38: Wlan Setup Tool

    4. WLAN Setup Tool The “WLAN Setup Tool” utility software runs on the Windows operating system and can be used to change the settings of the IF1-WFXX. 4-1. Installing the WLAN Setup Tool 1) Acquire the file “WLANSetupToolSetup.exe” from the CD-ROM or our website. Double click the file. 2) If the “User Account Control”...
  • Page 39 4 WLAN Setup Tool The screen shown on the right appears. Click “Next. ” The screen shown on the right appears. Click “Install”. 7) Click “Finish” to complete installation.
  • Page 40 4 WLAN Setup Tool 8) The PC setting tool starts. From the ”System” menu, select ”Exit”. 9) The icon on the right is placed on the desktop of the computer. You can now start program by double clicking this icon.

  • Page 41: Information List Window

    4 WLAN Setup Tool 4-2. Information List Window        ”System” ① Select ”System” – ”Exit” to exit the WLAN Setup Tool. ”Tools” ② Select ”Tools” – ”Settings” to switch the display of the WLAN interface board information. When the “Display WLAN board information”...
  • Page 42 4 WLAN Setup Tool Select ”Help” – ”About” to display the version information of the WLAN Setup Tool. ”Refresh List” button ④ Refresh the list of the WLAN interface board. The application periodically refreshes the list, but you can refresh the list manually by clicking this button. ”Configure using a Web Browser”...

  • Page 43: Setup Window

    4 WLAN Setup Tool 4-3. Setup Window You can configure the WLAN interface board by selecting the WLAN interface board from the list screen and clicking “Configure the WLAN Board”. To login at the login screen, enter a username and password. Username: admin (factory default) Password: admin: (factory default) 4-3-1.

  • Page 44: Protocol" Tab

    4 WLAN Setup Tool 4-3-3. “Protocol“ Tab Use the “Protocol“ tab to enable LPR and the RAW protocol, set the printer timeout duration, enable "Priority to Ethernet", and enable UPnP. 4-3-4. “User Account“ Tab Use the “User account“ tab to change the administrator name and password.
  • Page 45 4 WLAN Setup Tool different subnet values, a message like the one shown below appears in red letters. If this message appears, set the IP address using the “Configure the WLAN Board” button before configuring the WLAN interface board. Only the server name and IP address can be configured.

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