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- Page 1 IF1-WFx4 / IF1-WFx6 IF2-WFx5 / IF2-WFx6 “Wireless LAN” (WLAN) Interface Board User’s Manual Rev2.00 Target firmware version 2.30 or later...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents ..........................2 Read before using ......................4 Related SDKs and Documentation .................. 5 1. Introduction ......................... 7 1-1. Features ..................................7 1-2. Model Classification .............................. 7 1-3. Specifications ................................8 1-4. Part Names and Functions ..........................10 2. Preparation ........................ 12 2-1. - Page 3 Contents 5-3-3. “Supported Protocols“ Tab ..........................45 5-3-4. “User Account“ Tab............................... 45 5-3-5. “Maintenance“ Tab ............................... 45 6. XML Function and Peripheral Device Control Function ........47 6-1. Overview .................................. 47 6-2. CONFIG>>Service Tab ............................48 6-2-1. Media Converter ..............................49 6-2-2.
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Page 4: 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 5: Related Sdks And Documentation
Network board configuration with XML data * XML Config (JavaScript) - Config SDK(JavaScript) - CITIZEN XML Device Control Service JavaScript Device Control SDK Programming Manual Peripheral device control using XML data * XML Device 【JavaScript】 - Device Control SDK (JavaScript) - Page 6 1 Related SDKs and Documentation Term Description Since different documents are intended for different audiences and assume different levels of expertise, different terms may be applied for clarity even when the content being explained is the same. In addition, some terms are easily confused because they are sometimes referred to from the opposite standpoint depending on their function.
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Page 7: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Citizen IFx-WFxX “Wireless LAN” (WLAN) interface board. By using the WLAN interface board (hereinafter referred to as the interface board) with our POS printers and barcode printers, you can directly connect to various printers via a network and use computers on the network to print from the printers. -
Page 8: Specifications
1 Introduction Specifications 1-3. USB Wi-Fi adaptor Model number WU606n *1 Radio Supported standards IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b Number of channels 1 to 13 Frequency band 2.4GHz band (2,412 to 2,472 MHz) Transmission speed IEEE802.11n: maximum 150 Mbps IEEE802.11g: maximum 54 Mbps IEEE802.11b: 11 Mbps Main board (Network) WLAN... - Page 9 1 Introduction Software Software Setting methods Browser, PC setting tool Firmware upgrade Browser, PC setting tool Supported Platforms Windows 7, Windows8, Windows10, HTML5 browser *1 Wi-Fi adapters using the following chips may work. When using Wi-Fi adapters with these chips, please note that we are not responsible for the radio laws of each country or any problems with the wireless communication part.
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Page 10: Part Names And Functions
1 Introduction Part Names and Functions 1-4. Interface Board Unit IF1-WFx4 (USB 1 port) IF1-WFx6 (USB 2 ports) ① ⑦ ① ⑥ 10/100BASE 10/100BAS ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑧ ⑥ ② ③ ⑤ ⑦ ④ ① IF2-WFx5 (USB 1 port) IF2-WFx6 (USB 2 ports) ①... - Page 11 1 Introduction USB Wi-Fi Adapter (WU606n) ① Wireless adapter status indicator LED* Shows connection status (connecting, communicating, etc.). ① Other Wi-Fi adapters using the following chips may work. When using Wi-Fi adapters with these chips, please note that we are not responsible for the radio laws of each country or any problems with the wireless communication part.
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Page 12: Preparation
2. Preparation Installing the printer and connecting LAN cable 2-1. ■ Installing Printer With an unobstructed view, the guideline transmission distance 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 the installation. - Page 13 2 Preparation • In the case of the IF1-WFX6 which has two USB ports, connecting to both the left and right ports is possible, but connecting two of the same type of device (two displays, two scanners, etc.) is prohibited.
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Page 14: Connecting The Interface Board Unit
2 Preparation Connecting the Interface Board Unit 2-4. 1) The interface board can be used by connecting it to the main board of a printer. The printer interface connector is connected to the connector of the main board of the printer. You can also replace another interface with the wireless LAN interface, but care is required. - Page 15 2 Preparation Interface slot Insert the interface board into the interface slot of the printer. Connect the interface connector of the board to the interface connector inside the printer. Fix the interface board in place with screws.
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Page 16: Network Settings And Operation
3. Network Settings and Operation Overview 3-1. To use this interface board connected to a network, you need to connect to the network and configure the settings for communication in addition to configuring the settings of the printer. There are two methods to configure the settings for a network connection. Web Manager Connect to this interface board from a browser and then configure the settings from a dedicated settings screen. - Page 17 2 Network Settings and Operation XML Config By sending XML format data to this interface board, you can configure some of the board's functions. The functions that can be configured or updated are SSL/TLS settings Request printing settings Firmware update Details are beyond the scope of this manual.
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Page 18: Panel Button
2 Network Settings and Operation Panel Button 3-2. The panel button on the operation panel is used to operate the Interface board. It allows you to print the setting information of this interface board and restore the initial state. (Example, IF1-WFx6) 10/100BASE Panel button ◼... -
Page 19: Printing The Interface Board Configuration
Speed & Duplex : Auto (100BaseTx Full) printed. Printer Status ⑦ Configuration information of the interface ⑥ Manufacturer : CITIZEN Model : CT-S801 board. The information stored in the interface board is printed and may be User Configuration DHCP : Enable... -
Page 20: Returning The Interface Board Configuration To Factory Default Settings
2 Network Settings and Operation Returning the Interface Board Configuration to Factory Default Settings 3-4. 1) Press and hold the panel button to switch to setting mode. 2) After the interface board has switched to setting mode, press and holds the panel button again within three seconds. -
Page 21: Display Status By Led
2 Network Settings and Operation Display status by LED 3-5. The following charts show what each LED indicator indicates. (Diagram shows a typical example. There are interface boards where the positioning of LEDs differs, but the order from left to right is the same.) 10/100BASE Green Yellow Green Red ①... - Page 22 2 Network Settings and Operation ④ USB Wi-Fi adapter status indicator (WU606n) Status Connecting Repeats short-cycle and long-cycle flashing. Communicating Irregular flashing (changes with data transmission status)
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Page 23: Simple Setting Procedure Example For Wireless Lan
2 Network Settings and Operation Simple Setting Procedure Example for Wireless LAN 3-6. If you do not know much about network settings, configure the settings about the corresponding procedure below. However, the instructions in the procedure may not necessarily be appropriate for your network environment. -
Page 24: Web Manager
4. Web Manager The interface board is equipped with a Web manager function, which allows accessing the interface board from a Web browser to check the status of the interface board and change its settings. Starting the Web Manager 4-1. In the address bar, enter the IP address and then press Enter. - Page 25 function ” and “8 Request Print function” for details on each function. SSL/TLS...
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Page 26: Home Window
2 Web Manager HOME Window 4-2. This is the Home window of the Web manager. ① ① HOME button Display the Home window. ② STATUS button Display the Status window. At the status window, you can check the status of the Interface board. ③... -
Page 27: Status Window
2 Web Manager STATUS Window 4-3. Displays the status of the Interface board. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ① System Status tab See 4-3-1, STATUS>>System Status Tab (page 28). ② Network Status tab See 4-3-2, STATUS>>Network Status Tab (page 29). ③... -
Page 28: Status>>System Status Tab
2 Web Manager 4-3-1. STATUS>>System Status Tab ① Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of the Interface board. ② Model Name Displays the model name of the Interface board. ③ Serial Number Displays the serial number of the Interface board. -
Page 29: Status>>Network Status Tab
2 Web Manager 4-3-2. STATUS>>Network Status Tab ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ① LAN board name displays the LAN board name of the Interface board. ② IP Address Displays the IP address of the Interface board. ③... -
Page 30: Status>>Wireless Lan Tab
2 Web Manager 4-3-3. STATUS>>Wireless LAN Tab ① ① SSID Displays the SSID of the access point to which the Interface board is connected. ② BSSID Displays the BSSID of the WLAN to which the Interface board is connected. Generally, the BSSID is the MAC address of the access point. -
Page 31: Status>>Printer Status Tab
4-3-4. STATUS>>Printer Status Tab ① Manufacturer Displays “CITIZEN”. ② Printer Model Displays the model of the printer to which the Interface board is connected. ③ Printer Status Displays the operational status of the printer to which the Interface board is connected. -
Page 32: Config Window
2 Web Manager CONFIG Window 4-4. You can configure the Interface board after logging in as an administrator. User Name / Password Enter administrator user name and administrator password. (Initial setting: admin / admin) Login button Click “Login”. The CONFIG window appears. Cancel button Cancel login. -
Page 33: Config>>General Tab
2 Web Manager 4-4-1. CONFIG>>General Tab LAN board Information ・ LAN board name (factory default: Net Printer) Set the ID of the Interface board. TCP/IP ・ Obtain an IP Address Automatically (factory default) Automatically obtain the IP address from the DHCP server. ・... - Page 34 2 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. ・...
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Page 35: Config>>Wireless Lan Tab
2 Web Manager 4-4-2. CONFIG>>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 36 2 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. Scan Access pointite Survey Setting ・...
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Page 37: Config>>User Account Tab
2 Web Manager Submit button Enter the changes. Reset button Cancel the changes CONFIG>>User Account Tab 4-4-3. You must log in as an administrator to change the settings of the Interface board. At this screen, the administrator name and password can be changed. Set User ・... -
Page 38: Config>>Maintenance Tab
2 Web Manager 4-4-4. CONFIG>>Maintenance Tab ・ Save & Restart button Save changes, and restart the Interface board. ・ Restart button Restart the Interface board without saving changes. ・ Factory Default button Return the Interface board to the factory default settings. ・... -
Page 39: Nettoolk
5. NetToolK The “NetToolK” utility software runs in the Windows operating system and can be used to change the settings of the interface board. This tool can be used with both wired and wireless LAN interface boards. Installing the NetToolK 5-1. - Page 40 4 NetToolK 5) The screen shown on the right appears. Click “Next.” 6) The screen shown on the right appears. Click “Install”. 7) Click “Finish” to complete installation.
- Page 41 4 NetToolK 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.
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Page 42: Information List Window
4 NetToolK Information List Window 5-2. ① ”System” Select ”System” – ”Exit” to exit the NetToolK. ”Tools” ② Select ”Tools” – ”Settings” to switch the display of the interface board information. When the “Show LAN board information” check box is selected, the LAN interface board operation status can be displayed as shown below. - Page 43 4 NetToolK ”Help” menu ③ Select ”Help” – ”About” to display the version information of the NetToolK. ”Refresh List” button ④ Refresh the list of the LAN interface board. The application periodically refreshes the list, but you can refresh the list manually by clicking this button. ”Go to Web Page”...
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Page 44: Setup Window
4 NetToolK Setup Window 5-3. You can configure the LAN interface board by selecting the LAN interface board from the list screen and clicking “Configure the LAN Board”. To login at the login screen, enter a username and password. Username: admin (factory default) Password: admin: (factory default) 5-3-1. -
Page 45: Supported Protocols" Tab
4 NetToolK 5-3-3. “Supported Protocols“ Tab Use the “Supported Protocols“ tab to enable LPR and the RAW protocol, set the printer timeout duration, enable "Priority Ethernet", and enable UPnP. 5-3-4. “User Account“ Tab Use the “User Account“ tab to change the administrator name and password. - Page 46 4 NetToolK Note: If the computer at which you are performing the configuration and the LAN interface board have 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 LAN Board” button before configuring the LAN interface board.
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Page 47: Xml Function And Peripheral Device Control Function
XML tag format. (A method to control a peripheral device without using the XML function is also provided.) See the separate documents for CITIZEN XML Print Service for details on data in XML tag format, JavaScript library to generate that data, etc. -
Page 48: Config>>Service Tab
4 XML Function and Peripheral Device Control Function CONFIG>>Service Tab 6-2. The setting items that are displayed differ depending on the type of interface board that is connected to the printer. IFx-xFX2 / IFx-xFX5：All items Other: XML Print items only The Media Converter items may be displayed even when the interface board is used in combination with a printer that does not meet the conditions. -
Page 49: Media Converter
4 XML Function and Peripheral Device Control Function 6-2-1. Media Converter Item Initial value Configurable Description range VCOM Convert Disable Enable Set Enable when using a display or Disable scanner using OPOS without XML control. HID Scanner Convert Disable Enable Set Enable when using a scanner in Disable HID mode without XML control. -
Page 50: Xml Device Control / Line Display
4 XML Function and Peripheral Device Control Function 6-2-4. XML Device Control / Line Display Configure the following general settings for a display. The setting initial values are already the appropriate values for the corresponding display so do not change them in the case of normal use. Item Initial value Configurable range... -
Page 51: Status>>Service Status Tab
4 XML Function and Peripheral Device Control Function 6-3. STATUS>>Service Status Tab The settings on the Service tab, the connection state of the peripheral device, etc. are reflected here. -
Page 52: Ssl/Tls Function
7. SSL/TLS function Overview 7-1. Necessity of SSL/TLS support Encrypted communication is necessary to prevent third parties from eavesdropping on, altering, or spoofing the communication data flowing over the network. The SSL/TLS protocol has become the standard for encrypted communication infrastructure. The http protocol is used to send and receive web data and XML data, and https is the SSL/TLS- compatible version of it. - Page 53 4 SSL/TLS function On the other hand, to use a public CA signed certificate on this board, the user must perform steps 1 through 4 above, and then import the certificate file (which has signature by public CA) and the applicant's private key file to this board (as step5).
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Page 54: Config>>Ssl/Tls Tab
4 SSL/TLS function these two conditions. 7-2. CONFIG>>SSL/TLS tab 7-2-1. SSL/TLS tab SSL/TLS Setting ・ Service Select whether the SSL/TLS function is enabled or disabled. Certificate Setting ・ Server Certification Select the server certificate type used for SSL/TLS communication from either Self-Signed Certificate or CA-signed certificate. -
Page 55: Create Self-Signed Certificate
4 SSL/TLS function 7-2-2. Create Self-Signed Certificate Create Self-Signed Certificate (Items and meanings for CA-Signed Certificate are the same.) ・ Issuer Enter the information about the organization that operates the server (administrator). ・ Common Name Enter the IP address or FQDN of the print server. ・... -
Page 56: Update Self-Signed Certificate
4 SSL/TLS function 7-2-3. Update Self-Signed Certificate Update Self-Signed Certificate (The same applies to the items on the CA-Signed Certificate Update.) ・ Issuer Enter the information about the organization that operates the server (administrator). ・ Common Name Enter the IP address or FQDN of the print server. ・... -
Page 57: To Enable Ssl/Tls Communication Using A Self-Signed Certificate
4 SSL/TLS function 7-3. To enable SSL/TLS communication using a self-signed certificate 7-3-1. Generating and exporting self-signed certificates 1) Access the IP address of the board from your browser. 2) Select the "CONFIG" tab. 3) Enter User Name: admin, Password: admin to enter the configuration screen. - Page 58 4 SSL/TLS function 4) Set a static IP and select the "Submit" button. 5) Select the "SSL/TLS" tab and go to the SSL/TLS setting window. 6) Click the "Create" button to enter the self-certification windows.
- Page 59 4 SSL/TLS function 7) Enter a static IP in Common Name,. For Validity, the first one is the validity period of the certificate stored on the board, and the second one is the validity period of the file to be exported. Basically, there is no need to change it. An error will occur if the first Validity is set outside the period of the second Validity.
- Page 60 4 SSL/TLS function 9) Press the "OK" button. 10) Select "Enable" for Service and CA-Signed Certificate for Server Certification in SSL/TLS Setting. 11) Click the "Export" button to save the self-certificate file. The file will be used for importing into your browser.
- Page 61 4 SSL/TLS function 13) Press "Save & Reboot". 14) Click the "Yes" button to save & reboot. Please wait until the board reboots. The configuration changes will be reflected after the reboot.
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Page 62: Example Of Importing A Self-Signed Certificate In A Browser (Chrome)
4 SSL/TLS function 7-3-2. Example of importing a self-signed certificate in a browser (Chrome) Chrome Settings =>Privacy and security =>Security => Manage certificate Select the "Trusted Root Certification Authorities" tab and click the "Import" button. - Page 63 4 SSL/TLS function Press "Next". Press “Browse” and choose the self-signed certificate file that you exported in 7-3-1 and press “Next”.
- Page 64 4 SSL/TLS function Press "Next". Press “Finish”...
- Page 65 4 SSL/TLS function When a security warning appears, press Yes to complete the certificate installation, Then the printer's self-signed certificate has been registered with the "Trusted Root Certification Authority". This will allow SSL/TLS communication between this Chrome and the printer using https without warning.
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Page 66: Ssl/Tls And Certificate Related Specifications
4 SSL/TLS function 7-4. SSL/TLS and certificate related specifications 7-4-1. SSL/TLS communication specifications TCP/IP version TCP/IP v4 SSL/TLS version TLS1.2（SSL3.3） Application protocol HTTPS (Server Authentication) TCP communication port Supported certificate Self-signed certificate CA signed certificate Encryption algorithm AES 128/256 Hash algorithm SHA2-256, SHA1 Key Exchange Method RSA 2048 bit... -
Page 67: Self-Signed Certificate Related Specifications
Issuer Subject Organization Unit (Blank) Alphanumeric, Space, 64 chars (OU) "," (Comma), "+" (Plus), Organization "-" (Hyphen), "." (Dot), CITIZEN SYSTEMS 64 chars "/" (Slash), "_" (Underscore), JAPAN "(" (Bracket L),")" (Bracket R) Locate (L) (Blank) 128 chars State (S) -
Page 68: Ca Signed Certificate Related Specifications
4 SSL/TLS function Specification for exporting a certificate file signed by a internal certifying authority. Encoding type Base64 File extension .crt Version Key Exchange Method RSA 2048 bit Signature algorithm SHA2-256 with RSA 7-4-3. CA signed certificate related specifications The specifications of CA signed certificate that can be imported and used are as follows. Please make sure that the certificate and private key are paired before importing. -
Page 69: Request Print Function
8. Request Print function 8-1. Overview The request printing function is required to realize printing from the Web server to the printer. The general procedure is as follows. This board periodically sends to the Web server a print data request. On the other hand, the server needs to respond to the print data request when the request comes in, and if the print data exists on the server, server needs includes the print data in the response Regular XML Print... -
Page 70: Config>>Request Print Tab
4 Request Print function 8-2. CONFIG>>Request Print tab Request Print Settings ・ Request Print (Default: Disable) Set whether to enable the request printing function. ・ URL Enter the server URL of the request. ・ Via Proxy Server (Default: Disable) Enables or disables the proxy setting. ・... -
Page 71: Status>>Request Print Tab
4 Request Print function ・ Password Enter the password to be used for Basic Authentication. Warning print for failed Requests If communication with the server for the request print fails, this board can notify you of it by printing or beeping. ・...
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