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  • Page 1 AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G User’s Manual AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Safety Notices - Take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G. Please observe all safety markings and instructions when using this product. Important!: - must be observed to avoid operational impairment. Do not proceed any of the above notices, until you have fully understood the implications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appendix 1: Set a Temporary IP Address with Arp/Ping ......33 AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...
  • Page 4 Appendix 2: Enabling WEP/WPA in the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G ....35 Appendix 3: Troubleshooting ..........36 Frequently Asked Questions .

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    OBW Setup Wizard, see Windows Setup, on page 13. Wireless Operating Modes The AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G print server can be used in Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc network modes using 802.11b and 802.11g wireless standards. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 6: Infrastructure (Access Point)

    Workstations and laptop computers communicate directly over the WLAN with the print server. Ad Hoc is used for configuration and printing purposes. If you lose contact with the print server, you can try reaching it using Ad Hoc mode, see Installation Guide. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 7: Wireless Frequency Bands And Channels

    Frequency bands and channels: Country Frequency Available Channels Default Channel Europe 2.412-2.472 GHz 1-13 France 2.457-2.472 GHz 10-13 (indoor use*) Japan 2.484 GHz US/Canada 2.412-2.462 GHz 1-11 * (France) outdoor use permitted on private property with prior authorization AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...
  • Page 8 Product Overview AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 9: Windows Printing Methods

    This chapter describes three alternative methods for printing when using the Infrastructure mode. These may be used if printing problems are experienced after installing the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G. Standard TCP/IP - Raw TCP Method in Windows 2000/XP/2003 To add a network printer to your printer list in Windows 2000/XP/2003 using Standard TCP/IP - Raw TCP: 1.
  • Page 10 Windows Printing Methods 5. In the Printer Name or IP Address field, enter the IP address of the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G (Example: 192.168.3.191) The Port Name field will be filled in automatically. Click Next. 6. Go to step 7 if using Windows XP SP2 or later. Otherwise, select Device Port: LPT1 and click Next.
  • Page 11 Select the appropriate radio button and click Next and Finish. 10. Next, from Printers (and Faxes), highlight the installed printer and right- click, choose Properties, then Ports | Configure Port. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 12: Using The Microsoft Lpr Monitor In Windows 2000/Xp

    3. Click Add/Remove Windows Components. 4. Check Other Network File and Print Services and click Details. 5. Check Print Services for Unix and click OK. 6. Click Next and Finish. 7. Close Add/Remove Programs and the Control Panel. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 13: Ipp (Internet Printing Protocol) Configuration

    4. Click the Create a new port radio button and select LPR Port from the list. Click Next. 5. Type the name of your AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G or IP address (Example: 192.168.3.191) in the Name or address of server providing LPD field and enter the port you want to use in the Name of printer or print queue on that server filed (Example: usb or lp1).
  • Page 14 Requirements • the print server’s IP-address or host name • the local printer port name, which for AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G is lp1. • the brand and model of the printer in order to install the appropriate printer driver.
  • Page 15 5. The Wizard will ask you if you want the printer to be your default destination printer. Make your choice and click Next to complete the Add Printer Wizard installation. 6. The new printer is added to your Select Printer window. Print a test page to verify the installation. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...
  • Page 16 Windows Printing Methods AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 17: Mac Os Setup

    (bold). Test the installation by sending a print job to the printer. Installation on Mac OS 9.1 or older, using AppleTalk Basic Configuration On Mac OS 9.1 or older, basic configuration in AppleTalk is performed simply by opening the Chooser window and selecting a printer. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 18: Choosing A Printer

    Use the Generic PPD if you do not need any printer specific features. 6. Click OK, and then click the Close box. This completes the configuration and closes the Chooser. Repeat this procedure for each Macintosh computer on the network using the print server. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 19: Print Server Management

    See Windows Setup, on page 13. Print Server Management from a Web Browser All Axis print servers contain an embedded web server that can be accessed through a web browser. The embedded web server provides access to configuration and management pages for the print server and the connected printer.

  • Page 20: Status

    Current Status: Displays the connected printer’s status. Printer Usage: Displays information about Job Count and Printed Pages. Print Job Status Displays the current print jobs, including information on the Job, User, Elapsed Time, Protocol, Port, Status and Bytes Printed. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...
  • Page 21 ASCII disables all binary transfers, select this alternative for all non- • PostScript printers and for ASCII PostScript printing. SNMP Status SNMP Communities: Displays SNMP communities from the print server. There are two communities (SNMP Community 1, 2) that control messages from the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 22: Setup

    SNMP, AppleTalk, etc. All print server settings have default values that have been carefully selected by Axis. In most instances, there is no need to change these default values. System Print Server Name: Enter a name for the print server if you wish.
  • Page 23 Preamble: (Long/Short) The radio preamble is a section of data at the head of the packet containing information that the access point and the client devices need when sending and receiving packets. It allows you to select a long or short AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...
  • Page 24 Protocol), which provides for a stronger, scalable solution. WPA2-PSK(CCMP): Also called 802.11i, it uses the concept of a Robust • Security Network and uses AES and CCMP (Counter Mode CBC MAC Protocol), which provides for a stronger, scalable solution. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...
  • Page 25 (recommended). The print server’s default port name is AXxxxxxx_USB, where xxxxxx represent the last six digits of the print server’s serial number, found on the label. The print server will append the last six digits to the name you specify. Example: AX181cf0_USB AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...
  • Page 26 Use Authentication Traps: If Enabled, an authentication failure trap is sent to the trap destination address. Trap Address 1: Enter an IP address to which SNMP traps are sent. Trap Address 2: Enter a second IP address to which SNMP traps are sent. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Click Firmware Upgrade to browse to your firmware directory and reload the print server with new firmware. (You must first download firmware from www.axis.com/techsup/firmware, select the appropraite print server model and click Download flash file. Save the firmware flash file locally on your computer or in a network directory.)

  • Page 28: Print Server Management Using The Reset Button

    Subnet Mask • Default Router • SSID • Channel • WPA-PSK enabled or disabled • AppleTalk enabled or disabled • AppleTalk Port Name • Rendezvous enabled or disabled • Rendezvous service name • Site survey AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 29: Perform A Factory Default

    • SSID = <ANY> (will connect with the Access Point that has the best signal in your wireless network) • Data transmit rate = Auto • Transmit mode = Auto • Authentication Type = Open System • Channel = 6 • DHCP enabled AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...
  • Page 30 Print Server Management AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 31: Upgrading The Print Server's Firmware

    New firmware can simply be loaded into the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G over the network.
  • Page 32 Print Server’s Internal internal Web pages: Web Pages 1. Go to www.axis.com/techsup/firmware, select your print server model and click Download flash file. Save the firmware flash file locally on your computer or in a network directory. 2. Open a Web browser, enter the IP address of your print server and press Enter.

  • Page 33: Appendix 1: Set A Temporary Ip Address With Arp/Ping

    7. Assign a fixed IP address to the print server: select Use the following TCP/IP settings radio-button and enter a valid IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Router. 8. Click Save and Restart. The new, static IP address will be loaded. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...
  • Page 34 • When you execute the ping command for the first time, you may experience a significantly longer response time than usual. • The IP address and serial number used here are sample values. You must acquire a new and unused IP address from your network admin- istrator. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 35: Appendix 2: Enabling Wep/Wpa In The Axis Officebasic Usb Wireless G

    G if your WLAN is Infrastructure-based (with an Access Point) and uses WEP/WPA encryption and/or does not broadcast the SSID. Follow these instructions to connect and install the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G print server: 1. Switch the print server’s DIP switch to DIAG mode.

  • Page 36: Appendix 3: Troubleshooting

    The print server has these default Ad Hoc settings (under Setup | Wireless). Server These settings cannot be modified! • Communication type = Ad Hoc • SSID = WLAN-PS • Channel = 6 • Data transmit rates = Auto • Transmit mode = Auto AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...
  • Page 37 (disconnect then reconnect the external power supply). 5. On your laptop, access the previous profile used before losing contact with the print server and reactivate it. You should now be able to make contact with the print server again. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 38: Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: The IP address is A: Possible explanation and solution: 0.0.0.0 The print server has recently been restarted and has not yet acquired an IP address. Solution: Print another test page after a minute has passed. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Support for printers and digital copiers from Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, IBM, Kyocera, Lexmark, Minolta, NEC, Oce, OKI, Ricoh, Sharp, Star, TEC, Toshiba, Zebra, Xerox, etc. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G does not support printing with host-based printers, e.g. CAPT, GDI, PPA. Supported Systems: •...
  • Page 40 - FCC Part 15 subpart C, Class B • Safety: - EN 60950 Included Accessories: • Printed installation guide • Power supply • Installation CD • USB cable All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

  • Page 41: Index

    Flash memory 31 IP Address 21, 25 IPP client 14 IPP Printing Requirements 14 IPP using host name in the 1.0 standard 14 IPP using host name in the 1.1 standard 14 Key Format 25 AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...
  • Page 42 22 Send SNMP Traps 22 Service Name 21, 25 Service Set Identifier 23 Setup Menu 22 SNMP Communities 21 SNMP Status 21 SNMP Trap Settings 22 SNMP traps 26 SSID 23 Subnet Mask 21, 25 AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...
  • Page 43 Trap Address 2 22, 26 Type 21 Upgrading the Firmware 31 Use Authentication Traps 22 Use DHCP/BOOTP 21 user name 22 WEP Key 25 Wireless MAC Address 20 Wireless Operation Mode 20 Wireless Status 21 WLAN-PS 22, 36 AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G...

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