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  • Page 1 ThinPrint® Gateway TPG-25 / TPG-65 User Manual...
  • Page 2 SEH Computertechnik GmbH has endeavored to ensure that the information in this documentation is correct. If you detect any inaccuracies please inform us at the address indicated above. SEH Computertechnik GmbH will not accept any liability for any error or omission.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 General Information........5 1.1 ThinPrint®...
  • Page 4 5 Security ..........51 5.1 How to Control the Access to the TPG Control Center .

  • Page 5: General Information

    General Information 1 General Information This chapter contains information concerning the device and the documentation as well as notes about your safety. You will learn how to benefit from your ThinPrint® Gateway and how to operate the device properly. What information do •...

  • Page 6: Thinprint® Gateway

    Up to two network printers can be quickly and easily embedded into the network using the TPG-25. Up to six devices can be embedded using the TPG-65. Users send compressed print jobs to the ThinPrint®...
  • Page 7 General Information Features The TPG supports the following features (amongst others): • The feature AutoConnect allows you to automatically create the required printer objects for the relevant client on the server. AutoConnect will automatically connect all selected printers on the server with a ThinPrint port; provided that templates exist. •...

  • Page 8: Documentation

    General Information Documentation Structure of the The TPG documentation consists of the following documents: Documentation User Documentation Detailed description of the TPG configuration and administration. Quick Installation Guide Information about security, hardware installation, and the initial operation procedure. Online Help (TPG Control Center) The Online Help contains detailed information about how to use the 'TPG Control Center'.
  • Page 9 General Information Symbols and A variety of symbols are used within this document. Their meaning is Conventions listed in the following table: Table 1: Conventions within the documentation Symbol / Convention Description A warning contains important information that must be heeded. Non-observance may lead to malfunctions.

  • Page 10: Support And Service

    Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. (CET) ℡ +49 (0)521 94226-44 support@seh.de Current Services The following services can be found on the SEH Computertechnik GmbH homepage: http://www.seh-technology.com • current firmware • current tools • current documentation • current product information •...

  • Page 11: Your Safety

    This will avoid potential misuse and prevent damages to people and devices. SEH Computertechnik GmbH will not accept any liability for personal injuries, property damages and consequential damages resulting from the non-observance of the mentioned safety regulations and warnings.

  • Page 12: First Steps

    General Information First Steps This section provides all the information that you need for a fast operational readiness. Proceed as follows: 1. Read and observe the security regulations in order to avoid damages to people and devices, see: 2. Carry out the hardware installation. The hardware installation comprises the connection of the ISD to the network and the mains supply;...

  • Page 13: Saving The Ip Address In The Tpg

    General Information Saving the IP Address in the TPG Why IP Addresses? An IP address is used to address network devices in an IP network. TCP/IP network protocols require the storing of the IP address in the TPG so that the device can be addressed within the network. How Does the TPG TPG are shipped without an IP address.
  • Page 14 General Information ZeroConf If no IP address can be assigned via boot protocols, the TPG assigns itself an IP address via ZeroConf. For this purpose, the TPG picks an IP address at random from the address range (169.254.0.0/16) which is reserved for ZeroConf. You can use the domain name service of Bonjour for the name resolution of the IP address;...
  • Page 15 InterCon-NetTool The InterCon-NetTool has been developed by SEH Computertechnik GmbH for the administration of SEH network devices. The IP Wizard of the InterCon-NetTool helps you to configure the TCP/IP parameters, e.g. the IP address. You can manually enter the desired IPv4 address and save it in the TPG using the IP Wizard.
  • Page 16 General Information ARP/PING The assignment of the IP address to the hardware address can be done via the ARP table. The ARP table is an internal system file in which the assignment is temporarily saved (about 15 min). This table is administered by the ARP protocol.

  • Page 17: Administration Methods

    Administration Methods 2 Administration Methods You can administer and configure the TPG in a number of ways. The following chapter gives you an overview of the various administration options. You will get information on when to use these methods and which functions these methods support.

  • Page 18: Administration Via The Tpg Control Center

    Administration Methods Administration via the TPG Control Center Which Functions Are The TPG Control Center comprises all features for the administration Supported? of the TPG. The TPG Control Center is stored in the TPG and can be displayed by means of a browser software (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari). Requirements The TPG is connected to the network and the mains voltage.
  • Page 19 Administration Methods Fig. 1: TPG Control Center - START Structure of The available menu items are located in the navigation bar (top). the TPG Control After selecting a menu item (simple mouse click), the available Center submenu items are displayed at the left. After selecting a submenu item, the corresponding page with its content is displayed (at the right).

  • Page 20: Administration Via The Intercon-Nettool

    You can mark and configure the devices in the device list. Installation In order to use the InterCon-NetTool, the program must be installed on a computer with a Windows operating system. The installation file of the InterCon-NetTool can be found on the SEH Computertechnik GmbH homepage: http://www.seh-technology.com/services/downloads/tpg.html Proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 21 Administration Methods Structure of the After the program start you will see the main dialog with the InterCon-NetTool following elements. The dialog may vary, depending on which elements you have chosen to be shown or hidden. Menu bar Toolbar Device list Filter for the device list Shortcut menu Fig.

  • Page 22: Administration Via Email

    Administration Methods Administration via Email You can administer the TPG via email and thus via any computer with Internet access. Functionalities An email allows you to • send TPG status information • specify TPG parameters or • perform an update on the TPG. Requirements In order to receive emails, the TPG must be set up as user with its own email address on a POP3 server.
  • Page 23 Administration Methods The following commands are supported: Commands Option Description <command> get status Sends the status page of the TPG. get parameters Sends the parameter list of the TPG. set parameters Sends parameters to the TPG. The syntax and values can be obtained from the parameter list, see: Parameter and value must be entered into the email body.

  • Page 24: Administration Via The Status/Reset Button Of The Device

    Administration Methods Example 1 This email causes the TPG to send the parameter list to the sender of the email. Email address of the TPG as configured on the POP3 server. Command Fig. 3: Administration via Email - Example 1 Example 2 This email configures the parameter 'Description' on the TPG.

  • Page 25: Network And Device Settings

    Network and Device Settings 3 Network and Device Settings You can define various settings for an ideal integration of the TPG into a network. You can also configure various device settings. This chapter describes which network and device settings are supported. What information do •...

  • Page 26: How To Configure Ipv4 Parameters

    Network and Device Settings How to Configure IPv4 Parameters TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol over Internet Protocol) forwards data packets across several connections and establishes a connection between the network participants. The boot protocols DHCP and BOOTP belong to the TCP/IP protocol family.
  • Page 27 Network and Device Settings Configuring IPv4 Parameters via the InterCon-NetTool Requirements The InterCon-NetTool is installed on the client, see: The network scan via Multicast has been enabled in the InterCon-NetTool. The router in the network forwards multicast requests. Proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 28: How To Configure Ipv6 Parameters

    Network and Device Settings How to Configure IPv6 Parameters You can integrate the TPG into an IPv6 network. What are the IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) is the successor of the more Advantages of IPv6? common IPv4. Both protocols are standards for the network layer of the OSI model and regulate the addressing and routing of data packets via a network.
  • Page 29 Network and Device Settings The URL will only be accepted by browsers that support IPv6. Which Types of IPv6 There are different types of IPv6 addresses. The prefixes of the IPv6 Addresses are addresses provide information about the IPv6 address types. available? •...

  • Page 30: How To Configure The Dns

    Network and Device Settings Table 3: IPv6 Parameters Parameters Description IPv6 Enables/disables the IPv6 functionality of the TPG. Automatic configuration Enables/disables the automatic assignment of the IPv6 address for the TPG. IPv6 address Defines a manually assigned IPv6 Unicast address in the n:n:n:n:n:n:n:n format for the TPG.

  • Page 31: How To Configure Snmp

    Network and Device Settings Table 4: DNS Parameters Parameters Description Enables/disables DNS. Primary DNS server Defines the IP address of the primary DNS server (e.g. 192.168.0.21). Secondary DNS server Defines the IP address of the secondary DNS server. The secondary DNS server is used if the first one is not available.

  • Page 32: How To Configure Pop3 And Smtp

    Network and Device Settings Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select NETWORK - SNMP. 3. Configure the SNMP parameters; see: Table 5 4. Click Save & Restart to confirm. The settings are saved. Table 5: SNMP Parameters Parameters Description SNMPv1...
  • Page 33 Network and Device Settings SMTP 'SMTP' (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a protocol that controls the sending of emails in networks. SMTP is required in the TPG to administer the TPG via email and to run the notification service. What do you want ’Configuring POP3’...
  • Page 34 Network and Device Settings Configuring SMTP Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select NETWORK - Email. 3. Configure the SMTP parameters; see: Table 7 4. Click Save & Restart to confirm. The settings are saved. Table 7: SMTP Parameters Parameters Description SMTP - Server name...

  • Page 35: How To Configure Bonjour

    Network and Device Settings How to Configure Bonjour Bonjour allows the automatic recognition of computers, devices, and network services in TCP/IP-based networks. The TPG uses the following Bonjour functions: • Checking the IP address assigned via ZeroConf • Assignment of host names to IP addresses •...

  • Page 36: How To Configure The Device Time

    Network and Device Settings Table 8: Bonjour Parameters Parameters Description Bonjour Enables/disables Bonjour. Bonjour name Defines the Bonjour name of the TPG. The TPG uses this name for its Bonjour services. If no Bonjour name is entered, the default name will be used (device name@ICxxxxxx).

  • Page 37: How To Determine A Description

    Network and Device Settings 4. Enter the IP address or the host name of the time server into the Time server box. (A host name can only be used if a DNS server was configured beforehand.) 5. Select the code for your local time zone from the Time zone list. 6.

  • Page 38: How To Use The Notification Service

    Network and Device Settings How to Use the Notification Service You can get notifications in the form of emails or SNMP traps from the TPG. By means of these notifications up to four email recipients can be informed about various events irrespective of time and location.
  • Page 39 Network and Device Settings 5. Specify the sending interval in the Status notification time area. 6. Click Save & Restart to confirm. The settings are saved. Configuring event notifications via email Requirements SMTP parameters can be configured on the TPG, see: A DNS server has been configured on the TPG;...

  • Page 40: Thinprint Settings

    ThinPrint Settings 4 ThinPrint Settings You must define the port, the bandwidth as well as the printer and the printer properties if you want the TPG to communicate with a ThinPrint server via a port or if you want the TPG to receive and forward print jobs. This chapter describes how to match the parameter values in an ideal way.

  • Page 41: How To Define The Thinprint Port

    ThinPrint Settings How to Define the ThinPrint Port In ThinPrint environments, printing is done to a TCP/IP port via a socket connection. The port number of the TPG must be identical to the port number that was defined for the ThinPrint server. Port 4000 is preset.

  • Page 42: How To Embed Printers

    TPG forwards the print jobs to the printers. The print jobs are assigned via the printer ID. Up to two (TPG-25) or six (TPG-65) network printers can be embedded via the TPG. When integrating the connected network printers you must define the printer parameters (name, class, driver, address) and a transfer method.
  • Page 43 ThinPrint Settings The support of the transfer methods depends on the printer. Consult your printer manual for more information. Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select DEVICE – ThinPrint®. 3. Enter the printer parameters into the boxes; see: Table 9 4.

  • Page 44: How To Define Timeouts

    ThinPrint Settings Parameters Description Port Defines the port number for RAW/socket printing. (Default = 9100) Is used when selecting 'RAW' as the transfer method. Specifies the second part of the printer URL for IPP printing. (Default = ipp/lp1) Is used when selecting 'IPP' as the transfer method. Enables/disables the SSL/TLS encryption for IPP printing.

  • Page 45: How To Get Status Information On The Printer Connections

    ThinPrint Settings Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select DEVICE – ThinPrint®. 3. In the Printer connection timeout and Job sending timeout fields, enter the periods of time in seconds after which the timeouts should take effect (0 s = off). 4.
  • Page 46 ThinPrint Settings Configuring a 'ping' Query via the TPG Control Center Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select DEVICE – ThinPrint® printer. 3. Tick Monitoring via ping. 4. Enter the interval (in seconds) into the Monitoring interval box. 5.

  • Page 47: How To Get Printer Messages

    ThinPrint Settings How to get Printer Messages You can view printer error messages (Paper empty, Offline, Paper jam, etc.) and printer status messages (idle, printing, warming up, etc.). In order to get printer messages, you must configure an SNMP query beforehand. Not all printers support SNMP.

  • Page 48: How To Use The Thinprint Connection Service

    ThinPrint Settings How to Use the ThinPrint Connection Service The ThinPrint Connection Service sends print jobs via TCP/IP to ThinPrint clients (i.e. the TPG) in masked networks (NAT). The Connection Service manages the entire communication between the ThinPrint server and the corresponding client. This allows the connection via masked networks as well as the assignment of the relevant print job to the respective end device.
  • Page 49 ThinPrint Settings Parameters Description Client ID Client ID as stored in the database of the Connection Service. The Connection Service needs the Client ID to send print jobs to the TPG. Authentication key Authentication key as stored in the database of the Connection Service.

  • Page 50: How Does The Tpg Receive Encrypted Data

    ThinPrint Settings How Does the TPG Receive Encrypted Data? A secure connection during the transfer of print jobs between ThinPrint (server or Connection Service) and the TPG is guaranteed by means of an SSL/TLS encryption. The ThinPrint server requests a certificate from the TPG. By means of this certificate, the ThinPrint server checks whether the TPG is authorized to receive the print data.

  • Page 51: Security

    Security 5 Security A number of security mechanisms are available to ensure optimum security for the TPG. This chapter describes how to make use of these security mechanisms. The following security mechanisms can be configured and activated according to your demands: What information do •...

  • Page 52: How To Control The Access To The Tpg Control Center

    Security How to Control the Access to the TPG Control Center You are able to restrict the administrative web access to the TPG Control Center with a password or by selecting the permitted types of connection. What do you want ’Specifying the Permitted Web Connection Type’...

  • Page 53: How To Control The Access To The Tpg (Tcp Port Access Control)

    Security Protecting the web access via a password You can use a password to protect the TPG Control Center against unauthorized web access. If a password is set, only the start page of the TPG Control Center can be visited and displayed. If you select a menu item, you will be asked to enter a password.
  • Page 54 Security • MAC addresses are not delivered through routers! • The use of wildcards (*) allows you to define subnetworks. Test Mode The 'test mode' allows you to check the configured access protection. If the test mode is activated, access protection remains active until the TPG is rebooted.

  • Page 55: How To Use Certificates Correctly

    Security How to Use Certificates Correctly The TPG has its own certificate management. This section explains how certificates are used and when the use of certificates is recommended. What are Certificates can be used in TCP/IP-based networks to encrypt data Certificates? and to authenticate communication partners.
  • Page 56 Security authority. The root certificate is stored on an authentication server in the network. • Upon delivery, a certificate (the so-called default certificate) is stored in the TPG. It is recommended that you replace the default certificate by a self-signed certificate or CA certificate as soon as possible.
  • Page 57 Security What do you want ’Displaying Certificates’ to do? ’Creating a Self-Signed Certificate’ ’Creating a Certificate Request for CA Certificates’ ’Saving the CA Certificate in the TPG’ ’Saving the root certificate on the TPG’ ’Saving the pkcs(12) certificate in the TPG’ ’Saving the S/MIME certificate on the TPG’...
  • Page 58 Security The certificate will be created and installed. This may take a few minutes. Table 11: Parameters for the Creation of Certificates Parameters Description Common name Is used to clearly identify the certificate. It is advisable to use the IP address or the host name of the TPG to allow a clear assignment of the certificate to the TPG.
  • Page 59 Security If a certificate request has already been created on the TPG, it will be overwritten. Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select SECURITY - Certificates. 3. Click Certificate request. 4. Enter the required parameters, see: Table 11 5.
  • Page 60 Security 5. Specify the CA certificate. 6. Click Install. The CA certificate is saved in the TPG. Saving the root certificate on the TPG The TPG offers a number of authentication methods to verify its identity in a network. If you use the authentication method 'EAP-TLS', you must install the root certificate of the authentication server (RADIUS) on the TPG;...
  • Page 61 Security No certificate request may exist. To delete the certificate request, see: No CA certificate may be installed. To delete a CA certificate, see: Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select SECURITY - Certificates. 3. Click pkcs12 certificate. 4.

  • Page 62: How To Use Authentication Methods

    Security Deleting Certificates Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select SECURITY - Certificates. 3. Select the certificate to be deleted via the icon . The certificate is displayed. 4. Click Delete. The certificate is deleted. How to Use Authentication Methods By means of an authentication, a network can be protected against unauthorized access.
  • Page 63 Security What do you want ’Configuring EAP-MD5’ to do? ’Configuring EAP-TLS’ ’Configuring EAP-TTLS’ ’Configuring PEAP’ ’Configuring EAP-FAST’ Configuring EAP-MD5 Benefits and EAP-MD5 validates the identity of devices or users before they gain Purpose access to network resources. You can configure the TPG for the EAP-MD5 network authentication.
  • Page 64 Security configure the TPG for the EAP-TLS network authentication. This makes sure that the TPG gets access to protected networks. Mode of Operation EAP-TLS describes a certificate-based authentication method via a RADIUS server. For this purpose, certificates are exchanged between the TPG and the RADIUS server.
  • Page 65 Security Configuring EAP-TTLS Benefits and EAP-TTLS (Tunneled Transport Layer Security) validates the identity Purpose of devices or users before they gain access to network resources. You can configure the TPG for the EAP-TTLS network authentication. This makes sure that the TPG gets access to protected networks. Mode of Operation EAP-TTLS consists of two phases: •...
  • Page 66 Security Configuring PEAP Benefits and PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) validates the Purpose identity of devices or users before they gain access to network resources. You can configure the TPG for the PEAP network authentication. This makes sure that the TPG gets access to protected networks.
  • Page 67 Security Configuring EAP-FAST Benefits and EAP-FAST (Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling) validates Purpose the identity of devices or users before they gain access to network resources. You can configure the TPG for the EAP-FAST network authentication. This makes sure that the TPG gets access to protected networks.
  • Page 68 Security 3. Select FAST from the Authentication method list. 4. Enter the user name and the password that are used for the configuration of the TPG on the RADIUS server. 5. Select the settings intended to secure the communication in the channel.

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    Maintenance 6 Maintenance A number of maintenance activities can be carried out on the TPG. This chapter gives a short overview. What information do • ’How to Secure the TPG Parameters (Backup)’ you need? • ’How to Use a Connected USB Device’ •...

  • Page 70: How To Secure The Tpg Parameters (Backup)

    Maintenance How to Secure the TPG Parameters (Backup) All parameter values of the TPG (exception: passwords) are saved in the 'parameters' file. You can save the parameters file as backup copy on your local client. This allows you to get back to a stable configuration status at any time.

  • Page 71: How To Use A Connected Usb Device

    Maintenance 3. Click the icon The current parameter values are displayed. 4. Save the 'parameters' file on a local system with the help of your browser. The parameter file is copied and secured. Loading the parameters file to a TPG Proceed as follows: 1.
  • Page 72 Maintenance passwords). The TPG will automatically take over the values contained in the parameters file on the USB flash drive. This way, the parameter values can be quickly and easily loaded to other TPG via a USB flash drive (e.g. when configuring new devices). Formatting To use the USB flash drive on the TPG, the USB flash drive must have the correct file system.
  • Page 73 Maintenance Automatic print job buffering Requirements A USB flash drive has been connected to the TPG. The USB flash drive has been formatted correctly; see: Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select MAINTENANCE – USB device. 3.

  • Page 74: How To Reset Parameters To Their Default Values (Reset)

    Maintenance How to Reset Parameters to their Default Values (Reset) It is possible to reset the parameters of the TPG to their default values (factory settings). All previously configured parameter values will be deleted in this process. Installed certificates will not be deleted.
  • Page 75 Maintenance 3. Click Default settings. The parameters are reset. Resetting Parameters via the InterCon-NetTool Proceed as follows: 1. Start the InterCon-NetTool. 2. Highlight the TPG in the device list. 3. Select Actions – Default Settings from the menu bar. 4. Click Finish. The parameters are reset.
  • Page 76 Maintenance The phases are described in the following: [Phase 1] Reset [Phase 2] Restart of the device Turn off the TPG Turn off the TPG (interrupt the power supply). (interrupt the power supply). Remove the network cable Connect the network cable (RJ-45) from the TPG.

  • Page 77: How To Perform An Update

    When is an An update should be undertaken if function do not work properly Update and if SEH Computertechnik GmbH has released a new software or recommended? firmware version with new functions or bug fixes. Check the installed software and firmware version on the TPG. You will find the version number on the TPG Control Center homepage or in the product list in the InterCon-NetTool.

  • Page 78: How To Restart The Tpg

    Maintenance How to Restart the TPG? The TPG is rebooted automatically after parameter changes or updates. If the TPG is in an undefined state it can also be rebooted manually. What do you want ’Rebooting the TPG via the TPG Control Center’ to do? ’Restarting the TPG via the InterCon-NetTool’...

  • Page 79: How To Print A Status Or Service Page

    Maintenance How to Print a Status or Service Page You can print status or service pages. Both pages are available in English. Status Page A status page contains basic information of the TPG such as the model type, hardware address, IP address, subnet mask, gateway, etc. Service page A service page contains basic information of the TPG as well as a list of the current parameter values of the TPG.
  • Page 80 Maintenance 5. Tick Printing. 6. Click Save & Restart to confirm. The settings are saved. Printing a status page via the TPG Control Center Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select MAINTENANCE – Status page. 3. Click Status page. The status page is printed.

  • Page 81: How To Display The Job History

    Maintenance How to Display the Job History You can get information about the ThinPrint print jobs that have been sent to the TPG. Only these print jobs are registered and shown in the job history. A time server ( 36) must be configured on the TPG so that the date and time can be displayed correctly.
  • Page 82 Sender Name of the sending host: • '<domain user name>@<domain>' appears with ThinPrint print jobs. • 'TPG-25' or 'TPG-65' appears when printing a status or service page. Start Time at which the print job has been sent to the TPG.

  • Page 83: Appendix

    Appendix - 7 Appendix The appendix contains a glossary, the TPG parameter list, a trouble shooting and the index lists of this document. What information do • ’Glossary’ you need? • ’Parameter List’ • ’Troubleshooting’ • ’List of Figures’ • ’Index’ TPG User Manual...

  • Page 84: Glossary

    Appendix - Glossary Glossary The glossary contains information about manufacturer-specific software solutions and terms from the world of network technology. What information do Manufacturer-Specific Software Solutions you need? • ’InterCon-NetTool’ • ’TPG Control Center’ Network Technology • ’Default Name’ • ’Gateway’ •...
  • Page 85 Appendix - Glossary Gateway Using a gateway, you can address IP addresses from external networks. If you wish to use a gateway, you can configure the relevant parameter via the TPG Control Center or the InterCon- NetTool. Hardware Address The TPG is addressable by means of its world-wide unique hardware address.
  • Page 86 Appendix - Glossary InterCon-NetTool The software InterCon-NetTool has been developed by SEH Computertechnik GmbH for the administration of SEH network devices within a predefined network. IP Address The IP address is the unique address of each node in a network, i.e.

  • Page 87: Parameter List

    Appendix - Parameter List Parameter List This chapter gives an overview of all parameters of the TPG. The parameter list gives details about the functions and values of the individual parameters. What information do • ’Parameter List - IPv4’ you need? •...
  • Page 88 Appendix - Parameter List Table 12: Parameter List - IPv4 Parameters Value Default Description ip_dhcp on/off Enables/disables the DHCP [DHCP] protocol. ip_bootp on/off Enables/disables the BOOTP [BOOTP] protocol. ip_auto on/off Enables/disables the IP [ARP/PING] address assignment via ARP/PING. ip_addr valid IP address 169.254.
  • Page 89 Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Default Description ipv6_gate n:n:n:n:n:n:n:n Defines the IPv6 unicast [Router] address of the router. The TPG sends its 'Router Solicitations' (RS) to this router. ipv6_plen 0 - 64 Defines the length of the [Prefix length] [2 characters;...
  • Page 90 Appendix - Parameter List Table 15: Parameter List - SNMP Parameters Value Default Description snmpv1 on/off Enables/disables SNMPv1. [SNMPv1] snmpv1_ronly on/off Enables/disables the write [Read-only] protection for the community. snmpv1_community max. 64 characters public Defines the name of the [Community] [a-z, A-Z, 0-9] SNMP community.
  • Page 91 Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Default Description admin_cipher --- [None] Defines the encryption [Encryption] method of the SNMP user group 2. Table 16: Parameter List - POP3 Parameters Value Default Description pop3 on/off Enables/disables the POP3 [POP3] functionality. pop3_srv max.
  • Page 92 Appendix - Parameter List Table 17: Parameter List - SMTP Parameters Value Default Description smtp_srv max. 128 characters [blank] Defines the name of the [Server name] SMTP server. smtp_port 1-65535 Defines the port number used [Server port] [max. 5 characters; by the TPG to send emails to 0-9] the SMTP server.
  • Page 93 Appendix - Parameter List Table 18: Parameter List - Bonjour Parameters Value Default Description bonjour on/off Enables/disables the Bonjour [Bonjour] service. bonjour_name max. 64 characters [Default Defines the Bonjour name of [Bonjour name] [a-z, A-Z, 0-9] Name] the TPG. Table 19: Parameter List - Date/Time Parameters Value Default...
  • Page 94 Appendix - Parameter List Table 21: Parameter List - ThinPrint® Parameters Value Default Description tpgPort 1 - 65535 4000 Defines the TCP port used by [ThinPrint® port] [max. 5 characters; the TPG for communicating 0-9] with the ThinPrint server. tpgBdwidth on/off Enables/disables the [Bandwidth]...
  • Page 95 Appendix - Parameter List Table 22: Parameter List - ThinPrint Connection Service Parameters Value Default Description conService on/off Enables/disables the ThinPrint [Connection Connection Service. Service] conServer max. 255 characters [blank] Defines the Connection [Server name] [., a-z, A-Z, 0-9] Service server via the IP address or the host name.
  • Page 96 Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Default Description prtClass_1 max. 7 characters [blank] Defines the printer class name [a-z, A-Z, 0-9] for the ThinPrint AutoConnect prtClass_6 feature. [Class] prtDriver_1 max. 64 characters [blank] Defines the printer driver for [a-z, A-Z, 0-9, _, -] the ThinPrint AutoConnect prtDriver_6 feature.
  • Page 97 Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Default Description monitorPing on/off Enables/disables monitoring [Monitoring via via ping. ping] The ping query allows you to view the printer availability. monitorSNMP on/off Enables/disables monitoring [SNMP] via SNMP. The SNMP query shows printer messages. monitorPoll 10 - 86400 Defines the interval of a 'Ping'...
  • Page 98 Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Default Description notistat_tm 0 = 00 min Specifies the time at which a [mm] 1 = 10 min status email is sent. 2 = 20 min 3 = 30 min 4 = 40 min 5 = 50 min 6 = 00 min noti_usb_1...
  • Page 99 Appendix - Parameter List Table 25: Parameter List - Web access Parameters Value Default Description http_allowed on/off Defines the permitted type of [HTTP/HTTPS] connection (HTTP/HTTPS) to the TPG Control Center. If HTTPS is exclusively chosen as the connection type [http_allowed = off], the administrative access to the TPG Control Center is protected via SSL/TLS.
  • Page 100 Appendix - Parameter List Parameters Value Default Description hw_filter_on_1 on/off Enables/disables an exception from the port hw_filter_on_8 locking. [MAC address] hw_filter_1 valid hardware 00:00:00 Defines elements that are address :00:00:0 excluded from port locking, hw_filter_8 using the hardware address. [MAC address] Table 27: Parameter List - Authentication Parameters Value...
  • Page 101 TPG Control Center. spPrinter TPG-25 = 1-2 Defines the printer on which [Status page TPG-65 = 1-6 status pages and services printer] pages are printed, via the printer ID.

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    Appendix - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter describes some problems and their solutions. Problem • ’The TPG indicates the BIOS mode’ • ’A connection to the TPG Control Center cannot be established’ • ’The password is no longer available’ The TPG indicates the BIOS mode Possible Cause The TPG switches to the BIOS mode if the firmware functions well but the software is faulty.
  • Page 103 Appendix - Troubleshooting The software must be reloaded to the TPG so that the TPG can switch from the BIOS mode to the normal mode. Gehen Sie wie folgt vor: 1. Start the InterCon-NetTool. 2. Highlight the TPG in the device list. (You will find the TPG under the filter 'BIOS mode'.) 3.

  • Page 104: List Of Figures

    Appendix - List of Figures List of Figures TPG Control Center - START ......19 InterCon-NetTool - Main Dialog .

  • Page 105: Index

    Appendix - Index Index Default name Default setting Descriptions Device number DHCP DNS (Domain Name Service) Documentation Domain name Address Ethernet address Hardware Address IP address MAC Address EAP-FAST Administration EAP-MD5 Email EAP-TLS Status/reset button EAP-TTLS TPG Control Center Email ARP/PING Encrypted print data Authentication...
  • Page 106 RAW/socket connection Parameter backup Reset Parameter list reset Parameters Restart default settings Root certificate display Load load automatically Parameter list S/MIME certificate save automatically Security Saving Security level 70, 71 Parameters file SEH Homepage Password Self-signed certificate TPG User Manual...
  • Page 107 Appendix - Index Service page Transfer methods Data format Types of connection Printer Printing SMTP Update SNMP USB device SNMPv1 format SNMPv3 Parameter backup SNMP Trap Print job buffering SNTP Server Software SSL/TLS encryption Status email Status page Version Number Data format Printer Printing...

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