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

  • Page 2: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Safety Notices - Take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless. 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

    Mac OS Setup ............. . . 27 AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...
  • Page 4 Appendix 1: Print Server Setup in Ad Hoc Mode ........43 Appendix 2: Enabling WEP in the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless ..... . . 45 Appendix 3: Troubleshooting .

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    The instructions in this manual are based on the settings found in a new and non-configured AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless. To establish this status in a previously configured AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless, you can reset it to factory default settings. See for Perform a Factory Default:, on page 40 for instructions.

  • Page 6: Infrastructure (Access Point)

    Ad Hoc is used for configuration and for printing purposes. If you lose contact with the print server, you can try reaching it from the Ad Hoc mode, see Appendix 1: Print Server Setup in Ad Hoc Mode, on page 43. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...

  • 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...

  • Page 8: Print Server Setup

    21819 21820 USA/Japan 21821 Quick Installation Overview for Windows and Mac OS Follow these steps to install and configure theAXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless in Windows or Mac OS. Step Windows Mac OS X Hardware Installation, on page 9 Hardware Installation, on page 9...

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    Nor. = Normal mode Diag. = Diagnostic Mode Print Server’s Serial Number All Axis print server’s have a unique serial number (S/N), which is displayed on the backside label. The Ethernet address is based on the serial number: Serial number example: MAC/Ethernet address:...

  • Page 10: Ip Addressing

    Enter. 4. If the Wireless Print Server web page appears in your Web browser, the IP address is fully functional. Continue with Windows Setup, on page 13 or Mac OS Setup, on page 27. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...

  • Page 11: Set A Temporary Ip Address With Arp/Ping

    4. Next, open a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer). 5. In the Web browser’s Location/Address field, enter the print server’s IP address and press Enter. 6. The print server’s web page will appear: AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...
  • Page 12 • The IP address and serial number used here are sample values. You should acquire a new and unused IP address from your network administrator. Continue with Mac OS Setup, on page 27 or Windows Setup, on page 13. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...

  • Page 13: Windows Setup

    AXIS OBW Wizard.exe • AXIS OBW Network Printer Port. DLL (Wireless Print Monitor) After installation, AXIS OBW Wizard will be available from Start | Programs | Axis Communications. AXIS OBW Wizard will start in the same language as your operating system, see Technical Specifications, on page 49 for supported languages.
  • Page 14 IP address is highly recommended. Click Next. Click Next in the program until you reach Figure: Select an already configured printer or click Add New Printer, on page 15. Follow the instructions from there on. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...
  • Page 15 Select Add New Printer if the print server is connected to a printer that hasn’t been installed before and does not appear in the list. Figure: Select an already configured printer or click Add New Printer AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...
  • Page 16 Plug and Play printer check box is NOT checked: 7. Make sure the Use the following port radio-button is clicked and select LPT1: (Recommended Printer Port) from the drop-down list. Click Next. 8. Select Manufacturer and Printer from the driver lists. Click Next. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...

  • Page 17: Setup In Windows Nt

    3. Select LPT1 as Local Port and click Next. 4. Select Printer Manufacturer and Printer model, click Next and Finish. 5. In the AXIS OBW Wizard, select the newly added printer from the list, click Next and Finish to complete the installation.

  • Page 18: Setup In Windows 98/Me

    Windows Setup 7. Right-click, select Properties and verify that the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless port appears as OBWXXXXXX-1 (the Xs represent the last six digits of the print server’s serial number). 8. Print a test page to verify the configuration.

  • Page 19: Alternative Windows Printing Methods

    Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box is not checked. Click Next. 4. Click the Create a new port radio button and select Standard TCP/IP Port from the list. Click Next and the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard starts. Click Next. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...
  • Page 20 Windows Setup 5. In the Printer Name or IP Address field, enter the IP address of the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless (Example: 192.168.3.191) The Port Name field will be filled in automatically. Click Next. 6. Select Device Port: LPT1 (if you want the USB port to appear as an option you must install Axis software*).
  • Page 21 9. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users, print a test page, etc. 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...
  • Page 22 Once installed on your computer, the script upgrades the tcpmon.ini file (in the system32 directory) so that new Axis print server ports are added in Available ports list in the Add Printer Wizard. No other data will be affected, the old tcpmon.ini will be saved as tcpmon.ini_bak in the same directory.

  • Page 23: Adding Printers In Windows Nt4 Using The Microsoft Lpr Monitor

    3. From the Available Ports list, click Add Port. 4. Choose LPR Port and click New Port. 5. Type the name of your AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless or IP address in the Name or address of server providing lpr field (Example: 192.168.3.191). Then enter which port to use in the Name of printer or print queue on that server field (Example: usb or lp1).
  • Page 24 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 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 25: Ipp (Internet Printing Protocol) Configuration

    Before you print to an IPP printer you need to know: Requirements • the print server’s IP-address or host name the local printer port name, which for AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless is lp1. • • the brand and model of the printer in order to install the appropriate printer driver.
  • Page 26 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...

  • Page 27: Mac Os Setup

    8. Your networked printer will appear in the Printer List (the default name is AXxxxxxx_USB, where the Xs represent the last 6 digits of the print server’s serial number). 9. From the Printer Model drop-down list, select the printer manufacturer and model. Click Add. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...

  • Page 28: Ip Printing (Mac Os X)

    On MacOS 9.1 or older, basic configuration in AppleTalk is performed simply by opening the Chooser window and selecting a printer. Choosing a Printer Selecting a Printer The method for choosing a printer varies depending on which version of AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...
  • Page 29 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...

  • Page 30: 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 31: Status Menu

    AP’s MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of your wireless Access Point. SSID: Displays the SSID of your wireless network. Channel Number: Displays the current channel number. Data Transmit Rate: Displays the current transmit rate. WEP Encryption: Displays the WEP encryption status. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...
  • Page 32 Trap Address 1: Displays the first IP address to which SNMP traps are sent. It corresponds to the trapAddress SNMP object. Trap Address 2: Displays the second IP address to which SNMP traps are sent. It corresponds to the trapAddress SNMP object. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...

  • Page 33: Setup Menu

    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. Print Server Name: Enter a name for the print server if you wish.
  • Page 34 It allows you to select a long or short radio preamble. A short preamble improves throughput performance. Long uses a 128 bit sync field • Short uses a 56 bit sync field • Default = Long AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...
  • Page 35 A hexadecimal digit is '0' through '9' and 'A' through 'F'. Depending on the key format you select: • For 64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit) WEP encryption, enter the key which contains 5 alphanumeric characters or 10 hexadecimal digits. For example: AbZ12 (alphanumeric format) or ABCDEF1234 AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...
  • Page 36 If that is the case, the print server anticipates that there is a router available that automatically senses and redirects the print server's packets to destinations outside the local network segment. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...
  • Page 37 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...

  • Page 38: 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.) Restart Click OK to restart the print server.

  • Page 39: Print Server Management Using The Reset Button

    2. Hold down the reset button for 5 seconds. The test page will be printed on the connected printer. The test page printed in “Diag” mode displays information about all available Access Points within your wireless network, including SSID, network type, serial number, channel and signal. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...

  • Page 40: 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 • WEP disabled • Authentication Type = Open System • Channel = 6 • DHCP enabled AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...

  • Page 41: Upgrading The Print Server's Firmware

    New firmware can simply be loaded into the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless over the network.
  • Page 42 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 43: Appendix 1: Print Server Setup In Ad Hoc Mode

    4. Click Connect (or similar) to establish communication with the print server. Make sure a connection is established. 5. Install and run AXIS OBW Wizard software. 6. From the Select A Print Server screen, select your print server and click Next.
  • Page 44 Ad-hoc (i.e. PEER-TO-PEER) mode, and adjust settings according to those set in step 9 in order to reconnect to the print server. 18. Run the AXIS OBW Wizard again as described inWindows Setup, on page 13 in order to install the print server on your local machine.

  • Page 45: Appendix 2: Enabling Wep In The Axis Officebasic Usb Wireless

    Appendix 2: Enabling WEP in the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless Appendix 2: Enabling WEP in the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless If your WLAN is Infrastructure-based (with an Access Point) and uses WEP encryption, follow these instructions to connect and install the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless print server: 1.

  • Page 46: Appendix 3: Troubleshooting

    The print server has these default Ad Hoc settings (under Setup | Wireless). Server These settings cannot be modified! • Communication type = 802.11b Ad Hoc • SSID = WLAN-PS • Channel = 6 • Data transmit rates = Auto • WEP disabled AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...
  • Page 47 (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...

  • Page 48: Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: The setup Wizard A: Possible Explanation: can’t find the print The Personal Firewall installed in your computer blocks the connection. server Solution: Disable the Personal Firewall or adjust the security level to lower. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...

  • Page 49: 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 does not support printing with host-based printers, e.g. CAPT, GDI, PPA. Supported Systems: •...
  • Page 50 - C-Tick - FCC Part 15 subpart C, Class B • Safety: - EN 60950 Included Accessories: • Printed installation guide • power supply • • USB cable All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...

  • Page 51: Index

    AP’s MAC Address 31 AppleTalk 28 AppleTalk Status 32 AppleTalk Zone 32 ASCII 32, 37 Autodetect 29 AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless port - Windows 17, 18 BCP 32, 37 Beacon Interval 34 Channel Number 31 Current Status 31 Data Transmit Rate 31...
  • Page 52 Port Name 32 Preamble 34 Print a Test Page in Diag Mode 39 Print Job Status 31 Print Server Name 31, 33 Print Server’s Serial Number 9 Printer Autodetect 29 Printer Status 31 Printing Language Supported 31 AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...
  • Page 53 Use WEP 35 user name 33 WEP Encryption 31 WEP Key 35 Windows 2000/XP/2003 16 Windows 98/Me/NT 17, 18 Windows Setup 13 Wireless MAC Address 31 Wireless Operation Mode 31 Wireless Status 31 WLAN-PS 33, 43, 44, 46 AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless...

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