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  • Page 1 ThinPrint® Gateway TPG-25 TPG-65 TPG-125 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 ..........48 5.1 How to Define the Encryption Level for SSL/TLS Connections .

  • 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. •...
  • Page 6 General Information using the TPG-65, up to twelve network printers with the TPG-125. Users send compressed print jobs to the ThinPrint® Gateway, which decompresses these print jobs and sends them to the appropriate printers. Features The TPG supports the following features (amongst others): •...

  • Page 7: Documentation

    General Information Documentation Scope and Content This documentation describes several versions of the TPG. This means that functions will be described that may not be applicable to your product. Some illustrations may differ from your device. Refer to the data sheet of your TPG model for information about the functional range of your product.
  • Page 8 General Information Terminology Used in The explanation of technical terms used in this document is summa- this Document rized in a glossary. The glossary provides a quick overview of techni- cal matters and background information; see: 86. Symbols and A variety of symbols are used within this document. Their meaning is Conventions listed in the following table: Tabelle 1: Conventions within the documentation...

  • Page 9: Support And Service

    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/software • current tools • current documentation • current product information •...

  • Page 10: Your Safety

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

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13 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 reso- lution of the IP address;...
  • Page 14 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 parame- ters, e.g. the IP address. You can manually enter the desired IPv4 address and save it in the TPG using the IP Wizard.
  • Page 15 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 16: 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 17: Tpg Control Center - Start

    Administration Methods You can also start the TPG Control Center via the software tool 'InterCon-NetTool'. Proceed as follows: 1. Highlight the TPG in the device list. 2. Select Actions – Launch Browser from the menu bar.  The TPG Control Center appears in the browser. Abb.

  • Page 18: Administration Via The Intercon-Nettool

    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 Computer- technik GmbH homepage: http://www.seh-technology.com/services/downloads/tpg.html Proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 19: Intercon-Nettool - Main Dialog

    Administration Methods Structure of the After the program start you will see the main dialog with the fol- InterCon-NetTool lowing 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...

  • Page 20: 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. ...
  • Page 21 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: 89.

  • Page 22: 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 Abb. 3: Administration via Email - Example 1 Example 2 This email configures the parameter 'Description' on the TPG.

  • Page 23: 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 vari- ous device settings. This chapter describes which net- work and device settings are supported. •...

  • Page 24: Configuring Ipv4 Parameters Via The Intercon-Nettool

    Network and Device Settings 2. Select NETWORK – IPv4.  3. Configure the IPv4 parameters; siehe: Tabelle 2 4. Click Save & Restart to confirm.  The settings are saved. Tabelle 2: IPv4 Parameters Parameters Description DHCP Enables or disables the protocols DHCP, BOOTP, and BOOTP ARP/PING.

  • Page 25: How To Configure Ipv6 Parameters

    Network and Device Settings Abb. 5: InterCon-NetTool - IP Wizard 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 com- Advantages of IPv6? mon IPv4.
  • Page 26 Network and Device Settings Each field is separated by a colon (:). Example: fe80 : 0000 : 0000 : 0000 : 0000 : 10 : 1000 : 1a4 Leading zeros in a field can be omitted. Example: fe80 : 0 : 10 : 1000 : 1a4 An IPv6 address may be entered or displayed using a shortened ver- sion when successive fields contain all zeros (0).
  • Page 27 Network and Device Settings Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select NETWORK – IPv6.  3. Configure the IPv6 parameters; siehe: Tabelle 3 4. Click Save & Restart to confirm.  The settings are saved. Tabelle 3: IPv6 Parameters Parameters Description IPv6...

  • Page 28: How To Configure The Dns

    Network and Device Settings How to Configure the DNS DNS is a service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Using DNS, names can be assigned to IP addresses and vice versa. If a DNS server is available in your network, you can use DNS for your TPG.
  • Page 29 Network and Device Settings SNMPv1 The SNMP Community is a basic form of access protection. A large number of SNMP managers are grouped together in the community. The community is then assigned (read/write) access rights. The gen- eral community string is 'public'. The community string for SNMPv1 is transferred in plain text and does not provide sufficient protection.

  • Page 30: How To Configure Pop3 And Smtp

    Network and Device Settings How to Configure POP3 and SMTP You must configure the protocols POP3 and SMTP on the TPG so that the notification service (35) and the administration via email (20) will work properly. POP3 'POP3' (Post Office Protocol Version 3) is a transfer protocol that a client can use to fetch emails from a mail server.
  • Page 31 Network and Device Settings Parameters Description POP3 - Server port Defines the port used by the TPG for receiving emails. The port number 110 is preset. When using SSL/TLS, enter 995 as port number. POP3 - Security Defines the authentication method to be used (APOP / SSL/TLS).

  • Page 32: How To Configure Bonjour

    Network and Device Settings Parameters Description SMTP - Server port Defines the port number used by the TPG to send emails to the SMTP server. The port number 25 is preset. SMTP - TLS Enables/disables TLS. The security protocol TLS (Transport Layer Security) is used to encrypt the transmission between the TPG and the SMTP server.
  • Page 33 Network and Device Settings • Location of server services without knowledge of the device's host name or IP address. When checking the IP address assigned via ZeroConf (see: 'ZeroConf' 13) the TPG sends a query to the network. If the IP address has already been assigned elsewhere in the network, the TPG will receive a message.

  • Page 34: How To Configure The Device Time

    Network and Device Settings How to Configure the Device Time You can set the time of the TPG via a time server (SNTP server) in the network. A timeserver is a computer networking device that reads the actual time from a reference clock and distributes this informa- tion to its clients.

  • Page 35: How To Determine A Description

    Network and Device Settings How to Determine a Description You can assign freely definable descriptions to the TPG. This gives you a better overview of the devices available in the network. Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2.
  • Page 36 Network and Device Settings  A DNS server has been configured on the TPG; see: 28. For the notification service you can specify up to two email recipi- ents. Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select DEVICE – Notification. 3.
  • Page 37 Network and Device Settings For the notification service you can specify up to two SNMP trap recipients and the message types. Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select DEVICE – Notification. 3. Enter the trap address of the recipient into the Trap target box. 4.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: How To Embed Printers

    ThinPrint Settings How to Embed Printers Print jobs are sent from the ThinPrint server to the TPG. After the decompression of the print jobs, the 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) or twelve (TPG-125) network printers can be embedded via the TPG.
  • Page 41 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; siehe: Tabelle 9 ...

  • Page 42: How To Define Timeouts (Experts Only)

    ThinPrint Settings Parameters Description Driver Defines the printer driver for the ThinPrint® AutoConnect feature. In addition to the defining of the printer name, you can also define a printer driver if you want to use the ThinPrint AutoConnect feature (optional). Printer address Defines the IP address or host name of the printer.

  • Page 43: How To Get Status Information On The Printer Connections

    ThinPrint Settings Job sending timeout The 'Job send timeout' parameter specifies the period of time (in seconds) after which a current print job should be aborted. It is advisable to abort a print job if the print job cannot be executed due to a printer error (for example, no paper).
  • Page 44 ThinPrint Settings ful. For more information on the LEDs, see: 'Quick Installation Guide'.  ’Configuring a 'ping' Query via the TPG Control Center’ 44 What do you want to do?  ’Displaying the Printer Connection Status via the TPG Control Center’...

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 Thin- Print 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 47: How Does The Tpg Receive Encrypted Data

    ThinPrint Settings Parameters Description Authentication key Authentication key as stored in the database of the Connection Service. Keep alive Interval (in seconds) after which the connection to the Connection Service is refreshed. The value has to be equal to or lower than the 'KeepAliveTO' value set on the Connection Service server.

  • Page 48: 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 mecha- nisms. The following security mechanisms can be configured and activated according to your demands: What information do •...

  • Page 49: How To Define The Encryption Level For Ssl/Tls Connections

    Security How to Define the Encryption Level for SSL/TLS Connections The following connections on the TPG can be encrypted via SSL/TLS: • Email: POP3 (30) • Email: SMTP (30) • ThinPrint printer: IPP connection (40) • ThinPrint: data encryption (47) •...
  • Page 50 Security The following encryption levels can be selected: • Compatible: Cipher suites with an encryption of 40 to 256 bit will be used. • Low: Only cipher suites with a low encryption of 56 bit will be used. (Fast connection) •...

  • Page 51: 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.  ’Specifying the Permitted Web Connection Type’ 51 What do you want to do? ...

  • Page 52: 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 53 Security network elements with access rights must be entered in the 'Excep- tions' area. Please note: • 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 protec- tion.

  • Page 54: 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 recom- mended. What are Certificates can be used in TCP/IP-based networks to encrypt data Certificates? and to authenticate communication partners.

  • Page 55: Tpg Control Center - Certificates

    Security • CA certificates are certificates that have been issued for a certification authority (CA). They are used for verifying certificates that have been issued by the respective certification authority. • S/MIME certificates (*.pem file) are used to sign and encrypt the emails that are sent by the TPG.
  • Page 56 Security  ’Displaying Certificates’ 56 What do you want to do?  ’Creating a Self-Signed Certificate’ 56  ’Creating a Certificate Request for a Requested Certificate’ 58  ’Installing the Requested Certificate in the TPG’ 58  ’Installing the PKCS#12 certificate in the TPG’ 59 ...
  • Page 57 Security 5. Click Install.  The certificate will be created and installed. This may take a few minutes. Tabelle 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 58 Security Creating a Certificate Request for a Requested Certificate As preparation for using a certificate which is issued by a certifica- tion authority for the TPG, a certificate request can be created in the TPG. The request must be sent to the certification authority which creates an certificate on the basis of this request.
  • Page 59 Security Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select SECURITY – Certificates. 3. Click Requested certificate. 4. Click Browse. 5. Specify the requested certificate. 6. Click Install.  The requested certificate will be installed in the TPG. Installing the PKCS#12 certificate in the TPG Certificates with the PKCS#12 format are used to save private keys and their respective certificates and to protect them by means of a...
  • Page 60 Security If an S/MIME certificate has already been installed on the TPG, you must first delete it; see: 61.  The certificate must be in base64 format. Requirements Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select SECURITY – Certificates. 3.
  • Page 61 Security 5. Specify the root certificate. 6. Click Install. The CA certificate will be saved in the TPG. Deleting Certificates Do not delete the certificate (CA/self-signed/PKCS#12) if only HTTPS is defined as the permitted connection type for the web access to the TPG Control Center. If the corresponding certificate is deleted, the TPG Control Center can no longer be reached.

  • Page 62: How To Use Authentication Methods

    Security How to Use Authentication Methods By means of an authentication, a network can be protected against unauthorized access. The TPG can participate in various authentica- tion procedures. This section describes which procedures are sup- ported and how these procedures are configured on the TPG. What is IEEE 802.1X? The IEEE 802.1X standard provides a basic structure for various authentication and key management protocols.
  • Page 63 Security 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. This makes sure that the TPG gets access to protected networks. Mode of Operation EAP-MD5 describes a user-based authentication method via a RADIUS server.
  • Page 64 Security the certificate. After the mutual authentication was successful, the access to the network will be freed. Since each device needs a certificate, a PKI (Public Key Infrastruc- ture) must be available. User passwords are not necessary. If you want to use the EAP-TLS authentication, you must observe the instructions below in the indicated order.
  • Page 65 Security • In phase 1, a TLS-encrypted channel between the TPG and the RADIUS server will be established. Only the RADIUS server authenticates itself using a certificate that was signed by a CA. This process is also referred to as 'outer authentication'. •...
  • 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 authenti- cation. This makes sure that the TPG gets access to protected networks. In the case of PEAP (compare EAP-TTLS, see 64), an encrypted Mode of Operation TLS (Transport Layer Security) channel is established between the...
  • 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 pro- tected networks.
  • Page 68 Security 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. 6. Click Save & Restart to confirm. ...

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    Maintenance 6 Maintenance A number of maintenance activities can be carried out  on the TPG. This chapter gives a short overview. • ’How to Secure the TPG Parameters (Backup)’ 70 What information do you need? • ’How to Use a Connected USB Device’ 71 •...

  • 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 '<Default name>_parameter.txt' 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 4. Save the '<Default name>_parameter.txt' 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. Start the TPG Control Center. 2.
  • Page 72 Maintenance Formatting To use the USB flash drive on the TPG, the USB flash drive must have the correct file system. You may have to format the USB flash drive, if necessary. During the formatting process, all data on the USB flash drive will be permanently lost.
  • Page 73 Maintenance 2. Select MAINTENANCE – USB device. 3. Tick Print job buffering. 4. Click Save & Restart.  The settings are saved. Saving the Parameter Values Automatically  A USB flash drive has been connected to the TPG. Requirements  The USB flash drive has been formatted correctly; see: 72. Proceed as follows: 1.

  • 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. If you reset the parameters, the IP address of the TPG may change and the connection to the TPG Control Center may be terminated.
  • Page 75 Maintenance 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. Resetting the parameters via the status/reset button LEDs, various ports and the status/reset button can be found on the TPG.
  • 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 Maintenance TPG-125 The reset process can be divided into three phases. • During phase one, the TPG is forced into the reset mode. During the reset mode, the parameters are reset. • The second phase describes the restart of the device. •...
  • Page 78 Maintenance [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. (RJ-45) to the TPG. Press and hold the Turn on the TPG status/reset button.

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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.  ’Rebooting the TPG via the TPG Control Center’ 80 What do you want to do? ...

  • Page 81: 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 82 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.

  • Page 83: 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 (34) must be configured on the TPG so that the date and time can be displayed correctly.
  • Page 84 Maintenance Information Description Status Status of the print connection. The following statuses are possible: - Initialized: The connection to the ThinPrint Server is established. In a next step, the connection to the printer will be established. - Try to connect: The connection to the printer is being established. - Connection rejected: The printer has refused the connection.
  • Page 85 Maintenance Deleting Print Jobs Manually Proceed as follows: 1. Start the TPG Control Center. 2. Select MAINTENANCE – Job history. 3. Click Delete.  All print jobs listed in the job history will be deleted. TPG User Manual...

  • Page 86: Appendix

    Appendix 7 Appendix  The appendix contains a glossary, the TPG parameter list, a trouble shooting and the index lists of this docu- ment. • ’Glossary’ 86 What information do you need? • ’Parameter List’ 89 • ’Troubleshooting’ 105 • ’List of Figures’ 110 •...
  • Page 87 Appendix Default Name The default name of the TPG is made up of the two letters 'IC' and the device number. The device number consists of the last six num- bers of its hardware address. Default name IC0001ff Device number The default name can be found in the TPG Control Center, the Inter- Con-NetTool, on the status or service page.
  • Page 88 The host name is an alias for an IP address. The host name uniquely identifies the TPG in the network and makes it easier to remember. InterCon-NetTool The software InterCon-NetTool has been developed by SEH Comput- ertechnik GmbH for the administration of SEH network devices within a predefined network.

  • Page 89: Parameter List

    Appendix 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. • ’Parameter List - IPv4’ 90 What information do you need? • ’Parameter List – IPv6’ 90 •...
  • Page 90 Appendix Tabelle 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. Defines the IP address of the [IP address] 0.0/16...
  • Page 91 Appendix 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] [1–2 characters; 0-9] subnet prefix for the IPv6 address.
  • Page 92 Appendix Parameters Value Default Description snmpv1_ronly on/off Enables/disables the write [Read-only] protection for the community. snmpv1_commun max. 64 characters public Defines the name of the [a–z, A–Z, 0–9] SNMP community. [Community] The SNMP Community is a basic form of access protection in which several participants with the same access rights are grouped...
  • Page 93 Appendix Tabelle 16: Parameter List - POP3 Parameters Value Default Description pop3 on/off Enables/disables the POP3 [POP3] functionality. pop3_srv max. 128 characters [blank] Defines a POP3 server via the [Server name] IP address or the host name. A host name can only be used if a DNS server was configured beforehand.
  • Page 94 Appendix Parameters Value Default Description smtp_port 1–65535 Defines the port number used [Server port] [1–5 characters; 0–9] by the TPG to send emails to the SMTP server. smtp_ssl on/off Enables/disables TLS. [TLS] The security protocol TLS (Transport Layer Security) is used to encrypt the transmission between the TPG and the SMTP server.
  • Page 95 Appendix Tabelle 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. Tabelle 19: Parameter List - Date/Time Parameters Value Default...
  • Page 96 Appendix Tabelle 21: Parameter List - ThinPrint® Parameters Value Default Description tpgPort 1–65535 4000 Defines the TCP port used by [ThinPrint® port] [1–5 characters; 0–9] the TPG for communicating with the ThinPrint server. tpgBdwidth on/off Enables/disables the [Bandwidth] bandwidth functionality of the ThinPrint®...
  • Page 97 Appendix Parameters Value Default Description tpgClientID 0–99999 Defines the client ID as stored [Client ID] [1–5 characters; 0–9] in the database of the Connection Service. tpgAuthKey 0–99999 Defines the authentication key [Authentication [1–5 characters; 0–9] as stored in the database of key] the Connection Service.
  • Page 98 Appendix Parameters Value Default Description remoteIp_1 max. 64 characters [blank] Defines the IP address or host [., a–z, A–Z, 0–9] name of the printer. remoteIp_6 A host name can only be used [Printer address] if DNS was configured beforehand. remoteMode_1 Specifies the transfer method between the TPG and the remoteMode_6...
  • Page 99 Appendix Parameters Value Default Description monitorPoll 10–86400 Defines the interval of a 'ping' [Monitoring [2–5 characters; 0–9] or 'SNMP' query in seconds. interval] Tabelle 24: Parameter List - Notification Parameters Value Default Description mailto_1 valid email address [blank] Defines the email address of mailto_2 [max.
  • Page 100 Appendix Parameters Value Default Description trapto_1 valid IP address 0.0.0.0 Defines the SNMP trap trapto_2 address of the recipient for [Trap target] notifications. trapcommu_1 max. 64 characters public Defines the SNMP trap trapcommu_2 [a–z, A–Z, 0–9] community of the recipient. [Trap community] trappup on/off...
  • Page 101 Appendix Tabelle 26: 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 102 Appendix 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 00:00:00 excluded from port locking, hw_filter_8 using the hardware address. [MAC address] Tabelle 28: Parameter List - Authentication Parameters Value Default...
  • Page 103 Appendix Parameters Value Default Description auth_intern Defines the kind of inner --- = none [Inner authentication for the EAP PAP = PAP Authentication] authentication methods TTLS, CHAP = CHAP PEAP, and FAST. MSCHAP2 = MS-CHAPv2 EMD5 = EAP-MD5 ETLS = EAP-TLS auth_ano_name max.
  • Page 104 Appendix Parameters Value Default Description spPrinter TPG-25 = 1–2 Defines the printer on which [Status page TPG-65 = 1–6 status pages and services printer] TPG-125 = 1–12 pages are printed, via the printer ID. spMode ASCII ASCII Defines the data format in [Status page PostScript which the status page is...

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Appendix Troubleshooting This chapter describes some problems and their solutions. • ’The TPG indicates the BIOS mode’ 105 Problem • ’A connection to the TPG Control Center cannot be established’ 106 • ’The password is no longer available’ 107 • ’The print job buffering does not work’ 108 •...
  • Page 106 Appendix 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 107 Appendix The password is no longer available The access to the TPG Control Center can be protected by a pass- word. If the password is no longer available, you can reset the parameter values of the TPG to their default settings to get access to the TPG Control Center 79.
  • Page 108 Appendix The print job buffering does not work Print jobs are not automatically buffered in the USB flash drive. Check if  a USB flash drive is connected to the USB port of the USB and if it is mounted. This information is displayed in the TPG Control Center under 'MAINTENANCE' in the table 'USB device status'.
  • Page 109 Appendix the TPG Control Center under 'MAINTENANCE' in the table 'USB device status'. TPG User Manual...

  • Page 110: List Of Figures

    Appendix - List of Figures List of Figures TPG Control Center - START ....... 17 InterCon-NetTool - Main Dialog .

  • Page 111: Index

    Appendix - Index Index Descriptions 35 Device number 87 DHCP 13 DNS (Domain Name Service) 28 Documentation 7 Domain name 28 Address Ethernet address 87 Hardware address 87 IP address 88 EAP 62 MAC address 87 EAP-FAST 67 Administration 16 EAP-MD5 63 Email 20 EAP-TLS 63...
  • Page 112 Load 71 S/MIME certificate 55 Load automatically 73 Security 48 Parameter list 89 Security level 52 Save 70 SEH Homepage 9 Save automatically 73 Self-signed certificate 54 Parameters file 70 Service page 81 Password 52 Data format 81 PEAP 66...
  • Page 113 Appendix - Index SNMPv1 29 Format 72 SNMPv3 29 Parameter backup 71 SNMP trap 35 Print job buffering 71 SNTP server 34 UTC 34 Software 79 SSL/TLS encryption 47 Status email 35 Version number 79 Status page 81 Data format 81 Print 81 Printer 81 Web access 51...

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