Avery 9493 User Manual

System Administrator's Guide

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Monarch 9460™ SNP

& 9493™ SNP Printers

802.11b/g Wired/Wireless

• Web Browser

• Avalanche

Management Console

• Telnet

• Ethernet

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................................ 1-1

Overview........................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Audience ........................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Using This Manual.............................................................................................................................. 1-1

System Requirements......................................................................................................................... 1-2

Network Protocols Supported .............................................................................................................. 1-2

9493™ Printer Hardware..................................................................................................................... 1-2

CONFIGURING THE 802.11b/g AND IP SETTINGS..................................................................................... 2-1

Configuring the Print Server ................................................................................................................ 2-1

Before You Begin ............................................................................................................................... 2-1

Setting Up the 9460™ Using Direct Serial Connections .......................................................................... 2-1

Setting up the 9493™ Using Direct Serial Connections........................................................................... 2-2

Installing the Software........................................................................................................................ 2-2

Setting Up Using the Printer’s Menu..................................................................................................... 2-3

Setting Up the 9460™ Printer .............................................................................................................. 2-4

Checking the Status ........................................................................................................................ 2-5

Configuring the Printer .................................................................................................................... 2-5

Printing a Network Information Label ................................................................................................ 2-8

Setting Up the 9493™ Printer .............................................................................................................. 2-9

Using the Network Menu ....................................................................................................................2-10

Checking the Status .......................................................................................................................2-10

Configuring the Printer ...................................................................................................................2-10

Printing a Network Information Label ...............................................................................................2-14

Printing Info......................................................................................................................................2-15

Resetting the Radio........................................................................................................................2-15

SELECTING A MANAGEMENT METHOD ...................................................................................................3-1

HP JetAdmin Utility ............................................................................................................................ 3-1

HP Web JetAdmin Utility ..................................................................................................................... 3-1

Microsoft Windows Network Configuration....................................................................................... 3-1

Additional Windows Configuration Methods ........................................................................................... 3-1

UNIX Network Configuration................................................................................................................ 3-1

Berkeley UNIX Host Configuration........................................................................................................ 3-2

Sun Solaris Configuration ................................................................................................................ 3-2

HP/UX Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 3-3

IBM AIX Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 3-4

Configuration on Other Systems .......................................................................................................... 3-4

USING A WEB BROWSER........................................................................................................................ 4-1

Logging In ......................................................................................................................................... 4-1

Contacting Us .................................................................................................................................... 4-2

Configuring the Server Settings ........................................................................................................... 4-2

Configuring the Print Port Settings....................................................................................................... 4-3

Configuring Print Services................................................................................................................... 4-3

Setting Netware Parameters................................................................................................................ 4-4

Changing TCP/IP Settings................................................................................................................... 4-5

Configuring PrintraNet ........................................................................................................................ 4-6

Configuring Wireless Settings.............................................................................................................. 4-6

Configuring Alerts and Traps ............................................................................................................... 4-7

Receiving An Alert .......................................................................................................................... 4-8

SNMP IP Traps............................................................................................................................... 4-9

SNMP Netware Traps .....................................................................................................................4-10

Changing the Passwords....................................................................................................................4-11

Setting the Network Card Access Password......................................................................................4-11

Setting the Network Card Update Password......................................................................................4-12

Configuring Network Protocols............................................................................................................4-12

Controlling IP Access ........................................................................................................................4-13

To Add Hosts:................................................................................................................................4-13

To Remove Hosts...........................................................................................................................4-13

Configuring Network Security .............................................................................................................4-13

Printing a Test Page..........................................................................................................................4-14

Using the Console .............................................................................................................................4-14

Updating Firmware ............................................................................................................................4-14

To update from a TFTP server:........................................................................................................4-15

To update from a file on your computer: ...........................................................................................4-15

Loading the Firmware ........................................................................................................................4-15

Basic Security Configurations.............................................................................................................4-16

USING THE SIERRA SPORT CONFIGURATOR .......................................................................................... 5-1

System Requirements......................................................................................................................... 5-2

Before You Begin ............................................................................................................................... 5-2

Changing the Avalanche Directory ....................................................................................................... 5-2

Configuring Wireless Settings.............................................................................................................. 5-3

Configuring the Extended Security Settings .......................................................................................... 5-3

Configuring the Print Server Settings ................................................................................................... 5-3

Configuring Services .......................................................................................................................... 5-3

Configuring TCP/IP Settings................................................................................................................ 5-4

Specifying the IP Access Range .......................................................................................................... 5-4

Configuring Printranet Settings............................................................................................................ 5-4

Configuring NetWare Settings.............................................................................................................. 5-4

Setting Alerts and Traps ..................................................................................................................... 5-5

Configuring Printing Settings............................................................................................................... 5-5

Updating Files ................................................................................................................................... 5-6

Saving Changes ................................................................................................................................. 5-6

Creating Your Own Packages .............................................................................................................. 5-6

TELNET CONSOLE COMMANDS .............................................................................................................. 6-1

Conventions ...................................................................................................................................... 6-1

Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 6-1

Help Commands................................................................................................................................. 6-2

General Commands ............................................................................................................................ 6-3

Avalanche Console Commands ............................................................................................................ 6-5

Port Commands ................................................................................................................................. 6-5

802.11b/g Wireless Commands............................................................................................................ 6-5

TCP/IP Commands ............................................................................................................................. 6-7

SNMP Commands............................................................................................................................... 6-9

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................. 7-1

General Troubleshooting Information.................................................................................................... 7-1

Troubleshooting Wireless Configuration Problems .................................................................................7-2

Troubleshooting Network Configuration ................................................................................................ 7-2

Technical Support .............................................................................................................................. 7-2

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... A-1

802.3 Specifications (9493™ only) ....................................................................................................... A-1

802.11b/g Specifications..................................................................................................................... A-1

GLOSSARY ............................................................................................................................................G-1

INDEX ........................................................................................................................................................ i

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GETTING STARTED

Use these instructions to configure your Monarch Sierra Sport2 9460 SNP printer or your Monarch® Sierra Sport4™ 9493™ SNP printer. Your printer contains an

802.11b/g print server (radio), which lets you communicate with your printer on a wired Ethernet

802.3 network (9493 printer only), or on an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network. 802.11b/g refers to 802.11b and 802.11g in this manual.

The 9460 printer (version 3.0 or greater firmware and version 1.4 or greater boot loader) lso includessupport for the Wavelink Avalanche Management Console software.

Information in this document supercedes information in previous versions. Check our Web site for the latest documentation and release information.

Overview

You can use the print server in Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer) or infrastructure (access point) wireless mode. The print server operates at speeds of up to 11 Mbps on any IEEE 802.11b and 54 Mbps on any IEEE 802.11g wireless compatible networks.

The 9493 wireless print server includes a dual built-in wired Ethernet (802.3) connection so the print server automatically switches between wireless and wired Ethernet mode within the same subnet address. When switching between wired and wireless mode on different subnets, turn off the printer and then turn it back on to reinitialize the radio.

Follow the instructions in this manual to configure the wireless print server for your printer. For more information and software downloads, see Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting.”

Audience

This manual is written for the System Administrator who sets up printers on the network and is familiar with basic networking principles.

Using This Manual

Following is a summary of the contents of this manual.

Chapter Contents

1 Getting Started Information you should know before using the printer.

Configuring the 802.11b/g

and IP Settings

Selecting a Management

Method

4 Using a Web Browser

Using the Sierra Sport

Configurator

6 Telnet Console Commands Lists the supported console commands for your network printer.

7 Troubleshooting Common problems and their solutions.

A Specifications Printer and radio specifications.

G Glossary Networking and printer terms and their definitions.

Setting communications between your network and printer.

Explains the various ways to configure and monitor your network printer.

Using your Web browser to configure and monitor your network printer.

Configure and monitor your network printer using the Sierra Sport Configurator with the Avalanche Management Console software.

Getting Started 1-1

System Requirements

To use the print server for printing from a wireless network, you need an 802.11b/g wireless network. The wireless network consists of either of the following:

An 802.11b/g wireless enabled computer printing straight to the printer (Ad-Hoc, or peer-to-

♦

peer, mode).

♦

An 802.11b/g wireless access point allowing wireless enabled computers to print to the print server (infrastructure mode).

To configure and print, you need the following information from your wireless network administrator:

♦

Wireless Mode (infrastructure or Ad-Hoc)

♦

The SSID (service set identifier) for your wireless network.

♦

If you are using TCP/IP (recommended for Windows Networks) and are not connected to a server that automatically assigns your IP address, you need to set the printer in Static mode and assign a unique IP address (for example: 192.168.1.14) and a subnet mask. A router (default gateway) address is optional.

♦

Wireless security settings

Network Protocols Supported

♦

TCP/IP: LPD/LPR, FTP, or IPP Raw TCP/IP (port 9100 or any chosen port) NetBIOS over IP (with SMB) NetWare (NEST) NetBEUI DLC

♦

Telnet

♦

WINS

♦

DHCP

9493™ Printer Hardware

To access the Ethernet port, open the hinged door on the side of the printer by loosening the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

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Ethernet Port

CONFIGURING THE 802.11B/G AND IP

SETTINGS

Configuring the Print Server

To configure the print server for an 802.11b/g wireless network, you must set the wireless mode (Ad-Hoc or infrastructure), SSID, channel (Ad-Hoc mode only), data rate and security. All nodes of a wireless network need to have the same settings to communicate with each other.

There are several ways to configure your print server. You can

send console commands using a utility such as Monarch® NetManager. See “Installing the

♦

Software” for NetManager information.

♦

use a Web browser. See Chapter 4, “Using a Web Browser” for more information.

♦

use the Sierra Sport Configurator with Avalanche. See Chapter 5, “Using the Sierra Sport Configurator” for more information.

♦

use Telnet. See Chapter 6, “Telnet Console Commands” for a list of supported commands.

♦

select the RF Network (9460) and Network (9493) printer menus. See “Setting Up Using the Printer’s Menu.” The printer’s menus allow you to do basic setup.

Before You Begin

Configure your computer to communicate on a wireless network before you continue.

To connect a device using an access point, set your computer to infrastructure mode. ♦

♦

To connect directly to a device without an access point, set your computer to Ad-Hoc Computer-to-Computer mode, or whatever mode your adapter uses to communicate without an access point.

♦

To use Ad-Hoc mode, temporarily disable security on your access point. After the print server is configured, re-enable security on the access point.

♦

To use WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption or other advanced security, such as WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), on your wireless network, temporarily disable the security on your computer in order to configure the print server. To allow non-secure clients to communicate with each other, temporarily change the wireless mode of your host to Ad-Hoc mode.

♦

To use TCP/IP, note your computer’s IP address. The print server needs to be on the same IP segment as the other nodes on your network in order to communicate.

♦

You need a good signal between your computer and the access point to communicate.

Setting Up the 9460™ Using Direct Serial Connections

1. Disconnect the printer’s radio cable from the printer’s serial port.

2. Connect a serial cable (DB9 female to DB9 female all lines wired straight through) from the

host or computer to the print server’s radio cable.

Radio Cable

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3. Turn on the printer and configure using Telnet or other communications program.

4. Connect the printer’s radio cable to the printer’s serial port.

Serial Port

Radio Cable

5. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and then turn on the printer.

Your printer is ready to use.

Setting up the 9493™ Using Direct Serial Connections

Use a serial cable or a USB cable for direct communication with the printer. The USB port can function as either a serial port or a parallel port. Refer to the System Administrator’s Guide for more information about changing the USB port’s function.

1. Open the hinged cable door on the side of the printer by loosening the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

6. Plug the DB9 connector into the DB9 port or plug a USB type A or USB mini-B connector into the corresponding USB port as show.

7. Place the cable in one of the cable cavities.

8. Turn on the printer and configure using Telnet or other communications

program. See Chapter 6, “Telnet Console Commands” for more information.

9. Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and then turn on the printer.

Your printer is ready to use.

USB mini-B cable

Installing the Software

The software works with Microsoft Windows NT 4, 2000, XP, and Vista™ operating systems. Follow these steps to install the NetManager software and configure the print server. You can also download the utility from our Web site.

1. Insert the Monarch® Printer Documentation CD-ROM (TC9X00SWP) into your computer.

2. Select Drivers & Utilities, then NetManager.

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3. Follow the on-screen instructions for installing the utility. When NetManager starts for the first time, you see the NetManager Welcome screen. You are prompted to enter a View Name (sets up how print servers are discovered and displayed on your network). Then, select the protocol and filter settings or “Automatically create a view with default settings.”

4. Select Finish to begin searching for print servers. NetManager gets the information from the print server(s) and lists the server name, IP address, and hardware (Ethernet) address. The default name of the print server is PXRxxxxxx, where xxxxxx is the last 6 digits of the hardware address (for example, PXR08B2C7).

Note: It might take a minute or two for the print server to appear, especially on a large

wireless network.

5. When you see the print server you need to configure in the list, highlight it and click the Configuration tool.

Note: A wireless signal of less than 50% on the Wireless Status screen, could affect printing

performance. To improve the signal strength, move the print server closer to the computer or access point and away from other radio devices such as Bluetooth® wireless devices, microwave ovens, or 2.4 gigahertz cordless phones.

6. Configure your print server to the settings you need. Many of the fields are automatically configured to match the network being used, so you may not need to change the Wireless Mode, RF Channel, SSID, and Data Rate settings unless you need to change the print server to a different wireless network.

To use WEP encryption or other advanced security, enable the security and enter the

♦

appropriate key(s).

♦ To use TCP/IP without a DHCP server, manually assign a valid IP address, subnet mask,

and gateway and then set the boot method to static.

Note: If you are using DHCP on your network, the print server may have acquired valid IP

settings at this point and no further configuration is necessary. This works if your DHCP server allows the print server to keep this address permanently. However, in most cases, use a static address outside the range reserved for DHCP (Refer to your DHCP server documentation for details). When you configure your printer port, it goes to a static IP address.

7. When you are done configuring, click OK. You are prompted to save changes and reset the print server. Click OK. The print server resets with your new configuration. This may take several minutes.

Setting Up Using the Printer’s Menu

You can use the printer’s menu to configure some basic network settings. Follow the instructions for your printer: 9460 or 9493.

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Setting Up the 9460™ Printer

Use these instructions to set up a 9460 printer using the printer’s RF Network menu in the printer’s Tool Box.

1. Turn on the printer by pressing and holding the power button (P) until the display turns on.

The display flashes printer version information and battery charging status.

E B F

Init Radio……….

When you see “Init Radio”, the printer is waiting for the wireless print server to initialize.

Next, you may see

Ready

p <T>

Display Indicates

Ready

<T>

The printer is in Ready mode to send and receive data.

The printer is connected to a network (peer-to-peer or infrastructure mode). Press A under <T> to display the printer’s IP address, then press A under

to print a network information label with the device name, IP address, and MAC address as a bar code. See “Printing a Network Information Label” for more information. Press any button to return to Ready mode.

The printer is not connected to a network.

2. Press A under p.

E B F

R X T

You see the battery indicator E (empty) and F (full). As you use the printer, the battery indicator line gets closer to E (empty), instead of F (full). Recharge the battery when the line is by the E.

3. Press T (Tool Box) to enter the menu.

Tool Box Language E D

4. Tool Box is highlighted. Press E to select Tool Box.

Enter Password

5. Press the navigational buttons in this order: Left, Left, Left, Right, and Left.

Diagnostics Online Diag. E D

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6. Press D until Setup is highlighted.

Setup Service E U D

7. Press E to select Setup.

8. From the Setup menu, press D until you see RF Network. Press E to select RF Network.

The RF Network menu allows you to check the printer’s status, configure the RF network settings, print RF settings, and reset the radio.

To exit, press F at any time.

Checking the Status

This option displays the status of the RF network.

1. From the RF Network menu, select Status.

192.0.0.192

1.0 (2006.11.20) PXR1E858F

The local IP address, firmware version, printer model, board revision, and device name are displayed.

2. Press A to see the next screen of information.

0040171E858F Protocol : TCP State : Wait Radio : IEEE 802.11g

The MAC address, protocol, current state, and radio type are displayed.

3. Press any A to return to the RF Network menu.

Configuring the Printer

The Configure menu allows you to set the printer’s IP address, subnet mask, gateway, power mode, protocol, SSID, and escape character.

To exit, press F at any time.

Setting the IP Address

This option sets the printer’s IP address.

1. From the RF Network menu, select Configure.

2. From the Configure menu, select IP Address.

IP Address

192.0.0.192 E R +

For: Select:

BOOTP 0.0.0.0

DHCP 0.0.0.1

Static IP

nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn

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Use the A buttons as shown in the following table:

E Press A to

R Press A to

Press A to

Saves the setting

Scrolls through the positions from left to right

Increments the current position setting by 1

3. When the setting you want is displayed, press E to save the setting. You return to the

Configure menu.

Setting the Subnet Mask

This option sets the printer’s subnet mask.

1. From the Configure menu, select Subnet Mask.

Subnet Mask

255.255.000.000 E R +

Use A as shown in the following table:

E Press A to

Saves the setting

R Press A to

Scrolls through the positions from left to right

Press A to

Increments the current position setting by 1

2. When the setting you want is displayed, press E to save the setting. You return to the

Configure menu.

Setting the Gateway

This option sets the printer’s router (gateway) address.

1. From the Configure menu, select Gateway.

Gateway

000.000.000.000 E R +

Use A as shown in the following table:

E Press A to

Saves the setting

R Press A to

Scrolls through the positions from left to right

Press A to

Increments the current position setting by 1

2. When the setting you want is displayed, press E to save the setting. You return to the

Configure menu.

Setting the Power Mode

This option sets the power mode.

3. From the Configure menu, select Power Mode.

Power Mode X CAM 3 PSP E D

The choices include CAM (Continuous Awake Mode) or PSP (Power Save Protocol). PSP conserves battery power. CAM means the printer is continuously receiving and transmitting data. This mode uses battery power quickly.

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4. Use D to select the power mode you want. Press E to save the setting.

If you select PSP, you are prompted to enter a PSP algorithm between 1-5.

3 3 X 4 E U D

1 = shortest sleep time (uses battery power quicker, but responds faster); 5 = longest sleep time (optimal battery conservation, but responds slower).

5. Use U or D to select the PSP algorithm you need. Press E to save the setting. Select

Exit to return to the Configure menu.

Setting the Port

This option sets the port.

1. From the Configure menu, select Port: TCP or LPD.

Protocol 3 TCP X LPD E U D

2. Use D to select the protocol you want. For example, if you select LPD, you must specify a

raw printer port:

Port + 09100 E U +

Use A as shown in the following table:

E Press A to

Saves the setting

R Press A to

Scrolls through the positions from left to right

Press A to

Toggles between + or –; also increments the current position setting by 1

3. Press E to save the setting. You return to the Configure menu.

Setting the SSID

This option sets the SSID. The SSID is case-sensitive.

1. From the Configure menu, select SSID.

SSID ABC 1234 E R +

Use A as shown in the following table:

E Press A to

R Press A to

Press A to

Saves the setting

Scrolls through the positions from left to right

Increments the current position setting by 1 and scrolls through alpha/special characters

2. When the setting you want is displayed, press E to save the setting. You return to the

Configure menu.

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Setting the Command Escape Character

1. This option allows you to set or view the Command Escape Character (CEC).

2. Run-time messages from the radio begin with the CEC and the default is the pound sign (#),

which has a decimal value of 35. You may need to change the default CEC character if it conflicts with other data, because an unexpected operation could occur. The range is a decimal value between 1 and 255.

3. From the Configure menu, select Escape.

Escape Char + 35 E R +

Use A as shown in the following table:

E Press A to

R Press A to

Press A to

Saves the setting

Scrolls through the positions from left to right

Increments the current position setting by 1

4. When the setting you want is displayed, press E to save the setting. You return to the

Configure menu.

5. Press F to exit.

When you select “Exit” after configuring, you will see

Configure Save Settings ? E X

To save all the configuration settings, press E. To exit without saving the configuration settings, press X. Press F until you see “Ready.”

Note: You must reset the RF network before your changes take effect. See “Resetting the RF

Network” for more information.

Printing a Network Information Label

You can print a network information label with the device name, IP address, and MAC address as a Code 128 bar code. You can also print the network information as a Code 39 bar code with the correct MIF settings.

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Press A under <T>. You see the printer’s IP address. For example,

192.0.0.192

3. Press A under to print a network information label.

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Sample Label

Setting Up the 9493™ Printer

Use these instructions to set up a 9493 printer using the printer’s Network Setup menu.

1. Turn on the printer by pressing p.

The display flashes printer version information and battery charging status. Then you may see

The J indicates the wireless signal strength.

Note: When using wired Ethernet, connect the network cable before you turn on the printer.

The print server cannot detect the connection if the printer is already on.

Display Indicates

Ready The printer is in Ready mode to send and receive data.

J N N

2. Press A under P.

You see the Pause screen with the battery indicator E (empty) and F (full). As you use the printer, the battery indicator line gets closer to E, instead of F. Recharge the battery when the line is by the E.

The printer is connected to a network (peer-to-peer or infrastructure mode). Press A under M to display the printer’s IP address. Press I then E to view network information. Press information label with the device name, IP address, and MAC address as a bar code. See “Printing a Network Information Label” for more information. Press E to return to Ready mode.

Shows the wireless signal strength between the printer and the network.

The printer is not connected to a wireless network.

The printer is connected to a wired Ethernet 802.3 network. Press A under n to display the printer’s IP address. Press I then E to view network information. Press device name, IP address, and MAC address as a bar code. See “Printing a Network Information Label” for more information. Press E to return to Ready mode.

The printer is not connected to a wired Ethernet network.

to print a network information label with the

to print a network

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3. Press A under T to enter the main menu.

4. Tools is highlighted. Press e to select Tools.

5. Press A under the corresponding number to enter the following default password:

1, 1, 1, 3, 1.

6. Press D until Setup is highlighted. Press e to select Setup.

7. Press D until Network is highlighted. Press e to select Network.

Using the Network Menu

The Network menu allows you to check the printer’s status, configure the network settings, print the settings, and reset the radio.

To exit, press E until you return to the Pause screen.

Checking the Status

This option displays the status of the network.

1. From the Network menu, select Status.

You see the printer model, firmware version, and bootloader version.

2. Press E to move through the next four screens of information.

You see the radio type and MAC address, local IP address, SSID, protocol, network mode, status, and connection speed.

3. Press E again to return to the Network menu.

Configuring the Printer

The Configure menu allows you to set the printer’s IP address, subnet mask, gateway, power mode, port, SSID, encryption type, keys, and escape character. You can also enable or disable Ad-Hoc mode.

From the Network menu, select Configure.

To exit, press E until you return to the Pause screen.

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Setting the IP Address

This option sets the printer’s IP address.

1. From the Network Configure menu, select IP Address.

2. Press D or U to increase or decrease the highlighted number. Press L or R to highlight a

different number.

3. When you are finished, press R until you see e. Then press e to save the address and return to the Configure menu. Press X to exit without saving changes.

Setting the Subnet Mask

This option sets the printer’s subnet mask.

1. From the Network Configure menu, select Subnet Mask.

2. Press D or U to increase or decrease the highlighted number. Press L or R to highlight a

different number.

3. When you are finished, press R until you see e. Then press e to save the address and return to the Configure menu. Press X to exit without saving changes.

Setting the Gateway

This option sets the printer’s router (gateway) address.

1. From the Configure menu, select Gateway.

2. Press D or U to increase or decrease the highlighted number. Press L or R to highlight a

different number.

3. When you are finished, press R until you see e. Press e to save the address and return to the Configure menu. Press X to exit without saving changes.

Setting the Power Mode

This option sets the power mode to CAM (Continuous Awake Mode) or PSP (Power Save Protocol). PSP conserves battery power. CAM means the printer is continuously receiving and transmitting data. This mode uses battery power quickly.

1. From the Configure menu, select Power Mode.

A checkmark indicates the current option.

2. Press U or D until you see the power mode you need. Press e to enable it.

Note: If you select PSP, you are prompted to enter a PSP algorithm between 1-5. 1 - shortest

sleep time (uses battery power quicker, but responds faster); 5 - longest sleep time (optimal battery conservation, but responds slower).

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3. Press U or D to select the PSP algorithm you need.

4. Press e to save the setting and return to the Configure menu. Press X to exit without

saving changes.

Setting the Port

This option sets the port. The default port is 9100.

1. From the Configure menu, select Port.

2. Press D or U to increase or decrease the highlighted number. Press L or R to highlight a

different number.

3. When you are finished, press R until you see e. Press e to save the setting and return to the Configure menu. Press X to exit without saving changes.

Setting the SSID

This option sets the SSID. The SSID is case-sensitive.

1. From the Configure menu, select SSID.

The default or last-saved SSID appears, for example:

2. Press D or U to change the highlighted character. Press L or R to highlight a different character.

3. When you are finished, press R until you see e. Press e to save the setting or press X to exit without saving changes.

Enabling Ad-Hoc Mode

The default mode for the radio is infrastructure (access point). You must enable Ad-Hoc mode to connect peer-to-peer.

1. In the Configure menu, Press D or U until AD HOC is highlighted.

2. Press e to enable AD HOC.

A checkmark appears when AD HOC mode is enabled.

3. Press E to return to the Network menu.

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Setting the Encryption

This option allows you to set the printer’s encryption method to None, WEP 64, WEP 128, WPA, WPA2, or WPA2/WPA. The default is None (no encryption).

1. From the Configure menu, select Encryption.

A checkmark indicates the current setting.

2. Press D or U until you see the encryption you need, then press e to enable it and return to the Configure screen. Press X to exit without saving changes.

Note: When you use encryption, you must set the keys to secure your network. See “Setting

the Encryption Keys” for more information.

Setting the Key Index

This option sets the key to use for the selected encryption method. See “Basic Security Configurations” for more information on encryption keys.

1. From the Configure menu, select Keys.

2. Select Index.

You can select up to four 104-bit keys using keys 1-4, or up to two 128-bit keys using keys 1 and 3.

3. Select the key you need and press e to save the setting or press X to exit without saving changes. You return to the Keys menu.

4. Enter the key values. See “Setting the Encryption Keys” for more information.

Setting the Encryption Keys

Use this option to set the key values for encryption. Once you save a key and exit the option, you cannot view the key values. There are four keys. Refer to “Basic Security Configurations” in Chapter 4 for more information on setting encryption key values based on your encryption method.

Note: Since you cannot view key values, keep a list of your key values in a safe place for

future reference.

After you set the key values, select a key to use based on your network’s encryption method. See “Setting the Key Index” for more information.

1. From the Configure menu, select Keys.

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2. Press D or U until you see the key you need to set, then press e to edit the value. For example:

3. Press D or U to scroll through the hex characters for each field. The hex characters appear in the box and the ASCII equivalent character appears under the hex character.

4. Press R to select the character shown and move to the next field.

5. When you are finished, press R until you see e. Press e to save the setting or press X to

exit without saving changes. You return to the Keys menu.

Setting the Escape Character

1. This option allows you to set or view the Escape Character (EC).

2. Run-time messages from the radio begin with the EC and the default is the pound sign (#),

which has a decimal value of 35. You may need to change the default EC character if it conflicts with other data, because unexpected operation could occur.

3. From the Configure menu, select Escape Char.

4. Press D or U to decrease or increase the decimal value.

5. Press L or R when you are finished. Press e to save the setting or X to exit without

saving changes. You return to the Configure menu.

The radio is now configured. Press E until you return to the Pause screen.

Printing a Network Information Label

1. Turn on the printer.

2. Press M or n. You see the printer’s IP address. For example,

3. Press

to print a network information label.

Sample Label

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Printing Info

Do not use supply smaller than 2012 or information may print off the label.

1. From the RF Network (9460) or Network (9493) menu, select Print Info. Three wireless network information labels print.

The first label contains radio version information. The second label contains the RF (wireless) settings, including the SSID, security, and signal strength. The third label contains TCP/IP settings, including the IP address, boot method, etc.

2. Press the navigation button to return to the RF Network or Network menu.

Resetting the Radio

After you save the configuration, you must reset the radio before the changes take effect. When you select “Reset,” the radio reinitializes.

Note: You may lose your current connection and application.

Resetting the network may take up to one minute before you can access the wireless print server (radio).

3. From the RF Network or Network menu, select Reset. You may see:

4. For the 9460, press any navigation button to return to the RF Network. The 9493 returns to the Network menu automatically.

Monarch Print Server Status

MAC: 00-a0-f8-5f-72-0b Printer Model: 9493SNP

Boot Ver : 1.0 Application:Peg3-1.20 (2008.06.10)

Label 1

Wireless Information SSID: MON 123 Mode: INFRASTRUCTURE Speed: 54 mbps Security: Disabled Sig. Strength: 51 Actual SSID: MON 123 Assoc. AP MAC: 00-a0-f8-aa-83-25

Label 2

TCP/IP IP Address: 192.0.0.192 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Router: 192.0.192.0 (set manually) Boot Method: STATIC Boot Retries: 4 Timeout: 0 min

Keepalive: 1 min

Label 3

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