Intermec PX4I, PF4i, PX6i, PM4i, PF2i User Manual 2

Installation Instructions

EasyLAN Wireless Interface Kit

(for EasyCoder® PF2i, PF4i, PF4i Compact Industrial, PM4i, PX4i, and PX6i Printers)

Intermec Technologies Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Ave. W. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A. www.intermec.com

e information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

Information and speciﬁcations contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

e word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, Beverage Routebook, CrossBar, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasyADC, EasyCoder, EasySet, Fingerprint, INCA (under license), i-gistics, Intellitag, Intellitag Gen2, JANUS, LabelShop, MobileLAN, Picolink, Ready-to-Work, RoutePower, Sabre, ScanPlus, ShopScan, Smart Mobile Computing, TE 2000, Trakker Antares, and Vista Powered are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

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Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Torx is a registered trademark of Camcar Division of Textron Inc.

is product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).

is product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@ cryptsoft.com).

Document Change Record

is page records changes to this document. e document was originally released as version -00.

Version Date Description of Change

-03 11/2006 Added WPA wireless security features, and descriptions of the ROAM and AUTH parameters.

-04 08/2007 Removed transceiver module information and put this in a separate document (P/N 933-134-001).

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Contents

Before You Begin ........................................................................... ix

Safety Information .......................................................... ix

Global Services and Support ............................................ x

Who Should Read is Manual ......................................xi

Related Documents ........................................................ xi

Introduction

About ese Instructions ...............................................................2

Printer Firmware ............................................................................ 2

Installation Kit ...............................................................................2

Physical Installation

Step-by-Step Instructions ...............................................................4

EasyCoder PF2/4i Printers ...............................................4

EasyCoder PM4i Printers ................................................8

EasyCoder PX4/6i Printers ............................................ 11

Contents

Warranty Information ....................................... x

Web Support ..................................................... x

Telephone Support ............................................ x

Setup (General)

Setting up Network Parameters .................................................... 16

Establishing Serial Communications ............................................ 16

Setup with CompactFlash (Fingerprint only) ............................... 17

User and Password .......................................................................18

Setup in Fingerprint

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Setting Up Wireless Communications .......................................... 20

General .......................................................................... 20

Display Current User ......................................20

Changing User ................................................ 21

Changing Passwords ........................................ 22

Active ..............................................................22

SSID (Network Name) .................................................. 24

WEP ..............................................................................24

Contents

802.11 Authentication ................................................... 25

WPA ..............................................................................26

Roaming Bias ................................................................27

802.1x ...........................................................................27

Supported EAP Types ...................................... 27

802.1x Settings ................................................ 28

Using Certiﬁcates ............................................ 29

Examples .........................................................30

Reading Other Wireless Connection Variables .............................31

Active Channel .............................................................. 31

Access Point Information ...............................................32

Signal Strength ..............................................................32

Speed ............................................................................. 32

Region (a.k.a. Regulatory Domain) ...............................32

Reading Wireless Connection Setup .............................................33

Setting Up Network Parameters ................................................... 34

New Line ...................................................................... 34

IP Selection Method ......................................................34

IP Address .....................................................................35

Subnet Mask ..................................................................35

Default Router ...............................................................35

Name Server .................................................................. 35

Finishing the Setup ...................................................................... 35

Setup in IPL

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Setting Up Wireless Communications .......................................... 38

General .......................................................................... 38

Display Current User ......................................38

Changing User ................................................ 38

Changing Passwords ........................................ 39

Active ..............................................................39

SSID (Network Name) .................................................. 40

WEP ..............................................................................40

802.11 Authentication ................................................... 41

WPA ..............................................................................42

Roaming Bias ................................................................43

802.1x ...........................................................................43

Supported EAP Types ...................................... 43

802.1x Settings ................................................ 44

Using Certiﬁcates ............................................ 45

Examples .........................................................46

Reading Other Wireless Connection Variables .............................47

Active Channel .............................................................. 48

Access Point Information ...............................................48

Signal Strength ..............................................................48

Speed ............................................................................. 48

Region (a.k.a. Regulatory Domain) ...............................49

Finishing the Wireless Setup ........................................................49

Setting Up Network Parameters ................................................... 50

Setting the IP Selection Method ....................................50

Reading the IP Address .................................................. 51

Reading the Netmask, Default Router, and

Name Server ................................................................. 52

Using ARP’n’PING to set an IP Address (Windows) .....52

Setting Network Parameters in Manual Mode ...............54

Accessing the Printer’s Home Page

Using the Web Browser ................................................................ 56

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Before You Begin

is section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information.

Safety Information

Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.

is section explains how to identify and understand dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes that are in this document. You may also see icons that tell you when to follow ESD procedures.

A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment.

A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data.

is icon appears at the beginning of any procedure in this manual that could cause you to touch components (such as printed circuit boards) that are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). When you see this icon, you must follow standard ESD guidelines to avoid damaging the equipment you are servicing.

Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or

contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.

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Before You Begin

Global Services and Support

Warranty Information

To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Service & Support > Warranty.

Disclaimer of warranties: e sample code included in this document is presented for reference only. e code does not necessarily represent complete, tested programs. e code is provided “as is with all faults.” All warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the implied warranties of merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular purpose.

Web Support

Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our current manuals (in PDF). To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.

Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at

intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request

technical support for your Intermec product.

Telephone Support

ese services are available from Intermec:

Services

Order Intermec products

Order Intermec Media Order printer labels and

Order spare parts Order spare parts. 1 or 2 and then choose 4

Technical Support Talk to technical support about

Service Get a return authorization

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Description

Place an order.

•

Ask about an existing order.

•

ribbons.

your Intermec Product.

• number for authorized service center repair.

Request an on-site repair

• technician.

In the USA and Canada call 1-800-755-5505 and choose this option

1 and then choose 2

1 and then choose 1

2 and then choose 2

2 and then choose 1

Before You Begin

Services

Service contracts Ask about an existing

Description

• contract.

Renew a contract.

•

Inquire about repair billing

• or other service invoicing questions.

In the USA and Canada call 1-800-755-5505 and choose this option

1 or 2 and then choose 3

Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec representative. To search for your local representative, from the Intermec web site, click Contact.

Who Should Read This Manual

ese Installation Instructions are for the person who is responsible for installing and setting up the EasyLAN Wireless network interface in an EasyCoder PF/PM/PX printer.

ese Installation Instructions provide you with information about how to install the EasyLAN Wireless network interface and set it up in Fingerprint and IPL.

Introduction

is chapter describes the EasyLAN Wireless Interface Kit for EasyCoder PF2/4i-, PM4i-, and PX4/6i-series printers.

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Chapter 1 — Introduction

About These Instructions

ese instructions describe how to install an EasyLAN Wireless network interface in an EasyCoder PF2i, PF4i, PF4i Compact Industrial, PM4i, PX4i, or PX6i printer and how to connect it to a LAN, WAN, Intranet, or Internet network via a wireless connection.

e installation instructions describe how to physically install the interface board in a printer and how to set up the IP address, subnet mask, default router, and name server. e instructions end when you have the printer’s home page up and running. From there, please refer to the Intermec EasyLAN User’s Guide on the included CD.

is interface kit must only be installed by an authorized service technician. e device is country/region speciﬁc and must be ordered for the correct country/region. Use of this device in other region than shown on the device home page/test label may violate applicable law.

Printer Firmware

e printer must be running either Intermec Fingerprint v8.40 (or later) or IPL v2.40 (or later). In Intermec Fingerprint, the network port is addressed as device "net1:" (communication channel #5).

Installation Kit

e EasyLAN Interface Kit contains:

• One EasyLAN adapter board complete with radio module ﬁtted

• Rear plate (for EasyCoder PF2/4i-series printers only)

• RJ-45 plug (for EasyCoder PM4i- and PX4/6i series printers only)

• One light guide

• One hexagonal threaded spacer

• One antenna extension cable

• One antenna

• One cable clip

• One cable tie

• One CD with software and manuals

• is Installation Instruction booklet

e only tools required for the installation are #T10 and #T20 Torx screwdrivers and a small wrench.

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Physical Installation

is chapter describes how to physically install the EasyLAN Wireless Interface Kit in a PF2/4i-, PM4i-, or PX4/6i-series printer.

e installation described in this chapter must only be performed by an authorized service technician. Intermec assumes no responsibility for personal injury or damage to the equipment if the installation is performed by an unauthorized person.

Take precautions against electrostatic discharges, for example by wearing grounded bracelets.

Note: When the EasyLAN Wireless

interface is factory-installed in a printer, the antenna is packed separately in the box and must be ﬁtted to its connector on the printer’s rear plate as illustrated at the end of this chapter.

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Chapter 2 — Physical Installation

Step-by-Step Instructions

Switch oﬀ the printer and disconnect the power cord.

Disconnect all communication cables.

Remove the cover over the electronics compartment, as described on

the pages ahead.

e electronic compartment contains wires and components with dangerous voltage (up to 380V). Make sure that the printer is switched oﬀ and the power cord is disconnected before the left-hand cover is removed.

EasyCoder PF2/4i Printers

Open the right-hand door.

Using a #T20 Torx screwdriver, remove the three screws and lift the

cover up so it disengages the bottom plate.

Swing out the rear part of the cover so you can disconnect the console

cable from the CPU board.

Put the cover aside on a soft cloth or similar to avoid scratches.

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Remove any optional interface board or blind cover plate ﬁtted on the

rear plate.

Remove any present EasyLAN Ethernet interface installed in the

printer including cables etc.

Remove the present rear plate like this:

Loosen but do not remove the two #T20 Torx screws that hold

the rear plate and the #T20 Torx screw that holds the rear bottom corner of the CPU board.

Carefully manipulate the rear plate out of the groove in the chassis.

Allow the CPU board to ﬂex a little to be able to get the connectors out of their slots.

Install the rear plate included in the kit in reverse order and tighten all

three screws.

Reinstall any optional interface board or blind cover plate previously

removed.

Connect the antenna cable to the radio module, which is factory-

ﬁtted on the EasyLAN adapter board, as illustrated below. Support the upper edge of the radio module with a ﬁnger while connecting the cable.

Adapter board

Connect antenna cable here

Radio module

Remove the #T20 Torx screw that holds the upper/front part of the

CPU board to the power supply unit and replace it with the hexagonal spacer included in the kit. Keep the screw.

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Connect the EasyLAN adapter board to the PCI connector (J84) on

the CPU board so the hole in the board becomes aligned with the spacer and secure the board with the #T20 Torx screw.

Route the antenna cable over the SIMMs on the CPU board towards

the rear plate and secure it using the cable clips included in the kit. One clip is factory-ﬁtted on the EasyLAN adapter board and the other should be ﬁtted in the small hole at the top of the CPU board immediately to the rear of the memory SIMM sockets.

From the inside of the electronics compartment, insert the antenna

connector through the round hole in the rear plate and lock it with the washer and nut on the outside.

Fit the antenna to the connector of the antenna cable and bend the

hinge so the antenna points straight up.

From the outside, insert the thin end of the light guide through the

small hole next to the antenna on the rear plate. Press the clear plastic “lamp” in place. Connect the other end to the black plastic socket (D1) at the top of the EasyLAN adapter board. Secure it with the cable tie through the hole at the upper edge of the CPU board.

Put back the cover over the electronics compartment.

Route the cable from the display unit above the ribbon motor.

Connect the cable to connector J50 at the upper front corner of the CPU board.

Connect the power cord and switch on the power.

Enter the Setup Mode and print the test label “Hardware Info” in

Fingerprint or “HW” in IPL to see if the printer detects the EasyLAN Wireless interface board. For information on how to enter the Setup Mode and print test labels, refer to the printer’s user’s guide.

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Cable tie

Antenna cable

Antenna

EasyCoder PF2/4i-Series Printer

Light guideCable clips

#T20 Torx screw and spacer

EasyLAN adapter board

Antenna (packed separately when the EasyLAN Wireless interface is factory-installed)

EasyCoder PF2/4i-Series Printer, Rear View

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EasyCoder PM4i Printers

Using a #T20 Torx screwdriver, loosen the four screws that holds the

cover along the lower left edge of the bottom plate.

Remove the four screws that hold the cover to the center section.

Pull out the cover so you can disconnect the console cable from the

CPU board.

Put the cover aside on a soft cloth or similar to avoid scratches.

Remove any present EasyLAN Ethernet interface including cables etc.

Fit the RJ-45 plug included in the kit into the square hole left by the RJ-45 Ethernet connector.

Remove the antenna plug, which is snap-locked into the rear plate.

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