LevelOne DSA-1000, PRT-1000 User Manual
LevelOne
DSA-1000 / PRT-1000
Device Server / Thermal Printer
User Manual
V1.0
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
2. DEVICE OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................... - 7 -
3. HARDWARE SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................ - 10 -
4. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................................... - 12 -
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1. Introduction
Overview of Network Ticket Generator
Whether you are “operating a wireless hotspot service for generating revenue” or “providing free but
controlled wireless internet access to guests”, it would be handy to both the operators and the wireless
users if the account information (such as username, password, SSID and etc.) can be readily output to
Thermal Printers and printed out as account tickets.
DSA-1000 is designed specifically to operate in conjunction with specific Controllers/Gateways. Typical
serial Thermal Printers on the market today may or may not be IP network ready, and it is not practical to
integrate each brand one-by-one with Controllers/Gateways. Hence, it has specifically designed a smart
device server - DSA-1000, for two purposes:
1. Attaching before a serial Thermal Printer so that one or more Thermal Printers can be connected to a
Controller/Gateway via IP networks.
2. Pre-integrated with the Controller/Gateway so that account generation becomes quick and easy to
the operator, simply by a push of buttons on the device.
It provides DSA-1000 and a Thermal Printer as a combo set called Network Ticket Generator.
The followings are typical application scenarios:
A small business who wishes to quickly set up a wireless service hotspot for charged internet
service may purchase a Gateway, and a Network Ticket Generators set. The Gateway alone
serves as an AP and a gateway, Network Ticket Generator enables the registration operator to
generate and issue accounts via push buttons on the DSA-1000 and hand out the account ticket
printed out by Thermal Printer.
A corporate has several sites. Deployed at the reception area of each site are with a DSA-1000 and
a Thermal Printer. Guests who need wireless connection to the internet simply need to request
the receptionist and obtain a slip with account information. The guest account will automatically
expire after the pre-configured time.
A hotel has a Controller/Gateway and multiple APs within it’s hospitality areas. Multiple sets of
Network Ticket Generator are distributed at the service desks and lounge counters. The service
clerks are able to create accounts for their guests with charged or free internet service
depending on the hotel’s service model.
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Below are two network diagrams examples using Network Ticket Generator combo set.
1) One Gateway with one Network Ticket Generator set
2) One Gateway with multiple Network Ticket-Generator sets
PRT-1000
DSA-1000
WHG-1000
RS232 Cable
Ethernet Cable
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WHG-1000
DSA-1000
DSA-1000
RS232 Cable
RS232 Cable
Ethernet Cable
Ethernet Cable
PRT-1000
PRT-1000
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Application Diagram
Though DSA-1000 is specifically designed to for on-demand account generation and operate Thermal
Printers, it can also be deployed independently to connect other RS232 devices to an Ethernet network for
remote operation. If you will be deploying DSA-1000 independently to manage other serial devices, please
carefully set the Serial Settings in DSA-1000 to match the operating needs of your serial device.
Note:
If you connect other serial device to DSA-1000 and are unable to remotely operate your connected serial device, please check that:
The settings under Serial Settings of DSA-1000 are configured to match your
serial device operating requirements.
If your serial device application operates on pure serial communication then
you need to setup a COM port redirector.
DSA-1000
DSA-1000
PRT-1000
PRT-1000
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2. Device Overview
Panel Overview
Top Panel
Adapter
Socket
(12V/1A)
The power socket for connecting to an external
power source through the power adapter provided in
the package.
DC
Socket
(DC12V)
The power socket for connecting to an external
power source through a DC power supply.
Restart
Button
Press to restart DSA-1000.
Ethernet
Port
Ethernet port for connecting to a Controller/Gateway.
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