Planet WSG-401 User Manual

Hot Spot
Wireless Subscriber Gateway
WSG-401
Users Manual
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Copyright
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Revision
Users Manual for PLANET Hot Spot WSG-401: Model: WSG-401
Rev: 1.0 (Dec. 2003) Part No. EM-WSG401V1
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Package Contents..................................................................................................................4
1.2 Features.................................................................................................................................4
1.3 WSG-401 Outlook..................................................................................................................6
1.4 Technical Specifications.........................................................................................................8
2. Installation.....................................................................................................................................12
2-1 Wall-Mounting......................................................................................................................12
2.2 Connecting the Antennas.....................................................................................................12
2.3 Installation Requirements.....................................................................................................13
2-4 Getting Start.........................................................................................................................14
3. Configuring the WSG-401.............................................................................................................16
3-1 Setting Wizard......................................................................................................................16
3-2 Advanced Setup...................................................................................................................38
3-3 System Status....................................................................................................................116
3-4 System Tools......................................................................................................................122
Appendix A RJ-45 Connector Description........................................................................................131
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1. Introduction

Inheriting the convenience of Plug-n-Play Internet access, the PLANET WSG-401 is the ideal solution for establishing Hot Spot Internet service applications. Via built-in billing mechanism and integrated with receipt printing capabilities makes the PLANET WSG-401 suitable for providing Internet access of businesses and public areas applications, such as hotel, cyber café, train stations, school libraries and airports.
The PLANET WSG-401 comprises 802.11b+, wireless access point, interface, a 4-port auto-sensing, auto-MDI/MDI-X 10/100Mbps switch, and a standard 10/100Base-TX WAN port providing superior Internet access for wired, and wireless subscribers. Internet subscriber gateway WSG-401 combines all the functionalities in a single, tiny box, WSG-401 can work independently, no enormous RADIUS system integration, and no much computer expertise required, this benefit customer to deploy their Hot Spot business faster and easier than ever. WSG-ACG, a compact thermal printer allowing machine operators, clerks and cashiers to print out billing information.

1.1 Package Contents

Please inspect your package. The following items should be included:
l One WSG-401 l Two antennas l One AC Power Adapter for WSG-401 l One CD containing Users Manual l One Quick Installation Guide l Two screws for wall-mount l One UTP Ethernet/Fast Ethernet cable (Cat.5 Twisted-pair)
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

1.2 Features

l Ideal Hot Spot solution
Via the integrated 802.11b wireless interface, mobile users can establish high speed Internet access without any configuration.
l Zero configuration (Plug-n-Play) Internet access
WSG-401 translates proper IP address information for Internet access, all IP configurations, DHCP, Private IP or Static IP information will be turned into Internet-ready configurations. Subscribers won't feel the difference, and no need to face to the inconvenience of IP reconfigurations.
l Built-in proprietary AAA mechanism and billing system
PLANET WSG-401 integrates Web-based Authentication (including subscriber SSL logon page),
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selective Web-based Accounting, and proprietary billing mechanism, which can help you prepare a billing mechanism in a very short time, and billing system in WSG-401 works without RADIUS system, and bring most convenience, the least efforts for billing applications.
l Exclusive Printer Accounting
Machine operators may customize the printout information for different billing application.
l Security and Firewall
With built-in 64/128/256-bit RC4 WEP Encryption, VLAN Security for Wireless, subscriber SSL
Login Page / Admin Page, VPN (IPSec/PPTP) Pass through.....various security features,
PLANET WSG-401 bring you an ease-f-use and most comfort safe Internet access environment.
l Ease-of-Use and Management
The built-in web management interface in WSG-401 brings most convenience to system administrators or machine operators while configuring machine or setting up subscriber privileges in movements. With time increments, clerks or machine operators may print out, billing and other user information with time increments are conveniently printed on the button-operated printer included with the PLANET WSG-401. Time increments may be compiled simply by pressing the printer button multiple times. No computers or complex back-end subscriber management systems are required for deployment.
Note: The "PnP" Function only can be used with TCP/IP-based Network.
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1.3 WSG-401 Outlook

Figure 1-1 WSG-401 Outlook
1-3-1 Top Panel
The top panel of the WSG-401 is shown below.
Figure 1-2 WSG-401 Top Panel
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LEDs Indication
LED State Description Power
WAN
LAN (1-4)
Wireless
Status
1-3-2 Rear Panel
Rear panel of PLANET WSG-401 is shown below.
1. Power Jack:
Used to connect the external power supply with PLANET WSG-401 device.
2. LAN Port:
WSG-401 supports four auto-sensing RJ-45 ports and all ports can be auto-switched to MDI-II connections. The LAN ports used for linking hosts or other networking device.
Off Green Green The WAN port is used to connect your xDSL or Cable modem. Green (Blinking) Data is in transmitting and receiving on WAN port. Green A port has established a valid 10/100Mbps network connection. Green (Blinking) 10/100Mbps traffic is traversing the port. Off Port has not established any network connection. Green The WSG-401 has established a valid wireless connection.
Green (Blinking) Off The WSG-401 status is defective.
Green (Solid) WSG-401 status is complete. Green (Blinking) During firmware upgrades, this status LED will blink.
WSG-401 is not receiving electrical power. WSG-401 is receiving electrical power.
The Wireless connection is active.
Figure 1-3 WSG-401 Rear Panel
3. WAN Port:
One RJ-45 port used for linking xDSL or Cable Mode
4. Device Port
Used to connect the Thermal Printer WSG-ACG.
1-3-3 Left Side Panel
The left side panel of the WSG-401 is shown below.
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1. Reset Button:
WSG-401 integrates a reset button at the left side panel of the device. Under some circumstances you might need to reset the device.
Figure 1-4 WSG-401 Left Side Panel

1.4 Technical Specifications

1-4-1 Hardware Specifications
Network Specification
IEE802.3 10BaseT Ethernet IEE802.3u 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet IEE802.11b Wireless LAN ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWay auto-negotiation Wi-Fi Compatible
Connectors
Four LAN Ports (10BaseT/100BaseTX Auto cross-over) One WAN Port (10BaseT/100BaseT) One Device Port (1 DB25 male RS232 for external device application)
Wireless Operation Range
Open Space: 100~300m Indoors: 35~100m
Wireless Data Rate
22 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps
Encryption
64/128/256-bit RC4
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External Antenna Type
2dBi (Max) Dual detachable diversity antenna with reverse SMA
Power Requirement
External Power Adapter Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Output: 5V, min 1.4A
LED Indicators
One POWER LED One WAN Link/Activity LED Four LAN Link/Activity LEDs One Wireless Link/Activity LED One Status LED
Dimension
Size: 200(L) x 130(W) x 44(H) mm Weight: About 400g (Net)
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Environment Conditions
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C Operating Humidity: 10~90% non-condensing
Certifications
FCC part 15 Class B, CE, Class B, UL, CE , C-Tick
Mounting
Desktop, Wall mounted
1-4-2 Software Specifications
Networking
IEEE802.3 10BaseT Ethernet
IEEE802.3u 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet
Supports 100 Simultaneous Users
IP Plug and Play (iPnP)
HTTP Proxy Support
WEP Data Encryption
SMTP Server Redirection
DHCP Server
DHCP Relay
Static IP WAN Client
DHCP WAN Client
PPPoE WAN Client
PPTP WAN Client
NAT
IP Routing
NTP (Network Time Protocol) Support
IP Multicast support
Marketing Cooperation
Advertisement URL link
Walled garden
Customize Login Page
Portal Page
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AAA / Billing
Built-in Authentication
Web-based Login Page Authentication
Exclusive Printer Accounting without PC operating
Web-based Accounting
Flexible Billing Profiles and Price Plan
Flexible Billing Mechanism (Pre-Paid and Post-Paid)
Flexible Time Mechanism (Time to Finish and Accumulation)
Credit Card Support (Authorize.net and iTable)
External PS/2 Keypad Support
Security
Layer 2 Isolation
SSL Login Page
SSL Administration
VPN Pass through (IPSec/PPTP/L2TP)
Customize SSL Certificate
Pass through Destination IP/URL
Pass through Source IP/MAC
Restricted Destination Filtering IP/URL
Share LAN Resources
Management
Administrator/Super Subscriber/Account Manager Management Access
Remote Browser-based Configuration and management
Authorized remote management (Access Control List)
Firmware Upgrade via HTTP/TFTP
Scheduled Firmware Upgrade
Backup/Restore/Factory Default Setting
LAN Device Management
Dynamic DNS
System Information Table
Real-time Current User List / DHCP Clients List / Session List / Account List
Syslog
Status Report (Daily/Monthly/System/Network)
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2. Installation

Following sessions are physical installation steps of WSG-401. Please refer to the illustration and follow the steps below to complete the installation of your device.

2.1 Wall-Mounting

The WSG-401 can be wall-mounted on a wall by applying the two mounting brackets on screws.
Figure 2-1 Wall-Mounting Bracket - Bottom of WSG-401
Please refer to the following instructions for mounting a WSG-401 on a wall or other surface.
1. Install two screws on a wall according to the relative positions shown below.
Figure 2-2
2. Hang WSG-401 on the wall by sliding the two screws in the mounting brackets.
Note: If the screws are not properly anchored, the strain of the cables connected to the WSG-401 rear
panel connectors could pull out the WSG-401 from the wall.

2.2 Connecting the Antennas

PLANET WSG-401 provides two antenna connectors on the rear of the unit for wireless subscribers.
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2.3 Installation Requirements

Before installing the WSG-401, make sure your network meets the following requirements.
System Requirements
The WSG-401 requires one of the following types of software:
l Windows 98 Second Edition/NT/2000/XP l Red Hat Linux 7.3 or later version l MAC OS X 10.2.4 or later version l Any TCP/IP-enabled systems like Mac OS and UNIX (TCP/IP protocol installed) l Standard phone line for xDSL modem
Or Coaxial cable for Cable modem l Web Browser Software (Microsoft I.E 5.0 or later version or Netscape Navigator 5.0 or later
version)
l One computer with an installed 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 10/100Mbps Ethernet card l UTP network Cable with a RJ-45 connection (Package contents)
Note: Prepare twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 plugs. Use Cat.5 cable for all connections. Make sure
each cable not exceed 328 feet (Approximately 100 meters).
ISP Requirements
Verify whether your ISP use fixed or dynamic IP. If it is a fixed IP, be sure to get the IP from your ISP. For dynamic IP, which is mostly used, the PC will get the IP automatically whenever it hooks up on the modem.
Dynamic IP
l Dynamic IP Setting
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Fixed IP
l Your fixed IP address for the WSG-401 l Your subnet mask for the WSG-401 l Your default gateway IP address l Your DNS IP address
PPPoE
l Your user name from your ISP l Your password from your ISP
PPTP
l PPTP Server IP Address from your ISP l PPTP Local IP address from your ISP. l PPTP Local IP subnet mask from your ISP. l Your user name from your ISP l Your password from your ISP
Your PC Requirements The Static IP settings for the PC
l Your PCs fixed IP address l Your PCs subnet mask l Your PCs default gateway IP address l Your PCs primary DNS IP address
Note:
1. The gateways default IP address setting is 192.168.0.1”.
2. The gateways default subnet mask setting is 255.0.0.0.
The Dynamic IP settings for the PC
We recommend that you leave your IP settings as automatically assigned. By default, WSG-401 is a DHCP server, and it will give your PC the necessary IP settings.

2.4 Getting Start

1. Place the WSG-401 and Mini account generator printer on a flat work surface.
2. Connect the DB25 connector of printer cable into the device port on the rear of the WSG-401.
3. Plug the other end of the printer cable into the RJ11 port of the mini account generator printer. Check
that the account generator printer status LED lights.
4. Ensure that your modem and computer are both switched on.
5. Use the supplied cable to connect the WSG-401's WAN port to the modem. Check that the
Cable/xDSL Status LED lights.
6. Connect your computer to one of the 10/100 LAN ports on the WSG-401. Check that the LAN Port
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Status LED lights.
7. Configure the further parameters via a web browser.
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Figure 2-1 WSG-401 Connection
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Username:
admin

3. Configuring the WSG-401

3.1 Setting Wizard

Step 1: Start your browser, and then enter the factory default IP address 192.168.0.1 in your browsers
location box. Press Enter.
Step 2: The WSG-401 configuration tools menu will appear. In the Username and Password field, type
the factory default user name (admin) and password (password) and click Getting Started. If you are first time setting the system, the wizard setup screen will appear. You will
be guided, step-by-step, through a basic setup procedure.
Password: password
Figure 3-1 Configuration Tools Menu
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Note:
F If you would like to change the password please see Step 10. F Username and Password can consist of up to 20 alphanumeric characters and are case sensitive. F If for some reason your password is lost or you cannot gain access to the WSG-401 Configuration
Program, please press the reset button to load the device to manufacturer defaults.
F If the WSG-401 doesnt send packet in 5 minutes (default), the WSG-401 wills logout automatically. F Proxy needs to set disable first when administrator accesses admin UI.
Step 3: Internet Connection Setting
Select the appropriate Internet connection type to connect to your ISP.
l DHCP Client
Figure 3-2 Internet Connection Setting ScreenDHCP Client Setting
The device can work as a DHCP client. This allows the device to obtain the IP address and other TCP/IP settings from your ISP. If your xDSL/Cable comes with this feature, please enable Use DHCP Client.
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l Static IP Setting
primary DNS server IP address for the xDSL/Cable
ondary DNS server IP address for the xDSL/Cable
DNS Server IP were
not available, meanwhile, Secondary DNS Server IP would start in the
If Static IP is selected, then this screen will appear. Enter the IP address information provided by your ISP.
Figure 3-3 Internet Connection Setting ScreenStatic IP Setting
Item Default
Description
IP Address 0.0.0.0 Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP. Gateway IP
0.0.0.0 Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP. Address Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server
Empty Enter the
connection (provided by your ISP).
Empty Enter the sec
connection (provided by your ISP). If the primary
same time.
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l PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
e user name
can consist of up to 80 alphanumeric characters and is
. The
password can consist of up to 80 alphanumeric
Maximum Transfer Unit) specifies maximum
MSS (Maximum Segment Size) specifies maximum
If PPPoE is selected, then this screen will appear. Enter the username, password and other major fields.
Figure 3-4 Internet Connection Setting ScreenPPPoE Setting
Item Default
Enter the user name provided by your ISP. Th
Username Empty
case sensitive. Enter the user password provided by your ISP
Password Empty
characters and is case sensitive.
PPP MTU Setting 1492 MTU (
transmission unit size.
TCP MSS Setting 1452
segment size.
Service name Empty Your ISP will provide the service name.
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Item Default
to cut your connection
Idle
Time). If you have been disconnected due to inactivity,
to
as soon as you
attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to
Connect on Demand, click the check box. If you
check
is
Internet access
Redial
Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time Connect on Demand Enable
Max Idle Time 10 Minutes
Keep alive and Redial Period Keep alive Disable Redial Period 30 Seconds
You can configure your WSG-401 with your ISP after a specified period of time (Max
Connect on Demand enables your WSG-401 automatically re-establish your connection
activate want your Internet connection to remain, click the box of keep alive. The Max Idle Time maximum value 65535 minutes.
This option keeps your PPPoE enabled connected indefinitely, even when it sits idle. The Period maximum value is 65535 seconds.
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l PPTP Client (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
Subnet Mask IP address provided
by
If PPTP is selected, then this screen will appear. Fill out all the information provided by your ISP.
Figure 3-5 Internet Connection Setting ScreenPPTP Client Setting
Item Default
My IP Address Empty Enter the PPTP local IP address provided by your ISP.
My Subnet Mask Empty
Gateway IP Address Empty
PPTP Server IP Address
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Description
Enter the PPTP local by your ISP. Enter the PPTP server Gateway IP address provided your ISP.
Empty Enter the PPTP server IP address provided by your ISP.
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Item Default
. The user name
can consist of up to 80 alphanumeric characters and is
provided by your ISP. The
password can consist of up to 80 alphanumeric
aximum Transfer Unit) specifies maximum
MSS (Maximum Segment Size) specifies maximum
ction
Idle
Time). If you have been disconnected due to inactivity,
to
as soon as you
If you wish to
Connect on Demand, click the check box. If you
check
is
Internet access
Redial
Description
Enter the user name provided by your ISP
Username Empty
case sensitive.
Password Empty Enter the user password
characters and is case sensitive.
Connection ID/Name Empty Enter the Connection ID or Connection Name.
PPP MTU Setting 1460
MTU (M transmission unit size.
TCP MSS Setting 1400
segment size. Connect on Demand and Max Idle Time Connect on Demand Enable
You can configure your WSG-401 to cut your conne
with your ISP after a specified period of time (Max
Connect on Demand enables your WSG-401
automatically re-establish your connection Max Idle Time 10 Minutes
attempt to access the Internet again.
activate
want your Internet connection to remain, click the
box of keep alive. The Max Idle Time maximum value
65535 minutes. Keep alive and Redial Period
This option keeps your PPTP enabled Keep alive Disable
connected indefinitely, even when it sits idle. The
Period maximum value is 65535 seconds.
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Step 4: Wireless Setting
The ESSID is the unique name that is shared among all points
in a wireless network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed
Enabling the
protect your data while it is transferred from one
it, 128 bit or
This page allows you to define ESSID, Channel ID and WEP encryption for wireless connection.
Figure 3-6 Wireless Setting Screen
Item Default
ESSID Wireless
32 characters. Channel 6 Enter the channel ID for wireless connection. WEP Encryption Disable Disables or set the use of the WEP algorithm.
security can
station to another. The WSG-401 supports 64-b
256 bit WEP encryption.
Enter 5 characters for ASCII 64-bit WEP Key.
Enter 13 characters for ASCII 128-bit WEP Key.
Enter 29 characters for ASCII 256-bit WEP Key.
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Step 5: E-mail Server Setting
To
prevent some subscribers original Email server may
provides an
to forward the subscribers
mail server but also changes the
s the
message as if you sent it from your local Internet Service
mail
Enter the SMTP port. The SMTP port allowed range is 25
WSG-401 allows an extra Email server parameter to forward the subscribers E-mail.
Figure 3-7 E-mail Service Setting Screen
Item Default
Email Server Redirect No Disables or enables email server redirect function.
Email Server IP address or Domain name
SMTP Port 25
Empty Before setting this field, please make sure the E-
Description
protect by firewall or NAT network. WSG-401 extra Email server parameter Email. The WSG-401 not only forwards the subscribers E-mail via other E­SMTP header. The recipient of your E-mail see
Provide, not form the hotel or other place.
sever relay function is opened. It must not exceed 50 characters.
or 2500 to 2599.
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Step 6: Authentication Service Setting
Subscriber can direct access the Internet without
for
service provider to build up an Internet service
in
,
and the system will authenticate the subscriber login
Figure 3-8 Authentication Service Setting Screen
Item Default Description
Built-in Authentication/ No Authentication
No, No Authentication
No
entering username and password.
Yes
WSG-401 provides Built-in Authentication
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without any extra authentication software. If Built­Authentication is selected, service provider can generate the subscriber account inside WSG-401
according to the generated account.
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Step 7: Billing Profile Setting
The subscriber can access Internet only one time with one account.
defined usage time will start until run
The function is used to setup a billing profile. A billing profile is a description of how you want to charge your customer.
Figure 3-9 Billing Profile Setting Screen
Item Default
Service Time to Finish Options: Time to Finish or Accumulation.
Description
Time to Finish
Once subscriber login, the pre­out even the subscriber stop to access the Internet before run out.
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Accumulation
The subscriber can access Internet many times with one account.
The system can keep and accumulate every single usage time until
The index number of billing profile. In Wizard setup, we provide
user
Enter the amount of Internet service. The amount maximum value
the pre-defined usage time run out.
Item Default
Currency $ Enter the appropriate currency unit or currency symbol. Number of decimals places No 01~03
Name 30 minutes/
Usage Time 30 minutes/
Charge 1.00/2.00/3.00
Step 8: Account Generator Printer Setting
There are two different choices, one is exclusive printer (Account Generator Printer), and the other is non-exclusive printer. Exclusive printer is a portable thermal printer that is integrated with WSG-401 to press button to generate accounts and receipt immediately without PC operating. Non-exclusive printer can use the PC Web-based browser to print out user account.
2 The field maximum value is 3.
1 hour/ 2 hours
1 hour/ 2 hours
Description
only 3 billing profile. It is the name of billing profile. The maximum allowed characters length is 12.
The duration of the billing period. When this period expires, account will be discontinued.
is 999999.
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Button A
Figure 3-10 Printer Setting
Button B
Button C
Figure 3-11 Account Generator WSG-ACG
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Step 9: Account Generator Setting
billing profile by
you to print all your bills. This value is
bill based on your
based accounting now if exclusive printer cannot work to open the
Figure 3-12
Item Default
Button A~ C 01
Printout
Number of copies to print 1
This function allows you to produce custom
Click I want to setup the web­Web-based Account Generator Setting screen to start the web-based accounting function.
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Define each buttons billing profile. Select one clicking in the list box.
The system allows number of copies.
requirements.
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l Web-based Account Generator Setting
Figure 3-13 Web-based Account Generator Setting Screen
Item Default
Billing Profile (Button A~C) Printout Number of copies to print
- This function allows you to produce custom bill based on
Web-based Account Username account Enter the user name for web-based account generator.
Define each buttons billing profile. Select one billing profile by clicking in the list box.
1 The system allows you to print all your bills. This value is
Description
number of copies.
your requirements.
The user name can consist of up to 80 alphanumeric characters and is case sensitive.
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