Zebra ZebraNet User Manual

ZebraNet®
Print Server Family

Zebra Everywhere and Anywhere

Need location–independent printing minus the hassle and cost of
recabling? Zebra offers the ZebraNet b/g Print Server and the ZebraNet
Wireless Plus, both with advanced authentication and encryption
protocols, so you can enjoy ultimate mobility with reliable network and
data security. For flexible connectivity options, get ZebraNet 10/100
Print Server for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and fast Ethernet 10/100 auto­switching networks.

Advanced Connectivity for Advanced Printers

Only Zebra print servers are designed and tested to work with Zebra®
printers. This means that you can deploy your printing solutions
seamlessly without having to worry about compatibility issues.

In addition, Zebra print servers enable you to see the print server
settings (like the IP address) on the printer’s front panel, making it
simpler to install printers into your environment.

Finally, most third-party print servers only allow for remote
management of the print server itself. With a Zebra print server, you
can remotely manage both the print server and the printer using any
of Zebra’s ZebraLink™ products, such as ZebraNet™ Bridge Enterprise
and mirroring. This is a great benefit for organizations whose printers
are deployed globally but are managed through a central IT group.

Zebra now offers you a choice in print server
products to make the world's best printers
even better:

• Flexible 10/100 Ethernet connectivity for
high-performance and industrial-strength
printers (internal and external options)

• Secure wireless network connectivity for
location-independent printer operations
anytime, anywhere

• Deported antenna available to ensure
ease of integration

• Effortless installation and centralized
connectivity and control via Zebra
advanced printer management

ZebraNet Print Server Family—Wireless

ZebraNet b/g Print Server and ZebraNet Wireless Plus Print Server

Wireless connectivity lets you reposition your Zebra
printers as needed without recabling. With Zebra’s
internal ZebraNet b/g Print Server, connect most Zebra
tabletop printers to 802.11b/g networks right out of the
box. The print server has an internal, theft-resistant radio
that doesn't require you to buy a separate card. Optional
tethered antenna with magnetic mount can optimize
reception by enabling the user to position the antenna in
a manner to improve signal quality.

ZebraNet Wireless Plus Print Server offers a high level
of wireless security for most Zebra tabletop printers
for flexible re-configuration of printers as business
needs require.

ZebraNet b/g Print Server

ZebraNet b/g Print Server ZebraNet Wireless Plus Print Server

Supported Printers

• Xi4™ series

• ZM400™/ZM600™

• S4M™

• PAX4™ series

• R110Xi4™

• RZ400™/RZ600™

Range

• 300 m open air

• 150 m indoors

Optional Accessories

Tethered Antenna

Operating Characteristics

• Wireless network compatibility—IEEE 802.11b/g

• Data Rates Supported—1, 2, 5.5, 11, and 54 Mb per second

• Wireless Medium DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)

• Frequency Band—2.4 to 2.4897 GHz

Wireless Securities

• Refer to page 4 for supported securities

User Interface

• Link Status Indicator—real-time display of the printer’s network status

• Wireless Signal Indicators

Additional Tools Support

Configuration via ZebraNet Bridge Enterprise remote printer management software and
Telnet

Power

Power provided by printer

Environment

Operates to the environmental specifications of the printer

Warranty

One year

Supported Printers

• Xi4™ series

• XiIIIPlus™ series

• 105SL™

• ZM400/ZM600™

• S4M™

• PAX4™

• R110Xi4™

• R110Xi™/R170Xi™

• RZ400™/RZ600™

• R110PAX4™

Range

Based on radio card selected

Optional Accessories

See page 4 for radio card options

ZebraNet Wireless Plus Print Server

Optional tethered antenna for b/g
Print Server

ZebraNet b/g Print Server installed
on a Zebra Xi4 printer

ZebraNet Print Server Family—Wired

ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server

ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server is available in an
internal or external version that provides a complete
wired solution for 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, and fast
Ethernet 10/100 autoswitching networks.

Supported Printers

• Xi4™

• XiIIIPlus™

• 105SL™

• ZM400/ZM600™

• Z4Mplus™/Z6Mplus™

• S4M™

• PAX4™ series

• R110Xi4™

• R110Xi™/R170Xi™

• RZ400™/RZ600™

• R110PAX4™

• R2844-Z™ (external only)

• G-Series™ (internal only)

• TLP 2824 Plus™/LP 2824 Plus™

• TLP 2844™/LP 2844™ (external only)

• TLP 2844-Z™/LP 2844-Z™(external only)

• HC100™ (internal only)

Operating Characteristics

• Ethernet 10Base-T and 100Base-TX UTP RJ45 connection

• Auto senses full- and half-duplex communications

Printer Connection

Bi-directional, IEEE- 1284 Centronics® parallel port (Compatibility, Nibble, and ECP)

User Interface

• Test button: diagnostic test and configuration printing

• Activity indicators: bi-color display of operational status; bi-color display of
speed and network activity

Electrical

• Maximum 750mA at 5.25VDC

• Nominal 475mA at 5VDC

• Power provided by the printer (Centronics pin 18,
5VDC at 475mA)

Other Features

Physical Characteristics

• Width: 2.8" / 71.12 mm

• Length: 3.2" / 81.28 mm

• Height: 1.2" / 30.48 mm

• Weight: 2.7 oz / 77 g

Environment

• Operating Temperature: 32° F/0° C to 104° F/40° C

• Storage Temperature: -40° F/-40° C to 140° F/60° C

• Operating Humidity: 25 to 85% non-condensing

• Storage Humidity: 5 to 85% non-condensing

Agency Approvals

CISPR 22 Class B; Canadian Doc.; FCC Class B; EN55024; AS/NZS3548

Warranty

One year

Comparison of Internal and External Print Server Benets

Internal External

• Provides a smaller footprint

• Can be factory installed

• Is more theft resistant

Allows you to swap out printers without
reconfiguring network settings on either the
printer or the host

Product Compatibility & Supported Securities

Compatibility Matrix

Printer Models ZebraNet b/g Print Server ZebraNet Wireless Plus

Xi4™ series

XiIIIPlus™ series

105SL™

ZM400™/ZM600™

Z4Mplus™/Z6Mplus™

S4M™

PAX4™

R110Xi4™

R110Xi™/ R170Xi™

RZ400™/RZ600™

R110PAX4™

R2844-Z™

TLP 2824Plus™/LP 2824Plus™

TLP 2844™/LP 2844™

TLP 2844-Z™/LP 2844-Z™

HC100™

1 - Internal, factory option 2 - Internal, field kit Go to www.zebra.com/ZebraLink or ask your Zebra reseller for more details.

1, 2 1, 2 Standard Yes

1, 2 1, 2 Yes

1, 2 1, 2 Yes

1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 Yes

1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 Yes

1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 Yes

1, 2 1, 2 Standard Yes

1, 2 1, 2 Yes

1, 2 1, 2 1, 2 Yes

1, 2 1, 2 Yes

ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server

(Internal)

1, 2 Yes

1 Yes

1

ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server

(External)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Securities Supported

ZebraNet b/g Print Server Cisco CB21* Cisco 350* Motorola LA-4121* Motorola LA-4137CF*

Open

EAP-FAST

EAP-TLS

EAP-TTLS

Kerberos

LEAP

PEAP

WEP (40 bit and 128 bit)

WPA - LEAP

WPA - PSK

WPA- EAP-FAST

WPA- EAP-TLS

WPA- EAP-TTLS

WPA- PEAP

WPA2 - LEAP

WPA2 – PSK

WPA2- EAP-FAST

WPA2- EAP-TLS

WPA2- EAP-TTLS

WPA2- PEAP

*Supported radio card for ZebraNet Wireless Plus. Contact your Zebra Representative for information on firmware compatibility

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