Specifications
Configuring the 802.11b/g and IP Settings 2-3
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 into your computer.
2. Select Drivers & Utilities, then NetManager.
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.