AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G User’s Manual AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G 1
Regulatory Information Safety Notices - Take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G. Please observe all safety markings and instructions when using this product. Important!: - must be observed to avoid operational impairment. Do not proceed any of the above notices, until you have fully understood the implications. Radio Transmission Regulatory information - Tested to comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE.
Table of Contents Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hardware Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Print Server Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Wireless Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix 2: Enabling WEP/WPA in the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Appendix 3: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Product Overview Product Overview This User’s Manual provides detailed information on using the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G print server (with firmware version 9.02.32x or higher) in Microsoft Windows (2000, XP, Server 2003) and Mac OS (TCP/IP and AppleTalk) environments. Instructions on how to install the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G are described in the Installation Guide. Hardware Inventory Unpack and check all the items using the following check list.
Product Overview Infrastructure (Access Point) In Infrastructure mode, computers communicate with the print server by first going through an Access Point. The Access Point is a hardware device that communicates with the print server and can be connected to computers on a wired Local Area Network (LAN) or, wirelessly, to computers that are equipped with a wireless card. Infrastructure mode is most commonly used, both for printing and configuration purposes.
Product Overview Wireless Frequency Bands and Channels When setting up a wireless network, it is important that the radio frequency channel setting is the same on all communicating clients and that the channel is set according to the requirements in your country. Frequency bands and channels: Country Frequency Available Channels Default Channel Europe 2.412-2.472 GHz 1-13 11 France 2.457-2.472 GHz 10-13 (indoor use*) 11 Japan 2.484 GHz 14 14 US/Canada 2.412-2.
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Windows Printing Methods Windows Printing Methods This chapter describes three alternative methods for printing when using the Infrastructure mode. These may be used if printing problems are experienced after installing the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G. Standard TCP/IP - Raw TCP Method in Windows 2000/XP/2003 To add a network printer to your printer list in Windows 2000/XP/2003 using Standard TCP/IP - Raw TCP: 1.
Windows Printing Methods 5. In the Printer Name or IP Address field, enter the IP address of the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G (Example: 192.168.3.191) The Port Name field will be filled in automatically. Click Next. 6. Go to step 7 if using Windows XP SP2 or later. Otherwise, select Device Port: LPT1 and click Next. 7. Select Manufacturer and Printer from the lists. Click Next and Finish. 8. If you already have the printer’s driver installed, you will be asked whether to keep it or to replace it.
Windows Printing Methods 9. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network users, print a test page, etc. Select the appropriate radio button and click Next and Finish. 10. Next, from Printers (and Faxes), highlight the installed printer and rightclick, choose Properties, then Ports | Configure Port.
Windows Printing Methods 11. Change Protocol from LPR to Raw. Port number 9100 is automatically selected. Click OK. 12. Print a test page to verify the installation. Using the Microsoft LPR Monitor in Windows 2000/XP This section describes how to set up a Windows 2000/XP server for LPR printing, using the built-in Microsoft LPR Monitor, Print Services for UNIX.
Windows Printing Methods Installing an LPR printer Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: Follow the instructions below to use the standard Windows method for installing an LPR printer in Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003: 1. Make sure your print server has a valid IP address, see Setting the Print Server’s IP Address, on page 10. 2. Windows XP/Server 2003: Go to Start | (Settings) | Printers and Faxes and click the Add a Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard. Click Next.
Windows Printing Methods IPP Printing Requirements Before you print to an IPP printer you need to know: • • • the print server’s IP-address or host name the local printer port name, which for AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G is lp1. the brand and model of the printer in order to install the appropriate printer driver. Address-scheme for IPP printers The AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G supports the IPP 1.0 standard (which uses the http: address scheme) and the IPP 1.
Windows Printing Methods 3. Enter the printer address in the URL field, e.g. http://192.168.3.191:631/lp1 and click Next: 4. If you do not have a driver corresponding to the destination printer installed on your computer, the Wizard will prompt you to install one. Click OK. The Installation Wizard will ask you to select a printer driver corresponding to the destination printer. Select the printer driver from the list and click OK. 5.
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Mac OS Setup Mac OS Setup This chapter contains instructions for the following setup procedures: IP Printing in Mac OS X, on page 17 Installation on Mac OS 9.1 or older, using AppleTalk, on page 17 IP Printing in Mac OS X 1. Make sure the print server has obtained a valid IP address, see page 10. 2. Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to the printer. 3. From the Apple menu, select Go | Applications | Utilities and start the Print Center. 4. Click Add in the Printer List. 5.
Mac OS Setup Choosing a Printer Selecting a Printer The method for choosing a printer varies depending on which version of LaserWriter printer driver you are using. • • LaserWriter 7.0 Printer Driver The LaserWriter 7.0 driver assumes that you use a standard PostScript driver, and cannot take advantage of any printer specific features. The LaserWriter 8.0 driver uses PPD files that contain printer descriptions. This gives you full control over any features your printer might have.
Print Server Management Print Server Management There are several tools and options to manage and edit print server settings: • Print Server Management from a Web Browser, on page 19 • Print server management using the Reset button, on page 28 Alternatively, the provided Windows-based software AXIS OBW Wizard, can be used for basic print server configuration. See Windows Setup, on page 13.
Print Server Management Status The Status menu displays the status of the System, Printer, Print Jobs, Wireless settings, TCP/IP, AppleTalk and SNMP. The entries in the Status menu are for viewing only, they are edited from the Setup menu, explained on page 22. System Status Print Server Name: Displays the name of the print server. If nothing is modified, the default name is AXISXXXXXX, where X represent the last six digits of the print server’s serial number.
Print Server Management Wireless Status Mode: Displays the wireless operation mode of your print server. AP’s MAC Address: Displays the MAC address of your wireless Access Point. SSID: Displays the SSID of your wireless network. Channel Number: Displays the current channel number. Data Transmit Rate: Displays the current transmit rate: Auto or 1 - 54Mbps. Transmit Mode: Displays the data transmission mode: b Only, g Only or Auto. Signal Strength: Displays the strength of the Access Point signal.
Print Server Management network management of the print server. SNMP Trap Settings: Displays SNMP traps sent from the print server. Send SNMP Traps: Displays if the print server’s ability to send SNMP Traps is Enabled or Disabled. Use Authentication Traps: If Enabled, an authentication failure trap is sent to the trap destination address if you have entered the wrong trap community. Trap Address 1: Displays the first IP address to which SNMP traps are sent. It corresponds to the trapAddress SNMP object.
Print Server Management SSID = Service Set Identifier: The SSID identifies a specific wireless LAN. Before associating with a particular wireless LAN, a station must have the same SSID as the Access Point. By default, Access Points include the SSID in the beacon frame to enable sniffing functions and automatically configure the wireless network interface card with the proper SSID.
Print Server Management radio preamble. A short preamble improves throughput performance. • Long uses a 128 bit sync field • Short uses a 56 bit sync field Default = Long. Security Settings Authentication Type: Open System: This is the default value, which is most commonly used. Shared Key: When chosen, Shared Key is the print server’s only means of authentication. First the Access Point sends an un-encrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to communicate with it.
Print Server Management TCP IP TCP/IP Settings Obtain TCP/IP settings automatically (use DHCP/BOOTP): If you click this radio button, the print server will obtain IP settings automatically, provided there is a DHCP/BOOTP server on your network. Use the following TCP/IP settings: if you click this radio button, you will disable DHCP in the print server and must enter the below parameters manually: • • • Rendezvous Settings IP Address: Enter the IP address of the print server.
Print Server Management Printer Configuration Type: Enter a descriptive name for the type of printer connected to the print server. Binary protocol: Select printing protocol used by the print server: • • • TBCP enables the print server to use the TBCP (Tagged Binary Communication Protocol) to transfer print data to the printer BCP enables the print server to use the BCP (Binary Communications Protocol) to transfer print data to the printer.
Print Server Management Maintenance Factory Default Click Factory Default then OK to reload all default settings in the print server.
Print Server Management Print server management using the Reset button The reset button can be used for several operations, see Print Server Setup, on page 8 for the physical location of the Reset button. Reset the Print Server: 1. Verify that the DIP switch is on “Nor.” 2. Press the reset button once. WARNING! This will restart the print server and stop all on-going and pending print jobs! Print a Test Page The DIP switch can be set on either “Nor.” or ”Diag.” 1.
Print Server Management Perform a Factory Default: 1. Verify that the DIP switch is on “Nor.” 2. Disconnect the external power supply. 3. Hold down the reset button. 4. Reconnect the external power supply. Wait for 5 seconds, and release the button. 5. Release the reset button. 6. The print server will restart.
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Upgrading the Print Server’s Firmware Upgrading the Print Server’s Firmware The print server’s firmware* is stored in its Flash memory. This memory retains data content even after the power is removed. Flash memory allows data to be erased and re-written, which is why you can install firmware updates in your print server as they become available, without having to replace any parts. New firmware can simply be loaded into the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G over the network.
Upgrading the Print Server’s Firmware Upgrading from the Print Server’s Internal Web Pages Follow these instructions to upgrade the firmware of your print server from its internal Web pages: 1. Go to www.axis.com/techsup/firmware, select your print server model and click Download flash file. Save the firmware flash file locally on your computer or in a network directory. 2. Open a Web browser, enter the IP address of your print server and press Enter. The print server’s internal web pages will appear.
Appendix 1: Set a Temporary IP Address with Arp/Ping Appendix 1: Set a Temporary IP Address with Arp/Ping You can assign a temporary IP address to the print server using arp/ping and then access the print server’s internal web pages to assign a fixed IP address: 1. Locate the print server’s serial number (S/N) found on the print server’s underside label.
Appendix 1: Set a Temporary IP Address with Arp/Ping 9. Check the communication by entering the new IP address in the browser and that the print server’s web pages appear again. • When you execute the ping command for the first time, you may experience a significantly longer response time than usual. • The IP address and serial number used here are sample values. You must acquire a new and unused IP address from your network administrator.
Appendix 2: Enabling WEP/WPA in the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G Appendix 2: Enabling WEP/WPA in the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G You may experience problems connecting to the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G if your WLAN is Infrastructure-based (with an Access Point) and uses WEP/WPA encryption and/or does not broadcast the SSID. Follow these instructions to connect and install the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G print server: 1. Switch the print server’s DIP switch to DIAG mode. 2.
Appendix 3: Troubleshooting Appendix 3: Troubleshooting Check the following if you experience problems when trying to print over the WLAN: • Check that the WLAN network interface is properly configured in the workstation/laptop trying to access the print server. • All communicating clients must be in the same operating mode, i.e. Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode. • Check that the SSID and the WPA keys are set according to your WLAN network settings.
Appendix 3: Troubleshooting Follow these steps to recover the connection: 1. Switch the print server’s DIP switch to DIAG. 2. On your laptop, create a new profile using the wireless PCCARD/PCMCIA’s management program. The settings in this profile must correspond with the print server’s Ad Hoc settings, described in Default Ad Hoc settings in the Print Server, on page 36. Make sure a connection is established with the print server.
Appendix 3: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Q: Print jobs are sent to the print queue successfully, but fail to be sent to the printer? A: Possible explanation and solution: The printer is off-line, jammed or out of paper. Solution: Check the print server connection by logging into the print server’s web pages and ensure that the printer is not jammed or out of paper. Q: Print jobs start printing, but print very slowly or print unknown characters.
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Supported Printers: Support for printers and digital copiers from Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, IBM, Kyocera, Lexmark, Minolta, NEC, Oce, OKI, Ricoh, Sharp, Star, TEC, Toshiba, Zebra, Xerox, etc. AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G does not support printing with host-based printers, e.g. CAPT, GDI, PPA. Supported Systems: Network Connection: • • Microsoft Windows 2000, XP and 2003 Apple Mac OS 9, Mac OS X IEEE 802.11b and 802.
Technical Specifications Power Consumption: Power provided by external power supply (Type PS-N, 5V 2A). Maximum consumption 4 W. Dimensions: • • • • Height 2.5 cm / 1.0 in Width 6.4 cm / 2.5 in Depth 11.4 cm / 4.5 in Weight 74 g / 2.
Index Index A Address-scheme for IPP printers 14 Advanced Settings 23 AP’s MAC Address 21 AppleTalk 17, 21 AppleTalk Status 21 AppleTalk Zone 21 ASCII 21, 26 Autodetect 18 B BCP 21, 26 Beacon Interval 23 C Channel Number 21 Current Status 20 D Data Transmit Rate 21 Data Transmit Rates 23 default AD HOC settings 36 Default Ad Hoc settings in the Print Server 36 default password 22 default print server name, Rendezvous 25 Default router 21, 25 default SSID 22 Default SSID in Ad-Hoc (Diagnostic) mode 2
Index L List of available IPP clients on the market 14 Local Printer 13 M Macintosh Choosing a Printer 18 Installing the Print Server 17 Manufacturer 20 Mode 21 Model Number 20 N Node ID 20 P pass 22 Pass phrase 24 Password 22 password 22 Port Name 21 Preamble 23 Print Job Status 20 Print Server Name 20, 22 Printer Autodetect 18 Printer Status 20 Printing Language Supported 20 PS_NAME 25 R Reinstating contact with the wireless network 36 Rendezvous Service Name 25 Rendezvous Settings 25 21 root 22
Index System Contact 22 20 System Location 22 20 System Status 20 System Up Time 20 T TBCP 21, 26 TCP IP Setup 25 TCP/IP Status 21 Transmit Mode 23 Trap Address 1 22, 26 Trap Address 2 22, 26 Type 21 U Upgrading the Firmware 31 Use Authentication Traps 22 Use DHCP/BOOTP 21 user name 22 W WEP Key 25 Wireless MAC Address 20 Wireless Operation Mode 20 Wireless Status 21 WLAN-PS 22, 36 AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless G 43
