IF1-WF01 Wireless LAN Interface Board User Manual CITIZEN SYSTEMS JAPAN CO., LTD. 6-1-12, Tanashi-cho, Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Tokyo, 188-8511. Japan TEL. +81-424-68-4608 sales-op@systems.citizen.co.jp http://www.citizen-systems.co.
Contents Contents .........................................................................................................................2 Read before using .........................................................................................................3 Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................4 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................
Read before using Be sure to read this manual carefully before using the product. After you read it, store it in a safe place so that you can reread it when necessary. z Contents of this manual may be changed without notice. z Reproducing and/or copying the contents of this manual by any means without permission are prohibited. z We will not be responsible for any adverse occurrence that results from the use of this manual, regardless if it contains omissions, errors/misprints, etc.
Safety Instructions z Before handling the product (removing from packaging, etc.), discharge static electricity by touching metal, etc. z Do not spill liquid onto the device. z Do not place the device in a humid place. z Do not step on, or subject the network cable connected to the device to rough treatment. z Do not connect a telephone line to the RJ45 connector on the device. Be sure to connect STP cable (category 5 or higher).
Safety Instructions Declaration of Conformity The printers using this WLAN interface board conform to the following Standards: The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC, and the WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC. LVD : EN60950-1 EMC: EN55022 Class A EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN55024 This declaration applies only to the 230-V model.
Safety Instructions Sicherheitshinweis Die Steckdose zum Anschluß dieses Druckers muß nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht zugänglich sein. For Uses in Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus, as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian department of communications.
Safety Instructions GENERAL PRECAUTIONS z Before using this product, be sure to read through this manual. After having read this manual, keep it in a safe, readily accessible place for future reference. z The information contained herein is subject to change without prior notice. z Reproduction or transfer of part or all of this document in any means is prohibited without permission from Citizen Systems.
Safety Instructions Important FCC Radiation Exposure Statement The radiation exposure from this equipment is within the FCC RF radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. It is recommended that you install and operate this equipment with a minimum of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. CE Mark Warning This equipment is classified as a Class B product and may cause radio interference in a home environment.
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Citizen IF-WF01 wireless LAN (WLAN) interface board. By using the IF1-WF01 wireless LAN interface board (hereinafter referred to as the IF1-WF01) with the CT-S801 and CT-S601 series of line thermal printers, CL-S400DT barcode printer, and other equipment, you can directly connect to various printers via a network and use computers on the network to print from the printers.
1 Introduction ・ Wireless LAN adapter ・ USB extension cable ・ Adapter cover and double sided fixing tape ・Quick-start Guide ・CD-ROM User manual (this document) Port driver manual WLAN Setup Tool installer Port driver installer 10
1 Introduction 1-3. Specifications Model number IF1-WF01 Wireless LAN Supported standards IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b (WU606n) Number of channels 1 to 13 Frequency band 2.4GHz band (2,412 to 2,472 MHz) Transmission speed IEEE802.11n: maximum 150 Mbps IEEE802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps IEEE802.11b: 11, 5.
1 Introduction *The communication by “Ad-Hoc” does not work correctly in various cases due to various restrictions. If "Ad-Hoc" does not work correctly, we recommend “Infrastructure”. *The purpose of wired LAN port is to set up the WLAN interface board. And printing through the wired LAN port is not taken into the consideration. Therefore, depending on the used environment, the wired LAN port may not work properly for the printing.
1 Introduction 1-4. Part Names and Functions Wireless LAN Interface Board Unit Printer interface connector Operation panel ⑥ ① 10/100BASE ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑦ Operation panel ① RJ45 connector (compatible with 10Base-T/100Base-TX) Connection for network cable ② Wired LAN transmission speed LED indicator (green)*1 Shows wired LAN transmission speed with steady/blinking light. ③ Wired LAN status indicator LED (yellow)*1 Shows wired LAN connection status (disconnected, receiving data, etc.).
2. Preparation 2-1. Connecting the Wireless LAN Interface Board Unit Warning • To install the Wireless LAN interface board, please contact your Citizen Systems dealer or service person. • Do not pull the Wireless LAN interface board out of the printer and re-insert it. This could cause malfunctioning. Connecting to the Printer 1) Switch off the power and remove the power cord from the printer. 2) If another interface board is installed in the printer, remove it.
2 Preparation Connecting the Wireless LAN Adapter 1) Connect the USB extension cable to the USB connector of the IF1-WF01. *If the installation location has good reception, the Wireless LAN adapter can be directly connected without using the extension cable. 2) Connect the USB extension cable and wireless LAN adapter. 3) Set the Wireless LAN adapter in the adapter cover. 4) Attach the double sided fixing tape to the adapter cover.
2 Preparation Connecting the Wired LAN* 1) Connect the network cable to the RJ45 RJ45 connector connector of the IF1-WF01. * Connect the wired LAN when using the IF1WF01 with wired LAN or when setting the wireless LAN. The wired LAN is enabled when the wired and wireless LAN are connected simultaneously.
2 Preparation 2-2. Installing the Printer With an unobstructed view, the guideline transmission distance for the IF1-WF01 is approximately 30 m. The transmission distance depends on the setup environment. This includes electrical interference from the periphery, obstacles such as the printer, and the antenna location. Carefully consider these points before installing the IF1-WF01.
2 Preparation 2-3. Using the Panel Button The panel button on the operation panel is used to operate the IF1-WF01. Starting the Wireless LAN Interface Board Turn on the printer. The IF1-WF01 starts working approximately 20 seconds after the printer turns on. Printing the Wireless LAN Interface Board Configuration Press the panel button. See 2-5, Printing the Wireless LAN Interface Board Configuration (page 21) for details. Switching to Setting Mode Press and hold the panel button.
2 Preparation 2-4. LED Functions The following charts show what each LED indicator indicates.
2 Preparation ④ Wireless LAN adapter status indicator LED Status Connecting Communicating LED Repeats short-cycle and long-cycle flashing. Irregular flashing (changes with data transmission status) Setting using WPS Short-cycle flashing.
2 Preparation 2-5. Printing the Wireless LAN Interface Board Configuration Press the panel button to print out the configuration of the IF1-WF01 from the printer. ① Title of the printout. ② Model name, hardware revision, and firmware version of the IF1-WF01. ③ c I/F Board Information d IF1‐WF01(Rev1.1): Ver 1.0 e System WLAN Board Name : Net Printer Serial Number : 100123 MAC Address : 00:01:02:0a:0b:0c f Current Network Status IP Address : 192.168.0.2 (DHCP) Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.
2 Preparation Wireless LAN Connection and DHCP Off ① Title of the printout. ② Model name, hardware revision, and c I/F Board Information d IF1‐WF01(Rev1.1): Ver 1.0 firmware version of the IF1-WF01. ③ System information of the IF1-WF01. The WLAN board name, serial number, and MAC address are printed. ④ Network information of the IF1-WF01. ⑤ Wired LAN information.
2 Preparation 2-6. Returning the Wireless LAN Interface Board Configuration to Factory Default Settings 1) Press and hold the panel button to switch to setting mode. 2) After the IF1-WF01 has switched to setting mode, press and hold the panel button again within three seconds. The following message is printed and the IF1-WF01 returns to factory default settings. I/F Board Information ‐‐!Caution!‐‐ Print Server will automatically restart.
2 Preparation 2-7. Setting the Wireless LAN 2-7-1. Settings Classification Item Description General tab WLAN board WLAN board Information Name TCP/IP TCP/IP Set the ID of the IF1-WF01. Net Printer (factory default) Select the IP address acquisition method. “Obtain an IP Address Automatically” (factory default) “Use the following IP Address” IP Address Set the IP address for a static address. 192.168.10.100 (factory default) Subnet Mask Set the subnet mask for a static address. 255.255.255.
2 Preparation Security Security System Select the encryption method. Disable (factory default) WEP WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK Authentication Select the authentication method when WEP is selected. Open System (factory default) Shared Key Key Size Select the key size when WEP was selected. 64 Bit (Hex-10 chars) (factory default) 64 Bit (ASCII-5 chars) 128 Bit (Hex-26 chars) 128 Bit (ASCII-13 chars) Key1 to Key4 When WEP is selected, enter the WEP key and select the key to be used.
2 Preparation 2-7-2. Example Settings Use the WPS function and Configure Settings* 1) Connect the Wireless LAN adapter to the IF1-WF01. 2) Turn on the printer. Confirm that the IF1-WF01 recognized the Wireless LAN adapter. The Wireless LAN adapter is recognized approximately 20 seconds after the printer is turned on. The status indicator LED (green) starts flashing. 3) Hold the WPS button on the Wireless LAN adapter for 1 second or more. The LED on the Wireless LAN adapter starts flashing.
2 Preparation 4) Use the Web manager to configure the wireless LAN. Configure the wireless LAN while referring to 3, Web Manager (page 28).
3. Web Manager The IF1-WF01 is equipped with a Web manager function, which allows you to access the IF1-WF01 from a web browser and check the status of the IF1-WF01 or change its settings. 3-1. Starting the Web Manager 1) Start a web browser. 2) In the address bar, enter the IP address and then press Enter. * The image to the left is a sample. Enter the actual allocated value for the IP address.
3 Web Manager 3-2. HOME Window This is the Home window of the Web manager. c d e f ① HOME button Display the Home window. ② STATUS button Display the Status window. At the status window, you can check the status of the IF1-WF01. ③ CONFIG button Display the CONFIG window. At the CONFIG window, you can configure the IF1-WF01. ④ Logout button Log out from the CONFIG window of the IF1-WF01. It is not possible to open the CONFIG window at multiple PCs of the same time.
3 Web Manager 3-3. STATUS Window Displays the status of the IF1-WF01. c d e ① System Status tab See 3-3-1, System Status Tab (page 31). ② Network Status tab See 3-3-2, Network Status Tab (page 32). ③ Wireless LAN Status tab See 3-3-3, Wireless LAN Tab (page 33). ④ Printer Status tab See 3-3-4, Printer Status Tab (page 34).
3 Web Manager 3-3-1. System Status Tab c e d f g h i j ① Firmware Version Displays the firmware version of the IF1-WF01. ② Model Name Displays the model name of the IF1-WF01. ③ Serial Number Displays the serial number of the IF1-WF01. ④ MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the IF1-WF01. ⑤ RAW Port Number Displays the TCP port number for RAW printing. ⑥ Timeout for print data Displays the socket timeout duration during printing.
3 Web Manager 3-3-2. Network Status Tab c e g ① d f h WLAN board name Displays the WLAN board name of the IF1-WF01. ② IP Address Displays the IP address of the IF1-WF01. ③ Subnet Mask Displays the subnet mask of the IF1-WF01. ④ Default Gateway Displays the default gateway of the IF1-WF01. ⑤ DHCP Server Displays the IP address of the DHCP server from which the IF1-WF01 obtained its IP address. ⑥ Lease Time Displays the lease time of the IP address allocated by the DHCP server.
3 Web Manager 3-3-3. Wireless LAN Tab ① e g i ① d f h SSID Displays the SSID of the access point to which the IF1-WF01 is connected. ② BSSID Displays the BSSID of the wireless LAN to which the IF1-WF01 is connected. Generally, the BSSID is the MAC address of the access point. ③ Channel No Displays the wireless LAN channel used by the IF1-WF01. ④ Network Type Displays the current access method (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc).
3 Web Manager 3-3-4. Printer Status Tab c d e ① Manufacturer Displays “CITIZEN”. ② Printer Model Displays the model of the printer to which the IF1-WF01 is connected. ③ Printer Status Displays the operational status of the printer to which the IF1-WF01 is connected. Ready: Ready to print. Offline: Not ready to print. Paper Empty: Out of paper. Error: Error status.
3 Web Manager 3-4. CONFIG Window You can configure the IF1-WF01 after logging in as an administrator. c d e ① f User Name Enter the name of the IF1-WF01 administrator. (Initial setting: admin) ② Password Enter the administrator password. (Initial setting: admin) ③ Login button Enter the administrator name and password, and then click “Login”. The CONFIG window appears. ④ Cancel button Cancel login. c ① d e f General tab See 3-4-1 General Tab (page 36).
3 Web Manager 3-4-1. General Tab WLAN board Information ・ WLAN board name (factory default: Net Printer) Set the ID of the IF1-WF01. TCP/IP ・ Obtain an IP Address Automatically (factory default) Automatically obtain the IP address from the DHCP server. ・ Use the following IP Address Enter IP addresses in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway fields. UPnP Setting ・ UPnP (factory default: Enable) Set the UPnP setting. Print Settings Configure the printing functions of the printer.
3 Web Manager 3-4-2. Wireless LAN Tab Basic ・ Network Type (factory default: Infrastructure) Select the access mode from Infrastructure and Ad Hoc. ・ SSID (factory default: CITIZENSYSTEMS) Enter the SSID specified for the connection access point. Security ・ Security System (factory default: Disable) Select the encryption method from Disable, WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK. For WEP ・ Authentication (factory default: Open System) Select the authentication method from Open System and Shared Key.
3 Web Manager For WPA - PSK and WPA2 - PSK ・ Key Format (factory default: Passphrase (8-63 chars)) Select the key format from Passphrase (8-63 chars) and Hex (64 chars). ・ Pre-Shared Key (factory default: ABCDEF4321) Enter the shared key. Site Survey Setting This function searches for access points. An SSID can be selected when this function is used. Click “Start” to display the following window. Select the button of the access point you want to set, and then click “Set”.
3 Web Manager WPS Setting ・ WPS (factory default: Enable) Select the WPS function setting from Enable and Disable. Click “Enter” to configure the WPS setting from the Web manager. ・ Mode (factory default: PBC) Select the mode from PBC and PIN. For PBC When “Start” is clicked, the WPS setting of the IF1-WF01 starts. Start the WPS setting of the access point. For PIN In PIN mode, the pin code set at the IF1-WF01 is specified at the access point and then the WPS setting is started.
3 Web Manager 3-4-3. User Account Tab You must log in as an administrator to change the settings of the IF1-WF01. At this screen, the administrator name and password can be changed. Set User ・ New User name (factory default: admin) Enter the new administrator name. ・ New Password (factory default: admin) Enter the new password. ・ Confirm New Password Enter the password again. Warning If you forget the new username and password, settings must be returned to the factory default settings.
3 Web Manager 3-4-4. Maintenance Tab ・ Save & Restart button Save changes, and restart the IF1-WF01. ・ Restart button Restart the IF1-WF01 without saving changes. ・ Factory Default button Return the IF1-WF01 to the factory default settings. ・ Firmware Upgrade button Upgrade the firmware of the IF1-WF01. Firmware upgrade 1) Click “Browse”, and select the firmware file. 2) Click “Write”.
4. WLAN Setup Tool The “WLAN Setup Tool” utility software runs on the Windows operating system and can be used to change the settings of the IF1-WF01. 4-1. Installing the WLAN Setup Tool 1) Acquire the file “WLANSetupToolSetup.exe” from the CD-ROM or our website. Double click the file. 2) If the “User Account Control” screen appears, click “Continue.” 3) The screen shown on the right appears. Click “Next.” 4) Enter a username and organization, and then click “Next”.
4 WLAN Setup Tool 5) The screen shown on the right appears. Click “Next.” 6) The screen shown on the right appears. Click “Install”. 7) Click “Finish” to complete installation.
4 WLAN Setup Tool 8) The PC setting tool starts. From the ”System” menu, select ”Exit”. 9) The icon on the right is placed on the desktop of the computer. You can now start program by double clicking this icon.
4 WLAN Setup Tool 4-2. Information List Window c d e g h f i ① ”System” Select ”System” – ”Exit” to exit the WLAN Setup Tool. ② ”Tools” Select ”Tools” – ”Settings” to switch the display of the wireless LAN interface board information. When the “Display WLAN board information” check box is selected, the wireless LAN interface board operation status can be displayed as shown below.
4 WLAN Setup Tool ③ ”Help” menu Select ”Help” – ”About” to display the version information of the WLAN Setup Tool. ④ ”Refresh List” button Refresh the list of the wireless LAN interface board. The application periodically refreshes the list, but you can refresh the list manually by clicking this button. ⑤ ”Configure using a Web Browser” button Select the wireless LAN interface board you want to configure, and then click “Configure using a web browser”. The browser starts and displays the Web manager.
4 WLAN Setup Tool 4-3. Setup Window You can configure the wireless LAN interface board by selecting the wireless LAN interface board from the list screen and clicking “Configure the WLAN Board”. To login at the login screen, enter a username and password. Username: admin (factory default) Password: admin: (factory default) 4-3-1. “General“ Tab Use the “General“ tab to configure the WLAN board name and IP address 4-3-2. “Wireless LAN“ Tab Use the “Wireless LAN“ tab to configure the wireless LAN.
4 WLAN Setup Tool 4-3-3. “Protocol“ Tab Use the “Protocol“ tab to enable LPR and the RAW protocol, set the printer timeout duration, and enable UPnP. 4-3-4. “User Account“ Tab Use the “User account“ tab to change the administrator name and password. Warning If you forget the new username and password, settings must be returned to the factory default settings. 4-3-5.
4 WLAN Setup Tool Note: If the computer at which you are performing the configuration and the wireless LAN interface board have different subnet values, a message like the one shown below appears in red letters. If this message appears, set the IP address using the “Configure the WLAN Board” button before configuring the wireless LAN interface board. Only the server name and IP address can be configured. Configure the IP address correctly one time before configuring the wireless LAN interface board.
