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Chapter 6
Web Interface Setup

This chapter explains how to use your Web Browser to configure the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server models

Overview

The LevelOne Wireless Printer Servers incorporate a HTTP server. This allows you to connect to the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server and configure it using your Web Browser. Most browsers should work, provided they support tables and forms.

Preparation

Because it supports dynamic IP Address allocation using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server ships with an IP Address of 0.0.0.0. This is NOT a valid IP Address.

Therefore, you must do ONE of the following:

        arp -s IP_Address 00-c0-02-xx-xx-xx   (Windows)
Where:
IP_Address is the IP Address you wish to assign to the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server.
00:c0:02:xx:xx:xx is the hardware address of the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server.

Example (Windows):

        arp -s  192.168.0.21  00-c0-02-12-34-56

The hardware address of the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server is shown on a sticker on the base of the device.
The diagnostic print-out can also be used to find the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server's IP address and hardware address. (Press and hold the Reset button for 2 seconds.)

 

Connecting to the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server

  1. Start your Web Browser.
  2. In the Address box, enter HTTP:// followed by the IP Address of the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server.
  3. e.g.
            http://192.168.0.21
  4. You will then be prompted for the password. If no password has been set, just press ENTER.
  5. Use the menu bar on the top of the screen to move about. Remember to save each screen before changing to a different screen.

 

Configuration Screens

 

AppleTalk

Figure 12: AppleTalk Screen

AppleTalk zone
This determines which Apple systems can gain access to this printer.
Printer Object Type
These are text fields, used to describe the printer driver used for each port. The LevelOne Wireless Printer Server is designed to work with LaserWriter (or 100% compatible) printers.
Communication Protocol
Sets whether the port uses ASCII or Binary Communication Protocol.. The default is Binary.

 

NetBEUI

Figure 13: NetBEUI Screen

Domain Name
Enter the designated work group to be serviced by the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server. This field is not case sensitive, so names with different case will be considered to be the same name.
Response Time
Set how fast jobs are sent to the printer. The default value of zero (0) delay should be increased only if your printer cannot cope with no delays.
Abort Print Job if Error
YES terminates a print job if a printing error occurs. NO (default) will try to continue but may cause print errors. If print errors occur, try setting this value to YES.

 

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

Figure 14: SNMP Screen

SysContact
Text Field - Name of the contact person.
SysLocation
Text Field - Location of the contact person.

Management Stations

Station No.
Select the Management station (1..4), and click the Get Data button to update the display for the selected item.
IP Address
Enter the IP Address of the management station, which has the SNMP program installed.
Community
This is a text field. Enter the name of the community.
Access
Select the desired level of access.

Trap Receivers

Receiver No.
Select the Trap Receiver number (1..4), and click the Get Data button to update the display for the selected item.
IP Address
Enter the IP Address of the Trap Receiver, which will be sent the Trap message.
Community
This is a text field. Enter the name of the community.
Enable
Check to enable; select the severity level.
Note: Currently, all traps are level 1.

TCP/IP

Figure 15: TCP/IP Screen

IP Address
IP Address assigned to this device. If using dynamic IP Addresses (DHCP, BOOTP, rarp), this should be left at 0.0.0.0.
Subnet Mask
(Network Mask)
If the Router (Gateway) Address is 0.0.0.0, the Subnet Mask should also be left at 0.0.0.0. If you have a router, enter the Subnet mask for the segment to which the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server is attached.
Gateway Address
If your network segment has a router or gateways, enter its IP Address here. Otherwise, leave the address as 0.0.0.0.

Connection

Delay before reconnection attempts

Sets how long the LevelOne Wireless Printer Server should wait before retrying a TCP/IP connection which is lost. Allowable values are from 0 to 255 seconds, with 2 as the default.
Number of reconnection attempts
Set how many attempts at reconnection will be made. After that, the TCP/IP session will be terminated.
Allowable values are from 0 to 255, with 254 as the default.


Configure Server

Figure 16: Configure Server Screen

Print Server Name
Change the default name if you wish. The new name must not contain any spaces or blanks.
Password
Enter the device password, and again in the Verify field. Once a password is entered, it is required in order to gain access and change the configuration.
Enable Protocols
Non-TCP/IP protocols may be disabled if they are not required on your LAN.


Wireless Configuration

The settings on this screen must match the other Wireless stations in order for communication to occur.

Figure 17: Wireless Screen

Configuration

Regulatory
Domain
It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory domain.
Station name
This is the same as the Device (Host) Name on the WAN screen.
SSID
(ESSID)
To communicate, all Wireless stations MUST use the same SSID/ESSID.
The default value is null.
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.
Channel No.
The default Channel for the USA and Canada is 3.
Select the value you wish to use on your Wireless LAN. If you experience lost connections and/or slow data transfers you may need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best.
Network Type
Select the correct value for your Wireless LAN.
  • 802.11 Ad-hoc mode is used when each Wireless station communicates directly with other Wireless stations. This is the current standard.
  • Ad-hoc mode is used when each Wireless station communicates directly with other Wireless stations. This is the older standard.
  • Infrastructure mode is used when each Wireless station connects to the Wireless Access point. This also provides access to the wired LAN.
Link Info Button
Click this button will open the sub screen.

WEP Data Privacy

Off
If OFF (default), data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted.
64 Bit Encryption
If selected, data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted.
The receiving station must be set to 64 Bit Encryption, and have the same Key value in the same position in its key table. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data.
Default Key
Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only.
Key Table:
This table is used when Encrypting and Decrypting data. All stations, always transmit data encrypted using their default key. The key number (1, 2, 3, 4) is also transmitted. The receiving station will use the key number (1, 2, 3, 4) to determine which key value to use for decryption. If the key value does not match the transmitting station, decryption will fail.
The easiest way to ensure there are no problems is to have every Station, use the same key table (all entries identical). Then, it does not matter which key is used as the default key.
128 Bit Encryption
If selected, data is encrypted using the key before being transmitted. The receiving station must be set to use 128 Bit Encryption, and have the same Key value. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data.
Key
Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have the same key
WEP Authentication
Options are "Open System" or "Shared Key".
Some Wireless cards do not support both methods. Check your Wireless card's documentation to determine the correct value.
Ensure that all Wireless stations use the same setting as the Access Point.

 

Other Screens

Server Status

This screen shows server system data and the current settings for all of the other screens. It is read-only; no data can be input on this screen.

Printer Status

This screen displays the current status of the printer. The following data is listed:



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