Axis OfficeBasic USB Wireless User manual

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AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless
User’s Guide
Part Number 21962| Rev. 1.0 | May 2004| © Copyright Axis Communications AB

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Table of Contents
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Installation Steps 3
Print Server Management 3
AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless User’s Manual 3
Hardware Inventory 4
Wireless Operating Modes 5
Infrastructure (AP) 5
Ad hoc (Peer to Peer) 5
Hardware Installation 6
IP Addressing 7
Obtaining an IP address using DHCP 7
Set a Temporary IP Address with Arp/Ping: 8
Print Server setup for Windows 10
Printer Installation - Mac OS 18
Web-based Print Server Management 20
Print Server Management Using the Reset Button 21
Troubleshooting 23
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Installationsschritte 25
Druckerserververwaltung 25
AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless-Benutzerhandbuch 25
Hardwarekomponenten 26
Drahtlos-Betriebsmodi 27
Infrastructure Mode (AP) 27
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer) 27
Hardwareinstallation 28
IP-Adressierung 29
IP-Adresse per DHCP beziehen 29
IP-Adresse mit Arp/Ping festlegen 30
Druckerservereinrichtung für Windows 32
Druckerinstallation unter Mac OS 40
Webbasierte Druckerserver-Verwaltung 42
Druckerserver-Verwaltung per Reset-Taste 43
Fehlerbehebung 45
FRANCAIS
Étapes de l’installation 47
Gestion du serveur d’impression 47
Manuel de l’utilisateur de AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless 47
Matériel 48
Modes de fonctionnement sans fil 49
Infrastructure (AP) 49
Ad hoc (Peer to Peer : point à point) 49

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Installation matérielle 50
Adressage IP 51
Obtention d’une adresse IP à l’aide de DHCP 51
Définir une adresse IP avec Arp/Ping: 52
Installation du serveur d’impression sous Windows 54
Installation d’une imprimante - Mac OS 62
Gestion du serveur d’impression basée sur le Web 64
Gestion du serveur d’impression à l’aide du bouton de réinitialisation 65
Recherche de panne 67
ESPANOL
Instalación paso por paso 69
Administración del servidor de impresión 69
AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless User’s Manual 69
Inventario de hardware 70
Modos de operación inalámbricos 71
Infrastructure (AP) 71
Ad hoc (Peer to Peer) 71
Instalación del hardware 72
Dirección IP 73
Obtención de una dirección IP usando DHCP 73
Ajuste de una dirección IP con Arp/Ping: 74
Configuración del servidor de impresión para Windows 76
Instalación de impresora - Mac OS 84
Administración de servidor de impresión basada en la Web 85
Administración del servidor de impresión usando el botón Reset 86
Localización de averías 88
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Passaggi per l'installazione 90
Gestione del server di stampa 90
AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless User's Manual 90
Controllo dell'hardware 91
Modalità di funzionamento wireless 92
Infrastructure (AP) 92
Ad hoc (Peer to Peer) 92
Installazione hardware 93
Indirizzo IP 94
Come ottenere un indirizzo IP utilizzando DHCP 94
Come impostare un indirizzo IP con Arp/Ping: 95
Configurazione del server di stampa per Windows 97
Installazione della stampante-Mac OS 105
Gestione del server di stampa su base Web 107
Gestione del server di stampa mediante il pulsante di ripristino 108
Risoluzione dei problemi 110
Regulatory Information 112

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Overview
This User’s Guide includes installation instructions for the AXIS
OfficeBasic USB Wireless print server in Microsoft Windows (95,
98, NT, Me, 2000, XP, Server 2003) and Mac OS environments.
The instructions in this guide are based on the settings found in a
new and non-configured AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless. To
establish this status in a previously configured AXIS OfficeBasic USB
Wireless, you can reset it to factory default settings. See Print Server
Management Using the Reset Button on page 21 for instructions.
Installation Steps
Follow these steps to install your AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless:
1. Hardware Installation, on page 6
2. IP Addressing, on page 7
3. Print Server setup for Windows, on page 10 or
Printer Installation - Mac OS, on page 18.
Print Server Management
Print server management and configuration is done from the print
server’s web interface, see page 20, alternatively from the provided
Windows-based software OBW Setup Wizard, see page 10.
AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless User’s Manual
See the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless User’s Manual for detailed
descriptions on this product. The User’s Manual is located on the
AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless CD and on www.axis.com

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Hardware Inventory
Unpack and check all the items using the following check list.
Contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing
materials are recyclable.
Print Server Model Part Number
AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless PROD UNIT AXIS OB USB W <EUR> ch 1-13
PROD UNIT AXIS OB USB W <US> ch 1-11
0208-001-01
0208-004-01
Media Title Part Number
CD AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless CD 21965
Printed Material AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless User’s Guide 21962
Accessories Description Part Number
Cable USB 20208
Power Adapter Model Part Number
PS-M Australia
Europe
UK
USA/Japan
21822
21819
21820
21821

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Wireless Operating Modes
The AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless print server communicates either
in Infrastructure mode, where there is an 802.11b Access point
acting as a bridge between the workstation/laptop and the print
server, or Ad-hoc mode, where the workstation/laptop
communicates directly with the print server.
Infrastructure (AP)
Workstations and laptops communicate over the WLAN and the LAN
through an Access Point with the print server.
See Print Server setup for Windows, on page 10 or Printer
Installation - Mac OS, on page 18 for installation instructions.
Ad hoc (Peer to Peer)
Workstations and laptop computers communicate directly over the
WLAN with the print server.
See Setup in Ad Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Networks, on page 24.

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Hardware Installation
1. Turn off the printer’s power.
2. Connect the print server to your printer with the supplied USB
cable.
3. Turn the printer’s power on.
4. Plug the AC power adapter into the power connector on the
backside of the wireless print server.
5. Wait 1 minute.
6. Press the print server’s external Reset button for 5 seconds. A
test page will be printed on the connected printer, displaying
information about the print server’s IP address, firmware
number, etc.
See Print Server Management Using the Reset Button, on page 21 for
detailed instructions on using the reset button.
• The Status LED will flicker when data is being transmitted and
printed.
• When the print server is powered on, the Status LED will flash 5
times as part of the unit’s Power On Self Test (POST). If the LED
doesn’t flash 5 times when you power on the unit, disconnect all
cables and repeat the installation procedure described here.
Reset button:
Status LED (orange) WLAN LED (green)
DIP switch:
Power connector USB Connector
Nor. = Normal mode
Diag. = Diagnostic Mode
- Press once to restart print server.
- Press 5 seconds to print test page.

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IP Addressing
To enable network communication with the print server, it must
have a proper IP address. Use one of these methods to assign an IP
address to the print server:
Obtaining an IP address using DHCP
If you are working in a network with dynamic IP address
assignment, your print server will obtain an IP address automatically
when you connect it to the network. Follow the instructions on this
page to verify the IP address:
1. Print a test page by pressing the reset button for 5 seconds.
Locate the print server’s IP address on the test page.
2. Open a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
3. In the Web browser’s Location/Address field, enter the print
server’s IP address and press Enter.
4. If the Wireless Print Server web page appears in your Web
browser, the IP address is fully functional. Continue with
Windows Setup, on page 13 or Printer Installation - Mac OS, on
page 18.
5. If the Wireless Print Server web page does not appear, you
need to set the print server’s IP address manually, described in
Set a Temporary IP Address with Arp/Ping:, on page 8.
Method: Server
Required: Operating System Comment:
DHCP DHCP server Windows
Mac OS
The print server obtains an
IP address automatically
from a DHCP server. By
default, the print server’s
DHCP function is enabled.
Arp/Ping Mac OS
Windows
Manual assignment of an IP
address.

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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. The Ethernet address is based on the
serial number:
2. Open a Command Prompt or Terminal and enter the following
syntax:
3. The host will return psname is alive (Mac OS Terminal) or Reply
from 192.168.3.191... (Windows Command prompt) or a
similar message. This indicates that a temporary IP address has
been set and that communication is established.
4. Next, open a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
5. In the Web browser’s Location/Address field, enter the print
server’s IP address and press Enter.
Serial number: MAC/Ethernet address:
00408c181cf0 00-40-8c-18-1c-f0 (Windows)
00:40:8c:18:1c:f0 (Mac OS)
Syntax Example Windows (Command prompt)
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arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address>
ping <IP address>
arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-18-1c-f0
ping 192.168.3.191
Syntax Example Mac OS (Terminal)
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arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address>
ping <IP address>
arp -s 192.168.3.191 00:40:8c:18:1c:f0
ping 192.168.3.191

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6. The print server’s web page will appear. Go to Setup | TCP/IP:
7. Assign a fixed IP address to the print server: select Use the
following TCP/IP settings radio-button and enter a valid IP
address, Subnet Mask and Default Router.
8. Click Save and Restart. The new, static IP address will be
loaded.
9. Check the communication by entering the new IP address in the
browser and that the print server’s web pages appear again.
Continue with Windows Setup, on page 13 or Mac OS Setup, on
page 27.
• 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 admin-
istrator.

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Print Server setup for Windows
Before You Start:
1. Insert the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless CD into your CD-drive.
2. Select Setup Wizard to install the wireless print server and
configure the connected printer.
3. From the Select A Print Server screen, select the print server that
you want to configure and click Next.
• Make sure you have an Access Point in your network and that it has
a valid IP address. Example: 192.168.1.100
• Make sure that the TCP/IP protocol is installed on your computer.
• Make sure the print server’s DIP switch is in Normal mode (Nor.)
The Wizard will automatically install these components in
C:\Program Files\Axis Communications\AXIS OBW Wizard:
• AXIS OBW Wizard.exe
• AXIS OBW Network Printer Port. DLL (Wireless Print Monitor)
After installation, AXIS OBW Wizard will be available from Start |
Programs | Axis Communications.
AXIS OBW Wizard will start in the same language as your operatings
system, see Technical Specifications, on page 113.

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4. On the Change Settings screen, select No or Yes:
Select No if you want the print server to use the assigned DHCP address and
keep the default Infrastructure settings:
• Infrastructure mode
• SSID = <ANY>
• Data transmit rate = Auto
• Channel = 6
• No WEP encryption
• Authentication Type = Open System
•DHCPenabled
Click Next in the program until you reach Figure: Select an already configured
printer or click Add New Printer, on page 13. Follow the instructions from there
on.

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Notes:
Select Yes if you want change wireless settings or assign a static IP address to
the print server:
•OntheBasic Wireless Settings screen, select Communications Type
according to your network:
- Infrastructure
- 802.11b Ad-hoc
• Enter the proper SSID of your wireless network. The default value <ANY>
will connect with the AP that has the best signal in your wireless network.
- Channel: optional.
- Data Transmit Rates: select Auto, 1,2Mbps, 5.5Mbps or 11Mbps.
•OntheSecurity and WEP Encryption Settings page, enable or disable
WEP Encryption, configure according to your wireless network and click
Next.
• If your network uses 802.1X (EAP) authentication, select None or MD5 as
your authentication type. If you choose MD5 you must enter the same
Login Name and Password as defined on the Radius server.
• Specify a fixed or dynamic IP address for the print server, a fixed IP address
is highly recommended. Click Next.
Click Next in the program until you reach Figure: Select an already configured
printer or click Add New Printer, on page 13. Follow the instructions from there
on.
• If you use WEP encryption on your WLAN and accidentally change the WEP
format or keys in the print server, you will lose contact with the print
server. Follow the steps described in the User’s Manual to recover the con-
nection. The User’s Manual is located on the CD and on www.axis.com.
• The IP address of the wireless print server must be within the same subnet
as your wireless adapter.
• A quick way of finding the print server’s IP address is to press the reset but-
ton for 5 seconds to print a test page. The print server’s DHCP address or
static IP address is normally displayed on the test page.

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5. In the Wizard, select an already configured printer from the list,
click Next and then Finish to complete the installation.
or
SelectAdd New Printer if the print server is connected to a printer
that has not been installed before and does not appear in the list.
Figure: Select an already configured printer or click Add New Printer
6. For Windows NT/98/Me, go to page 16 or page 17.
For Windows 2000/XP/2003:
Click Add New Printer to launch Windows Add Printer Wizard.
Click Next and select Local Printer, make sure the Automatically
detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box is NOT
checked:

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7. Make sure the Use the following port radio-button is clicked and
select LPT1: (Recommended Printer Port) from the drop-down
list. Click Next.
8. Select Manufacturer and Printer from the driver lists.
Click Next.
9. If you already have the printer’s driver installed, you will be asked
whether to keep it or to replace it. Click Next. Supply a name for
the printer and choose whether you want to make it your default
printer. Click Next.
10. Choose whether you want to share the printer with other network
users, print a test page, etc. Select the appropriate radio button
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11. In AXIS OBW Wizard, finish the installation by highlighting the
installed printer in the Select a Printer list and click Next =>
Finish.
12. From Windows, go to Start | Printers (and Faxes) and highlight
your newly installed printer.
13. Right-click, select Properties and verify that the AXIS OfficeBasic
USB Wireless port appears as OBWXXXXXX-1 (the Xs represent
the last six digits of the print server’s serial number).
14. Print a test page to verify the configuration.
See the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless User’s Manual for alternative
Windows configuration methods. The User’s Manual is located on
the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless CD and on www.axis.com
If you wish to install more print servers, start AXIS OBW Wizard
from your Windows Start menu: Start | Programs | Axis
Communications | AXIS OBW Wizard and repeat the
installation procedure.

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Setup in Windows NT
See the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless User’s Manual for alternative
Windows configuration methods. The User’s Manual is located on
the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless CD and on www.axis.com
1. Configure according to the description in Print Server setup
for Windows, on page 10 until you reach Figure: Select an
already configured printer or click Add New Printer, on page
13. Click Add New Printer to launch Windows Add Printer
Wizard.
2. Select My Computer and click Next.
3. Select LPT1 as Local Port and click Next.
4. Select Printer Manufacturer and Printer model, click Next and
Finish.
5. In the AXIS OBW Wizard, select the newly added printer from
the list, click Next and Finish to complete the installation.
6. From Windows, go to Start | Settings | Printers and highlight
your newly installed printer.
7. Right-click, select Properties and verify that the AXIS
OfficeBasic USB Wireless port appears as OBWXXXXXX-1 (the
Xs represent the last six digits of the print server’s serial
number).
8. Print a test page to verify the configuration.

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Setup in Windows 98/Me
See the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless User’s Manual for alternative
Windows configuration methods. The User’s Manual is located on
the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless CD and on www.axis.com
1. Configure according to the description in Print Server setup
for Windows, on page 10 until you reach Figure: Select an
already configured printer or click Add New Printer, on page
13. Click Add New Printer to launch Windows Add Printer
Wizard.
2. Select Local Printer and click Next.
3. Select Printer Manufacturer and Printer model. Do not print a
test page.
4. Select LPT1 (ECP Printer Port) and click Next and Finish to
complete the installation.
5. From Windows, go to Start | Settings | Printers and highlight
your newly installed printer.
6. Right-click, select Properties and verify that the AXIS
OfficeBasic USB Wirelessport appearsas OBWXXXXXX-1 (the
Xs represent the last six digits of the print server’s serial
number).
7. Print a test page to verify the configuration.

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Printer Installation - Mac OS
AppleTalk and IP Printing for Mac OS is described here. For
instructions on printing from older Mac OS environments, please see
the AXIS OfficeBasic USB Wireless User’s Manual on the CD or
www.axis.com
Appletalk Printing (Mac OS X)
1. In the print server’s web interface, select Setup | AppleTalk.
2. In the AppleTalk Zone field, enter the zone in which your Mac
OS operates. Click Save and Restart.
3. From the Apple menu, select Go | Applications | Utilities and
start the Print Center.
4. Click Add in the Printer List.
5. Select AppleTalk from the top drop-down menu.
6. Select the AppleTalk zone in which your Mac OS operates (same
as entered above).
7. Your networked printer will appear in the Printer List (the
default name is AXxxxxxx_USB, where the x represent the last
6 digits of the print server’s serial number).
8. From the Printer Model drop-down list, select the printer
manufacturer and model. Click Add.

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IP Printing (Mac OS X)
1. From the Apple menu, select Go | Applications | Utilities and
start the Print Center.
2. Click Add in the Printer List.
3. Select IP Printing from the top drop-down menu.
4. In the Printer’s Address field, enter the print server’s IP address.
5. Either accept using the default user queue on the server by
making sure the Use default queue on server checkbox is
checked, or enter lp1 in the Queue name field:
6. From the Printer Model drop-down list, select the printer
manufacturer and model. Click Add.
7. Your newly added printer will appear in the Printer List as the
default printer (bold). Test the installation by sending a print job
to the printer.