Epson Ot-wl05 Use and care manual

M00099500

Rev.A

Product Overview

This chapter explains features, product

configuration and specifications.

Installation

This chapter explains the connection and

installation of the wireless LAN unit.

Technical Reference Guide

Cautions

No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or

by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written

permission of Seiko Epson Corporation.

The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for the latest

information.

While every precaution has taken in the preparation of this document, Seiko Epson Corporation assumes

no responsibility for errors or omissions.

Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third

parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of:

accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this

product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and

maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any

options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson

Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

Trademarks

EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Exceed Your Vision is a registered trademark or trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and

other countries.

Wi-Fi, WPATM, and WPA2TM are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance.

IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used for identification purpose only.

Product information is subject to change without due notice.

For Safety

Key to Symbols

The symbols in this manual are identified by their level of importance, as defined below. Read the following

carefully before handling the product.

Warnings

WARNING

You must follow warnings carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.

CAUTION

Provides information that must be observed to prevent damage to the equipment or

loss of data.

Possibility of sustaining physical injuries.

Possibility of causing physical damage.

Possibility of causing information loss.

Provides information that must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment or a

malfunction.

Provides important information and useful tips.

WARNING

May exert electromagnetic interference on, and cause malfunction of, cardiac

pacemakers.

Before using this product, check that there is no one in the vicinity using a cardiac

pacemaker.

May exert electromagnetic interference on, and cause malfunction of, sensitive

medical equipment.

Before using this product, check that there is no sensitive medical equipment in the

vicinity.

Use of this product on aircraft may be restricted in some countries.

Before using this product, check that use of this product is not restricted on the

aircraft.

Never attempt to repair this product yourself.

Improper repair work can be dangerous.

Never disassemble or modify this product.

Tampering with this product may result in injury or fire.

Cautions

Usage Precautions

To comply with the requirements, a distance of at least 20 cm {7.87”} must be maintained at all times

between the antenna of this product and people in the vicinity.

Wireless Telegraphy Act Regulations

The following acts are prohibited by the Wireless Telegraphy Act.

Modifying and disassembling (including the antenna)

Removing the label of conformance

Restriction of Use

When this product is used for applications requiring high reliability/safety, such as transportation devices

related to aviation, rail, marine, automotive, etc.; disaster prevention devices; various safety devices, etc.; or

functional/precision devices, etc., you should use this product only after giving consideration to including

fail-safes and redundancies into your design to maintain safety and total system reliability. Because this

product was not intended for use in applications requiring extremely high reliability/safety, such as

aerospace equipment, main communication equipment, nuclear power control equipment, or medical

equipment related to direct medical care, etc., please make your own judgment on this product’s suitability

after a full evaluation.

Product Servicing

This product cannot be serviced at the component level. In case of a fault, replace the OT-WL05 itself.

CAUTION

Be sure to observe the following points to prevent failures, damages, and malfunctions.

Only connect to a compatible TM printer.

Do not leave for an extended period in locations that have high temperatures or

humidity levels.

Do not let this product get wet.

Do not drop or let this product receive an impact.

Cautions Regarding Radio Wave Radiation

The influence on the environment of radio wave radiation

❏The electromagnetic energy radiated from this product is suppressed so that it is much lower than that

of radio equipment like cell phones.

❏Under some situations and in certain environments, the use of this product is sometimes limited by the

owner of the building or a representative with responsibility for the group. If you do not understand

the radio device usage policy in a specific group or environment, such as an airport, ask permission

before using this product.

The influence on the human body of radio wave radiation

The output power radiated from the Radio Frequency module that can be installed in this product is much

lower than the radiation limit specified in the safety standard. However, it is best to avoid allowing this

product to contact your body during usual operation. While using, be especially careful not to touch the

wireless LAN unit.

Note about interference

❏This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

❏If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna for radio/TV.

Increase the separation between this product and radio/TV.

Connect the printer fitted with this product to an outlet on a different circuit from the radio/TV.

Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

❏When using this product in environments where microwaves and other devices that may interfere

radio waves are installed, observe the following points.

Keep the wireless LAN unit away from the devices that may cause radio wave interference.

Use channels that are away from the frequency bands that may cause radio wave influence.

Place shields between the wireless LAN unit and the devices that may cause radio wave interference.

Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, whichever is free from radio wave interference.

In auto channel setting for the access point, do not select a channel in which the devices may cause

radio wave interference.

❏Never disassemble or modify this product. Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for interference

to radio/TV resulting from changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Seiko

Epson Corporation.

Cautions Regarding Wireless LAN Connections

❏In the infrastructure mode, W53 and W56 channels are not available to connect to a stealth SSID access

point.

❏Because not all the combinations of the product and wireless LAN devices have been checked for

operation, the operation of the product in combination with all the wireless LAN devices is not

guaranteed. Especially in the ad hoc mode, the product may not operate normally, depending on the

combination of the device to connect with. Be sure to carry out through evaluation of the operation

before use.

Cautions Regarding Security

Notes on Security when Using Wireless LAN

(Important information on customer rights (maintaining privacy))

The advantage of using a wireless LAN over a LAN cable is that, because information is exchanged using

radio signals, you can easily connect to the network if you are within range of the radio signals. A

disadvantage of this is that within a certain range, the electromagnetic signals can pass through barriers

such as walls, so that if security countermeasures are not implemented in some way, problems such as the

following may occur.

Communicated data can be intercepted

A third party may be able to receive wireless transmissions without authorization, and they could obtain

personal information from these transmissions such as IDs, passwords, or credit card numbers, or they

could intercept the contents of personal e-mail messages.

Unauthorized access to the network

A third party could access an individual or intra-company network without permission and carry out any of

the following activities.

Retrieve personal data or other secret information (information leakage)

Pose as another user and send inappropriate data (impersonation)

Overwrite the contents of intercepted data and resend it (falsification)

Introduce a computer virus which could cause data loss or system crashes (damage)

Initially, the possibility that such problems could occur through settings concerning the security of the

wireless LAN product and by using the product are decreased, because the wireless LAN card and the

access point have security measures to deal with these problems. We recommend that you use this product

after making security settings using your own judgment and assuming full responsibility, and with your full

understanding of problems that may occur if you do not make any security settings.

Notes on Setting SSID (Service Set Identifier)

For protection of security, note the following precautions when setting the SSID.

Change the SSID from the default setting.

Do not set texts by which the owner can be identified as the SSID.

Notes on Setting Cryptographic Key

For protection of security, note the following precautions when setting the cryptographic key.

Avoid using words on a dictionary as practicably as possible.

Combine meaningless alphanumeric characters and symbols.

Use texts consisted of at least 13 characters or more or of 20 characters or more if possible.

About this Manual

Aim of the Manual

This manual is aimed to provide the necessary information on installation and network connection for this

product.

Manual Content

The manual is made up of the following sections:

Chapter 1 Product Overview

Chapter 2 Installation

Contents

■For Safety..................................................................................................................3

Key to Symbols............................................................................................................................................................... 3

Warnings .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Cautions............................................................................................................................................................................ 4

■Restriction of Use .....................................................................................................4

■Product Servicing.....................................................................................................4

■Cautions Regarding Radio Wave Radiation ...........................................................5

The influence on the environment of radio wave radiation.......................................................................... 5

The influence on the human body of radio wave radiation .......................................................................... 5

Note about interference ............................................................................................................................................. 5

■Cautions Regarding Wireless LAN Connections ....................................................6

■Cautions Regarding Security ..................................................................................7

Notes on Security when Using Wireless LAN ...................................................................................................... 7

Notes on Setting SSID (Service Set Identifier)..................................................................................................... 7

Notes on Setting Cryptographic Key ..................................................................................................................... 7

■About this Manual....................................................................................................8

Aim of the Manual ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Manual Content............................................................................................................................................................. 8

■Contents....................................................................................................................9

Product Overview............................................................................. 11

■Features ................................................................................................................. 11

Wireless LAN .................................................................................................................................................................11

■Product Configurations ........................................................................................ 11

■Specifications ........................................................................................................ 12

Security ...........................................................................................................................................................................12

Environmental Specifications .................................................................................................................................13

Limitations for wireless communication ............................................................................................................13

Installation........................................................................................ 15

■Connecting the Wireless LAN Unit....................................................................... 15

■Connecting to the Network.................................................................................. 15

■Software................................................................................................................. 19

Utilities ............................................................................................................................................................................19

Download ......................................................................................................................................................................19