Epson 802.11g User manual

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Introduction
About Your Network Interface
The EpsonNet 802.11g Wireless Ext. Print Server is a wireless
network interface that connects to the USB port of an Epson device
(such as printer or all-in-one). With this network interface, you
can create a wireless connection between the Epson device and a
local area network using the IEEE 802.11b/g communication
standard.
A radio signal is transmitted over the wireless network when you
send a job to the device. Then the device prints or scans the file
when the network interface receives the radio signal directly from
a computer or from an access point.
This network interface is Wi-Fi certified for interoperability with
other 802.11-compliant products.
Because the network interface supports multiple protocols and
automatically detects protocols on your network, you can print
from Microsoft®Windows®, Apple®Macintosh®, UNIX®, and
IBM®OS/2 applications.
Use EpsonNet EasyInstall to easily configure the network
interface for use on a TCP/IP network. If you are using an
all-in-one, EpsonNet EasyInstall installs the drivers on your
computer. You can use the device on the TCP/IP network at once.
For protocols such as TCP/IP, NetWare, NetBEUI, AppleTalk®,
IPP, and SNMP, you can use EpsonNet Config, the configuration
utility provided with your product, to quickly and easily
configure the network interface to use these protocols.

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Note:
The EpsonNet Config utility configures the network interface to work
only with protocols that exist on your network. This does not imply that
you can use all of the above-mentioned protocols on your network or
operating system. The protocols that the network interface can use may
vary depending on the operating system and the network configuration.
About This Guide
This Reference Guide contains information about using the
network interface on a network. It includes how to set up the
network interface, install the configuration software, and modify
network settings of your device and computer.
For information about your device, see the manual shipped with
the device.
Note:
❏To read the online guide, you must have Microsoft Internet Explorer
4.0 (or later) or Netscape Navigator 4.0 (or later) installed on your
computer.
❏This guide is written for network administrators, and many of the
steps included here require detailed network knowledge and
administrator rights.
❏The term “network administrator” refers to the person responsible
for maintaining the network. “Administrator” is synonymous with
“Supervisor” in this guide.
❏The term “network interface” refers to the EpsonNet 802.11g
Wireless Ext. Print Server in this guide.
❏The term “device” refers to the printer or all-in-one that is supported
by the network interface.

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❏Some screen shots in this guide may list a device name other than
your device. This difference does not alter the instructions.
Instructions on Using the Network Interface
Notes on powering on and off
❏Do not turn off the device and the network interface when
changing the settings. This may damage the device and the
network interface.
❏Do not turn off the device and the network interface while
printing is in progress. This may cause operational trouble to
the computer sending the print data and suspend the printing
process.
❏Do not turn off the network interface during a firmware
update. Otherwise, the update cannot be completed correctly
and the network interface may not turn on (may not work)
after the update.
Notes on USB connection
❏Only supported devices can connect to a USB downstream
connector of the network interface. Do not use a USB hub.
❏Only IBM compatible computer or Macintosh equipped with
USB can connect to a USB upstream connector of the network
interface.
Notes on security
❏WEP Key
Set a WEP Key or WPA-PSK to prevent wireless interception
by unauthorized persons. The wireless transmission speed is
reduced when WEP or WPA-PSK is enabled because time is
required for encryption and decryption.

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❏Security lock
Insert a commercially available theft-prevention cable
through the security lock, which is located on the back panel
of the network interface, to secure the device to a table or
pillar. This network interface is compatible with the
Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington.
Notes on radio waves
❏Radio wave interference may occur when there are devices
that use radio waves within the 2.4 GHz ISM band near the
network interface. Therefore, separate the network interface
from these devices as much as possible to prevent radio wave
interference.
❏When using the network interface in the Ad Hoc mode, radio
wave interference may occur if the channel of the network
interface and the other devices are close to each other.
Therefore, separate a few channels from the channel used near
the network interface.
❏Shorten the distance of the network interface and devices that
communicate with the network interface.
Where to locate the network interface
❏The location of the network interface must be considered to
improve the wireless communication. The rotary stand can
provide a good position. The condition of radio wave can be
checked using EpsonNet Config, lights of the network
interface, and the status sheet.
Package Contents
Your network interface package includes the following items.

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❏Wireless network interface (The Web-based EpsonNet Config
is pre-installed.)
❏AC adapter and power cord
cCaution:
Only use the AC adapter shipped with this package to supply
power to the network interface.
❏USB cable
❏Software CD-ROM containing:
-- EpsonNet Config (for Windows)
-- EpsonNet Config (for Macintosh)
-- EpsonNet Print
-- EpsonNet Internet Print
-- EpsonNet WebManager
-- EpsonNet SetupManager
-- Reference Guide
-- Drivers and utilities for the following Epson devices:
EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX500
EPSON STYLUS PHOTO RX600
EPSON STYLUS CX4600
EPSON STYLUS CX6400
EPSON STYLUS CX6600
❏Setup sheet
❏AC Adapter sheet
Note:
You need to supply items such as a computer with an 802.11b/g WLAN
compliant network interface card installed, an Epson device with a USB
port, a USB cable, and an access point (required for infrastructure mode
only).

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Operating Environment
Supported operating systems
The network interface supports the following operating systems.
Printing environments
The network interface receives print jobs in the following
environments.
Supported operating systems Windows XP
Windows Me
Windows 98 Second Edition
Windows Server 2003
Windows 2000
Mac OS X 10.2 or later
Mac OS 9.1 or later
Operating systems Version Protocol
Windows XP
(Home,
Professional)
- TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard
TCP/IP Port, or EpsonNet Print)
IPP
Windows Me - TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Print)
IPP
NetBEUI
Windows 98
Second Edition
- TCP/IP (using EpsonNet Print)
IPP (using EpsonNet Internet
Print)
NetBEUI

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Windows Server
2003
Windows 2000
(Professional,
Server)
- TCP/IP (using LPR, Standard
TCP/IP Port, or EpsonNet Print)
IPP
Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2.4
or later
AppleTalk
TCP/IP
Rendezvous
Mac OS X 10.2 or
later
AppleTalk
TCP/IP
Mac 9.1 or later AppleTalk
NetWare 3.x Bindery mode
4.x/IntranetWare NDS mode
Bindery emulation mode
5.x/6.0 NDS Queue-based print
system
NDPS
OS/2 (OS/2 Warp
Connect, OS/2
Warp Server)
V3
V4
TCP/IP (lprportd)
NetBEUI
UNIX Sun OS 4.1.4 or
later: SPARC
lpr, ftp
SunSoft Solaris 2.4
or later: SPARC
and x86
SCO UNIX 4.2 or
later
SCO UnixWare
2.01 or later
HP/UX 9.05 or
later
IBM AIX 3.2.5 or
later and 4.1.3 or
later
Operating systems Version Protocol

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Note:
❏The multi-user environment of Mac OS 9 is not supported.
❏If you use the device in a dial-up router environment, you must set
an IP address for the device. Make sure the IP address is suitable for
the segment; incorrect IP address may generate unexpected dial-up.
❏See the manual shipped with your device for information on the
supported operating system of the device.
Scanning environments
The network interface supports EPSON Scan via TCP/IP and
allows network scanning when it is connected to the all-in-one.
The supported operating systems are Windows XP/Me/98/2000
and Mac OS X/9.
Network Storage environments
The network interface supports sharing memory via SMB when
it is connected to the all-in-one. The supported operating systems
are Windows XP/2000.
Supported Epson Devices
The network interface can be installed for the following Epson
devices (as of May, 2004).
❏Ink Jet Printer:
Stylus C64/C84
Stylus Photo 1280/2200
Stylus Photo R200/R300/R800

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❏All-in-one:
Stylus Photo RX500/RX600
Stylus CX3600/CX4600/CX6400/CX6600
❏Laser Printer:
EPL-6200
EPL-N2500/N3000/N7000
AL-C1900/C4000/C4100
❏Impact Dot Matrix Printer:
FX-880+/890/1180+/2190
DLQ-3500
PLQ-20
LQ-590/630/2090
Features of the Network Interface
❏Meets the IEEE 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) communication
standard.
❏Prints or scans via wireless network.
❏Supports the network storage function.
❏Supports both the Infrastructure mode and the Ad Hoc mode.
❏Supports the roaming function.
❏Supports 64-bit/128-bit WEP Key and WPA-PSK(TKIP).
❏Communicates with up to 11 or 13 channels.
❏Communicates with any Wi-Fi certified products.
❏Uses communication speeds at 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps for 802.11b,
54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps for 802.11g, or automatically
changes the speed according to the radio waves.

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❏Supports multiple protocols, such as TCP/IP, NetWare,
NetBEUI, AppleTalk, and IPP.
❏Supports DHCP.
❏Supports Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) that
assigns an IP address automatically to the network interface
even if there is no DHCP server on your network.
❏Supports the Dynamic DNS function.
❏Supports Rendezvous on Mac OS X 2.4 or higher.
❏Supports SNMP and MIB.
❏Supports NTP (Network Time Protocol).