Intermec EasyCoder PF2i User manual

Installation
Instructions
EasyLAN Wireless
Interface Kit
(for EasyCoder® PF2i,
PF4i, PF4i Compact
Industrial, PM4i, PX4i,
and PX6i Printers)

Intermec Technologies Corporation
Worldwide Headquarters
6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
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www.intermec.com
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Document Change Record
is page records changes to this document. e document was
originally released as version -00.
Version Date Description of Change
-03 11/2006 Added WPA wireless security features, and descriptions of the
ROAM and AUTH parameters.
-04 08/2007 Removed transceiver module information and put this in a
separate document (P/N 933-134-001).

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EasyLAN Wireless Interface Kit Installation Instructions v
Contents
Contents
Before You Begin........................................................................... ix
Safety Information.......................................................... ix
Global Services and Support ............................................ x
Warranty Information ....................................... x
Web Support..................................................... x
Telephone Support............................................ x
Who Should Read is Manual...................................... xi
Related Documents ........................................................ xi
1 Introduction
About ese Instructions ...............................................................2
Printer Firmware ............................................................................2
Installation Kit...............................................................................2
2 Physical Installation
Step-by-Step Instructions ...............................................................4
EasyCoder PF2/4i Printers...............................................4
EasyCoder PM4i Printers ................................................8
EasyCoder PX4/6i Printers ............................................11
3 Setup (General)
Setting up Network Parameters....................................................16
Establishing Serial Communications ............................................16
Setup with CompactFlash (Fingerprint only) ...............................17
User and Password .......................................................................18
4 Setup in Fingerprint
Setting Up Wireless Communications..........................................20
General..........................................................................20
Display Current User ......................................20
Changing User ................................................21
Changing Passwords........................................22
Active..............................................................22
SSID (Network Name) ..................................................24
WEP..............................................................................24

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802.11 Authentication...................................................25
WPA..............................................................................26
Roaming Bias ................................................................27
802.1x ...........................................................................27
Supported EAP Types......................................27
802.1x Settings................................................28
Using Certificates ............................................ 29
Examples.........................................................30
Reading Other Wireless Connection Variables .............................31
Active Channel ..............................................................31
Access Point Information...............................................32
Signal Strength ..............................................................32
Speed.............................................................................32
Region (a.k.a. Regulatory Domain) ...............................32
Reading Wireless Connection Setup.............................................33
Setting Up Network Parameters ...................................................34
New Line ......................................................................34
IP Selection Method ......................................................34
IP Address .....................................................................35
Subnet Mask..................................................................35
Default Router...............................................................35
Name Server ..................................................................35
Finishing the Setup ......................................................................35
5 Setup in IPL
Setting Up Wireless Communications..........................................38
General..........................................................................38
Display Current User ......................................38
Changing User ................................................38
Changing Passwords........................................39
Active..............................................................39
SSID (Network Name) ..................................................40
WEP..............................................................................40
802.11 Authentication...................................................41
WPA..............................................................................42
Roaming Bias ................................................................43
802.1x ...........................................................................43
Supported EAP Types......................................43
802.1x Settings................................................44
Using Certificates ............................................ 45

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Examples.........................................................46
Reading Other Wireless Connection Variables .............................47
Active Channel ..............................................................48
Access Point Information...............................................48
Signal Strength ..............................................................48
Speed.............................................................................48
Region (a.k.a. Regulatory Domain) ...............................49
Finishing the Wireless Setup ........................................................49
Setting Up Network Parameters ...................................................50
Setting the IP Selection Method ....................................50
Reading the IP Address..................................................51
Reading the Netmask, Default Router, and
Name Server .................................................................52
Using ARP’n’PING to set an IP Address (Windows) .....52
Setting Network Parameters in Manual Mode ...............54
6 Accessing the Printer’s Home Page
Using the Web Browser................................................................56

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EasyLAN Wireless Interface Kit Installation Instructions ix
Before You Begin
Before You Begin
is section provides you with safety information, technical support
information, and sources for additional product information.
Safety Information
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and
cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec
equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be
damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.
is section explains how to identify and understand dangers, warnings,
cautions, and notes that are in this document. You may also see icons
that tell you when to follow ESD procedures.
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice,
condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to
avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the
equipment.
A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice,
condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to
prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or
loss of data.
is icon appears at the beginning of any procedure in this
manual that could cause you to touch components (such as
printed circuit boards) that are susceptible to damage from
electrostatic discharge (ESD). When you see this icon, you
must follow standard ESD guidelines to avoid damaging the
equipment you are servicing.
Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or
contain special instructions for handling a particular condition
or set of circumstances.

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Before You Begin
Global Services and Support
Warranty Information
To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the
Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Service & Support >
Warranty.
Disclaimer of warranties: e sample code included in this document
is presented for reference only. e code does not necessarily represent
complete, tested programs. e code is provided “as is with all faults.” All
warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Web Support
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Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at
intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request
technical support for your Intermec product.
Telephone Support
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Services Description
In the USA and Canada
call 1-800-755-5505 and
choose this option
Order Intermec
products
Place an order.
Ask about an existing order.
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1 and then choose 2
Order Intermec Media Order printer labels and
ribbons.
1 and then choose 1
Order spare parts Order spare parts. 1 or 2 and then choose 4
Technical Support Talk to technical support about
your Intermec Product.
2 and then choose 2
Service Get a return authorization
number for authorized
service center repair.
Request an on-site repair
technician.
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Before You Begin
Services Description
In the USA and Canada
call 1-800-755-5505 and
choose this option
Service contracts Ask about an existing
contract.
Renew a contract.
Inquire about repair billing
or other service invoicing
questions.
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1 or 2 and then choose 3
Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec
representative. To search for your local representative, from the Intermec
web site, click Contact.
Who Should Read This Manual
ese Installation Instructions are for the person who is responsible for
installing and setting up the EasyLAN Wireless network interface in an
EasyCoder PF/PM/PX printer.
ese Installation Instructions provide you with information about
how to install the EasyLAN Wireless network interface and set it up in
Fingerprint and IPL.
Related Documents
is table contains a list of related Intermec documents and their part
numbers.
Document Title Part Number
EasyLAN User’s Guide 1-960590-xx
Fingerprint v8.xx.x Programmer’s Reference Manual 937-005-xxx
IPL Programmer’s Reference Manual 937-007-xxx
802MIG2 Important Information 933-134-xxx
e Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our documents (as
PDF files) that you can download for free.
To download documents
Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
Click Service & Support > Manuals.
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documentation you want to download.
To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local
Intermec representative or distributor.
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EasyLAN Wireless Interface Kit Installation Instructions 1
is chapter describes the EasyLAN Wireless Interface
Kit for EasyCoder PF2/4i-, PM4i-, and PX4/6i-series
printers.
1 Introduction

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Chapter 1 — Introduction
About These Instructions
ese instructions describe how to install an EasyLAN Wireless network
interface in an EasyCoder PF2i, PF4i, PF4i Compact Industrial, PM4i,
PX4i, or PX6i printer and how to connect it to a LAN, WAN, Intranet,
or Internet network via a wireless connection.
e installation instructions describe how to physically install the
interface board in a printer and how to set up the IP address, subnet
mask, default router, and name server. e instructions end when you
have the printer’s home page up and running. From there, please refer to
the Intermec EasyLAN User’s Guide on the included CD.
is interface kit must only be installed by an authorized
service technician. e device is country/region specific
and must be ordered for the correct country/region. Use of
this device in other region than shown on the device home
page/test label may violate applicable law.
Printer Firmware
e printer must be running either Intermec Fingerprint v8.40 (or later)
or IPL v2.40 (or later). In Intermec Fingerprint, the network port is
addressed as device "net1:" (communication channel #5).
Installation Kit
e EasyLAN Interface Kit contains:
• One EasyLAN adapter board complete with radio module fitted
• Rear plate (for EasyCoder PF2/4i-series printers only)
• RJ-45 plug (for EasyCoder PM4i- and PX4/6i series printers only)
• One light guide
• One hexagonal threaded spacer
• One antenna extension cable
• One antenna
• One cable clip
• One cable tie
• One CD with software and manuals
• is Installation Instruction booklet
e only tools required for the installation are #T10 and #T20 Torx
screwdrivers and a small wrench.

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2 Physical Installation
is chapter describes how to physically install the
EasyLAN Wireless Interface Kit in a PF2/4i-, PM4i-,
or PX4/6i-series printer.
e installation described in this
chapter must only be performed by an
authorized service technician. Intermec
assumes no responsibility for personal
injury or damage to the equipment
if the installation is performed by an
unauthorized person.
Take precautions against electrostatic
discharges, for example by wearing
grounded bracelets.
Note: When the EasyLAN Wireless
interface is factory-installed in a printer,
the antenna is packed separately in the box
and must be fitted to its connector on the
printer’s rear plate as illustrated at the end
of this chapter.

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Chapter 2 — Physical Installation
Step-by-Step Instructions
Switch off the printer and disconnect the power cord.
Disconnect all communication cables.
Remove the cover over the electronics compartment, as described on
the pages ahead.
e electronic compartment contains wires and
components with dangerous voltage (up to 380V). Make
sure that the printer is switched off and the power cord is
disconnected before the left-hand cover is removed.
EasyCoder PF2/4i Printers
Open the right-hand door.
Using a #T20 Torx screwdriver, remove the three screws and lift the
cover up so it disengages the bottom plate.
Swing out the rear part of the cover so you can disconnect the console
cable from the CPU board.
Put the cover aside on a soft cloth or similar to avoid scratches.
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Remove any optional interface board or blind cover plate fitted on the
rear plate.
Remove any present EasyLAN Ethernet interface installed in the
printer including cables etc.
Remove the present rear plate like this:
Loosen but do not remove the two #T20 Torx screws that hold
the rear plate and the #T20 Torx screw that holds the rear bottom
corner of the CPU board.
Carefully manipulate the rear plate out of the groove in the chassis.
Allow the CPU board to flex a little to be able to get the connectors
out of their slots.
Install the rear plate included in the kit in reverse order and tighten all
three screws.
Reinstall any optional interface board or blind cover plate previously
removed.
Connect the antenna cable to the radio module, which is factory-
fitted on the EasyLAN adapter board, as illustrated below. Support
the upper edge of the radio module with a finger while connecting the
cable.
Remove the #T20 Torx screw that holds the upper/front part of the
CPU board to the power supply unit and replace it with the hexagonal
spacer included in the kit. Keep the screw.
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Radio module
Adapter board
Connect antenna
cable here

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Connect the EasyLAN adapter board to the PCI connector (J84) on
the CPU board so the hole in the board becomes aligned with the
spacer and secure the board with the #T20 Torx screw.
Route the antenna cable over the SIMMs on the CPU board towards
the rear plate and secure it using the cable clips included in the kit.
One clip is factory-fitted on the EasyLAN adapter board and the
other should be fitted in the small hole at the top of the CPU board
immediately to the rear of the memory SIMM sockets.
From the inside of the electronics compartment, insert the antenna
connector through the round hole in the rear plate and lock it with
the washer and nut on the outside.
Fit the antenna to the connector of the antenna cable and bend the
hinge so the antenna points straight up.
From the outside, insert the thin end of the light guide through the
small hole next to the antenna on the rear plate. Press the clear plastic
“lamp” in place. Connect the other end to the black plastic socket
(D1) at the top of the EasyLAN adapter board. Secure it with the
cable tie through the hole at the upper edge of the CPU board.
Put back the cover over the electronics compartment.
Route the cable from the display unit above the ribbon motor.
Connect the cable to connector J50 at the upper front corner of the
CPU board.
Connect the power cord and switch on the power.
Enter the Setup Mode and print the test label “Hardware Info” in
Fingerprint or “HW” in IPL to see if the printer detects the EasyLAN
Wireless interface board. For information on how to enter the Setup
Mode and print test labels, refer to the printer’s user’s guide.
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Chapter 2 — Physical Installation
EasyCoder PF2/4i-Series Printer
EasyCoder PF2/4i-Series Printer, Rear View
Light guideCable clips
Antenna cable
EasyLAN adapter
board
#T20 Torx screw
and spacer
Cable tie
Antenna
Antenna
(packed separately when the
EasyLAN Wireless interface is
factory-installed)

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EasyCoder PM4i Printers
Using a #T20 Torx screwdriver, loosen the four screws that holds the
cover along the lower left edge of the bottom plate.
Remove the four screws that hold the cover to the center section.
Pull out the cover so you can disconnect the console cable from the
CPU board.
Put the cover aside on a soft cloth or similar to avoid scratches.
Remove any present EasyLAN Ethernet interface including cables etc.
Fit the RJ-45 plug included in the kit into the square hole left by the
RJ-45 Ethernet connector.
Remove the antenna plug, which is snap-locked into the rear plate.
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