Intermec EasyCoder PF2i User manual

Installation
Instructions
EasyLAN Wireless
Interface Kit
(for EasyCoder PF2i,
PF4i, PF4ci, PM4i, PX4i,
and PX6i Printers)

Intermec Technologies Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
www.intermec.com
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purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured
equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose
without written permission of Intermec.
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change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of
Intermec Technologies Corporation.
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Collection Browser, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasyCoder, EasyLAN, Enterprise
Wireless LAN, EZBuilder, Fingerprint, i-gistics, INCA (under license), Inter-
Driver, Intermec Printer Network Manager, IRL, JANUS, LabelShop, Mobile
Framework, MobileLAN, Nor*Ware, Pen*Key, Precision Print, PrintSet, Route-
Power, TE 2000, Trakker Antares, UAP, Universal Access Point, and Virtual
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that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and to the benefit of
the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement.
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is product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the
OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/).
is product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young
([email protected]).

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Contents
Contents
1 Introduction
About ese Instructions ...............................................................2
Printer Firmware............................................................................2
Installation Kit...............................................................................2
Important 802MIG2 Information .................................................3
2 Physical Installation
Step-by-Step Instructions .............................................................14
3 EasyLAN Network Setup
EasyLAN Network Setup.............................................................24
Establishing Serial Communication .............................................24
Installing EasyLAN Network Setup..............................................25
Starting EasyLAN Network Setup................................................25
User and Password .......................................................................26
4 Setup in Fingerprint
Setting Up Wireless Communication...........................................28
Reading Other Wireless Connection Variables .............................37
Reading Wireless Connection Setup.............................................40
Setting Up Network Parameters ...................................................40
Finishing the Setup ......................................................................42
5 Setup in IPL
Setting Up Wireless Communication...........................................44
Reading Other Wireless Connection Variables .............................52
Finishing the Wireless Setup ........................................................54
Setting Up Network Parameters ...................................................55
6 Accessing the Printer’s Home Page
Using the Web Browser................................................................62

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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. It also contains important information
regarding radio communication.
1 Introduction

2 EasyLAN Wireless Interface Kit Installation Instructions
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 inter-
face 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-ROM.
is interface kit must only be physically 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
For full functionality, your printer should either be fitted with Intermec
Fingerprint v8.40 (or later) or IPL v2.40 (or later). In Intermec Finger-
print, 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 only)
• One light guide
• One hexagonal threaded spacer
• One antenna extension cable
• One antenna
• One cable clip
• One cable tie
• One CD-ROM with software and manuals
• is Installation Instruction booklet
e only tools required for the installation are #T10 and #T20 Torx

EasyLAN Wireless Interface Kit Installation Instructions 3
Chapter 1 — Introduction
Important 802MIG2 Information
For Users in the United States and Canada
is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210
of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) is device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) is
device must accept any interference received, including interference that
can cause undesired operation.
Federal Communications Commission Compliance
is equipment is intended for operation in a commercial environment,
in compliance with the requirements for a Class B digital device, pursu-
ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, and it must not be used in a residential
environment. It generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
If not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
it may cause interference to radio communications. If this equipment
causes interference, the user will be required to correct the interference at
the user’s own expense.
Operation Warning: e user shall stay at least 20 cm (8
in) away from the antenna of this device, when the device
is in use in access points and other hosts, where higher gain
antennas may be used.
Installation Warning: To comply with the FCC’s RF expo-
sure requirements and minimize health hazards:
Host devices with higher gain antennas such as access
points must be installed in such a way that the user will
be at least 20 cm (8 in) away from the antenna, when the
device is in use.
e installers should not forget that the burden of main-
taining this distance is on the installer and not the user. the
antennas should be installed in a manner that will comply
with this requirement.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Intermec could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

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Chapter 1 — Introduction
Note: To maintain compliance with FCC Rules, the input/
output (I/O) cables that interconnect between the device and
any peripheral must be as specified by Intermec.
Industry Canada Compliance
is Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
is device requires a radio license, unless it is used totally inside a build-
ing. (e user must obtain this license.)
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Cet appareil exige une license radio à moins d’être entièrement installé
dans un bâtiment. (L’utilisateur doit obtenir cette license.)

EasyLAN Wireless Interface Kit Installation Instructions 5
Chapter 1 — Introduction
For Users Outside of the United States and Canada
e Intermec product you purchased contains a Mode 802MIG2 trans-
ceiver module. is module transmits and receives data using a 2.4 GHz
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum system.
Please check the Intermec web site for additional documentation at
www.intermec.com.
Hereby, Intermec Technologies Corporation declares that this Model
802MIG2 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of R&TTE Directive (1995/5/EC). is product has
been assessed to the following standards:
• ETSI EN 300 328-2 v1.2.1 (2001-12)
• ETSI EN 301 489-17 v1.1.1 (2001-09)
• EN 60950:1992 (incl. Amdt. 1-4,11)
e original Declaration of Conformity is available on the Intermec
Technologies Corporation web site at www.intermec.com.
is product transmits electromagnetic waves at 2.4 GHz frequency
range. It has been tested and found compliant with U.S. (OET Guide
65) and Canadian (RSS 102) RF exposure regulations. ere are no
regulations covering this product type in the European Union at this
time.
e transmitter module’s output power is 11.6 mW. e product using
this module are intended for business and industrial environments. ey
should not be used in residential environments and by children.
is product is marked with this logo and uses
radio frequency bands that are not harmonized
throughout the European Union.

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e following table indicates the areas of intended use of the equipment
and any known restrictions.
Country of
Intended Use
Yes No License
Required
Restric-
tions
Details
Austria X
Belgium X
Denmark X
Finland X
France X X 2454 to 2483 MHz
bands must not be
used outdoors on this
device.
Germany X
Greece X
Ireland X
Italy X
Luxembourg X
e Netherlands X
Portugal X
Slovenia X
Spain X
Sweden X
United Kingdom X
Other non-EU:
Iceland X
Liechtenstein X
Norway X
Switzerland X
Additional EMI/RFI Compliance
is device meets the Class B limit requirements of CISPR 22.