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Overview This document describes the installation and use of the DMXrfNetII and DMXNetII Card options for the H-Class, I-Class, and A-Class printers. After verifying the contents of the kit and the tools needed, follow the steps below to install and begin using the option. Keep this documentation for future reference. For your safety and to avoid equipment damage, always turn ‘Off’ power and unplug the printer’s CAUTION power cord before beginning this installation.
Card Installation The following illustrations depict installation into an I-Class printer, other model installations are similar. 1. Turn ‘Off’ the Power Switch and unplug the power cord from the AC Receptacle. 2. Remove the two Screws and Cover Plate from Card Cage Screws the rear of the printer. Cover Plate When handling the Network Card, observe proper electrostatic discharge precautions to prevent damage. CAUTION 3. Slide the Network Card into the center slot of the printer.
Introduction These network cards can be equipped in the following configurations: Wired and Wireless Ethernet Wired Ethernet Wireless Ethernet (H-Class only) External Hardware Descriptions The functions of the Interface Card’s external hardware are defined below. Depending on the configuration of your card some items may not be present.
Network Card Reset It is recommended that the printer’s communication settings be reset to factory defaults to avoid any conflicts in configuration. To reset the printer’s communication settings: 1. Turn on the printer and press the MENU BUTTON. 2. Using the DOWN BUTTON scroll to ‘COMMMUNICATIONS’ and press ENTER. 3. Using the DOWN BUTTON scroll to ‘NIC ADAPTER’ and press ENTER. 4. Using the DOWN BUTTON scroll to ‘SET FACTORY DEFAULTS’ and press ENTER. When prompted press the YES KEY.
Network Card Setup - Wireless (Infrastructure Mode) After a successful setup is made via a wired connection, the Wireless connection (if equipped) can now be configured in infrastructure mode using a static or DHCP issued IP address. 1. Open your web browser. Type in the IP Address of the printer. The Default IP is: 192.168.10.26. Note: If you have assigned different IP Address to the printer, make sure to enter the correct IP Address. 2. The page to the right will appear: 3.
Network Card Setup - Wireless (Adhoc Mode) To configure the wireless card in Adhoc mode, you must configure your host computer to match the default settings of the printer. Your wireless network type must be Adhoc. Refer to your operating system’s or your wireless network card documentation for information on how to configure your computer. 1. Power on the printer. Enter the printer’s menu and navigate to the Communications/NIC Adapter/Quick Setup menu branch.
Printer’s Internal Web Pages 1. Open your web browser. Type in the IP Address of the printer. The Default IP is: 192.168.10.26. Note: If you have assigned a different IP Address to the printer, make sure to enter the correct IP Address. 2. The following page will appear: The printer’s internal web pages are divided into 14 pages that are accessible via the navigation bar on the left-hand side. Most of the items on these pages mimic the printer's internal menu.
TCP/IP Configuration Page Static IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask These are the static address the printer will use when “IP Discovery” is set to disabled or a valid IP could not be retrieved from a DHCP server. Default Gateway DHCP Settings Enable IP Discovery (DHCP, BOOTP, ect.) Controls IP Address discovery, where: • Checked: Broadcasts over the network to receive addresses from the responsible server at startup.
Wifi Configuration Page WLAN Network Settings SSID Service Set Identifier that identifies the Module to connect to an AP. To make this connection, the Module and AP must have the same SSID. The SSID cannot contain spaces. Default setting is the MAC address of the wireless module. WLAN Network Type Specifies the type of network in which the Module will be used: • Infrastructure = connects to WLAN using an AP. • Ad Hoc = used to connect two peer-to-peer devices.
Wifi Configuration Page (continued…) Advanced Settings Maximum Transmission Rate Specifies the Module’s maximum wireless transmission rate. Default is 2 Mbps. Use Fixed Rate for Transmission Sets the 802.11 behavior for Ad Hoc mode. Default is 0. WLAN IP Settings DHCP Displays the current DHCP mode status. DHCP Fallback This is the IP address to use with DHCP is enabled and a DHCP server cannot be found.
Installing the Printer Driver The following screen shots are taken from Windows® 2000, other Windows® versions will be similar. 1 2 Start the Windows “Add Printer Wizard”. The following screen should appear, click ‘Next>’. Make sure that ‘Local Printer’ is selected and then click ‘Next’. 3 4 Select on ‘Create a new port:’ and then select ‘Standard TCP/IP Port’ from the drop down menu. Click ‘Next’ Click ‘Next’.
9 10 Insert the Accessories CD-Rom and click ‘Browse’. Browse to the “\DRIVERS\Seagull” folder on the CDROM, make sure the file “for 95, 98, me, 2000, and xp.inf” is selected and click ‘OK’. 11 12 Click ‘OK’. Choose your printer from the list and then click ‘Next’. 13 14 Name your printer in the ‘Printer name:’ field. Next select whether or not to set this printer as your default printer. Then Click ‘Next’. Select whether or not to share this printer on your network.
Wireless and Wired Ethernet Specifications The following list and table describes the key features and specifications of the wireless/wired card. 802.11b/g wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) standards-based technology Highly integrated module includes radio, baseband and MAC processor, and application processor Wired 10/100Mbs RJ-45 Ethernet port.
