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CONTENTS Basic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Self-Diagnostic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Resetting to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Network Modes . . . . . . . . . .
BASIC INFORMATION SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST _______________ To print the self-diagnostic test for the wireless network card: 1. Make sure Ready to Print appears on the display. 2. Press the TEST button (1) on the wireless network card for at least 3 seconds. The Network Summary report prints.
SPECIFICATIONS_____________________ IEEE • 802.11b • 802.11g SECURITY: Authentication WEP Shared Key WPA-Home WPA-PSK Encryption WEP 64 or 128 bits TKIP WPA-Enterprise EAP-TLS TKIP PROTOCOL TCP/IP COEXISTENCE WITH WIRED PRINT SERVER • Both can work simultaneously as independent interfaces • Each has separate configuration (including IP Address) and separate certificates. • Packet routing is not performed between the two.
CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW NETWORK MODES ___________________ Ad-Hoc Infrastructure 6 Configuration Overview
SSID (SERVICE SET IDENTIFIER) _________ In a wireless network, terminals can be assigned an SSID identifier which restricts their access to printers on the network to only those set up for that SSID.
SECURITY FEATURES __________________ Open (no security) This can be used, but is not recommended. WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy, assuring wireless network security equivalent to a wired network. Set the same WEP key (64 or 128 bits) for all printers, computers and access points on the wireless network. WPA WiFi Protected Access security, using TKIP encryption. This security uses a pre-shared key set for all printers, computers and access points in the wireless network. The key is periodically changed.
• EAP-TLS requires authentication of the Server Certificate issued by a Certificate Authority and sent from a RADIUS server. • Certificate Authentication requires that the printer have a certificate issued by the Certificate Authority that issued the Server Certificate. • Required file formats = [PEM] or [DER]. • Suitable CA Certificate extensions include *.pem, *.der and *.cer.
SUMMARY OF CONFIGURATION MODES AD HOC MODE _____________________ In this mode, wireless computers communicate with the printer peer-to-peer, gaining access through an SSID you set. Available security features for Ad Hoc Mode: • Open (no security) • WEP Shared Key Security INFRASTRUCTURE MODE _______________ In Infrastructure Mode both wireless and wired computers communicate to the printer through an access point such as a hub.
You can set up an SSID of your choice for accessing the printer over a wireless network, but no other security can be configured through the control panel.
CONFIGURATION: AD HOC MODE NOTE These instructions assume the following: • You have connected the printer’s built-in print server. • You have configured both the printer’s and computer’s IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. IP ADDRESS _______________________ For the Wireless Card The IP Address for the wireless card is set automatically. It appears on the wireless card Network Summary printout (see page 4) under TCP/IP Configuration. To set the IP Address manually, use the printer menu: 1.
8. Press BACK. 9. Use the ∇ and ∆ buttons to scroll to [Gateway Address], then use the ∇ and ∆ buttons to set the Gateway Address. Press ENTER. 10. Press ON-LINE to exit the Menu mode. For the Wireless Computer Set the IP Address using Microsoft Windows® Control Panel. CONFIGURATION ____________________ Configuration Using Web Browser 1. Open the browser. 2. Enter the IP Address for the printer’s built-in print server and press the Enter key. 3. Click [Change Slot].
4. Select PCI Slot2:Wireless, then click [OK]. 5. Click Administrator Login. 6. Enter User ID = root Password = last six digits of the Mac (Ethernet) Address for the wireless card (under General Information on the Network Summary printout–see page 4), minus the punctuation marks. 7. Click [Skip]. 8. Select the [Network] tab.
9. Click [Wireless LAN] on the left side of the screen. 10. Make your selections: • Network Type = Ad Hoc • Communication Mode = AUTO or 802.11b • Channel = 1 through 13 (to ensure speed and accuracy when using wireless access points which are near each other, be sure to leave 5 blank channels between assigned channels; e.g., select channels 1 / 6 / 11) • SSID = (name you select) • Authentication = Open or Shared Key (WEP) 11. Click [Submit].
Configuration Using AdminManager NOTE If you are using AdminManager to configure the wireless card, and you have not installed the utility on your computer, you will need the CD supplied with your printer to launch the utility. 1.
5. On the [General] tab, click [Change SLOT], then click [Yes]. 6. Referring to the Network Summary printout for the wireless card (under General Information), enter the last six digits of the Mac address as the password (minus any punctuation), then click [OK]. 7. Scroll over to the far right and click the [Wireless] tab. 8. Make your selections: • Network Type = Ad Hoc • Communication Mode = AUTO or 802.
CONFIGURATION: INFRASTRUCTURE MODE NOTE These instructions assume the following: • You have connected the printer’s built-in print server to a computer via an access point. • You have configured both the printer’s and computer’s IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. IP ADDRESS _______________________ For the Wireless Card The IP Address for the wireless card is set automatically. It appears on the wireless card Network Summary printout (see page 4) under TCP/IP Configuration.
7. Use the ∇ and ∆ buttons to scroll to [Subnet Mask], then use the ∇ and ∆ buttons to set the Subnet Mask values. Press ENTER. 8. Press BACK. 9. Use the ∇ and ∆ buttons to scroll to [Gateway Address], then use the ∇ and ∆ buttons to set the Gateway Address. Press ENTER. 10. Press ON-LINE to exit the Menu mode. For the Computer Set the IP Address using Windows Control Panel. CONFIGURATION ____________________ Configuration Using Web Browser 1. Open the browser: • Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.
2. Enter the IP Address for the wireless card and press the Enter key. 3. Click [Change Slot].
4. Select PCI Slot2:Wireless, then click [OK]. 5. Click Administrator Login. 6. Enter User ID = root Password = last six digits of the Mac (Ethernet) Address for the wireless card (under General Information on the Network Summary printout–see page 4), minus the punctuation marks. 7. Click [Skip]. 8. Select the [Network] tab.
9. Click [Wireless LAN] on the left side of the screen. 10. Make your selections: • Network Type = Infrastructure • Communication Mode = AUTO or 802.
– Shared Key (WEP) – WPA (Pre-Shared Security) 23 Configuration: Infrastructure Mode
– EAP (for more information on setting up EAP security, see “Setting Up EAP Using Web Browser” below). 11. Click [Submit].
Setting Up EAP Using Web Browser NOTES Certificates must be obtained separately by the network administrator before setting the printer for EAP. These instructions assume you have performed steps 1 through 10 under “Configuration Using Web Browser” , starting on page 19. For more information on EAP, see page 8.
To Use the Client Certificate 1. Select the Client Certificate setting. Note: Normally the SSL/TLS Certificate should NOT be selected. It is often not authenticated by the RADIUS Server because it does not contain Client Authentication in the Extend Key Usage attributes. If you select SSL/ TLS, the [Import] button disappears. 2. Click [Import. 3. Perform Steps 1 and 2, then click [OK]. The certification file is imported. When complete, a result window appears. 4. Click [Close].
5. Click [OK]. NOTE To view the certificate, open the EAP Setting window by clicking EAP, then click the newly added [View] button. 6. If you wish to add Server Authentication, see the next section. Otherwise, click [Submit].
1. Select [Authenticate Server] under [CA Certificate Setting]. The [Import] button appears. 2. Click [Import]. 3. Fill in (or browse to) the name of the certificate file to be imported, then click [OK]. The certification file is imported. When complete, a result window appears. 4. Click [Close].
5. Click [OK]. NOTE To view the certificate, open the EAP Setting window by clicking [EAP], then click the newly added [View] button. 6. Click [Submit].
Configuration Using AdminManager NOTE If you are using AdminManager to configure the wireless card, and you have not installed the utility on your computer, you will need the CD supplied with your printer to launch the utility. 1.
5. On the [General] tab, click [Change SLOT], then click [Yes]. 6. Referring to the Network Summary printout for the wireless card (under General Information), enter the last six digits of the Mac address as the password, then click [OK]. 7. Scroll over to the far right and select the [Wireless] tab. 8. Make your selections: • Network Type = Infrastructure • Communication Mode = AUTO or 802.
– Shared Key (WEP) – WPA (Pre-Shared Security) 32 Configuration: Infrastructure Mode
– EAP (for more information on setting up EAP security, see “Setting Up EAP Using Web Browser” below). 9. Click [Initialize].
Setting Up EAP Using AdminManager NOTES Certificates must be obtained separately by the network administrator before setting the printer for EAP. These instructions assume you have performed steps 1 through 8 under “Configuration Using AdminManager” , starting on page 30. For more information on EAP, see page 8.
To Use a Client Certificate 1. Select EAP under [Authentication], then click [EAP]. 2. Click [Certificate]. 3. Type in the name of the certificate file to be imported, or click [...] to browse to it. 4. Type in the password provided by the issuer of the certificate. 5. Click [Import]. 6. Click [OK] to confirm importing the file. The certification file is imported. When complete, a result window appears.
7. Click [OK]. To Add Server Authentication 1. Under [CA Certificate], type in the name of the certificate file to be imported, or click [...] to browse to it. 2. Click [Import]. 3. Click [OK] to confirm the import. The certification file is imported. When complete, a result window appears. 4. Click [OK], then click [Close].
5. Enter the user name to be distributed along with the certificate by the network administrator under [EAP User] and select [Authenticate Server]. then click [OK]. 6. Click [Apply] to save the settings to the wireless card. NOTE To view the certificates, click [EAP] on the [Wireless] tab, then click the newly added [View] button for the certificate you wish to see.
CONFIGURATION: TELNET Before starting, have the NEtwork Summary you printed for the wireless card handy: You will need the IP Address and Mac (Ethernet) Address from it to configure the card. The following assumes: • Windows 2000 Professional • IP Address = 111.222.333.444 • Ethernet Address = 00:11:22:33:44:55 Configuring Using Telnet 1. Go to the Windows command prompt. 2.
No. M E N U (level.1) Slot2: Wireless IEEE802.11g _____________________________________________ 1: Status / Information 2: Printer Config 3: Network Config 4: Security Config 5: Maintenance 99: Exit Setup Please select(1-99)? 4. Type 3 and hit Enter. No. M E N U (level.2) Slot2: Wireless IEEE802.11g _____________________________________________ 1: Common 2: TCP/IP 6: SNMP Trap 7: E-Mail Send 8: E-Mail Receive 9: SNTP 10: Wireless Settings 99: Back to prior menu Please select(1-99)? 5.
6. To set WEP, type 6 and hit Enter: No. M E N U (level.4) Slot2: Wireless IEEE802.11g _____________________________________________ 1: Key Size : 64 2: Key Index : 1 3: WEP Key 1 : 4: WEP Key 2 : 5: WEP Key 3 : 6: WEP Key 4 : 99: Back to prior menu Please select(1-99)? 7. To set EAP, type 7 and hit Enter: No. M E N U (level.4) Slot2: Wireless IEEE802.
CONFIGURATION: PRINTER CONTROL PANEL To make changes in the wireless card settings using the control panel: with Ready to Print on the display, press ENTER to switch to the Menu Mode. Use the ∇, ∆ and ENTER buttons to drill down to the Slot2 menu and make settings as follows: [Admin Setup] → [Password] → [Slot2: Wireless] → • • • • • • • • [Network Type] = Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure [Communication Mode] = Auto or 802.
TROUBLESHOOTING Here is some basic troubleshooting information. For more detailed information, check out http://my.okidata.com. PROBLEM SOLUTION(S) Communication is unstable. Communication speed may be decreased or the wireless connection may be broken due to obstacles or radio source of 2.4 GHz such as a microwave oven or cordless phone. • Check radio sources in the surrounding area. • Change the location or direction of the access point and printer.
PROBLEM SOLUTION(S) Connection problems for wireless devices. Problems with the access point devices or wireless computers. • Consult the FAQ information of the vendors for the access points and wireless computers. • Check that you have the latest firmware for access point devices. • Check that you have the latest drivers for the wireless computer. Access point device may be set to “High-Speed Mode.
PROBLEM SOLUTION(S) EAP authentication fails. Check the network configuration of the wireless card. • Make sure that IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway are all set correctly. • Ad-Hoc mode: IP Address cannot be obtained by DHCP. Check the network protocol: • The wireless card supports only TCP/IP protocol. • Ethernet and IPX/SPX are not supported. Check the configuration of the wireless card: • SSID, WEP Key and WPA Pre-Shared Key are all case sensitive.
