Sony Printer SX 215 User Manual
User’s Guide  
SX-200/SX-215  
User’s Manual  
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SH NW ...................................................................................................................................................................43  
SET NW AUTHtype ...............................................................................................................................................43  
SH NW AUTH ........................................................................................................................................................43  
SET NW CHannel ...................................................................................................................................................43  
SET NW ENC..........................................................................................................................................................43  
SH NW ENC ...........................................................................................................................................................44  
SET NW KEY# .......................................................................................................................................................44  
SET NW KEYVAL ................................................................................................................................................44  
SET NW MOde .......................................................................................................................................................44  
SET NW RAdio ......................................................................................................................................................44  
SH NW MODE .......................................................................................................................................................44  
SH NW RADio ........................................................................................................................................................45  
SET NW SPeed ......................................................................................................................................................45  
SH NW SPEED .......................................................................................................................................................45  
SET NW SSid ........................................................................................................................................................45  
Sets WLAN SSID.................................................................................................................................................45  
CL NW SSid ...........................................................................................................................................................45  
SET NW BSsid .......................................................................................................................................................45  
CL NW BSsid .........................................................................................................................................................45  
SH NW STATS .......................................................................................................................................................47  
SET NW CERTCN .................................................................................................................................................47  
SH NW CERTCN ....................................................................................................................................................47  
SET NW CERTCN2.................................................................................................................................................47  
SH NW CERTCN2...................................................................................................................................................48  
SET NW CERTEXP ................................................................................................................................................48  
Sets EAP Certificate Exponent value......................................................................................................................48  
SH NW CERTEXP ..................................................................................................................................................48  
SET NW CERTKEY ...............................................................................................................................................48  
SET NW ID .............................................................................................................................................................48  
SH NW ID.................................................................................................................................................................48  
SET NW PW ..........................................................................................................................................................49  
SET NW INAP .........................................................................................................................................................49  
SH NW INAP ...........................................................................................................................................................49  
SET NW REALM ..................................................................................................................................................49  
SH NW REALM ......................................................................................................................................................49  
SH NW WPAGROUP..............................................................................................................................................50  
SET NW WPAPSK ..................................................................................................................................................50  
SET NW WPATRACE ............................................................................................................................................50  
SET NW IROAM .....................................................................................................................................................50  
SH NW IROAM........................................................................................................................................................51  
SET NW DFS ...........................................................................................................................................................51  
SH NW DFS .............................................................................................................................................................51  
SET NW REGDOMain ............................................................................................................................................51  
SH NW REGDOMain ..............................................................................................................................................52  
SET NW WIRED......................................................................................................................................................52  
Port Commands.............................................................................................................................................................52  
Parallel Port Commands............................................................................................................................................54  
SH PORT..............................................................................................................................................................54  
SET PORT............................................................................................................................................................54  
SET PORT P1 ACKH .........................................................................................................................................54  
SET PORT P1 BIDir ............................................................................................................................................54  
SET PORT P1 ECP ..............................................................................................................................................54  
SET PORT P1 FSTB ............................................................................................................................................54  
SET PORT P1 INWT............................................................................................................................................54  
SET PORT P1 NBUF [ENable | DIsable] ............................................................................................................55  
SET PORT P1 NOINBUSY ................................................................................................................................55  
SET PORT P1 POLL ...........................................................................................................................................55  
SET PORT P1 PSTA ...........................................................................................................................................55  
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SET PORT P1 SOJBUSY ....................................................................................................................................55  
CL PORT <port> JOB ........................................................................................................................................55  
USB Port Commands................................................................................................................................................56  
SET PORT U1 PSTA ...........................................................................................................................................56  
SET PORT U1 NBUF [ENable | DIsable] ...........................................................................................................56  
Server Information Commands.....................................................................................................................................56  
SET SERVEr DEscription......................................................................................................................................56  
SET SERVEr NAme...............................................................................................................................................56  
SET SNMP GETCOMM .......................................................................................................................................56  
SET SNMP JETADmin ..........................................................................................................................................57  
SET SNMP SETCOMM1 .......................................................................................................................................57  
SET SNMP SETCOMM2 .......................................................................................................................................57  
SET SNMP CONtact .............................................................................................................................................57  
SET SNMP LOCation .............................................................................................................................................57  
SH SERIAL..............................................................................................................................................................57  
SH SERVEr..............................................................................................................................................................58  
SH SERVEr COunters.............................................................................................................................................58  
SH SNMP.................................................................................................................................................................58  
SH VErsion .............................................................................................................................................................58  
Zero..........................................................................................................................................................................58  
Service Commands.......................................................................................................................................................59  
SET SERVI <service name> BOT ..........................................................................................................................59  
SET SERVI <service name> EOT............................................................................................................................59  
SH SERVI STRings [string_num]............................................................................................................................59  
SET SERVI <service name> FIlter .........................................................................................................................59  
SH SERVI FILters....................................................................................................................................................60  
SET SERVI <service name> FMS ..........................................................................................................................60  
SET SERVI <service name> FRS .........................................................................................................................60  
SET SERVI <service name> IP ...............................................................................................................................60  
SET SERVI <service name> NAme .......................................................................................................................60  
SET SERVI <service name> POrt ........................................................................................................................60  
SET SERVI <service name> PRIority ....................................................................................................................61  
SH SERVI PRI [service_num].................................................................................................................................61  
SET SERVI <service name> RECeive ..................................................................................................................61  
SET SERVI <service name> TCP .........................................................................................................................61  
SET SERVI <service name> QUEUE.....................................................................................................................61  
SH SERVI SUMmary [service_num] .....................................................................................................................61  
String Commands..........................................................................................................................................................62  
SET STRing ............................................................................................................................................................62  
CL STRing ...............................................................................................................................................................62  
SH STRing [string_num]........................................................................................................................................62  
SH FILters................................................................................................................................................................62  
TCP/IP Commands.......................................................................................................................................................62  
SET IP ACcess .........................................................................................................................................................63  
SET IP RANge .........................................................................................................................................................63  
SH IP ACcess ...........................................................................................................................................................63  
SET IP ADdress ......................................................................................................................................................63  
SET IP ARP ENable................................................................................................................................................63  
SET IP BAnner.........................................................................................................................................................63  
SET IP CHKSUM.....................................................................................................................................................64  
SET IP BOot ............................................................................................................................................................64  
SET IP ENable..........................................................................................................................................................64  
SET IP FTIme...........................................................................................................................................................64  
SET IP FTP...............................................................................................................................................................64  
SET IP HTTP ..........................................................................................................................................................64  
SET IP KEepalive ....................................................................................................................................................64  
SET IP LPD ...........................................................................................................................................................65  
SET IP MEthod ......................................................................................................................................................65  
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SET IP PIng .............................................................................................................................................................65  
SET IP PRObe ........................................................................................................................................................65  
SET IP RARp............................................................................................................................................................65  
SET IP REtry ..........................................................................................................................................................65  
SET IP ROuter ........................................................................................................................................................65  
SET IP SUbnet .......................................................................................................................................................66  
SET IP TCP ............................................................................................................................................................66  
SET IP TELnet .........................................................................................................................................................66  
SET IP TFTP ............................................................................................................................................................66  
SET IP TImeout ......................................................................................................................................................66  
SET IP WIndow ...................................................................................................................................................66  
SH IP........................................................................................................................................................................67  
Firmware Update...........................................................................................................................................................68  
SET LOAd ENable..................................................................................................................................................68  
SET LOAd HOst ....................................................................................................................................................68  
SET LOAd IP .........................................................................................................................................................68  
SET LOAd SOftware ..............................................................................................................................................68  
SET LOAd TFTP ....................................................................................................................................................68  
SET LOAd XModem ...............................................................................................................................................68  
SH LOAd.................................................................................................................................................................69  
Other Commands.........................................................................................................................................................70  
SET DEFAULT........................................................................................................................................................70  
EXIT..........................................................................................................................................................................70  
SH FATal ...............................................................................................................................................................70  
CL FATal ...............................................................................................................................................................70  
SH FREE..................................................................................................................................................................70  
HElp <command>....................................................................................................................................................70  
INIT..........................................................................................................................................................................71  
SET PAssword ........................................................................................................................................................71  
SET POWERON .....................................................................................................................................................71  
SH POWERON........................................................................................................................................................71  
SET PROTect ..........................................................................................................................................................71  
CL PROTect ............................................................................................................................................................71  
SAVE.......................................................................................................................................................................71  
SH TEst....................................................................................................................................................................72  
UNPROTECT..........................................................................................................................................................72  
Netware Commands......................................................................................................................................................72  
SET NETW ADvertise .............................................................................................................................................72  
SET NETW ENable ................................................................................................................................................72  
SET NETW FRame .................................................................................................................................................72  
SET NETW NPrinter ...............................................................................................................................................72  
SET NETW PAssword .............................................................................................................................................72  
SET NETW POlling ...............................................................................................................................................73  
SET NETW QServer ................................................................................................................................................73  
SET NETW REscan .................................................................................................................................................73  
SET NETW SErver...................................................................................................................................................73  
CL NETW SErver....................................................................................................................................................73  
SH NETWare...........................................................................................................................................................74  
Email Printing Commands............................................................................................................................................74  
SET POP3 ADdress ................................................................................................................................................74  
SET POP3 ENable...................................................................................................................................................74  
SET POP3 POlling ..................................................................................................................................................74  
SET POP3 NAme .....................................................................................................................................................74  
SET POP3 PAssword ..............................................................................................................................................75  
SET POP3 TImeout ...............................................................................................................................................75  
SET SMTP ADdress ...............................................................................................................................................75  
SET SMTP ENable..................................................................................................................................................75  
SH POP3..................................................................................................................................................................76  
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SH SMTP.................................................................................................................................................................76  
DLC / NETBEUI Commands.......................................................................................................................................76  
SET DLC ENable......................................................................................................................................................76  
SET DLC TIMeout .................................................................................................................................................76  
SH DLC...................................................................................................................................................................77  
SET NetBEUI ENable..............................................................................................................................................77  
SET NETBIOS DOMain .........................................................................................................................................77  
SET NETBIOS MEthod ...........................................................................................................................................77  
SET NETBIOS PRimary..........................................................................................................................................77  
SET NETBIOS SEcondary ......................................................................................................................................77  
Appletalk Commands....................................................................................................................................................77  
SET APPletalk .........................................................................................................................................................77  
SET APPletalk ZOne ...............................................................................................................................................78  
Wireless Security Configuration...................................................................................................................................79  
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Section 1 – Product Overview  
Introduction  
SX-200 Series Print Servers allow you to share a printer equipped with a USB or parallel port on a wired  
or wireless network. The SX-200 print server supports and automatically senses both 100baseTX Fast  
Ethernet and 10baseT Ethernet network connections, and the SX-215 wireless version allows connections  
to 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless networks as well. The installation can be performed by the least-  
experienced users, while providing networking professionals with advanced features for configuration.  
Silex is confident that you will enjoy the many features of this print server. Refer to the Hardware  
Installation Guide provided in the product package for hardware setup information. For additional  
information on this product or for downloading firmware upgrades, visit the Silex web site at  
www.silexamerica.com.  
Package Contents  
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Silex Print Server  
Power supply adapter  
USB cable  
Hardware Installation Guide  
User’s Guide (this document)  
SX-200 Series Print Server Installation CD  
Desktop mounting kit  
Printer mounting kit  
IMPORTANT  
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Use Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher to view or print the PDF files contained on the CD.  
Fill out and return the electronic warranty provided on the SX-200 Series Print Server Installation  
CD.  
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About This User’s Guide  
This User’s Guide contains information on system requirements, basic troubleshooting, and instructions  
on the following:  
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Installing the print server hardware  
Configuring the print server for use on your network  
Windows print queue configuration  
Macintosh print queue configuration  
Windows™ System Requirements  
To configure the print server settings (wired and wireless versions) using the provided ExtendView  
Utility in Windows, your Windows-based system should include the following components:  
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A PC with a 133 MHz or higher processor  
Microsoft Windows operating system  
At least 64 MB of RAM (memory)  
At least 3 MB of free hard disk space to install the software  
A CD-ROM drive (to load the software)  
A PC equipped with a USB version 1.1 or 2.0 port  
An Internet connection (for online product registration)  
Other Operating System Requirements  
Users can access the configuration settings for the Serial Server through a standard web browser by  
entering the IP address the serial server obtains from a DHCP server. If your network does not have  
DHCP service, then enter the default static IP address of the Serial Server (192.0.0.192).  
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Wireless Print Server Requirements  
To print using the SX-215 wireless print server, you will need an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network  
consisting of either of the following:  
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An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless-enabled PC or Macintosh printing straight to the printer  
(Ad-Hoc or Peer-to-Peer Mode).  
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An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access point that allows wireless and wired Ethernet-  
enabled computers to print to the wireless print server.  
To configure and print to the wireless print server, you will need the following information from your  
wireless network administrator:  
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Wireless Mode used (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc)  
The SSID (service set identifier) for your wireless network.  
If you are using TCP/IP (recommended for Windows Networks) and are not connected to  
a DHCP server (for obtaining an IP Address automatically), you will need a unique IP Address for  
the wireless print server (for example: 192.168.1.14). If the wireless print server is not on the same  
IP subnet as the computers you are printing from, you will also need a subnet mask and a router  
(default gateway) address.  
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Wireless security settings  
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Print Server Components  
The print server includes the following components. Detailed descriptions of these components are  
provided below:  
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Power connector – The power supply cable plugs into this connector.  
Test button – Pressing this button for less than three seconds will print a test page on the  
printer. Pressing and holding this button for more than five seconds will reset the print server to  
factory default settings.  
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LED status indicators – used to indicate the operational states of the print server. Refer  
to the LED status light descriptions on the next page.  
Ethernet Port – This port is used for connecting the print server to a 10/100Base-TX  
Ethernet card, hub, router, or other wired access point for network access.  
Parallel port – The parallel port is used for connecting the print server to the IEEE 1284-  
compliant parallel port of your printer (parallel port models only).  
USB port – The USB port is used for connecting the print server to the USB 2.0 port of  
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your printer. You must use a standard USB A (print server side) to B (printer side) cable (USB port  
models only).  
NOTE: A USB 2.0 cable must be used to take full advantage of the high-speed USB 2.0 connection.  
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LED Indicators  
The front edge of the print server provides five Green/Orange LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) indicators for  
easy monitoring. The following table defines the function of each LED.  
Label  
Color  
State  
Status  
POWER  
GREEN  
OFF  
The device is not receiving power  
The device is ready  
Device error  
Green ON  
Green Blinking  
OFF  
10/100  
GREEN/ORANGE  
No Ethernet link  
100baseTX link  
Green ON  
Green Blinking  
Orange ON  
100baseTX data  
10baseT link  
Orange Blinking 10baseT data  
WIRELESS  
GREEN  
OFF  
Green ON  
Green Blinking  
OFF  
No wireless link  
Wireless link  
Wireless data  
USB  
GREEN/ORANGE  
No printer attached  
Printer ready  
(USB PORT  
MODELS  
Green ON  
Green Blinking  
Orange ON  
OFF  
Printer data  
ONLY)  
Printer error  
PARALLEL  
GREEN/ORANGE  
No device ID detected from printer  
Printer ready  
(PARALLEL  
PORT MODELS  
ONLY)  
Green ON  
Green Blinking  
Orange ON  
Printer data  
Printer error  
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Pushbutton Functions  
The front edge of the print server provides a momentary pushbutton that can be used to print a  
test/configuration page or reset the device to factory default settings.  
Action  
Function  
Press pushbutton for > 1/8 second but < 5  
seconds  
Prints a test/configuration page on each connected port  
Press pushbutton for > 5 seconds  
Resets the device configuration to factory defaults. The  
unit will reinitialize itself after updating the  
configuration memory.  
Factory Default Settings  
The SX-200 Series Print Server is shipped with a default configuration. The settings can be changed to  
suit specific installation requirements via the ExtendView Utility, or other SNMP-based utilities, the  
embedded Web server, or via a Telnet connection to the Print Server’s internal console. The factory  
default settings can be easily restored at any time by performing a cold reset (press and hold the  
pushbutton on the device for more than five seconds).  
Default Settings (wired and wireless print servers)  
Parameter  
Setting  
IP Address  
190.0.0.192  
TCP/IP Method AUTO (BootP and DHCP are enabled)  
Password access  
Wireless Default Settings (wireless print servers only)  
Parameter  
Wireless Mode  
RF Channel  
SSID  
Setting  
Ad-Hoc (peer-to-peer)  
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printer (lower case)  
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Section 2 – Hardware Installation  
Before You Begin  
Before installing the print server, make sure you have installed and set up your printer as described in the  
documentation that came with the printer and that your printer functions properly. SX-200 Series Print  
Servers support a parallel and/or USB connection to your printer.  
Hardware Installation (wired and wireless versions)  
NOTE: Be sure to review the hardware requirements in the previous section to ensure you have the necessary  
information before installing the print server.  
1.  
2.  
Write down the 12-digit MAC address printed on the label located on the bottom of the print  
server (for example: 004017023F96). You may need this number in order to configure the print  
server.  
Mount the print server on either the printer or the desktop:  
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Printer mount – attach the print server to a suitable location on the side or rear of your  
printer by applying an adhesive Velcro strip (provided in the printer mounting kit) to your printer  
and at the top of the print server as it is to be attached to your printer.  
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Desktop mount – attach the adhesive rubber feet (provided in the desktop mounting kit) to the  
bottom of the print server as shown below.  
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3.  
4.  
Connect the print server to your printer(s) using the USB and/or parallel port of your printer.  
For a USB connection, use a standard USB A (print server side) to B (printer side) cable. For a  
parallel connection, use an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel printer cable.  
Plug the print server power supply adapter into a suitable AC receptacle, and then plug the  
power supply cable into the print server. The print server will run through a sequence of power-up  
diagnostics for a few seconds.  
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If the print server is operating properly, the power LED will illuminate continuously  
(refer to page 1-5 for detailed LED status descriptions).  
If the power LED blinks continuously in a regular pattern, a problem exists. If this is the  
case, try powering the print server OFF and then ON again.  
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If the problem persists, refer to the Troubleshooting section in this User’s Guide.  
5.  
Connect the print server to your network through a switch or hub using a category 5 (CAT5)  
Ethernet cable. The print server’s IP address must be configured before a network connection is  
available. If your network offers DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), the print server will  
automatically search for a DCHP server upon power up and obtain an IP address. If your network  
does not offer DHCP, a static (fixed) IP address must be assigned (see your system administrator for  
assistance). In most cases, a fixed IP address is preferred because a DHCP server may not always  
assign the same IP address to the print server when the print server is powered ON.  
NOTE: The IP address must be within a valid range, unique to your network, and in the same subnet as your PC.  
NOTE: For wireless print servers, if a wired connection is established to the unit, the wireless link will be disabled.  
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Verifying the Connection to the Printer  
NOTE: Before attempting to print, it is very important to verify the connection between the print server and printer.  
If this connection is not working, you will not be able to print!  
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Verify that both the print server and the printer are powered on and ready, and that a USB or  
parallel printer cable is properly connected between the print server and printer.  
Print a test page by pressing the Test button once. If the connection is good, a test page will print  
on the printer. If nothing prints out, make sure that the printer cable is properly connected, your  
printer is on line, and that no error conditions exist with the printer (off line, paper jam, out of toner,  
etc.).  
NOTE: The test page will only work with printers that can directly print PCL, PostScript, or text. It will not work with  
some "Windows" printers like the HP DeskJet 820 (which performs the image rasterization in the PC), nor will it work  
with HP-GL/2 or RTL plotters (unless the PostScript option is installed). For such devices, you must print a job from  
an appropriate application program in order to test the print server-to-printer connection.  
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Section 3 – Configuration and Management  
Configuration Options  
SX-200 Series Print Servers (wired and wireless models) can be configured using a variety of options,  
some of which do not require any software installation on the host PC. The print server can be configured  
and managed via an Ethernet or wireless connection using the ExtendView Utility (recommended), the  
embedded web (HTTP) server pages, or the print server’s internal configuration console, which can be  
accessed via a Telnet connection. If you choose to use the silex ExtendView Utility (provided on the  
Print Server Installation CD), the software must be installed prior to use. Additional options for print  
server configuration and management are available as third-party utilities that can be downloaded from  
their respective web sites. If you are using a wireless print server, you can still configure it via an  
Ethernet connection or optionally configure it via a wireless connection.  
ExtendView Utility  
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used for advanced print server configuration, and allows you to configure for TCP/IP,  
Netware, AppleTalk, and the wireless settings (for wireless print server models only).  
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uses a 32-bit graphical user interface.  
works with Windows PCs running the TCP/IP protocol.  
included on the Print Server installation CD.  
can be downloaded from the silex web sites:  
USA: http://www.silexamerica.com  
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after installation, this utility can be run from the START menu.  
INSTALLING THE EXTENDVIEW UTILITY (WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMS):  
1. Ensure your PC is connected and has access to your network.  
2. Connect an available Ethernet cable from your network hub to the print server. Ensure the print  
server is powered on.  
3. Insert the CD supplied with your print server into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The CD  
should automatically start and display a menu screen. Click on Install Software.  
4. Select ExtendView, and then click on Install.  
Web Browser Interface  
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allows you to configure the print server with a standard web browser (e.g., Internet  
Explorer or Mozilla).  
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no additional software is needed on the system.  
can be used on any system that supports web browser capabilities.  
type the IP address into your web browser address bar to connect.  
the default password is ACCESS (all uppercase characters).  
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HP Web JetAdmin Utility  
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a web browser-based HP utility (e.g., Internet Explorer or Mozilla).  
can be downloaded from the HP web site http://www.hp.com.  
Configuration Console  
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a command-line-oriented console.  
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contains advanced features not available through ExtendView or the Web Browser  
Interface.  
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the default password is ACCESS.  
can be accessed via TELNET using the print server’s Ethernet connection.  
type HELP for a list of console commands.  
More detail on the command console can be found in the Command Console section  
towards the end of this manual.  
NOTE: When connected, press ENTER to get the “#” prompt, enter the password ACCESS (will not ‘ECHO’ on your  
screen), and press ENTER to get a “Local>” prompt (no response required for the “Enter Username>” prompt).  
When the “Local>” prompt appears, the console is ready to accept commands.  
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Configuring the Print Server via an Ethernet Connection  
For Microsoft Windows operating systems, the ExtendView Utility (provided on the Print Server  
Installation CD) is the recommended method of configuring one or more print servers on your network.  
Once the print server obtains an IP address (occurs automatically when the unit is powered ON and  
connected to a DHCP network), the ExtendView Utility’s auto-discovery feature will search for and  
locate all print servers on the network and then display the IP address for each discovered print server.  
For non-Windows operating systems such as Macintosh or Unix systems, a standard web browser (e.g.,  
Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla) can be used to access the configuration settings of the print server  
(refer to the next page, “Using the Web Browser Interface” instructions). No additional software is  
required.  
USING THE EXTENDVIEW UTILITY TO CONFIGURE THE PRINT SEVER (WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMS):  
1.  
2.  
Start the ExtendView Utility from the START Menu.  
When the Welcome screen appears, click on Next, choose any name for your View Name,  
select Automatically create a view with default settings, and then click on Finish.  
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4.  
5.  
Double-click on the print server that you want to use from the list. The default print server  
name is SLXxxxxxx (where xxxxxx is the last six digits of the MAC address from the label located  
on the back of the print server).  
If you are using TCP/IP (recommended for Windows) and you do not have a DHCP server  
(see note below), you will need to manually assign a valid IP Address (if you are not sure what IP  
address is valid, ask your network administrator), and then click on OK.  
Configure the 802.11b or 802.11g wireless settings (SX-215 wireless print server only). To  
operate on a wireless network, you must select your country or region from the drop-down list. This  
field designates the region of operation for which the wireless interface is intended. It may not be  
legal to operate the print server in a country/region other than the country/region shown in the drop-  
down list. You must also set the wireless mode (ad-hoc or infrastructure), SSID channel, and WEP  
encryption of the wireless print server to the same configuration as the wireless network you want the  
print server to communicate on. All nodes of a wireless network need to have the same settings in  
order to communicate with each other.  
.
.
.
wireless mode (ad-hoc or infrastructure)  
SSID channel  
wireless security settings  
More information can be found in the Wireless Security Configuration Section at the end of this  
manual.  
NOTE: It may not be legal to operate the print server in a country or region other than the country or region shown in  
the drop-down list. If your country or region is not listed, please check with your local government agency.  
NOTE: If you are using DHCP on your network, the print server should have acquired valid IP settings at this point  
and no further configuration is necessary. However, for most installations, a static IP address is preferred. If your  
DHCP server does not allow the print server to keep its assigned IP address permanently, then you must manually  
assign an IP address. In this case, use a static IP address outside the range reserved for DHCP (see your DHCP  
server documentation for details). To assign a static IP address, right-click on the print server in the menu, and then  
select Configuration. On the TCP/IP tab, under IP Address Resolution, select Set Permanent, and assign a valid  
static IP address for your network. Click on OK to save the new settings.  
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USING THE WEB BROWSER INTERFACE TO CONFIGURE THE PRINT SERVER (NON-WINDOWS SYSTEMS):  
To configure the print server using non-Windows operating systems (e.g., Unix systems), a standard web  
browser (e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) can be used to access the print server’s  
embedded Web (HTTP) server pages, which contain the print server’s configuration options. No  
additional software is required.  
1.  
2.  
Ensure your PC is connected and has access to your network.  
Connect an available Ethernet cable from your network hub to the print server. Ensure the print  
server is powered ON.  
3.  
4.  
With your printer and print server switched on and ready, press the test button on the print server  
to print a test page. The test page will display the current IP address assigned to the print server by  
your network DHCP service. If your network does not use DHCP, then the print server will have the  
default IP address of 192.0.0.192. In any case, your computer must use an IP address other than the  
one used by the print server in order to establish a connection between the two devices.  
Configure the 802.11b or 802.11g wireless settings (SX-215 wireless print server only). To  
operate on a wireless network, you must select your country or region from the drop-down list. This  
field designates the region of operation for which the wireless interface is intended. It may not be  
legal to operate the print server in a country/region other than the country/region shown in the drop-  
down list. You must also set the wireless mode (ad-hoc or infrastructure), SSID channel, and WEP  
encryption of the wireless print server to the same configuration as the wireless network you want the  
print server to communicate on. All nodes of a wireless network need to have the same settings in  
order to communicate with each other.  
5.  
From the host computer, open a standard web browser (e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer or  
Netscape Navigator), enter the IP address of the print server into the address bar of the web browser,  
and then press Enter. The Web Browser Utility will be displayed, allowing you to configure the print  
server. The menu selections are displayed on the left side of the screen, and the individual settings  
are located at the top of the screen. Use the browser’s Forward and Back buttons to navigate to the  
sub pages where you can configure the print server’s settings.  
NOTE: It may not be legal to operate the print server in a country or region other than the country or region shown in  
the drop-down list in ExtendView. If your country or region is not listed, check with your local government agency.  
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USING A THE INTERNAL COMMAND CONSOLE TO CONFIGURE THE PRINT SERVER:  
The command console can be accessed using a Telnet connection via an Ethernet connection. To use a  
Telnet connection, follow these steps:  
1.  
2.  
Ensure the print server is connected via an Ethernet cable to the host computer.  
From the Windows Start menu, click on Run, and then type the following command (where  
x.x.x.x. is the IP address of the print server.  
telnet X.X.X.X  
After a connection is established, press RETURN or ENTER to get the ‘#’ prompt, enter the  
password ACCESS (it will not ‘echo’ on your screen), and type anything in response to the Enter  
Username> prompt. When you get the Local> prompt, you are ready to enter commands. Type  
Help for a list of console commands.  
First-Time Configuration of the Wireless Print Server Using 802.11b or  
802.11g (SX-215 wireless print server only)  
It is recommended that you initially configure the print server via a wired connection. However, if you  
choose to configure the wireless print server for the first time from a computer via an 802.11b or 802.11g  
wireless connection, you will need to temporarily change the settings on your computer to match the  
default settings of the print server as follows:  
.
.
.
Wireless Mode: Ad-Hoc (sometimes referred to as Peer-to-Peer)  
Channel: 11  
SSID (or wireless network name): printer  
NOTE: It is not necessary to change your computer’s settings if you are configuring the print server’s settings via  
an Ethernet connection.  
You should now be able to configure your print server using either the ExtendView Utility or the  
Web Browser Configuration as described in the previous sections. For wireless security  
configuration, see  
NOTE: Be sure to set your PC back to its original wireless settings after you finish configuring the wireless print  
server.  
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Windows Print Queue Configuration  
On Windows systems, Silex recommends using the Windows Standard TCP/IP Port for printing. Below is  
instructions for setting up your printer port on Windows systems. Please note that TCP/IP must be  
installed on your system, and that screenshots may vary depending on which version of Windows you are  
using. If you are using Windows 95, 98, or ME, Silex recommends to use the ExtendNet TCP/IP Printer  
Port monitor which can be downloaded from the technical support section of the website  
(www.silexamerica.com).  
Adding the Standard TCP/IP Port  
Click on Start, then Printers and Faxes (you might need to go into Control panel first depending on  
which version of Windows you are on) to bring up the Printers and Faxes window. Click on Add a  
printer to begin the printer installation process. The Add Printer Wizard screen will appear as  
below, click Next.  
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Select the local printer, as shown below, and click Next.  
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Select the 'Create a new port' option (note, your screen may look different depending on which version of  
Windows you are using) and choose 'Standard TCP/IP Port' from the drop down menu as shown below.  
Click Next.  
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The 'Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard' will start as shown below. Click Next.  
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Macintosh Print Queue Configuration  
Silex Print Servers support the AppleTalk protocol running over Ethernet (also known as EtherTalk).  
This capability allows Macintosh computers to print jobs to a printer simultaneously with jobs from  
Windows, UNIX, NetWare, and other computers.  
NOTE: silex Print Servers are also compatible with the Macintosh TCP/IP Printer option in the Print Center as long  
as you have a valid IP Address configured (refer to the section “Configuring your print server”). Enter the IP  
Address of the print server for the “Printer’s Address”, and make sure the “Use default queue on server” option is  
checked, and select your correct “Printer Model”.  
silex print server AppleTalk capabilities allow a printer to appear as a shareable printer node on an  
AppleTalk Phase 2 network. The print server broadcasts information to Macintoshes on the network, and  
automatically appears in the Print Center or Chooser of each Macintosh. Application programs (such as  
Microsoft Word, Excel, PageMaker, etc.) can print without modification or special software on the  
Macintosh.  
MACINTOSH CONFIGURATION (OS 8.X AND 9.X):  
Identify the printer to which the print server is connected, and install the printer driver.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Verify that Ethernet is enabled from the Network Control Panel or AppleTalk Control Panel.  
At a Macintosh workstation, from the Apple menu, open the Chooser.  
If the Chooser window displays an AppleTalk zone list, select the necessary zone. Click on the  
icon for the printer driver you are going to use. If you have a Postscript printer, you can use the  
LaserWriter driver.  
4.  
5.  
Select the print server name (the default is SLXxxxxxx_P1_AT, where "xxxxxx" are the last six  
digits of the Ethernet address.).  
Close the Chooser. You can now print to the printer using any standard Macintosh application  
program.  
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MACINTOSH CONFIGURATION (OS 10.X)  
1.  
If you have not done so already, set the name of your computer by going to the Applications  
folder*, selecting System Preferences, and then Sharing. Type in the computer name in the Network  
Identity section (you can also set the IP address here if you want).  
2.  
3.  
Turn on Ethernet and AppleTalk by clicking on the Applications folder and clicking on Network.  
Next to Configure: select Built-in Ethernet (you can leave the Location: setting as Automatic).  
Click on the AppleTalk tab; ensure the box next to Make AppleTalk Active is checked. If  
necessary, select the appropriate AppleTalk Zone (you can leave the Configure: setting as  
Automatic).  
4.  
Now go to the Applications folder, open the Utilities folder, and select Print Center. The Printer  
List will appear (it will be empty if you have no printers configured). Click on Add Printer..., and  
then select AppleTalk instead of Directory Services.  
5.  
6.  
All of the available AppleTalk printers on the network should appear. Click on the one you wish  
to add, and then click Add. The printer will now appear in the Printer List.  
To print from an application program, go to File and then Print, select the desired printer, and  
then click on Print.  
*NOTE: The Applications folder can generally be reached by double-clicking on the Macintosh HD icon on the  
desktop.  
NOTE: silex print servers are also compatible with the Macintosh TCP/IP Printer option in the Print Center as long as  
you have a valid IP Address configured (refer to the section “Configuring your print server”). Enter the IP Address of  
the print server for the “Printer’s Address”, and make sure the “Use default queue on server” option is checked, and  
select your correct “Printer Model”.  
Configuring to Print Using TCP/IP (OS 10.x)  
1.  
2.  
From the System Dock, click on the Print Center icon, and then click on Add.  
Select IP Printing and enter the IP address of the device. Make sure that Use Default Queue on  
Server option is checked.  
3.  
Select the appropriate Printer model, and then click on Add. The printer is now ready to accept  
jobs.  
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Section 4 – Troubleshooting  
Introduction  
This section describes procedures for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the print server,  
and is divided into the following sections:  
.
.
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Installation Problems  
Intermittent Problems  
Protocol-Specific Troubleshooting  
If you have followed the steps in this section and you believe that you have a defective print server, then  
please refer to Section 5 – Where to Get Help for information on returning defective products.  
Printing Problems  
If you cannot print to the print server after you install it, check the following:  
.
Make sure that the printer is powered on and is on-line, and that all cables are securely  
plugged in.  
If the printer initializes successfully but you cannot print, the problem could be one of the following:  
.
.
There is a problem with the interface between the print server and the printer.  
There is a problem with the network connection or cabling.  
.
There is a queue setup problem, a print server setup problem, or other protocol-related  
problem.  
Checking the Interface between the Print Server and the Printer:  
1.  
Ensure that the print server is securely plugged into the printer.  
2.  
After the printer is powered ON, wait until the printer initializes, and then print a self-test page by  
pushing the Test button on the back of the print server for approximately one second.  
NOTE: Pushing the Test button for more than five seconds will restore the factory default configuration settings.  
.
If the self-test does not print, then there is possibly a hardware problem. Double-check the  
connections. If you still cannot print, then make sure that your printer is capable of printing text,  
PCL or PostScript (the self-test will not work unless one of these is supported). The only way to  
test such printers is to use an application program with the correct printer drivers.  
.
The following are some examples of printers that do not support direct printing of text files:  
.
Some Windows printers (usually low-end inkjet printers) perform all the image  
rasterization in the printer driver, so the printer only understands a raw image file.  
.
Many plotters only support HP-GL/2, RTL, or proprietary languages.  
.
If you are getting distorted printouts, try printing using the generic/text printer driver.  
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If the self-test page prints successfully but you cannot print a job or you get distorted printouts, make sure  
the printer is set for the correct Page Description Language. Most new printers support AUTO mode,  
which means that they will automatically switch between PCL and PostScript. However, older printers  
like the LaserJet II, LaserJet III, and LaserJet IIISi require that the printer be set to the desired language  
through the printer control panel. Also, verify that you have set up the drivers correctly on the  
workstation. Some printers, like the Epson Stylus, require special drivers and will not print if standard  
PCL or PostScript drivers are used.  
Checking the Network Connection and Cabling:  
If the self-test page prints but you cannot print documents, first check the network connection and  
cabling.  
.
If the appropriate LEDs are not on, there is probably a bad 10baseT or 100baseTX cable,  
or the hub port is bad. If possible, try a different cable and hub port, or try connecting a different  
device to the cable.  
.
If you are using a hub, verify that the hub port is good by trying the print server on a  
different port.  
.
If you have a bridge or router located between the print server and the host computer,  
make sure that the device is set up to allow the print server to send and receive data from the host.  
For example, a bridge can be set up to only allow certain types of Ethernet addresses to pass  
through (a process known as filtering); therefore, such a bridge must be configured to allow print  
server addresses. Likewise, a router can be set up to pass only certain protocols, so be sure that  
the desired protocol can be passed through to the print server. In the case of routers, also make  
sure that the protocol is routable (LAT, NetBEUI, and DLC/LLC are not routable).  
.
If the job exists in the queue but does not print, ensure that you are not trying to print a  
text job to a PostScript printer. If you have a printer that is capable of automatic language  
switching, ensure that the printer is not forced into PostScript mode.  
.
Make sure that you are not trying to perform an illegal operation, such as attempting to  
print a legal-size form when the printer only supports 8.5" x 11" paper.  
Troubleshooting Windows Problems  
If you are having trouble printing with Windows, ensure you can ping the print server using the DOS  
command PING ipaddress, where ipaddress is the IP address of the print server. If you cannot ping  
the print server, you will not be able to print.  
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Troubleshooting Network Configuration Problems  
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If you are using TCP/IP, make sure that your computer and the print server are on the  
same IP segment or can reach each other with a PING command from the host. The IP address  
you assign to the print server must be on the same logical network as your host computers (e.g., if  
your computer has an IP address of 192.189.207.3, the print server should have an IP of  
192.189.207.x, where x is an integer between 1 and 254), or you must properly configure your  
router address to work with the print server.  
.
If your print server is set to Auto or DHCP for obtaining an IP address, it is possible that  
the print server’s IP address can change. Either configure your DHCP server to give the print  
server a permanent lease, or configure the print server to be on a STATIC address outside the  
scope of DHCP addresses.  
.
The problem may be the result of mismatched or duplicate IP addresses. Verify that the  
IP address is correctly loaded into the print server (via the self-test page or through the remote  
console) and make sure that no other nodes on the network have this address (duplicate addresses  
are the biggest cause of TCP/IP printing problems). If the address is not correct, then verify that  
the loading procedure was properly executed.  
.
Also verify that the host computer and the print server are either on the same subnet (for  
example, if the print server has a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, the host must have the same  
subnet mask) or that the router is properly configured to pass data between the two devices.  
.
If the wrong IP address is loaded, check your network for file servers that have DHCP,  
BOOTP, or rarp enabled, and make sure that these file servers are not set up to load IP addresses  
into the print server.  
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Troubleshooting Wireless Configuration Problems  
.
Make sure your computer’s wireless adapter and/or access point is configured properly  
and note the settings, paying special attention to the wireless mode, SSID or network name, WEP  
or security, and IP address settings so you can configure your print server to the same wireless  
settings.  
.
Make sure the radio mode is configured properly for 802.11g if auto mode is not  
connecting properly.  
.
Make sure you have a good wireless signal from your PC and from the print server, that  
the print server is within range (90 meters or 300 feet), and that it is away from metal objects and  
other devices that generate radio signals (like Bluetooth, Cordless Phones, and Microwave  
ovens).  
.
Make sure your computer is set to infrastructure mode if you are connecting through an  
access point, or ad-hoc (802.11) if you are connecting to the print server without an access point.  
See the documentation for your wireless adapter for details.  
.
If you want to use WEP encryption or password protection for your wireless network,  
and your wireless adapter or access point normally uses a password or passphrase instead of  
WEP, it should allow you to enter 0x followed by a ten digit (for 40-bit or 64-bit WEP) or  
twenty-six digit (for 128-bit WEP) key in hexadecimal format (0-9 or A-F).  
.
If you are using ad-hoc (peer to peer) mode and are experiencing slow performance or are  
having intermittent problems connecting, try changing the RF channel of your wireless network.  
Refer to your wireless adapter and/or access point documentation for more information. It is  
recommended that you change the RF channel to at least three channels lower or higher than any  
other wireless networks within range. The RF channel can be changed via the ExtendView  
Utility or the Web Browser Configuration Utility for the print server.  
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Section 5 – Where to Get Help  
Silex offers several customer support options to assist you in the event you experience difficulties with  
your print server, including telephone support, repair services, and warranty.  
The worldwide web site provides a quick and easy way to answer many common technical questions. It  
includes a wide variety of technical support tips, as well as copies of product manuals, product literature,  
and firmware load images. The web site is located at www.silexamerica.com.  
Your first point of contact for technical support is the Distributor or Dealer from whom you bought your  
product. They are familiar with your needs, and will generally be able to provide you with the fastest and  
most comprehensive support.  
If your Distributor or Dealer is unable to answer your questions or is for some reason not available, then  
contact silex directly at (801) 748-1199. Or you can send an e-mail to: [email protected] .  
Before contacting Technical Support, please refer to the troubleshooting suggestions or the web site in  
this manual to isolate any problems, and be sure to write down any error messages. Also, make sure that  
you have the serial number of the product (located on the product label on the card).  
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Returning Products  
If you need to return a product for any reason (failures, incorrect shipments, etc.), follow the steps below:  
1.  
Contact the Technical Support group at (801) 748-1199 to request a Return Goods  
Authorization (RGA) number.  
2. Be prepared with the serial number of the unit you are returning. You will be asked  
for the serial number to verify warranty coverage.  
Please record these serial numbers in the space provided below for future reference.  
Print Server Model #: ________________________________  
Print Server S/N: ____________________________________  
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Appendix A – Safety and Regulatory Notices  
Information for United States Users: SX-200  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio and television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
.
.
.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver,  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of  
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
The radiated output power of the print server is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.  
Nevertheless, print server shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during  
normal operation is minimized.  
To satisfy RF exposure requirements, this device and its antenna(s) must operate with a separation  
distance of at least 20 centimeters from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction  
with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users must be provided with specific operating instructions for  
satisfying RF exposure compliance.  
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Declaration of Conformity (FCC): SX-200  
According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards  
and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers:  
We:  
Located at:  
Silex Technology America, Inc.  
157 West 7065 South  
Salt Lake City, UT 84047, USA  
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of  
the FCC rules as a Class B digital device FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Each product marketed, is  
identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards. Records  
maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation  
accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR §2.909.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
Trade Name:  
Type of Product:  
Model:  
Silex  
Ethernet print server  
SX-200 Series  
Silex Technology America, Inc. hereby declares that the equipment specified above conforms to the  
above requirements.  
Standards used and met in the assessment:  
.
EN55022: 1998 Class B; CFR Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Subpart C, and Subpart E.  
Information for Canadian Users (IC notice): SX-200  
The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canada technical  
specifications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not  
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation of the device.  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment  
Regulations.  
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and  
away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment that is installed outdoors is subject to  
licensing.  
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dB. Antenna  
having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna  
impedance is 50 ohms.  
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen  
than the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than the required for successful  
communication.  
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Information for European Users: SX-200  
The SX-200 print server is in compliance with the Class B Information Technology Equipment  
requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999/5/EC. The limits for Class B  
equipment were derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against  
interference with licensed communications devices. The internal function is a radio device using the 2.4  
GHz frequency band (2.400GHz - 2.4845 GHz) and 5. GHz frequency band ( 5.150GHz - 5.825GHz). It  
is intended for wireless communication with other 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g-enabled devices in an  
indoor environment.  
The use of 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless technology in certain countries may be restricted.  
Before using 802.11x products, please confirm with the frequency management authority in the country  
where you plan to use it. Many countries allow indoor use only. In Italy, general authorization is  
required if used outside. In France, the use of certain channels is restricted outdoors. In some situations  
or environments, the use of 802.11x wireless technology might be restricted by the proprietor of the  
building or responsible representatives of the organization, for example, in airplanes, in hospitals or in  
any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or  
identified as harmful.  
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use in a specific organization or environment, you are  
encouraged to ask for authorization to use 802.11x wireless technology prior to switching it on. Consult  
your physician or the manufacturer of personal medical devices (pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.) regarding  
any restrictions on the use of 802.11x wireless technology.  
Silex cannot be responsible for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-  
recommended modification of the product.  
Declaration of Conformity (CE): SX-200  
Manufacturer: Silex Technology America, Inc.  
157 West 7065 South  
Salt Lake City, UT 84047, USA  
Telephone: (801) 748-1199  
Product: Ethernet print server  
Model No.: SX-200 Series  
Silex technology america, Inc., Inc. hereby declares that the above-referenced product, to which this  
declaration relates, in is conformity with the provisions of:  
Council Directives 1999/5/EC (March 9, 1999), Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal  
Equipment.  
Standards used and met in the assessment:  
•
•
•
•
EN301 489-1 (V1.5.1, 2004-11)  
EN301 489-17 (V1.2.1, 2002-08)  
EN300 328 (V1.5.1, 2004-08)  
EN60950  
The documents required by this Directive are maintained at the corporate headquarters of Silex  
Technology America, Inc., 157 West 7065 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84047, USA  
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Declaration of Conformity (FCC): SX-215  
Silex Technology America, Inc, located at 157 West 7065 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84047, USA, (801)  
748-1199 declares this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A  
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the  
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.  
Trade Name: Silex Technology America, Inc  
Product: Ethernet and Wireless 802.11b and 802.11g enabled print server  
Model: SX-215  
FCC ID: N6C-SX10WG  
Standards used and met in the assessment:  
EN55022: 1998 Class A; CFR Title 47, Part 15, Subpart B, Subpart C and Subpart E  
The user is cautioned that changes and modification made to the equipment without the approval of  
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
To satisfy RF exposure requirements, this device and its antenna(s) must operate with a separation  
distance of at least 20 centimeters from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction  
with any other antenna or transmitter.  
Information for Canadian Users (IC Notice): SX-215  
The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canada technical  
specifications were met. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not  
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
IC: 4908A-SX10WG  
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment  
Regulations.  
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dB. Antenna  
having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna  
impedance is 50 ohms.  
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen  
that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than the required for successful  
communication.  
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To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and  
away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment that is installed outdoors is subject to  
licensing.  
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Appendix B – Updating Firmware  
Loading New Firmware (Using the TCP/IP Update Utility)  
The silex print server’s internal firmware can be easily updated as updates become available. Please visit  
the silex web site for more information on how to download the latest firmware updates at  
www.silexamerica.com. Updating the print server’s firmware will not change any user-defined  
configuration options.  
1.  
Run the Update utility for TCP/IP. The About Update for TCP/IP window will be displayed.  
Click on OK to continue. The Select Update File window will be displayed.  
2.  
Select UpdateFiles (*.bin) file type, locate the print server bin file, and then click on Open. A  
window will be displayed (see next page) showing the file(s) you have selected including the revision  
level and date code for each file.  
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3.  
Verify that the file(s) are correct, and then click on OK. The utility will start searching for  
qualified print servers present on the network.  
4.  
When the search process is complete, click on OK to continue. A list of discovered devices will  
be displayed.  
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5.  
Select the desired print server to be upgraded, click on the green icon, or click on UPDATE   
START. The firmware update process will begin automatically as soon as the print server is ready.  
6.  
When the print server is ready, the firmware upgrade will begin. The IP address of the print  
server as well as the file you are loading will be displayed.  
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7.  
The update log will be displayed when the update process is finished. Click on Close to continue.  
Loading New Firmware (Macintosh OS-X)  
NOTE: To upgrade your print server’s firmware from operating systems other than Windows or Macintosh, refer to  
the Print server Administrator’s Guide (provided in PDF format on the Print Server Installation CD).  
1.  
If you are using the Macintosh OS-X operating system, download the firmware file to your  
desktop.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Go to the terminal command prompt and type cd desktop.  
Type tftp <enter the IP address of the print server>, and then press Enter (e.g., tftp 192.168.0.4).  
Type binary, and then press Enter.  
At the tftp> prompt, type put <firmware file name> <password of the print server> (example: put  
ppusb.bin access).  
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Command console access information  
silex servers support a sophisticated command-line oriented console for configuration and management. The console  
includes some features that are not available through other configuration methods. The console can be accessed via  
TELNET, the server’s serial port (if applicable), or through the ADMIN web page using the web browser interface.  
The general configuration procedure is the same regardless of which method is used. This document describes the  
console commands available from the command console for silex servers. All commands may not be applicable  
towards your product.  
The general configuration procedure is the same, regardless of which method is used.  
Telnet Command Console Access  
To connect to the print server using TELNET on UNIX, Windows, or most other TCP/IP systems, type the  
following command at the command prompt:  
TELNET ipaddress  
Where ipaddress is the IP address of the silex server. When you are connected, press RETURN or ENTER to get the  
"#" prompt, enter the password (ACESS is the default, it will not echo on your screen as you type), Hit ENTER  
until you get the Local>prompt. You are now ready to enter commands.  
Serial Port Command Console Access  
Attach a null modem serial cable to the DB9 serial port of the print server, and the other side to the COM port on  
your computer. Start a terminal emulation program (for example, HyperTerminal on Windows systems). Make sure  
you are connecting with the relevant COM port on from your PC and use the following settings for the connection:  
BITS PER SECOND:  
DATA BITS:  
PARITY:  
115200  
8
NONE  
STOP BITS:  
FLOW CONTROL:  
1
NONE  
Once connected, hit ENTER until you get a Local>prompt. You are now ready to enter commands.  
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Network Commands  
This group of commands configures network parameters  
SH NW  
Displays summary network information  
sample output:  
WiFi Mode = INFRASTRUCTURE  
WiFi SSID: silex  
Speed = 11  
Regulatory Domain = 704  
WiFi FW Ver = 1F 1.7.1  
AP density = LOW  
TTLS is Disabled  
WEP is Disabled  
Link DOWN  
SET NW AUTHtype  
Sets WLAN Authentication type  
SET NW AUTHtype [OPEN |SHARED | TTLS | LEAP | PEAP | WPA-PSK]  
(default = Open System)  
SH NW AUTH  
Shows the wireless authentication type  
sample output:  
Authentication type= OPEN SYSTEM  
SET NW CHannel  
Sets WLAN ad-hoc channel number  
SET NW CHannel n  
n =  
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,100,104,108,112,116,120,124,1  
28,132,136,140,149,153,157,161,165  
Infrastructure mode)  
(default = 11, this value is ignored in  
SET NW ENC  
Sets WLAN Encryption Mode. Supported modes are none, 64 bit WEP, 128 bit WEP, and TKIP (WPA).  
SET NW ENC [DIsable | 64 | 128 | WPA | WPA2 | WPA2-WPA | Dynamic WEP ]  
(default = Disable)  
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SH NW ENC  
Shows the wireless encryption mode  
sample output:  
WiFi encryption is Disabled  
Note:  
The deprecated command SH NW WEP will also display this information  
SET NW KEY#  
Selects WLAN WEP key entry  
SET NW KEY#  
n = 1-4  
n
(default = 1)  
SET NW KEYVAL  
Sets the currently selected WLAN WEP key entry to the hex value given.  
SET NW KEYVAL <key>  
key=10 or 26 hex characters (default=<null>)  
SET NW MOde  
Sets WLAN mode  
SET NW MOde <mode>  
[Infrastructure | Ad-Hoc] (default = Infra)  
SET NW RAdio  
Sets WLAN Radio Mode  
SET NW RAdio <mode>  
[ 802.11a | 802.11b-g | 802.11a-b-g] (default = 802.11b-g)  
SH NW MODE  
Shows the wireless operating mode  
sample output:  
Wifi mode = AD-HOC (802.11)  
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SH NW RADio  
Shows the selected radio mode of operation  
sample output:  
Radio mode is 802.11b  
SET NW SPeed  
Sets maximum WLAN speed  
SET NW SPeed n  
n = 1,2,5.5,6,9,11,12,18,24,48,54 (default = 54)  
SH NW SPEED  
Show the maximum wireless data speed in megabits per second  
sample output:  
Speed = 11  
SET NW SSid  
Sets WLAN SSID  
SET NW SSid <name>  
User defined  
(default = printer)  
CL NW SSid  
Clears the SSID value so the server will connect to any AP.  
CL NW SSid  
SET NW BSsid  
Sets WLAN BSSID (connect to a specific access point’s mac address)  
SET NW BSsid <value>  
User defined (MAC Address)  
CL NW BSsid  
Clears the BSSID value so the server uses just SSID and not a specific AP.  
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CL NW BSsid  
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SH NW STATS  
Show the network I/O statistics  
sample output:  
WiFi statistics:  
TX Unicast frames: 0  
TX Multicast frames: 0  
TX Fragments: 0  
TX Unicast octets: 0  
TX Multicast octets: 0  
TX Deferred: 0  
TX Single retry frames: 0  
TX Multiple retry frames: 0  
TX Retry limit exceeded: 0  
TX Discards: 0  
RX Unicast frames: 0  
RX Multicast frames: 0  
RX Fragments: 0  
RX Unicast octets: 0  
RX Multicast octets: 0  
RX FCS errors: 0  
RX Discards no buffer: 0  
TX Discards wrong SA: 0  
RX Discards WEP undecr: 0  
RX Msg in msg fragments: 0  
RX Msg in Bad msg fragments: 0  
SET NW CERTCN  
Sets EAP Common Name  
SET NW CERTCN <name>  
User defined (default=<null>)  
SH NW CERTCN  
Shows the value of the first common name check string  
sample output:  
Common name 1  
Note: the default for this string is a null (blank) string  
Note: The deprecated command SH NW TTCN will also return this information.  
SET NW CERTCN2  
Sets second EAP Common Name  
SET NW CERTCN2 <name>  
User defined (default=<null>)  
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SH NW CERTCN2  
Shows the value of the second common name check string  
sample output:  
Common name 2  
Note: the default for this string is a null (blank) string  
SET NW CERTEXP  
Sets EAP Certificate Exponent value  
SET NW CERTEXP <exponent>  
User defined  
(default = 10001 Hex)  
SH NW CERTEXP  
Shows the value of the certificate exponent  
sample output:  
65537 (10001h)  
Note: The deprecated command SH NW TTEXP will also return this information.  
SET NW CERTKEY  
Sets EAP Root Key  
SET NW CERTKEY <key value>  
User defined  
SET NW ID  
Sets Authentication User ID This may include the realm, separated by a ‘@’ character.  
SET NW ID <user id>  
(default = anonymous)  
SH NW ID  
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Shows the value of the authentication ID (including realm, if present)  
sample output:  
anonymous@somewhere  
Note: The default realm is a null (blank) string  
Note: The deprecated command SH NW TTID will also return this information.  
SET NW PW  
Sets the password used for the 802.1x EAP authentication, if enabled.  
SET NW PW <password>  
(default = anonymous)  
SET NW INAP  
Sets EAP Inner-Authentication protocol  
SET NW INAP [PAP|MSCHAP_V2]  
(default = PAP)  
SH NW INAP  
Shows the selected inner authentication mode  
sample output:  
Authentication protocol = PAP  
Note: the deprecated command SH NW TTAP will also return this information.  
SET NW REALM  
Sets the realm portion of the 802.1x EAP authentication ID This may also be set with the ID command.  
SET NW REALM <realm>  
(default = <null>)  
SH NW REALM  
Shows the realm associated with the authentication ID, if any.  
sample output:  
somewhere  
Note: The default realm is a null (blank) string  
Note: The deprecated command SH NW TTRE will also return this information.  
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SET NW WPAGROUP  
Enable or disable WPA group key mode. If enabled, this allows group keys to be used for data link encryption.  
SET NW WPAGROUP [ENABLE | DISABLE]  
(default = disabled)  
SH NW WPAGROUP  
Shows the state of the allow WPA group keys flag  
sample output:  
WPA-GROUP Disabled  
SET NW WPAPSK  
Sets the WPA PSK pass phrase or hex key. This value is only used if the authentication mode is WPA-PSK. The  
argument to this command is either a pass phrase of 8-63 characters, or exactly 64 hex characters representing the  
256 bit PSK value.  
SET NW WPAPSK <key>  
(default = “silex Group”)  
SET NW WPATRACE  
Sets the WPA trace level. note: this command is for diagnostic purposes only, and should not normally be used as  
the trace can affect performance. A value of 0 disables the trace.  
SET NW WPATRACE nn  
(default = 0)  
SET NW IROAM  
International Roaming (802.11d)  
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This controls whether the radio frequencies are set based on the radio configuration, or information from the access  
point it connects to. Disabled means the radio defaults are used. Flexible means the access point settings are used if  
present, but if not the radio default is used. Strict means the access point must provide regulatory frequency  
information..  
SET NW IROAM [ DISable | STRICT | FLEXible ]  
(default = FLEXIBLE)  
SH NW IROAM  
Shows what International Roaming setting is currently configured.  
sample output:  
International Roaming = Flexible  
SET NW DFS  
Dynamic Frequency Select (802.11h)  
This controls whether the available radio frequencies are set based on the radio configuration, or information from  
the access point it connects to. Disabled means the radio defaults are used. Flexible means the access point settings  
are used if present, but if not the radio default is used. Strict means the access point must provide frequency control  
information...  
SET NW DFS [ DISable | STRICT | FLEXible ]  
(default = DISABLED)  
SH NW DFS  
Shows what Dynamic Frequency Select is currently configured.  
sample output:  
International Roaming = Flexible  
SET NW REGDOMain  
This field displays the region of operation for which the wireless interface is intended. Note that the possible  
countries are pulled from the radio card and may differ depending on what card is used.  
SET NW REGDOMain <country>  
country = “xxx”, where xxx =  
{ "US " , REGDOM_TEXT_US },  
{ "USI" , REGDOM_TEXT_US_INDOOR },  
{ "AU " , REGDOM_TEXT_AUSTRALIA },  
{ "AT " , REGDOM_TEXT_AUSTRIA },  
{ "ATI" , REGDOM_TEXT_AUSTRIA_INDOOR },  
{ "BE " , REGDOM_TEXT_BELGIUM },  
{ "BEI" , REGDOM_TEXT_BELGIUM_INDOOR },  
{ "CA " , REGDOM_TEXT_CANADA },  
{ "DK " , REGDOM_TEXT_DENMARK },  
{ "DKI" , REGDOM_TEXT_DENMARK_INDOOR },  
{ "FI " , REGDOM_TEXT_FINLAND },  
{ "FII" , REGDOM_TEXT_FINLAND_INDOOR },  
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{ "FR " , REGDOM_TEXT_FRANCE },  
{ "FRI" , REGDOM_TEXT_FRANCE_INDOOR },  
{ "DE " , REGDOM_TEXT_GERMANY },  
{ "DEI" , REGDOM_TEXT_GERMANY_INDOOR },  
{ "GR " , REGDOM_TEXT_GREECE },  
{ "HU " , REGDOM_TEXT_HUNGARY },  
{ "HK " , REGDOM_TEXT_HONG_KONG },  
{ "IS " , REGDOM_TEXT_ICELAND },  
{ "ISI" , REGDOM_TEXT_ICELAND_INDOOR },  
{ "IN " , REGDOM_TEXT_INDIA },  
{ "IE " , REGDOM_TEXT_IRELAND },  
{ "IEI" , REGDOM_TEXT_IRELAND_INDOOR },  
{ "IT " , REGDOM_TEXT_ITALY },  
{ "ITI" , REGDOM_TEXT_ITALY_INDOOR },  
{ "JP " , REGDOM_TEXT_JAPAN },  
{ "JPI" , REGDOM_TEXT_JAPAN_INDOOR },  
{ "JPO" , REGDOM_TEXT_JAPAN_OUTDOOR },  
{ "LU " , REGDOM_TEXT_LUXEMBOURG },  
{ "LUI" , REGDOM_TEXT_LUXEMBOURG_INDOOR },  
{ "NL " , REGDOM_TEXT_NETHERLANDS },  
{ "NLI" , REGDOM_TEXT_NETHERLANDS_INDOOR },  
{ "NZ " , REGDOM_TEXT_NEW_ZEALAND },  
{ "NO " , REGDOM_TEXT_NORWAY },  
{ "NOI" , REGDOM_TEXT_NORWAY_INDOOR },  
{ "CN " , REGDOM_TEXT_PRC },  
{ "PT " , REGDOM_TEXT_PORTUGAL },  
{ "PTI" , REGDOM_TEXT_PORTUGAL_INDOOR },  
{ "PL " , REGDOM_TEXT_POLAND },  
{ "SG " , REGDOM_TEXT_SINGAPORE },  
{ "ES " , REGDOM_TEXT_SPAIN },  
{ "ESI" , REGDOM_TEXT_SPAIN_INDOOR },  
{ "SE " , REGDOM_TEXT_SWEDEN },  
{ "SEI" , REGDOM_TEXT_SWEDEN_INDOOR },  
{ "CH " , REGDOM_TEXT_SWITZERLAND },  
{ "CHI" , REGDOM_TEXT_SWITZERLAND_INDOOR },  
{ "TW " , REGDOM_TEXT_TAIWAN },  
{ "GB " , REGDOM_TEXT_UK },  
{ "GBI" , REGDOM_TEXT_UK_INDOOR }  
SH NW REGDOMain  
Shows the region of operation for which the wireless interface is intended.  
sample output:  
Reg. Domain: US  
SET NW WIRED  
Sets Ethernet Speed to 10baseT, 100baseTX, or Autosense.  
SET NW WIRED [ AUTO | 10BASE | 100BASE ]  
Port Commands  
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Parallel Port Commands  
SH PORT  
Shows Port parameters  
sample output:  
Port  
*P1  
Q-Size  
Type  
Attributes  
BID ACKH NBUF  
0 parallel  
SET PORT  
Sets Parameters for specified port. The available commands are dependent on the port type.  
For EasyLAN Wireless Model AW02, the only port available is parallel port P1.  
SET PORT P1 ACKH  
Enable or disable pACK handshake (1284 compatible) mode. ECP and Fast Strobe mode must be disabled for  
compatibility mode to be used.  
SET PORT P1 ACKH [ENABLE | DISABLE]  
(default = enable)  
SET PORT P1 BIDir  
Enable or disable bidirectional mode  
SET PORT P1 BIDir [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = enable)  
SET PORT P1 ECP  
Enable or disable 1284 ECP mode. If enabled, this mode takes priority over compatibility (ACKH) and fast strobe  
(FSTB) mode.  
SET PORT P1 ECP [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = enable)  
SET PORT P1 FSTB  
Enable or disable fast strobe mode. This mode handshake only with the busy line from the printer. If enabled, this  
mode take priority over the compatibility (ACKH) mode of operation.  
SET PORT P1 FSTB [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = disable)  
SET PORT P1 INWT  
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Enable or disable input wait mode. If enabled, this mode delays polling for input from the printer at the end of a job  
for one poll period. If disabled, the printer is polled as soon as the last byte in the job is sent to it..  
SET PORT P1 INWT [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = disable)  
SET PORT P1 NBUF [ENable | DIsable]  
Enable or disable no buffer mode. If enabled, data is passed directly from the network to the printer without  
buffering. Depending on the network set up and application, buffering may improve performance or reduce it.  
SET PORT P1 NBUF [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = enable)  
SET PORT P1 NOINBUSY  
Enable or disable noinput while busy mode. If enabled, the printer will not be polled to see if it has data to send  
back to the host if it is reporting busy status on the interface.  
SET PORT P1 NOINBUSY [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = disable)  
SET PORT P1 POLL  
Set interval between input polls (msec). The value is meaningless if bidirectional mode is disabled.  
SET PORT P1 POLL <nn>  
(default = 50 msec)  
SET PORT P1 PSTA  
Enable or disable PJL status initialization.  
SET PORT P1 PSTA [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = disabled)  
SET PORT P1 SOJBUSY  
If the printer is busy when a print job is ready to start, this parameter determines how long the server waits after the  
printer becomes ready before starting to send data to it.  
SET PORT P1 SOJBUSY <nn>  
(default = 100 msec)  
CL PORT <port> JOB  
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This command aborts the currently active job on the port specified. If the remote host is still connected, any further  
data received will be discarded.  
CL PORT P1 JOB  
USB Port Commands  
SET PORT U1 PSTA  
Enable or disable PJL status initialization.  
SET PORT U1 PSTA [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = disabled)  
SET PORT U1 NBUF [ENable | DIsable]  
Enable or disable no buffer mode. If enabled, data is passed directly from the network to the printer without  
buffering. Depending on the network set up and application, buffering may improve performance or reduce it.  
SET PORT U1 NBUF [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = enable)  
Server Information Commands  
SET SERVEr DEscription  
Sets the server description string  
SET SERVEr DEscription <description-string>  
SET SERVEr NAme  
Sets server node name  
SET SERVEr NAme <name>  
(default = “SLXxxxxxx”, where xxxxxx are the last 6 hex digits of  
the MAC address)  
SET SNMP GETCOMM  
Get Community Name  
SET SNMP GETCOMM <string>  
(default = “public”)  
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SET SNMP JETADmin  
Enable or disable JetAdmin compatibility  
SET SNMP JETADmin [ ENable | DIsable]  
(default = enabled)  
SET SNMP SETCOMM1  
Set Community 1 Name  
SET SNMP SETCOMM1 <string>  
(default = “internal?”)  
SET SNMP SETCOMM2  
Set Community 2 Name  
SET SNMP SETCOMM2 <string>  
(default = “pass”)  
SET SNMP CONtact  
Set system contact string  
SET SNMP CONtact <string>  
(default = <null>)  
SET SNMP LOCation  
Set the system location string  
SET SNMP LOCation <string>  
(default = <null>)  
SH SERIAL  
Displays the serial number of the unit  
sample output:  
Serial number is 9047595  
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SH SERVEr  
Shows Server parameters  
sample output:  
Serial Server Serial # 9047595  
Address: 00-40-17-8A-0E-2B  
Identification: Network Server  
Enabled Characteristics:  
Link DOWN  
Name: SLX8A0E2B  
Number: 0  
SH SERVEr COunters  
Shows Server network statistics  
sample output:  
Seconds Since Zeroed:  
Bytes Received:  
Bytes Sent:  
163 Frames Sent, 1 Collision:  
72950 Frames Sent, 2+ Collision:  
18726 Send Failures:  
26  
5
0
Frames Received:  
752 Send Failure Reasons:  
0
Frames Sent:  
181 Receive Failures:  
503  
1
Multicast Bytes Rcv'd:  
Multicast Bytes Sent:  
Multicast Frames Rcv'd:  
Multicast Frames Sent:  
Frames Sent, Deferred:  
64474 Receive Failure Reasons:  
2406 Unrecognized Destination:  
626 Data Overrun:  
11 User Buffer Unavailable:  
2014 System Buffer Unavailable:  
0
0
0
1
SH SNMP  
Shows the state of the SNMP protocol enable  
sample output:  
SNMP is Enabled  
SH VErsion  
Shows the print server’s firmware version  
sample output:  
serial server  
Firmware Ver. 4.19 (2004.10.31)  
Boot Ver. 1.4  
16Mbit Flash  
Protocols supported:  
NetBIOS SNMP TCP/IP EMail DHCP  
Zero  
Clears and resets the network statistic counters  
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Service Commands  
SET SERVI <service name> BOT  
Set beginning of transmission (BOT) string index for service  
SET SERVI <service name> BOT nn  
(default = 1)  
SET SERVI <service name> EOT  
Set end of transmission (EOT) string index for service  
SET SERVI <service name> EOT nn  
(default = 1)  
SH SERVI STRings [string_num]  
Defines the BOT and EOT strings used in services. If string_num is provided then the specific string definition and  
expansion is displayed. If string_num is not provided, then all string definitions (but not their expansions) are  
displayed.  
sample output:  
10: \FF\04\FF\05\FF\06\FF\08  
SET SERVI <service name> FIlter  
Set filter index for service  
SET SERVI <service name> FIlter nn  
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SH SERVI FILters  
Shows filter settings  
sample output:  
# Service Name  
1 SLX_FFFFFF  
2 BINARY_P1  
Filter  
0: No Filter  
0: No Filter  
3 TEXT_P1  
1: Text Substitution m= LF, r=  
CRLF  
4 SLXFFFFFF_P1_4  
5 SLXFFFFFF_P1_5  
6 SLXFFFFFF_P1_AT  
0: No Filter  
0: No Filter  
4: PostScript Tagged Binary  
SET SERVI <service name> FMS  
Set filter 1 (text replacement filter) match string index. If the index is zero, the default string of <LF> (line feed) is  
used.  
SET SERVI <service name> FRM nn  
(default = 0 )  
SET SERVI <service name> FRS  
Set filter 1 (text replacement filter) replace string index. If the index is zero, the default string of <CRLF> (carriage  
return-line feed) is used.  
SET SERVI <service name> FRS nn  
(default = 0 )  
SET SERVI <service name> IP  
Enable or disable all IP based jobs (lpd, raw tcp, ftp, etc.) on the service.  
SET SERVI <service name> IP [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = enabled for service 1 and 2, disabled for all others)  
SET SERVI <service name> NAme  
Change the service name  
SET SERVI <service name> NAme <newname>  
(default varies by service)  
SET SERVI <service name> POrt  
Set the output port associated with a service.  
SET SERVI <service name> POrt <portname>  
(default = “S1”)  
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SET SERVI <service name> PRIority  
Set priority for service if multiple service try to transmit data at the same time. Higher priority services are serviced  
first.  
SET SERVI <service name> PRIority nn  
(default = 10)  
SH SERVI PRI [service_num]  
This shows the priority of a specific service. If service_num is not provided, the priority of all services is listed.  
SET SERVI <service name> RECeive  
Set receive only mode for a service. This option is rarely required, but some host applications do not operate  
properly if data is received back from the serial device.  
SET SERVI <service name> RECeive [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = disabled)  
SET SERVI <service name> TCP  
Set raw TCP port for service. If port number is zero, raw TCP is disabled on that service.  
SET SERVI <service name> TCP nn  
(default = 9100 for service 1, 3001 for service 2)  
SET SERVI <service name> QUEUE  
If enabled, and if a raw TCP port is defined, the server will queue jobs sent to that port. If disabled, jobs will be  
rejected if the server is currently busy with another job.  
SET SERVI <service name> QUEUE [EN | DIS]  
(default = disabled)  
SH SERVI SUMmary [service_num]  
Shows the basic parameters for a specific service. If service_num is not provided, parameters for all services are  
displayed.  
Note: The command SH SERVI is equivalent to SHOW SERVI SUM  
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String Commands  
These commands configure strings used with services and service filters.  
SET STRing  
Set service string table entry. (Note, String 1-11 can not be set or changed).  
SET STRing <string #> ”value”  
CL STRing  
Clears the service string table entry.  
CL STRing <string #>  
SH STRing [string_num]  
Defines the BOT and EOT strings used in services If string_num is provided then the specific string definition and  
expansion is displayed. If string_num is not provided, then all string definitions (but not their expansions) are  
displayed.  
sample output:  
1:  
2: \1BE  
3: \04  
4: \1B%-12345X  
5: @PJL  
6: ENTER LANGUAGE=  
7: PCL\0A  
8: POSTSCRIPT\0A  
9: \FF\04\FF\05\FF\06\FF\07  
10: \FF\04\FF\05\FF\06\FF\08  
11: \0C  
SH FILters  
Shows the available filters which can be used to modify a job stream.  
sample output:  
#
Filter  
0
1
2
3
4
5
No Filter  
Text Substitution  
AppleTalk  
Text to PostScript  
PostScript Tagged Binary  
DC1 Special  
TCP/IP Commands  
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SET IP ACcess  
Allow or disallow access to a block of remote addresses  
SET IP ACcess [EN | DI | ALL] aa.bb.cc.dd {MAsk ee.ff.gg.hh]  
(default = empty list)  
SET IP RANge  
Allow or disallow access to a range of remote addresses  
SET IP RANge [EN | DI | ALL] aa.bb.cc.dd {MAx ee.ff.gg.hh]  
(default = empty list)  
SH IP ACcess  
Display current access list settings  
Sample output:  
All hosts permitted access  
SET IP ADdress  
Set server IP address  
SET IP ADdress aa.bb.cc.dd  
(default = 192.0.0.192)  
SET IP ARP ENable  
Enable or disable setting of IP address with an ARP packet  
SET ARP [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = enable)  
SET IP BAnner  
Enable or disable printing of job banner on LPD jobs  
SET IP BAnner [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = disable)  
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SET IP CHKSUM  
Enable or disable verification of the IP checksum on received packets  
SET IP CHKSUM [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = enable)  
SET IP BOot  
Number of tries for each enabled IP boot method, if not set to STATIC  
SET IP BOot n  
(default = 3)  
SET IP ENable  
Enable or disable all IP based protocols  
SET IP [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = enable)  
SET IP FTIme  
If enabled, the IP timeout is measured in seconds. If disable, the IP timeout is in minutes.  
SET IP FTIme  
[ENable | DIsable]  
(default = disable)  
SET IP FTP  
Enable or disable the FTP protocol  
SET IP FTP  
[ENable | DIsable]  
(default = enable)  
SET IP HTTP  
Enable or disable the HTTP protocol  
SET IP HTTP  
[ENable | DIsable]  
(default = enable)  
SET IP KEepalive  
Set interval at which TCP keepalive packets are sent on a connection, in minutes.  
SET IP KEepalive n  
(default = 5 min)  
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SET IP LPD  
Enable or disable the LPD protocol  
SET IP LPD  
[ENable | DIsable]  
(default = enable)  
SET IP MEthod  
Set method of getting IP address  
SET IP MEthod  
[ AUTO | BOOTP | RARP | DHCP | STATIC ]  
(default = AUTO)  
SET IP PIng  
Send IP ping packets to test connection to remote host.  
SET IP PIng aa.bb.cc.dd  
SET IP PRObe  
Enable or disable TCP connection probes  
SET IP PRObe [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = disable)  
SET IP RARp  
Enable setting of default router and/or subnet mask based on the source of a RARP IP address set.  
SET IP RARp nn  
nn: 0=both 1=no subnet, 2=no router, 3=neither (default = 0)  
SET IP REtry  
Enable or disable LPD retry on incomplete job  
SET IP REtry [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = disable)  
SET IP ROuter  
Set the default router address  
SET IP ROuter  
aa.bb.cc.dd  
(default = 0.0.0.0)  
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SET IP SUbnet  
Set the IP subnet mask  
SET IP SUbnet  
aa.bb.cc.dd  
(default = 0.0.0.0)  
SET IP TCP  
Enable or disable the raw TCP (9100) protocol  
SET IP TCP  
[ENable | DIsable]  
(default = enable)  
SET IP TELnet  
Enable or disable the TELNET protocol  
SET IP TELnet [ENable | DIsable]  
(default = enable)  
SET IP TFTP  
Enable or disable the TFTP protocol  
SET IP TFTP [ENable | DIsable ]  
(default = enable)  
SET IP TImeout  
Set TCP Inactivity timeout , in seconds if fast timeout is enabled, otherwise in minutes.  
SET IP TImeout n  
(default = 1 minute)  
SET IP WIndow  
Set TCP maximum window size in bytes  
SET IP WIndow  
nn  
(default = 10240)  
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SH IP  
Shows TCP/IP related Parameters  
sample output:  
IP is enabled  
IP address  
Subnet mask 0.0.0.0  
192.0.0.192  
Boot tries  
Boot method AUTO  
3
IP Gateway  
0.0.0.0  
Max window  
10240  
(set manually)  
LPD banner  
LPD retries are disabled  
disabled  
Timeout  
Keepalive  
1 min  
5 min  
Service  
xxxxxx_S1_A  
xxxxxx_S1_B  
Port  
S1  
S1  
TCP port  
9100  
3001  
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Firmware Update  
These commands set up the unit for performing an update of the server firmware.  
SET LOAd ENable  
If enabled, the firmware performs a soft reset and enters the server boot program after the next EXIT command.  
This command should not be used with the Serial Server. It remains in the firmware for diagnostic use.  
SET LOAd (ENable | DIsable ]  
(default = disable)  
SET LOAd HOst  
Set the node name of the Netware boot host. Note that netware download is not supported on the Serial Server, so  
this command should not be used.  
SET LOAd HOst  
<name>  
(default = <null>)  
SET LOAd IP  
Set the IP address of the source computer for a TFTP get operation.  
SET LOAd IP aa.bb.cc.dd  
(default = 0.0.0.0)  
SET LOAd SOftware  
Set filename on host for TFTP get update.  
SET LOAd SOftware <filename>  
SET LOAd TFTP  
Initiate firmware update via a TFTP get operation. The TFTP server address must be set via SET LOAd IP and the  
filename via SET LOAd SOfware. The server will reset after the firmware update is completed.  
SET LOAd TFTP  
SET LOAd XModem  
Initiate firmare update via the serial console using the XModem protocol. The server will reset after the firmware  
update is completed.  
SET LOAd XModem  
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SH LOAd  
Shows the firmware update parameters  
sample output:  
Firmware load is disabled  
Load Host IP = 0.0.0.0  
Software file = xxxx.bin  
Load Host Name =  
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Other Commands  
SET DEFAULT  
Set parameters to factory defaults  
EXIT  
This command exits the current configuration console session.  
EXIT  
SH FATal  
Shows fatal error log (if there’s any)  
sample output:  
No saved errors  
CL FATal  
Clears the fatal error log  
SH FREE  
Shows the amount of heap and configuration memory available  
sample output:  
2 bytes of heap available  
Index 2, 6320 bytes  
6320 bytes configuration memory available  
HElp <command>  
This is for getting help on the console commands. You can just type help, or type help and then a command to  
display instructions on specific commands.  
Sample output:  
EXIT/^D  
Exit program  
HElp  
Information on available commands  
Reset unit  
INitialize  
CLear/PUrge/DELete  
SAVE  
SET/DEFine/CHange  
SHow  
Remove configuration item  
Save configuration to NV memory  
Modify unit parameters  
Display unit parameters  
Zero statistical counts  
ZEro  
Type 'HElp <cmd>' for more information  
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INIT  
This command instructs the server to do a soft reset when the next exit command is executed.  
INIT  
SET PAssword  
Sets the server access (read) password  
SET PAssword <password>  
(default = “ACCESS”)  
SET POWERON  
Sets Power on delay  
SET POWERON <delay-sec>  
default == 0 (no delay)  
SH POWERON  
Displays Power on delay in seconds  
SET PROTect  
Sets update password to the string given.  
SET PROTECT <password>  
(default = <null>)  
CL PROTect  
Sets update password to <null>.  
CL PROTECT  
SAVE  
This command saves the current configuration to non-volatile memory. Without this command, the configuration is  
not saved unless an “EXIT” command is performed.  
SAVE  
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SH TEst  
Sends the configuration data via ASCII to the serial port  
UNPROTECT  
If an update password has been defined (SET PROTECT), this command is used to enter the password to allow  
configuration items to be modified. After entering this command, the server will prompt for the update password. If  
entered properly, the user will then be able to execute SET commands to modify the server configuration. This lasts  
only until the console session is terminated with an EXIT command.  
UNPROTect  
Netware Commands  
SET NETW ADvertise  
Advertising frequency in seconds  
SET NETW ADvertise n  
(default = 60 sec)  
SET NETW ENable  
Enable or disable the Netware Protocol  
SET NETW [ENable | DISable]  
(default = enable)  
SET NETW FRame  
Set Netware frame type  
SET NETW FRame [802.2 | 802.3 | ETHer | AUto | SNAp]  
(default = AUTO)  
SET NETW NPrinter  
Set NPrinter mode on service  
SET NETW NPrinter <pserver> n ON <service>  
SET NETW PAssword  
Set password for file server  
SET NETW PAssword <psw>  
(default = <null>)  
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SET NETW POlling  
Set Queue polling time in seconds  
SET NETW POlling n  
(default = 4)  
SET NETW QServer  
Set QServer mode on service  
SET NETW QServer <fileserver> ON <service>  
SET NETW REscan  
Rescan Netware servers for new queues  
SET NETW REscan  
SET NETW SErver  
Enable or disable access to a server  
SET NETW SErver <name> [ENable | DIsable]  
CL NETW SErver  
Removes the specified Netware Server  
CLear NETW SErver  
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SH NETWare  
Shows Netware Parameters  
sample output:  
Netware is Enabled  
Enabled frame types AUTO  
Queue polling frequency is 4 seconds  
Advertising frequency is 60 seconds  
Queue Servers  
PR1  
Bindery File Servers  
None  
Frame type  
Ethernet II  
IEEE 802.2  
Network  
Unknown  
Unknown  
Count  
8
408  
* IEEE 802.3  
Ethernet SNAP  
000E8023 4967  
Unknown  
6
Servers and Queues being serviced  
Servicing 0 queues on 0 file servers  
0 jobs printed  
Email Printing Commands  
SET POP3 ADdress  
Set POP3 Server IP address  
SET POP3 ADdress aa.bb.cc.dd)  
(default = 0.0.0.0)  
SET POP3 ENable  
Enable or disable the POP3 Protocol  
SET POP3 [ENable | DISable]  
(default = enable)  
SET POP3 POlling  
Set frequency to poll POP3 server for jobs, in seconds.  
SET POP3 POlling nn  
(default = 30 sec)  
SET POP3 NAme  
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Set POP3 Mailbox from which to fetch email jobs.  
SET POP3 NAme <name>  
(default = <null>)  
SET POP3 PAssword  
POP3 Mailbox password  
SET POP3 PAssword <password>  
(default = <null>)  
SET POP3 TImeout  
Set POP3 Message timeout in minutes  
SET POP3 TImeout nn  
(default = 120 min)  
SET SMTP ADdress  
SMTP Server IP address  
SET SMTP ADdress aa.bb.cc.dd  
(default = 0.0.0.0)  
SET SMTP ENable  
Enable/Disable SMTP Protocol  
SET SMTP [ ENable | DISable ]  
(default = enabled)  
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SH POP3  
Shows POP3 Parameters  
sample output:  
Internet Printing Configuration:  
POP3 Server  
POP3 Mailbox  
0.0.0.0  
POP3 Polling 30 seconds  
POP3 Timeout 120 minutes  
POP3 Total Messages  
POP3 Total Connects  
0
0
POP3 Connect Failures 0  
POP3 Connections Lost 0  
POP3 User  
Failures 0  
POP3 Password Failures 0  
POP3 Total I/O Errors 0  
SMTP Server  
SMTP Total Messages  
SMTP Total Connects  
0.0.0.0  
0
0
SMTP Connect Failures 0  
SMTP RecdFrom Failures 0  
SMTP SentTo Failures 0  
SH SMTP  
Shows SMTP Parameters. This displays the same output as SHOW POP3.  
DLC / NETBEUI Commands  
SET DLC ENable  
Enable/Disable DLC Protocol  
SET DLC [ ENable | DISable ]  
(default = enable )  
SET DLC TIMeout  
Set DLC timeout in seconds, 0 disables the timeout  
SET DLC TIMeout nn  
(default = 0)  
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SH DLC  
Shows DLC Parameters  
sample output:  
DLC is Enabled  
DLC timeout  
30 seconds  
SET NetBEUI ENable  
Enable/Disable NetBEUI Protocol  
SET NETBEUI [ ENable | DISable ]  
(default = enable)  
SET NETBIOS DOMain  
Set the NETBIOS domain name  
SET NETBIOS DOMain <name>  
(default = <null>)  
SET NETBIOS MEthod  
Set method of getting WINS server address  
SET NETBIOS MEthod [ AUTO | STATIC ]  
(default = AUTO)  
SET NETBIOS PRimary  
Set the IP address of primary WINS server  
SET NETBIOS PRimary aa.bb.cc.dd  
SET NETBIOS SEcondary  
Set the IP address of secondary WINS server  
SET NETBIOS SEcondary aa.bb.cc.dd  
Appletalk Commands  
SET APPletalk  
Enables or Disabled Appletlak Protocol  
SET APPletalk [EN | DI]  
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(default = enabled)  
SET APPletalk ZOne  
Configures the Appletalk Zone for this server  
SET APPletalk ZOne <name>  
(default = none)  
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Wireless Security Configuration  
silex products support various methods of authentication and encryption to ensure compatibility with  
wireless security depoyments. This document describes how to configure wireless security on silex print  
servers and device servers.  
silex offers a variety of ways to configure the security parameters, including the ExtendView utility for  
Windows systems, a built-in web browser interface, and a command line console (described at the end of  
this document).  
ExtendView  
Note: You must be using ExtendView version 2.4 or later in order to configure wireless security settings.  
Install the ExtendView utility (found on the installation CD or at www.silexamerica.com). Select the  
product you want to configure from the list, click Server, and then Configuration and follow these steps for  
configuration:  
1. Click on the Wireless tab.  
2. Select Infrastructure for the Wireless mode and type in the correct SSID.  
3. Click Configure Wireless Security.  
Web Browser Interface  
Open any web browser from your PC (eg: Internet Explorer or Firefox) and type the IP Address of the  
print server for the Address. Click Login from the main menu in the left frame, and type in the password  
(default is ACCESS) and follow these steps for configuration:  
1. Click on Wireless from the main menu in the left frame.  
2. Select Infrastructure for the Wireless mode and type in the correct SSID.  
3. Click Submit.  
4. On the Configure Wireless screen, click on Configure Network Security.  
Web Browser Interface and ExtendView Security Configuration  
You should now be able to enter the security settings whether you are in ExtendView or the web browser  
interface. See below for detail on each field in the form. Help is also available within the ExtendView utility  
or the web browser. If you are using ExtendView, click OK when you are done for the settings to take  
effect. If you are using the web browser interface, click submit when you are done, and click the link in the  
lower right frame to reset it and have the settings take effect.  
Encryption Mode  
Select the desired encryption mode for the wireless link:  
•
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64 and 128 bit WEP are for basic security compatibility  
Dynamic WEP is displayed if an EAP (802.1x) method which automatically sets keys is selected  
as the authentication type.  
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WPA uses TKIP encryption.  
WPA2 uses CCMP encryption.  
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WPA2-WPA uses CCMP for pair-wise encryption, but allows TKIP for group encryption.  
Key Selection  
If WEP encryption is selected, and the authentication mode is not an EAP (802.1x) mode, select the  
desired WEP key to be used, one through four.  
WEP Key  
These fields are ignored unless the encryption mode is 64 or 128 bit WEP. Enter up to 10 hexadecimal  
digits for 64 bit WEP, or 26 hexadecimal digits for 128 bit WEP.  
Authentication Type  
Choose type of authentication to be performed with the network access point, or with a peer unit in Ad-  
hoc mode.  
User ID  
Enter the logon user ID that the server uses to authenticate to the 802.1x-enabled network. The user ID  
and password must be in the authentication server database, and is used in TTLS, LEAP, and PEAP  
configurations. The default user ID is 'anonymous'. A realm defines a grouping of users. If a realm is  
required for your network, it is separated from the user ID by a '@' character. Realms make it easier to  
segregate user groups into independently administered databases, to apply policies on a user group  
basis, and to establish roaming agreements to name a few applications. The default realm if not specified  
is 'anonymous'. Realm is used with TTLS configurations, and sometimes with PEAP.  
Password  
Enter the logon password that the server uses to authenticate to the 802.1x enabled network. The user ID  
and password must be in the authentication server database, and is used in TTLS, LEAP, and PEAP  
configurations. The password may be a text string, or a string of hex bytes prefixed with '\x'. The default  
password is 'anonymous'.  
Certificate Common Name  
Enter the name of the certificate on the primary authentication server. If both of the  
common names are set to null, all certificates are accepted. The default is null. Certificate common name  
is used in TTLS and PEAP configurations.  
Certificate Root Key  
Enter the authentication key used to verify the root certificate in the certificate chain provided by the  
authentication server. To set to null, leave this field blank. Certificate Root Key is used in TTLS and PEAP  
configurations. The Certificate Root Key can be extracted by clicking Browse and selecting the actual  
certificate if you don’t want to type it in manually.  
Certificate Root Key Exponent  
This value must match the authentication server certificate value. The default is 65537 (x10001).  
Certificate Root Key Exponent is used in TTLS and PEAP configurations. The Certificate Root Key  
Exponent can be extracted by clicking Browse and selecting the actual certificate if you don’t want to type  
it in manually.  
Authentication Protocol  
This field determines how the server authenticates itself to the 802.1x enabled network after an 802.1x  
session is established. The default is PAP. Sometimes referred to as inner-authentication protocol, it is  
used in TTLS and PEAP configurations.  
Pre-Shared Key  
If the PSK mode of authentication is selected with WPA (TKIP) or WPA2 (CCMP) encryption, the key  
value or pass-phrase entered here is used to initialize the session with the access point. If a key value is  
entered, it must be exactly 64 hex characters. A pass-phrase must be 8 to 63 displayable characters.  
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WPA Group Key  
If the WPA Group Key mode is enabled, then group keys may be used for data link encryption.  
The default is disabled.  
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Command Line Console Configuration  
Go to the command prompt on your PC and type TELNET ipaddress (where ipaddress is the IP Address  
configured in the print server). You should get a # prompt, type in the password (default is ACCESS, this  
will not echo on your screen as you type it). Hit Enter a couple times until you get a Local> prompt. This is  
where you can type your commands. Type HELP to get a list of commands.  
The following console commands can be used to configure your network security settings:  
SH NW  
Displays summary network information  
sample output:  
WiFi Mode = INFRASTRUCTURE  
WiFi SSID: silex  
Speed = 11  
Regulatory Domain = 704  
WiFi FW Ver = 1F 1.7.1  
AP density = LOW  
TTLS is Disabled  
WEP is Disabled  
Link DOWN  
SET NW AUTHtype  
Sets WLAN Authentication type  
SET NW AUTHtype [OPEN |SHARED | TLS | TTLS | LEAP | PEAP | PSK]  
(default = Open System)  
SH NW AUTH  
Shows the wireless authentication type  
sample output:  
Authentication type= OPEN SYSTEM  
SET NW CHannel  
Sets WLAN ad-hoc channel number  
SET NW CHannel n  
n = 1-11 (default = 11, this value is ignored in Infrastructure mode)  
SET NW ENC  
Sets WLAN Encryption Mode. Supported modes are none, 64 bit WEP, 128 bit WEP, WPA (TKIP), and  
WPA2 (AES/CCMP).  
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SET NW ENC [DIsable | 64 | 128 | WPA | WPA2 ]  
(default = Disable)  
SH NW ENC  
Shows the wireless encryption mode  
sample output:  
encryption is Disabled  
SET NW KEY#  
Selects WLAN WEP key entry  
SET NW KEY# n  
n = 1-4 (default = 1)  
SET NW KEYVAL  
Sets the currently selected WLAN WEP key entry to the hex value given.  
SET NW KEYVAL <key>  
key=10 or 26 hex characters (default=<null>)  
SET NW MOde  
Sets WLAN mode  
SET NW MOde <mode>  
[Infrastructure | Ad-Hoc] (default = Infra)  
SH NW MODE  
Shows the wireless operating mode  
sample output:  
Wifi mode = AD-HOC (802.11)  
SH NW RADio  
Shows the selected radio mode of operation  
sample output:  
Radio mode is 802.11b  
SET NW SPeed  
Sets maximum WLAN speed  
SET NW SPeed n  
n = 1,2,5.5 or 11 (default = 11) for 802.11b products  
n = 1,2,5.5,6,9,11,12,18,24,36,48,54 (default = 54) for 802.11a/b/g  
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SH NW SPEED  
Show the maximum wireless data speed in megabits per second  
sample output:  
Speed = 11  
SET NW SSid  
Sets WLAN SSID  
SET NW SSid <name>  
User defined (default = printer)  
CL NW SSid  
Clears the SSID value so the server will connect to any AP.  
CL NW SSid  
SET NW BSsid  
Sets WLAN BSSID (connect to a specific access point’s mac address)  
SET NW BSsid <value>  
User defined (MAC Address)  
CL NW BSsid  
Clears the BSSID value so the server uses just SSID and not a specific AP.  
CL NW BSsid  
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SH NW STATS  
Show the network I/O statistics  
sample output:  
WiFi statistics:  
TX Unicast frames: 0  
TX Multicast frames: 0  
TX Fragments: 0  
TX Unicast octets: 0  
TX Multicast octets: 0  
TX Deferred: 0  
TX Single retry frames: 0  
TX Multiple retry frames: 0  
TX Retry limit exceeded: 0  
TX Discards: 0  
RX Unicast frames: 0  
RX Multicast frames: 0  
RX Fragments: 0  
RX Unicast octets: 0  
RX Multicast octets: 0  
RX FCS errors: 0  
RX Discards no buffer: 0  
TX Discards wrong SA: 0  
RX Discards WEP undecr: 0  
RX Msg in msg fragments: 0  
RX Msg in Bad msg fragments: 0  
SET NW CERTCN  
Sets EAP Common Name  
SET NW CERTCN <name>  
User defined (default=<null>)  
SH NW CERTCN  
Shows the value of the first common name check string  
sample output:  
Common name 1  
Note: the default for this string is a null (blank) string  
Note: The deprecated command SH NW TTCN will also return this information.  
SET NW CERTCN2  
Sets second EAP Common Name  
SET NW CERTCN2 <name>  
User defined (default=<null>)  
SH NW CERTCN2  
Shows the value of the second common name check string  
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sample output:  
Common name 2  
Note: the default for this string is a null (blank) string  
SET NW CERTEXP  
Sets EAP Certificate Exponent value  
SET NW CERTEXP <exponent>  
User defined (default = 10001 Hex)  
SH NW CERTEXP  
Shows the value of the certificate exponent  
sample output:  
65537 (10001h)  
Note: The deprecated command SH NW TTEXP will also return this information.  
SET NW CERTKEY  
Sets EAP Root Key  
SET NW CERTKEY <key value>  
User defined  
SET NW ID  
Sets Authentication User ID. This may include the realm, separated by a ‘@’ character.  
SET NW ID <user id>  
(default = anonymous)  
SH NW ID  
Shows the value of the authentication ID (including realm, if present)  
sample output:  
anonymous@somewhere  
Note: The default realm is a null (blank) string  
Note: The deprecated command SH NW TTID will also return this information.  
SET NW PW  
Sets the password used for the 802.1x EAP authentication, if enabled.  
SET NW PW <password>  
(default = anonymous)  
SET NW INAP  
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Sets EAP Inner-Authentication protocol  
SET NW INAP [PAP|MSCHAP_V2]  
(default = PAP)  
SH NW INAP  
Shows the selected inner authentication mode  
sample output:  
Authentication protocol = PAP  
Note: the deprecated command SH NW TTAP will also return this information.  
SET NW REALM  
Sets the realm portion of the 802.1x EAP authentication ID This may also be set with the ID command.  
SET NW REALM <realm>  
(default = <null>)  
SH NW REALM  
Shows the realm associated with the authentication ID, if any.  
sample output:  
somewhere  
Note: The default realm is a null (blank) string  
Note: The deprecated command SH NW TTRE will also return this information.  
SET NW WPAGROUP  
Enable or disable WPA/WPA2 group key mode. If enabled, this allows group keys to be used for data link  
encryption.  
SET NW WPAGROUP [ENABLE | DISABLE]  
(default = disabled)  
SH NW WPAGROUP  
Shows the state of the allow WPA/WPA2 group keys flag  
sample output:  
WPA-GROUP Disabled  
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SET NW WPAPSK  
Sets the WPA/WPA2 PSK pass phrase or hex key. This value is only used if the authentication mode is  
WPA-PSK. The argument to this command is either a pass phrase of 8-63 characters, or exactly 64 hex  
characters representing the 256 bit PSK value.  
SET NW WPAPSK <key>  
(default = “silex”)  
SET NW WPATRACE  
Sets the WPA trace level. note: this command is for diagnostic purposes only, and should not normally be  
used as the trace can affect performance. A value of 0 disables the trace.  
SET NW WPATRACE nn  
(default = 0)  
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