Xerox® Wireless Print Solutions Adapter User Guide
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Table of Contents 1 Safety General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Features Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Wired (eth0) Network Interface Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 To Configure Wired Network Interface Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Wired (eth0) Network Link Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 To Configure Wired Network Link Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents SSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Credentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 To Configure an SSL Credential to Use an Uploaded Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Safety General Guidelines Your attention to the following safety guidelines helps to ensure the continued, safe operation of your Wireless Print Solutions Adapter. WARNINGS: • Do not push objects into slots or openings on the adapters. • Do not remove covers; there are no serviceable internal components • Do not place objects on the adapters or power cord. • Do not use outdoors. • Do not place in an area where people can step on the power cord.
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Features 2 Introduction The Wireless Print Solutions Adapter supports bridging of traffic between a single external Ethernet device and the wireless network. The Wireless Print Solutions Adapter is a high performance, Ethernet-to-wireless bridging connectivity tool. It allows you to access and manage a device remotely over a network or on the Internet. The Wireless Print Solutions Adapter provides high-security, offering robust data encryption and authentication options including AES and SSL/TLS.
Features • • SSL/TLS HTTP/HTTPS, for uploading or downloading of files, and firmware upgrades Troubleshooting Capabilities The Wireless Print Solutions Adapter offers a comprehensive set of diagnostic tools that allow you to troubleshoot problems quickly and easily. The diagnostic tools, available from the Web Manager, allow you to: • View critical hardware, IP socket, and routing table information. • Perform ping and traceroute operations. • Conduct forward or reverse DNS lookup operations.
Features The Wireless Print Solutions Adapter uses the following default server port numbers: • TCP Port 80: HTTP, Web Manager Configuration • TCP Port 443: HTTPS • TCP Port 631: IPP • TCP Port 444:IPPS More Information You can obtain more information from these sources: Resource Location Installation Guide Packaged with the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter. Other documentation for your Wireless Print Solutions Adapter. www.xerox.
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3 Installation This chapter describes how to install the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter. It contains the following sections: • Package Contents • User-Supplied Items • Hardware Components • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) • Installing the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter Package Contents The Wireless Print Solutions Adapter package includes the following items: • • • • • • Xerox® Wireless Print Solutions Adapter. RJ-45 Ethernet Straight CAT5 cable, 1.5 meters.
Installation Hardware Components Parts of the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter 1 9 8 7 2 3 4 5 6 Feature Description 1 Status LED Indicates system status using color and blink patterns. For details, see Status LED on page 15. 2 WPS Button Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button. 3 Reset Button access Used to reset the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter to the factory-default settings. 4 RJ45 Ethernet Port Supports the physical connection between the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter and the Printer.
Installation Status LED The Status LED indicates various system status based on its color and blink pattern. The Status LED is located on the top, front corner of the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter. For details, see Parts of the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter on page 14.
Installation To Start WPS 1. 2. 3. Press and hold down the WPS Button for at least 5 seconds. Release the button. The unit starts in Wi-Fi protected setup mode, indicated by a slow-flashing green light. Within 2 minutes, to pair the device, press the WPS button on the router or access point. Installing the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter Ensure that you place or mount the device securely on a flat horizontal or vertical surface.
Configuration Using the Web Manager 4 This chapter describes how to use the Web Manager to configure the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter, the Xerox browser-based configuration tool. The Wireless Print Solutions Adapter configuration is stored in non-volatile memory and is retained without power. All changes take effect immediately, unless otherwise noted. This chapter includes: • Accessing the Web Manager • Navigating the Web Manager Accessing the Web Manager 1. 2. At your computer, open a Web browser.
Configuration Using the Web Manager A menu bar on the left side of each page provides links you can click to navigate from one page to another. Some pages are read-only, while others allow you to change configuration settings. Notes: • • • • To take effect, some configuration changes require a system reboot. For details, see System on page 41. Before you try to connect to the device, wait for the system reboot to complete. This process can take up to 30 seconds.
Status Page 5 When you log into the Web Manager or you select the Status tab from any page, the Status page appears. The Status page provides device, network, and printer-specific status information. To view specific status details, click the links for Device, Network, or Printer. Note: The Logout button is available on any web page. If you log out of the Web Manager, to log in again, reenter the login and password. Accessing the Status Page 1. 2. 3. 4. At your computer, open a Web browser.
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Network Page 6 You can view and configure the Ethernet and WLAN interface details on the Network Page. You can also configure the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter settings. Interface settings are related to the configuration of the IP and related protocols. Link settings are related to the physical link connection, which carries the IP traffic. The Wireless Print Solutions Adapter contains two network interfaces. Only one interface can be active at a time unless bridging is enabled.
Network Page – – For Security Suite, enter the security suite to use with the access point. For details, see To Configure WLAN Security Settings on page 25. Click Submit. Bridge (br0) Settings Bridging Operation The Bridging MAC Address is acquired using pre-configuration or auto-detection. If either the eth0 or wlan0 links go down, bridging reverts to the Inactive state, as noted on the Bridge Statistics page.
Network Page Wired (eth0) Network Link Settings To Configure Wired Network Link Settings • • To view Wired Network (eth0) Interface status, on the Network page, select Wired Network > Link. To modify Wired Network (eth0) Interface settings, on the Network page, select Wired Network > Link > Configuration. Physical link parameters can be configured for an Ethernet (eth0) Network Interface. • When speed is Auto, duplex must be Auto or Half. • When speed is not Auto, duplex must be Half or Full.
Network Page WLAN Quick Connect Settings Description Network Name Type a network name or to search for a network, click Scan. Scan Performs a scan for devices within range of the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter. To limit the scan to devices that are configured with the specified SSID, include the network SSID. To perform a scan for all devices, omit the network SSID.
Network Page To Create a Profile 1. 2. 3. To create a WLAN profile, on the Network page, select WLAN Profiles. For Add a new Profile, type the name for the profile. This profile is unique to this wireless device. Click Submit. The profile appears in the WLAN Profiles list. The profile is enabled by default. To Configure WLAN Profile Settings 1. 2. 3. On the Network page, select WLAN Profiles. For WLAN Profiles, click the profile that you want to edit.
Network Page For Keys 1-4, enter one or more encryption keys in hexadecimal format. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f) for WEP40 and 26 for WEP104. For security reasons, the configured keys are not shown. Note: For maximum security, Xerox recommends that you use a passphrase of 20 or more characters. Spaces and special characters are allowed. 4. 5. 6. Click Apply. To test the settings, click Test Connection. When you finish your selections, click Submit.
Network Page To Delete a Profile 1. On the Network page, select WLAN Profiles. 2. For the profile that you want to delete, select the check box. 3. Click Submit. A window appears that requests confirmation of the delete action. 4. Click OK. The profile is removed from the WLAN profiles list. Note: If you delete the active profile, you will need to reconfigure an active profile. To do so, reconnect to the adapter via SoftAP, or reset to factory defaults, then reconfigure the wireless settings.
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7 Printer Page You can use the Printer page to print test pages, add or delete a printer, and modify default print options. The Xerox® Wireless Print Solutions Adapter supports printing and printer management through the Web Manager user interface and Google Cloud Print. All printer options are available when a printer is added. All printing and printer management functionality is available on the Printer page. Notes: • • Only add a printer which supports Adobe PS3.
Printer Page To Delete a Printer 1. 2. 3. 4. In the Web Manager, click the Printer tab. Click Printer Configuration. Click Delete Printer. To confirm the selection, click Delete Printer again. The button changes to Add Printer. To Print a Test Page 1. 2. 3. In the Web Manager, click the Printer tab. Click Printer Configuration. Click Print Test Page. A confirmation page appears, then Printer Configuration page loads. Print Jobs To View Print Jobs 1. 2. In the Web Manager, click the Printer tab.
Printer Page 4. For Longitude, enter the longitude coordinates for your device. Note: If you do not know your coordinates, enable Share Location, then click Find Your Location. 5. Click Save. Google Cloud Print Google Cloud Print allows you to print documents that are stored in the cloud without using a print driver. Register the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter printer at Google Cloud Print.
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Diagnostics Page 8 To access the Diagnostics page, log into the Web Manager, then click the Diagnostics tab. The Diagnostics page provides access to view and configure DNS settings, ping devices, view and configure networking routes, and run traceroutes. DNS The primary and secondary DNS addresses come from the active interface. DHCP overrides the static addresses from the Network Interface configuration settings.
Diagnostics Page Routes Routing allows one system to find the network path to another system, from a gateway to a destination. To view the current networking routes, on the Diagnostics page, click Routes. Traceroute You can use traceroute to trace a packet from the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter to an Internet host. A traceroute shows how many hops the packet requires to reach the host, and how long each hop takes. This information can be helpful to diagnose delays for a web page that loads slowly.
Administration Page 9 To open the Administration page, after you log in to the Web Manager, select the Administration tab. Use the Administration page to configure date and time, discovery, HTTP, SSL, Syslog, System, user management, and cloning. Clock You can update clock settings manually or you can synchronize the clock with an SNTP server. If you select SNTP, you can choose automatic time zone detection. To Specify a Clock-Setting Method 1. 2. 3. 4.
Administration Page Discovery Settings Description UPnP Server State Use this setting to allow the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter to be discovered by devices on the network. UPnP Server Port To restore the default settings, leave UPnP Server Port blank. To Configure Discovery 1. 2. 3. 4. To view or configure Discovery settings, in the Web Manager, click the Administration tab, then select Discovery. For UPnP Server State, select Enabled.
Administration Page 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Click HTTP. Click Authentication. As required, modify the settings. Click Submit. To delete the current configuration, click Delete. Confirm the deletion, then click OK. Proxy Server 1. 2. 3. 4. In the Web Manager, click the Administration tab. Click Proxy Server. As needed, modify the State, Host, Port, Username, and Password. Click Submit. Notes: • • In some network environments, a Proxy Server is required to access resources on the network.
Administration Page To Create a New Credential To create an SSL credential: 1. In the Web Manager, click the Administration tab. 2. Click SSL. 3. Click Credentials. 4. Type the name for your credential. 5. Click Submit. The SSL credential appears in the list. To Delete a Credential To delete an SSL credential: 1. In the Web Manager, click the Administration tab. 2. Click SSL. 3. Click Credentials. 4. For the credential that you want to delete, click the X. 5. To confirm the delete, click OK.
Administration Page 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Click Credentials. For View or Edit, click the credential that you want to modify. For Create New Self-Signed Certificate, type the details requested. For Expires, type the date that the self-signed certificate expires in mm/dd/yyyy format. For Type, select RSA or DSA. Specify a key length. Note: The process to create a self-signed certificate can take up to 30 seconds, depending on the length of the key. 9. Click Submit.
Administration Page 5. Locate, then double-click the certificate. Notes: • 6. If you select SSL authority, RSA, or DSA certificates, for New Certificate Type, select PEM or PKCS7. • Ensure that the certificate is formatted properly with a valid open and close tag. • Ensure that the Private Key is associated to the selected certificate and that it is formatted properly with a valid open and close tag. Click Submit.
Administration Page 5. 6. 7. For Remote Port, enter the port number for the remote host that supports logging services. The default port number is 514. For Severity Log Level, click the arrow to select the minimum level message type that you want the system to log. Click Submit. System Use the System page to reboot the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter or restore it to factory settings as needed. You can reboot the device, restore factory defaults, upload new firmware and update its short and long names.
Administration Page User Management To Change the User Admin Password 1. 2. 3. In the Web Manager, click the Administration tab. Click User Management. In the Admin Password field, enter the desired password. Note: The default Admin Password is PASS. 4. Click Submit. Cloning The cloning feature allows you to: • Clone settings from one Wireless Print Solutions Adapter to another. • Export an XML configuration record (XCR) from one device and save it to use as an import file for another device.
Administration Page CAUTIONS: • To prevent unauthorized access to secure network information, such as secret passwords and network keys, use with extreme caution. • Use only with a secure link. • Save only in secure locations. Note: Ensure that the group list is formatted as comma-delimited text and encased in doublequotation marks. 5. 6. Click Export. A file that contains the current configuration information is generated for download.
Administration Page Quick Setup Quick Setup provides a window to configure all basic settings for the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter. You can access Quick Setup on the Administration page and whenever you reset the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter to factory defaults. For details, see To Configure System Settings on page 41. To Access the Quick Setup Page 1. 2. 3. In the Web Manager, click the Administration tab. Click Quick Setup. On the verification window that appears, click OK.
Administration Page To locate and install firmware for your Wireless Print Solutions Adapter: 1. Open a web browser, they type www.xerox.com/office/WPSAsupport. 2. Locate the firmware file archive in .zip format. 3. Download the file to your computer, then unzip the file. The firmware file will have a .rom file extension. The zip file contains release notes, and instructions on how to install the firmware. 4. Open the instruction document and follow the process defined.
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Troubleshooting A You can use this section to troubleshoot common issues that can occur with the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter (WPSA). Status LED never illuminates. Probable Cause Solution The WPSA does not have full power. 1. Ensure that the AC power adapter is fully seated into the 5VDC Power Supply. For details, refer to the Wireless Print Solutions Adapter Installation Guide supplied with the device, or available at www.xerox.com/office/WPSAdocs. 2.
Troubleshooting Cannot print from via PC. Probable Cause Solution The printer is not bridged onto the wireless network. Connect to the web manager to ensure that the WPSA bridge is enabled. For details, see Bridge (br0) Settings on page 22. The printer is offline. Verify that the printer is online and accepting jobs. The PC is on a different network than the printer. Ensure that the printer IP address is accessible from the client PC.
Troubleshooting Cannot locate printer or print from Android device. Probable Cause Solution There is no print service installed on the Android device. Ensure that the correct print service plugin is installed on the phone/tablet: • GoogleCloud Print • Mopria Print Service • Xerox Android Print Service You can download these plugins from the Google Play Store. The print service is installed, but is not enabled.
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B Regulatory Notice to Users in the European Union Hereby, Xerox declares that Wireless Print Adapter is in compliance with Directives 1999/5/EC, 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2002/95/EC, and 2009/125/EC. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.xerox.com/enviornment_europe.
Regulatory with any other antenna or transmitter. End users must be provided with specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Notice to Users in Canada The Wireless Print Adapter does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-emissions. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Regulatory • • EN 55024 EN 55022 American • • • • • FCC 15.21 FCC 15.105 FCC 15E FCC 15.247 FCC 15.407 Canadian • • ICES-003 RSS-210 Safety • UL/IEC/EN 60950-1 Energy Efficiency (Power Adapter) • • • (EC) No 278/2009 - Lot 7 DoE - External Power Supplies - 10 CFR 430.32(w) NR Canada - External Power Supplies - CSA C381.
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