Intermec PL4 Setting Up WEP Encryption, To test that the printer is ready for LPD or TCP printing

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!U1 SETVAR “ip.gateway” “xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx”

!U1 SETVAR “ip.addr” “xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx”

where “xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” will be replaced with valid values for your network. If you are unsure what values to enter, please contact your network administrator for assistance.

6Turn the printer off and on.

7Test the configuration. For help, see the next procedure.

To test that the printer is ready for LPD or TCP printing

1Print a configuration label. For help, see “Verifying the Printer Is Working” earlier in this guide.

2Ping the IP address of the printer and verify acknowledgement (from a DOS prompt on Windows platforms).

3Print a test label via Intermec PLUS. Test using TCP sockets (port 6101) and LPD.

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Before setting up the printer, you need to know the WEP key that your wireless network is using. If 40-bit encryption is enabled, the key is 10 hexadecimal (0 to 9, A to F) characters; otherwise, if 128-bit encryption is enabled, the key is 26 hexadecimal characters.

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Contents EasyCoder PL4 Printer Page Contents EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide Introducing the EasyCoder PL4 Printer Unpacking and InspectingReporting Damage Learning About the Printer Front view of the EasyCoder PL4Installing the Battery Charging the Battery Using the Single Battery ChargerTo use the single battery charger Using the 4-Pack Charger To charge the battery with the 4-pack chargerCharger LED Status Description Amber Green Battery Status Pack Charger Cycle Times for PL4 Batteries Percentage Charged TimeUnderstanding the Control Panels Standard Control PanelStandard Control Panel Functions Button or LED FunctionLCD Control Panel LCD Control Panel Functions Status Icon FunctionsIcon Function Function Default Setting Options LCD FunctionsLoading the Media To load the mediaMedia supports Tear-Off mode To switch from Self-Strip mode to Tear-Off mode Loading Fanfold Media To load fanfold mediaVerifying the Printer Is Working To print a configuration label XxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxXXEC00-10-0042 802.11b section of report EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide Continuation of second report Parameter Default Setting Establishing Communications With a TerminalSerial Cable Communications Connecting the printer to a terminal Terminals and Cables Terminal Cable Part NumberBluetooth Communications Module is installed in the PL4 printerTo print labels from a Bluetooth-enabled device Processor Bluetooth Print UtilityWireless Local Area Network Wlan Communications Wlan Module Using a Compact Flash RadioWlan Module Using a Pcmcia Card Radio Setting Up LPD or TCP Printing To set up for LPD or TCP printing Setting Up WEP Encryption To test that the printer is ready for LPD or TCP printingTo set up WEP encryption To test the WEP setup Setting Up for POP3 E-mail Printing To set up for POP3 e-mail printing Where my password is the password for the POP3 accountTo test the POP3 e-mail printing Setting Up for Ad Hoc Mode To set up for Ad Hoc modeU1 Setvar wlan.operatingmode ad hoc Setting Up the Software To install Intermec PlusTo test the ad hoc connection Downloading Firmware To open Intermec PlusTo download firmware Using the Accessories Using the Belt Clip Using the Adjustable Shoulder Strap Extending Battery Life Maintaining the PrinterCleaning the Printer Cleaning the PL4 Printer Cleaning MethodCleaning Interval Troubleshooting Understanding the Standard Control Panel LEDs Understanding the LCD Control Panel IconsUnderstanding the LEDs Understanding the Status IconsTroubleshooting Printer Problems Printer ProblemsSymptom SolutionSymptom Solution LPD TCP Using Communications Diagnostics Mode To enter Communications Diagnostics modeSpecifications Printing SpecificationsMemory/Communications Specifications Label Specifications Memory/Communications SpecificationsMinimum Black Mark Dimensions Font/Bar Code Specifications Physical/Environmental/Electrical SpecificationsPhysical/Environmental/Electrical Specifications Signal Pin # Name Type DescriptionCommunications Port Accessories EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide EasyCoder PL4 Printer User’s Guide 073204-001