NCR 7197 Wi-Fi Configuration Manual

Brand: NCR

Model: 7197

Type: Wi-Fi Configuration Manual

WI-FI CONFIGURATION GUIDE

NCR RealPOS 7197 Receipt Printer

B005-0000-2375

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Table of Contents

Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer

Introduction 1

Configuring Directly on the POS Network 1

Connecting to the Printer 1

Select an Existing Network 5

Pre-Configuring the Printer 6

Connecting a Wi-Fi Device to the Printer 6

Security Settings 10

No Security 10

WEP Security 11

WPA/WPA2 Personal Security 12

WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Security 13

Final Installation 15

Signal Strength 15

Network Connection 15

Limited AP Settings 16

Administrative Settings 18

Resetting the Printer EEPROM to Factory Defaults 19

Revision Record

Issue Date Remarks

A Sep 2014 First Issue

Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer

Introduction

This document provides procedures how to configure a Wi-Fi printer for a POS

network. There are two ways to accomplish this.

• Install/configure the printer directly on the POS network

• Pre-configure the printer at a remote location

Configuring Directly on the POS Network

In order to configure a Wi-Fi printer for a POS network you need to acquire the

following network information in advance.

• POS Network ID (SSID)

• Security Type

• Security Password

• Access to Security Certificates (if applicable)

Connecting to the Printer

1. Place the printer in a location where it can be connected to the POS network.

2. Connect the printer to power.

3. Print a diagnostic page by simultaneously pressing the Paper Feed Button and

closing the receipt cover.

4. Note the printer serial number located on the top of the diagnostic page.

2 Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer

5. On the network workstation open the dialog for Choosing a Network and note the

Printer Serial Number in the list. This is the Printer SSID (WF+[serial number].

6. Connect to the Printer SSID.

Example: For Windows, click [Printer SSID] >> Connect.

Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer 3

7. Note the Printer IP Address on the Diagnostic Printout.

8. Open an internet browser on the workstation and enter the Printer IP Address in the

Browser Address Bar.

192.168.2.1 >> Enter

9. Enter the User Name and Password and click OK.

User Name: admin

Password: admin

4 Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer

Device Setup is the main menu of the configuration setup, with the following options.

• Client Settings - wireless and network selection and setup

• Limited AP Settings - Access Point mode settings

• Operation Mode Selection - (Not used)

• Administrator Settings- administrator and password control

10. Click Client Settings.

The Client Settings menu is used to configure the printer to conform to the POS network

environment; SSID, Security, IP address, etc.

11. Click Select an Existing Network.

Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer 5

Select an Existing Network

Use this method if you are configuring locally on the POS network.

1. Click Select an Existing Networks.

2. All existing Access Points are listed in a table. Choose the Access Point to connect to

and click Select.

Note: Install the printer in a location where the signal strength shown in the table is

-65 db or higher (toward positive numbers).

3. Go to the Security Settings section to complete the network configuration.

6 Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer

Pre-Configuring the Printer

Use the procedures in this section when you want to configure the printer at a remote

location (lab) and then connect the printer to the POSnetwork later.

You need a Wi-Fi device and the following network information in advance.

• POS Network ID (SSID)

• Security Type

• Security Password

• Access to Security Certificates (if applicable)

Connecting a Wi-Fi Device to the Printer

1. Connect the printer to power.

2. Print a diagnostic page by simultaneously pressing the Paper Feed Button and

closing the receipt cover.

3. Note the printer serial number located on the top of the diagnostic page.

Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer 7

4. On a Wi-Fi enabled device open the dialog for Choosing a Network and note the

Printer Serial Number in the list. This is the Printer SSID (WF+[serial number].

5. Connect to the Printer SSID.

Example: For Windows, click [Printer SSID] >> Connect.

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6. Note the Printer IP Address on the Diagnostic Printout.

7. Open an internet browser on the Wi-Fi device and enter the Printer IP Address in the

Browser Address Bar.

192.168.2.1 >> Enter

8. Enter the User Name and Password and click OK.

User Name: admin

Password: admin

Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer 9

Device Setup is the main menu of the configuration setup, with the following options.

• Client Settings - wireless and network selection and setup

• Limited AP Settings - Access Point mode settings

• Operation Mode Selection - (Not used)

• Administrator Settings- administrator and password control

9. Click Client Settings.

The Client Settings menu is used to configure the printer to conform to the POS

network environment; SSID, Security, IP address, etc.

10. Click Manual Configuration to Join a Network.

10 Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer

Security Settings

No Security

1. Click the Security menu down arrow and select No Security.

2. Click Advanced Options.

3. Select the method how to obtain an IP address.

• Acquire IP Address automatically (DHCP)

• Static IP Address (enter data)

4. Select Next to show the summary of your selection.

5. If the summary is correct click Save.

6. Click Apply Settings

Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer 11

WEP Security

1. Click the Security menu down arrow and select WEP.

2. Enter the WEP key.

3. Click Advanced Options.

4. Select the method how to obtain an IP address.

• Acquire IP Address automatically (DHCP)

• Static IP Address (enter data)

5. Select Next to show the summary of your selection.

6. If the summary is correct click Save.

7. Click Apply Settings

12 Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer

WPA/WPA2 Personal Security

1. Click the Security menu down arrow and select WPA/WPA2 Personal.

2. Enter the Passphrase.

3. Select the method how to obtain an IP address.

• Acquire IP Address automatically (DHCP)

• Static IP Address (enter data)

4. Select Next to show the summary of your selection.

5. If the summary is correct click Save.

6. Click Apply Settings

Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer 13

WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Security

1. Click the Security menu down arrow and select WPA/WPA2 Enterprise.

2. Enter the EAP Type, EAP Username, and EAP Password.

3. Skip the Time Settings section.

4. Click Upload Certificates.

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5. Click the Browse buttons to locate the certificates and then click Upload.

Note: The certificates must be in DER format and must be less than 2K bytes.

6. Click Advanced Options.

7. Select the method how to obtain an IP address.

• Acquire IP Address automatically (DHCP)

• Static IP Address (enter data)

8. Select Next to show the summary of your selection.

9. If the summary is correct click Save.

10. Click Apply Settings

Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer 15

Final Installation

Signal Strength

When the printer is installed in its final operating location verify the network signal

strength is -65 db or higher (toward positive numbers) after connecting the printer. The

signal strength can be found on the diagnostic form.

Network Connection

If the printer does not connect to the network the IP Address indicated on the

diagnostic form will be empty (0.0.0.0). The printer should beep once when it is

powered up, indicating it is connected to the network. When connected it shows an IP

address.

16 Configuring a Wi-Fi Printer

Limited AP Settings

By default, the printer is in Access Point Mode, no security, DHCP. These settings can be

changed in this option.

1. Click Limited AP Settings.

2. Click the Security menu down arrow and select WEP.

3. Enter the WEP key.

4. Click Advanced Options.

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NCR 7197 Wi-Fi Configuration Manual

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