Zebra ZXP Series 8 Reference Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Networking Basics ................................................................................................................................. 6
Channels and communication modes ....................................................................................................... 6
Security ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
Authentication .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Network name (SSID) ................................................................................................................................ 8
Encryption ................................................................................................................................................. 8
Media access control address authentication .......................................................................................... 9
3 Installing Printer .................................................................................................................................. 10
4 Configuring the Printer ....................................................................................................................... 11
Network Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Configuring the Printer through the Operator Control Panel ................................................................. 12
Configuring Wireless through the Printer Web Page ............................................................................. 22
Configuring Wireless through the Driver Toolbox .................................................................................. 25
Using ZXP Toolbox Wireless Settings Load/Save Buttons ....................................................................... 30
Using RADIO CONTROL Menu ................................................................................................................. 31
Using SET DEFAULTS Menu ..................................................................................................................... 32
Simple Roaming Used During Connection .............................................................................................. 32
Setting Up an Ad-Hoc (Peer) Network .................................................................................................... 33
Multi-homing Considerations ................................................................................................................. 37
5 Monitor Wireless Performance .......................................................................................................... 39
Wireless Info Pages ................................................................................................................................. 39
Signal Strength ........................................................................................................................................ 40
Noise Floor .............................................................................................................................................. 41
Data Rate................................................................................................................................................. 41
DHCP & MAC Address Info Page ............................................................................................................. 41
Wireless Statistics Info Page ................................................................................................................... 42
Wireless Statistics Success and Failure Rates ......................................................................................... 43
Main Status Display Wireless Errors ....................................................................................................... 43
Viewing Wireless Information through Printer Web Page ..................................................................... 45
Viewing Wireless Information through Windows Printer Driver Toolbox .............................................. 46

Zebra ZXP Series 8 Specifications

General

Color	Yes
Maximum resolution	304 x 304 DPI
Standard interfaces	USB 2.0
Connectivity technology	Wired
Weight (imperial)	27.5 lbs
Dimensions (WxDxH)	356 x 519 x 303 mm
Compatible operating systems	Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003
Internal memory	64 MB
Storage temperature (T-T)	23 - 131 °F
Operating temperature (T-T)	15 - 25 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 %
Power requirements	100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	12500 g