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Network Interface

Information

The Information menu shows the various network interface parameters as described below.

Basic

Parameter
Explanation
MAC Address
The MAC Address of the network interface is displayed. You can check the MAC Address on a status sheet.
Hardware Version
The hardware version of the network interface is displayed.
Model Name
The product name of the device on which the network interface is installed is displayed.
Software Information button
Displays the detailed software information of the device.
Location
Enter the location of the network interface.
Note:
If you specify the location on the Administration Information screen, this setting is overwritten.
Model Name
Displays the printer model name.
Printer ID
Displays the printer ID.
Printer Type
Displays the printer type.
ROM Version
Displays the ROM version of the network interface.
Software version
Displays the software version of the network interface.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Administration Information

You can specify the device name and the printer’s location in a single operation for all the protocols supported by the printer.
Note:
  • This screen appears only when the printer supports at least one protocol for which the device name or location can be set in one operation.
  • Protocols for which the device name can be set in one operation vary depending on the printer model.
Parameter
Explanation
Device Name
Enter the device name.
This setting is applied to all of the device name settings on each protocol listed under this box.
If you select Acquire host name automatically on the DNS screen in the TCP/IP menu, the device name is set automatically and this item is dimmed.
Location
Enter the name of the printer’s physical location.
This setting is applied to all of the location settings on each protocol listed under this box.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Printer Information

Parameter
Explanation
Printer Status
Displays the printer status.
Level
Displays 15 printer errors and the error level.
Alert
Displays 15 printer errors and the error information.
Black (K) Toner
Displays the toner levels and the remaining service life of consumable products.
Fuser Unit Life
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Wireless

Parameter
Explanation
Communication Standard
Communication standard for wireless LAN
Communication Mode
Wireless network mode
Security Level
Displays the current security level for wireless LAN.
Detailed...
Opens the Detailed Information dialog box. See Detailed Information for details. This item is enabled only when the security level is set to “WPA-Enterprise”.
SSID
SSID of the access point or wireless LAN
Channel
Channel used for wireless communication
Transmission Rate
Communication speed
Send Transmission Rate
Receive Transmission Rate
Access Point (MAC Address)
Access Point used for wireless LAN in the Infrastructure mode. In the Ad Hoc mode, this item does not appear.
Signal Condition
Condition of the radio wave, as follows:
Three antennas: Excellent
Two antennas: Good
One antenna: Poor
None: No connection
Question mark: Unknown
Connecting Client (MAC Address)
Displays the list of client computers that are connected by a wireless LAN.
Refresh button
Updates to the latest wireless information.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Detailed Information

Parameter
Explanation
Authentication Method
Displays the current authentication method for WPA-Enterprise.
User Name
Displays the user name for client authentication.
Use anonymous name
Displays whether anonymous authentication is enabled for client authentication. This item is displayed only when you select PEAP-TLS or PEAP-MSCHAPv2 as the Authentication Method.
Anonymous Name
Displays the anonymous name for client authentication. This item is displayed only when you select PEAP-TLS or PEAP-MSCHAPv2 as the Authentication Method.
Certificate
Displays the CA signed certificate name used for client authentication.
Server Authentication
Displays whether server authentication is enabled for WPA-Enterprise.
Specify a server name
Displays whether a server name is specified for server authentication.
Server Name
Displays the server name used for server authentication.
Certificate
Displays the CA certificate name used for server authentication.
Self-signed Certificate
Displays the current status of the self-signed certificate used for WPA-Enterprise.
Encryption Strength
Displays the current encryption strength for WPA-Enterprise.
Detailed Information… button
Displays detailed information for each certificate.
OK button
Closes the dialog box.

Network

To modify the network settings of the network interface, use the Network screen. This menu appears only if the network interface supports this function.

Basic (Wired)

Item
Explanation
Link Speed & Duplex Mode
Select an appropriate Ethernet speed and duplex setting. Normally, Automatic can be selected. If you select a setting other than Automatic, make sure the setting corresponds to the type of hub you are using.
Port Type
Select an appropriate port type. If you do not know which port to select, select Automatic from the list.
Use IEEE 802.3az
Select this check box to enable IEEE 802.3az, an Ethernet standard for saving energy.
This item is only enabled when you select Automatic as the Link Speed & Duplex Mode.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Basic (Wireless)

Item
Explanation
Enable wireless LAN
Select this check box to activate the wireless network function of the network interface. Even if the check box is not selected, you can specify the basic settings and security settings of the wireless network for the network interface.
Communication Mode
Select a wireless LAN mode from the drop-down list. Available options are Infrastructure, Ad Hoc, Simple AP mode, or Wi-Fi Direct.
When Communication Mode is modified, a warning dialog box is displayed and the following items are returned to their default settings.
  • SSID (The default value is null.)
  • Security Type (“Standard” is default.)
  • Security Level (“None” is default.)
Wireless Mode
Select the wireless mode from the list.
SSID
Enter or select the SSID (or ESSID) of the access point or wireless LAN (up to 32 characters).
Refresh button
Refreshes the list of SSIDs.
Channel
When the mode is Ad Hoc, select the channel used on the network interface. If the mode is Infrastructure, this item is dimmed.
Transmission Rate
Communication speed
Send Transmission Rate
Receive Transmission Rate
Detailed button
Click this button to display the Detailed Settings dialog box, and then specify Enable roaming function and AP Density.
Enable roaming function:
Selecting the Enable roaming function check box activates the roaming function.
AP Density:
To continue the connection of the same access point, select Low. Selecting High makes it easy to roam around access points. The network interface switches to another access point if it has a better radio wave condition.
Device Name
Enter the device name (up to 32 characters) for the WPS function.
Note:
If you specify the device name on the Administration Information screen, this setting may be overwritten depending on the printer model.
Security
See Security for details on the security settings.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Security

Item
Explanation
Security Type
Select the security type from Standard or High Security.
Security Level
Select the security level from the list after if Standard is selected as the Security Type. Selecting the desired security level displays the WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA-Enterprise Settings areas, respectively. If High Security is selected as the Security Type, LEAP is selected automatically and the LEAP Settings area is displayed.
Note:
In Ad Hoc mode, you cannot use WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA-PSK (AES), WPA-Enterprise (TKIP), or WPA-Enterprise (AES) as the security level.
Detailed... button
Click this button to display the Detailed Security Settings dialog box, and then select the AP authentication method from Open System, Shared Key, or Automatic. The method is enabled only when WEP-64bit (40bit), or WEP-128bit (104bit) is selected for Security Level.
WEP Settings (appears for WEP-64bit (40bit) or WEP-128bit (104bit) security level)
Input using hex
Select this check box to set the WEP Key in hexadecimal.
WEP Key
When you select WEP-64bit (40bit) for the length, you can set up to 4 WEP Keys. When you select WEP-128bit (104bit), you can set only one WEP Key.
For 64bit and ASCII, enter 5 characters.
For 64bit and Hex, enter 10 digit values.
For 128bit and ASCII, enter 13 characters.
For 128bit and Hex, enter 26 digit value.
Note:
The WEP Key disappears after the network interface is configured. Do not forget the WEP Key you have set.
WEP Key (1 to 4)
Key Index
Select one WEP Key as an active key before enabling use of encryption.
Active WEP Key
WPA Settings (appears for WPA-PSK (TKIP) , WPA-PSK(AES), or WPA2-PSK security level)
PSK (Pre-shared Key)
Enter the password for WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA-PSK(AES), or WPA2-PSK authentication (8 to 63 characters).
Reenter PSK (Pre-shared Key)
Enter the password again.
WPA-Enterprise Settings (appears for WPA-Enterprise (TKIP) or WPA-Enterprise (AES) security level)
Authentication Method
Select the authentication method for WPA-Enterprise.
Setting…
Opens the detailed authentication settings screen. See Detailed authentication settings (EAP-TLS/PEAP-TLS/PEAP-MSCHAPv2) for details.
WPA2-Enterprise Settings (appears for WPA2-Enterprise security level)
IEEE802.1X Settings
Specifies the authentication settings for WPA2-Enterprise.
Setting…
Opens the detailed IEEE802.1X settings screen. See IEEE802.1X Settings for details.
LEAP Settings (appears for LEAP security level)
EAP Account
Enter the EAP Account for the Radius server authentication (1 to 32 characters).
EAP Password
Enter the EAP password for the Radius server authentication (1 to 32 characters). The password is displayed as asterisks (*) on the screen.
Reenter EAP Password
Enter the password again.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Detailed authentication settings (EAP-TLS/PEAP-TLS/PEAP-MSCHAPv2)

Parameter
Explanation
User Name
Enter the user name used for client authentication (up to 128 characters).
Use anonymous name
Specify whether to enable anonymous authentication for client authentication. This item is enabled only when you select PEAP-TLS or PEAP-MSCHAPv2 as the Authentication Method.
Anonymous Name
Enter the anonymous name used for client authentication (up to 128 characters). This item is enabled only when you select PEAP-TLS or PEAP-MSCHAPv2 as the Authentication Method.
Password
Enter a password for client authentication (up to 128 characters). This item is enabled only when you select PEAP-MSCHAPv2 as the Authentication Method.
Certificate
Displays the CA signed certificate name used for client authentication. This item is enabled only when you select EAP-TLS or PEAP-TLS as the Authentication Method.
Server Authentication
Specify whether to enable server authentication for WPA-Enterprise.
Specify a server name
Select whether to specify a server name for server authentication.
Server Name
Enter the server name used for server authentication (up to 128 characters).
Certificate
Displays the CA certificate name used for server authentication.
Encryption Strength
Displays the current encryption strength for WPA-Enterprise.
Change button
Opens the Certificate Selection dialog box. See Certificate Selection for details.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Certificate Selection

Parameter
Explanation
Certificate List
Displays the list of certificates installed on the device.
Detailed Information… button
Displays detailed information for the certificate selected in the list.
Refresh button
Refreshes the list with the latest information for the certificates.
Import a Certificate button
Starts the Web-based configuration utility and opens the appropriate menu screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to import a certificate to the device.
Delete a Certificate button
Starts the Web-based configuration utility and opens the appropriate menu screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to delete certificates from the device.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

IEEE802.1X Settings

Parameter
Explanation
EAP Type
Select an option for an authentication method between the printer and a RADIUS server.
User ID
Configure an ID to use for an authentication of a RADIUS server.
Password: Setting... button
Configure a password to authenticate the printer. Click Settings... to display the settings screen.
Client Certificate
Specify the certificate signed by a CA to be used for the client certificate. You can specify a certificate obtained for other features.
Server ID
Configure a server ID to authenticate with a RADIUS server.
Anonymous Name
You can configure an anonymous name instead of a user ID to authenticate with a RADIUS server.
CA Certificate
Specify a CA certificate to be used for server authentication.
Certificate Validation
Enables or disables the certificate validation used to authenticate a secure connection between the Rudius server and the device.
Encryption Strength
Specifies the encryption strength to be used for authentication.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Password

Item
Explanation
New Password
Enter the password for authentication. If you select PEAP/MSCHAPv2 as the Authentication Method, enter a new password.
Reenter New Password
Enter the password again to confirm that the new authentication password is correct.

Detailed (Wireless)

Item
Explanation
Enable the power management function
Enables or disables the power saving function for the wireless LAN chip on the network interface.
Set RTS/CTS handshake control
Enables or disables the RTS/CTS flow control.
RTS/CTS Threshold
Enter the RTS/CTS threshold between 0 and 2347 bytes.
Note:
This item is only enabled when Set RTS/CTS handshake control is selected.The values you can specify vary depending on the network interface model.
Enable roaming function
Selecting the Enable roaming function check box activates the roaming function.
AP Density
To continue the connection of the same access point, select Low. Selecting High makes it easy to roam around access points. The network interface switches to another access point if it has a better radio wave condition.
Set fragment threshold
Enables or disables the fragmentation threshold.
Fragment Threshold
Enter the fragmentation threshold between 256 and 2346 bytes.
Note:
This item is only enabled when Set fragment threshold is selected. The values you can specify vary depending on the network interface model.
Device Name
Enter the device name (up to 32 characters) for the WPS function.
Note:
If you specify the device name on the Administration Information screen, this setting may be overwritten depending on the printer model.
Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia Function
Select this check box to enable the Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) function.
2.4 GHz/5 GHz
Select the bandwidth you want to use from the list.
Disable Wi-Fi Direct function in panel
Select to override Wi-Fi Direct settings from the printer's control panel.
Connection Mode
Select the mode for the Wi-Fi Direct connection.
Delete the registered wireless device information
Deletes registered information for the Wi-Fi Direct connection of a wireless device that has been connected to the printer.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

TCP/IP

To use the device in the TCP/IP environment, configure the network interface using the TCP/IP screen. Items that are not supported by the network interface do not appear on the screen.

Basic

Item
Explanation
Method for Specifying IP Address
Select a method for specifying an IP address. When you select Automatic, an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway are automatically assigned by the DHCP server.
Note:
If the Dynamic DNS function is not supported, we recommend that you select Manual and then enter an IP address. This is because if you select Automatic, the IP address of the network interface changes every time you turn on the device so that you need to change the port setting accordingly.
Set using BOOTP
Specifies whether to enable or disable the BOOTP settings.
Set using RARP
Specifies whether to enable or disable the RARP settings.
Set using Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)
Assigns a private IP address automatically even when there is no DHCP server on your network. It is dimmed if this function is not supported.
Set using PING
Select this check box when setting an IP address using the ping command. When not using the ping command, clear this check box.
IP Address
Enter an IP address for the network interface. Be sure that the IP address is unique and does not conflict with any other device on the network.
Subnet Mask
Enter the subnet mask of the IP address.
Default Gateway
Enter the gateway address.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Basic [IPv6] 1

Item
Explanation
Enable IPv6 Address
Select this check box to enable IPv6 address.
Enable Privacy Extension
Select this check box to enable the privacy extension function. The link-local address that was generated based on the MAC address is converted to an address that includes random digits, so that it cannot be cracked.
Enable DHCPv6 Client
Select this check box to acquire an IPv6 address from a DHCPv6 server.
Enable Manual IPv6 Address Settings
Select this check box to manually configure IPv6 address.
IPv6 Address
Displays the manually registered IPv6 addresses.
If your device supports multiple IPv6 addresses, you can add, edit, or delete the addresses.
To enter a new IPv6 address, click the Add button. To edit or delete the IPv6 address, select the address, and then click the Edit or Delete button.
This item is only available when Enable Manual IPv6 Address Settings check box is selected.
Default Gateway
Displays the manually registered default gateway addresses.
To enter a new gateway address, click the Add button. To edit or delete the gateway address, select the address, and then click the Edit or Delete button.
This item is only available when Enable Manual IPv6 Address Settings check box is selected.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Basic [IPv6] 2

Item
Explanation
Link-Local Address
Displays the link-local address that is assigned to the network interface.
Stateless Address
Displays the stateless addresses for the network interface. A stateless address is automatically generated based on the network interface's MAC address and the network information supplied by the router.
Stateful Address
Displays the stateful addresses for the network interface. A stateful address is supplied by the DHCPv6 server.
Default Gateway
Displays the default gateway addresses for the network interface.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

DNS

Item
Explanation
Acquire DNS server address automatically
Select this check box if you want to acquire the DNS server address using the DHCP server. To enter the DNS server address manually, clear this check box.
DNS Server Addresses (order of use)
Displays the DNS server address. To enter the DNS server address, click the Add button. You can edit the DNS server address only when the Acquire DNS server address automatically check box is not selected.
To edit or delete the DNS server address, select the address and then click the Edit or Delete button.
Status
Displays the setting status of the host and domain names.
Acquire host name and domain name automatically
Select this check box if you want to acquire a host name and domain name from the DHCP server.
To enter the host name and the domain name manually, clear this check box. This check box is available only if you have selected Automatic or DHCP for Method for Specifying IP Address.
Acquire host name automatically
Select this check box if you want to acquire a host name from the DHCP server.
To enter the host name manually, clear this check box. This item is only available if you have selected Automatic or DHCP as the Method for Specifying IP Address.
Host Name
Enter the host name supported by the Dynamic DNS (between 2 and 63 characters). The total number of characters of the host name and the domain name must not exceed 251.
Acquire domain name automatically
Select this check box if you want to acquire a domain name from the DHCP server.
To enter the domain name manually, clear this check box. This item is only available if you have selected Automatic or DHCP as the Method for Specifying IP Address.
Domain Name
Leave it blank or enter two or more characters of the domain name supported by Dynamic DNS. The total number of characters of the host name and the domain name must not exceed 251. You can enter a domain name only when the Acquire host name and domain name automatically check box is not selected.
Register the network interface’s address to DNS server
Select this check box if you want to register the host name and the domain name to the DNS server through the DHCP server that supports Dynamic DNS.
To enable this function, the DNS server address, host name, and domain name must be set.
Register directly to DNS server
Select this check box if you want to register the host name and the domain name directly on the DNS server.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

DNS [IPv6]

Item
Explanation
DNS Server Addresses (order of use)
Displays the DNS server address. To enter the DNS server address, click the Add button. You can edit the DNS server address only when the Acquire DNS server address automatically check box is not selected.
To edit or delete the DNS server address, select the address and then click the Edit or Delete button.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

ICMPv6

Item
Explanation
Use ICMP Redirect
Select this check box to enable ICMPv6 redirect messages.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Bonjour

Item
Explanation
Use Bonjour
Enables or disables the Bonjour function.
Bonjour Name
Enter the Bonjour name (between 2 and 53 characters).
Printer Name
Enter the printer name for Bonjour (between 1 and 41 characters).
Note:
If you specify the device name on the Administration Information screen, this setting may be overwritten depending on the printer model.
Bonjour Service Name
Enter the printer/scanner name for Bonjour (between 1 and 41 characters).
Note:
If you specify the device name on the Administration Information screen, this setting may be overwritten depending on the printer model.
Location
Enter the name of the printer’s physical location.
Note:
If you specify the location on the Administration Information screen, this setting is overwritten.
Top Priority Protocol
Select IPP or Port 9100 from the drop-down list as the priority protocol for printing with Bonjour.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

UPnP

Item
Explanation
Enable Universal Plug and Play
Enables or disables Universal Plug and Play.
Device Name
Enter the device name (between 2 and 63 characters) for Universal Plug and Play.
Note:
If you specify the device name on the Administration Information screen, this setting may be overwritten depending on the printer model.
Location
Enter the name of the printer’s physical location.
Note:
If you specify the location on the Administration Information screen, this setting is overwritten.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

IPP

Item
Explanation
IPP URL
Displays the printer’s URL for Internet Printing.
Format:
http://IP address of network interface:631/printer name set below
Example:
http://192.168.100.201:631/EPSON_IPP_Printer
Printer Name
Enter the name of the printer to use for Internet Printing (up to 127 bytes).
Example:
EPSON_IPP_Printer
Location
Enter the name of the printer’s physical location.
Note:
If you specify the location on the Administration Information screen, this setting is overwritten.
Allow Non-secure Communication
Select this check box to allow unsecured communication when the printer uses the IPP protocol.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Location

Item
Explanation
Location
Enter the name of the printer’s physical location.
Note:
If you specify the location on the Administration Information screen, this setting is overwritten.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

SLP

Note:
This function is available only for products purchased in countries and areas other than Japan.
Item
Explanation
Enable SLP
Enables or disables the SLP function.
Enable Service Advertising
Enables or disables use of the Service Advertising Protocol. This item is enabled only when the Enable SLP check box is selected.
TTL(1-15)
Select the number of routers through which a packet can travel before being discarded or returned when using the Service Advertising Protocol. This item is enabled only when both the Enable SLP and Enable Service Advertising check boxes are checked.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Internet

Item
Explanation
Use proxy server
Select this check box to use a proxy server.
Address
Enter the DNS name or IP address of the proxy server to be used. It is dimmed out if the Use proxy server check box is not selected.
Port
Enter the port number (between 0 and 65535) for the proxy server to be used. It is dimmed out if the Use proxy server check box is not selected.
Acquire from browser information
If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer as a web browser, you can use the proxy server settings that you have specified in Internet Explorer by clicking this button. It is dimmed out if the Use proxy server check box is not selected.
Authentication Name
Enter an authentication user name for the proxy server (up to 255 characters).
Password: Change button
If you want to change the password, click this button to display the Password dialog box, and then enter a new password (up to 256 characters).
Periodically confirm connection to the internet.
Select this check box to check the internet connection status of the network interface.
Note:
You may be charged depending on the type of connection you use, since the network interface connects to the internet.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

WSD/LLTD

See Windows Vista for details on the WSD and LLTD functions.

LLMNR

Item
Explanation
Enable LLMNR
Select this check box to enable the LLMNR (Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution) function.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Windows Vista

To use the WSD or LLTD functions, which are supported by default on Windows Vista, configure the network interface using the Windows Vista screen.

Basic

Item
Explanation
Enable WSD
Enables or disables the WSD (Web Services on Devices) function.
Device Name
Enter the device name (up to 127 bytes) for the WSD function.
Note:
If you specify the device name on the Administration Information screen, this setting may be overwritten depending on the printer model.
Location
Enter the name of the printer’s physical location.
Note:
If you specify the location on the Administration Information screen, this setting is overwritten.
Enable LLTD
Enables or disables the LLTD (Link Layer Topology Discovery) function.
Device Name
Enter the device name (up to 32 characters) for the LLTD function.
Note:
If you specify the device name on the Administration Information screen, this setting may be overwritten depending on the printer model.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

NetWare

To use the device in the NetWare environment, configure the network interface using the NetWare screen. You can configure the network interface in either the Print Server/Bindery mode, the Print Server/NDS mode, or the Remote Printer mode.
Note:
When you are not using NetWare, be sure to select the Standby mode.

Basic

Item
Explanation
Use NetWare
Select this check box when using NetWare. When you use the device only in the NetWare environment, it turns on automatically.
Mode
Select a mode: Standby, Print Server/Bindery, Print Server/NDS, or Remote Printer. This item is dimmed when the Use NetWare check box for the selected device is not selected.
Frame Type
Leave the default frame type as it is. This item is dimmed when the Use NetWare check box for the selected device is not selected.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

MS Network

To use the device in the Microsoft network environment, configure the network interface using the MS Network screen.

Basic

Item
Explanation
Use Microsoft network sharing
Select this check box when using Microsoft Shared Network printing. This check box is selected but dimmed when the network interface’s information is acquired by the NetBEUI protocol.
Host Name
Enter the host name (up to 15 bytes). Be sure to give a unique name that does not conflict with any other device on the network.
Note:
If you specify the device name on the Administration Information screen, this setting may be overwritten depending on the printer model.
Workgroup Name
Enter the workgroup name or domain name used for the Windows network environment (up to 15 bytes).
Enable User Authentication
Enables or disables user authentication.
User Name
Enter the user name used to authenticate the user (up to 127 characters).
Password
Enter the password used to authenticate the user (up to 64 characters).
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Printer

Item
Explanation
Shared Name
Enter the printer’s shared name on the network (up to 12 bytes). Do not use LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, or COM.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

File

Item
Explanation
Access Attribute
Select Read Only or Read/Write as the access attribute setting for external storage devices such as USB hosts or memory cards that are connected to the printer. This setting is applied to all of the external storage devices that are connected to the printer. This item is only available when the access attribute can be changed.
Shared Name
Enter the shared name you want to use for external storage devices on the network (up to 12 bytes). Do not use LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, or COM.
Shared Name (USB Host)
Enter the shared name you want to use for the USB devices on the network (up to 12 bytes). Do not use LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, or COM.
Shared Name (Memory Card)
Enter the shared name you want to use for the memory cards on the network (up to 12 bytes). Do not use LPT1, LPT2, LPT3, or COM.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

AppleTalk

To use the device in the AppleTalk environment, configure the network interface using the AppleTalk screen.
Note:
To configure the AppleTalk settings using EpsonNet Config, the following conditions must be maintained;
  • The network interface must be assigned with a valid IP address.
  • You have logged in to the NetWare server or the NDS context with supervisor privileges.
  • The shared service is installed on the computer.

Basic

Item
Explanation
Use AppleTalk
Select this check box when using AppleTalk.
Printer Name
Enter the name of the printer (up to 32 bytes). This item is dimmed and displayed blank when the Use AppleTalk check box is not selected.
Zone Name
Enter the network zone name (up to 32 bytes). To have the zone selected automatically, select Automatic to specify the network number and enter an asterisk (*) in this text box. This item is enabled only when the Use AppleTalk check box is selected.
Entity Type
Displays the printer’s entity type. Do not change the entity type unless “epson” appears. If “epson” appears, enter an entity type or select an entity type. This item is enabled only when the Use AppleTalk check box is selected.
Note:
Depending on the printer, you must specify a specific entity type. Be sure to read the manual included with your product to specify an appropriate entity type.
Method for Acquiring the Network Number
Select a method for acquiring the network number. Automatic is usually preferred. This item is enabled only when the Use AppleTalk check box is selected.
Network Number for Manual Mode
Enter a value between 0 and 65534 to specify the network number, if you have selected Manual. This item is enabled only when the Use AppleTalk check box is selected and Manual is selected for Method for Acquiring the Network Number.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

SNMP

You can make the SNMP settings using the SNMP screen.

Basic

Item
Explanation
Read Only
The word “public” is always displayed. For some network interface models, you can enter a community name (up to 32 characters).
Read/Write
Enter the Read/Write community name (up to 32 characters).
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

IP Trap

Item
Explanation
Enable IP Trap 1, 2, 3, or 4
Enable or Disable IP trap.
Address
Enter the IP address of the server to which the trap is transmitted.
Community
Enter the community name (up to 32 characters).
Port Number
Enter the port number of the host which receives the trap.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

IPX Trap

Item
Explanation
Enable IPX Trap 1, 2, 3, or 4
Enable or Disable IPX trap.
Address
Enter Network Address and Node Number (MAC Address) of the server to which the trap is transmitted.
Format:
Network Address: Node Number
Suppose Network Address is A7E00BB0 (hexadecimal) and Node Number is 000048930000 (hexadecimal). In this case, the address is A7E00BB0:000048930000.
Community
Enter the community name (up to 32 characters).
Socket Number
Enter the socket number (in hex) of the host which receives the trap.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

LDAP

You can make the LDAP server settings using the LDAP screen.

Settings

Item
Explanation
Use LDAP Server
Select to acquire addresses using the LDAP server.
Search Timeout
Specifies the timeout length when searching using the LDAP server.
LDAP Server Address
Enter the LDAP server address using IPv4 address, IPv6 address, host name, or FQDN name. The entry format varies depending on the model.
Port Number
Specify the port number for the LDAP server.
Authentication Method
Select the LDAP server authentication method.
If you select one of the following method, anonymous, simple, or Kerberos, setting values are displayed.
Search Attributes: Setting... button
Displays the screen where you can specify the search name.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Authentication Method

Simple Authentication
Item
Explanation
User Name
Enter the user name for simple authentication.
Password: Setting... button
Displays the password entry screen.
Kerberos Authentication
Item
Explanation
User Name
Enter the user name for Kerberos authentication.
Password: Setting... button
Displays the password entry screen.
Kerberos Server Address
Enter the Kerberos server address using IPv4 address, IPv6 address, host name, or FQDN name. The entry format varies depending on the model.
Kerberos Server Port Number
Enter the port number for the Kerberos server.
Kerberos Server Realm
Enter the realm name for the Kerberos server.

Password

Item
Explanation
New Password
Enter the password for authentication.
Reenter New Password
Enter the password again to confirm that the new authentication password is correct.

Search Attributes

Item
Explanation
Domain Name
Enter the domain name of the LDAP server to be used for searching.
Number of search entries
Enter the number of search entries to be displayed when searching using the LDAP server.
Search Name
Enter the domain name to be used for searching.
Display Name
Enter the display name that is shown in the search results.
Mail Address
Enter the email address.
Fax Number
Enter the fax number.
Arbitrary Attribute 1 - 4
Enter the arbitrary attributes.

Connection Test

Item
Explanation
Execute button
Execute a connection test to the LDAP server. Press this button to display the confirmation screen.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

AirPrint

You can make AirPrint settings using the AirPrint screen.

Basic

Item
Explanation
Enable scanning
Enables the AirPrint scan function when selected.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Time

You can make the time settings using the Time screen.

Basic

Item
Explanation
Date
Displays the date.
Time
Displays the time.
Time Zone
Lists the city name. Select the city or the nearest city where you live.
Use Time Server
Select the check box to use time server.
Time Server
Enter the DNS name (up to 252 characters) or IP address of the time server.
Update Interval
Enter the update interval (between 1 and 10080).
Time Server Status
Displays the status of the time server.
Default Time (YYYY-MM-DD hh:mm:ss)
Specifies the default time when the device is started.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Access Control

To control printing, configure the network interface using the Access Control screen. You can control printing based on IP addresses and printing ports.

Printing Control

Item
Explanation
Enable Printing Control
Select the check box to control printing by specifying IP addresses.
Printer Access Control
Select Allow or Deny. Selecting Allow permits printing from the IP addresses registered on the printer access control list. On the other hand, selecting Deny restricts printing from the IP addresses registered on the printer access control list.
Printer Access Control List
Displays the IP address ranges that have been registered. You can register up to 16 ranges of IP address.
Add button
The IP Address Range dialog box appears. Enter the starting and ending IP address, and then click OK to register the IP address range on the printer access control list.
Edit button
The IP Address Range dialog box appears. Specify the IP address range and then click OK.
Delete button
Removes the selected IP address range from the printer access control list.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Port Control

Item
Explanation
Allow LPR Port Printing
Select this check box to allow printing via an LPR port.
Allow RAW (Port 9100) printing and distributed printing
Select this check box to allow printing via a RAW port (Port 9100).
Allow RAW (Port 2501) printing and distributed printing
Select this check box to allow printing via a RAW port (Port 2501).
Allow FTP Port Printing
Select this check box to allow printing via an FTP port.
Allow IPP Port Printing
Select this check box to allow printing via an IPP port.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Timeout

To modify the print time out and the scan timeout of the network interface, use the Timeout screen.

Basic

Printing Timeout
Item
Explanation
LPR
Set the length of time for LPR before a timeout occurs. Enter 0 to not apply the timeout. This item is not displayed if the network interface does not support LPR.
RAW (Port 9100)
Set the length of time for RAW (Port 9100) before a timeout occurs. Enter 0 to not apply the timeout. This item is not displayed if the network interface does not support RAW (Port 9100).
IPP
Set the length of time for IPP before a timeout occurs. This item is not displayed if the network interface does not support IPP.
FTP
Set the length of time for FTP before a timeout occurs. This item is not displayed if the network interface does not support FTP printing.
WSD
Set the length of time for WSD before a timeout occurs (between 3 and 3600). This item is not displayed if the network interface does not support WSD.
Change button
The dialog box to change timeout appears. Enter the timeout value and then click OK.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.
Scanning Timeout
Item
Explanation
WSD
Set the length of time for WSD before a timeout occurs (between 3 and 3600). This item is not displayed if the network interface does not support WSD.
Change button
The dialog box to change timeout appears. Enter the timeout value and then click OK.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Security

The following information concerns certificates and security.

Certificate

When you select WPA-Enterprise as the security level for your wireless network environment, you can manage certificates required for authentication as described below. This screen may not be displayed even if you select WPA-Enterprise.
Parameter
Explanation
Certificate List
Displays the list of certificates installed on the device.
Detailed Information… button
Displays detailed information for the certificate selected in the list.
Refresh button
Refreshes the list with the latest information for the certificates.
Certificate Management (web)
This menu is displayed when the device connects to the network.
Import a Certificate button
Starts the Web-based configuration utility and opens the appropriate menu screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to import a certificate to the device.
Delete a Certificate button
Starts the Web-based configuration utility and opens the appropriate menu screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to delete certificates from the device.
Generate a Self-signed Certificate button
Starts the Web-based configuration utility and opens the appropriate menu screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to generate a self-signed certificate.
Certificate Management
This menu is displayed when the device is connected using a USB cable.
Import a Certificate button
Opens the Import a Certificate screen.
Delete Certificate button
Displays a message asking if you want to delete the certificate. Click OK to delete the certificate.
Update a Self-signed Certificate button
Opens the Update a Self-signed Certificate screen.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Import a Certificate

Item
Explanation
File Format
Select the certificate type that you want to import.
File Name
Click Browse, and then select the certificate file that you want to import.
Password
Specify a password when the certificate type requires a password.
Import button
Imports the certificate.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

Update Self-Signed Certificate

Item
Explanation
Key Length
Displays the key length of the self-signed certificate.
CommonName
Displays the common name of the self-signed certificate.
Organization
Displays the organization of the self-signed certificate.
Validity Not Before (YYYY-MM-DD)
Specifies the start date of the expiration period for the self-signed certificate.
Validity period
Specify the expiration date of the self-signed certificate.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

SSL/TLS

Parameter
Explanation
Server Certificate
Select the server certificate to be used for authentication.
Encryption Strength
Select the encryption strength to be used for authentication.
Redirect HTTP to HTTPS
Select whether to enable or disable the redirect function for HTTP to HTTPS.
SSL Session Cache
Select whether to enable or disable the SSL session cache.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Certificate Selection

Parameter
Explanation
Certificate List
Displays the list of certificates installed on the device.
Detailed Information… button
Displays detailed information for the certificate selected in the list.
Refresh button
Refreshes the list with the latest information for the certificates.
Import a Certificate button
Starts the Web-based configuration utility and opens the appropriate menu screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to import a certificate to the device.
Delete a Certificate button
Starts the Web-based configuration utility and opens the appropriate menu screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to delete certificates from the device.
OK button
Saves the settings.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.

IPsec/IP Filtering

To filter traffic, you need to set the default policy and group policy. IP packets are authenticated in the order of group policies 1 to 10, and then the default policy. Setting values for each item depend on the models.
Parameter
Explanation
Enable IPsec/IP Filtering
Enable or disable IPsec/IP Filtering.
Certificate Settings
Parameter
Explanation
Client Certificate
Specify the certificate signed by a CA to be used for the client certificate. You can specify the certificate obtained for other features.
CA Certificate
Specify a CA certificate to be used for server authentication.
Default Policy
Parameter
Explanation
Access Control
Configure a control method for traffic of IP packets.
Authentication Method
Select the authentication method when using IPsec. To select Certificate, you need to obtain and import a CA-signed certificate in advance.
Pre-Shared Key
If you select Pre-Shared Key for Authentication Method, enter a pre-shared key up to 127 characters.
Encapsulation
If you select IPsec for Access Control, you need to configure an encapsulation mode.
Remote Gateway Address
If you select Tunnel Mode for Encapsulation, enter a gateway address up to 39 characters.
Security Protocol
If you select IPsec for Access Control, select an option.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.
Group Policy
Parameter
Explanation
Group Policy Settings: Setting... button
Select the group policy that you want to configure, and then click Settings... to display the settings screen.

Group Policy Settings

Parameter
Explanation
Enable Group Policy
Enables or disables the group policy.
Access Control
Configure a control method for traffic of IP packets.
Local Address (Printer)
Enter the printer's IP address.
Remote Address (Host)
Enter a device's IP address to control access. You can enter IP addresses in a prefix length.
Method of Choosing Port
Select a method to control ports.
Service Settings: Setting... button
Select Service Settings as the Method of Choose Port, and then click Settings... to display the settings screen.
Port Number Settings: Setting... button
Select Port Number as the Method of Choose Port, and then click Settings... to display the settings screen.
Authentication Method
Select the authentication method when using IPsec.
Pre-Shared Key
If you select Pre-Shared Key for Authentication Method, enter a pre-shared key up to 127 characters.
Encapsulation
If you select IPsec for Access Control, select an option.
Remote Gateway Address
If you select Tunnel Mode for Encapsulation, enter a gateway address up to 39 characters.
Security Protocol
If you select IPsec for Access Control, select an option.
Service Settings
Parameter
Explanation
Service Name
If you select Service Name Settings for Method of Choose Port, select an option.
Port Number Settings
Parameter
Explanation
Transport Protocol
If you select Port Number Settings for Method of Choose Port, select an option.
Local Port
Enter the port numbers used to control reception. Separate each number with commas to enter multiple numbers. If you select Service Name for Method of Choose Port, select an option.
Remote Port
Enter the port numbers used to control reception. Separate each number with commas to enter multiple numbers. If you select Service Name for Method of Choose Port, select an option.

IEEE802.1X

Configure the settings that need to be authenticated by IEEE802.1X. Setting values for each item depend on the models.
Wired LAN
Parameter
Explanation
Enable IEEE802.1X(Wired LAN)
Enables or disabled an IEEE802.1X network feature when using Wired LAN.
Authentication Settings
Parameter
Explanation
EAP Type
Select an option for an authentication method between the printer and a RADIUS server.
User ID
Configure an ID to use for an authentication of a RADIUS server.
Password: Setting... button
Configure a password to authenticate the printer. Click Settings... to display the settings screen.
Client Certificate
Specify the certificate signed by a CA to be used for the client certificate. You can specify a certificate obtained for other features.
Server ID
Configure a server ID to authenticate with a RADIUS server.
Anonymous Name
You can configure an anonymous name instead of a user ID to authenticate with a RADIUS server.
CA Certificate
Specify a CA certificate to be used for server authentication.
Certificate Validation
Enables or disables the certificate validation used to authenticate a secure connection between the Rudius server and the device.
Encryption Strength
Specifies the encryption strength to be used for authentication.

Password

Item
Explanation
New Password
Enter the password for authentication. If you select PEAP/MSCHAPv2 as the Authentication Method, enter a new password.
Reenter New Password
Enter the password again to confirm that the new authentication password is correct.

Online Services

The following information concerns registration.

Epson Connect

Parameter
Explanation
Registration Status
Displays the registration status of the printer in Epson Connect.
Connection Status
Displays the connection status of the printer in Epson Connect.
Email Address
Displays the email address that is assigned to the Epson Connect compatible printer.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.

Google Cloud Print

Parameter
Explanation
Registration Status
Displays the registration status of the printer in Google Cloud Print.
Connection Status
Displays the connection status of the printer in Google Cloud Ptint.
Transmit button
Sends the settings to the network interface.
Cancel button
Cancels any changes.
Help button
Opens EpsonNet Config Help.