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  • Page 2 Locate Network Settings When Using BRAdmin Light (Windows and Macintosh) ......25 Additional Methods of Configuring Your Lenovo Machine for a Wireless Network ........26 Before Configuring Your Lenovo Machine for a Wireless Network............. 27 Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using a USB Cable..........28 Configure Your Machine's Wireless Network Using the Lenovo Installer Application without USB Cable ..............................
  • Page 3 Home > Table of Contents Glossary............................... 72...
  • Page 4 Home > Before You Use Your Lenovo Machine Before You Use Your Lenovo Machine • Statement • Recommended Browsers • Applicable Models • Definitions of Notes • Compilation and Publication Notice • Important Note...
  • Page 5 The manual is intended to help you use Lenovo products in a correct way, which does not represent any description of software or hardware configuration for the product. In relation to product configuration, please refer to relevant contact (if any) and packing list or consult with the distributor who delivered the product to you.
  • Page 6 Home > Before You Use Your Lenovo Machine > Recommended Browsers Recommended Browsers To view this User's Guide, we recommend using one of the following web browser versions: Operating System Recommended Browsers ® ® Windows Internet Explorer 8.0/9.0/10.0 ® ®...
  • Page 7 Home > Before You Use Your Lenovo Machine > Applicable Models Applicable Models This User's Guide applies to the following models: LJ2206W Related Information • Before You Use Your Lenovo Machine...
  • Page 8 Home > Before You Use Your Lenovo Machine > Definitions of Notes Definitions of Notes We use the following symbol and convention throughout this User's Guide: Tips icons provide helpful hints and supplementary information. Related Information • Before You Use Your Lenovo Machine...
  • Page 9 Home > Before You Use Your Lenovo Machine > Compilation and Publication Notice Compilation and Publication Notice This manual has been compiled and published to provide the latest product safety information at the time of publication. The information contained in this manual may be subject to change.
  • Page 10 Home > Before You Use Your Lenovo Machine > Important Note Important Note • This product is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Do not use this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that country.
  • Page 11 Select Your Network Connection Type • Learn to Use Network Management Software and Utilities • Locate the Machine's Network Settings • Additional Methods of Configuring Your Lenovo Machine for a Wireless Network • Advanced Network Features • Technical Information for Advanced Users •...
  • Page 12 > Get Started Get Started We recommend setting up and connecting to your network using the Lenovo installation CD-ROM. This guide provides more information on network connection types, introduces various methods to manage your network and explains some useful network features of your Lenovo machine.
  • Page 13 Home > Network > Get Started > Supported Basic Network Features Supported Basic Network Features The print server supports various features depending on the operating system. Use this chart to see what network features and connections are supported by each operating system. Operating Systems ®...
  • Page 14 Home > Network > Select Your Network Connection Type Select Your Network Connection Type • Wireless Network Connection Examples...
  • Page 15 Home > Network > Select Your Network Connection Type > Wireless Network Connection Examples Wireless Network Connection Examples Identify your wireless network connection type: Infrastructure mode or Ad-Hoc mode. • Connected to a Computer with a Wireless LAN Access Point Router in the Network (Infrastructure Mode) •...
  • Page 16 This type of network has a wireless LAN central access point/router at the heart of the network. The access point can also act as a bridge or a gateway to a wired network. When the Lenovo wireless machine (your machine) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs via an access point.
  • Page 17 This type of network does not have a central wireless LAN access point/router. Each wireless client communicates directly with each other. When the Lenovo wireless machine (your machine) is part of this network, it receives all print jobs directly from the computer sending print data.
  • Page 18 Home > Network > Learn to Use Network Management Software and Utilities Learn to Use Network Management Software and Utilities Configure and change your Lenovo machine's network settings using a management utility. ® • BRAdmin Light (Windows and Macintosh) •...
  • Page 19 Home > Network > Learn to Use Network Management Software and Utilities > Learn about Network Management Software and Utlilities Learn about Network Management Software and Utlilities • ® What is BRAdmin Light? (Windows and Macintosh) • What is Web Based Management?
  • Page 20 What is BRAdmin Light? (Windows and Macintosh) BRAdmin Light is a utility for the initial setup of Lenovo network-connected devices. This utility can search for Lenovo products on your network, view the status and configure the basic network settings, such as IP address.
  • Page 21 Home > Network > Learn to Use Network Management Software and Utilities > Learn about Network Management Software and Utlilities > What is Web Based Management? What is Web Based Management? Web Based Management is a utility that uses a standard web browser to manage your machine using the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP).
  • Page 22 Before using your Lenovo machine in a network environment, you must install the Lenovo software and configure the appropriate TCP/IP network settings on the machine itself. We recommend using the Lenovo installer to install the Lenovo software and guide you through the software and network installation.
  • Page 23 4. If the model name screen appears, select your machine. The CD-ROM main menu will appear. 5. Click Install Software. 6. Click the BRAdmin Light button and follow the on-screen instructions to install. If the Lenovo screen does not appear, do the following: ® • (Windows Go to My Computer, double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.
  • Page 24 Home > Network > Learn to Use Network Management Software and Utilities > Install or Access Network Management Software and Utilities > Access Web Based Management Access Web Based Management The default password to manage this machine’s settings is located on the back of the machine and marked "Pwd".
  • Page 25 Home > Network > Learn to Use Network Management Software and Utilities > Install or Access Network Management Software and Utilities > Access Web Based Management > Set a Logon Password for Web Based Management Set a Logon Password for Web Based Management We recommend setting a logon password to prevent unauthorized access to Web Based Management.
  • Page 26 Home > Network > Locate the Machine's Network Settings Locate the Machine's Network Settings You can change your machine's network settings (IP address, subnet mask, gateway and others) using BRAdmin Light or Web Based Management. • Locate Network Settings When Using Web Based Management •...
  • Page 27 Home > Network > Locate the Machine's Network Settings > Locate Network Settings When Using Web Based Management Locate Network Settings When Using Web Based Management 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
  • Page 28 • (Windows XP, Windows Vista , Windows 7, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008) Click (Start) > All Programs > Lenovo > BRAdmin Light > BRAdmin Light. ® ® ® • (Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server...
  • Page 29 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Lenovo Machine for a Wireless Network Additional Methods of Configuring Your Lenovo Machine for a Wireless Network To connect your machine to your wireless network, we recommend using the Installer CD-ROM.
  • Page 30 Before attempting to configure a wireless network, confirm the following: • To achieve optimum results with normal everyday document printing, place the Lenovo machine as close to the wireless LAN access point/router as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices and interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer speed of your documents.
  • Page 31 > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using a USB Cable Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using a USB Cable Connect your Lenovo machine to your wireless network using a USB cable. Once connection is complete, remove the USB cable.
  • Page 32 After you have completed the wireless setup, the installer program walks you through installing the drivers. Click Next in the installation dialog box and follow the on-screen instructions. Related Information • Additional Methods of Configuring Your Lenovo Machine for a Wireless Network...
  • Page 33 3. The CD-ROM main menu appears. Click Install Software, click Printer Driver, and then click Yes if you accept the license agreements. Follow the on-screen instructions. ® • (Windows If the Lenovo screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe. ® ® • (Windows Vista and Windows If the Lenovo screen does not appear automatically, go to Computer.
  • Page 34 Related Information • Additional Methods of Configuring Your Lenovo Machine for a Wireless Network...
  • Page 35 Routers or access points that support AOSS are marked with this symbol: Related Information • Additional Methods of Configuring Your Lenovo Machine for a Wireless Network ™ • How to Configure Your Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of WPS or AOSS Related Topics: •...
  • Page 36 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Lenovo Machine for a Wireless Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected ™ ™ Setup (WPS) or AOSS > How to Configure Your Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of WPS or ™...
  • Page 37 For more information on how to access WPS mode, see the instructions provided with your wireless access point/router. Related Information • Additional Methods of Configuring Your Lenovo Machine for a Wireless Network ™ • Two Wireless Network Connection Types Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ™...
  • Page 38 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Lenovo Machine for a Wireless ™ Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup ™ (WPS) > Two Wireless Network Connection Types Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
  • Page 39 Related Information ™ • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
  • Page 40 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Lenovo Machine for a Wireless ™ Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup ™ (WPS) > How to Configure Your Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
  • Page 41 The LED will blink in a pattern of ON for 0.9 seconds and then OFF for 0.3 seconds. The LED will blink ON and OFF at 1.2 seconds intervals. ® For Windows You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, click Install Software on the Installer CD-ROM's Top Menu page.
  • Page 42 Home > Network > Advanced Network Features Advanced Network Features • Print the Printer Settings Page...
  • Page 43 Home > Network > Advanced Network Features > Print the Printer Settings Page Print the Printer Settings Page The Printer Settings Page lists the printer settings, including the network print server settings. • Node Name: The Node Name appears on the Printer Settings Page. The default Node Name is "BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx"...
  • Page 44 Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users Technical Information for Advanced Users • Supported Protocols and Security Features • Available Services • Other Ways to Configure the IP Address • Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings •...
  • Page 45 Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users > Supported Protocols and Security Features Supported Protocols and Security Features Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode/Ad-hoc Mode) Protocols (IPv4) ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, IPP, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c, HTTP Server, TFTP Client and Server, SMTP Client, ICMP, Web Services (Print) Protocols (IPv6)
  • Page 46 Technical Information for Advanced Users > Available Services Available Services When you want your computer to print to the Lenovo print server, you must use a resource, also known as a 'service.' The Lenovo print server provides these predefined services: Service (Example)
  • Page 47 Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users > Other Ways to Configure the IP Address Other Ways to Configure the IP Address • Configure the IP Address Using DHCP • Configure the IP Address Using BOOTP • Configure the IP Address Using RARP •...
  • Page 48 Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users > Other Ways to Configure the IP Address > Configure the IP Address Using DHCP Configure the IP Address Using DHCP The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is one of several automated mechanisms for IP address allocation.
  • Page 49 Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users > Other Ways to Configure the IP Address > Configure the IP Address Using BOOTP Configure the IP Address Using BOOTP Before you configure the IP address using Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), you must set the machine's Boot Method to BOOTP.
  • Page 50 Management. The Lenovo print server's IP address can be configured using the RARP facility on your host computer. This is done by editing the /etc/ethers file (if this file does not exist, you can create it) with an entry similar to the...
  • Page 51 > Configure the IP Address Using APIPA Configure the IP Address Using APIPA The Lenovo print server supports the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) protocol. With APIPA, DHCP clients automatically configure an IP address and subnet mask when a DHCP server is not available. The device selects its own IP address in the range 169.254.1.0 through 169.254.254.255.
  • Page 52 ARP command. The ARP command works only once. For security reasons, when you have successfully configured the IP address of a Lenovo print server using the ARP command, you cannot use the ARP command again to change the address. The print server will ignore any attempts to do this. To change the IP address again, use Web Based Management, or perform a factory reset on the print server, which will then allow you to use the ARP command again.
  • Page 53 Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users > Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings You can reset the print server to its default factory settings. This resets all information, such as the password and IP address.
  • Page 54 Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users > Print the WLAN Report Print the WLAN Report The WLAN Report reflects your machine's wireless status. If the wireless connection fails, check the error code on the printed report. 1. Make sure that the power cord is plugged in and the top cover is closed. 2.
  • Page 55 The security information (SSID/Network Key) is incorrect. Confirm the SSID and Network Key. If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Lenovo machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. TS-06 The wireless security information (Authentication method/Encryption method/Network Key) is incorrect.
  • Page 56 Error Code Problem and Recommended Solutions TS-08 ™ Two or more wireless access points that have WPS or AOSS enabled are detected. ™ • Confirm that only one wireless access point/router within range has the WPS or AOSS method active and try again. •...
  • Page 57 Home > Network > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Use this section to resolve typical network problems you may encounter when using your Lenovo machine. • Pre-troubleshooting Actions that May Solve the Problem • Identify and Solve the Problem...
  • Page 58 > Pre-troubleshooting Actions that May Solve the Problem Pre-troubleshooting Actions that May Solve the Problem If you encounter network problems when using the Lenovo machine, there are several things you can check before consulting the troubleshooting section. Make sure you have checked the following: •...
  • Page 59 Where Can I Find My Lenovo Machine's Network Settings? • I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration. • My Lenovo Machine is Not Found on the Network During Printer Driver Installation. • My Lenovo Machine Cannot Print over the Network. •...
  • Page 60 > Where Can I Find My Lenovo Machine's Network Settings? Where Can I Find My Lenovo Machine's Network Settings? Use one of the following methods to find your Lenovo machine's network settings, for example, IP address, default gateway, and other settings: •...
  • Page 61 For definitions of SSID and Network Key, see the entries SSID, Network Key and Channels in the Glossary. Your Lenovo machine's MAC Confirm that the Lenovo machine's MAC Address is allowed in the Wireless address is not allowed. filter.
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting > Identify and Solve the Problem > My Lenovo Machine is Not Found on the Network During Printer Driver Installation. My Lenovo Machine is Not Found on the Network During Printer Driver Installation. Cause Action Interface Your computer is not connected to...
  • Page 63 Print the WLAN Report to check the error code on the printed report. Wireless not connected to the wireless network. If you have checked and tried all of the above, but your Lenovo machine still cannot print, uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it.
  • Page 64 Related Information • Identify and Solve the Problem...
  • Page 65 Wireless not connected to the network using wireless capabilities. If you have checked and tried all of the above, but your Lenovo machine is not found on the Network, uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. Related Information • Identify and Solve the Problem...
  • Page 66 To allow access, see the instructions for your security software or ask alert dialog box. the manufacturer. The required port number The following port numbers are used for Lenovo network features: Wireless for the security software • Network printing : Port number 161 and 137/ Protocol UDP setting may be closed.
  • Page 67 Wireless Link Status in the Link OK. Printer Settings Page. Check that you can Ping the Lenovo machine from your computer using the IP address or Wireless "ping" the Lenovo ® the node name at the Windows command prompt or Macintosh...
  • Page 68 Home > Security Security • Before Using Network Security Features • Supported Security Protocols and Features • Send an Email Securely...
  • Page 69 > Before Using Network Security Features Before Using Network Security Features Your Lenovo machine employs some of the latest network security and encryption protocols available today. These network features can be integrated into your overall network security plan to help protect your data and prevent unauthorized access to the machine.
  • Page 70 Home > Security > Supported Security Protocols and Features Supported Security Protocols and Features • Security Methods for Sending Email...
  • Page 71 Home > Security > Supported Security Protocols and Features > Security Methods for Sending Email Security Methods for Sending Email Configure the settings for these security methods using Web Based Management. SMTP Authentication (SMTP-AUTH) SMTP-AUTH expands SMTP (the Internet email sending protocol) to include an authentication method that ensures that the true identity of the sender is known.
  • Page 72 Home > Security > Send an Email Securely Send an Email Securely • Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management • Send an Email with User Authentication...
  • Page 73 Home > Security > Send an Email Securely > Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management We recommend using Web Based Management to configure secured email sending with user authentication. 1. Start your web browser. 2.
  • Page 74 > Send an Email with User Authentication Send an Email with User Authentication Your Lenovo machine supports the SMTP-AUTH method to send email via an email server that requires user authentication. This method prevents unauthorized users from accessing the email server.
  • Page 75 Home > Glossary Glossary A B C D E G H I L M N O P R S T W • Ad-Hoc Mode • • ™ AOSS • APIPA • • Authentication • BOOTP • BRAdmin Light • Channels •...
  • Page 76 Home > Glossary • HTTP (Web Server) • Infrastructure Mode • IP Address • • IPv6 • LLMNR • • MAC Address • mDNS • NetBIOS Name Resolution • Network Key • Network Shared Printing • Node Name • Open System •...
  • Page 77 Home > Glossary • RARP • Shared Key Cryptosystem • SMTP Client • SMTP-AUTH • SNMP • SSID • Status Monitor • Subnet Mask • TCP/IP • TKIP • Web Based Management • • WINS • WINS Server • WLAN Report •...
  • Page 78 (how the data is encrypted as it is sent on the network). If you do not correctly specify these options when you are configuring your Lenovo wireless machine, it will not be able to connect to the wireless network.
  • Page 79 (how the data is encrypted as it is sent on the network). If you do not correctly specify these options when you are configuring your Lenovo wireless machine, it will not be able to connect to the wireless network.
  • Page 80 Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is used to transmit the data between a web server and a web browser. The Lenovo print server is equipped with a built-in web server that allows you to monitor its status or change some of its configuration settings using a web browser.
  • Page 81 The MAC Address (Ethernet Address) is a unique number assigned for the machine's network interface. You can check your machine's MAC Address in the Printer Settings Page. mDNS Multicase DNS (mDNS) allows the Lenovo print server to automatically configure itself to work in an OS X Simple Network Configuration system. NetBIOS Name Resolution Network Basic Input/Output System (NetBIOS) name resolution enables you to obtain the IP address of the other device using its NetBIOS name during the network connection.
  • Page 82 The Node Name is a machine name on the network. This name is often referred to as a NetBIOS name; it will be the name that is registered by the WINS server on your network. Lenovo recommends the name "BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wired network or "BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wireless network (where "xxxxxxxxxxxx" is your machine's MAC address / ethernet address.)
  • Page 83 Home > Glossary SSID Each wireless network has its own unique network name and it is technically referred to as a Service Set Identifier (SSID). The SSID is a 32-byte or less value and is assigned to the access point. The wireless network devices you want to associate to the wireless network should match the access point.
  • Page 84 ® WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication method enables a Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared key (WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK), which enables the Lenovo wireless machine to associate with access points using TKIP for WPA- PSK or AES for WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK (WPA-Personal). ™ Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard that allows setup of secured wireless network.
  • Page 85 Githon Technology Co., Ltd. Website: www.lenovoimage.com Version: 2.0 Copyright © (2022) Githon Technology Co., Ltd.