Epson TM-m30II Technical Reference Guide TM-m30II-N - Page 75

Chapter 3 Advanced Usage Network Tethering (iOS device only) A tablet POS system is a POS system that uses a tablet computer in which the POS application is installed. If the tablet communicates via Wi-Fi, the communication may become unstable depending on the radio wave condition in the shop or store and it may cause the POS system to malfunction. The network tethering provides network function to an iOS device that is connected to the printer using a Lightning to USB cable. This enables stable and reliable operation of the POS system. In addition, the iOS device can be charged at the same time. Enable the network tethering of the printer to use the function. • If the network tethering is enabled and an iOS device is connected to the USB-A Device Charging connector (white connector) on the printer that is connected to a wired network, the iOS device can communicate over the wired network using the tethering function instead of Wi-Fi communication. • The speed of the wired network communication using the network tethering is about 1.5 Mbps. Depending on the environment, the speed may slower than Wi-Fi communication. ❏ For Wi-Fi Communication Router / Web server Wireless communication Wired communication Internet connection path Wireless (Wi-Fi) iOS device (POS application) Wired (Lightning) • Charged by the printer • Communication with the printer via USB Printer ❏ For Wired LAN Communication (Using the Network tethering) Router / Web server Wireless communication Wired communication Internet connection path Wired (Wired LAN) iOS device (POS application) Wired (Lightning) • Charged by the printer • Communication with the printer via USB • Communication with the printer via LAN Printer 75