Axis Communications 540-640 User Manual
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 540/640 Network Print Server. Our goal in developing this
product is to enable you to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network
users access to shared printer resources.
About Axis
Axis Communications, founded in 1984, is one of the world’s fastest growing companies in the
market of network connectivity. The headquarters are located in Lund, Sweden, with subsidiaries
in Beijing, Boston, Hong Kong, Paris, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.
Axis Communications has a distributor network operating in more than 60 countries world-wide,
marketing four major product lines:
Network CD-ROM Servers. Multi-protocol CD-ROM servers provide a flexible and
cost-efficient solution for sharing CD-ROMs across the network. The AXIS StorPoint CD, the
stand-alone version, and the AXIS StorPoint CD/T, the plug-in CD-ROM tower module, are
both available in Ethernet and Token Ring versions.
Network Print Servers. These intelligent Ethernet and Token Ring print servers support a
wide range of LAN protocols. The AXIS 150, 152, 540, 542, 560, 570 are Ethernet print servers,
while the AXIS 640, 642, 660, 670 are Token Ring print servers.
Network Camera Servers. The AXIS NetEye 200 Network Camera attaches directly to an
Ethernet network and supports TCP/IP and Internet-related protocols, acting as a Web server.
IBM Mainframe and S/3x – AS/400 Printer Interfaces. These products include a wide
range of plug-in interfaces and stand-alone products such as the AXIS Cobra+, AXIS 330/370 Cobra, AXIS HP MIO, the AXIS AFP IPDS-to-PostScript converter and the AXIS AFP MIO/IOP
IPDS-to-PCL converters.
About this manual
This manual will guide you through simple step-by-step installation and set up procedures.
Introduction - The AXIS 540/640 Print Server, how it works, where to use it, its main features.
Basic Installation - How to connect your AXIS 540/640 to your printer and network.
Setting Up... - Five sections; one for each of the network environments for your AXIS 540/640.
AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual 1
Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or
omissions, please inform us at the address on the back cover. Axis Communications AB cannot be
held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes
to the product and manuals without prior notice.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) notices
USA
This equipment generates, uses, and can rad iate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A computing device pursuant to Subpar t B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which a re designed to provide reasonable protection against
such in terference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the
interference. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits.
Europe
This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission a ccording to limit B of EN55022/1987, and the requirements
for immunity according to EN50082-1/1992 residential, commercial, and light industry. (Compliance is not valid for unshielded
network and printer cables.)
Trademark acknowledgements
AIX, Apple, DEC, DOS, Ethernet, EtherTalk, HP, IBM, LAN Manager, LAN Server, Ma cintosh, Microsoft, MVS, Netscape,
Novell NetWare, OS/2, OS/400, PostScript, PS/2, SCO, TokenTalk, UNIX, VM, VMS, VSE, Windows, Internet Explorer ,
Netscape Navigator, Oracle Power Browser, NCSA Mosaic, Chimera, WWW, Internet are r egistered tradema rks of the respective
holders.
AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual Revision 2.1
Part No: 14677 Dated: January 1997
Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 1996
2 AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Where to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Section 2 Basic Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Checking and Identifying the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting Printers to the AXIS 540/640 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting the AXIS 540/542 to the Ethernet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting the AXIS 640/642 to the Token Ring Network . . . . . . . . . 19
Basic Set Up of the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Basic Set Up with AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Basic Set Up for TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Section 3 Setting Up - NetWare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Set Up using the AXIS NetPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Other NetWare Configuration Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Section 4 Setting Up - Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installation Using AXIS Print Utility for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windows for Workgroups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Windows NT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Windows NT - LPD Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Other Windows Configuration Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Section 5 Setting Up - OS/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Installation Using AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Integrating your AXIS 540/640 into the OS/2 Environment . . . . . . . . . . 59
Other OS/2 Configuration Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Section 6 Setting Up - Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Installation Using the Chooser Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Choosing a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Other Macintosh Configuration Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Section 7 Setting Up - UNIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Installation in the UNIX Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Using Telnet with the AXIS 540/640 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using SNMP for Remote Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Other UNIX Configuration Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Section 8 Web Based Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Accessing the Web Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Enhanced HTTP Management Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Appendix A The Test Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Appendix B The Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Editing the Configuration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
The Config File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Appendix C Updating the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Obtaining the Updated Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Upgrading the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Appendix D Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Appendix E How To Contact Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
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Section 1 Introduction
The AXIS 540/640 series is a range of plug-in network print servers
for use in Ethernet and Token Ring environments. The AXIS
540/640 server plugs directly into the printer’s parallel port and
provides all network users with access to shared printer resources.
Using state of the art technology the server provides excellent print
flexibility and simultaneously supports multiple network protocols.
This includes advanced support for TCP/IP, support for NetWare
including NDS, and support for over 20 UNIX systems, Windows for
Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows NT, and OS/2. The AXIS
540/640 range also includes AXIS 540+ and 542+ models which
support Apple EtherTalk in addition to the above protocols.
Section 1: Introduction
Network
Connections
The AXIS 540/542 and AXIS 640/642 print servers have identical
functionality, but are designed for use in different network
environments, or with different types of network cabling.
The AXIS 540/540+ and AXIS 542/542+ are suitable for Ethernet
network environments. The AXIS 540/540+ have network connectors
for twisted pair (10 base T) cabling, while the AXIS 542/542+ have
network connectors for thin wire (10 base2) cabling.
The AXIS 540 Network Print Server
AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual 5
Section 1: Introduction
The AXIS 640/642 models are suitable for Token Ring network
environments. The AXIS 640 has a network connector for Unshielded
Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling, while the AXIS 642 has a network
connector for Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cabling.
How it Works
Because of the variety of computer and operating systems employed in
a modern computing environment, it is common for print data to be
transmitted across a single network using a variety of transport
protocols. The AXIS 540/640 Print Server automatically detects the
protocol being used for each print job, and adapts the print data into a
format which is suitable for the printer.
As the AXIS 540/640 is a pocket-sized print server which plugs
directly in to the printer’s parallel port, there is no need for additional
cabling.
Installation of the AXIS 540/640 and its integration into the network
is performed using one of the Axis software packages; AXIS Print
Utility for Windows, AXIS Print Utility for OS/2, axinstall for UNIX
environments, and AXIS NetPilot.
If you are using the TCP/IP network transport protocol and have
access to an Internet browser, you may also access AXIS 540/640 series
of Network Print Servers from any standard Web browser, regardless
of your type of platform. Furthermore, the enhanced HTTP support
available in the AXIS 540+/542+ and Token Ring models includes a
quick and easy management tool that allows you to configure and view
unit status, within all supported networking environments.
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World
Wide
Web
Section 1: Introduction
The AXIS NetPilot software, which is supplied on the AXIS Utilities
diskette, makes the job of installation and configuration quick and
convenient. AXIS NetPilot runs on Windows platforms, and provides
a quick installation facility so that the AXIS 540/640 can be rapidly
put to use. Together with the supplied AXIS Utilities, it provides user
friendly facilities to tune the configuration, allowing you to maintain
optimum printing performance as you make changes to the network.
For more detailed information that is not included in this manual, you
are invited to visit our WWW Home Page where you can down-load
further technical information. You may also down-load on-line
manuals, tools such as the Acrobat Reader and the latest versions of the
software utilities. Naturally enough links to this information are
provided from within the AXIS 540/640 home pages. Your Axis dealer
will also be pleased to provide you with additional information or
assistance that you might require. For details on the appropriate
WWW addresses in your region, please refer to Appendix E - How To
Contact Axis.
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Section 1: Introduction
Where to use it
The AXIS 540/640 can communicate with all the major computer
systems and network protocols. The supported protocols can be
handled simultaneously making the AXIS 540/640 the ideal print
server solution for a mixed systems environment.
Web Browser Because the AXIS 540/640 comprises its own built-in Web server it
may be configured and managed directly from its own Web pages,
using HTTP over a TCP/IP network. Access to the AXIS 540/640 via
HTTP, affords the user with a platform-independent management
tool that is suitable for all of the supported network environments.
NetWare
Environment
AXIS NetPilot is the preferred utility for installing and integrating the
AXIS 540/640 into a NetWare environment. The AXIS 540/640 can
be operated in both Print Server Mode and Remote Printer Mode.
It is compatible with both NetWare 4.10 and above (NDS and
bindery emulation), as well as NetWare 3.11, 3.12.
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Section 1: Introduction
In Print Server Mode the AXIS 540/640 emulates a NetWare print
server, while in Remote Printer Mode it emulates a workstation
running RPRINTER or NPRINTER. Logical printers are supported
in both bindery and NDS modes for both PSERVER and
NPRINTER.
Windows
Environments
Unless you wish to change the default name of your AXIS 540/640
the setup operation within the windows environment may be
performed solely with the AXIS Print Utility for Windows, which is
supplied on the AXIS Utilities diskette.
Having installed the AXIS 540/640 onto your network, the AXIS
Print Utility for Windows may then be used to install and maintain
the print server ports as Windows printer ports. Windows 3.1,
Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, and Windows NT are all
supported.
OS/2 Environments Unless you wish to change the default name of your AXIS 540/640
the setup operation in an OS2 environment may be performed solely
with the supplied AXIS Print Utility for OS2.
Use the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 to install and integrate the AXIS
540/640 into the OS/2 spool system. The printers attached to the
AXIS 540/640 will appear as connected directly to the file server, and
may be used by any client on your network.
UNIX Environment You can use the AXIS 540/640 as an integral part of your system, so
that the printers appear directly connected to the host print spool. Use
axinstall for the integration. You can also operate the AXIS 540/640 in
an interactive mode to print your host documents.
Several protocols and print methods are provided, the choice of which
is governed by your requirements and the system you are using. Five
print methods are supported in UNIX: LPD, FTP, PROS A,
PROS B, and Reverse Telnet.
The AXIS 540/640 supports any host that uses the TCP/IP protocol
suite.
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Section 1: Introduction
Macintosh
Environment (AXIS
540+/542+ only)
The printer connected to the AXIS 540+/542+ will appear as a
LaserWriter printer connected to an AppleTalk network. Once
selected from the Chooser window in the Apple menu, the printers
can be accessed in the same manner as any other LaserWriter.
Main Features
Reliability The AXIS 540/640 hardware provides high performance and
reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic
circuits are based on the proven AXIS ETRAX chip that comprises an
integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers.
Flexibility It supports NetWare, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows for
Workgroups, OS/2, Macintosh, and UNIX simultaneously, and five
different print methods in the TCP/IP environment.
Speed The AXIS ETRAX chip has been specifically designed for LAN
products and benefits users with a significantly faster throughput than
a direct PC-to-printer connection. The AXIS 540/640 has a sustained
data throughput of up to 390 kbytes per second. It also supports high
speed Centronics communication such as Hewlett-Packard Fast
Mode, High Speed and IBM Fast Byte is supported.
Easy to Install Without being a computer expert you can install the AXIS 540/640 in
minutes, allowing you to quickly realise the benefits afforded by
workgroup printing. The AXIS NetPilot installation software includes
a user friendly installation wizard. Together with the axinstall script
for UNIX workstations this allows installation into all of the AXIS
540/640 networking environments.
For TCP/IP networks your favourite Web browser may also act as a
convenient configuration tool. Links provided within the AXIS
540/640 Web pages allow modification of the configuration
parameters and quick access to useful information.
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Section 1: Introduction
Security You may set up passwords for all users, restricting both log in and
printer access.
Monitoring The AXIS NetPilot software provided allows you to continuously
monitor printer status. The AXIS 540/640 also supports SNMP for
remote monitoring.
Futureproof The AXIS 540/640 has the ability to have its Flash memory updated.
This allows you to quickly update and enhance the operational
features of your AXIS 540/640 when new print server software
becomes available. All software updates are free of charge. You may
perform the update operation over the network which makes the job
of updating your AXIS 540/640 quick and easy.
Pocket-sized One high-speed parallel port that plugs directly into the printer´s
parallel port. No cables needed. Bi-directional support for Apple
EtherTalk.
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Section 1: Introduction
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Section 2: Basic Installation
Section 2 Basic Installation
Checking and Identifying the Hardware
Unpack and check all the items using the following check list. Contact
your dealer if anything is missing or damaged. All packing materials
are recyclable.
The AXIS 540/640 Hardware Pack contains:
o
AXIS 540, part no: 0058-1, or AXIS 542, part no: 0058-2, or
AXIS 540+, part no: 0058-3, or AXIS 542+, part no: 0058-4, or
AXIS 640, part no: 0059-1, or AXIS 642, part no: 0059-2
o
AXIS 540/640 User’s Manual, part no: 14677
o
AXIS 540/640 User’s Printing Guide, part no: 14678
o
AXIS 540/640 Quick Installation Guide, part no: 14679
o
Product Brochure, part no: 14412
o
AXIS UserGroup Registration Card, part no: 15119
o
3.5” AXIS Utilities disk comprising the AXIS NetPilot
Configuration Software and AXIS Print Utility for Windows,
part no: 14428
o
3.5” OS/2 Utilities disk with AXIS Print Utility for OS/2, part
no: 14232
o
Power Supply:
AXIS
Part no.
Europe 13599 13267
UK 12866 13268
Australia 12867 13269
USA 12919 13270
Japan 13249 13936
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540/540+
(PS-A)
AXIS
542/542+/640/642
(PS-B)
Section 2: Basic Installation
Optional accessories
o
Self-adhesive velcro ribbons, part no: 13282 and 13283
o
BNC T-adaptor (AXIS 542 only), part no: 12839
o
Printer cable extension, part no: 13522
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AXIS 540/542 Connectors
Section 2: Basic Installation
LPT1 Printer
Connector
Ethernet
10base2
Connector
Ethernet
or
10bas eT
Connector
External Power
Supply Connector
Plan view of the AXIS 540/542
Test Button The test button is used for:
• Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer.
• Printing the parameter list showing all the AXIS 540/542 settings.
• Resetting the AXIS 540/542 parameters to the factory default
settings.
Refer to Appendix A - The Test Button for more information about
printing and resetting the parameters.
Network Indicator This flashes to indicate network activity.
Test Button
Network Indicator
Power Indicator
Power Indicator Is normally on while power is applied. If it is not lit, or it flashes, there
is a problem with the AXIS 540/542 or its power supply.
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Section 2: Basic Installation
AXIS 640/642 Connectors
Token Ring
STP
Connector
External Power
Supp ly Connec tor
or
LPT1 P rin te r
Connector
Token Ring
UTP
Connecto r
Plan view of the AXIS 640/642
Ring Speed
Switch
(recessed)
Test Button
Network Indicator
Power I ndicator
Test Button The test button is used for:
• Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer.
• Printing the parameter list showing all the AXIS 640/642 settings.
• Resetting the AXIS 640/642 parameters to the factory default
settings.
Refer to Appendix A - The Test Button for more information about
printing and resetting the parameters.
Ring Speed Switch This switch is set to match your network speed.
Network Indicator This flashes to indicate network activity.
Power Indicator Is normally on while power is applied. If it is not lit, or it flashes, there
is a problem with the AXIS 640/642 or its power supply.
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Section 2: Basic Installation
Connecting Printers to the AXIS 540/640
Caution
Connect a Printer: 1. Switch off the printer.
Test the Connection: 1. Switch on the printer.
M
Make sure that the external power supply is marked with the correct
mains voltage.
2. Connect the AXIS 540/640 to the printer, either directly to the
parallel printer port, or using the optional velcro ribbons and
printer cable extension.
3. Connect the external power supply to the AXIS 540/640. The
indicators will flash during power up and self test. When the
Network indicator stops flashing and remains off, the AXIS
540/640 is ready for use.
2. Press and release the test button on the AXIS 540/640 to print a
test page.
The test page shows the most important parameters as well as the
firmware version number. But all you need to be concerned with at
this stage is whether the test page has printed satisfactorily or not.
Note: ❏ The AXIS 540/640 supports high speed Centronics
Communication. For use with older printers not supporting high
speed, this function may be disabled by changing the parameter
L1_CENTR as defined in Appendix A - The Test Button.
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Section 2: Basic Installation
Connecting the AXIS 540/542 to the Ethernet Network
1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the AXIS 540/542 external
power supply.
2. Note the AXIS 540/542 serial number found on the underside
label of the print server. You need this number during the
network configuration.
3. Connect your AXIS 540/542 to the network using a twisted pair
(10baseT) or thin wire (10base2) cable.
4. Switch on the printer and connect the external power supply to
the AXIS 540/542.
5. Successful connection of the AXIS 540/542 to your network will
be confirmed by the intermittent flashing of the Network
Indicator.
6. You are now ready to install your server onto your network using
one of the methods detailed in the Installation Guide, on page 20.
By commencing with the preferred installation method, you can
further verify that your AXIS 540/542 is properly connected to
your network.
Note: ❏ Each AXIS 540/542 Print Server is pre-configured with a unique
Node Address that is identical to the serial number. This can be
changed using the AXIS NetPilot, or any standard Web browser,
if required.
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Connecting the AXIS 640/642 to the Token Ring Network
Caution
M
DO NOT connect or disconnect the network cabling while the
AXIS 640/642 is powered on.
1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the AXIS 640/642 external
power supply.
2. Note the AXIS 640/642 serial number found on the underside
label of the print server. You need this number during the
network configuration.
3. Slide the Ring Speed switch towards 4 or 16 depending on the
ring speed of your network.
4. Connect your AXIS 640/642 to the network using an STP
(Media Type 1) or UTP (Media Type 3) cable.
5. Switch on the printer and connect the external power supply to
the AXIS 640/642.
6. Successful connection of the AXIS 640/642 to your network will
be confirmed by the intermittent flashing of the Network
Indicator.
7. You are now ready to install your server onto your network using
one of the methods detailed in the Installation Guide, on page 20.
By commencing with your preferred installation method, you can
further verify that your AXIS 640/642 is properly connected to
your network.
Notes: ❏ Each AXIS 640/642 Print Server is pre-configured with a unique
Node Address that is identical to the serial number. This can be
changed using the AXIS NetPilot, or any standard Web browser,
if so required.
❏ It is recommended that you use screened or foiled Media Type 3
cabling for 16 Mbit networks and not
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standard UTP cabling.
Section 2: Basic Installation
Basic Set Up of the Network
Installation Guide After connecting the AXIS 540/640 to your network you are now
ready to perform the basic setup procedures. The method of
installation that you choose should be dictated by your printing
requirement and the type of network into which you are integrating.
Proceed with an appropriate installation method from the list below:
NetWare • If you have access to a Windows platform which uses NetWare
you should firstly follow the procedures defined in:
- Basic Set Up with AXIS NetPilot, on page 22.
- Section 3 Setting Up - NetWare
UNIX • Perform the basic TCP/IP set up procedures if your network uses
UNIX workstations, as defined in:
- Basic Set Up for TCP/IP, on page 25.
- Section 7 Setting Up - UNIX
Windows • If your Windows platform uses NetBIOS/NetBEUI, use the
NetPilot only if you want to change the default print server name.
If this is unnecessary, proceed directly to:
- Section 4 Setting Up - Windows
If your Windows platform uses neither NetWare nor NetBEUI,
you must initially perform the basic TCP/IP set up procedures, as
defined in:
- Basic Set Up for TCP/IP, on page 25.
- Windows NT LPD Printing, Section 4
OS/2 • If your network uses OS/2 workstations, use the NetPilot only if
you want to change the default print server name. If this is
unnecessary, proceed directly to:
- Section 5 Setting Up - OS/2
Macintosh • If the only workstations on your network are Apple computers,
you should refer directly to:
- Section 6 Setting Up - Macintosh
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Web Based
Management
If you are using the TCP/IP protocol suite and also have access to an
Internet browser, you may manage the AXIS 540+, 542+ 640 and 642
models using HTTP, regardless of your system platform. Should you
wish to use this easy-to-use configuration method, you should initially
refer to:
• Basic Set Up for TCP/IP, on page 25. Refer then to:
• Section 8 Web Based Management
Installation Summary The appropriate Installation, Management and Configuration tools
for the AXIS 540/640 can be summarized in the following table:
Operating System
Protocols
IPX/SPX AXIS NetPilot AXIS NetPilot
TCP/IP (UNIX) AXINSTALL
TCP/IP (Windows)
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
(Windows)
NetBIOS/NetBEUI
(OS/2)
Apple EtherTalk Standard using the Chooser (**)
Installation
Use LPD
Monitor/Spooler *
AXIS Print Ut ility for Windows
AXIS Print Utility for OS/2
Configuration/
Management
FTP, SNMP,
Web browser
FTP, SNMP,
Web browser
AXIS NetPilot
AXIS NetPilot
Recommended Installation, Configuration and Management tools
* You may use the resident LPD monitor in Windows NT to print
via TCP/IP. A shareware LPR spooler is available for Windows
95, or Windows for Workgroups. You can download this software
fr om http://www.axis.com/techsup/.
** Use Mac-FTP or HTTP. Alternatively use the AXIS NetPilot
from a PC platform within the same network.
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Notes: ❏ IPX/SPX: used in Novell NetWare
❏ TCP/IP: used in UNIX systems,Windows NT, Windows 95,
Windows 3.11, Windows for Workgroups...
❏ NetBIOS/NetBEUI: used in Windows NT, Windows for
Workgroups, Windows 95, LAN Server, LAN Manager
Basic Set Up with AXIS NetPilot
Follow the instructions on the AXIS Utilities disk label to install the
AXIS NetPilot software on to your computer. AXIS NetPilot runs on
any of the Windows platforms: Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows
NT, Windows for Workgroups, or in a WinOS/2 window under
OS/2.
When AXIS NetPilot is started, the program searches the network for
new Axis units that have not yet been installed. If any new units are
found the user is given the option of installing them.
The AXIS Installation Wizard Main window
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The user is guided through the installation process by a Wizard which
asks for the relevant information concerning your network
environment. You will find more information about AXIS NetPilot in
Section 3 Setting Up - NetWare.
Environments When configuring the AXIS 540/640 for use on your network you
may select any combination of the supported environments. In a
multi-platform environment you may wish to enable printing from all
of the supported environments: Netware, TCP/IP, Windows OS/2 or
AppleTalk.
NetWare NDS You may place NetWare Print Queues on a specific bindery server, or
alternatively into a NDS Tree.
Print Queues The default Print Queue names comprise of the print server name
followed by the Port name:
Environment Default name
NetWare AXIS1A0003_LPT1_Q
Windows & OS/2 AX1A0003.LP1
AppleTalk AXIS1A0003_LPT1
Example of default Print Queue Names for each of the operating environments
The Installation Wizard allows you to amend the default names if you
wish.
The Internet Address During the Installation Wizard you may choose the method the AXIS
540/640 employs for obtaining an Internet Address. ARP, RARP,
BOOTP and DHCP are all supported. Refer to page 27, for more
information on these methods.
Wizard A special form of user assistance that automates a task (in
this case the installation) through a dialog with the user.
Wizards help the user to accomplish tasks that are complex
and require experience, and even for the experienced user
can help to speed up an operation.
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Test Page The final user prompt in the Installation Wizard allows you to print a
test page through NetWare. This page displays the name of all the
NetWare servers the AXIS 540/640 is connected to and shows the
status of each connection. This will assist diagnosis in the event of a
configuration error.
Notes: ❏ The parameters entered during installation are not permanent;
they can be altered at any time according to your network
printing requirements.
❏ No serious or permanent damage will be caused if you make a
mistake during installation. If at any time you find that printing is
not satisfactory, the parameters can easily be changed to tune the
system to your requirements.
❏ For information on advanced functions, please refer to the AXIS
Network Print Server Technical Reference. You may down-load
this or other technical information over the Internet by accessing
the Axis WWW Home Page at http://www.axis.com/. Refer also
to Appendix E - How To Contact Axis.
Refer to one or more of the following sections to learn how you might
fine tune the AXIS 540/640 configuration and manage your network
printing. Proceed as is appropriate to your type of network.
Section 3 Setting Up - NetWare
Section 4 Setting Up - Windows
Section 5 Setting Up - OS/2
Section 6 Setting Up - Macintosh
Section 7 Setting Up - UNIX
Section 8 Web Based Management
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Basic Set Up for TCP/IP
To establish communication with the TCP/IP network, an Internet
address and a host name must be mapped to the Ethernet/Node
address of your AXIS 540/640 Print Server. To do this, you must
firstly acquire an unused Internet address and decide upon an
appropriate and unique name for your AXIS 540/640. This
information then must then be included into your system host table.
The procedures for doing this are described below.
Before you start
System privileges You will need root privileges on your UNIX system, or administrator
privileges on a Windows NT server.
Ethernet address You will need to know the Ethernet address of your AXIS 540/542 to
perform the installation. The Ethernet address is based upon the serial
number of your AXIS 540/542. This means that an AXIS 540/542
with a serial number of 00408C100086, will have a corresponding
Ethernet address of 00 40 8C 10 00 86. The serial number of your
unit is located on the underside label of the unit.
Section 2: Basic Installation
Node address In Token Ring networks the node address is either the serial number
found on the underside label of the AXIS 640/642 or a Locally
Administrated Address.
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The Internet Address
and Host Name in
Your Host Table
Enter the Internet address and Host name into your host table using
the following step-by-step instructions:
1. Acquire an unused Internet address from your Network
Administrator and choose a unique name for your AXIS 540/640.
2. Add the Internet address and host name to your system host table.
On most systems, this is done by appending the following line to
the /etc/hosts file:
<Internet address> <host name>
Example:
192.168.3.191 npsname
3. Update your Alias Name data bases. If your system utilizes alias
name data bases such as Yellow Pages (YP) or Network
Information Services (NIS), you should update these. On most
systems this is done by entering the following commands:
cd /var/yp
make
M
Caution
DO NOT use the default or example Internet address when installing
your AXIS 540/640. Always consult your Network Administrator
before assigning an Internet address.
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Set the Internet
Address and Host
Name
You may set the Internet address of the AXIS 540/640 in four
different ways, using either arp, rarp, bootp, or dhcp. The main
characteristics of each of these methods are described below:
• ARP - available in UNIX, Windows 95, and Windows NT. This
is generally considered to be the easiest method although it does
require the Internet address for each new device to be downloaded individually. It is not appropriate to use this method over
routers.
• RARP - available in UNIX, it down-loads the Internet address to
each device automatically. It requires a rarp daemon on your
system, and operates within a single network segment only.
• BOOTP - available in UNIX and quite similar to rarp, although it
can however operate on the entire network. Requires a BOOTP
daemon on your system. A request made to an active BOOTP or
RARP daemon initiates a search of the Ethernet Address Table
(RARP daemon), or Boot Table (BOOTP daemon) for an entry
matching the print server's Ethernet address. If a matching entry
is found, the daemon then down loads the Internet Address to the
print server.
• DHCP - available in Windows NT and UNIX systems, it allows
for the automatic but temporary assignment of Internet addresses
from a central pool. In the absence of either an active RARP or
BOOTP daemon running on the host DHCP will, when enabled,
cause the selected host to automatically allocate and down load a
free Internet Address, Default Router Address and Net Mask to
the requesting print server. It also provides validation data that
defines how long the Internet addresses will remain valid.
The procedures for using each of the above methods are described in
detail below.
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Notes: ❏ DHCP is only available in “+” and Token Ring models.
❏ Please note that although it is recommended practice to refer to
the host name when accessing your AXIS 540/640, it is perfectly
acceptable to replace this name with the Internet address in all
instances. Indeed, this becomes a necessity when:
• the host name has not been included in your system host table
• attempting to use the arp command in a Windows 95 or NT
environment.
The latter point is demonstrated in the first of the examples below.
Using ARP in Windows
95, Windows NT
In both Windows 95 and Windows NT the Internet address can be set
using the arp method. Perform the following commands to down-load
the Internet address and verify correct Internet communication.
AXIS 540/542 Ethernet Print Server:
Start a DOS window. Type the following command:
arp -s <Internet address> <Ethernet address>
ping <Internet address>
arp -d <Internet address>
Example:
arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-10-00-86
ping 192.168.3.191
arp -d <192.168.3.191>
The host will return Reply from 192.168.3.191... or some
similar message. This indicates that the address has been set and the
communication is established.
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AXIS 640/642 Token Ring Print Server:
Start a DOS window. Type the following command:
arp -s 802.5 <Internet address> <node address>
ping <Internet address>
arp -d <Internet address>
Example:
arp -s 802.5 192.168.3.191 00-02-31-48-00-61
ping 192.168.3.191
arp -d <192.168.3.191>
The host will return Reply from 192.168.3.191... or some
similar message. This indicates that the address has been set and the
communication is established.
Notes: ❏ Due to a bug in the Windows 95 implementation of arp you must
first, if you have an empty arp table (seen with arp -a), ping an
existing unit on your network before setting the IP number of
your AXIS 540/640.
❏ Please note that when you execute the ping command for the first
time, you will experience a significantly longer response time than
is usual.
❏ The
arp -d command is advised so that the Internet to Ethernet
address information is stored as a dynamic parameter within the
host’s cache memory. Failure to execute this command will mean
that the mapping is static and consequently installed permanently
on the host.
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Using ARP in UNIX You may also use the arp method for downloading the Internet
address within a UNIX environment:
AXIS 540/542 Ethernet Print Server:
Type the following command:
arp -s <host name> <Ethernet address> temp
ping <host names>
Example:
arp -s npsname 00:40:8c:10:00:86 temp
ping npsname
The host will return
npsname is alive, or some similar message.
This indicates that the address has been set and the communication is
established.
AXIS 640/642 Token Ring Print Server:
Type the following command:
arp -s 802.5 <host name> <node address> temp
ping <host names>
Where the node address is either the serial number found on the
underside label of the AXIS 640/642 or a Locally Administrated
Address.
Example:
arp -s 802.5 npsname 00:02:31:48:00:61 temp
ping npsname
The host will return
This indicates that the address has been set and the communication is
established.
npsname is alive, or some similar message.
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