InfoPrint 6500 Series, 6500-V User Manual

InfoPrint 6500 Line Matrix Printers

Ethernet Interface User’s Manual

G550-1014-02

InfoPrint 6500 Line Matrix Printers

Ethernet Interface User’s Manual

G550-1014-02

Third Edition (May 2011)

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ......................................................... 11

Overview.............................................................................................. 11

What Is The Ethernet Interface? ................................................... 11

Printer Models And Applicable Ethernet Interface Cards .............. 11

What Special Features Are Available?.......................................... 12

Logical Printer Architecture.................................................................. 12

Destinations/Queues ..................................................................... 14

Models........................................................................................... 14

Interfaces ............................................................................................. 15

Speed Setting for 10/100Base-T................................................... 17

Conventions Used In This Manual....................................................... 18

Notes And Notices ............................................................................... 18

2 Installation And Configuration ............................. 19

Installation............................................................................................ 19

Connecting To The Network.......................................................... 19

Configuration Tools.............................................................................. 20

Printing An Ethernet Test Page..................................................... 20

Configuration Using The Control Panel......................................... 21

Ethernet Verification ...................................................................... 22

Wireless Ethernet Configuration Using

The Control Panel ......................................................................... 23

Wireless Cisco LEAP .................................................................... 30

Kerberos Enabled Wireless Ethernet Configuration...................... 30

HTML Forms ................................................................................. 32

Configuration Alternatives ............................................................. 35

3 Ethernet Web Server ......................................... 37

Overview.............................................................................................. 37

Configuration ....................................................................................... 38

Network Configuration ......................................................................... 39

TCP/IP Network ............................................................................ 39

Wireless ........................................................................................ 42

Windows Network (NetBIOS TCP/IP) ........................................... 47

Table of Contents

Print Path Configuration....................................................................... 47

Destination Settings ...................................................................... 48

Current Model Settings ................................................................. 49

Print Model Configuration .................................................................... 52

Log Path Configuration ........................................................................ 54

TN5250/3270 Configuration................................................................. 56

SNMP Configuration ............................................................................ 59

Administration Configuration................................................................ 65

System Information ....................................................................... 65

Passwords..................................................................................... 67

System Configuration .......................................................................... 68

Security Configuration ......................................................................... 68

Kerberos Configuration ................................................................. 68

Credentials Information ................................................................. 69

Status................................................................................................... 69

Status - I/O Port ............................................................................ 70

Status - Network .................................................................................. 70

Help ..................................................................................................... 70

4 Windows Configuration ....................................... 71

Overview.............................................................................................. 71

Windows Environment Description ...................................................... 71

Windows Ethernet Configuration ......................................................... 71

Mandatory ..................................................................................... 71

Optional......................................................................................... 72

Configuration Using ARP .............................................................. 72

Communicating Across Routers.................................................... 73

Changing Workgroup Names ........................................................ 74

Changing Destination Names ....................................................... 74

Windows Host Configuration ............................................................... 76

Printer Driver Setup Wizard .......................................................... 76

Printer Driver Setup Wizard .......................................................... 76

Windows Driver Usage Information ..................................................... 78

Network Setup Wizard ......................................................................... 79

Windows Troubleshooting Tips............................................................ 82

Technical Support ......................................................................... 82

Ethernet Interface Cannot Be Found On The Network ................. 82

HTML Configuration Forms Will Not Display................................. 83

Errors Occur When Defining An LPR Printer ................................ 83

Cannot Browse The Ethernet Interface On The Network.............. 83

Printer Errors When Printing Or No Output................................... 83

Table of Contents

TCP/IP Access Problem................................................................ 84

Web Browser/HTTP Problem ........................................................ 85

Windows NT 4.0 Or 2000 Host Setup Problems ........................... 86

5 AIX/Unix Configuration........................................ 89

Overview.............................................................................................. 89

Unix Environment Description ............................................................. 89

Ethernet Configuration ......................................................................... 89

Mandatory ..................................................................................... 89

Optional......................................................................................... 89

Using ARP..................................................................................... 90

Using RARP .................................................................................. 91

Using BOOTP ............................................................................... 92

Communicating Across Routers.................................................... 93

Unix Host Configuration....................................................................... 93

Manual System V Host Setup ....................................................... 93

Ethernet Installation on HP-UX............................................................ 94

Solaris 2.6 – 7 Ethernet Setup............................................................. 95

SCO Setup........................................................................................... 96

Manual LPR/LPD Host Setup...................................................... 100

Ethernet Configuration for AIX 4........................................................ 101

AIX Remote Queue Time–Out Setting ........................................ 103

Printing From AIX ........................................................................ 103

Printing With FTP ........................................................................ 103

Direct Socket Printing.................................................................. 104

Unix Troubleshooting Tips ................................................................. 105

Ethernet Cannot Be Found On The Network .............................. 105

Nothing Prints.............................................................................. 105

Stair-Stepped Output .................................................................. 106

No Form Feed Or Extra Page Comes Out .................................. 106

TCP/IP Access Problem.............................................................. 107

Front Panel Message - Dynamically Set Params Read Only...... 108

6 iSeries Configuration, ASCII Printer.................. 109

Overview............................................................................................ 109

Configuring iSeries For ASCII Using TCP/IP..................................... 111

Configuring With ADDTCPIFC .................................................... 111

Configuring A Router Definition With ADDTCPRTE.................... 112

Configuring A Local Domain And Hostname............................... 112

Configuring A TCP/IP Host Table Entry ...................................... 113

Configuring The iSeries For Printing.................................................. 113

Setting Up Printing For ASCII Files............................................. 113

Verify Printing On iSeries................................................................... 119

Table of Contents

iSeries ASCII Troubleshooting........................................................... 119

TCP/IP Access Problem.............................................................. 120

Web Browser/HTTP Problem ...................................................... 122

7 iSeries Configuration, IPDS Printer................... 123

Configuring On iSeries As An IPDS Printer ....................................... 123

Printing AFP, IPDS, And SCS Files ............................................ 123

Requirements.............................................................................. 123

Configuration Checklist ............................................................... 124

Configuring An iSeries TCP/IP Interface With ADDTCPIFC ....... 125

Configuring PSF for IPDS On V5R4 And Above ......................... 126

Verifying The IPDS Configuration On iSeries .................................... 131

Sharing The iSeries Printer On The Network .................................... 132

Printer Sharing Parameters......................................................... 132

iSeries Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 133

Cannot PING The Printer ............................................................ 133

PSF Terminates When Initialized................................................ 133

Spooled Print File Remains In PND Status ................................. 133

Spooled Files Disappear Without Printing................................... 134

Data Is Being Clipped ................................................................. 134

8 z/OS Configuration, IPDS Printer...................... 135

Overview............................................................................................ 135

Requirements.............................................................................. 135

Configuration Checklist ............................................................... 135

Configuring PSF for z/OS to Print IPDS Files.................................... 136

Configuration Procedure ............................................................. 136

Verifying a TCP/IP-Attached Printer on z/OS.............................. 142

Sharing InfoPrint 6500-V Printers on z/OS ........................................ 143

JES Spool Printer Sharing .......................................................... 143

Port Switching Printer Sharing .................................................... 145

Handling z/OS Connectivity Problems............................................... 145

Ping is Not Successful ................................................................ 145

Ping is Successful ....................................................................... 146

9 z/OS Configuration, TN3270E........................... 147

z/OS Configuration For A TN3270E Printer....................................... 147

Coax Printer Support FMID ............................................................... 147

Program Materials ............................................................................. 147

VTAM Definitions For SCS and DSE TN3270E .......................... 149

TCPIP Configuration With TN3270E........................................... 150

Printer Inventory Manager As Defined With TN3270E................ 151

Configuration Screens ....................................................................... 157

Table of Contents

10 iSeries Configuration, TN5250.......................... 161

Setting Up TN5250 Print Queues on iSeries ..................................... 161

Setting Up A TN5250 Connection/Device Via A Telnet Session ....... 162

User Supplied Values.................................................................. 162

Using Telnet Commands for TN5250 ................................................ 163

Command List ............................................................................. 163

Getting Started ............................................................................ 163

TN5250 Job Formatting ..................................................................... 164

Font Identifier (FONT) - Help ............................................................. 166

11 iSeries Configuration, SNMP ............................ 167

Configuring For A *LAN 3812 SNMP Device Description.................. 167

Configuration Instructions ........................................................... 167

Varying On the Printer................................................................. 172

Problem Areas For Consideration............................................... 172

Additional Information ................................................................. 173

12 Monitoring Printers............................................ 175

Implementing Printer Management.................................................... 175

Agent/Manager Model ................................................................. 175

MIB.............................................................................................. 176

SNMP.......................................................................................... 177

Monitoring Tools ................................................................................ 177

Monitoring With AIX NetView/6000 ............................................. 177

Setting The SNMP Community Name......................................... 178

The Printer Management Utility Software (PMU) ........................ 178

13 Commands........................................................ 179

Command Shell Overview ................................................................. 179

npsh Access Methods ................................................................. 179

Main npsh Command Prefixes .................................................... 179

Getting Command Help............................................................... 180

Complete Command List ................................................................... 180

Store Commands ........................................................................ 180

Set Commands ........................................................................... 191

List Commands ........................................................................... 200

Miscellaneous Commands .......................................................... 204

Table of Contents

14 Extra Features................................................... 207

Ethernet Security ............................................................................... 207

Users And Passwords ................................................................. 207

TCP Access Lists ........................................................................ 208

Printer Monitoring And Logging ......................................................... 209

Printer And Print Job Monitoring ................................................. 209

Printer Logging Through Logpaths.............................................. 210

Ethernet Naming Schemes ................................................................ 211

15 Radio Frequency Statements............................ 213

Glossary ............................................................ 221

Product Recycling And Disposal........................................................ 228

Trademarks........................................................................................ 228

Communication Statements............................................................... 229

Limited Software Product Warranty ............................................ 236

1

Overview

Introduction

This chapter introduces you to the ethernet interface architecture and special
features, as well as providing information on installation and configuration
tools.

What Is The Ethernet Interface?

The ethernet interface allows you to attach printers on a local area network
(LAN) rather than attaching them directly to a host system. Following simple
configuration steps, these peripherals can be simultaneously shared with
users on the network whether you are using TCP/IP, NetBIOS over TCP/IP,
or IPX (Novell

The ethernet interface package contains an ethernet interface to attach itself
and the printer to the network. The ethernet interface is supplied in one of two
forms:

®

).

•

an integrated ethernet card

•

an integrated wireless ethernet card.

Throughout this manual, features specific to each ethernet interface type will
be indicated by the sideheads ETHERNET and WIRELESS.

Printer Models And Applicable Ethernet Interface Cards

The following lists the 6500-V printer model with its corresponding ethernet
interface card type.

Printer Ethernet Interface Card Type

6500-V Power PC Based PCI Ethernet (wired)

Power PC Based PCI Ethernet (wireless)
External Ethernet to Parallel Port

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This is the InfoPrint Network Print Server which is available through
InfoPrint Solutions Company. This feature is offered with limited support.
The information in this manual does not apply to the InfoPrint Network Print
Server. Contact your InfoPrint Solutions representative for more details.

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Logical Printer Architecture

What Special Features Are Available?

The ethernet interface offers an extensive list of features including:

•

built-in HTML forms for easy cross-platform configuration

•

availability of Printer Management Utility (PMU)

•

a detailed and easy-to-use command shell built-in to the firmware

•

multi-level configuration security through passwords, permission levels,
and access lists

•

WAN-wide communication access

•

numerous printer logging methods (e.g., automatic email) to record
printer errors and usage

•

remote management through HTML forms, Telnet sessions, rsh/rcmd/
remsh commands, SNMP, and pre-defined log methods

•

extensive built-in troubleshooting tools

•

built-in telnet and ping clients

•

configurable memory usage by disabling protocols and destination
services

•

multiple destinations/queues for versatile printer manipulation and distinct
print setups

•

header and trailer strings to instruct printers on font, pitch, printing, etc.

•

flexible naming conventions

•

automatic network connection and frame type sensing

•

simultaneous printing across all I/O ports and all supported protocols

•

multiple network protocol support

Logical Printer Architecture

The ethernet interface implements a logical printer architecture which gives
the system administrator the possibility to configure the print server to handle
and act upon the print data in several ways. When a print job comes through
the print server, there is a certain logical print path that it follows before it gets
to the printer. Each logical print path consists of a sequence of logical steps
where extra processing may be performed on the print data before it is sent to
the printer. This ability to preprocess the print data before it is sent to the
printer allows elimination of certain printing problems, or implementation of
printer enhancements that may be difficult and time consuming to solve or
introduce at the system, spool file or queue level. The preprocess ability is
also simplistic to perform at the print server level.

NOTE: If the printer is configured for IPDS, any reference to “d4prn” should

be understood to mean “dipdsprn.” This queue should only be used to
print IPDS.

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What Special Features Are Available?

Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3

Host

Destination 4

(d4prn)

Destination 2

(d2prn)

Destination 3

(d3prn)

Destination 1

(d1prn)

Model 1

(m1)

Model 2

(m2)

Model 3

(m3)

Model 4

(m4)

Printer

Destination 8

(d8prn)

Destination 6

(d6prn)

Destination 7

(d7prn)

Destination 5

(d5prn)

Model 5

(m5)

Model 6

(m6)

Model 7

(m7)

Model 8

(m8)

Logical Printer Architecture

The logical print path for a print job going through the ethernet interface
consists of three different phases:

•

Phase 1 - the host sends the job to a destination or queue on the ethernet
interface (e.g. d1prn).

•

Phase 2 - the print job passes through the associated “model” (e.g. model
“m1”) on the ethernet interface for any extra processing associated with
the model.

•

Phase 3 - the processed print job is directed to the printer for output.

Figure 1. Print Path

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Logical Printer Architecture

Destinations/Queues

For every I/O port on the ethernet interface, there is at least one pre-defined
logical print queue or destination to accept print jobs destined for it. This
includes print job that is sent directly to the I/O port, such as port 9100. These
queue or destination names are pre-defined but can be changed by the user.

Models

For every destination or queue, there is a pre-defined model associated with
it. The model defines how the print job will be processed as it passes through
to the printer. Models are a set of mini filters that can be used to modify the
print data stream. The functions available for each model are as follows:

1. Insert carriage return after line feed

2. Insert a banner page before or after each print job

3. Insert header strings to

•

Print in landscape mode

•

Print in portrait mode

4. Insert trailer strings to

•

Reset the printer once the print job completes

•

Force the end of the job

•

Perform a form feed at the end of the data

5. Log one or all of the following information as each print job passes
through the model

•

Job ID and username

•

User ID and three messages per job about the start and finish

•

Checksum value of the data transferred

•

Miscellaneous messages from the printer

•

Status of the printer based on the port interface signals

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Interfaces

Interfaces

Models

6. Load a specific printer configuration before processing a print job

•

Specify a printer configuration to be associated with a print queue.

•

When a job is set to that print queue, the associated printer

configuration will be loaded before the job is processed.

•

Feature allows you to define up to eight unique and independent

printer personalities in a single printer.

•

Allows you to effectively have eight different printers in one.

The ethernet interfaces with your printer through an integrated ethernet card.

ETHERNET

NET Indication Description

WIRELESS

Integrated Ethernet Card LED:

T a ble 1. Integrated NIC LED Indicator

ON flashes Indicates activity

ON constant Indicates that the link is good at 10 Mbps

ON constant Indicates that the link is good at 100 Mbps

Wireless Network Indicator

The wireless ethernet interface has 2 bi-color LEDs which can produce three
colors each: green, red, and yellow (green and red combined).
the STAT LED states for various sytem conditions:

Table 2. Wireless Ethernet Interface STAT LED States

System Condition STAT LED

Table 2 shows

System is running without an IP address. Green, 2 Hz flash
System is running with an IP address. Green, 1 Hz flash

System error. Red 2Hz flash
System is in upgrade mode with an IP address. Yellow, 1 Hz flash
System is in upgrade mode without an IP address. Yellow, 2 Hz flash

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Interfaces

Table 3 shows the NET LED states for various network conditions when a
WLAN card is inserted into the wireless Ethernet. The Ethernet (wired)
interface will not affect the NET LED while a WLAN card is present.

Table 3. Wireless Ethern e t Interf ace NET LED States

WLAN Network Condition NET LED

Network-link quality is good Green

Network-link quality is fair Ye ll ow

Network-link quality is bad Red

Network-link not present Off

Network-link present and transmitting Link quality + blink

Table 4 shows the NET LED states for various network conditions when no
WLAN card is found or present.

Table 4. Wireless Ethern e t Interf ace NET LED States (No WLAN)

Wired Ethernet Network Condition

(No WLAN)

Network-link is present Green

Network-link is not present Off

Network-link present and transmitting Blink

NET LED

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Speed Setting for 10/100Base-T

Speed Setting for 10 /100B ase-T

When the router is set to auto-negotiation enable, the following is the correct
behavior of the ethernet interface with each setting:

1. 10mbps Half Duplex

Use parallel detection because the ethernet interface is using force mode
and thus has auto-negotiation disabled.

PORs to Half Duplex. Resets to Half Duplex. Reconnection at switch
maintains Half Duplex.

2. 10mbps Full Duplex

Use parallel detection because the ethernet interface is using force mode
and thus has auto-negotiation disabled.

PORs to Half Duplex. Resets to Half Duplex. Reconnection at switch
maintains Half Duplex.

3. 100mbps Half Duplex

Use parallel detection because the ethernet interface is using force mode
and thus has auto-negotiation disabled.

PORs to Half Duplex. Resets to Half Duplex. Reconnection at switch
results in Half Duplex.

4. 100mbps Full Duplex

Use parallel detection because the ethernet interface is using force mode
and thus has auto-negotiation disabled.

PORs to Half Duplex. Resets to Half Duplex. Reconnection at switch
results in Half Duplex.

5. Ethernet in Auto mode in 100mbps Full Duplex environment

Use auto negotiation to the highest common local and remote capability,
i.e. 100 Full Duplex in this case.

PORs to 100/Full Duplex. Resets to 100/Full Duplex. Reconnection at
switch remains 100/Full Duplex.

6. Ethernet in Auto mode in 10mbps Half Duplex environment

(determined using 10hd hub)

Use auto-negotiation to the highest common local and remote capability,
i.e. 100 Half Duplex in this case.

PORs to 10 Half Duplex. Resets to 10 Half Duplex. Reconnection at
switch maintains 10 Half Duplex.

NOTE: With parallel detection, only speed can be determined. The duplex

mode sets to half duplex.

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Conventions Used In This Manual

Conventions Used In This Manual

All uppercase print indicates control panel keys.
Example: Press the STOP key, then press the MENU key.

Quotation marks (“ ”) indicate messages on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
Example: Press the STOP key. “NOT READY” appears on the LCD.

Command syntax and examples are formatted as follows:

•

The Courier New font in boldface indicates commands that you type. For
example:

At the prompt, type:

ping ftp.CompanyWebsite.com

•

Regular Courier New font indicates references to command syntax and
output. For example:

The ftp.CompanyWebsite.com site is working properly.

•

Variable values are shown in brackets < > in command syntax, output,
and in text. For example:

ping <ipname>

The <ipname> is working properly.

Notes And Notices

For your safety and to protect valuable equipment, read and comply with the
notes included in this manual. A description follows:

NOTE: A Note gives you helpful information and tips about printer operation

and maintenance.

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2

A

A

Network Connector

Installa tion

Installation And
Configuration

The ethernet interface provides an RJ-45 connector for 10/100Base-T (UTP)
networks.

Connecting To The Network

To attach the ethernet interface to a network, plug the network cable into the
ethernet interface connector.

Watch the LEDs in the rear of the printer as they cycle through the power-on
self-test. When the test is complete, the STAT LED will begin to flash.

Figure 2. Interior View of the Cabinet Model Showing Network Interface Location and Setup

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Configuration Tools

Configuration Tools

There are two parts to a ethernet setup:

•

Configuring the ethernet so it can be seen on the network. This involves
network-related settings (e.g., an IP address within TCP/IP environments)
configured through the built-in command shell, npsh, or from the control
panel.

•

Configuring a host with a new printer so it knows how to send data to the
ethernet. Just being able to see the printer on the network does not mean
you can automatically print to it. A host has to be told where to send the
data.

NOTE: Some network environments do not require any network settings to

be configured on the ethernet. However, all network setups require
configuration on the host end.

Printing An Ethernet Test Page

Always print an ethernet test page before performing any updates or network
configuration using the following steps for 6500 printers:

1. Take the printer offline. When the printer LCD reads "NOT READY",
press the RETURN and ENTER keys simultaneously to unlock the control
panel.

2. Press MENU. The first configuration main menu option displays.

3. Press the ÏSCROLL/MICRO until "Operator Print Tests" appears.

4. Press ENTER to enter the Operator Print Tests menu. Continue pressing
the

Ï

SCROLL/MICRO until "Ethernet Test Page" appears. Press

ENTER.

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Configuration Using The Control Panel

Configuration Using The Control Panel

You can set ethernet interface settings from the printer control panel.

CAUTION

When the printer is first powered on, the message “ETHERNET
INITIALIZING” displays on the control panel. To prevent a loss of
ethernet configuration information, do not change the ethernet settings
before the message “ETHERNET READY” displays. When initialization
is complete, “ETHERNET READY” displays, allowing you to safely
change the ethernet settings from the control panel.

1. After the printer displays “ETHERNET READY”, take the printer offline.

2. Scroll through the menu selections until “ETHERNET ADDRESS” or
“WLAN ADDRESS” displays.

3. You can set any of three listed parameters from the printer control panel.
These parameters are located in the Ethernet Address, Adapter Address,
or Wireless Address menu.

4. Power on the printer. The message “ETHERNET INITIALIZING” appears
when the printer is powered on. Configuration can be done after the
“ETHERNET READY” message appears.

5. Verify the current ethernet firmware version number.

If you need to update the printer firmware, you must do so now. After the
update is complete, you must restart this instruction from the beginning.
Your printer’s InfoP ri nt 6500 Line Matri x Print er s: User Man ual includes
instructions for upgrading the printer firmware. The process of upgrading
the printer firmware will automatically upgrade the ethernet firmware to
the appropriate level.

6. From the front panel, navigate to the IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway
Address (Subnet Mask) menu options and enter the appropriate values.
You must press ENTER after inputting each segment of the IP Address,
Netmask, and Gateway Address.

7. Put the printer online and wait for the “ETHERNET READY” message to
display on the front panel. Placing the printer online starts the Ethernet IP
Address, Netmask, and Gateway Address update process.

NOTE: If you do not put the printer online, the setting you just entered will not

take effect. Do not turn the printer off until you see the “ETHERNET
READY” message. If you turn the printer off before the new values
are written to memory in the ethernet adapter, you will need to
repower the printer and repeat steps

NOTE: When the printer is moved from one network to another, the software

cannot find the printer. Verify the IP address, Gateway Mask, and
Subnet Mask to make sure the settings are correct and routable.

6 and 7 above immediately.

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Configuration Tools

Ethernet V erification

Before performing the verification, you must connect the ethernet interface
card to the network.

1. Print an ethernet test page (following the steps on page 20) to verify the
settings you made.

2. Verify the Netmask is correct in two locations on the ethernet test page:

•

NETWORK INTERFACES

•

TCP/IP ROUTING TABLE

The Netmask must be the same in both locations. For example, if the
Netmask is listed as 255.255.255.0 in NETWORK INTERFACES and is
listed as 255.255.255.255 in the TCP/IP ROUTING TABLE, they do not
match and you must correct it for the Gateway. Also, if a Gateway
Address was entered, verify that “xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is alive” is printed under
the Default Gateway Ping Test, where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the Gateway
Address. If a Gateway Address was not entered, the Default Gateway
Ping test is not required and will not display on the page.

If the Netmask does not match, complete the following steps:

a. Place the printer offline.

b. Using the front panel, modify the Gateway value to 0.0.0.0. (non-

configured).

c. Place the printer online and wait for the “ETHERNET IS READY”

message to display.

d. Place the printer offline and enter the Gateway Address you desire.

e. Place the printer online and wait for the “ETHERNET IS READY”

message. This saves the new Gateway Address.

Your ethernet is now configured and connected to your network.

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Wireless Ethernet Configuration Using The Control Panel

WIRELESS

CAUTION

Wireless Ethernet Conf igurat ion Using
The Control Panel

NOTE: The Access Point must be configured according to the manufacturer's

installation guide.

To configure wireless ethernet card, configure the ethernet and wireless IP
addresses so they can be seen on the network. This includes several
network-related settings (e.g., an IP address within TCP/IP environments)
configured through the built-in command shell, npsh, or from the control
panel.

IP Address Configuration

You can set the wireless ethernet IP settings from the printer control panel.

When the printer is first powered on, the message “ETHERNET
INITIALIZING” displays on the control panel. To prevent a loss of
ethernet configuration information, do not change the ethernet settings
while this message displays. When the initialization is complete,
“ETHERNET READY” displays, and you can safely change the ethernet
settings from the control panel.

You need to set both the ethernet and wireless network IP addresses
according to the TCP/IP environment that the printer is connected to. There
are four parameters accessed from the printer control panel that are IP
address related. These parameters are located in the "Ethernet Address” and
the "Wireless Address” menu:

•

IP Address

This is the host for IP addresses that have four segments. They are displayed
as SEG1, SEG2, SEG3, and SEG4 which can be set to any value in the range
of 0 to 255.

•

Subnet Mask

This is the subnet mask for the host IP that has four segments. They are
displayed as SEG1, SEG2, SEG3, and SEG4 which can be set to any value in
the range of of 0 to 255.

•

Gateway Address

This is the gateway IP addresses that have four segments. They are
displayed as SEG1, SEG2, SEG3, and SEG4 which can be set to any value in
the range of 0 to 255.

•

MAC Address

This menu item is the Manufacturer’s Assigned Number, and is unique for
each printer. It is read-only.

•

DHCP

The DHCP option allows you to obtain host server IP addresses when
powering onto the network. The DHCP can be configured to:

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Configuration Tools

•

Enable. each time you power on, the host server automatically
assigns you a different address (if the IP address has not been
previously assigned).

•

Disable. You choose the host server IP address. After the selection,
the IP Address remains fixed even after you reboot.

Wireless Parameter Configuration

Certain "WIRELESS PARAMS" must be configured to match the Access
Point settings:

•

Signal Strength

This menu displays the strength of the wireless signal.
NOTE: This is a display value only and cannot be changed.

•

SSID Name

This is the Service Set Identifier which must be identical to the Access Point's
SSID name. The SSID name can be configured to a maximum of 32
alphanumeric characters. The SSID name and alphanumeric characters are
divided into three parts in the control panel menu as "SSID Name (01-15)",
"SSID Name (16-30)" and "SSID Name (31-32)".

NOTE: When two or more consecutive space characters are used in the

SSID, enclose it in a double quoted string;otherwise upon resetting
the ethernet, the SSID Name wil be saved in the wireless ethernet
with only one space.

•

Reset SSID Name

Allows you to reset the SSID name.

•

Operation Mode

This is the operation mode of the wireless network. The options include
“Infrastructure” and “Ad Hoc” modes. This must match the Access Point’s
configuration.

•

Minimum Transfer Rate

Allows you to set the minimum speed at which the Wireless option will accept
a connection (in million bits per second). The options are:

•

Auto-negotiate (default)

•

1Mb/Sec.

•

2Mb/Sec.

•

5.5Mb/Sec

•

11Mb/Sec

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•

Channel

This is the frequency used for wireless communication. The 2.4GHz band
spectrum is divided into different channels (1-15). It is set to "Default" so that
the ethernet can detect the correct channel to communicate with the Access
Point in infrastructure mode. If the operation mode is "Ad Hoc" and the
channel is known, the user can set the corresponding channel in this menu.

•

Antenna Diversity

This is used to select the antenna for communication. It is recommended to
set to "Primary" for the ethernet to detect for optimal communication. It can
also be set to "Diverse", “Primary”, or "Auxiliary".

•

Preamble

This is the preamble used in the wireless packets. It is recommended to set to
"Default" so that the ethernet can detect the correct preamble. The preamble
is approximately 8 bytes of the packet header generated by the AP and is
attached to the packet prior to transmission. The preamble length is
transmission data rate dependent. The "short" preamble is 50% shorter than
the "long" preamble. It must match the Access Point's preamble configuration.

•

Power Management

This option allows you to set power-save mode and sleep time. A value
specifying the sleep time in milliseconds will be provided. If set to zero,
power-save mode will be disabled. It is recommended not to change this
setting.

•

Transmit Power

This option allows you to specify the power level used by the wireless card to
send network packets to the access point. Transmit power is specified as a
percentage of full pwer (0 – 100%).

•

International Mode

When enabled, the Wireless option adapts to international frequency
requirements in Europe.

•

Authentication Method

This feature allows the user to select the authentication method used for the
wireless network interface. The options include Open, Shared, Kerberos, and
LEAP.

•

WEP Key X

This is the key value. If the "KEY WIDTH" is set to 40 Bits, the key values can
be entered in the following 5 sub menus (BYTE 1, …, BYTE 5). If the "KEY
WIDTH" is set to 128 Bits, the key values can be entered in the following 13
sub menus (BYTE 1, …, BYTE 13). The key values must configure to match
the corresponding key in the Access Point's key configuration.

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Default WEP Key

The default key must match the Access Point's configuration. If the Access
Point is configured to use "Open System", the default key should be set to 0. If
the Access Point is configured to use 40-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption key,
the encryption key must be set to the same setting as the Access Point's
setting. See the following section on how to set up the encryption key. There
may be four keys (1-4) that an Access Point can use. If the Access Point is set
to use key 1, the default key must be set to 1 to correspond to the Access
Point's setting.

•

Reset WEP Keys

Allows you to reset all four WEP keys (WEP Key 1 through WEP Key 4) at
one time.

Encryption Key Configuration

As previously mentioned, there are four encryption keys that can be
configured through the control panel. For each encryption key x (where x can
be 1 to 4), the following control menu can be used to configure the key:

•

WEP Key x Format

This is the format of the key. It can be set to either ASCII or Hexadecimal.

•

WEP Key x Width

This is the number of bits used for encryption. This can be set to either 40 Bits
or 128 Bits and must match the Access Point's configuration.

•

WEP Key X

This is the key value. If the "KEY WIDTH" is set to 40 Bits, the key values can
be entered in the following 5 sub menus (BYTE 1, …, BYTE 5). If the "KEY
WIDTH" is set to 128 Bits, the key values can be entered in the following 13
sub menus (BYTE 1, …, BYTE 13). The key values must configure to match
the corresponding key in the Access Point's key configuration.

Authentication Method

This feature allows the user to select the authentication method used for the
wireless network interface. The options include open, shared, kerberos, and
leap.

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LEAP Parameters

LEAP wireless security scheme is available when the Cisco Aironet 350 radio
card is installed. The Cisco LEAP allows for a WEP key timeout that forces re­authentication, resulting in the derivation of a new WEP key for the session.

•

Authentication Method.

This feature allows the user to select the authentication method used for the
wireless network interface.

•

Open (the default). Selects open authentication.

•

Shared. Selects shared key authentication.

•

Kerberos. Selects Kerberos authentication (for use when a Symbol
RF card is installed).

•

LEAP. Selects LEAP authentication (for use with a Cisco RF card
installed).

•

LEAP Username

•

LEAP Username (01-15). The first 15 characters of the LEAP user
name (maximum number of characters is 32).

•

LEAP Username (16-30). Characters 16 to 30 of the LEAP user
name (maximum number of characters is 32).

•

LEAP User (31-32). Characters 31 to 32 of the LEAP user name
(maximum number of characters is 32).

•

Reset LEAP User

Resets the LEAP user name to an empty string.

•

LEAP Password

•

LEAP Password (01-15). The first 15 characters of the LEAP
password (maximum number of characters is 32).

•

LEAP Password (16-30). Characters 16 to 30 of the LEAP password
(maximum number of characters is 32).

•

LEAP Password (31-32). Characters 31 to 32 of the LEAP password
(maximum number of characters is 32).

•

Reset LEAP Password

Resets the LEAP password to an empty string.

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Kerberos Param eters

Kerberos is a wireless security scheme available when a symbol LA 4121
radio card is installed.

•

Kerberos Enable

•

Disable (default). Disable Kerberos authentication in the wireless
network interface.

•

Enable. Enable Kerberos authentication in the wireless network
interface.

•

Kerberos Password

•

Kerberos Password (01–15 ). First 15 characters of the Kerberos
password (maximum number of characters is 40).

•

Kerberos Password (16–30 ). Characters 31 to 40 of the Kerberos
password (maximum number of characters is 40).

•

Kerberos Password (31–40 ). Characters 31 to 40 of the Kerberos
password (maximum number of characters is 40).

•

Reset Kerberos Password

Reset Kerberos password to an empty string.

•

KDC Port Number

KDC (Key Distribution Center) port number is the 2-byte UDP/TCP port used
for Kerberos Communication.

•

88 (default)

•

0 - 65535

•

Clock Skew

Sets the maximum allowable amount of time in seconds or minutes that
Kerberos authentication will tolerate before assuming that a Kerberos
message is valid.

•

Clock Skew Units. The range for Seconds is 60-900, and the default
is 300. The range for Minutes is 1-15, and the default is 5.

•

Clock Skew (SEC)

NOTE: The submenu selected in Clock Skew Units will display on the Clock

Skew (SEC) menu. For example, if you select Minutes, the Clock
Skew (SEC) menu name will change to Clock Skew (MIN).

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•

Ticket Lifetime

Sets the maximum allowable amount of time in Seconds, Minutes, Hours, or
Days that a ticket obtained from the Kerberos server is valid before getting a
new one.

•

Ticket Lifetime Units
Seconds. The range is 300-259200, and the default is 43200.
Minutes. The range is 5-4320, and the default is 720.
Hours. The range is 1-72, and the default is 12.
Days. The range is 1-3, and the default is 1.

•

Ticket Lifetime (Sec). The ticket lifetime unit in seconds. The default
is 43200.

NOTE: The submenu selected in Ticket Lifetime Units will display on the

Ticket Lifetime (SEC) menu. For example, if you select Hours, the
Ticket Lifetime (SEC) menu name will change to Ticket Lifetime (HR).

•

Renew Lifetime

Sets the maximum allowable amount of time in Seconds, Minutes, Hours, or
Days before warning that a new Kerberos password is needed.

•

Renew Lifetime Units
Seconds. The range is 0-604800, and the default is 0.
Minutes. The range is 0-10080, and the default is 0.
Hours. The range is 1-168, and the default is 0.
Days. The range is 0-7, and the default is 0.

•

Renew Lifetime (SEC)

NOTE: The submenu selected in Renew Lifetime Units will display on the

Renew Lifetime (SEC) menu. For example, if you select Days, the
Renew Lifetime (SEC) menu name will change to Renew Lifetime
(DAY).

Equivalent Wireless Ethernet Configuration Using The
Telnet Command

store ifc 2 wlan ssid <network-name>

store ifc 2 wlan mode adhoc|pseudo|managed

store ifc 2 wlan speed auto|(1 2 5 11)

store ifc 2 wlan channel default|(1-15)

store ifc 2 wlan antenna diverse|primary|aux

store ifc 2 wlan preamble default|long|short

store ifc 2 wlan pmm on|off

store ifc 2 wlan txpwr (0-100)

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store ifc 2 wlan opts [[-]openauth][[-]intnl]

store ifc 2 wlan defkey disable|(1-4)

store ifc 2 wlan key <key-num> <key-sequence>

store ifc 2 wlan auth <auth-method>

store ifc 2 wlan user <auth-user-name>

store ifc 2 wlan pass <auth-password>

Refer to page 180 for the complete command set.

Wireless Cisco LEAP

LEAP is a Cisco wireless security scheme. The Cisco LEAP allows for a WEP
key timeout that forces re-authentication, resulting in the derivation of a new
WEP key for the session. To enable LEAP in the NIC, enter the username
and password corresponding to the RADIUS server with the following
commands:

store ifc 2 wlan auth leap
store ifc 2 wlan user <username>
store ifc 2 wlan pass <password>

NOTE: Disable the defkey to use LEAP.

WIRELESS

Kerberos Enabled Wireless Etherne t Configuration

This section provides an example of how a user configures the Print Server to
use the Kerberos authentication via the wired Telnet session.

This example assumes Symbol’s Access Point and RF card is used and the
Print Server has not been configured for Kerberos authentication. It also
assumes that the KDC, Access Point and the Print Server are in the same
realm.

NOTE: Kerberos Authentication is only supported on Symbol technologies

LA 4121 radio card.

To set up the Print Server for Kerberos authentication, the administrator first
has to enable Kerberos in the Access Point according to Symbol’s
instructions. Symbol’s Access Point must have its Network time set up with
the correct time server. Once the Access Point is configured, the Print Server
is ready to be configured for Kerberos authentication.

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Configuring the Prin t Se rver fo r K e rbero s A uthen tication

1. Create a user in the Windows 2000 (or later) server that identifies the
Print Server.

NOTE: The user name should be the Print Server’s name. The password

selected will be used as the Kerberos password and should be set
with no expiration.

2. In a secure networked environment, log in as a root user via Telnet in the
wired LAN.

3. Once logged in, use the Telnet commands to set up the wireless LAN
parameters (e.g. SSID = 103, operating mode = Infra Structure mode,
etc.) that match the Access Point configuration.

In addition to the normal wireless LAN parameter settings, use the
following commands to enable Kerberos on the wireless LAN interface
and Kerberos for authentication (minimum settings):

4. Set the wireless LAN interface parameters to enable Kerberos.

store kerberos opts auth

5. Set the Kerberos parameters to enable Kerberos authentication.

The Kerberos password must match the Windows 2000 user password
for the Print Server. The administrator should choose at least 9
alphanumeric characters with a combination of upper and lower case.

The following is a suggestion for creating strong password for computer
security. Make sure the password:

•

is at least seven characters long. The most secure passwords are
seven to 14 characters long.

•

contains characters from each of the following groups: letters
(uppercase and lowercase), numerals, and symbols (all characters
not defined as letters or numerals, i.e., ! @ # $ % ^ & *, etc.)

The kname is default to “krbtgt” which is the default name used in Windows
2000 KDC. It must be configured to match with the KDC if the default is
changed. The krealm is case sensitive; it must match the Access Point’s
realm.

The SSID of the Print Server must be configured to match the Access Point’s
SSID which also has Kerberos enabled. For example, if a Windows 2000 user
created the password aBcd-12345 and the Access Point’s realm is set to
REALM.IBM.COM, the following telnet commands are used:

store kerberos password aBcd-12345
store kerberos config krealm REALM.IBM.COM

NOTE: If the Kerberos authentication fails, the user will not be able to Telnet

to the Print Server via the wireless LAN interface. In this case, Telnet
to the Print Server via the wired LAN interface. It should display an
error message indicating the reason for the Kerberos authenticaion
failure.

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HTML Forms

The ethernet settings can be configured over TCP/IP through a standard web
browser. The ethernet web pages provide a handy way to access some of the
commands built into the print server.

NOTE: If a router is used, make sure a Gateway value is configured.

To access the ethernet home page:

1. Make sure the print server has an IP address and Subnet Mask so it is
recognizable on your TCP/IP network.

2. Make sure your network station can successfully ping the ethernet over
the network.

3. Direct your Web browser to the URL:

http://IPaddress

(e.g., http://192.75.11.9)
where IPaddress is the IP address of your ethernet.

NOTE: If you cannot access the web page, refer to “Web Browser/HTTP

Problem” on page 122

The ethernet HTML structure is divided into several menus as shown in
Figure 3.

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HTML Forms

Index/Home

Configuration

I/O Port
Network

TCP/IP

802.11b
Windows
Novell

d1prn
d2prn
d3prn
d4prn
d5prn
d6prn
d7prn
d8prn

m1
m2
m3
m4
m5
m6
m7
m8

Alert Config 1
Alert Config 2
Alert Config 3
Alert Config 4
Alert Config 5
Alert Config 6
Alert Config 7
Alert Config 8
Alert Config 9
Alert Config 10

Status

Help

About

AdministrationSNMP

Print ModelPrint PathNetwork

TN5250/

TN3270

2

d1prn
d2prn
d3prn
d4prn
d5prn
d6prn
d7prn
d8prn

System

Log Path

l1
l2
l3
l4
l5
l6
l7
l8

Security

1

1

Applies only to the wireless ethernet with
Symbol LA 4111 or LA 4121 RF card.
It is intended to be used in infrastructure mode
with Kerberos enabled Symbol Access Point.

2

Applies only if TN feature is installed.

Figure 3. Ethernet HTML Structure

NOTE: Online help is available for all HTML pages.

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Printer Statu s Screen

Using the printer IP Address and any standard Web browser, you can check
the status of the printer.
showing the printer LCD message. (This screen automatically refreshes every
minute.)

Figure 4 shows the exact state of the printer by

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Figure 4. Printer Status Screen

Configuration Alternatives

Configuration Alternatives

Besides the HTML forms and software provided, the ethernet interface

internal command shell, npsh, can also be reached using Telnet and Remote

Shell, and FTP.

Telnet

A TCP/IP command that helps configure ethernet settings remotely. A TCP/IP

host starts a Telnet session with the print server and logs into the device

command shell to alter and view settings.

Example:

telnet 192.75.11.9

NOTE: The default User ID is root. There is no password by default, just

press ENTER. If you have changed the default User ID and
password, use the current User ID and the associated password
instead of the defaults. For more information on setting passwords,

“Ethernet Security” on page 207.

see

Remote Shell

A TCP/IP command that helps configure print server settings remotely.

A TCP/IP host uses this command to remotely execute a single command on

the ethernet.

Example:

rsh spike list prn

This command remotely executes the npsh command list prn on the

spike

ethernet named

.

FTP

FTP can also be used to configure print server settings remotely. A TCP/IP

host uses FTP to store a file containing 1 or more NPSH commands on the

FTP file system. The configuration file must be FTP ‘put’ to the /config/default/

defaultCfg file. The configuration file can later be executed on demand using

the ‘load oem’ command during a telnet (NPSH) session. The configuration

file is also executed automatically during the power-up sequence when the

ethernet configuration is reset to default.

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Overview

Ethernet Web Server

The ethernet comes with a printer management tool that allows you to

monitor, configure, and manage both the printer and its print job. The ethernet

comes with a web server that allows System Administrators and users access

to its printer management capabilities from a standard web browser.

The ethernet printer’s IP address is used as a URL, similar to the URL of an

Internet web page. When a web browser is activated and the printer’s IP

address is entered, the printer’s embedded web server displays its home

page, with links to the printer’s status and configuration settings..

All ethernet configuration settings are protected by a password so

unauthorized users cannot make changes. When you try to open any of the

ethernet configuration pages, you are asked for your user name and

root

password. At the prompt, you need to enter

user configured with root privileges) followed by the associated password. If

there is no password, just press

passwords, refer to

“Ethernet Security” on page 207.

ENTER

. For more information on setting

(unless you have another

After you configure the ethernet settings, and click the SUBMIT button on the

related form, re-power the ethernet to ensure the latest settings are in use. To

reset the ethernet, go to the System form under the Configuration Menu and

click the REBOOT button.

The embedded ethernet web server gives you the ability to configure the

network adapter, monitor printer status and to manage print jobs. The

ethernet web page structure is divided into several menus, as shown in

Figure 3.

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Configuration

The Configuration menu items allow you to configure the settings for the
following items:

•

Network - this menu item allows you to change the network setting for
each protocol: TCP/IP, 802.11b, NetBIOS over TCP/IP, and Netware.

•

Print Path - this menu item allows you to change the name of the
destination queues, and define how the print job will be preprocessed
before printing. It allows you to select what information to log, and to
specify the SMTP server’s IP address.

•

Print Model - this menu item allows you to specify the printer name and
model. It also allows you to select banner page types, filters, header and
trailer strings, and printer configurations.

•

Log Path - this menu item allows you to specify the logpath name, type,
and port.

•

TN5250/3270 - this menu item allows you to configure the TN5250/3270
settings.

•

SNMP - this menu item allows you to configure the SNMP trap manager
settings. It also allows you to define the printer event types to monitor,
and the e-mail address that should receive alert notifications.

•

Administration - this menu item allows you to define or change the printer
name, location, description, etc.. It also allows you to change the root and
guest user passwords.

•

System - this menu item allows you to reboot the ethernet, or restore its
settings to the factory default.

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Network Configuration

The network configuration allows you to specify the setting for each network

protocol. Beside each protocol name is a checkbox which allows you to

enable or disable each protocol depending on your network printing needs.

NOTE: TCP/IP is the only supported protocol which is always enabled.

TCP/IP Network

TCP/IP Network

Figure 5. TCP/IP Network Configuration

Figure 6. TCP/IP Network Configuration for Wireless Ethernet

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Interface

The two edit fields contain the ethernet's IP address and subnet mask. The
check boxes enable the RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, DNS, and Persist DHCP
protocols, which are alternate methods of assigning IP addresses. On most
networks, you want to enter a permanent IP address and subnet mask and
disable RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, DNS, and Persist DHCP. However, if your
network requires one of these, you should clear the IP address (and possibly
the subnet mask) fields and ensure that the appropriate check box is
selected.

Figure 7. Defining a Gateway Address for Wired Ethernet Routing

Figure 8. Defining a Gateway Address for Wireless Ethernet Routing

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Figure 9. TCP/IP Static Routes

Routing

The routing table tells the ethernet which router or gateway to use to access

other subnets or hosts. In most situations, you can simply add your router's IP

address as the default router. All packets destined for other subnets will be

forwarded to the default router for delivery to the destination host. If you have

more complex routing requirements, add static routing entries for specific

hosts or networks in the remaining Routing rows. Packets with IP addresses

that match a given Destination and Mask (from the first two fields in a Routing

row) will be routed to the router/gateway named in the third field. Packets

which do not match any of the listed Destinations and Masks will be routed to

the default router if one is set.

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Wireless

The wireless configuration allows you to specify settings for the wireless
ethernet. You can enter a network name and set values depending on the
wireless connectivity within your printer (802.11b or 802.11b/g).

Figure 10. Wireless Network Configuration, 802.11b

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Figure 11. Wireless Network Configuration, 802.11b/g

Network Name

Enter the wireless network name. Maximum length of 32 characters.

Mode

NOTE: For 802.11b only radio, not 802.11g/b.

Set the mode of operation for the wireless device. Pseudo, Adhoc, and

Managed are the available settings.

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Speed Type

Change the selected bit-rates. Choosing "auto" will select auto settings even if
some or all of the checkboxes are selected. To manually choose bit-rates,
change speed option to "user" and check the appropriate checkboxes. If
"user" is selected, and no checkboxes are checked, then the automatic
setting is used.

Speed

Checkmark the appropriate checkboxes to manually choose the bit-rates.
NOTE: The Speed Type must be set to “user”. If "user" is selected, and no

checkboxes are checked, then the automatic setting is used.

Channel

NOTE: For 802.11b only radio, not 802.11g/b.

This is the frequency used for wireless communication. The 2.4GHz band
spectrum is divided into different channels (1-15). It is set to "Default" so that
the ethernet can detect the correct channel to communicate with the Access
Point in infrastructure mode. If the operation mode is "Ad Hoc" and the
channel is known, the user can set the corresponding channel in this menu.

Antenna

Choose the antenna type. Diverse, Primary, and Aux are the available
settings.

Preamble

NOTE: For 802.11b only radio, not 802.11g/b.

This is the preamble used in the wireless packets. It is recommended to set to
"Default" so that the ethernet can detect the correct preamble. The preamble
is approximately 8 bytes of the packet header generated by the AP is and
attached to the packet prior to transmission. The preamble length is
transmission data rate dependent. The "short" preamble is 50% shorter than
the "long" preamble. Transmit power is 0–100%. It must match the Access
Point's preamble configuration.

Power Mgmt Mode

Change the power management mode and adjust the power-save sleep time
(milliseconds). Selecting "Off" will turn the Power Management Mode off and
set the power-save sleep time to zero.

Transmit Power

Adjust RF transmit power in percent of full power.

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International Mode

Set the International Mode option.

Profile

NOTE: For 802.11b/g radio only.

Select the 802.11g Wireless (Wi-Fi) mode in which to operate. Available

options include:

•

802.11b operation only

•

mixed 802.11b and 802.11g operation

•

mixed 802.11b and 802.11g operation without support for

5.5 and 11 Mbps basic rates

•

802.11g only operation

•

test 802.11g operation

•

802.11b only operation without support for 5.5 and 11 Mbps basic rates

•

mixed 802.11b and 802.11g operation with support for 5.5 and 11 Mbps
basic rates (default)

WPA Mode

NOTE: For 802.11b/g radio only.

Select the WPA wireless security mode. Disabled and Personal are the

available settings.

WPA Cipher

NOTE: For 802.11b/g radio only.

Select the WPA Cipher setting. TKIP, AES, and TKIP + AES are the available

settings.

WPA Passphrase

NOTE: For 802.11b/g radio only.

Enter the WPA wireless security passphrase used to communicate with an

access point. The passphrase entered must be between 8 and 63 characters

long.

EAP Mode

NOTE: For 802.11b/g radio only.

Select the EAP authentication method. LEAP, PEAP, TTLS, and None are the

available settings.

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Key Selection

Change the key used for WEP encryption. Ascii-Hex Format.
Ex: 01234-56789-abcd-ef01-2345-6789

Key V alue Type

Select the type of WEP encryption key, either Hex or String.

Key V alue (Hex)

Enter the key value in Hex format.

Key V alue (S tring)

Enter the key value in string format.

Key Length (Optional)

Select the key length, 5 or 13.

Default Key

Change the default key number used for WEP encryption.

Authentication Method

Select the desired authentication method to be used when communicating
with an access point.

EAP User

NOTE: For 802.11b/g radio only.

Enter the EAP user name to be used when authenticating with an access
point. Currently only used for EAP authentication.

EAP Password

NOTE: For 802.11b/g radio only.

Enter the EAP password to be used when authenticating with an access
point. Currently only used for EAP authentication.

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Windows Network (Net BIOS TCP/IP)

TCP/IP is used for Windows (i.e. Netbios, Windows 95/98/Me, and Windows

for Workgroups) printing unless another protocol like IPX is available.

Therefore, mandatory TCP/IP settings (i.e. IP address and subnet mask) are

necessary on the ethernet. Go to “TCP/IP Network” on this form to fill in these

settings if you haven't done so already.

Figure 12. Setting Windows Protocol

Workgroup Nam e

This name specifies which Windows workgroup the ethernet will reside in.

Print Path Configuration

The ethernet print path is the path a print job takes when it reaches the

network adapter. First the job goes to a destination/queue (e.g. d1prn) where

it then passes through an associated model (e.g. m1) for extra processing

and logpath (e.g., l1) for job and printer logging. Finally the job reaches the

ethernet’s I/O port (e.g. PRN) where it passes through to the attached printer.

The “Print Path” form displays one destination's settings at a time. From here,

you can then select another destination or you can go directly to an I/O port to

configure port settings.

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Destinatio n Se tt ing s

Figure 13. Print Path Configuration, Destination Settings

Name

Name of the destination. The default destination queue names are d1prn,
d2prn, d3prn, and d4prn, d5prn, d6prn, d7prn, and d8prn.

Back Channel

I/O port to receive printer feedback when a print job passes through this
destination. By default, the backchannel for all print queues is disabled for
ADAPTER and WLAN ADAPTER, but enabled for ETHERNET and WLAN.

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Current Model Settings

Services

Define what type(s) of print services the destination will support. By default all

services are enabled.

Parameters

socket Printing to a TCP port number (e.g. 9100) on the ethernet

interface

lpd Remote printing using the Line Printer Daemon

lpsched System V printing using the “lp” command

rprinter Novell's remote printer setup

pserver Novell's PSERVER setup

netbios Printing from Windows stations relying on NetBIOS over

TCP/IP

ftpd Printing using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

tn5250/3270 Printing using tn5250/3270 configuration

Selected Model

Defines the model configuration that is to be associated with the current

destination. The default model names are m1, m2, m3, m4, m5, m6, m7, and

m8.

Current Model Settings

Figure 14. Print Path Configuration, Current Model Settings, Model Type

Model Type

The option is available on the Print Model web page. For a description, see

page

52.

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Figure 15. Print Path Configuration, Current Model Settings, Banner Page

Banner Page

The option is available on the Print Model web page. For a description, see
page

52.

Filter

The option is available on the Print Model web page. For a description, see

53.

page

Header String

The option is available on the Print Model web page. For a description, see
page

53.

Current Model Settings

T railer S tring

The option is available on the on the Print Model web page. For a description,

see page

53.

Printe r C on fig u ra tio n

The option is available on the Print Model web page. For a description, see

page

54.

Selected Log Path

This option defines the log path configuration that is to be associated with the

current destination.

Log Path Type

The option is available on the Log Path web page. For a description, see

page 55.

Log Path Port

The option is available on the Log Path web page. For a description, see

page 55.

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Print Model Configuration

The print model configuration allows you to specify parameters for each print
model setting (m1, m2,...,m8). Amongst the parameters included, you can
select whether to have a banner page print with each print job or whether to
include a header and trailer string to carry out a series of sequences before or
after a print job.

Figure 16. Print Model Configuration, Model Settings

Name

Name of the model. The default model names are m1, m2, m3, m4, m5, m6,
m7, and m8.

Model Type

Define what processing (if any) will be performed on print jobs passing
through the associated destination. If set to "raw", the job will not be touched
by the network adapter.

Banner Page

Tells the ethernet interface to produce a banner page with each print job. The
type of banner page data can be text. You can also specify whether the
banner page should come at the front or the end of a print job.

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Current Model Settings

Filter

Specify whether the ethernet interface is to add carriage returns to print jobs

passing through that contain solitary linefeeds. This is common with Unix text

jobs resulting in stair-stepped output.

Header String

Define an escape sequence to be sent to the printer before each print job. For

example, you may want to send a sequence to print the job in landscape

mode or to a certain tray on the printer. You can specify up to four separate

sequences per header string. The ethernet enterface will execute them in

order from top to bottom. If specifying fewer than four sequences, be sure to

start at the top leaving undefined fields at the bottom.

NOTE: You can specify up to four separate sequences per header string.

The Printer Management Utility will execute them in order from top to
bottom. If specifying fewer than four sequences, be sure to start at
the top leaving undefined fields at the bottom.

The most common sequences are listed on the form:

•

Print landscape - tell the printer to print in landscape mode.

•

Print portrait - tell the printer to print in portrait mode.

T railer S tring

Define an escape sequence to be sent to the printer after each print job. For

example, you may want to send a sequence to add a formfeed so you don't

have to manually press the formfeed button on the printer. You may also want

to tell the printer to reset itself in case you have set a header string which tells

the printer to do something special with the job. You can specify up to three

separate sequences per trailer string. The ethernet interface executes them in

order from top to bottom. If specifying fewer than three sequences, be sure to

start at the top leaving undefined fields at the bottom.

The most common sequences are listed on the form:

•

PCL Reset - tells the printer to reset itself once the data completes

•

End of Transmission (EOT) - tells the printer to force the end of the job

•

Formfeed - tells the printer to do a formfeed at the end of the data.

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Printe r C on fig u ra tio n

Specify a printer configuration number to be loaded before processing the
print job. This ability to associate a printer configuration to a logical printer
model allows you to define up to eight unique and independent printer
personalities in a single printer. Using this feature, you effectively have eight
different printers in one.

To associate a printer configuration to the currently selected destination
queue, just select the desired printer configuration number from the drop
down list. Once a printer configuration has been associated with a destination
queue, any print job sent to that destination queue name will cause the printer
to load the associated printer configuration before processing the print job.

Log Path Configuration

The log path configuration allows you to name the log path (l1, l2,...,l8), define
the log information type for each print job, and where the log information will
be reported. Log Path is mainly used for diagnostics purposes.

Name

Name of the log path. The default names are l1, l2, l3, l4, l5, l6, l7, and l8.

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Figure 17. Log Path Settings

Log Path Configuration

Current Model Settings

Logpath Type

Define what type of log information will be tracked for each print job passing

through the associated destination. The types are:

•

job - job ID, username, etc.

•

user - user ID and three messages per job about the start and finish

•

checksum - value used when troubleshooting integrity of data transferred

•

printer - miscellaneous messages from the printer

•

i/o port - status of the printer based on the port interface signals.

Logpath Po rt

Define where logging information for print jobs passing through the

associated destination will be reported. The choices are:

•

prn - reported to the PRN port

•

none - don't report any logging information

•

TCP/IP port - to a TCP port number (specified in the edit field)

•

syslog - to a host (specified by the IP address in the edit field) running a
SYSLOG daemon

•

email - to an e-mail address (specified by the e-mail address and the
SMTP server IP address edit fields). You can set the option on the
Administration web page.

Default: no logging turned on.

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TN5250/3270 Configu ration

The TN5250/3270 configuration form allows you to specify settings for up to
eight different TN5250/3270 sessions.

NOTE: The standard ethernet module does not support TN5250/3270

protocol. However, the TN5250/3270 software is available as an

option you can order or as factory installed.

Figure 18. TN5250/3270 Configuration, TN5250 Mode

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Current Model Settings

Figure 19. TN5250/3270 Configuration, TN3270 Mode

Mode

Specifies the TN protocol mode for the current configuration.

Default: TN5250

Host IP

Specifies the IP address or domain name of the host (iSeries for TN5250) for

the current configuration.

Default: Unconfigured (empty) host.

Port

Specifies the UDP port number of the TN5250 or TN3270 server for the

current configuration.

Default: 23

Resource Name

(TN3270 mode) Specifies the name of the iSeries LU session for the current

configuration. The resource name entered will be the name of the printer

device created on the iSeries host for the current session. The name is limited

to 10 characters in length, must start with an alpha character (a-z, A-Z), and

contain only alphanumeric characters and underscores.

Default: Unconfigured (empty) resource name

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Device Description

(TN5250 mode) Specifies the name of the printer device for the current
configuration. The description entered will be the name of the printer device
created on the iSeries host for the current session. The name is limited to 10
characters in length, must start with an alpha character (a-z, A-Z), and contain
only alphanumeric characters and underscores.

Default: Unconfigured (empty) description

Message Queue Name

(TN5250 mode) Specifies the queue name to which system messages will be
logged.

Default: QSYSOPR

Message Queue Library

(TN5250 mode) Specifies the queue library to which system messages will be
logged.

Default: *LIBL

Device Type

By default, the device type is always set to InfoPrint.

WSCST Name

(TN5250 mode) As declared on the iSeries host for the created printer device.

Default: Unconfigured (empty) name

WSCST Library

(TN5250 mode) As declared on the iSeries host for the created printer device.

Auto Connect

Specifies whether the ethernet will automatically connect to the iSeries host.

Default: Disabled

Sta rt/Stop Auto Connect

Specifies whether the ethernet should retry automatic connection to the
iSeries host.

Default: 'Start' if Auto Connect is currently stopped, 'Stop' if Auto Connect is
currently started.

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SNMP Configuration

The SNMP Configuration form allows you to configure SNMP trap managers

and the e-mail alert features of the ethernet. It allows you to configure how

SNMP alerts are processed by a SNMP trap manager, an Unix syslog logging

daemon, and/or have e-mail notifications sent. Up to 10 SNMP trap managers

and e-mail recipients may be specified. Individual alerts fall into one of 12

alert group categories, providing the ability to filter alert notices as desired.

SNMP Manager Alert Posting S ettings

SNMP Configuration

Current Model Settings

Figure 20. SNMP Manager Alert Posting Configuration

Specifies whether alerts from the enabled alert group categories for this

configuration will be sent to the SNMP manager. If this option is enabled, the

following information must be entered:

SNMP Manager IP Address

Specifies the IP address of the SNMP trap manager.

UDP Port

Specifies the UDP port number used by the SNMP trap manager for receiving

trap messages. Acceptable values are 162, and 49152 through 65535

Community Name

Up to 15 character string specifying the trap community name.

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Syslog Alert Posting Settings

Figure 21. SNMP Syslog Alert Posting Configuration

Specifies whether alerts from the enabled alert group categories for this
configuration will be sent to the Unix syslog daemon. If this option is enabled,
the syslog daemon IP address must be entered in the syslog field in the
System Information section of the Administration Configuration form.

Email Alert Posting Settings

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Figure 22. SNMP Email Alert Posting Configuration

Specifies whether alerts from the enabled alert group categories for this
configuration will be sent to the specified e-mail address. If this option is
enabled, the following information must be entered:

Email Address

Specifies an e-mail address to which alert information will be sent.

Short E-mail Format

Specifies whether a short (15-80 character) alert e-mail message should be
sent.

If enabled, the message will contain the alert description, the severity level,
the device description, and device name (unless the length of the message
exceeds the Short E-mail Message Length, in which case the message will be
truncated).

SNMP Configuration

Current Model Settings

If disabled, the message will contain additional information including the

device description, device name and location, alert description, alert group,

alert severity level, and printer status.

Default: Disabled

Short E-mail Message Length

Specifies the maximum size of the short e-mail message. Acceptable values

are 15 to 80 characters.

Default: 80 characters

Send Test Message

provides a way to test the validity of the e-mail address/SMTP server address.

If checked, a test message will be sent to the specified e-mail address when

the submit button is pressed.

Default: All alert groups are disabled by default.

If the alert message is to be sent to a cellular phone or pager, the Short Email

Format option should be enabled. Once this option is enabled, you may

specify the maximum e-mail message length (15-80 characters). When

enabled, the message will contain the alert description, the severity level,

device description, and device name (unless the length of the message

exceeds the Short Email Message Length, in which case the message will be

truncated).

If the Short Email format is disabled, the message will contain additional

information including the device description, device name and location, alert

description, alert group, alert severity level, and printer status.

To test the validity of the e-mail address and the SMTP server address,

enable the Send Test Message option. If the Send Test Message box is

checked, a test message will be sent to the specified email address when the

submit button is pressed.

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Alert Groups

Figure 23. SNMP Alert Groups Configuration

Specifies which alert groups are enabled for reporting for this configuration.
When an alert occurs that is contained in one of the enabled alert groups, it
will be posted to the specified SNMP manager, Unix syslog daemon, and/or
e-mail address. The following table describes which printer events belongs to
which Alert Group.

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Table 5. Alert Groups and Printer Events

Alert Group Printer Events

Offline Printer is Offline

Hold Print Time Out

Warning COMM Check

Invalid Address
CU Time Out
CU Not Enabled
File System Full
File Exist
Hex Dump Mode
Half Speed Mode
Printer Warm
Print Head Warm
2B-Toner Density Too High
2C-Toner Density Too Low

SNMP Configuration

Current Model Settings

Media Input Load Paper

Paper Out Time Out
Fanfold Paper Empty
No Fanfold Paper
63-CutSheet Feeder Fail
Cutsheet Pick Miss
No Paper Tray
Paper Jam at Entrance
Cutsheet Cover Open
Cutsheet Paper Empty
Tray Mismatch

Media Output Stacker Full

Stacker Jam Time Out
Stacker Full Time Out
Stacker Fault Time Out
Stacker Jam
Stacker Fault
Stack Over Flow
Stack Under Flow
Stacker Fail
Stacker Interlock Fail
Stacker Not Ready

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Table 5. Alert Groups and Printer Events

Alert Group Printer Events

Media Path Clear Paper Jam

Paper Jam Time Out
Paper Jam Fuser
Paper Jam Exit
Cutsheet Path Open
Paper Jam at Drum
Paper Jam at Fuser
Paper Jam at Exit
Tractor MTR FWD Speed Error
Tracker MTR BKWD Speed Error
Paper Jam at Entrance
Cutsheet Motor Fail
Cutsheet Feeder Fail
Clear Jam at Fuser Input
Clear Jam at Fuser Exit
Clear Jam Near TOF Lever

Marker Ribbon Stall Time Out

Ribbon Ink Out
Ribbon Stall
Ribbon Drive
Shuttle Over Speed
Ribbon Fault
Ribbon Detected
Print Head Up
Ribbon Broken
Ribbon Load Bad
Ribbon Take-up Full
2A-Toner Empty
Add Toner
Install Toner Cup

Cutter Cutter Fault

Cutter Fail

Bar Code Barcode Fail Specification

Barcode Quiet Zone Too Small
Barcode Improper Data Format

Scanner Unscannable Check Media

Poor Scanning Check Head and Heat
Poor Scanning Inspect Head
Poor Scanning Check Media
Contrast Too Low Check Media

Intervention These are error messages that need

Consumable Ribbon Low

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Toner Low

System Information

Table 5. Alert Groups and Printer Events

Alert Group Printer Events

Label Label Present

Gap Not Detected

Power Cart Recharge Battery

Batt High Volt
Batt Low Volt

RFID RFID Tag Failed

RFID Max Retry
RFID Comm Error
RFID Read-Only Tag

NOTE: Not all of the alerts are available on all of the printers. The alerts

available for monitoring will depend on the printer type and the
options installed on the printer.

Administration Configuration

The Administration Configuration form is broken down into general print

server-related settings and password security.

System Information

Figure 24. Administration Configuration, System Information

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The System Information form allows you to specify the following information
about the printer.

Name

Name given to the print server in Novell and Windows environments. For the
integrated ethernet, the default is P_xxxxxx where xxxxxx represents the last
six digits of the network ethernet address (e.g., P_01001C and M_091C1A,
respectively).

Description

Optional field to help identify the printer’s features and capabilities.

Location

Optional field to help identify the printer’s physical location.

Contact

Optional field to help identify the individual or group responsible for the
printer.

Printer Serial Number

A serial number that the user can enter through the PrintNet Webpage to
keep track of the PrintNet/printer.

NOTE: If the user has not entered a serial number through one of the

ethernet interface cards, the printer may use its internal serial number

from EEPROM. If EEPROM is blank, i.e. no serial number on the

board, it will use the MAC address of the embedded ethernet,

embedded wireless ethernet, or external ethernet, respectively, as

the printer’s serial number.

Syslog

Specifies the IP address of a host running the SYSLOG daemon. InfoPrint
6500-V debugging or printer logging information can be sent to the IP
address.

Default: Unconfigured (empty).

Email

Defines the user email address to receive printer and job logging information
from log paths on the InfoPrint 6500-V.

Default: Unconfigured (empty).

SMTP Server

Specifies the IP address of the SMTP server to be used for processing email
messages generated by the InfoPrint 6500-V.

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Passwords

Default: Unconfigured (empty).

DNS Server

Specifies the IP address of the domain name server to be used for resolving

host names (e.g. host.domain.com) to IP addresses (e.g. 192.168.0.42).

Default: Unconfigured (empty).

NOTE: If the DNS server is initially blank, the ethernet will automatically use

the IP address of the DNS server and enter it in the DNS server field
when DHCP is enabled.

Passwords

Figure 25. Administration Configuration, Passwords

Only a user with root privileges can alter the ethernet’s settings. Guest users

can only view settings but cannot alter them. Both types of users can be

assigned passwords. To change a password, type in the old password in the

“Old” field. Then type the new password twice: once in the “New” field, and

once in the “Confirm” field.

Default: No passwords for root or guest users.

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System Configuration

Figure 26. System Configuration

The System Configuration form allows you to change the ethernet's operation
mode. Select “Reboot” to re-power the print server. Select “Default” to reset
the print server and have it come up with factory default settings.

Security Configuration

The Security Configuration form allows you to configure the ethernet’s
Kerberos authentication settings and to obtain the authenticated information.
Kerberos is available only when a Symbol LA41X1 radio card is installed.

Kerberos Configuration

This section covers the configuration of Kerberos related settings. The two
configuration settings include:

•

Print Server Settings – Used to configure Kerberos settings related to
the Print Server.

•

Key Distribution Center (KDC) Settings – Used to configure the
Kerberos settings related to the Kerberos server.

Print Server Settings

•

Print Server Name – The Print Server name is used in the KDC
database and can be configured in the Administration page. If this name
is changed, the corresponding name in the KDC database must be
changed accordingly to match it.

Default: “<prod>_xxxxxx” where “xxxxxx” is the serial number or the last
six digits of the network adapter’s ethernet address. “<prod>” is the
product model number (e.g. M302_01234).

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•

Renew Lifetime – The maximum time allowed before a new Kerberos
password is needed. If the password has not been changed within the
renew lifetime, a warning message displays in the next logon. If the renew
lifetime is zero, there is no time limit imposed on the password.

Default: 0 seconds (no limit).

•

Enable Kerberos Authentication – This check box is used to enable/
disable the Kerberos authentication within the Print Server. If it is
selected, the Print Server uses Kerberos to authenticate with the Access
Point during its boot up process.

Default: disabled (i.e. the check box is not selected).

Key Distribution Center (KDC) Settings

•

KDC Port – The TCP port of the Kerberos server.

Default: 88.

•

KDC Name – The Kerberos server name.

Status

Default: krbtgt

•

KDC Realm – The Kerberos realm in which the Kerberos server, the
Access Point, and the Print Server are operating.

Default: LOCALREALM

•

Clock Skew – The maximum time difference allowed between the
Kerberos server and the Print Server. This has to be the same setting in
the Access Point.

Default: 300 seconds.

•

Ticket Lifetime – The maximum time allowed before the Print Server is
required to get a new ticket.

Default: 43200 seconds

Credentials Inf ormat ion

This section displays the Print Server’s principal and its Kerberos ticket

credentials after the Print Server has authenticated with the Access Point.

The Status menu items allow you to view the current status of both the printer

and the network. The submenu items available are as follows:

•

•

I/O Port - this menu item allows you to view the current status of the
printer, including the print jobs that are queued or are currently active.

Network - this menu item allows you to view the current status of the
network connection.

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Status - I/O Port

The I/O Port Status form allows you to remotely see what is happening on the
ethernet interface I/O port. The port's status and a list of active and queued
jobs will be displayed. You can cancel a job (as long as you have permission
to) by clicking on the Cancel icon beside the desired job. If you see “blocked”
the “Status” line, this indicates the printer is not allowing the ethernet to send
any more data. The printer could be busy processing data it has already
received or it could be in an error state.

The printer status display is automatically refreshed every minute.
NOTE: You cannot cancel a print job with an IPDS Emulation. Do not click

the Cancel icon.

The printer’s buffer size may not allow you to monitor the real time

status of the printer and the print job at the same time. The status

feedback to the host usually reads “printer idle” unless the print job is

significantly large.

Status - Network

This form allows you to view the current status of the network. The statistical
data provided is broken down by network protocol. You can use this form to
troubleshoot network-related problems.

Help

General help information is available online. It provides assistance with the
configuration and status reference for the integrated Remote Management
Software network adapter. Through the provided HTML forms, you can
configure settings on the integrated Remote Management Software and view
printer status.

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Windows Configuration

Overview

This chapter details a complete Windows configuration setup including:

•

Identifying the ethernet on the network using TCP/IP as the underlying
protocol

•

Configuring the ethernet with its mandatory TCP/IP settings
(IP address and subnet mask)

•

Configuring a new printer on the Windows station

Windows Environment Description

The ethernet supports network printing under Windows environments by

using TCP/IP. In a Windows NT

protocol whereas with Windows 95/98

over TCP/IP.

The ideal configuration is a network printer defined on the NT/2000 server to

be shared by Windows 95/98/Me clients. However, any Windows station can

also go directly to the ethernet.

Windows Ethernet Config uration

The IP address and subnet mask are mandatory TCP/IP settings and are

needed before the print server can be detected on the network. There are

also additional optional settings. This section offers alternative methods for

configuring your ethernet in a Windows environment and describes some of

the more common optional settings available.

Mandatory

Since TCP/IP is used for Windows printing, the ethernet must be configured

with a minimum of an IP address and subnet mask before it can be seen on

the network.

®

setup, pure TCP/IP is used as the network

®

or Windows Me®, NetBIOS is used

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Optional

Additional settings, like routing entries, can be configured. This allows
communication across subnets when no other router exists.

You can configure the ethernet from the printer control panel, Web browser,
host commands, or other utility software. To configure these options, see
“Configuration Tools” on page 20.

Configuration Using ARP

To configure the ethernet with its IP settings using a manual arp command:

1. Log on to a Windows station with TCP/IP loaded and located on the same
subnet as the ethernet.

2. Find the ethernet address for the ethernet on the configuration printout.
It must be entered as part of this procedure.

3. Use the arp command to add an entry into the Windows station ARP
table for the ethernet. This is the most common syntax for this command:

Syntax:

arp -s <ipaddress> <ethernetaddress>

Example for Microsoft® TCP stacks:

arp -s 192.75.11.9 00-80-72-07-00-60

This example specifies an ethernet using IP address 192.75.11.9 and
ethernet address 00-80-72-07-00-60.

4. Check if the ARP entry was accepted.

arp -a

You should see an entry in the listed ARP table with the IP address and
ethernet address specified in Step 3.

5. Ping this IP address to see if the ethernet can be seen on your network.

At this point, you should be able to communicate with the ethernet from
your local Windows station. This means the print server knows about an
IP address and subnet mask and has these settings in its current
memory. However, if the ethernet is power cycled, these settings will
disappear unless you store them into flash memory. To do this:

a. Load a Web browser on your Windows station and direct it to the

URL:

http://EthernetInterfaceIPaddress/networkConf.html

(e.g., http://192.75.11.9/networkConf.html).

NOTE: If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type root for the ID

and press ENTER at the password prompt (since there is no
password by default).

b. At the “Network Configuration” HTML form that displays, click in the

field below the “IP Address” heading and type in the IP address for
the ethernet.

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c. Under the “Subnet Mask” heading, enter the ethernet subnet mask.

NOTE: If you would like to communicate with the ethernet from across

routers, you will need to fill in an entry within the “Routing” section.
Please see
details.

6. Click the SUBMIT button when done and physically repower the printer to
make the new settings take effect.

“Communicating Across Routers” on page 73 for more

Communicating Across Routers

Since Windows environments rely on TCP/IP to communicate with the
ethernet, crossing routers becomes an issue.

After you have followed one of the ethernet configuration methods mentioned,
most likely you will only be able to communicate with the print server from the
same subnet. This means any hosts across a router will not be able to see
your ethernet. In order for hosts across a router to see your ethernet, store a
default router/gateway within the print server so that any packets destined for
another subnet get forwarded to this router automatically. The router (or
series of routers) can then take over, ensuring the packets get to their final
destination on another subnet on your network.

To configure a default router/gateway within the ethernet:

1. Load a Web browser on your Windows station and direct it to the URL:

http://EthernetInterfaceIPaddress/networkConf.html

(e.g., http://192.75.11.9/networkConf.html).

NOTE: If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type in root for the ID

and press ENTER at the password prompt (since there is no
password by default).

2. At the “Network Configuration” HTML form that displays, click in the first
field below the “Gateway” heading and type in the IP address of the
default router/gateway for the ethernet subnet.

3. Click the SUBMIT button when done and physically repower the print
server to make the new settings take effect.

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Changing Wor kgroup Na mes

Windows environments define groups of related computers as “workgroups.”
By default, “WORKGROUP” is the name that is assigned to the ethernet
workgroup. However, you may want to change this to suit your network better.
To do this:

1. Load a Web browser on your Windows station and direct it to the URL:

http://EthernetInterfaceIPaddress/networkConf.html

(e.g., http://192.75.11.9/networkConf.html).

NOTE: If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type in root for the ID

and press ENTER at the password prompt (since there is no
password by default).

2. At the “Network Configuration” HTML form that displays, search for the
“Windows (NetBIOS TCP/IP)” section and highlight the “Workgroup
Name” field.

3. Type in the new workgroup name for the ethernet.

4. Click on the SUBMIT button when done and physically repower the print
server to make the new settings take effect.

Changing Destination Names

When defining some printers within Windows environments, the ethernet
requires that you specify a predefined destination rather than any name you
would like. For example, when creating a new printer under Windows NT, a
screen similar to

The first field requires the IP address for the ethernet, and the second field
must be filled in with a valid destination from the print server (e.g., d1prn).
Otherwise, LPR will not be able to access the printer.
default destinations to choose from.

Figure 27 displays.

Figure 27. Windows NT Print Setup Dialogue Box

Table 6 outlines the

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T able 6. Ethernet Default Destinations

Destination Mapped I/O Port

d1prn PRN

d2prn PRN

d3prn PRN

d4prn PRN

d5prn PRN

d6prn PRN

d7prn PRN

d8prn PRN

This name can be changed to something more meaningful using the built-in
HTML forms. To do this:

1. Load a Web browser on your Windows station and direct it to the URL:

http://EthernetInterfaceIPaddress/destConf.html

(e.g., http://192.75.11.9/destConf.html).

NOTE: If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type in root for the ID

and press ENTER at the password prompt (since there is no
password by default).

2. At the “Print Path Configuration” HTML form that displays, select a
destination link from the top of the page to bring up the appropriate
destination form. By default, you should see a line near the top of the form
showing the destinations listed in

Table 6.

3. Once the desired destination HTML form displays, highlight the “Name”
field and type in the new name for this destination.

4. Click on the SUBMIT button when done and physically repower the print
server to make the new setting take effect.

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Windows Host Configuration

This section covers Windows Vista, Windows 2000, and Windows NT new
printer setup.

Printer Driver Setup Wizard

This installation procedure assumes that the ethernet adapter is configured
with the correct IP address, subnet mask and gateway (if required). In
addition, the administrator can “ping” and Telnet to the ethernet adapter from
the server console. If this is not the case, use the printer front panel to
configure the ethernet adapter before proceeding.

Printer Driver Setup Wizard

1. Select Windows Drivers from the CD. The Printer Driver Setup Wizard
window displays.

Figure 28. Setting Up the InfoPrint Printer Driver

2. Click Next. The Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard window displays.

3. Click Next.

4. Select the type of printer to set up and click Next. For this example, select
Local printer attached to this computer.

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Printer Driver Setup Wizard

Figure 29. Selecting a Printer Port

5. Select a port for the printer to use and click Next. For this example, select
LPT1:(Recommended printer Port).

6. Select the InfoPrint Solutions Company printer model and click Next.

7. Enter a printer name and specify whether to have this printer set up as the

Figure 30. Selecting a Printer Driver

default printer, then click Next. For this example, select No. By default the
printer you selected in the previous step is entered.

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8. Select Do not share this pr inter and click Next. You are prompted to

print a test page.

9. Select No and click Next.

Figure 31. Printer Driver Installation Completion

10. Click Finish to complete the add printer wizard.

11. Click Finish. You have successfully installed your printer driver. Next the

printer setup wizard will guide you through basic printer setup.

Windows Driver Usage Information

Refer to the online help file for important Windows driver usage information,
restrictions, and limitations. Online help information is available in the driver
properties dialog box.

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Network Setup Wizard

The network and Printer Setup Wizard helps you configure both your printer
and your printer’s network adapter. To use the setup wizard, install the
application similarly to the way you installed the printer driver. Once installed,
launch the application and follow the prompt on the screen.

When the setup wizard is launched, specify the operation you want to
perform. It can be either setting up the network adapter or the printer. If
network settings is selected, the wizard will guide you through the process of
setting up either your wired network and/or your wireless network.

NOTE: You do not need to install a Windows driver before you can use the

setup wizard to configure your network adapter.

Printer Driver Setup Wizard

If you wish to use the setup wizard to configure your printer, first install a
Windows driver. If a Windows driver has not been installed, the setup wizard
will ask whether you want to install a Windows driver now. If yes, the setup
wizard will guide you through the installation process.

Figure 32. Selecting Configuration Settings

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Figure 33. Configuring Network Settings

Once a Windows driver has been installed, you are prompted to select a
printer driver. The printer associated with that driver will be configured based
on your input. You can use the Printer Setup Wizard to configure your media
handling and emulation settings.

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Figure 34. Configuring Printer Settings

Since you can save the setting for both your network and printer
configuration, the setup wizard is ideal for bulk printer configurations. Set up
the network and printer once, and then download those settings to other
printers as required.

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Windows Troubleshooting Tips

This section provides information on possible solutions to some standard
Windows and ethernet configuration errors.

Technical Support

If you require technical support, please have the following information
available when you call:

1. Level of software are you running.

2. Type of attachment do you have.

3. Your host operating system.

4. A detailed description of the problem.

5. How often, and when the problem occurs

6. A detailed description of your network and the components attached.

Ethernet Interface Cannot Be Found On Th e Network

Please follow these tips to determine what the problem may be with your
ethernet configuration.

•

Have you assigned the ethernet a unique and valid IP address which
corresponds with the other IP addresses on your network? For example,
are you sure no other device is using this IP address?

•

Are you sure you are trying to talk to the ethernet from a Windows station
on the same subnet? The print server can only be seen locally unless you
configured a routing entry earlier.

•

If you look at the back of the printer, is the STAT LED flashing once a
second, or is it quicker than that? A slower, once-a-second rate indicates
that the print server is in fact configured with an IP address. A faster rate
means it knows nothing about this, so you may need to try the
configuration process again.

•

Have you confirmed that the network connection to the ethernet is
working correctly? Trying different network cables and locations will help
narrow down the problem.

•

For wireless NIC, is the SSID correct? Is the operation mode correct?

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HTML Configuration Forms Will Not Display

HTML Configuration Forms Will Not Display

•

Can you ping the ethernet from the Windows station? If not, refer to
“Ethernet Interface Cannot Be Found On The Network” on page 82.

•

Have you used the correct URL for the ethernet home page? It should be
http://EthernetInterfaceIPaddress
(e.g., http://192.75.11.9).

•

Is HTTP support enabled? If not, refer to “Web Browser/HTTP Problem”
on page 85.

Errors Occur When Defining An LPR Printer

•

Can you ping the ethernet from your Windows NT station? If not, please
refer to
“Ethernet Interface Cannot Be Found On The Network” on page 82.

•

Did you specify the correct IP address or host name for the ethernet in the
first field of the “Add LPR Compatible Printer” box?

•

Did you specify a valid destination/queue on the ethernet in the second
field of the “Add LPR Compatible Printer” dialogue box? If so, did you also
enter it in lowercase letters?

Cannot Browse The Ethernet Interface On The Netwo rk

•

Have you looked under the right Windows workgroup? By default, the
ethernet will be found under “WORKGROUP.”

•

Are you able to browse other Windows stations and devices on the
network from this same station?

•

Has this Windows station been given enough time to update its registry so
it can see this newly added workgroup device? Sometimes Windows
stations can take considerable time, depending on the size of the
network.

Printer Errors When Print ing O r No Ou tput

•

Is there a large job currently printing which is taking up all of the printer
resources? Usually when printing from Windows 95/98 stations, a busy
printer can cause Windows to display a printer error message. This is
because it demands immediate printer attention rather than holding the
data until the printer is ready again. The best way around this is to use a
central spooling station like an NT server.

•

NOTE: As a last resort, you may want to reboot the Windows station.

Have you tried restarting the spooler under “Control Panel:Services?”
Sometimes this is needed to get printing started.

Sometimes this is the only option to completely clear this situation.
The ethernet usually has nothing to do with this problem.

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TCP/IP Access Problem

If you can
Telnet, or print to the printer through the ethernet, there may be an incorrect
entry in the TCP access list. For this workstation to use the ethernet interface
in this case, one of two things must happen.

•

•

To view the current access list, use the printer control panel to access the
configuration menu (see the InfoPrint 6500 Line Matrix Printers: User's
Manual for configuration menu information). From the DIAGNOSTICS/Printer
Tests menu choose the E-Net Test Page. When the page prints, look under
the “TCP ACCESS TABLE” section for the TCP access list entries.

To add/delete a TCP access list entry, refer to “TCP Access Lists” on page

208.
NOTE: When the following procedure is used, the TCP access list will be

To reset all Wireless TCP/IP values to the factory defaults when access is
impossible:

ping

the printer from a workstation, but you cannot Web browse,

The TCP list must have an entry added to grant access to this workstation

— OR —

All entries must be deleted from the TCP list to grant all workstations/
hosts access to the above TCP services.

cleared, but all IP addresses will need to be entered again after the
procedure is complete.

1. Obtain a printer configuration printout using the control panel. See the

InfoPrint 6500 Line Matrix Printers: User's Manual for configuration menu
information.

2. Power off the printer.

3. On the ethernet wireless interface, place SWITCH 1 in the down position.

4. Power on the printer and wait for the ONLINE state.

5. On the ethernet wireless interface, place SWITCH 1 in the up position.

6. From a workstation attached to this network segment, create an ARP
entry. The ethernet IP address and hardware or Machine Address Code
(MAC) address are needed. At the workstation enter:

arp -s <ipaddress> <MACaddress>
ping <ipaddress>

7. Try to

8. Telnet into the ethernet using the same IP address as above. Log in as

ping

this IP address to see if the ethernet can be seen on your
network. If the interface does not respond, verify you are on the same
network segment as the printer and that the ARP entry was created.

root. There is no password by default.

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9. At the system prompt, enter:

store tcpip from default
config http on
save
reset

NOTE: This will reset all TCP/IP settings to factory default and reset the

ethernet.

10. Power the printer off and then back on.

11. Set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway parameters to the
desired values.

WIRELESS,

ETHERNET

To reset all integrated ethernet TCP/IP values to the factory defaults when
access is impossible, contact your InfoPrint Solutions service representative
for assistance.

Web Browser/HTTP Problem

In some cases, you may not be able to browse the printer Web page simply
because the ethernet HTTP may be turned off.

If you cannot
mask, and default gateway are set correctly by checking the Ethernet
Parameters menu from the operator panel. See the InfoPrint 6500 Line Matrix
Printers: User's Manual for configuration menu information.

If you can
pages, perform the following procedure to verify the ethernet HTTP is turned
on.

1. Telnet into the ethernet and log in as root. There is no password by
default.

2. At the system prompt, enter the following commands:

config http on
save
reset

3. After approximately 30 seconds, point your browser to the ethernet IP
address. The printer Web pages should now be accessible.

ping

the ethernet IP address, make sure the IP Address, subnet

ping

the ethernet interface IP address but cannot access the Web

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Windows NT 4.0 Or 2000 Host Setup Problems

The installation procedure covered earlier in this chapter assumes that the
ethernet is configured with the correct IP address, subnet mask and gateway

ping

(if required), and that the administrator can
from the server console. If this is not the case, use the printer front panel to
configure the ethernet before proceeding.

Installing Microsof t TCP/IP P rinting

The ethernet installation for Windows NT 4.0/2000 also requires the
“Microsoft TCP/IP Printing” service on the server. To install this service, click
the Network icon in the Control Panel and click the “Services” tab. Click “Add
Service” and select “Microsoft TCP/IP printing.” You may encounter the
following:

•

Do you have administrative privileges?

This installation requires administrator privileges.

and telnet to the ethernet

•

“LPR port” is not listed.

Cancel the installation and install the Microsoft TCP/IP printing service on
the server.

•

LPR configuration warning.

The ethernet cable is not plugged in or the printer is not turned on. This
message is a communication failure between the NT/2000 server and the
ethernet. Check cabling, IP address settings, gateway, etc.

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•

Test page does not print or prints incorrectly:

1.Is the printer online? Re-send test page.

2.The print queue name should be d1prn; however, the name can be

changed. To verify the queue names, print an E-Net Test Page. Refer
to your InfoPrint 6500 Line Matrix Printers: User's Manual for
information.

3.The InfoPrint NT print driver requires P-Series emulation active on the

printer. The Generic/Text driver should print in any printer emulation.

4.Delete then re-install the Microsoft TCP/IP Print service on the server.

If you are still experiencing difficulty accessing or browsing the printer, contact
an InfoPrint Solutions representative for further assistance.

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AIX/Unix Configuration

Overview

This chapter details a complete Unix setup including:

•

Configuring the ethernet with its mandatory TCP/IP settings (e.g., IP
address and subnet mask).

•

Configuring the Unix host station with a new printer.

Unix Environment D escription

The ethernet supports network printing under various TCP/IP environments
including all variations of Unix. Printing can come from multiple hosts directly
or through central spooling machines.

Ethernet Configuration

There are mandatory and optional settings needed before the print server can
be detected on the network. This section offers alternative methods for
configuring your ethernet and mentions some of the more common optional
settings available.

Mandatory

Since TCP/IP is used, the ethernet must be configured with a minimum of an
IP address and subnet mask before it can be seen on the network. To
configure these options, see

“Configuration Tools” on page 20.

Optional

Additional settings, like routing entries, can be configured allowing for
communication across subnets.

Ethernet configuration can be done from the control panel through host
commands via Telnet or through the Web browser interface. To configure
these options, see

“Configuration Tools” on page 20.

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Using ARP

To configure the ethernet with its TCP/IP settings using a manual arp
command, the syntax is:

arp -s ipaddress ethernetaddress
For the aix command, the syntax is:

aix -s ether ipaddress Mac_address

To use either of these commands:

1. Log on to a Unix station as superuser or root. This station must be
located on the same subnet as the ethernet since ARP is limited to
subnets.

2. Find the ethernet address for the ethernet by printing a configuration or
reading it from the control panel. It must be entered as part of this
procedure.

3. Use the arp command to add an entry into the Unix station ARP table for
this ethernet. Here is the most common syntax for this command:

arp -s <ipaddress> <ethernetaddress>

Example for Microsoft TCP stacks:

arp -s 192.75.11.9 00:80:72:07:00:60

This example specifies an ethernet using IP address 192.75.11.9 and
Ethernet address 00:80:72:07:00:60.

4. Verify that the ARP entry was properly applied.

arp -a

You should see an entry in the listed ARP table with the IP address and
ethernet address specified in step 3.

5. Try to ping this IP address to see if the ethernet can be seen on your
network.

At this point, you should be able to communicate with the ethernet from your
local Unix station. This means the printer knows about an IP address and
subnet mask and has these settings in its current memory. However, if the
ethernet is shut off, these settings will be lost unless you store them in flash
memory, as follows:

1. Start a Web browser on your local station and direct it to the URL:

http://EthernetInterfaceIPaddress/networkConf.html

(e.g., http://192.75.11.9/networkConf.html).

NOTE: If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type in

and press ENTER at the password prompt (since there is no default
password).

2. At the “Network Configuration” HTML form that displays, click in the field
below the “IP Address” heading and type in the IP address for the
ethernet.

root

for the ID

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3. Under the “Subnet Mask” heading, enter the ethernet subnet mask.
NOTE: If you would like to communicate with the ethernet from across

routers, you will need to fill in an entry within the “Routing” section.
Please see
details.

4. Click the SUBMIT button when done and physically repower the print
server to make sure the new settings are in effect.

“Communicating Across Routers” on page 93 for further

Using RARP

RARP allows you to dynamically assign an IP address to the ethernet upon
bootup. To configure the ethernet with its TCP/IP settings using RARP:

1. On your RARP server, make an entry in the /etc/ethers file for the
ethernet.

Syntax:

<ethernetaddress> <EthernetInterfaceIPaddress>

Example:

00:80:72:07:00:60 192.75.11.9

2. Start the RARP daemon on the RARP server if not already running. If it is
running, send an HUP signal to it with the kill command:

Syntax:

kill -HUP <pid>

where <pid> is the process ID of the RARP daemon.

3. Power on the ethernet so that it immediately sends out an RARP request.
Wait one minute to allow the address assignment process to complete.
You should see the STAT LED on the ethernet slow down, to indicate that
it knows about an IP address to use.

4. Try to ping the ethernet IP address from a local Unix station to see if it
can be seen on your network.

NOTE: You will only be able to communicate with the ethernet from a

network station on the same subnet as the print server. The ethernet
needs to be told about a default router/gateway so any packets that
come in from a different subnet can be returned via this gateway.
Please see
up.

“Communicating Across Routers” on page 93 to set this

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Using BOOTP

BOOTP allows you to dynamically assign an IP address to the ethernet upon
bootup. In addition, the BOOTP server can provide additional details like a
default router/gateway address. To configure the ethernet with its TCP/IP
settings using BOOTP:

1. On your BOOTP server, make an entry in the /etc/bootptab file for the
ethernet.

Syntax:

EthernetIPname:\
:sm=netmask:\
:hd=homedirectory:\
:bf=null:\
:gw=defaultgateway:\
:ht=ethernet:\
:ha=ethernetaddress:\
:ip=ipaddress:\
:ts=timeserver:\
:to=timezone:

Example:

spike:\
:sm=255.255.255.0:\
:hd=/usr/null:\
:bf=null:\
:gw=192.75.11.1:\
:ht=ethernet:\
:ha=008072070060:\
:ip=192.75.11.9:\
:ts=192.75.11.7:\
:to=25200:

2. Turn the ethernet on so that it immediately sends out a BOOTP request.
Wait one minute to allow the IP address assignment process to complete.
You should see the STAT LED (on the ethernet interface) slow down,
indicating it knows about an IP address to use.

3. Try to ping the ethernet IP address from a network station to see if it can
be seen on your network.

NOTE: You will be able to communicate with the ethernet from network

stations on different subnets if the print server has been told about its
default router/gateway in the BOOTP response from the BOOTP
server.

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Communicating Across Routers

Since Unix environments rely on TCP/IP to communicate with the ethernet,
crossing routers becomes an issue.

After you have followed one of the ethernet configuration methods mentioned
(other than the BOOTP method), most likely, you will only be able to
communicate with the print server from the same subnet. This means any
host across a router will not be able to see your ethernet. To communicate
across a router, store a default router/gateway within the print server so that
any packets destined for another subnet get forwarded to this router
automatically. The router (or series of routers) can then take over the process
of ensuring the packets get to their final destination on another subnet on your
network.

To configure a default router/gateway within the ethernet:

1. Start a Web browser on your local station and direct it to the URL:

http://EthernetIPaddress/networkConf.html

(e.g., http://192.75.11.9/networkConf.html).

NOTE: If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type in

and press ENTER at the password prompt (since there is no default
password).

2. At the “Network Configuration” HTML form that displays, click in the first
field below the “Gateway” heading and type in the IP address of the
default router/gateway for the ethernet subnet.

3. Click the SUBMIT button when done and physically repower the print
server to make sure the new setting is in effect.

Unix Host Config uration

There may be times when you would prefer or need to perform the manual
setup steps for a new printer definition. There may also be times when you
require a less common print solution such as direct socket capabilities. This
section covers these additional setups.

Manual System V Host Setup

This setup involves any Unix operating system using System V print spooling
(e.g., SCO, Solaris
used for each defined printer and, in the case of any System V print setup
involving an ethernet, the RSHD protocol is used to transfer data from the
host to the print server.

root

for the ID

®

, HP-UX®, DG/UX®, etc.). This means an interface file is

To manually configure a new System V printer on a Unix station, create a
dummy device file that acts as a locking mechanism between contending print
jobs.

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Syntax:

touch /dev/Ethernetname.portname

where Ethernetname is the host or IP name of the print server and portname
is one of its four I/O ports.

Example:

touch /dev/spike.prn

Ethernet Inst allation on HP-UX

LPR is supported in HP/UX Version 9.0 and greater. To configure a print
queue using LPR, issue the following commands.

NOTE: Requires root privilege. The default BSD interface file “rmodel” will be

used.

Syntax:

lpshut
lpadmin -pqueue_name -mrmodel -v/dev/null

-orm[printer_ip] -orpd1prn -ob3
lpsched
accept queue_name
enable queue_name

queue_name = any unique printer name

[printer_ip] = IP address of the printer or the DNS name (without brackets)

d1prn = ethernet remote printer name*

Explanation of command line:

-m indicates the model rmodel

-v indicates the use of /dev/null as a file interlock to avoid contention

-orm is the name of remote Print Server

-orp is the name of the remote printer on the remote Print Server

-ob3 declares that the remote Print Server is a BSD type
NOTE: The “lpshut” command stops the HP spooling system; do not perform

when print jobs are active.

The default ethernet destination name is d1prn, however, this name can be
changed. To verify the queue name, print an ethernet test page.

To print to this queue, use normal lp syntax:

# lp -dqueue_name filename

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NOTE: Requires Superuser privilege in the borne shell.

The IP address of the ethernet must be placed in the /etc/hosts file.

Syntax:

lpadmin -p [queue_name] -v /dev/null
lpadmin -p [queue_name] -i /usr/lib/lp/model/netstandard
lpadmin -p [queue_name] -o dest=[host_name] -o protocol=bsd -o

timeout=60
lpadmin -p [queue_name] -s [host_name]!d1prn -I any
enable {queue_name]
accept [queue_name]

where

[queue _name] = any name, but not the name in the etc/hosts file or d1prn

[host_name] = name in etc/hosts file

Solaris 2.6 – 7 Ethernet Setup

Manual System V Host Setup

Troubleshooting

This installation procedure assumes that the ethernet is configured with the
correct IP address, subnet mask, and gateway (if required). You can also ping
and telnet to the ethernet.

Print an ethernet test page to verify the ethernet settings.
DIAGNOSTICS Printer Tests  Ethernet Test Enter.

The default ethernet queue name is d1prn, however, the name can be
changed. To verify the queue name, print an ethernet test page or telnet to
the ethernet and run a “list dest” command.

NOTE: Depending on the shell, preceed the ! character with a \ to avoid shell

script errors.

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SCO Setup

1. Login as a root or administrator privileges user.

2. Acquire an unused Internet address (IP) from your Network Administrator
and choose a unique name for the Ethernet.

3. Add your ethernet internet address and host name to your system host
table by appending the following line to the /etc/hosts file:

<Internet address> <host name>

Example:

199.230.23.76 salesdept

4. If you have not installed the SCO RLP (BSD lpd) package which is part of
the TCP/IP package, run mkdev to invoke the RLP installation script:
#mkdev rip

The following screen displays:

Remote printing configuration

Do you want to install or delete remote printing (i/d/q)?

Type i to install and press Enter or Return. The additional prompts
display.

Remote printing configuration

Do you want to install or delete remote printing (i/d/q)? i

Installing Remote Line Printing

Remote line printing working directory already exists.

Now type y and press Enter or Return. y allows you to configure an LPD
printer. Type n and press Enter or Return.
n will exit.

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5. Run rlpconf as root user. The following prompts display:

Remote printing configuration

Enter information for remote printers or local printers accepting
remote printing requests

Please enter the printer name (q to quit):

Type in the name you wish to call this printer within SCO and press Enter
or Return. The following prompt displays:

Remote printing configuration

Enter information for remote printers or local printers accepting
remote printing requests

Please enter the printer name (q to quit): d1prn

Is d1prn a remote printer or a local printer (r/l)?

Type r for a remote printer and press Enter or Return. The following
prompt displays:

Remote printing configuration

Enter information for remote printers or local printers accepting
remote printing requests

Please enter the printer name (q to quit): d1prn

Is d1prn a remote printer or a local printer (r/l)? r

Please enter the name of the remote host that d1prn is attached
to:

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Type in the host name as configured in teh /etc/hosts file. Press Enter or
Return. The following prompt displays:

Remote printing configuration

Enter information for remote printers or local printers accepting
remote printing requests

Please enter the printer name (q to quit): d1prn

Is d1prn a remote printer or a local printer (r/l)? r

Please enter the name of the remote host that d1prn is attached
to:

salesdept

Printer d1prn is connected to host salesdept

Is this correct (y/n)?

Type y and press Enter or Return. The following prompt displays:

Remote printing configuration

Enter information for remote printers or local printers accepting
remote printing requests

Please enter the printer name (q to quit): d1prn

Is d1prn a remote printer or a local printer (r/l)? r

Please enter the name of the remote host that d1prn is attached
to:

salesdept

Printer d1prn is connected to host salesdept

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Is this correct (y/n)? y

If ‘salesdept’ currently runs SCO OpenServer Release 5 or
above, it can support the extended remote printer protocol.

Do you want to turn on the “extended RLP protocol” support flag.
If you’re not sure, answer ‘n’? (y/n) [n]:

Type n and press Enter or Return. The following prompt displays:

Remote printing configuration

Enter information for remote printers or local printers accepting
remote printing requests

SCO Setup

Please enter the printer name (q to quit): d1prn

Is d1prn a remote printer or a local printer (r/l)? r

Please enter the name of the remote host that d1prn is attached
to:

salesdept

Printer d1prn is connected to host salesdept

Is this correct (y/n)? y

If ‘salesdept’ currently runs SCO OpenServer Release 5 or
above, it can support the extended remote printer protocol.

Do you want to turn on the “extended RLP protocol” support flag.
If you’re not sure, answer ‘n’? (y/n) [n]: n

Would you like this to be teh system default printer? (y/n):

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If it is the system default, then all jobs submitted without a printer name
will go to this printer. If it is not the system default, it must be specified
when printing. Type y or n and press Enter or Return.

The printer is now installed and ready to print.

6. From a shell prompt, use this command to test the printer:

#lp -dprint_name file_name

where print_name is the name of the printer you created and file_name is the
name of an appropriate file to test print.

Troubleshooting

This installation procedure assumes that the ethernet is configured with the
correct IP address, subnet mask and gateway (if required). In addition, the
administrator can ping and telnet to the ethernet from the server console.

NOTE: If this is not the case, use the printer front panel or the IPAssign utility

to configure the ethernet before proceeding.

Manual LPR/LPD Host Setup

The ethernet also supports Unix operating systems which follow a BSD print
system (e.g., SunOS 4.1.x). This means a printcap file is used to define all
printers available on the host, and interface scripts are not commonly used.
Instead, LPR/LPD printers are defined.

To manually configure an LPR/LPD printer on a BSD Unix system:

1. Define an entry for this new printer within the printcap file, /etc/printcap.

Syntax:

printername:

:sh:pw#80:mx#0:\
:rm=Ethernetname:\
:rp=Ethernetdestination:\
:lp=:\
:sd=/usr/spool/lpd/printername:\
:lf=/usr/spool/lpd/printername/log:\
:af=/usr/spool/lpd/printername/acct:

where printername is any name you would like to give to this
new printer, Ethernetname is the host or IP name of the print server,
and Ethernetdestination is one of the pre-defined destinations/
queues on the device.

Example:

6500-V:
:sh:pw#80:mx#0:\
:rm=spike:\
:rp=d1prn:\
:lp=:\
:sd=/usr/spool/lpd/ 6500-V:\
:lf=/usr/spool/lpd/ 6500-V/log:\
:af=/usr/spool/lpd/ 6500-V/acct:

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