Trendnet TE-360 User Manual
TE-350
Print Server for Novell Netware
User’s Guide
FCC Warning
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interface when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used properly, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interface.
Rev.01 (June, 1995)
6TE-262-0..-.01
Printed In Taiwan
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 .............................................................................................1
Introduction ......................................................................................1
How the TE-350 Works...............................................................2
TE-350.........................................................................................3
Indicators .....................................................................................4
Package Contents.........................................................................4
Software Requirements................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 .............................................................................................7
Hardware Installation......................................................................7
Finding the Default TE-350 Name ..............................................7
Connecting Printer Cable.............................................................7
Connect the Network Cable.........................................................8
Ethernet Network............................................................................8
Connecting Power Adapter Cable ...............................................8
Mounting the TE-350 ..................................................................9
CHAPTER 3 ...........................................................................................13
NetWare Setup................................................................................13
Quick Setup...................................................................................14
Print Server Mode In the Bindery Based File Server
Environment: ..........................................................................15
Remote Printer Mode In the Bindery Based File Server
Environment: ..........................................................................17
Using PCONSOLE and PSCONFIG ......................................18
Print Server Mode in NetWare 2.x, 3.x...................................19
Print Server Mode in NetWare 4.x (Bindery Emulation)........20
Remote Printer Mode in NetWare 2.x, 3.x..............................21
CHAPTER 4 ...........................................................................................25
Printing............................................................................................25
CHAPTER 5 ...........................................................................................27
Advanced Functions.......................................................................27
Advanced Setup Functions ........................................................27
Service more NetWare bindery file servers ..................................29
Attach to more than one NetWare Print Server.............................29
Logical Printer Function............................................................30
Configuring Logical Printers.........................................................31
Get Printer Status.......................................................................32
Get Print Server Information .....................................................32
Reset TE-350 .............................................................................32
Restore Default Configuration...................................................32
CHAPTER 6 ...........................................................................................34
WPCONFIG ...................................................................................34
Installation .................................................................................34
Using WPCONFIG....................................................................34
Print Server Mode Configuration Change in NetWare ........... 37
Remote Printer Mode Configuration Change in NetWare ...... 40
APPENDIX A .........................................................................................41
Troubleshooting..............................................................................41
APPENDIX B .........................................................................................49
TE-350 Configuration File Format..............................................49
APPENDIX C .........................................................................................55
TE-350 Specifications.....................................................................55
APPENDIX D .........................................................................................57
Pin Assignments..............................................................................57
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new TRENDnet TE-350
Print Server. The TE-350 was designed to provide simple and efficient network printing solutions. By connecting your printing devices
to the TE-350 instead of a file server or workstation, you will reduce
system loading and increase printing performance. Designed with
versatility in mind, the TE-350 series supports NetWare IPX protocol.
The TE-350 makes adding printers or plotters to your network simple.
It can be installed directly into the network cabling and its compact
size allows it to be used where space is a consideration. Its unique interface auto-sensing feature means there are no jumpers or software
configuration required to select the network interface used.
TE-350 Print Server
How the TE-350 Works
The TE-350 acts as a node in the local area network with its own
unique network address. It receives print data from across the network
(usually in the form of packets) and converts the packets to a format
that can be recognized by serial or parallel printers. The implementation varies among various network operating systems.
In the Novell NetWare Environment, the TE-350 has two operating
modes: the Print Server mode and the Remote Printer mode. The
Print Server mode is faster but occupies a user login slot. The Remote
Printer mode is slower and generates more network traffic but does
not occupy an user login slot.
In Print Server mode, TE-350 emulates NetWare PSERVER. After
the unit is activated, it will login to specified NetWare servers and
poll the specified print queues. If there are print jobs in the print
queues, then TE-350 will perform the following operations: 1) get
each print job packet by packet, 2) convert the packet format to acceptable printer format, 3) then send the data to the printer.
TE-350 does not support NetWare Directory Service
(NDS). Setup TE-350 by using bindery emulation.
In the Remote Printer mode, the TE-350 emulates a NetWare Remote
Printer. After the unit is activated, it will perform the following operations: 1) connect to NetWare PSERVER, 2) receive the print jobs
sent by PSERVER, 3) convert the packet format to an acceptable
printer format, 4) then send the data to the printer.
This manual covers how to setup TE-350 with your Netware Networks.
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Introduction
TE-350
The TE-350 is a direct attach model that can be connected to the
printer’s Centronic parallel port. Two Ethernet interface ports (BNC,
UTP) are provided. For added convenience, a 25-pin to 36-pin parallel port cable is shipped with this model in the event that space
constraints prevent it from being attached directly.
Figure 1-1: TE-350
Description
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10Base-T (UTP) Connector
9V Power port.
Ethernet 10Base-2 (BNC) Connector
Parallel Port
Green Link LED
Red Error LED
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TE-350 Print Server
Indicators
The front of the TE-350 unit has two LED indicators. The red one is
the Status/Error indicator. The green one is the Power/Link indicator.
See Figure 1-1 to locate the LEDS one your model. The LED indicators are defined in the following table.
LED Indicators
Green LED Red LED Status Description
Solid Off Solid Off No power to print server.
Solid On Solid On Hardware error.
Solid On Solid Off Normal operation.
Flashing Off Print Server is transmitting
to or receiving packets from
the network.
Package Contents
You should find the following items packaged with your TE-350:
• The TE-350 Unit
• Power Adapter
• One 25-pin to 36-pin parallel port cable
• Utility Diskette
• This User’s Guide
If any of the above are missing, contact your dealer immediately.
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Software Requirements
• NetWare 2.2, NetWare 3.1x or NetWare 4.x
• NetWare PCONSOLE version 1.21 or higher in the file server
• NetWare Print Server version 1.22 or higher (for remote
printer mode only)
DOS version 3.3 or higher
Introduction
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CHAPTER 2
Hardware Installation
This chapter describes the procedures to install TE-350 hardware on a
local area network. To install TE-350 hardware, follow the instructions below:
Finding the Default TE-350 Name
The default name you are installing is located on a bar code sticker attached to the bottom of the TE-350 unit( SCXXXXXX Make note of
the name. It will be needed to configure the TE-350.
During configuration you will have the opportunity to
change the print server name. When doing so, it is important that you do not use any blanks.
Connecting Printer Cable
Plug TE-350 directly into the printer or plotter parallel port.
TE-350 Print Server
If the TE-350 is powered on, make sure to take the
printer Off-Line before connecting it to the TE-350.
Failure to do so may cause the printer to print garbage.
After the printer has been connected to the TE-350, put
the printer back On-Line.
Connect the Network Cable
The TE-350 network interface auto-sensing feature detects which
network interfaces are used and automatically adjusts to that network
environment. To connect the network cable to the TE-350, do the following:
1. Determine which type of cable your network uses.
2. Connect the network cable to the proper connector on the
TE-350 panel.
Ethernet Network
The following Ethernet network cables may be attached to the TE350:
• Thin Ethernet (10Base-2, BNC connector)
• Twisted Pair Ethernet (10Base-T, RJ45 connector)
Connecting Power Adapter Cable
Plug in the power adapter cable. Check the Power and Status LED indicators on the front panel. When the Red Status indicator LED goes
out and the Green Power indicator LED remains lit or flashes, TE-350
is ready to service print jobs.
Only use the power adapter provided with the TE-
350. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.
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Hardware Installation
Mounting the TE-350
Use Velcro adhesive strips to mount the TE-350 unit to the side of a
printer to conserve working space.
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TE-350 Print Server
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CHAPTER 3
NetWare Setup
This chapter describes the procedures to setup the TE-350 as a Print
Server and Remote Printer in the NetWare environment. The Print
Server mode is faster than the Remote Printer mode but occupies one
user login slot. The Remote Printer mode is slower and generates
more network traffic but does not occupy a user login slot.
Before you begin, do the following:
• Ensure that the hardware installation is complete.
• Copy all files in the TE-350 Utility diskette’s DOS directory
to your hard disk.
• If you want to install the TE-350 on an NDS network, log in
the NDS network as ADMIN. or as a user with Admin. rights.
• If you want to install the TE-350 on bindery based file servers, such as NetWare 2.X or 3.X, log in to a bindery based file
server as a SUPERVISOR or as a user with supervisory
rights.
TE-350 Print Server
The following two methods can be used to setup the TE-350 in the
NetWare environment.
Method Description
QUICKSET
PCONSOLE
&
PSCONFIG
or
WPCONFIG
The QUICKSET program and PSCONFIG program are on the TE350 Utility diskette in the DOS directory.
Use this program for express setup.
Use PCONSOLE to setup the TE-350 configuration in the NetWare file servers. Then use the
PSCONFIG program or its equivalent Windows
program, WPCONFIG, to store the configuration
in the TE-350’ NVRAM configuration file
Quick Setup
For bindery based file servers, the Quickset program will create TE350 parameters only on the file server you have logged on or the file
server specified in the QUICKSET command /FS option. If you want
to install the TE-350 on other file servers, refer to Service more Net-
Ware file servers in Chapter 5.
If you do not know how to use the QUICKSET program, type: QUICKSET or QUICKSET /? and press
NTER. A help screen will be displayed.
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NetWare Setup
Print Server Mode
In the Bindery Based File Server Environment:
To configure the TE-350 as a print server to bindery based file server,
type the following line:
Quickset Unit_Name (/UN=P) (/Q1=X) (/FS=F)
Unit_Name
P
X X is the name of the queue to be serviced by the
F F is the name of the master file server to the TE-
Example: Quickset SC123456 /UN=Marketing /FS=Net311
In this example, TE-350 SC123456 has been setup as a print server.
Its new name is Marketing and its Master File Server is Net311.
The default TE-350 name that is displayed on the
bar code label on the bottom of the TE-350.
New name of the TE-350.
parallel port. If you do not enter X then P1 is the
default queue name for the parallel port.
350. A TE-350 can service multiple file servers.
The information of those file servers is recorded in
a file server called the "Master File Server" (of the
TE-350).
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TE-350 Print Server
The Quickset program allows the TE-350 to be able to receive all
frame types. If you want to let it receive specified frame types, please
refer to Advanced Setup Functions in Chapter 5.
The Quickset program will set the following parameters to the TE350:
Ethernet:
Ethernet 802.2 frame type: Enable
Ethernet 802.3 frame type: Enable
Ethernet SNAP frame type: Enable
Ethernet II frame type: Enable
Polling NetWare Queues interval: 1 second
Job Notification by Login Name
Set the Master file server as the specified server (in bindery
based file server environment)
Set NetWare Operation Mode: Print Server Mode
Set the TE-350 as the specified name
Set the TE-350 password to NULL
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