Axis 5500 User manual

AXIS 5500 / AXIS 5550 User’s Manual 1
AXIS 5500 / AXIS 5550
Network Print Servers
User’s Manual

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Regulatory Information
Safety Notices Take some time to read through the safety notices before installing the AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550. Please observe all safety
markings and instructions when using this product.
Important: Observe “Important:” in the text to avoid operational impairment. Do not proceed until you have fully understood the
implications.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC)
USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
- increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
- consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded (STP) network cables must be used with this unit to
ensure compliance with the class B limits..
Europe This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022, and the requirements
for immunity according to EN55024 residential, commercial, and light industry. Compliance is not valid for unshielded
network cables.
Japan This is a class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information
Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio
interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual. Compliance is not valid for unshielded
network cables.
Australia This electronic device meets the requirements of the Radio communications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Standard 1998
AS/NZS 3548. Compliance is not valid for unshielded network cables.
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Axis’ Trademarks AXIS IP JumpStarter, AXIS ThinWizard, axinstall, AXIS Print Monitor.
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Acknowledgments
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Microsoft, Novell NetWare, OS/2, OS/400, AS/400, Red Hat, Solaris, SuSe, UNIX/Linux, Windows, are registered trademarks of
the respective holders.
Support Services Should you require technical assistance, please contact your Axis dealer. If your questions cannot be answered immediately,
your Axis dealer will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure you a rapid response. If you are
connected to the Internet, you can find on-line manuals, technical support, software updates, application software,
corporate information, etc. at http://www.axis.com/techsup/
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particular, and without limitation, these intellectual property rights may include one or more of the patents listed at
http://www.axis.com/patent.htm and one or more additional patents or pending patent applications in the US and other
countries.
Software Acknowledgments This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit.
USERS MANUAL 5500/5550 EN
Part No: 20408, Revision 1.0
Date: March 2003 - Copyright © Axis Communications AB, 2003

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction ............................................................................ 5
About this Manual ............................................................... 5
About Axis ........................................................................... 5
Support Services .................................................................. 5
Supported Environments ..................................................... 6
Section 2 Product Overview .................................................................... 7
Package Contents ................................................................ 7
AXIS Network Product CD ................................................... 8
Physical Description ............................................................ 9
Mounting the Print Server ................................................. 10
Installation Methods ......................................................... 11
Features and Benefits ........................................................ 12
Section 3 Basic Installation ................................................................... 13
Connecting the Hardware .................................................. 13
Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server ....................... 15
Adding a Network Printer to your Computer ..................... 22
Network Structures ........................................................... 22
Section 4 Adding Printers in Windows .................................................. 24
Adding Printers in Windows 2000 and XP over TCP/IP ....... 25
Using the Microsoft LPR Monitor with Windows 2000 and XP
27
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows 2000 using AXIS
Print Monitor ............................................................... 28
Adding Printers in Windows NT 4 Using the Microsoft LPR
Monitor ........................................................................ 29
Adding NetBIOS/NetBEUI Printers in Windows NT 4 using AXIS
Print Monitor ............................................................... 31
Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me over TCP/IP using AXIS
Print Monitor ............................................................... 32
Adding Printers in Windows 98 and Me over NetBIOS/NetBEUI
using AXIS Print Monitor .............................................. 34
Section 5 Adding Printers in UNIX/Linux ............................................... 35
Print Tools ......................................................................... 35
Typical Invokation via a Windows Manager ....................... 36
Typical Invokation from a Terminal Window ...................... 37
Debian 3.0 ......................................................................... 38
Red Hat 7.3 ....................................................................... 39
SuSE 8.0 ............................................................................ 40
AXIS axinstall Script .......................................................... 42
Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks .................................... 43
Section 6 Adding Printers in Macintosh ................................................ 46
Installation in Mac OS X .................................................... 46
Installation on an Older Mac, using AppleTalk ................... 47

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Choosing a Printer ............................................................. 47
Section 7 Adding Printers in NetWare ................................................... 51
Setup using NDPS .............................................................. 52
Installing the AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550 in an NDPS environment
52
Setup using Queue-based Printing over IP/IPX in PSERVER Mode
53
Setup for Queue-based Printing over IPX/SPX (Remote Printer
Mode) ........................................................................... 55
Overview: Queue-based Printing Methods ......................... 56
NetWare Packet Signature ................................................ 56
Section 8 Print Server Management Methods ....................................... 57
Using a Web Browser for Print Server Management .......... 58
Using AXIS ThinWizard for Print Server Management ........ 63
Using AXIS NetPilot for Print Server Management ............ 66
Using FTP for Print Server Management ............................ 69
Using Telnet for Print Server Management ........................ 71
Using Novell Utilities for Print Server Management .......... 73
Section 9 Configuration Possibilities ..................................................... 75
Autodetect Printer Type ..................................................... 75
AutoIP ............................................................................... 75
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) .......................................... 76
Logical Printers for Customized Printing ............................ 84
Network Speed .................................................................. 90
NetWare Packet Signature
Level 1,2,3 .................................................................... 91
Print Server Settings .......................................................... 91
Flash Loading of Firmware over the Web ........................... 92
Enabling Secure Web Services — SSL/TLS .......................... 93
Section 10 Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 96
Section 11 Updating the Firmware ........................................................ 100
Upgrading the Firmware .................................................. 100
Obtaining the Software ................................................... 101
Section 12 The Test Button ................................................................... 102
Section 13 Technical Specification ........................................................ 104
Section 14 The Parameter List ............................................................... 107
NetWare Parameter Combinations .................................. 118
TCP Ports Opened for Raw Printing ................................. 119
Section 15 Glossary ............................................................................... 120

Introduction
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Section 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550. This product has been
developed to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all
network users access to shared printer resources.
About this Manual
This manual is applicable for an AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550 with firmware version
6.40 or later, providing introductory information as well as detailed instructions
on how to set up and manage the print server in various network environments.
It is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the print server.
To fully benefit from this manual, you should be familiar with basic networking
principles.
These instructions are based on the settings in a new and unconfigured print
server.To reload the default parameters, you can perform a Factory Default,
which will restore most of the settings. See “Factory Default” on page 102.
About Axis
Axis develops solutions for user-friendly and secure communication over wired
and wireless networks. The company is a worldwide market leader in network
connectivity, with products for the office, facility and industrial environments.
More information about Axis can be found at www.axis.com
Support Services
Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis reseller. If
your questions cannot be answered immediately, your Axis reseller will forward
your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure a rapid response.
If you are connected to the Internet, you can:
• Download user documentation and firmware updates
• Find answers to previously resolved problems in the FAQ database.
Search by product, category or phrase
• Report problems to Axis support staff by logging in to your private
support area
• Visit the Axis support Web at www.axis.com

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Supported Environments
Network Printing • Windows
•NetWare
•UNIX/Linux
•Macintosh

Product Overview
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Section 2 Product Overview
Package Contents
Verify that nothing is missing from the AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550 package by using
the check list below. Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or
damaged. All packing materials are recyclable.
AXIS 5500 & AXIS 5550
Hardware Model Part Number
Network Print Server
AXIS 5500
AXIS 5550
0172-001
0173-001
Adhesive Holder & Clip ACC AXIS 5500 CLIPS K 20119
USB Cable 70 cm, 28 inches 20208
Power Adapter
Model PS-H Part No.
Australia 19111
Europe 19108
Korea 19112
UK 19109
USA / Japan 19110
Media Title Part Number
CD AXIS Network Product CD rev 1.3 and up
Printed Material AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550 User’s Guide 20143 rev 1.0
Optional accessories Description Part Number
Cables
Parallel Printer Cable 13360
Centronics to Mini Centronics Cable 16453
Ensure that the print server’s Power Adapter is marked with the correct
voltage! Refer to the tables above for details.

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AXIS Network Product CD
The AXIS Network Product CD provides an easy-to-use electronic catalog, that
includes Axis software, firmware and user documentation. It also contains free
Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
Start-up Procedures
for Windows
If your computer is configured to autostart CDs, the AXIS Network Product CD
will start automatically when inserted into a local CD drive on Windows 98,
Me, NT, 2000 and XP platforms. You can also navigate to the CD root directory
and start the index.htm file from within the Windows file manager.
Start-up Procedures
for UNIX/Linux,
and Mac OS
Using your preferred file manager application, navigate to the CD root directory
and click index.htm

Product Overview
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Physical Description
AXIS 5500 Network Print Server
AXIS 5550 Network Print Server
Network Connector Axis Network Print Servers are designed for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet
networks and connect to the network via a twisted pair category 5 cable
(10baseT and 100baseTX) or better.
Power Adapter
connector
Ethernet
connector
Network
indicator
Power
indicator
USB printer port (USB1)
Test button
Ethernet
connector Power Adapter
connector
Test button
Power
indicator
Network
Indicator
Parallel printer port (LPT1)
USB printer port (USB1)

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Printer Ports AXIS 5500 is USB 1.1 low and full speed compliant . Successfully tested with
USB 2.0 printers.
AXIS 5550 is equipped with a high-speed IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port
and is USB 1.1 low and full speed compliant . Successfully tested with USB 2.0
printers. Any standard printer can be connected for network printing.
Test Button The test button is used for:
•printing a test page to check the connection to the printer
•printing the parameter list showing the print server settings
•performing a Factory Default of the print server, which will restore
most of the parameters and settings to factory default values
Network Indicator The network indicator flashes to indicate network activity.
Power Indicator The power indicator is lit while power is applied. If it is not lit, or if it flashes,
there is a problem with the print server or its Power Adapter.
Mounting the Print Server
Using the supplied clips, your AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550 can be mounted in many
ways, e.g. on the back of the printer, on the side of the printer or on a wall. It
can be placed behind the printer or next to a hub.
AXIS 5550 can also be inserted directly into the parallel port of the printer.
Backside of print server

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Installation Methods
Installation and
Integration
Refer to the table below to select the appropriate installation method. All Axis
client software is available on the AXIS Network Product CD or from Axis’ Web
site.
Configuration and
Management
The print server can be configured and managed from its internal Web pages,
using HTTP as well as HTTPS in the secure mode. These Web pages offer you a
platform independent management tool that is suitable for all supported
network environments. See Using a Web Browser for Print Server Management,
on page 58 for details.
Environment Method/
Client Software Description
Windows 2000, XP AXIS ThinWizard
Using a standard web browser, you can find, install,
monitor, configure and upgrade multiple Axis print
servers remotely in any TCP/IP network.
Windows
AXIS IP JumpStarter Used for setting the IP address of the print server in
Windows 98/NT/2000
Standard Windows
Add Printer Wizard
Used for adding network printers to your computer in
Windows 2000/XP
AXIS Print Monitor Used for adding network printers to your computer in
Windows 98/Me/NT
UNIX/Linux
KDE Printtool Used for installing network printers in Debian and
others
Printconf Used for installing network printers in Red Hat and
others
YaST2 Printer Configura-
tion Tool Used for installing network printers in SuSE
Sam Used for installing network printers in HP UX
axinstall Axis tool developed for installing network printers in
UNIX/Linux
NetWare
Pure IP NetWare Administrator Used for installing network printers in NetWare
NetWare
AXIS Gateway Configura-
tion Utility
Used for installing and configuring NDPS printers in
NetWare
NetPilot Tool that runs on Windows platforms that use Net-
Ware over IPX.
Macintosh
Macintosh standard
methods in native/classic
mode
Used for installing network printers in Macintosh

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Features and Benefits
Reliability The print server provides high performance and reliability combined with low
power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the AXIS ETRAX 100 LX
chip, which comprises an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated
network controllers.
Flexibility The print server supports printing in all major computer systems and
environments, including five different print methods in the TCP/IP environment.
AXIS 5550 allows you to print on two printers simultaneously.
The integrated IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) function allows for printing from
LAN to LAN via a WAN, such as the Internet.
Speed The AXIS ETRAX 100 LX chip has been specifically designed for LAN products
and benefits users with a faster throughput than a direct PC-to-printer
connection.
Easy to Install The print server installs, operates and is managed in a reliable and easy fashion.
Security You can assign passwords to restrict login and printer access, disable protocols
and force a secure mode.
Monitoring The internal print server Web pages, AXIS NetPilot (2.70 and up) and AXIS
ThinWizard (3.0 and up) allow you to continuously monitor printer status. The
Web pages are used to monitor single Axis units while AXIS NetPilot and AXIS
ThinWizard can be used to monitor multiple Axis units.
Through e-mail notification, the printer administrator can be notified by e-mail
whenever an event that requires human intervention occurs in a printer. The e-
mail contains a short and concise description of the event.
Future Proof The firmware stored in the print server Flash memory can be upgraded over the
network. This allows you to quickly update and enhance its operational features
when new print server software becomes available.
NetWare Packet
Signature
The print server supports NetWare Packet Signature Level 1, 2, 3, which
protects servers and clients using the NetWare Core Protocol™ services. NCP
packet signature prevents packet forgery by requiring the server and the client
to sign each NCP packet. See your Novell NetWare documentation for detailed
information.

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Section 3 Basic Installation
Connecting the Hardware
AXIS 5500
AXIS 5550
Underside of AXIS 5500
“S/N” can also appear as “Ser. No.” or “Serial no.”
Power Adapter
connector
Ethernet
connector
Network
indicator
Power
indicator
Test button
USB printer port (USB1)
Test button
Ethernet
connector Power Adapter
connector
Test button
Power
indicator
Network
Indicator
Parallel printer port (LPT1)
USB printer port (USB1)
MAC address
(Ethernet address)
example

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1. Make sure that your printer is switched off and that the print server’s
Power Adapter is disconnected.
2. Locate the serial number, found on the underside label of the print server,
and write it down. You will need this number to configure the print server.
Example: S/N: 00408c181cf0
3. Connect the printer to a print server port using an appropriate printer cable.
4. Connect the print server to the network using a twisted pair category 5 cable,
10baseT or 100baseTX.
5. Switch on the printer and make sure it is ready for use.
6. Connect the Power Adapter to the print server. The power indicator will light
up. When the network indicator starts to flash, the print server is correctly
connected to the network.
7. Wait 1 minute. Press the test button on the print server once to print a test
page. The test page includes a list of the most important parameters.
AXIS 5550 has two printer ports. If each port is connected to a printer, the
default setting will send the test page to the parallel printer.
Note:
AXIS 5550 uses high-speed Centronics Communication for the parallel port.
For use with older printers not supporting high speed, this function can be
disabled by using a standard Web browser. Please refer to “Print Server
Management Methods” on page 57, for more information.

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Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server
Before you Start •If you have a DHCP server on your network, your print server will receive
an IP address automatically. The IP address will then appear on the test
page you printed earlier.
•If you are not working in a DHCP network, you need to set the IP address
of the print server manually.
System Privileges You need root privileges on your UNIX, Linux and Mac OS X system, or
administrator privileges on a Windows NT server to:
• set the IP address using RARP, BOOTP, DHCP
• add an entry to the ARP table with the command 'arp -s'
Ethernet Address You need to know the Ethernet address of your AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550 in order
to assign an IP address to it. The Ethernet address is based upon the serial
number of your print server. This means, for example, that an AXIS 5500/AXIS
5550 with the serial number of 00408C100086, will have the corresponding
Ethernet address of 00 40 8C 10 00 86. The serial number is located on the
bottom label of the print server.
IP Address Unless you are assigning an IP address using DHCP or AutoIP, you must obtain
an unused IP address from your network administrator.
Important:
DO NOT use the IP addresses used in the following examples when installing
your AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550. Consult your network administrator before
assigning an IP address to your print server.

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Methods for Setting
the IP Address
You can set the IP address of your AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550 using one of the
following methods, depending on your network operating environment:
Automatic IP Address
Assignment
Manual IP Address
Assignment
Notes:
Method Server required Comment
DHCP DHCP server
Dynamic assignment of IP addresses. See
“Set the IP Address using DHCP” on page
17
RARP RARP server
Static assignment of I P adresses. Cannot
be used over routers. See “Set the IP Ad-
dress using RARP in UNIX/Linux” on page
18
BOOTP BOOTP server
Static assignment of IP addresses. See “Set
the IP Address using BOOTP in UNIX/Linux”
on page 19
AutoIP Windows environment
Automatic assignment of IP addresses.
See “Set the IP Address using AutoIP” on
page 19
Method Platform Comment
arp/ping
Windows
Requires the IP address for each device to
be downloaded individually. Cannot be
used over routers. See “Set the IP Address
using ARP in Windows 98/NT/
Me/2000/XP” on page 19
UNIX/Linux/Mac OS X
Requires the IP address for each device to
be downloaded individually. Cannot be
used over routers. See “Set the IP Address
using ARP in UNIX/Linux and Mac OS X” on
page 20
AXIS IP JumpStarter Windows
Axis software that allows you to find print
servers in your network and assign an IP
address to them. This method is recom-
mended for small offices and local net-
works. See “Set the IP Address using AXIS
IP JumpStarter” on page 21
AXIS ThinWizard Windows 2000/XP
Axis software that assists in setting the IP
address of multiple print servers simulta-
neously. This method is recommended for
large organizations and enerprise net-
works. See “Using FTP for Print Server
Management” on page 69
• The ability to set the IP address with ARP and PING will only be enabled the first 4 minutes
after restarting the print server.
• Refer to “Setting Parameters” on page 49 for information about setting the IP address in
the Macintosh environment.

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Registering and
Resolving
Host Names
In order to register the host name of the AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550 in networks
with dynamic IP address settings, WINS (Windows Internet Name Service) and
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) are supported. It is recommended that
at least one of these methods should be used if you are setting the IP address of
the print server using DHCP.
The host name of the AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550 is specified by the PS_NAME.
parameter. Refer to the “The Parameter List” on page 107.
WINS Host Name
Rules
WINS only supports 15 character long host names. If your host name is longer
than 15 characters, the AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550 truncates the host name to 15
characters when registering with a WINS server. You can view the AXIS
5500/AXIS 5550 host name that is registered at a WINS server in the print
server’s Web interface. Refer to “Print Server Management Methods” on page
57.
DDNS Host Name
Rules
DDNS supports 47 character long host names and can only consist of the
characters ‘A-Z’, ’a-z’, ’0-9’ and ‘-’. If your host name consists of any other
characters, they are converted to ‘-’ when registering with a DDNS server. You
can view which host name that is registered at a DDNS server in the print
server’s Web interface. Refer to “Print Server Management Methods” on page
57.
If the host name matches another entry in the DDNS data base, the print server
deletes that entry before registering.
Notes:
Set the IP Address
using DHCP
Follow the instructions below to download the IP address using DHCP:
1. Edit or create a scope in the DHCP manager of the DHCP daemon. The
entries included in this scope should contain the following parameters:
• range of IP addresses
• subnet mask
• default router IP address
• WINS server IP address(es) or DDNS server IP address(es)
• lease duration
• The default host name of the AXIS 5500/AXIS 5550 is ’AXIS’ followed by the last 6 digits in
the serial number. e.g. AXIS181636. The host name (Print server name) can be changed in
the PS_NAME. field on the Admin | General Settings page.
• The host name limitations conclude that if you want to register the same host name at a
WINS server and a DDNS server, the host name should be no longer than 15 characters
and it should only contain the characters ‘A-Z’, ‘a-z’, ’0-9’ and ‘-’.
• Refer to your system manuals or to your network administrator for instructions on how
host name resolutions are performed on your system.

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2. Activate the scope. The print server automatically downloads the DHCP
parameters. If you are using WINS or DNS, you should include at least one
WINS or DNS server IP address in the DHCP scope. Immediately after the IP
address has been received, the print server registers its host name and IP
address on the WINS alternatively DNS server. Refer to “Registering and
Resolving Host Names” on page 17 for more information. The print server can
automatically download a customized config file from a TFTP server. Just add
thename of theconfig file and the TFTPserver’s IP addressto your DHCPscope.
The config file is downloaded immediately after the print server receives its
IP address.
3. You have now successfully set the IP address of your print server. Continue
to “Adding a Network Printer to your Computer” on page 22.
Note:
Set the IP Address
using RARP in
UNIX/Linux
Follow the instructions below to set the IP address using RARP.
Append the following line to your Ethernet Address table. This is typically
located in the /etc/ethers file:
Example:
4. Update, if necessary, your host table and alias name databases as required
by your system.
5. If it is not already running, start the RARP daemon. This is typically performed
using the rarpd -a command.
6. Restart the print server to download the IP address.
7. You have now set the IP address of the print server. Continue to “Adding a
Network Printer to your Computer” on page 22.
Notes:
You have to restart the print server to download the IP address.
<Ethernet address> <host name>
00:40:8c:10:00:86 npsname
• If the host name has not been mapped to an IP address, simply replace the host name entry
with the IP address in the example above.
• If you are using IBM AIX, you will probably not have access to a RARP daemon. If this is the
case, you can use either ARP (see “Set the IP Address using ARP in UNIX/Linux and Mac OS
X” on page 20) or BOOTP (see “Set the IP Address using BOOTP in UNIX/Linux” on page 19).
• You have to restart the print server to download the IP address.

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Set the IP Address
using BOOTP
in UNIX/Linux
Below is an example of how to set the IP address of the print server using
BOOTP:
Append the following entry to your boot table. This is typically performed by
editing the file: /etc/bootptab
Example:
8. If necessary, update your host table and alias name databases as required by
your system.
9. Ifitis notalready running,start the BOOTPdaemon. Thisistypically performed
using the bootpd command.
10. Restart the print server to download the IP address, default router address,
and subnet mask. The print server can automatically download a customized
config file from a TFTP server. Just add the name of the config file and the
TFTP server’s IP address to your boot table. The config file is downloaded
immediately after the print server receives its IP address.
11. You have now successfully set the IP address of the print server. Proceed to
“Adding a Network Printer to your Computer” on page 22.
Set the IP Address
using AutoIP
AutoIP sets the IP address automatically in the absence of a DHCP server in
Windows Me, 2000 and XP. If you have a DHCP server running on your network,
the print server will receive an IP address immediately after you have
connected it to the network. In the absence of a DHCP server, your print server
will automatically be assigned an IP address through integrated AutoIP. The
AutoIP address structure is: 169.254.xxx.xxx.
The AutoIP function will only work when DHCP is enabled in your print server.
This function is enabled automatically upon installation of a brand new print
server.
The easiest way to make sure DHCP and AutoIP are enabled is to reset your
print server (to Factory Default). See “The Test Button” on page 102 for
instruction on how to do this.
If you perform a Factory Default on the print server and you do not have a
DHCP server on your network, AutoIP will automatically set the IP address of
the print server.
Set the IP Address
using ARP in
Windows 98/NT/
Me/2000/XP
Open a Command Prompt and enter the following commands:
<host name>:ht=<hardware type>:vm=<vendor magic>:\
:ha=<hardware address>:ip=<IP address>:\
:sm=<subnet mask>:gw=<gateway field>
npsname:ht=ether:vm=rfc1048:\
:ha=00408c100086:ip=192.168.3.191:\
:sm=255.255.255.0:gw=192.168.1.1
Syntax Example
1.
2.
3.
arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address>
ping <IP address>
arp -d <IP address>
arp -s 192.168.3.191 00-40-8c-10-00-86
ping 192.168.3.191
arp -d 192.168.3.191

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The host will return reply from 192.168.3.191, or a similar message. This
indicates that the address has been set and that communication is established.
Log in to the print server’s Web pages (see Using a Web Browser for Print Server
Management, on page 58), select Admin | Network Settings | Detailed View |
TCP/IP and define Default Router and Subnet Mask.
You have now set the IP address of the print server. Continue to “Adding a
Network Printer to your Computer” on page 22.
Note:
Set the IP Address
using ARP in
UNIX/Linux and Mac
OS X
1. Open a Terminal and enter the following commands:
The host will return psname is alive, or a similar message. This indicates that
the address has been set and that communication is established. Log in to the
print server’s Web pages (see Using a Web Browser for Print Server
Management, on page 58), select Admin | Network Settings | Detailed View |
TCP/IP and define Default Router and Subnet Mask.
You have now successfully set the IP address of the print server. Continue to
“Adding a Network Printer to your Computer” on page 22.
Notes:
• When you execute the ping command for the first time, you will experience a significantly
longer response time than is usual.
• The ability to set the IP address with ARP and PING will only be enabled the first 4 minutes
after restarting the print server.
• By using the arp -d command, the static entry in the arp table is removed from the
host’s cache memory.
Syntax Example
1.
2.
3.
arp -s <IP address> <Ethernet address>
ping <IP address>
arp -d <IP address>
arp -s 192.168.3.191 00:40:8c:10:00:86
ping 192.168.3.191
arp -d 192.168.3.191
• If the host name has not been mapped to an IP address, simply replace the host name entry
with the IP address.
• The ARP command varies between different UNIX/Linux systems. Some BSD type systems
expect the host name and node address in reverse order. Furthermore IBM AIX systems will
require the additional argument ether.
• When you execute the ping command for the first time, you may experience a
significantly longer response time than is usual.
• The ability to set the IP address with ARP and PING will only be enabled the first 4 minutes
after restarting the print server