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Table of Contents
Preface
About the Manual...........................................................................................................................................P-1
FastPort Documentation ................................................................................................................................P-1
Contents of this Manual.................................................................................................................................P-1
Notation Conventions....................................................................................................................................P-2
Chapter 1: Introduction
Firmware Update............................................................................................................................................1-1
Overview of FastPort Models........................................................................................................................1-1
About Distribution Diskette..........................................................................................................................1-1
First Time Users ..............................................................................................................................................1-2
Print Server LEDs and Switches ...........................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2: Setting the IP Address
Assigning the IP Address ..............................................................................................................................2-1
Setting an IP Address with Install Script.....................................................................................................2-2
Setting the IP Address using Telnet on UNIX............................................................................................2-2
Setting IP Address with Windows 95, 98, and NT.....................................................................................2-3
Setting the IP Address Using RARP.............................................................................................................2-3
Setting the IP Address Dynamically with BOOTP.....................................................................................2-4
Setting the IP address with BOOTP on Sun........................................................................................2-4
Setting the IP address using BOOTP on HP/UX...............................................................................2-4
DHCP Support (NT 4.0 server).....................................................................................................................2-5
Setting an IP Address Using the DHCP Manager..............................................................................2-5
Using Digi's ACT to Assign an IP Address.................................................................................................2-7
Using Appletalk to Assign an IP Address...................................................................................................2-7
Using Digi’s NetBIOS to Assign IP Address...............................................................................................2-8
About the Digi Utilities..........................................................................................................................2-8
Using The Digi Utilities..........................................................................................................................2-8
Verifying IP Address is Set Properly ...........................................................................................................2-10
Chapter 3: Installing and Printing in a MS Windows and IBM OS/2
Environment
Printing From a NetBIOS Workstation........................................................................................................3-1
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................3-1
Printing from Windows for Workgroups............................................................................................3-2
Printing from Windows NT (3.5x)........................................................................................................3-2
Printing from Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.x (via SMB)........................................................3-3
Printing From NetBIOS-supported DOS Workstation......................................................................3-4
Net View...........................................................................................................................................3-4
Net Use .............................................................................................................................................3-4
Spooling Versus Non-Spooling Printing.............................................................................................3-5
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................3-5
Configuring Windows 95/NT to “Mimic” Spooling.................................................................3-5
DOS and OS/2.........................................................................................................................................3-5
Printing from a TCP/IP Workstation...........................................................................................................3-6
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................3-6
Printing from Windows NT 3.5x ..........................................................................................................3-6
Installing LPD Support on Windows NT 3.5..............................................................................3-6
Adding an LPD Printer to Windows NT 3.5...............................................................................3-7

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Printing from Windows NT 4.0 ............................................................................................................3-7
Installing Microsoft TCP/IP Printing Services...........................................................................3-7
Installing a Printer on Windows NT 4.0......................................................................................3-7
Printing using a Third Party TCP LPR/LPD Stack............................................................................3-8
Printing from Windows 95/98 Using DigiLpr...................................................................................3-8
Installing the DigiLpr Program.....................................................................................................3-8
Adding Queues in DigiLpr............................................................................................................3-10
Adding a New Printer....................................................................................................................3-11
Printing from NT using the HP DLC Protocol ...........................................................................................3-12
Printing from Windows using TFTP Client................................................................................................3-12
Management Tools Used with NetBIOS and TCP/IP...............................................................................3-12
FastManage..............................................................................................................................................3-12
NetBIOS-DOS Tools: NBMON and showprn.....................................................................................3-12
Chapter 4: Installing and Printing on NetWare
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................4-1
Configuring in a Bindery Environment.......................................................................................................4-2
Using Act to Install the Print Server.....................................................................................................4-2
Using PCONSOLE to Install a Print Server ........................................................................................4-3
Adding Users to the Notify List with PCONSOLE............................................................................4-3
Installing a Print Server in an NDS Environment......................................................................................4-3
Installing a Print Server on NDS using PCONSOLE.........................................................................4-4
Additional Queues..........................................................................................................................4-4
Installing Print Server in NDS Using NWadmin ...............................................................................4-5
Creating a New Print Server .........................................................................................................4-5
Creating a New Printer ..................................................................................................................4-6
Creating a Print Queue...................................................................................................................4-6
Connecting the print server to a Printer......................................................................................4-6
Assigning a Print Queue to FastPort............................................................................................4-7
Configuring in a Bindery and NDS Environment .....................................................................................4-8
Printing to FastPort.........................................................................................................................................4-9
Printing Specific File Formats .......................................................................................................................4-9
Chapter 5: Installing and Printing on a UNIX Environment
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................5-1
Host Software Versus LPD............................................................................................................................5-1
Digi Installation Software..............................................................................................................................5-2
Installing Logical Printers......................................................................................................................5-2
Installing on System V UNIX................................................................................................................5-2
Install Script on IBM RS/6000...............................................................................................................5-3
Installation on BSD UNIX Systems ......................................................................................................5-4
Manual Installation on LPD Systems...........................................................................................................5-4
Getting Started on an LPD System.......................................................................................................5-5
Pre-defined Queue Names ....................................................................................................................5-5
User Defined Queue Names..................................................................................................................5-5
LPR Options.............................................................................................................................................5-6
Manual Installation With LPD on a BSD UNIX System....................................................................5-6
Manual Installation with LPD on System V Machines......................................................................5-7
Manual Installation with LPD on RS/6000.........................................................................................5-8
Manual Installation Using Host SoftWare (fpfilter)...................................................................................5-8
F
pfilter Command Line Options............................................................................................................5-8
Printer Options File (.fpconfig).............................................................................................................5-9
About Option Classes.....................................................................................................................5-10
About Options Startstring and Endstring...................................................................................5-11
Manual Installation for System V Machines.......................................................................................5-11
Manual Installation on IBM RS/6000...................................................................................................5-12
Manual Installation on BSD UNIX Systems........................................................................................5-13

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Printing to FastPort.........................................................................................................................5-15
Customizing BSD Installation.......................................................................................................5-15
Banner Pages and Accounting Information........................................................................5-15
Installing and Printing from Data General's DG/UX................................................................................5-16
Assigning Host Name and IP Address................................................................................................5-16
Installing and Printing with DG/UX...................................................................................................5-17
Additional UNIX Utilities: Using pstext and NeWSprint........................................................................5-18
Deleting Printers .............................................................................................................................................5-18
Chapter 6: Installing and Printing on an Apple Network
Introduction to the Apple Workstation.......................................................................................................6-1
EtherTalk Features..................................................................................................................................6-1
Newly Supported Apple Printer Utility Functionality .............................................................6-1
Apple Applications: How FastPort Operates .....................................................................................6-2
Printer Communications Handling......................................................................................................6-2
Plug & Play Operation: Printing to FastPort...............................................................................................6-2
Advanced Utilities ..........................................................................................................................................6-3
Tips on Using the Configuration File...................................................................................................6-3
Using the Apple Printer Utility for Configuration.....................................................................................6-3
Using the Apple Printer Utility to Download a Config. Files ..........................................................6-3
Using Setup Printer Information File...........................................................................................6-4
Using Setup Defaults File ..............................................................................................................6-4
Using Setup Font List.....................................................................................................................6-5
Using Namer to Rename the FastPort Printer............................................................................................6-6
Renaming FastPort Using Namer.........................................................................................................6-6
Printing PostScript Binary Files....................................................................................................................6-6
Selecting Binary PostScript Encoding..................................................................................................6-6
Bi-directional Printing from Macintosh Systems .......................................................................................6-8
Issues Regarding Bi-Directional Macintosh Printing ........................................................................6-9
Chapter 7: Print Management Features of FastPort
Managing Print Server ...................................................................................................................................7-1
Serial Port Console Monitoring.....................................................................................................................7-1
Enabling or Disabling the Console Monitor .......................................................................................7-1
Managing FastPort from Networked Workstations..................................................................................7-2
Multi-Protocol and SNMP Stations......................................................................................................7-2
TCP/IP Stations.......................................................................................................................................7-2
Using FastManage...........................................................................................................................7-2
Using Telnet Diagnostic Monitoring............................................................................................7-2
SYSLOG on FastPort.......................................................................................................................7-3
Digi’s fpstatus for TCP/IP UNIX .................................................................................................7-4
AppleTalk Stations..................................................................................................................................7-5
NetWare Client Stations.........................................................................................................................7-5
NetBIOS / NetBEUI Stations.................................................................................................................7-6
Appendix A: Resetting FastPort to Factory Defaults
Resetting by Toggling the DIP Switches......................................................................................................A-1
Resetting by Console Option.........................................................................................................................A-1
Appendix B: Troubleshooting MS Windows
MS Windows-Level Browsing and Sharing Abilities................................................................................B-1
Troubleshooting DOS Tools..........................................................................................................................B-2
DOS Tools ................................................................................................................................................B-2
After Upgrade..................................................................................................................................................B-2

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Appendix C: Troubleshooting NetWare
ACT-- Advance Configuration Tool.............................................................................................................C-1
Benefits of ACT .......................................................................................................................................C-1
Features ....................................................................................................................................................C-1
Requirements...........................................................................................................................................C-2
Setup .........................................................................................................................................................C-2
Navigating in ACT..................................................................................................................................C-2
Advanced Configuration Menu in ACT......................................................................................................C-2
NetWare Configuration Menu..............................................................................................................C-3
Configuring the Print Server (FastPort Side)..............................................................................C-3
Configuring the Print Server (File Server Side)..........................................................................C-4
Configuring a Queue......................................................................................................................C-4
Example 1.........................................................................................................................................C-4
Example 2.........................................................................................................................................C-5
Print Server Configuration ....................................................................................................................C-5
Status Menu in ACT .......................................................................................................................................C-7
Monitor Menu in ACT....................................................................................................................................C-7
Troubleshooting Tips .....................................................................................................................................C-8
FastPort does not power up...................................................................................................................C-8
FastPort does not show up in ACT ......................................................................................................C-8
FastPort fails POST after upgrading firmware...................................................................................C-8
FastPort does not login to bindery Novell 4.x server ........................................................................C-8
FastPort does not login to the file server.............................................................................................C-9
FastPort does not print via serial port..................................................................................................C-9
No Form Feed is sent after the print job..............................................................................................C-9
PostScript jobs have trouble printing...................................................................................................C-9
Autosensing printer has trouble printing............................................................................................C-10
MS Windows jobs print with an extra page........................................................................................C-10
File server displays an Incomplete Packet error message.................................................................C-10
Notification not Working if Created by PCONSOLE................................................................................C-10
FastPort Console Messages............................................................................................................................C-10
Could not attach QUEUE1.............................................................................................................................C-10
Attaching queue QUEUE1 on server SERVER1.................................................................................C-10
Read Configuration File.........................................................................................................................C-10
Could not Read Configuration file from SERVER1...........................................................................C-11
Trying to read file SYS:login/milan/FPXXXXXX on SERVER1......................................................C-11
No such object FAKEQ...........................................................................................................................C-11
Failed to login to file server SERVER1 for server FAKEPS...............................................................C-11
ACT Error Messages.......................................................................................................................................C-11
Appendix D: Troubleshooting UNIX
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................D-1
Troubleshooting Tips .....................................................................................................................................D-1
No Lights on the Unit.............................................................................................................................D-1
ASCII Text File Prints as a Single Line.................................................................................................D-1
SYS LED Flashes Quickly.......................................................................................................................D-2
Cannot Print to the serial printer..........................................................................................................D-2
NET LED flashes, But User Cannot Print or Ping the Unit...............................................................D-2
UNIX Configuration Files..............................................................................................................................D-3
Using fpfilter Configuration Files.........................................................................................................D-3
Sample Entries for Direct and Remote Spooling........................................................................................D-4
DHCP Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................D-4
Appendix E: Troubleshooting AppleTalk
Troubleshooting Tips .....................................................................................................................................E-1
Reset Time................................................................................................................................................E-1

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Configuration to Use the ACK Signal..................................................................................................E-1
Situation 1: Printing Over Ethertalk Using Driver 7.x.......................................................................E-1
Situation Two: Setting Serial Port Options..........................................................................................E-2
Setup for AppleTalk .......................................................................................................................................E-3
For a Serial Printer ..................................................................................................................................E-3
PostScript Binary print...........................................................................................................................E-4
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................E-4
Changing the FastPort Settings.............................................................................................................E-4
Troubleshooting Setup on AppleTalk..................................................................................................E-5
More Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................E-6
Downloading the Setup Defaults File to Change FastPort...............................................................E-7
Appendix F: Upgrading Flash EEPROMS
Network Upload Procedure..........................................................................................................................F-1
Recovering from a Failed Upload.................................................................................................................F-1
Completing the Upload..........................................................................................................................F-2
Flash Upload Commands ..............................................................................................................................F-3
Troubleshooting Tips .....................................................................................................................................F-3
Appendix G: Telnet, NBMON and Serial Connection Diagnostic Console
Options
Diagnostic and Configuration Commands: Commands...........................................................................G-1
C—Configure Console (for status monitoring)..........................................................................................G-1
D—Display Summary Configuration Parameters, Including..................................................................G-2
E—Display/Set Ethernet Options................................................................................................................G-2
F—Flash Firmware Load Enable/Disable...................................................................................................G-2
I—Display/set IP Address ............................................................................................................................G-3
L—Limit monitor Network Access by Password.......................................................................................G-3
N—Network Protocols Menu .......................................................................................................................G-3
Network Protocols Menu:......................................................................................................................G-3
A—AppleTalk Options ..................................................................................................................G-3
M—Microsoft Windows Print Services Options........................................................................G-4
N—Netware Options......................................................................................................................G-4
T—TCP/IP (Sockets, LPD, RARP, BOOTp, TFTP) Options.....................................................G-5
TCP/IP Menu Options: (S) Socket Options ........................................................................G-5
TCP/IP Menu Options: (L) LPD Options............................................................................G-6
P—Display/Set Parallel Port Parms and Status.........................................................................................G-6
Display/Set for MIL-3200FTX...............................................................................................................G-6
Display/Set for MIL-3110FTX and MIL-3111FTX,.....................................................................G-7
S—Display/set Serial Port Parms.................................................................................................................G-7
Z—Reset NVRAM to Factory Defaults........................................................................................................G-8
*—Print ASCII Test Page ...............................................................................................................................G-8
+—Print PostScript Test Page .......................................................................................................................G-8
Appendix H: Technical Support Services
WWW and FTP Sites ......................................................................................................................................H-1
Contacting Technical Support.......................................................................................................................H-1
Expediting Technical Support Service.........................................................................................................H-1
Returning Procedures.....................................................................................................................................H-1
How to access Digi’s FTP Sites......................................................................................................................H-2
UNIX Binary Files Available.........................................................................................................................H-2
Support Documents Available......................................................................................................................H-4
Index

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Preface
P.1 About the Manual
This manual has the latest firmware and software instructions for all
versions of the FastPort print server. This document also has
troubleshooting and diagnostic information for FastPort.
The terms “FastPort,” “print server” and “device” are used to describe
FastPort throughout the document. The terms “workstation” or “client
workstation” are used to identify the computer system to be worked on.
P.2 FastPort Documentation
There are three separate manuals shipped with FastPort:
•
MIL-3XXX FastPort Hardware User’s Guide, with FastManage-Specific
Information
. This document has the following information:
– Instructions on how to physically set up FastPort
– Information on any “add-on” device
– Specific features relating to the FastManage software
This guide is unique to a specific FastPort.
•
FastPort User’s Guide : This document has the following:
– The latest firmware information
– Software information for MS Windows, Novell, etc.
– Configuration and diagnostic information
This guide is generic for all FastPorts.
•
FastManage User’s Guide : Use this guide to setup the FastManage
software for FastPort.
This guide is also generic for all FastPorts.
P.3 Contents of this Manual
• “Introduction” in Chapter 1
• “Setting an IP Address” in Chapter 2
• “Printing in Windows and IBM OS/2” in Chapter 3
• “Installing and Printing on NetWare” in Chapter 4

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• “Printing on a UNIX Environment” in Chapter 5
• “Installing/Printing on an Apple Network” in Chapter 6
• “Print Management Features of FastPort” in Chapter 7
• “Resetting FastPort” in Appendix A
• “Troubleshooting MS Windows” in Appendix B
• “Troubleshooting NetWare” in Appendix C
• “Troubleshooting UNIX” in Appendix D
• “Troubleshooting AppleTalk” in Appendix E
• “Upgrading Flash EPROMs” in Appendix F
• “Telnet, NBMON, etc. Options” in Appendix G
• “FTP Site” in Appendix H
P.4 Notation Conventions
This document has certain notation conventions that make it easier to
follow instructions and examples.
Table P-1: Notation Conventions
Conventions Description
[Enter] Brackets indicate a key to be pressed
Courier bold
This font indicates a system message, command, options, or instructions to
be implemented
“+” sign Use “+” sign to indicate hold down one key and press another
Italics Italics designate variables and titles of other documents
“Quick Reference” Quotes refer to important information or titles
CAPS Caps are either abbreviations, a directory, or product markings
Underline Underlined phrases indicate referenced “hot links” to the subject’s source
(for on-line .pdf files only)

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 1 gives the requirements and features for configuring all FastPort
print servers using current software and firmware.
1.1 Firmware Update
FastPort print servers support MS Windows, IBM OS/2, NetWare, UNIX,
and Apple devices. Features include:
• Native SMB/Microsoft Windows printing—Includes support for
Windows for Workgroups®, and Windows 95®, Windows NT®
• Digi’s FastManage™ SNMP manager for Windows—The first SNMP
manager offering management over IP, IPX or NetBIOS/NetBEUI
• Complete Novell NDS support
• Bi-directional Centronics (parallel) printing
1.2 Overview of FastPort Models
Unless otherwise noted, the instructions included in this document are
generic to all models of FastPort, including:
• MIL-3100CX : 10 Mbps, one serial and one parallel port
• MIL-3200 series of FastPort : 10 Mbps, two serial and two parallel ports
• MIL-3400 series of PocketPort : 10 Mbps, one centronics-type port
• MIL-3500X : 4/16 Mbps Token Ring, one serial and parallel
• MIL-3000FTX series of FastPort : 10 Mb/100 Mbps, one serial and up to
three parallel ports
1.3 About Distribution Diskette
FastPort supports “No Host Software” printing from all supported
platforms. The advanced printing driver utilities are for management and
configuration. In most cases, installing the utilities is not necessary.

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The distribution diskette package includes the following:
• Three DOS/Windows diskettes including three utilities:
– “FastManage for Windows: ”Offers SNMP management and
configuration for Digi’s print server, as well as other Digi products.
– “NBMON.EXE and Showprn.exe:” Offers DOS level configuration
and real-time analysis of FastPort from NetBIOS client workstations.
– “ACT for DOS:” Digi’s IPX client tool that manages and configures
FastPort, as well as creates/configures print queues—and print
servers on a bindery NetWare servers.
• One UNIX™ TAR format diskette: Includes an extraction / installation
shell script, optional compiled binaries, and readme docs. for various
UNIX operating systems
• OneApple format diskette: Includes the Apple LaserWriter Utility™, as
well as a set of downloadable configuration files.
Note: Users of this document should be familiar with the tasks and responsibilities of a
system administrator.
1.4 FirstTime Users
Do the following when setting up FastPort for the first time:
1. Use the
MIL-3XXX FastPort Hardware Uer Guide, with FastManage-
Specific Information
to physically install FastPort to the network
(included in the FastPort package).
a. Connect the device to the printer(s) it will be servicing.
b. Print a test page by putting the DIP switches in “test page” mode.
Refer to the
FastPort Hardware User’s Guide for instructions.
2. Write down FastPort’s twelve digit hardware address (MAC address).
The hardware address is used to identify FastPort on the network. The
number is located on a label on the underside of the unit, as well as on
the test-page just printed (for example, 00:40:c8:XX:XX:XX
).
3. Using the information in the hardware manual, set the DIP switches in
a normal printing mode and power up the unit.
4. Check the LEDs to verify that the unit is functioning on the network.
5. Locate the Digi distribution diskettes for the type of operating systems
where the initial installation will be performed (e.g., MS Windows,

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UNIX, NetWare, or MAC).
6. Turn to the specific chapter in this document for the specific network
operating system (refer to the table of contents) and continue
installation.
1.4.1 Print Server LEDs and Switches
Consult the MIL-3XXX Hardware User’s Guide for details on the LEDs and
switches.

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Chapter 2
Setting the IP Address
2.1 Assigning the IP Address
Devices on a TCP/IP network are identified by two addresses:
• Hardware (mac) address: A6-byte address assigned to the FastPort
device by the manufacturer
• IP address: A 4-byte address assigned by the administrator
FastPort stores its IPaddress in its NVRAM. The default IP address is set to
0.0.0.0 . When FastPort is in normal mode, the LEDs blink to indicate the
IP address has been set.
Warning: 0.0.0.0 is not a valid IP address.When the address in is 0.0.0.0 , the device uses
RARP, BOOTP and DHCP to acquire a valid address.
Use any of the following methods to assign the IP address:
• Run the install script from the diskette (UNIX)
• Set a static ARP
entry. Make a telnet connection to port 2002, then set the
IP address with UNIX workstation
• Use the ARP
and telnet commands to set the IP address with MS
Windows workstations
• Use RARP
to set the address when the device powers up
• Use FastManage from a Windows system
• Use BOOTP or DHCP to set the address every time the device is powered
up. This is preferred in larger networks
• On a Macintosh, use the Apple Printer utility to download a
configuration file containing the new IP address
• For a Novell NetWare server, use ACT to set the IP address
• Use nbmon
and NetBEUI to make a Telnet-type connection
Note: ARP and RARP do not work if the RARP server or a system using ARP is connected
through a router on a different subnet from FastPort.

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2.2 Setting an IP Address with Install Script
1. Use “TAR” to get the files from the diskette.
2. Run the unpack.sh command. This launches install.sh , which
assigns an address from “Installation Options.”
3. Choose “Configure a New FastPort.”
Install.sh
asks for the IP addresses, edits applicable files and assigns an
IP address. Refer to:
/examples/install.doc for a sample session.
2.3 Setting the IP Address usingTelnet on UNIX
Note: Telnet only works if a device is on the same subnet as the host.
1. To set an IP address using telnet, use a text editor to open the /etc/
hosts
file and add the following line:
192.115.2.1 alpha (Save this file)
a. Enter the following at the command prompt. This sets static ARP:
arp -s ether alpha 0:40:C8:0:1:2B (no leading zeros: RS-6000)
b. arp -s alpha 0:40:C8:0:1:2B (no leading zeros: most UNIX systems)
arpbypass set alpha 0X00.0X40.0XC8.0X00.0X01.0X02 (AT&T & NCR)
Note: The assigned IP address must be on the same local subnet as UNIX.
2. Set the switches to the telnet diagnostic mode and power cycle
FastPort.
3. Make a telnet connection to maintenance port 2002. Type telnet
alpha 2002
. If a connection is successful:
Connected to 204.23.13.4
Escape character is ^]
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Type “S” to see status
Type “!” to enter monitor
4. Press [!] and press [return].
Note: A warning message appears: Entering monitor will lock out other
Ethernet access. Type yes to get to the command prompt.
5. At the “menu” option, Press [I] and then press [return].
6. Press [Y] when prompted. This address is stored in NVRAM.
7. Reboot the device by pressing [R].

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2.4 Setting IP Address withWindows 95, 98, and NT
Using ARP or telnet on a Windows systems only works if there is a TCP/IP
stack on the system and if FastPort is on the same subnet as the system.
Disable DHCP before installation.
1. Enter the MS-DOS prompt.
2. Ping a known machine on the network (required).
3. Set the static ARP
entry with the following command:
arp -s x.x.x.x 00-40-C8-yy-yy-yy and press [return]
Where x.x.x.x is the IP address to assign for FastPort, and yy-yy-yy is the
last 6 digits of the hardware address.
4. Type: arp -a
and press [return]. Two entries should be listed: one for
the host that was pinged and one for the FastPort just entered.
5. Make a telnet connection to maintenance port 2002. Type telnet
alpha 2002
. If a connection is successful:
Connected to 204.23.13.4
Escape character is ^]
Vers. 6.0.18 Datecode 10/23/98
Type “S” to see status
Type “!” to enter monitor
6. At the menu option, Press [I] and then press [return].
7. Press [Y] (for yes) when asked to confirm the modification. This address
is now stored in the device’s NVRAM.
8. Reboot the device by pressing [R].
2.5 Setting the IP Address Using RARP
1. RARP queries a server for their IP addresses at start-up. Find the
Ethernet address of FastPort.
2. Add the address to /etc/ethers, or add it to NIS/YP master Ethers
database. If a device named “alpha” has address: “0040C802ABCD,”
then put in entry: 00:40:C8:02:ab:cd alpha.
3. Add the IP address and the hostname to the /etc/hosts.
4. After using NIS for the hosts/ethers, rebuild the database:
a. Enter the “YP” directory and type make.

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b. Press [return] and power cycle FastPort.
5. Verify that the RARP daemon is running:
a. For BSD UNIX, type ps -ax | grep rarp
b. For System V UNIX, type ps -ef | grep rarp
c. Type /usr/etc/rarpd -a to start the rarp daemon.
d. The LED flashes 5 times per second until it resolves its IP address. It
then flashes once per second.
2.6 Setting the IP Address Dynamically with BOOTP
BOOTP allows a client machine to find its own IP address. BOOTP is IP/
UDP based and it can pass through routers.
2.6.1 Setting the IP address with BOOTP on Sun
1. Use a text editor to open the /etc/hosts file.
2. Add a host name and hardware address on a single line (A device
named “alpha” with an address “192.115.2.1,” enter:
192.115.2.1 alpha (Save the file)
3. Create a bootptab in the /etc directory. To do this, type:
<hostname of FastPort>:ht=1:ha=<hardware addr.>:ip=<ip addr.>
4. Start the BOOTP daemon by typing.
/usr/etc/bootp
5. Power cycle FastPort. It will broadcast the BOOTP packets, obtain a
response, and then uses the IP address specified in /etc/bootptab.
2.6.2 Setting the IP address using BOOTP on HP/UX
1. Log in as root on the system.
2. Start “SAM” by typing sam &. Press [return].
3. Use a text editor to open the /etc/hosts file.
4. Add the following line: Type: 192.115.2.1 alpha and save the file.
5. From the “Networking” menu select Communication.
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7. From the “Boot Protocol” menu, select Actions.
8. Select Add. And add the following information:
BOOTP Device Name: <specify the hostname of the device>
Internet address: <specify the IP address of the device>
Subnet address: <specify the subnet mask>
Station Address (hex):<specify the hardware address>
Boot file name: <specify the full path of this file>
9. When prompted for the “BOOTP Device Adapter Type,” select
Ethernet and then select Apply.
10. Exit out of SAM and restart BOOTP.
11. Power cycle FastPort. It broadcasts the BOOTP packets and obtain a
response from the server to use the IP address specified.
2.7 DHCP Support (NT 4.0 server)
FastPort operates as a client with a DHCP server. Setup is not necessary.
After POST, it sends out DHCP packages. The server scrolls through a list
of addresses allocated for clients and then assigns the first available
number. The IP address stays until power-off or its lease expires. The
DHCP server must be on the same subnet as the client. If not on the same
subnet, a helper is needed on the router.
2.7.1 Setting an IP Address Using the DHCP Manager
The following step show how to use the DHCP Manager to set an IP
address for FastPort.
1. From “Start,” select Programs-->Administrative Tools-->DHCP
Manager
2. In the DHCP Manager menu, double-click the DHCP server you want
to manage.
3. Click the scope in which you want to add reservations.
4. From the “Scope” menu, click Add Reservations.
5. Enter the IP address and MAC address as shown in Figure 2-1. The
MAC address is printed on a label on FastPort.

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Figure 2-1: Add Reserved Clients Menu
6. Set the DIP switches to the telnet diagnostic monitor position as
described in the hardware guide and reboot the print server. The
system request an IP address from the DHCP Server. The server returns
the reserved IP address.
Note: Values added to the “Unique Identifier” (Figure 2-1) must be entered correctly.This
entry is the MAC address for FastPort. FastPort sends this MAC address in a request
to the DHCP server for an IP address. If it is entered incorrectly, it will not match the
value sent by FastPort.The DHCP server then assigns it any available IP address
instead of the IP address reserved.
Note: If FastPort does not respond to the reserved IP address, print a test page.Verify the
MAC address from the test page.
7. Do the following to set the IP address permanently:
a. Verify that FastPort is responding with the new IP address by
pinging the IP address reserved. From a DOS prompt, type: ping
xx.xx.xx.xx and press [return] (where xx.xx.xx.xx is the IP
address reserved).
b. If ping is successful, type: telnet xx.xx.xx.xx 2002 and press
[return] (where 2002 is the telnet diagnostic socket port address for
FastPort).
c. The following displays (if the connection is successful):
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Type “S” to see current status
Type “D” to see current configuration
Type “!” to enter monitor
Type “A” to abort connection
d. Select [!] and press [return]
e. Select [I] and press [return]. Enter the IP address that was reserved
by the DHCP Manager. This stores the IP address permanently in
FastPort’s NVRAM.
f. Select the [R] command to reboot the FastPort.

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2.8 Using Digi's ACT to Assign an IP Address
Digi's ACT can be used to configure options on FastPort.
Note: If ACT has not been extracted from the utility portion of the diskette to your local drive,
do so now.
1. Select Advanced Configuration in the “Configure” pull-down
menu.
2. In the next menu, select Print Server Configuration.
3. From the list of print servers, choose the appropriate print server that is
to be configured and press [return].
4. In the next menu, scroll down to select the IP address field and press
[return] to enter new IP address.
5. When finished with the configuration, press the [esc] key to close all the
open windows.
6. To exit and save the configurations:
a. Select Reset Print Server in the “Configure” pull-down
window.
b. Select the print server just configured. This resets FastPort.
7. Exit out of ACT and ping the server to verify the new IP address
responds correctly.
FastPort is now ready for use on the IP network.
2.9 Using Appletalk to Assign an IP Address
Download the Setup Defaults file and the Apple Printer Utility
from the Appletalk portion of the diskette. See Chapter 6 for more
information on the Apple Printer Utility. To assign the IP address using
Appletalk:
1. Double click on the SetUp Defaults file to edit it.
2. Scroll down and select the IP address option under “General
Parameters.” Change the values of the IP address in parentheses.
Remove the %sign before the IPAddress option.
Warning: Do not edit the top three lines of the file.
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4. Open the Apple Printer Utility.
5. Select Download Postscript File from the “Utilities.”
6. Select Setup Defaults that were just modified.
7. When the file has downloaded, quit the utility.
8. Power cycle FastPort. These settings are stored in NVRAM and remain
there until changed.
Note: If there is an error, the postscript log returned by the utility contains an error message.
To avoid errors, do not add extra spaces in the setup default file other than the options
shown in the parentheses.
2.10 Using Digi’s NetBIOS to Assign IP Address
2.10.1 About the Digi Utilities
Digi distributes a pair of utilities that are for any DOS system with a
NetBEUI stack. Systems include Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95/
98, Windows NT, and DOS LAN Manager clients. The two utilities are:
•SHOWPRN.EXE: Finds any FastPort(s) on the network
•NBMON.EXE: Allows users to configure FastPort
These utilities require a NetBEUI stack to be installed on the client
machine. If not already done so, install NetBEUI first before using either
utility. Copy the utilities to the “local” system from the diskette or by
retrieving them from Digi’s ftp sites: FTP.MILAN.COM. Files are located in
the following directory:
/pub/fastport/software
2.10.2 UsingThe Digi Utilities
Run the showprn.exe utility first to make sure:
• FastPort is available on the network
• NetBEUI stack on is properly configured
1. Open a DOS prompt and enter the directory where the utility is located
(e.g. cd \digi_ins\win_95).
2. Run the utility by typing showprn.exe and pressing [return].