Intermec Ethernet Adapter User manual

Intermec Ethernet Adapter
P/N 068749-003
User’s Manual

Intermec Technologies Corporation
6001 36th Avenue West
P.O. Box 4280
Everett, WA 98203-9280
U.S. service and technical support: 1.800.755.5505
U.S. media supplies ordering information: 1.800.227.9947
Canadian service and technical support: 1.800.688.7043
Canadian media supplies ordering information: 1.800.268.6936
Outside U.S. and Canada: Contact your local Intermec service supplier.
The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers
to operate and/or service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for
any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
Information and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice.
1998-1999 by Intermec Technologies Corporation
All Rights Reserved
The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, JANUS, IRL, TRAKKER, Antares, Adara, Duratherm, EZBuilder,
EasyCoder, Precision Print, PrintSet, Virtual Wedge, and CrossBar are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Intermec.
AIX, Apple, DEC, DOS, Ethernet, EtherTalk, HP, IBM, JetAdmin, Internet Explorer, LAN Manager, LAN
Server, LANtastic, Macintosh, Microsoft, MVS, NDPS, Netscape, Novell NetWare, OS/2, OS/400, PostScript,
SCO, UNIX, VM, VMS, VSE, Windows, AXIS NetPilot, and AXIS ThinServer are registered trademarks of
the respective holders.
Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a trademark (or ) symbol in
every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and
to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement.

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Manual Change Record
This page records the changes to this manual. The manual was originally released as version 001.
Version Date Description of Change
002 2/99 Added information on the internal Ethernet adapter Part No. 069227 and a
procedure for printing a test label in Data Line Print mode.
003 3/99 Added information to configuring using AXIS NetPilot.

Contents
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Contents
Before You Begin xi
Warranty Information xi
Safety Summary xi
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes xii
About This Manual xii
Introducing the Ethernet Adapter
Overview 1-3
Physical Description 1-4
Computer Environments 1-5
Installing and Integrating 1-6
Configuring and Managing 1-6
Features and Benefits 1-6
Using the Test Button 1-7
Connecting the Ethernet Adapter
Connecting the Ethernet Adapter to Your Network 2-3
Guide to Installing the Ethernet Adapter on Your Network 2-3
Installation Summary 2-4
Setting Up With AXIS NetPilot 2-5
Installing AXIS Print Utilities 2-5
Using AXIS NetPilot 2-5
Setting Up for TCP/IP 2-7
Downloading the IP Address 2-8
Using DHCP in Windows 2-9
Using ARP in Windows 95, 98, or NT 2-9
Using ARP in UNIX 2-10
Using RARP in UNIX 2-10
Using BOOTP in UNIX 2-11
Assigning a Host Name to the IP Address 2-12
Installing the LPR Spooler 2-12
Configuring the Centronics Interface Timing 2-13
Printing a Test Label 2-13
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Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a NetWare
Network
Setting Up Your Ethernet Adapter Using NDPS 3-3
Printing Methods 3-4
Print Server Mode 3-4
Remote Printer Mode 3-4
Advanced Installation Using AXIS NetPilot 3-4
Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a Windows
Network
Using the AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95, 98, and NT 4-3
About the AXIS Print Monitor 4-3
Printing Environments 4-3
Peer-to-Peer Printing 4-3
Client/Server Printing 4-4
User Dialog 4-4
Using the AXIS Print Monitor With Windows 95 or 98 4-4
Using the AXIS Print Monitor With Windows NT 4.0 4-6
Using the AXIS Print Monitor With Windows NT 3.5X 4-8
Using the Microsoft LPD Monitor for Windows NT 4-9
Using the Microsoft LPD Monitor With Windows NT 4.0 4-10
Using the Microsoft LPD Monitor With Windows NT 3.5X 4-11
Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter to Use an LPR Spooler 4-12
Using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows 4-12
About AXIS Print Utility for Windows 4-13
Peer-to-Peer vs. Client/Server Printing 4-13
Windows Clients Using LANtastic 4-16
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Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for an OS/2 Network
Using the AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 5-3
Integrating Your Ethernet Adapter Into the OS/2 Environment 5-4
Creating a Print Queue 5-4
Sharing the Print Queue 5-4
Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a Macintosh
Network
Installing Using the Chooser Window 6-3
Communications Support and Protocols 6-3
Setting Parameters 6-3
Setting Up the Ethernet Adapter for a UNIX Network
Integrating Into the Host Printer Spooler 7-3
Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks 7-4
Line Printer Daemon 7-5
File Transfer Protocol 7-5
PROS 7-5
PROS A 7-6
PROS B 7-6
Reverse Telnet 7-6
Other Systems 7-6
Other UNIX Systems 7-6
IBM MVS Systems 7-6
Customizing Your Printing 7-7
Converting Character Sets 7-7
Adding Strings Before and After Print Jobs 7-8
Substituting Strings 7-8
Converting ASCII to PostScript 7-9
Reading Back Information 7-10
Debugging Using the Hex Dump Mode 7-10
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Managing and Configuring the Ethernet Adapter
Introduction 8-3
Using a Web Browser to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter 8-4
Using AXIS NetPilot to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter 8-6
Starting AXIS NetPilot 8-7
Changing the Parameter Values 8-7
Property Pages 8-7
Parameter List Editor 8-8
Modifying the Network Environments 8-9
Monitoring Printers 8-9
Grouping Logically Connected Adapters 8-10
Finding Printer Information 8-10
Using FTP to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter 8-12
Editing the Configuration File 8-12
Viewing the Status File 8-13
Viewing the Account File 8-13
Using Telnet to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter 8-14
Viewing the Accounting File 8-14
Viewing the Status File 8-15
Performing Resets 8-15
Using SNMP to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter 8-16
System Requirements for SNMP 8-16
About AXIS MIB 8-16
Using HP Administration Tools to Manage and Configure the Ethernet Adapter 8-17
Using Other NetWare Configuration Methods 8-17
Printer Status 8-17
Notification 8-18
Print Layout 8-18
Updating the Software
Obtaining Updated Software 9-3
Downloading the Software Over the Internet 9-3
Downloading the Software Over Anonymous FTP 9-3
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Updating the Flash Memory 9-3
Updating Using the AXIS NetPilot 9-4
Upgrading Over the Network Using FTP 9-4
Configuration Parameters
Changing the Configuration Parameters A-3
Using AXIS NetPilot A-3
Using a Web Browser A-3
Using FTP A-3
Using FTP for UNIX, Windows, and OS/2 Workstations A-3
Using FTP for Macintosh A-4
Sample Configuration Parameters A-4
Technical Specifications
Software Specifications B-3
Physical Specifications B-4
Index
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Before You Begin
This section introduces you to standard warranty provisions, safety precautions,
warnings and cautions, document formatting conventions, and sources of additional
product information. A documentation roadmap is also provided to guide you in finding
the appropriate information.
Warranty Information
To receive a copy of the standard warranty provision for this product, contact your local
Intermec support services organization. In the U.S. call 1.800.755.5505, and in Canada
call 1.800.688.7043. Otherwise, refer to the Worldwide Sales & Service list that ships
with this manual for the address and telephone number of your Intermec sales
organization.
Safety Summary
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this
book before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured,
and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and
cautions.
Do not repair or adjust alone Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone
under any circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid must always be
present for your safety.
First aid Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury.
Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.
Resuscitation Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops
breathing. Any delay could result in death. To work on or near high voltage, you should
be familiar with approved industrial first aid methods.
Energized equipment Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a
responsible authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock
from energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform authorized emergency
work on energized equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety
regulations.

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
The warnings, cautions, and notes in this manual use the following format.
Warning
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement
that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons
working on the equipment.
Avertissement
Un avertissement vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode,
d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour éviter l’occurrence
de mort ou de blessures graves aux personnes manupulant l’équipement.
Caution
A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement
that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or
corruption or loss of data.
Conseil
Une précaution vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode,
d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour empêcher
l’endommagement ou la destruction de l’équipement, ou l’altération ou la perte de
données.
Notes: Notes are statements that either provide extra information about a topic or
contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.
About This Manual
This manual contains all of the information necessary to install, configure, and maintain
the Intermec Ethernet adapter.
This manual was written for analysts and system administrators who operate, program,
and connect the Ethernet adapter to a network or system. A basic understanding of your
network, programming, and data communications is necessary.

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What You Will Find in This Manual
This table summarizes the information in each chapter of this manual:
Chapter Description
Chapter 1 Gives an overview of how to use the Ethernet adapter and lists features and
benefits.
Chapter 2 Explains how to attach the Ethernet adapter to your printer and network and
set up your Ethernet adapter for TCP/IP protocol in different network
environments.
Chapter 3 Explains how to configure your Ethernet adapter in a NetWare network.
Chapter 4 Explains how to configure your Ethernet adapter in a Windows network.
Chapter 5 Explains how to configure your Ethernet adapter in an OS/2 network.
Chapter 6 Explains how to configure your Ethernet adapter in a Macintosh network.
Chapter 7 Explains how to configure your Ethernet adapter in a UNIX network.
Chapter 8 Describes how you can change the Ethernet adapter parameter values.
Chapter 9 Explains how to obtain and update the software on the Ethernet adapter.
Appendix A Explains how to change the parameter values and provides a sample
configuration file.
Appendix B Provides a list of the software and hardware specifications for the Ethernet
adapter.
Terminology
You should be aware of how these terms are being used in this manual:
Term Description
Ethernet adapter The generic term “Ethernet adapter” indicates both the external
and internal Ethernet adapter. More specific terms, such as
“external Ethernet adapter,” indicate one or the other type of
Ethernet adapter.
Environment “Environment” indicates the operating system of the network,
such as Windows or Macintosh.
Printer “Printer” refers to any Intermec bar code label printer.

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Format Conventions for Input From a Keyboard
This table describes the formatting conventions for input from PC or host computer
keyboards:
Convention Description
Special text Shows the command as you should enter it into the reader. See
“Format Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.
Italic text Indicates that you must replace the parameter with a value. See
“Format Conventions for Commands” later in this chapter.
Bold text Indicates the keys you must press on a PC or host computer
keyboard. For example, “press Enter” means you press the key
labeled “Enter” on the PC or host computer keyboard.
Format Conventions for Commands
This manual includes sample commands that are shown exactly as you should type
them on your PC or host computer. The manual also describes the syntax for many
commands, defining each parameter in the command. This example illustrates the
format conventions used for commands:
To start a DOS window, type the following command:
arp -s nnn.nnn.n.nnn nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn
ping nnn.nnn.n.nnn
arp -d
nnn.nnn.n.nnn
where:
nnn.nnn.n.nnn is the IP address for the Ethernet adapter
nn-nn-nn-nn-nn-nn is the Ethernet address for the Ethernet adapter
This table defines the conventions used in the example:
Convention Description
Special font Commands appear in this font. You enter the command exactly as it
is shown.
Italic text Italics indicate a variable, which you must replace with a real value,
such as a number, filename, or keyword.
[ ] Brackets enclose a parameter that you may omit from the command.
Do not include the brackets in the command.
Required
parameters If a parameter is not enclosed in brackets [ ], the parameter is
required. You must include the parameter in the command;
otherwise, the command will not execute correctly.
where This word introduces a list of the command’s parameters and
explains the values you can specify for them.

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Other Intermec Manuals
You may need additional information when working with the Ethernet adapter in a data
collection system. Please visit our web site at www.intermec.com to access many of our
current manuals in PDF format. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals,
contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.

Introducing the Ethernet Adapter
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This chapter gives an overview of how and where to use your Ethernet
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adapter and
explains the features of your Ethernet adapter.
Overview
The external Ethernet adapter, Part No. 068788, and the internal Ethernet adapters, Part
No. 068789 and 069227, allow you to share your available printer resources with
everyone on your Ethernet network.
You can connect only the external Ethernet adapter to the following Intermec printers
to print labels:
•91* printers •601XP printers
•301* printers •901* printers
•401* printers •4630* printers
•501*, 501E*, 501S*, and 501XP printers •7421 and 7422* printers
*These printer models require an external power supply to run the external Ethernet
adapter.
You can connect either the external or the internal Ethernet adapter Part No. 068789 to
the following Intermec printers to print labels:
•3240* printers
•3400* and 3440* printers
•3600* printers
•4400* printers
*These printer models require an external power supply to run the external Ethernet
adapter.
Note: For the 3240, 3400, 3440, 3600, and 4400 printers, you must have the parallel
port option installed on your printer to connect the external Ethernet adapter. The
Ethernet adapter is not compatible with the 4400A, but you can use the adapter with all
later 4400 models.
You can connect the Ethernet adapter Part No. 069227 to the 4420 and 4440 printers.
Note: With the internal Ethernet adapter installed, the parallel port on the 4420 and
4440 printers is not available for use.
The Ethernet adapter uses a twisted pair (10BaseT) connection with a network speed of
10 Mbps. Throughout the manual, “Ethernet adapter” will be used to refer to both the
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Physical Description
External Ethernet Adapter
10BaseT
connector
External
power
supply
connector
Power
LED
Network
LED
Parallel port
connector
Test button
AXISI.001
+
Internal Ethernet Adapter
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Network
LED
Power
LED
Test
button
10BaseT
connector
AXISI.002