NETGEAR PS104 - Hub - EN Installation and operating manual

M-PS100NA-1
May 1999
NETGEAR, Inc.
A Bay Networks Company
4401 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 888-NETGEAR
Installation and
Reference for the
Model PS104/PS105/
PS110 Print Server

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In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note: 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.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model PS104 Print Server, Model PS105 Print Server, and Model PS110 Print
Server are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive
89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
Declaration of Conformity
NETGEAR Model PS104, Model PS105, and
Model PS110 Print Servers
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE

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Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR Model PS104 Print Server, Model PS105 Print Server, and Model PS110
Print Server gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das
vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen
Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the Model PS104 Print Server, Model PS105 Print Server, and Model PS110 Print Server have
been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The
operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be
subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and
has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Compliance with the applicable regulations is dependent upon the use of shielded cables. It is the responsibility of the
user to procure the appropriate cables.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI-B) Statement
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.
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Contents
Preface
Purpose ..........................................................................................................................xvii
Audience .........................................................................................................................xvii
Conventions ...................................................................................................................xviii
Special Message Formats .......................................................................................xviii
Use of Enter, Type, and Press .................................................................................xviii
Other Conventions ....................................................................................................xix
Related Publication ..........................................................................................................xix
Chapter 1
Introduction
Features ..........................................................................................................................1-1
Front Panel .....................................................................................................................1-2
LEDs ........................................................................................................................1-3
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................1-5
Normal/Uplink Push Button on the Model PS104/PS105 Print Server ....................1-5
Chapter 2
Installation
Preparing the Site ...........................................................................................................2-1
Verifying Package Contents ............................................................................................2-1
Connecting Devices to the Print Server ..........................................................................2-2
Verifying Power ...............................................................................................................2-3
Chapter 3
Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Printing
FirstGear for Print Server ...............................................................................................3-1
Installing and Setting Up FirstGear—User Installation ...................................................3-2
Setting Up Your PC to Recognize the Print Server ..................................................3-8
Installing and Setting Up FirstGear—Admin Installation ...............................................3-17

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Setting Up Your PC to Recognize the Print Server .......................................................3-23
Installing and Setting Up FirstGear—Diskette Option ..................................................3-23
Setting up the Print Server Using NetBEUI and TCP/IP ...............................................3-24
Configuring the Print Server Using NetBEUI .........................................................3-24
Configuring the Print Server Using TCP/IP ............................................................3-24
Chapter 4
Microsoft Windows NT Printing
FirstGear for Print Server ...............................................................................................4-1
Installing and Setting Up FirstGear—User Installation ...................................................4-2
Setting Up Your PC to Recognize the Print Server ..................................................4-8
Installing and Setting Up FirstGear—Admin Installation ...............................................4-18
Setting Up Your PC to Recognize the Print Server ................................................4-24
Installing and Setting Up FirstGear—Diskette Option ..................................................4-24
Setting up the Print Server Using NetBEUI and TCP/IP ...............................................4-25
Configuring the Print Server Using NetBEUI .........................................................4-25
Configuring the Print Server Using TCP/IP ............................................................4-25
Setting Up Spooled LPR Printing with Windows NT 3.51 ......................................4-29
Setting Up Spooled LPR Printing with Windows NT 4.0 ........................................4-31
Chapter 5
Novell NetWare Printing
Configuration Overview ..................................................................................................5-1
Configuring the NetWare File Server .......................................................................5-2
Configuring Your Print Server ...................................................................................5-3
Determining a Device Name for Your Print Server ...................................................5-3
Using Your Print Server in a NetWare 3.x Network ........................................................5-3
Setting PSERVER Mode in NetWare 3.x (Bindery Mode) ........................................5-4
Setting RPRINTER Mode in NetWare 3.x (Bindery Mode) ......................................5-7
Using Your Print Server in a NetWare 4.x Network ......................................................5-11
Setting PSERVER Mode in a NetWare 4.x NDS Mode Network ...........................5-11
Setting PSERVER Mode in a NetWare 4.x Bindery Emulation Network ................5-14
Setting RPRINTER Mode in a NetWare 4.x NDS Mode Network ..........................5-16
Setting PSERVER Mode in NetWare 5.x NDS Mode Network ..............................5-19

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Using Advanced Functions ...........................................................................................5-20
Servicing Multiple NetWare Bindery File Servers ..................................................5-20
Attaching to More Than One NetWare Print Server ...............................................5-21
Using Logical Ports ................................................................................................5-22
Configuring Logical Printers on the Print Server .............................................5-22
Configuring NetWare File Server to Connect to Logical Printers ....................5-23
Chapter 6
UNIX Printing Using TCP/IP
Temporary IP Address Resolution ..................................................................................6-3
Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server Using DHCP ......................................6-3
Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server Using BootP .......................................6-3
Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server Using RARP .......................................6-4
Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server Using ARP .........................................6-6
Configuring Your Print Server Using FTP .......................................................................6-7
Configuration Example .............................................................................................6-7
List of FTP Files and Commands Supported by the Print Server ............................6-8
Setting the Print Method .................................................................................................6-9
LPD Configuration and Printing ..............................................................................6-10
Configuring LPD on IBM AIX 4.15 ...................................................................6-10
Configuring LPD on System V .........................................................................6-11
Configuring LPD on BSD .................................................................................6-12
Printing Using LPD .................................................................................................6-13
Printing Using FTP .................................................................................................6-14
Printing Using DSI ..................................................................................................6-14
Chapter 7
Using Advanced Management Tools
Configuring Using the FirstGear Print Server Administration Program ..........................7-1
Advanced Print Server Configuration .......................................................................7-4
System Menu Tab ..............................................................................................7-5
NetWare PServer Menu Tab ..............................................................................7-6
NetWare RPrinter Menu Tab ..............................................................................7-9
TCP/IP Menu Tab ............................................................................................7-10
Logical Port Menu Tab .....................................................................................7-12

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Advanced Print Server Configuration Menu Bar ....................................................7-13
Control Menu Bar Option .................................................................................7-13
Printer Menu Bar Options ................................................................................7-14
Configuring Using PSCONFIG .....................................................................................7-15
PSCONFIG Fields ..................................................................................................7-15
Changing Configuration Menu Options ..................................................................7-16
System Configuration ......................................................................................7-16
NetWare Print Server Mode .............................................................................7-17
TCP/IP Configuration .......................................................................................7-18
NetBEUI Configuration ....................................................................................7-19
Logical Printer Configuration ...........................................................................7-20
Configuring Using QUICKSET ......................................................................................7-21
NetWare Print Server (PSERVER) Mode ...............................................................7-21
NetWare Remote Printer (RPRINTER) Mode ........................................................7-23
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B
Understanding IP Addresses
IP Addresses and the Internet ....................................................................................... B-1
Netmask ........................................................................................................................B-3
Subnet Addressing ........................................................................................................ B-4
Private IP Addresses ..................................................................................................... B-6
Address Resolution Protocol ......................................................................................... B-7
IP Configuration by DHCP ............................................................................................. B-7
Appendix C
CONFIG File
CONFIG File TCP/IP Settings .......................................................................................C-1

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Appendix D
Using NetWare 5 NDPS
Overview ........................................................................................................................D-1
Creating an NDPS Manager Object ........................................................................D-1
Creating an NDPS Printer Agent ............................................................................D-3
Workstation Configuration .......................................................................................D-5
Installing and Configuring the Public Access Printers ......................................D-5
Appendix E
IP Setup
Overview ........................................................................................................................ E-1
Index

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Figures
Figure 1-1. Front Panel of the Model PS104 Print Server ..........................................1-2
Figure 1-2. Front Panel of the Model PS105 Print Server ..........................................1-2
Figure 1-3. Front Panel of the Model PS110 Print Server ..........................................1-3
Figure 1-4. Rear Panel of the Model PS104 Print Server ..........................................1-5
Figure 1-5. Rear Panel of the Model PS105 Print Server ..........................................1-6
Figure 1-6. Rear Panel of the Model PS110 Print Server ..........................................1-6
Figure 3-1. FirstGear Introductory Window ................................................................3-2
Figure 3-2. User Installation Option Window ..............................................................3-3
Figure 3-3. NETGEAR Print Server Software Installation Window ............................3-4
Figure 3-4. Choose Destination Location Window .....................................................3-5
Figure 3-5. Select Program Folder Window ...............................................................3-6
Figure 3-6. Setup Complete Window .........................................................................3-7
Figure 3-7. Firstgear for Print Server Icon ..................................................................3-8
Figure 3-8. Setup Icon ................................................................................................3-9
Figure 3-9. Setup Window ..........................................................................................3-9
Figure 3-10. Printer Select Window (Add Port) ..........................................................3-10
Figure 3-11. ADDPORT Window (Epson Connection) ...............................................3-11
Figure 3-12. Epson Spool Manager Queue Setup Window .......................................3-11
Figure 3-13. ADDPORT Window ................................................................................3-12
Figure 3-14. Add Printer Wizard Window (Manufacturer and Model of Printer) .........3-12
Figure 3-15. Add Printer Wizard Window (Driver Installation) ....................................3-13
Figure 3-16. Add Printer Wizard Window (Printer Name) ..........................................3-14
Figure 3-17. Add Printer Wizard Window (Print Test Page) .......................................3-15
Figure 3-18. Add Port Window (Setup Complete) ......................................................3-16
Figure 3-19. FirstGear Introductory Window ..............................................................3-17
Figure 3-20. “Admin Installation” Option Window .......................................................3-18
Figure 3-21. NETGEAR Print Server Software Installation Window ..........................3-19
Figure 3-22. Choose Destination Location Window ...................................................3-20

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Figure 3-23. Select Program Folder Window .............................................................3-21
Figure 3-24. Setup Complete Window .......................................................................3-22
Figure 3-25. Install From Disk Window .......................................................................3-23
Figure 3-26. Firstgear for Print Server Icon ................................................................3-24
Figure 3-27. Firstgear for Print Server Window ..........................................................3-25
Figure 3-28. NETGEAR Print Server Administration Program Window .....................3-26
Figure 3-29. TCP/IP Menu .........................................................................................3-27
Figure 4-1. FirstGear Introductory Window ................................................................4-2
Figure 4-2. User PC Installation Option Window ........................................................4-3
Figure 4-3. NETGEAR Print Server Software Installation Window ............................4-4
Figure 4-4. Choose Destination Location Window .....................................................4-5
Figure 4-5. Select Program Folder Window ...............................................................4-6
Figure 4-6. Setup Complete Window .........................................................................4-7
Figure 4-7. Firstgear for Print Server Icon ..................................................................4-8
Figure 4-8. Firstgear for Print Server Setup Icon .......................................................4-9
Figure 4-9. Setup Window ..........................................................................................4-9
Figure 4-10. Printer Select Window (Add Port) ..........................................................4-10
Figure 4-11. ADDPORT Window (Epson Connection) ...............................................4-10
Figure 4-12. Epson Spool Manager Queue Setup Window .......................................4-11
Figure 4-13. Add Port Window (Added port successfully) ..........................................4-12
Figure 4-14. Add Printer Wizard Window (Add Ports) ................................................4-12
Figure 4-15. Add Printer Wizard Window (Manufacturer and Model of Printer) .........4-13
Figure 4-16. Add Printer Wizard Window (Printer Name) ..........................................4-14
Figure 4-17. Add Printer Wizard Window (Sharing Ports Screen) .............................4-15
Figure 4-18. Add Printer Wizard Window (Print Test Page) .......................................4-16
Figure 4-19. Printer Select Window (End Setup) .......................................................4-17
Figure 4-20. FirstGear Introductory Window ..............................................................4-18
Figure 4-21. Admin Installation Option Window .........................................................4-19
Figure 4-22. NETGEAR Print Server Software Installation Window ..........................4-20
Figure 4-23. Choose Destination Location Window ...................................................4-21
Figure 4-24. Select Program Folder Window .............................................................4-22
Figure 4-25. Setup Complete Window .......................................................................4-23
Figure 4-26. Install From Disk Window .......................................................................4-24
Figure 4-27. Firstgear for Print Server Icon ................................................................4-25

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Figure 4-28. Firstgear for Print Server Window ..........................................................4-26
Figure 4-29. NETGEAR Print Server Administration Program Window .....................4-27
Figure 4-30. TCP/IP Menu .........................................................................................4-28
Figure 7-1. NETGEAR Print Server Administration Program .....................................7-2
Figure 7-2. FirstGear Setup Utility Quick Setup Screen .............................................7-3
Figure 7-3. System Menu Tab Window ......................................................................7-5
Figure 7-4. NetWare PServer Tab Window ................................................................7-7
Figure 7-5. NetWare RPrinter Tab Window ................................................................7-9
Figure 7-6. TCP/IP Menu Tab Window .....................................................................7-10
Figure 7-7. Logical Port Menu Tab Window .............................................................7-12
Figure B-1. Three Main Address Classes .................................................................. B-2
Figure B-2. Example of Subnetting a Class B Address ............................................. B-4
Figure D-1. Create NDPS Manager Object Window ..................................................D-2
Figure D-2. Create Printer Agent Window .................................................................D-3
Figure D-3. Configure Port Handler Window .............................................................D-4
Figure E-1. NETGEAR Print Server IP Address Configuration .................................. E-2

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Tables xv
Tables
Table 1-1. LED Descriptions ....................................................................................1-3
Table 2-1. Cable Selection and Normal/Uplink Push Button Settings ......................2-2
Table 3-1. Fields and Descriptions for TCP/IP Configuration .................................3-28
Table 4-1. Fields and Descriptions for TCP/IP Configuration .................................4-29
Table 4-2. Add a Spooled LPR Printer Fields ........................................................4-30
Table 4-3. Add LPR Compatible Printer Fields .......................................................4-31
Table 5-1. PSERVER Mode Printer Number Mapping ..............................................5-5
Table 5-2. RPRINTER Mode Printer Name Mapping ...............................................5-8
Table 5-3. Logical Printer Configuration Entries .....................................................5-23
Table 6-1. FTP Files in the Directory .......................................................................6-8
Table 6-2. FTP Commands ......................................................................................6-8
Table 6-3. Sample Commands for Using LPD on System V ..................................6-11
Table 6-4. Sample Commands for Using LPD on BSD ...........................................6-13
Table 6-5. Socket Number Definitions ....................................................................6-14
Table 7-1. Control Buttons on All Menu Tabs ............................................................7-4
Table 7-2. System Menu Tab Fields ..........................................................................7-6
Table 7-3. NetWare PSERVER Menu Tab Fields ....................................................7-7
Table 7-4. NetWare RPrinter Menu Tab Fields ........................................................7-9
Table 7-5. TCP/IP Menu Tab Fields ........................................................................7-11
Table 7-6. Logical Port Menu Tab Fields ................................................................7-13
Table 7-7. Advanced Print Server Configuration Menu Bar Selections ..................7-14
Table 7-8. Printer Menu Options ............................................................................7-14
Table 7-9. PSCONFIG Program Options ...............................................................7-15

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Table 7-10. NetWare Print Server Mode Fields .......................................................7-17
Table 7-11. TCP/IP Configuration Fields .................................................................7-18
Table 7-12. NetBEUI Configuration Fields ................................................................7-19
Table 7-13. Parameters and Definitions for Logical Printer Configuration ...............7-20
Table 7-14. Parameters and Definitions for PSERVER Mode ..................................7-22
Table 7-15. Parameters and Definitions for RPRINTER Mode ................................7-24
Table B-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet ................................. B-5
Table B-2. Netmask Formats ................................................................................... B-5
Table C-1. Configuration Settings ............................................................................C-1
Table C-2. CONFIG File Line Numbers ....................................................................C-3
Table E-1. IP Configuration Settings ........................................................................ E-1

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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR™Model PS104 Print Server, Model PS105
Print Server, or Model PS110 Print Server.
Supporting multiple protocols and operating systems, these print servers provide an effective
solution for networked PCs to connect to the same printer, processing and trafficking printing
requests to any parallel device. These print servers are fast and easy to set up with FirstGear™, a
NETGEAR software configuration program.
Purpose
This guide describes how to set up the Model PS104 Print Server, Model PS105 Print Server, and
Model PS110 Print Server. If your network is operating in a Microsoft environment and you are
using MicrosoftWindows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT, refer to the Model PS104/PS105/
PS110 Print Server Quick Installation Guide (NETGEAR part number M1-PS100NA-1).
However, this guide provides you with further reference information.
In this guide, the Model PS104 Print Server, the Model PS105 Print Server, and the Model PS110
Print Server are referred to collectively as the Model PS104/PS105/PS110 Series of print servers
or just the print server. Each model is referred to specifically when features or functions are unique
to that particular model.
Audience
To configure and install the print server, you should have the following background and
experience:
• Working knowledge of basic network management concepts and terminology
• Working knowledge of tools and procedures to install and operate electronic equipment

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Conventions
This section describes the conventions used in this guide.
Special Message Formats
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Use of Enter, Type, and Press
This guide uses “enter,” “type,” and “press” to describe the following actions:
• When you read “enter,” type the text and press the Enter key.
• When you read “type,” type the text, but do not press the Enter key.
• When you read “press,” press only the alphanumeric or named key.
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Caution: This format is used to highlight information that will help you prevent
equipment failure or loss of data.
Warning: This format is used to highlight material involving possibility of injury or
equipment damage.
Danger: This format is used to alert you that you may incur an electrical shock by
mishandling equipment.

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Other Conventions
This guide uses the following additional conventions:
italics Book titles and UNIX file, command, and directory names.
Initial Caps Menu titles and window and button names.
Related Publication
If you are using Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT, and have a network card
installed with the NetBEUI protocol, refer to the Model PS104/Model PS105/Model PS110 Print
Server Installation Guide (document part number M1-PS100NA-1). This guide provides
instructions for installing the print servers by using the FirstGear Utility, a program developed by
NETGEAR for fast and easy device configuration.