Xerox XNIC-T'RING User manual

Chapter 1
Chapter 1: Introduction ❖1-1
Introduction Chapter1
Overview ............................................................................... 1-3
Document Conventions ........................................................ 1-3
The XNIC-ENET .................................................................... 1-4
The XNIC-TRING .................................................................. 1-4
Before You Begin .................................................................. 1-6
Important Information ......................................................... 1-7
Locating the Ethernet Hardware Address .............................. 1-7
Ethernet Hardware Address ............................................... 1-8
Serial Number ................................................................... 1-8
XNIC-ENET Server Name ................................................... 1-8
Locating the Token Ring Hardware Address .......................... 1-9
Token Ring Hardware Address ........................................ 1-10
Serial Number ................................................................. 1-10
Token Ring Speed ........................................................... 1-10
XNIC-TRING Server Name ............................................... 1-10
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Introduction
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Installation of the XNIC ...................................................... 1-11
Configuration Sheets .......................................................... 1-11
Printing the Network Interface Configuration ..................... 1-11
Default Configuration ......................................................... 1-12
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Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction ❖1-3
Overview Congratulations on using the Xerox Network Interface Card
(XNIC) to connect your Xerox DocuPrint 4517 and/or 4520,
4510, and 4505 laser printers to your network environment.
This guide describes the XNIC-ENET and XNIC-TRING
and tells you how to configure either one on your network for
remote printing.
Document
Conventions
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
 Text that is displayed on the screen is presented in
bold typeface, in English only. For example,
node_name.
 Keywords that you enter via the keyboard are presented
in computer typeface. For example, define
server.
 Variables that you enter via the keyboard are presented
in italic typeface. For example, fileserver.
 Function keys are shown in brackets. For example,
<Esc> represents the Escape key and <Ctrl> represents
the Control key.
 Names of pull down screens and menus are capitalized
and printed in a bold typeface. For example, Available
Options menu
 Throughout this document, XNIC pertains to both
XNIC-ENET and XNIC-TRING. We have included
examples for both Ethernet and Token Ring users.
Note
It is not the purpose of this guide to provide instruction in the
general design, configuration, and use of local area networks.
Use of this guide requires a working knowledge of networks
and is therefore intended primarily for network
administrators.
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Introduction
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The XNIC-ENET The XNIC-ENET is an Ethernet interface card that plugs
directly into the printer. Connection to the Ethernet network
may be made using either Thinnet (10base2) cable (which
uses a BNC connector), or unshielded twisted-pair
(UTP/10baseT) cable (which uses an RJ-45 connector). Two
LEDs on the connection panel are visual indicators of network
activity.
The XNIC-TRING The XNIC-TRING is a Token Ring interface card that plugs
directly into the printer. Connection to the Token Ring
network may be made using either shielded twisted pair
(STP) cable (which uses a DB-9 connector), or unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) cable (which uses an RJ-45 connector).
When your printer is attached to a network with the XNIC, it
may be used from virtually any computer on the network. If
more than one system requests a print job at the same time,
the XNIC ensures that each job is printed in the order that it
is received at the XNIC. However, the priority that the XNIC
services print jobs from the different networks can be
changed.
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Overview
Chapter 1: Introduction ❖1-5
The XNIC can currently be used with these popular
operating systems and protocols:
The procedures described in this manual are the most
common and direct approaches for each task. Because many
networks have local modifications or run third-party print
control software, the proper procedures for your specific
network may differ. Also, some of the procedures in this
manual may require the expertise and access privileges of a
system administrator.
Table 1.1 XNIC Operating Systems and Protocols
Network Operating System Protocol
Novell NetWare IPX/SPX, TES
UNIX TCP/IP, LPD, Telnet
AppleTalk EtherTalk, TokenTalk
VAX/VMS (XNIC-ENET only) DECnet LAT
Microsoft LAN Manager TCP/IP, LPD, NetBIOS
IBM LAN Server TCP/IP, LPD, NetBIOS
Microsoft Windows NT TCP/IP, LPD, NetBIOS
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Before You Begin
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Before You
Begin
Before you begin installation, take a moment to verify that
you have received everything listed below:
 XNIC-ENET or XNIC-TRING board in an antistatic bag
XNIC-ENET/TRING Configuration Guide (this book)
 Three 3.5 inch diskettes:
Utilities for: LAN Server, LAN Manager, Novell
NetWare (TES). Three separate utilities on one DOS
formatted diskette.
UNIX Installation Utility diskette (tar format)
 Xerox Port Monitor for Windows NT
 DS/P Kit
 Three 3.5 inch diskettes
 DS/P Guide
 The Xerox 4505/4505ps, 4510/4510ps, 4520/4520mp
Desktop Laser Printers Installation Supplement.
 Instructions on how to install the XNIC on the Xerox 4517
printer are included in the 4517 User Guide.
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Important Information
Chapter 1: Introduction ❖1-7
Important
Information
It is important that you write down the unique Ethernet or
Token Ring hardware address of your XNIC, its serial
number, and server name. You will need this information
during the installation and if you contact Xerox for assistance
or upgrades.
Locating the
Ethernet Hardware
Address
Figure 1.1 shows the location of the Ethernet hardware
address and serial number on the XNIC-ENET.
Figure 1.1 Location of Ethernet hardware address
and serial number
A Serial number
B Ethernet hardware address
C JX1 pins
Caution
Pins 2 and 3 on JX1 must be strapped together for proper
operation of the XNIC-ENET.
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Important Information
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Once the XNIC-ENET is installed, the numbers will not be
easily accessible. We suggest you note them here and on the
back of this guide for later reference.
Ethernet Hardware Address
00-00-C9-_____ _____-_____ _____-_____ _____
Serial Number
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
XNIC-ENET Server Name
Next, enter the last six characters of the Ethernet hardware
address, but without the dashes, in the spaces below. This is
the XNIC-ENETs default print server name:
XNE _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ ______
Note
If your printer came with XNIC-ENET already installed, you
can find the Ethernet Hardware Address on either the Printer
Configuration Sheet or the Network Interface Configuration
For Ethernet sheet. Refer to page 1-11 for instructions on
printing the configuration sheets.
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Important Information
Chapter 1: Introduction ❖1-9
Locating the
Token Ring
Hardware Address
Figures 1.2 and 1.3. show the location of the Token Ring
hardware address, serial number and speed of the
XNIC-TRING.
Figure 1.2 Location of Token Ring hardware address
and serial number
A Serial number
B Token Ring hardware address
Figure 1.3 Location of JX1 and JX2 pins
A JX1 pins
Pins 2 and 3 on JX1 must
be strapped together for
proper operation of the
XNIC-TRING.
B JX2 pins (Token Ring speed)
 Pins 1 and 2 are strapped
together for 4 mbps.
 Pins 2 and 3 are strapped
together for 16 mbps.
This is the default setting.
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Important Information
1-10 ❖XNIC-ENET/TRING Configuration Guide
Once the XNIC-TRING is installed, the numbers will not be
easily accessible. We suggest you note them here and on the
back of this guide for later reference.
Token Ring Hardware Address
00-00-93-_____ _____-_____ _____-_____ _____
Serial Number
_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Token Ring Speed
_____ mbps (4 or 16)
XNIC-TRING Server Name
Next, enter the last six characters of the Token Ring hardware
address, but without the dashes, in the spaces below. This is
the XNIC-TRINGs default print server name:
XNT _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
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