Black Box LE3700A-R2 manual EPS Network Installation

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ETHERNET PRINT SERVER

3. Installation

This chapter covers only the installation of the EPS in the network and attaching the print devices. For details on installing the optional RTEL software or installing a new download image (to re-load the EPS’s code in the Flash-ROMs) see Appendix E.

This section assumes a basic understanding of network installations, and host setup in NetWare, TCP/IP, AppleTalk, or LAT environments. We strongly recommend reading this entire section completely before starting the installation.

1.Unpack the EPS, and check for any damage or abnormal wear.

2.Pick a location for the server. Keep in mind the cabling restrictions discussed in Appendix A.

3.Attach the server to the network, via 10BASE-T cable, transceiver, or AUI cable. Refer to Fig. 3-1.

Thick Ethernet

10BASE-T

Hub

 

 

EPS

Parallel Printer

EPS

 

 

 

 

 

 

MicroVAX™

Parallel Laser

Serial

Macintosh

NetWare Sun

Printer

Printer

File

 

Server

ThinNet

Hub

EPS

Serial

Printer

Fig. 3-1. EPS Network Installation.

You will need to change the DIP switch for AUI (external transceiver) operation. By default, the EPS will use the 10BASE-T (RJ-45) port. See the EPS label for information on changing the switch position.

The EPS must have a valid network connection to boot fully. If it detects a network fault, it will not boot. If you wish to boot the EPS without attaching to your network, you can either connect a terminated transceiver to the AUI port or connect the 10BASE-T port to a disabled port on a hub.

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Contents Ethernet Print Server FCC Statement Ethernet Print Server NOM Statement Trademarks Used in this Manual Contents Contents Specifications Description IntroductionAdditional Software You May Need Protocols SupportedPrinting from the host to the EPS EPS ConfigurationIntroduction EPS Network Installation InstallationInstallation Print Server Screen How Do I Know It’s Working? Power-Up TroubleshootingCode in Flash ROMs is Corrupt NetWare Host Configuration Host ConfigurationAvailable Topics Menu Supervisor Options Menu Available Options Print Queue Information Print Server Information Menu 10. Print Server Info/Status Screen TCP/IP Host ConfigurationTo the /etc/hosts file, Optional Rtel Functionality AppleTalk Host ConfigurationLAT Host Configuration Can also be set up as Troubleshooting the Printing Process Host Configuration Ethernet Print Server Protocol Overview TCP/IP NetWareAppleTalk LAT Protocol Overview Server Characteristics EPS ConfigurationEPS Configuration PasswordsService Settings Port CharacteristicsEPS Configuration TCP/IP Configuration NetWare ConfigurationAppleTalk Configuration LAT Configuration Ethernet Print Server Reverse Telnet Background UNIX/RTEL Host SetupEthernet Print Server Installation Procedure Installing the Reverse Telnet SoftwareReverse Telnet for Unsupported Unix Machines Setting up the Rtel Interfaces Creating Rtel Print Queues Queuename server Service Passwd options Deleting Rtel Print Queues Option Description Usage Creating Rtel Pseudo-DevicesQueueing with the Rtel Software Rtel Troubleshooting Connecting to a Specific Port Using Telnet RJ12 Or MMJ Appendix a RJ-45 Adapter PinoutAppendix a RJ-45 Adapter Pinout Network/Cable Limits Appendix B Cable LimitsSerial Cables Parallel CablesConnections and Termination Appendix C Power-Up TestsLED Patterns LED State Meaning Appendix C Power-Up Tests Appendix D Network Logins Appendix D Network Logins Appendix E Quick-Start Guide Appendix E Quick-Start Guide Ethernet Print Server Page Copyright 2002. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved

LE3700A-R2 specifications

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