Black Box LE3700A-R2 manual EPS Configuration, Server Characteristics

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ETHERNET PRINT SERVER

6. EPS Configuration

In many cases, you may not need to configure the EPS to use it as a print server. Using NetWare and AppleTalk is especially simple. To print using LAT and TCP/IP, you may need to follow some of the setup instructions listed below.

You can configure the EPS either via a terminal attached to the serial port or via a network login. See Appendix D for details on logging into the EPS from the network.

This manual discusses configuration in two parts. The first is for parameters that are common to all protocols, such as the server name, passwords, serial and parallel port configuration, and service settings. The second section covers each individual protocol and discusses both settable parameters and the various SHOW commands that monitor the server’s counters and status.

You must be a privileged user to change the server and service parameters. The default privileged password on the EPS is “SYSTEM;” you can change it with the SET/DEFINE SERVER PRIVILEGED PASSWORD command.

You can restore factory defaults on the EPS via the command line or the configuration DIP switches. From the command line, “INIT FACTORY” will restore the factory settings. To use the DIP switches, simply reboot the EPS with the SW4 switch in the “FACTORY NVR” position, and then change it back to the “NORMAL” setting after the EPS is running. Returning to factory defaults will erase all configuration information except the unit’s hardware address, so you may need to reconfigure the unit.

There is a fundamental difference between the SET and DEFINE commands. SET commands take effect immediately, but are not permanent. DEFINE commands are permanent, but do not take effect until you restart the system. A restart is a server reboot for DEFINE SERVER and DEFINE SERVICE commands or a port logout for DEFINE PORT and DEFINE PRINTER commands. The SAVE command will take all current settings and make them permanent. Likewise, SHOW shows current characteristics, while LIST displays the characteristics that will take effect after a restart.

6.1 Server Characteristics

In general, you do not need to change server characteristics. The only exceptions to this are LAT and TCP/IP parameters:

You may need to adjust timers (SET SERVER KEEPALIVE, MULTICAST, RETRANSMIT LIMIT, etc.) for your network.

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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
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