Axis Communications 540/640 manual Main Features

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Section 1: Introduction

Macintosh The printer connected to the AXIS 540+/542+ will appear as a Environment (AXIS LaserWriter printer connected to an AppleTalk network. Once

540+/542+ only) selected from the Chooser window in the Apple menu, the printers can be accessed in the same manner as any other LaserWriter.

Main Features

Reliability The AXIS 540/640 hardware provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the proven AXIS ETRAX chip that comprises an integrated 32 bit RISC processor and associated network controllers.

Flexibility It supports NetWare, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, OS/2, Macintosh, and UNIX simultaneously, and five different print methods in the TCP/IP environment.

Speed The AXIS ETRAX chip has been specifically designed for LAN products and benefits users with a significantly faster throughput than

adirect PC-to-printer connection. The AXIS 540/640 has a sustained data throughput of up to 390 kbytes per second. It also supports high speed Centronics communication such as Hewlett-Packard Fast Mode, High Speed and IBM Fast Byte is supported.

Easy to Install Without being a computer expert you can install the AXIS 540/640 in minutes, allowing you to quickly realise the benefits afforded by workgroup printing. The AXIS NetPilot installation software includes a user friendly installation wizard. Together with the axinstall script for UNIX workstations this allows installation into all of the AXIS 540/640 networking environments.

For TCP/IP networks your favourite Web browser may also act as a convenient configuration tool. Links provided within the AXIS 540/640 Web pages allow modification of the configuration parameters and quick access to useful information.

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Contents About Axis PrefaceAbout this manual Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC notices Trademark acknowledgementsTable of Contents Appendix C Appendix aAppendix B 105Introduction How it Works Web Where to use it Windows Environments OS/2 Environments Unix Environment NprinterMain Features Introduction Introduction Basic Installation Checking and Identifying the HardwareOptional accessories Axis 540/542 Connectors Axis 640/642 Connectors STPConnecting Printers to the Axis 540/640 Connecting the Axis 540/542 to the Ethernet Network Connecting the Axis 640/642 to the Token Ring Network Basic Set Up of the Network Basic Set Up with Axis NetPilot, on Setting Up NetWareWeb Based Management Basic Set Up with Axis NetPilot Environment Basic Installation Basic Set Up for TCP/IP Before you startHost Name Your Host TableBasic Installation Axis 540/542 Ethernet Print Server Axis 640/642 Token Ring Print Server Type the following command Arp -s ether host name 00408c100086 temp Node address host name Example for Axis 540/542 /Ethernet Using Dhcp in Windows Setting Up NetWare Set Up using the Axis NetPilotPrint Servers Axis NetPilot NetWare Network Environment window Axis NetPilot Connect NetWare Print Queues window Property Page showing general parameters to be set Advantages LimitationsAxis NetPilot’s Monitoring Window Other NetWare Configuration Methods NetWare Print Layout with corresponding summary information Axis 540+/542+ NetWare Configuration Setting Up Windows Installation Using Axis Print Utility for WindowsSetting Up Windows Windows Windows for Workgroups Setting Up Windows Setting Up Windows Windows Setting Up Windows Windows NT Windows NT LPD Printing Setting Up Windows Other Windows Configuration Methods Setting Up OS/2 Installation Using Axis Print Utility for OS/2Axis 540/640 User’s Manual Integrating your Axis 540/640 into the OS/2 Environment Create a Print Queue OS/2 version OS/2 WarpSetting Up OS/2 Other OS/2 Configuration Methods Setting Up OS/2 Setting Up Macintosh Installation Using the Chooser WindowChoosing a Printer Setting Up Macintosh Setting Up Macintosh Other Macintosh Configuration Methods Binary YES Binarytype TbcpAxis 540+/542+ AppleTalk Configuration Setting Up Unix Installation in the Unix EnvironmentFtp salesdept Sh axinstall Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks AdvantagesPros a Limitations Reverse Telnet Other Unix Systems OS/2 Systems Logical Printer Changes to data Result PR5AFT PR1STR 0A 02 0D 0A PR1FILT. None PR2FILT. Postscr PR3FILT. Autops PostScript conversion on Read-back of information Using Telnet with the Axis 540/640 Telnet salesdept TryingRoot account Status using Telnet Using Snmp for Remote Monitoring Setting Up Unix Other Unix Configuration Methods Setting Up Unix Web Based Management Accessing the Web Pages Axis 540/542 Home Enhanced Http Management Services Axis 540/640 User’s Manual Web Based Management Appendix a The Test Button Axis 540/640 User’s Manual Editing the Configuration Parameters Appendix B The Parameter ListPut config Config Config File Net Mask e.g .255.255.0 for class C, 0.0.0.0 for auto-sense100 Axis 540/640 User’s Manual 101 102 Axis 540/640 User’s Manual 103 104 Obtaining the Updated Software Appendix C Updating the SoftwareSoftware Upgrade Upgrading the SoftwareNetwork using FTP 108 Supported Protocols Appendix D Technical SpecificationsSupported Systems HardwareAttachments Logical ConnectionSecurity Approvals 112 Appendix E How To Contact Axis Axis Offices Axis Communications ABJapan Axis Communications K.K Southeast Asia, 51 Thomson Road116 Index DefroutNetmask Axis 540/640 User’s Manual 119