Axis Communications 540/640 manual Connecting the Axis 640/642 to the Token Ring Network

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Section 2: Basic Installation

Connecting the AXIS 640/642 to the Token Ring Network

Caution MDO NOT connect or disconnect the network cabling while the AXIS 640/642 is powered on.

1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the AXIS 640/642 external power supply.

2. Note the AXIS 640/642 serial number found on the underside label of the print server. You need this number during the network configuration.

3.Slide the Ring Speed switch towards 4 or 16 depending on the ring speed of your network.

4.Connect your AXIS 640/642 to the network using an STP (Media Type 1) or UTP (Media Type 3) cable.

5.Switch on the printer and connect the external power supply to the AXIS 640/642.

6.Successful connection of the AXIS 640/642 to your network will be confirmed by the intermittent flashing of the Network Indicator.

7.You are now ready to install your server onto your network using one of the methods detailed in the Installation Guide, on page 20. By commencing with your preferred installation method, you can further verify that your AXIS 640/642 is properly connected to your network.

Notes: ❏ Each AXIS 640/642 Print Server is pre-configured with a unique Node Address that is identical to the serial number. This can be changed using the AXIS NetPilot, or any standard Web browser, if so required.

❏It is recommended that you use screened or foiled Media Type 3 cabling for 16 Mbit networks and not standard UTP cabling.

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Contents About Axis PrefaceAbout this manual Trademark acknowledgements Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC noticesTable of Contents 105 Appendix aAppendix B Appendix CIntroduction How it Works Web Where to use it Nprinter Windows Environments OS/2 Environments Unix EnvironmentMain Features Introduction Introduction Checking and Identifying the Hardware Basic InstallationOptional accessories Axis 540/542 Connectors STP Axis 640/642 ConnectorsConnecting 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 with Axis NetPilot, on Setting Up NetWare Basic Set Up of the NetworkWeb Based Management Basic Set Up with Axis NetPilot Environment Basic Installation Before you start Basic Set Up for TCP/IPYour Host Table Host NameBasic 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 Set Up using the Axis NetPilot Setting Up NetWarePrint Servers Axis NetPilot NetWare Network Environment window Axis NetPilot Connect NetWare Print Queues window Property Page showing general parameters to be set Limitations AdvantagesAxis NetPilot’s Monitoring Window Other NetWare Configuration Methods NetWare Print Layout with corresponding summary information Axis 540+/542+ NetWare Configuration Installation Using Axis Print Utility for Windows Setting Up 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 Installation Using Axis Print Utility for OS/2 Setting Up OS/2Axis 540/640 User’s Manual Create a Print Queue OS/2 version OS/2 Warp Integrating your Axis 540/640 into the OS/2 EnvironmentSetting Up OS/2 Other OS/2 Configuration Methods Setting Up OS/2 Installation Using the Chooser Window Setting Up MacintoshChoosing a Printer Setting Up Macintosh Setting Up Macintosh Binary YES Binarytype Tbcp Other Macintosh Configuration MethodsAxis 540+/542+ AppleTalk Configuration Installation in the Unix Environment Setting Up UnixFtp salesdept Sh axinstall Advantages Print Methods on TCP/IP NetworksPros 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 Telnet salesdept Trying Using Telnet with the Axis 540/640Root 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 Appendix B The Parameter List Editing the Configuration ParametersPut config Config Net Mask e.g .255.255.0 for class C, 0.0.0.0 for auto-sense Config File100 Axis 540/640 User’s Manual 101 102 Axis 540/640 User’s Manual 103 104 Appendix C Updating the Software Obtaining the Updated SoftwareUpgrading the Software Software UpgradeNetwork using FTP 108 Hardware Appendix D Technical SpecificationsSupported Systems Supported ProtocolsAttachments Logical ConnectionSecurity Approvals 112 Appendix E How To Contact Axis Axis Communications AB Axis OfficesSoutheast Asia, 51 Thomson Road Japan Axis Communications K.K116 Defrout IndexNetmask Axis 540/640 User’s Manual 119