NetComm NP3640 manual Introduction

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Section 1 - Introduction

The NetComm Mini Print Server has been designed to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution and allowing one printer to be shared between multiple computers. It is packed with features, including:

■Versatility. The Print Server supports up to four protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI. It features an Ethernet interface ports and operating system support includes Unix, NetWare (NDPS LPR printing), and Microsoft Windows.

■Easy Installation. The Print Server makes adding printers or plotters to your network simple. The auto-sensing feature on the LAN interface means that there is no need to set jumpers or perform software configuration to select the network interface used.

■Easy Setup. A number of utility programs are supplied to simplify setup. For Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP users, the BiAdmin program makes it easy to configure the Print Server for a variety of network and server configurations.

■Web-based Interface. The Web-based interface provides an easy method of configuration in TCP/IP networks to every model.

■Compact Size. This allows the Print Server to be used even where space is limited.

■Remote Management Tools. A variety of software tools are provided. In most environments, both the Print Server and attached bi-directional printers can be configured remotely.

■SNMP Support. The Print Server can act as a SNMP agent, with it own MIB. This allows TCP/IP users to monitor, configure and troubleshoot the Print Server using their existing SNMP management tools.

■Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support. Some Print Server models can act as an IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) Server, allowing clients, suppliers, colleagues and others to print to your printer from anywhere on the Internet. Windows IPP Client software is also supplied.

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Contents Page Contents Introduction Connecting your Mini Print Server Yellow LED Orange LED Description Diagnostic Push ButtonLED Indicators Green LED Red LED DescriptionWeb Based Configuration and Management Configuring your Mini Print ServerConfiguration Methods Advanced Configuration and ManagementProcedure Using the Windows WizardRev YML657 Rev YML657 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server User Guide Configuring your Computers Printing MethodsWhich printing method should I use? Checking your Network Protocols Windows Windows Peer-to-peer Printing Windows 2000/XP SetupRev YML657 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server User Guide Windows 9x/ME Setup Rev YML657 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server User Guide Management Advanced Port Options Windows SMB Printing Printing from MS-DOS Programs Capture SettingsWindows with Server-based Print Queues Choose Standard TCP/IP Port, then click New Port Windows LPR PrintingPrinting AppleTalk SetupAdvanced Setup and Management Macintosh AppleTalkMacintosh OS LPR printing SetupBiAdmin Management Utility InstallationRequirements Rev YML657 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server User Guide Icons Device StatusPrinter Status Configuration UpgradeWizard Menus System Tab ConfigurationTCP/IP Tab AppleTalk Tab NetBEUI Tab Internet Printing Tab Port Tab Physical PortLogical Port NetWare Snmp Tab Preparation Web-Based ManagementConnecting to the Print Server Configuration ScreensServer Status Configure Server AppleTalk NetBEUI Connection TCP/IPRemote Printer Mode Print Server ModeGeneral Rev YML657 Snmp Simple Network Management Protocol Management StationsTrap Receivers Logical Printers Internet Printing Special Features IPP Server ConfigurationInternet Printing Protocol IPP Installing using IPPCLIENT.EXE IPP Client Setup Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/XPIPP Client Configuration Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/NT Installing from the CD-ROMChanging the IPP Port Settings IPP Client Setup Windows 2000/XP Using IPP Printers Internet Print Server Internet Mail PrintingSystem Requirements Mail ServerUser Software Internet Mail Printing ConfigurationInstallation User Software Using the new Port Checking the Printer DriverPrinting through the Internet Trap Receiving Station Settings Configuring the Print Server for SnmpSnmp Settings Management Station SettingsFax TroubleshootingHardware & LAN Problems AppleTalk Macintosh Problem, perform the following steps Novell NetWare Windows Printing Problems Click OK to see the Print Port Configuration screen, as Rev YML657 NP3640 Fast Ethernet Mini Print Server User Guide Adding a TCP/IP Remote Printer Network Server ConfigurationWindows NT Server Preparing for TCP/IP PrintingEnter the appropriate logical printer number. e.g. L1 Windows 2000 Server Configuration Methods Bindery or NDSSetup Wizard Novell NetWareGeneral BiAdminConfiguration Data Other MethodSetup for Ndps NetWare OverviewCreating an Ndps Manager Object Load Ndpsm Creating an Ndps Printer AgentTrademarks and Notices Registering your NetComm ProductUnix Systems Warranty Registration Form Page Limitations of Warranty Product Warranty