HP Print Server Appliance 4250 manual Connect the Cables, Configure the IP Settings

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Step 1: Connect the Cables

Connecting the cables is a 3-step process:

1.Rackmount the PSA (optional). A rackmount kit is shipped with the PSA for mounting it into an industry-standard rack or server cabinet. Follow the instructions in the kit for mounting.

2.Plug in the network cable. The network connection for the PSA (located at the rear of the PSA) will automatically sense your network speed and sync up to that speed. This is non-configurable. The PSA runs at 10mb (10 BaseT) or 100 mb (100 BaseT). The LEDs on the back of the PSA (near the RJ-45 connector) indicate the current speed. The PSA also detects whether your network connection is capable of running at full- or half-duplex.

3.Plug in the power cable to the back of the PSA and turn it on by pressing the Power button on the front panel.

Step 2: Configure the IP Settings

The PSA must have an IP address before it can complete its boot up cycle and route print jobs properly. If your network uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), the PSA obtains an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway automatically. Go to Step 3.

If a DHCP server does not respond, the PSA displays a message asking you to manually configure the IP address. Manual IP configuration of the PSA is accomplished through the front panel buttons and the LCD display. Press the checkmark on the front of the PSA to start entering the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

After the PSA is configured with the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, additional configuration information can be entered through the web interface.

Step 3: Access the PSA’s Web Interface

You must use Microsoft ® Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or greater) or higher), or Netscape Navigator (version 6 or greater) to access the web interface for the PSA.

Point your browser to the PSA by typing the PSA’s IP address. You will be prompted to type a user name and password. The default user name (admin) and default password (admin) can be used.

The PSA’s Overview page (Figure 2) is displayed with the PSA’s configuration information, including the default PSA name, IP settings, and firmware version.

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Contents Overview Description of the HP Print Server ApplianceConnect the Cables Configure the IP SettingsAccess the PSA’s Web Interface Configure Tcpip Network Settings Overview Page for the PSAConfigure Microsoft Network Settings Microsoft Network SettingsPage Set-up Administrator Accounts Configure Print Shares and DriversPrint Share List Summary For More Information