HP 620n Fast Ethernet Print Server manual Network Protocols, Network Addresses

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Note that peer-to-peer printing can be configured on a client-server network. For example, a small workgroup might use peer-to-peer printing even though it is connected to an enterprise-wide client-server network.

Network Protocols

Regardless of the network type (client-server or peer-to-peer), your computers and printers must use a common language,

or “network protocol” to communicate with each other. The most common protocols are IPX (Internet Packet Exchange), made popular by Novell NetWare networks, and TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), made popular by the Internet. The HP Jetdirect print server supports these and other popular network protocols.

Network Addresses

Each device, such as a printer, on a network must be identified by a unique address. Networks with devices that have the same address will cause communication failures. If your network is small, preventing duplicate addresses is relatively easy. But for large networks, a significant effort must be made to prevent duplicate addresses.

Network addresses are typically stored on the device. The way addresses are assigned to each device depends on the network protocols used on the network:

If the device supports operation on an IPX network, assigning an address is relatively easy – it’s done automatically.

If the device supports operation on an IP network, assigning an address may be more complex, especially for large networks where communications with other networks is desired. In addition, there may be many additional IP parameters that need to be assigned and stored on the device.

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Contents HP Jetdirect Print Server Page Setup Guide HP Jetdirect Print Server Model 620n EIO Applicable Products Table of Contents HP Jetdirect Solutions Summary Introduction HP Jetdirect EIO Print ServerTypical HP Jetdirect Print Server Installation What You Need For Help Product Accessibility Installation Procedures Verify Printer Operation Remove Power to Printer, Install the Hardware RJ-45Verify Jetdirect Print Server Operation See in this guide for link configuration If Required, Configure Jetdirect With Your Network Settings Configuration ToolsMenus Adding a Printer to Your System Configuration Add the Printer to Your Network Server or SystemInstallation Procedures Client-Server Networks Unix Networks Troubleshooting Tools HP Jetdirect Configuration 10/100Base-TX Link ConfigurationLink-Speed LEDs On Autonegotiation is enabled, or OFF Autonegotiation is disabled, 10/100TXConfiguration has been manually set Port SelectResetting to Factory Defaults Controlling Network ProtocolsEnabling or Disabling Network Protocols Troubleshooting Tools Peer-to-Peer printing Client-Server printingNetwork Protocols Network AddressesSetting Up Your Network Printer Introduction to Network Printing HP Jetdirect Solutions Summary Tools Overview Embedded HP Jetdirect servicesSupported Network Protocols TCP/IPIPX/SPX DLC/LLCHP Installation Software HP Jetdirect Solutions Summary HP Jetdirect EIO Control Panel Menus Introduction Classic Control Panel CFG TCP/IP= CFG IPX/SPX= CFG LINK=WEB= HttpsGraphical Control Panel TCP/IP EnableHost Name Config MethodDhcp Release Dhcp RenewSettings Default IPManual Primary DNSIPX/SPX Enable Appltalk EnableDLC/LLC Enable Proxy ServerReset SecureWEB SecurityHP Jetdirect EIO Control Panel Menus Specifications and Regulatory Statements Electromagnetic For EU immunity compliance, seeRegulatory Statements FCC StatementsEuropean Community This equipment complies with Australian EMC requirementsWarranty Service HP Product Duration of Limited WarrantyYour Authorized Dealer HP Support and Service HP Support Online Firmware UpgradesHP Support By Phone Page 620SGEN