I

N S T A L L A T I O N

Chapter 2

2.1 Installation Requirements

Before installing FastPort, make sure you have the following:

MIL-3200X series FastPort

Power supply

Use a switchable power supply, such as the MIL-16DT desk-top power adapter included with FastPort. Set for 120 VAC in the continental USA (Default is 220 VAC)

Appropriate Ethernet cabling, which may include T- connectors, terminators, external transceivers, or MAUs

Serial or parallel printers with cabling

2.2Installing FastPort

To install the MIL-3200X FastPort print server.

1.Record the Ethernet address (located on the bottom of the unit) for future reference

2.Attach the Ethernet cabling, including:

MIL-3210X supports 10BASE-T cabling directly; use category 5 (CAT 5) unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling.

MIL-3220X supports 10BASE2 cabling directly; use thin net cabling.

MIL-3230X supports 10BASE-FL cabling directly; use multi-mode or single-mode fiber cabling.

Note: Install a micro module for any other type of network connection, refer to Chapter 3.

3.Refer to Table 2-1 to select an operating mode with the front panel switches.

2-2

MIL-3200X Series of FastPort Print Servers

Page 12
Image 12
Digi MIL-3200X manual Installation Requirements, Installing FastPort