Using the Ethernet Card
this once, at the time of installation. However, as with all Novell remote printers, the card’s print speed is slower in Remote Printer mode than in Print Server mode.
The main advantage of Remote Printer mode is that connection to a file server is not required, making this mode desirable in installations with limited available file server connections. Each NetWare print server can support up to 16 printers and requires only one file server connection.
Using Auto Print Server/Remote Printer
Mode
In Auto Print Server/Remote Printer mode, the Ethernet card provides automatic switching between print server and remote printer operation, depending on network conditions. If the Ethernet card has the same name as the main Novell print server on your network, it detects the presence of the print server and operates as a remote printer. If your primary print server is unavailable, the Ethernet card automatically switches modes to provide print server backup.
To use the Ethernet card as a print server/remote printer, you must set it up as both a print server and a remote printer. As a print server, the Ethernet card requires a connection to a file server. As a remote printer, the Ethernet card emulates a workstation running Novell’s RPRINTER program.
Changing the Routing Protocol for
NetWare 4.x
If you are using NetWare 4.x, you need to set the IPX routing protocol to RIP/SAP Only so the Ethernet card is able to log in to the server. Follow these steps:
1.Start the NetWare 4.x server.
2.At the server prompt, type load install.