Chapter 4 Unix PrintNet Configuration
Using ARP
To configure the Ethernet Interface with its TCP/IP settings using a manual “arp” command, the syntax is:
arp -s ipaddress ethernetaddress
For the “aix” command, the syntax is:
aix -s ether ipaddress Mac_address
To use either of these commands:
1.Log on to a Unix station as superuser or root. This station must be located on the same subnet as the PrintNet since ARP is limited to subnets.
2.Find the Ethernet address for the PrintNet by printing a configuration or reading it from the control panel. It must be entered as part of this procedure.
3.Use the “arp” command to add an entry into the Unix station ARP table for this PrintNet. Here is the most common syntax for this command:
arp -s ipaddress ethernetaddress
Example for Microsoft TCP stacks:
arp -s 192.75.11.9 00:80:72:07:00:60
This example specifies a PrintNet using IP address 192.75.11.9 and Ethernet address 00:80:72:07:00:60.
4. Verify that the ARP entry was properly applied.
arp -a
You should see an entry in the listed ARP table with the IP address and Ethernet address specified in Step 3.
5.Try to “ping” this IP address to see if the PrintNet can be seen on your network.
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