HP J7949E manual TCP/IP Configuration Introduction, Server-Based and Manual TCP/IP Configuration

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TCP/IP Configuration

Introduction

To operate properly on a TCP/IP network, the HP Jetdirect print server must be configured with valid TCP/IP network configuration parameters, such as an IP address that is valid for your network. For general information on TCP/IP networks, see Appendix A.

Server-Based and Manual TCP/IP Configuration

When in a factory-default state and initially powered on, the HP Jetdirect print server will systematically try to obtain its TCP/IP configuration using a server-based method (BOOTP, DHCP, and RARP, described later in this chapter). Up to two minutes are used. If configuration is not successful, a default IP address will be assigned.

The print server may also be configured manually. Manual-based tools include Telnet, a Web browser, the printer control panel, arp and ping commands (when the default IP address is 192.0.0.192), or SNMP-based management software. TCP/IP configuration values assigned manually will be retained when powered off/on.

The print server can be reconfigured to use either server-based or manual configuration of TCP/IP settings at any time.

To identify the IP address that is configured on the print server at any time, see the HP Jetdirect configuration page.

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