IBM 6500 manual Npsh unitname

Chapter 6 Novell Host Configuration

npsh.exe performs the following:

npsh nvplist

Lists all of the Ethernet Interface devices on the network; each name is in the following format:

•For the Ethernet Adapter, the default is M_xxxxxx

where xxxxxx represents the last six digits of the network adapter's Ethernet address (e.g., M_091C1A). This is regardless of whether it is configured as a PSERVER or as an RPRINTER.

npsh <unitname>

Starts a Telnet-like session with the named print server, allowing you to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the unit with the built-in command set.

npsh <unitname> <command>

Initiates a single command with guest access only to the unit instead of entering into a complete session.

To communicate with the unit using npsh.exe:

1.From a DOS prompt on a Novell workstation, begin an npsh session with the unit:

npsh unitname

Starts a Telnet-like session with the named print server with guest access only.

2.To obtain root access to the unit, type: supervisor

A standard login screen displays prompting you for the login name and password.

3.Log in to the unit as root user:

root

NOTE: Root users require the use of a password as configured in the unit user list.

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