NetComm NP3640 manual Introduction

Section 1 - Introduction

The NetComm Mini Print Server has been designed to provide a simple and efficient network printing solution and allowing one printer to be shared between multiple computers. It is packed with features, including:

■Versatility. The Print Server supports up to four protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI. It features an Ethernet interface ports and operating system support includes Unix, NetWare (NDPS LPR printing), and Microsoft Windows.

■Easy Installation. The Print Server makes adding printers or plotters to your network simple. The auto-sensing feature on the LAN interface means that there is no need to set jumpers or perform software configuration to select the network interface used.

■Easy Setup. A number of utility programs are supplied to simplify setup. For Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP users, the BiAdmin program makes it easy to configure the Print Server for a variety of network and server configurations.

■Web-based Interface. The Web-based interface provides an easy method of configuration in TCP/IP networks to every model.

■Compact Size. This allows the Print Server to be used even where space is limited.

■Remote Management Tools. A variety of software tools are provided. In most environments, both the Print Server and attached bi-directional printers can be configured remotely.

■SNMP Support. The Print Server can act as a SNMP agent, with it own MIB. This allows TCP/IP users to monitor, configure and troubleshoot the Print Server using their existing SNMP management tools.

■Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support. Some Print Server models can act as an IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) Server, allowing clients, suppliers, colleagues and others to print to your printer from anywhere on the Internet. Windows IPP Client software is also supplied.

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