Philips 5900 user manual Section, About this Manual, Supported Environments, About Axis

Introduction

Section 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 5900. This product has been developed to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to shared printer resources.

The AXIS 5900 can be installed either as an IEEE 802.11b wireless print server or as an Ethernet attached print server.

About this Manual

This manual is applicable for the AXIS 5900 with firmware version 7.00 or higher, providing introductory information as well as detailed instructions on how to set up and manage the print server in various network environments. It is intended for everyone involved in installing and managing the print server. To fully benefit from this manual, you should be familiar with basic networking principles.

These instructions are based on the settings in a new and unconfigured print server. To reload the default parameters, you can perform a Factory Default, which will restore most of the settings. See “Performing a Factory Default” on page 134.

Supported Environments

•Windows

•NetWare

•Macintosh

•OS/2

•UNIX/Linux

About Axis

Axis increases the value of network solutions. The company is an innovative market leader in network video and print servers. Axis' products and solutions are focused on applications such as security, surveillance, remote monitoring and document management. The products are based on in-house developed chip technology, which is also sold to third parties.

Axis was founded in 1984 and is listed on the Stockholmsbörsen (XSSE:AXIS). Axis operates globally with offices in 14 countries and in cooperation with distributors, system integrators and OEM partners in 70 countries. Markets outside Sweden account for more than 95 % of sales. Information about Axis can be found at www.axis.com

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