Chapter 5 Unix NIC Configuration
Unix NIC Configuration
There are mandatory settings needed before the print server can be detected on the network, as well as some additional optional settings. This section offers alternative methods for configuring your NIC and mentions some of the more common optional settings available.
Mandatory
Since TCP/IP is used, the NIC must be configured with a minimum of an IP address and subnet mask before it can be seen on the network. To configure these options, see “Configuration Tools” on page 21.
Optional
Additional settings, like routing entries, can be configured allowing for communication across subnets.
Configuration of the NIC can be done from the control panel or through host commands. To configure these options, see “Configuration Tools” on page 21.
Using ARP
To configure the Ethernet Interface with its TCP/IP settings using a manual arp command, the syntax is:
arp
For the aix command, the syntax is:
aix
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 NIC since ARP is limited to subnets.
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