Printronix Integrated Network Interface Card Installation Configuration, Configuration Tools

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Configuration

Installation

The NIC provides an RJ-45 connector for 10/100Base-T (UTP) networks.

Connecting To The Network

To attach the NIC to a network, plug the network cable into the NIC connector.

Configuration Tools

There are two parts to a NIC setup:

•Configuring the NIC so it can be seen on the network. This involves network-related settings (e.g., an IP address within TCP/IP environments) configured through the built-in command shell, npsh, or from the control panel.

•Configuring a host with a new printer so it knows how to send data to the NIC. Just being able to see the printer on the network does not mean you can automatically print to it. A host has to be told where to send the data.

NOTE: Some network environments do not require any network settings to be configured on the NIC. However, all network setups require configuration on the host end.

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