Chapter 1 Overview
What Special Features Are Available?

NIC offers an extensive list of features including:

•built-in HTML forms for easy cross-platform configuration

•availability of remote management software

•a detailed and easy-to-use command shell built-in to the firmware

•multi-level configuration security through passwords, permission levels, and access lists

•WAN-wide communication access

•numerous printer logging methods (e.g., automatic email) to record printer errors and usage

•remote management through HTML forms, Telnet sessions, rsh/rcmd/remsh commands, SNMP, and pre-defined log methods

•extensive built-in troubleshooting tools

•built-in telnet and ping clients

•configurable memory usage by disabling protocols and destination services

•multiple destinations/queues for versatile printer manipulation and distinct print setups

•header and trailer strings to instruct printers on font, pitch, printing, etc.

•flexible naming conventions

•automatic network connection and frame type sensing

•simultaneous printing across all I/O ports and all supported protocols

•multiple network protocol support

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