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2. Select Add. For the printer type, select Remote Unix (lpd) Queue.
3. Use the following data to complete the resulting dialog.
Field Data Example
Name Enter a name for this printer gw_prn
Spool Directory /var/spool/lpd/printer_name
Where printer_name is the "Name"
entry above.
/var/spool/lpd/gw_prn
File Limit Enter a suitable number. 0 (no limit)
DSL/Cable Router's IP address 192.168.254.254
Remote Host
Note:
If you have made a host file entry, you can use the name from the
host file instead of the IP Address.
Remote Queue Ln
Where n is the Logical Printer number
(L1, L2, L3). Logical Printers can be
configured on the DSL/Cable Router's
Advanced - Printer Port screen.
L1
4. Save this data, and exit the Printer Configuration. Configuration is now completed, and the
printer is now available for use.
Other Unix Systems

Internet Access

• Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the
DSL/Cable Router.
• Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.

Printing Setup

To use LPD printing to the DSL/Cable Router's printer, install an LPD printer using the stan-
dard procedure for your system.
• Use the DSL/Cable Router's IP Address as the location of the remote host
• Use L1, L2, or L3 for the name of the printer on the remote host.
On the DSL/Cable Router, the logical printers (L1, L2, and L3) can be configured on the
Advanced - Printer Port screen. See Printer Port in Chapter 7 for details.