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Windows 95/98 Peer-to-Peer Configuration
Overview
The Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems feature
abuilt-in peer-to-peer networking capability that allows network printing without a central file server. TROY XCD print servers support this capability using either the Direct Mode IPX or TCP/IP protocols.
Note: TROY XCD recommends using Direct Mode IPX or TCP/IP for Windows 95/98 Peer-to-Peer printing because these protocols are routable and provide the highest performance. Some TROY XCD print server models also support the NetBEUI protocol for printing from Windows 95 computers (refer to Chapter 1 for protocol support information). Refer to Chapter 9 for information on using NetBEUI.
Configuring the Windows 95/98 PC
To use a peer-to-peer print queue from a Windows 95/98 workstation, first make sure that the following items are configured in the Network Control Panel:
•Client for Microsoft Networks
•IPX/SPX-Compatible Protocol or TCP/IP Protocol (TCP/IP requires V3.46 or later firmware and is not supported on older versions of JetAdmin; if you are using TCP/IP, both your PC and print server must be configured with a valid IP address; refer to chapter 3 for
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