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  • Intel PRO/100 | Setup Guide - Page 1
    Intel NetportExpress™ Print Server Setup Guide
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    servers Intel NetportExpress™ PRO and PRO/100 print servers provide high performance and centralized management for printers on multiprotocol networks. With NetportExpress print servers, you can locate printers anywhere on the LAN (Local Area Network). The NetportExpress print servers support most
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    Managing the NetportExpress™ Print Server 30 Changing configurations, firmware updates, advanced settings Troubleshooting 33 Hardware, software, printing solutions Limited Warranty/Compliance Statements 40 Product information Customer Support 42 Numbers to call for help, World Wide Web access
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    red, see the troubleshooting section of this manual. • The PRO/100 automatically senses the speed your Ethernet network is running: 10Mbps or 100Mbps. • The print server also senses the Novell NetWare frame type: 802.2, 802.3, Ethernet II, or SNAP. CAUTION When connecting the power cable, use
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    configuration information. Continue with Software Installation, page 6 . . . Tips for installing the External PRO print server • When network. If the Activity light flashes red, see the troubleshooting section of this manual. • The PRO senses the Novell NetWare frame type: 802.2, 802.3, Ethernet
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    Internal NetportExpress PRO print server (Ethernet and Token Ring) Ethernet Card Printer connector Diagnostics button Device ID Token Ring Card Switches 10Base-T BNC RJ-45 and BNC network connectors 10Base-T Printer connector Device ID RJ-45 and DB-9 network connectors Diagnostics
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    , see Intel's automated customer support services information at the back of this manual. • The HP LaserJet* 4Si and 5Si printers have two MIO slots. Install the NetportExpress PRO print server card into the lower slot. For instructions, install the Netport Manager software on any networked Windows
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    installation Turn to the NOS Configuration section in this manual for UNIX or AIX systems. Novell and Microsoft networks software installation Installing Netport Manager software on one Windows-based workstation lets you manage all of your NetportExpress print servers. You can run Netport Manager
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    into a CD-ROM drive. When the setup screen appears, click Make Setup Disks. Web Netport Manager If you do not have a Windows-based workstation on your network for running Netport Manager, you can set up your NetportExpress print server using your Web browser. The print server contains a Web server
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    is the container where the print server object will be created. 7 For each printer connected to the print server, click a Port tab and assign an existing queue or redirect printing to the NetWare queue you set up. For instructions see the NetportExpress Help section on NetWare printing. Tip for NDS
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    created. 8 Select the Novell NDS print server you created in NWADMIN or PCONSOLE. 9 For each printer connected to the print server, click a Port tab and assign an existing queue or add a new queue NetWare queue you set up. For instructions see the NetportExpress Help section on NetWare printing. 9
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    the file server where the print server will be created. 7 For each printer connected to the print server, click a Port tab and assign an existing queue or redirect printing to the NetWare queue you set up. For instructions see the NetportExpress Help section on NetWare printing. Tip for bindery
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    Select the PSERVER you want to use from the Novell bindery print server list. 9 For each printer connected to the print server, click a Port tab and assign an existing queue or add a new queue. NetWare queue you set up. For instructions see the NetportExpress Help section on NetWare printing. 11
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    Network Printing. 5 Specify a Name and Domain for the print server. 6 For each printer connected to the print server, click a Port tab and specify a port name for the printer connected to that port. Setting up Workstations to print To print from Windows 95 and Windows NT systems, install the Intel
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    to print directly or to share printing To set up a Windows 95 workstation 1 Insert the NetportExpress Print Server CD into the 9 Select Intel NetportExpress Network Port and click New Port. 10 Click Browse to select the Domain, Netport print server, and Port where your printer is connected to the
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    the Create Printer window, type a printer name. 7 Select a driver for the printer. 8 In the Print to list, select Other. 9 Select Intel NetportExpress Network Port and click OK. 10 Click Browse to select the domain, NetportExpress print server, and port where your printer is connected to the print
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    click Connect to Printer. 2 In the Connect to Printer window, select the Share Name for the printer you set up on the Windows 95 or Windows NT . network_address is the 12-character network address printed on the bottom of the NetportExpress print server. For Windows NT, the address must be typed
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    server. The print server then routes the job to the printer through one of its connected ports. If you have a Windows 95 or Windows NT workstation on the network, you can also print using Microsoft network printing. See pages 12-15. To set up the NetportExpress print server Note: Netport Manager
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    Create a Printer window, type the printer name you want. 5 Choose LPT1. 6 From the driver list, choose Corresponding Printer Drivers. 7 Click Create. 8 Click OK. 9 Indicate whether you want the system to install an equivalent WIN network. 17
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    server can service print jobs submitted by Macintosh* workstations connected to an Ethernet or token ring network. To print using LocalTalk*, connect the print server through a router to an Ethernet segment. To configure the NetportExpress print server for AppleTalk 1 At the Windows workstation
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    use proprint. The software also includes the UNIX readme files. To install the software (AIX users, turn to page 27) Note: Install the software if you're using for your system. System HP-UX SCO Solaris 2.x SunOS 4.1.3 UnixWare Mount Instructions (type on one line) mount -t cdfs -o ro /dev/dsk/
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    and workstation or server running the commands must be connected to the same subnet and not separated by routers. To manually set an IP address for UNIX using ARP 1 server in the /etc/hosts file. network_address is the NetportExpress network address from the test page or the bottom of the print
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    -UX, SCO, Solaris, SunOS, UnixWare) 1 Make sure you have already installed the software and are logged into the UNIX workstation as root. 2 At the UNIX workstation command text files. 8 Follow the instructions on the screen to enter a printer name. 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete
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    To set up the workstation to print with lpr/lpd on Solaris, UnixWare, and other SystemV, Release 4-based systems 1 Log in to your UNIX workstation as root. 2 In the /etc/hosts file, add a unique host name and IP address for each NetportExpress print server you want to configure. 3 Set up the print
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    4 Test the configuration. At the command line, type: ping host lp -d printer file where: host is the name of the NetportExpress print server from step 2 above. printer is the name of the printer queue. file is the name of a file. To set up a workstation to print with lpr/lpd on HP-UX 1 Log in to
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    To set up the workstation to print with lpr/lpd on SunOS and other BSD-based systems 1 Log in to your UNIX workstation as root. 2 Add the NetportExpress print server's IP address and host name to the /etc/hosts file on the BSD host. 3 Add the following entries for the printer to the bottom of the /
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    4 Go to the shell prompt and create a spool directory for the printer, if the directory doesn't already exist. To do this, type the following commands: mkdir spool_directory chown daemon spool_directory chgrp daemon spool_directory chmod 775 spool_directory where: spool_directory is specified in the
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    . 8 Enter the tftp server IP address and the path and filename of the network update file. 9 Choose yes to continue the network update. Network Update closes the telnet connection. 10 When Network Update is complete, you'll be able to type telnet netportexpress_ip_address to communicate with the
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    Intel's NetportExpress print server can print with AIX using lpr/lpd. To configure AIX for printing, use SMIT (System Management Interface Tool) . For both versions (4.1 and 3.2.5) complete these sections: • To install the software is the print server network address from the bottom of
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    press Enter. 10 Exit the telnet screen. 11 Test your network setup and connection by typing ping NetportExpress_host_name To set up printing on AIX 4.1 local print queue. • HOSTNAME of remote server. Type the HOSTNAME of the PRO/100 you added to the host table. • Name of QUEUE on remote server.
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    lpr -Plocal_print_queue/etc/hosts where local_print_queue is the name you assigned in the Name of queue to add field. To set up printing on AIX 3.2.5 1 When logged in as root, type smit mkrque 2 Type an entry for each option you want to configure to make a remote printer queue. • Name of queue to
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    supports several network and printer management tools. The Windows-based Netport Manager application provides print server configuration, status, and management for all supported network choose Configure print services from the pop- in the same network segment.) Click the Update button. To change
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    display, you can assign an address. If you need to request an IP address, see your Network Administrator. Using Web Netport Manager You can also manage your print servers using your web browser to connect to the Web server running on the NetportExpress print server. To run Web Netport Manager you
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    the task you want to perform from the main menu. Additional Management Support The NetportExpress print server supports these network management tools: • Intel Device View for Web® 1.0 (www.intel.com/network) • Intel LANDesk® Management Suite • DMI* (Desktop Management Interface) • SNMP (Simple
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    support pages and Intel's online customer support (see page 43). Hardware problems No lights on NetportExpress print server r There is no power to unit. Check power sources. r Cables are not securely seated in connectors. Check connections. r You're trying to run a PRO/100 on a 100Mbps network
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    PRO print servers only Network speed Switch 1 Switch 2 Autosense speed Up Up Set for 4 Mbps Down Down Set for 16 Mbps Down Up r For Ethernet PRO and PRO/100 print servers Doesn't apply. Switches are reserved for future use. Printing problems ppm) or faster printers Software Use only if no
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    it is EtherTalk Phase 2. To print using Phase 1, connect the Macintosh to the network with a router, such as Apple Internet Router* or typed the tar command used to extract the proinstall files incorrectly. Check the manual. r Your print setting may be incorrect. Most applications use the PASSTHRU
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    may be servicing the queue. Select a different queue or change the queue that the other print server is using. r The printer may be off line or set for the wrong type of port (parallel or serial). Check the printer and ports. r The network may not be connected. Check the network connection. Can you
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    need to reset the NetportExpress print server. r The cable may be defective. Connect the serial cable to a workstation and try to print. If the files be turned off. In Netport Manager, select the NetportExpress that has the problem and click Properties. At the port settings, turn off Auto Linefeed.
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    problem with the device. Check the pattern listing at the beginning of the Troubleshooting section. If you suspect a faulty device, try connecting the print server to a different network communications enabled for a printer that does not support this capability. In Netport Manager, go to
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    Problems and click OK. 5 From the Share a Printer Queue with the Network window, highlight the desired queue. Click OK. 6 View the Shared Resource update to remove the existing password. If your model of NetportExpress print server does not have a serial port, call Intel's customer support service
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    , and the returned product becomes Intel's property. Intel warrants the repaired or replaced product to be free from defects in material and workmanship Defective Product (RMA) Before returning any product, contact an Intel Customer Support Group and obtain an RMA number by calling: North America
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    designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual approved by Intel, you could
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    Kbps. Software updates   Installation notes   Product information  How to access: WWW US and Canada General: www.intel.com/network/print 1-503-264-7999 News: news://cs.intel.com Europe CS: http://support.intel.com +44-1793-432955 FTP Worldwide Host: download.intel.com +1-503
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    Web Netport Manager 31 I Intel Device View for Web 32 Internal print server cards hardware installation 4 inserting in printers 4 IP address setting in UNIX 20 setting in Windows NT 15 setting with Netport Manager 31 L LAN Manager/LAN Server troubleshooting printing problems 35 LAN Manager/LAN
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    manage printing 30 Netport Manager main window 7 NetportExpress Port Monitor 12 NetportExpress print server installing the software 6 Network address 2, 3, 20, 27 Network management additional tools 32 Network speed 10/100 Mbps 2 Novell NetWare Bindery services remote printer mode 11 configuring for
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    21 Serial printing problems 37 Setting an IP address in Netport Manager 31 Setting an IP address in UNIX using ARP 20 Setting an IP address in Windows NT using ARP 15 SMIT (System Management Interface Tool) 27 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol 32 Software installation installing Netport
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    NetWare Bindery Configuration Microsoft Network Printing LAN Manager/LAN Server Configuration AppleTalk Configuration UNIX Configuration AIX Configuration Managing the NetportExpress Print Server Troubleshooting Limited Warranty/Compliance Statements Customer Support Index 46 P/N 679939
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Intel NetportExpress
™
Print Server
Setup Guide