IBM 6400-I15 User Manual - Page 22

Overview This chapter will introduce you to the Ethernet Interface architecture and special features. It also provides information on installation and configuration tools. What is the Ethernet Interface? The Ethernet Interface allows you to locate printers on the LAN rather than attaching them directly to a host system. Following simple configuration steps, these peripherals can be simultaneously shared with users on the network whether TCP/IP, NetBIOS over TCP/IP, or IPX (Novell). How Does the Ethernet Interface Work? The Ethernet Interface key physical components are: • Network connector to attach itself and the printer to the network, • Flash memory to store the firmware code and user-configurable settings, • RAM to help with print job and network communication processing. What Special Features are Available? The Ethernet Interface offers an extensive list of features including: • Built-in HTML forms for easy cross-platform configuration • availability of Printer Management Utility (PMU) • a detailed command shell built into the firmware - "npsh" • 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 1-2 Introduction