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NetBEUI Protocol NetBEUI is a protocol that was designed for use on small workgroups or LANs. Within Windows, NetBEUI is used for file and printer sharing between computers. It provides a simple method of printing, but the protocol does have limitations and is not as robust as TCP/IP or IPX. Typically it is employed in small or home networks. Network Printer Settings There are three configurable items under NetBEUI within the printer. These can be configured using the standard set-up utility described in Chapter 1. Computer Name: Workgroup: Comment: Name assigned to the printer PrintServer1 User definable description 1Although the workgroup name can be changed, it is recommended that it remain PrintServer. Although there are some differences in configuration options between the various Windows platforms, the procedure for printing using NetBEUI is the same. Please ensure the NetBEUI protocol has been installed in Windows. This can be confirmed by checking the network settings. If NetBEUI has not been installed please refer to the section below. The relevant Windows installation CD-ROM may be required and you should follow the on-screen dialogue box prompts. Windows 95/98/Me 1. Click [Start]→[Settings]→[Control Panel]. 2. In the Control Panel double-click on the [Network] icon. 3. In the Network dialogue box select [Configuration Panel]. 4. If [Client for Microsoft Networks] is not listed, click [Add]. Microsoft Windows 83

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Microsoft Windows 83
NetBEUI Protocol
NetBEUI is a protocol that was designed for use on small workgroups or
LANs. Within Windows, NetBEUI is used for file and printer sharing
between computers. It provides a simple method of printing, but the
protocol does have limitations and is not as robust as TCP/IP or IPX.
Typically it is employed in small or home networks.
Network Printer Settings
There are three configurable items under NetBEUI within the printer.
These can be configured using the standard set-up utility described in
Chapter 1.
1
Although the workgroup name can be changed, it is recommended that it remain
PrintServer.
Although there are some differences in configuration options between the
various Windows platforms, the procedure for printing using NetBEUI is
the same.
Please ensure the NetBEUI protocol has been installed in Windows. This
can be confirmed by checking the network settings. If NetBEUI has not
been installed please refer to the section below.
The relevant Windows installation CD-ROM may be required and you
should follow the on-screen dialogue box prompts.
Windows 95/98/Me
1.
Click [Start]
→
[Settings]
→
[Control Panel].
2.
In the Control Panel double-click on the [Network] icon.
3.
In the Network dialogue box select [Configuration Panel].
4.
If [Client for Microsoft Networks] is not listed, click
[Add].
Computer Name:
Name assigned to the printer
Workgroup:
PrintServer
1
Comment:
User definable description