Unix troubleshooting tips, Nic cannot be found on the network – Printronix Integrated Network Interface Card User Manual

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Appendix A

Unix Troubleshooting Tips

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Unix Troubleshooting Tips

This section provides information on possible solutions to some
standard configuration errors. If you require technical support,
please have as much of the following information available when
you call:

1.

What level of software are you running?

2.

What type of attachment do you have?

3.

What is your host operating system?

4.

How often, and when, does the problem occur?

5.

Give a detailed description of the problem.

6.

Give a detailed description of your network and the
components attached.

NIC Cannot Be Found On The Network

Have you configured the NIC with a unique and valid IP
address which corresponds with the other IP addresses on
your network? For example, are you sure no other device is
using this IP address?

Are you sure you are trying to talk to the NIC from a Unix
station on the same subnet? Currently, the print server can only
be seen locally unless you configured it with a routing entry.

If you look at the back of the printer, is the STAT LED flashing
once a second or is it quicker than that? A slower, once-a-
second rate tells you that the print server is in fact configured
with an IP address. A faster rate indicates it knows nothing
about this, so you may need to try the configuration process
again.

Have you confirmed that the network connection to the NIC is
working correctly? Trying different network cables and
locations will help narrow down the problem.

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