HP LaserJet 3055 - Manual (Page 186)

Using BOOTP
BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) provides a convenient way to automatically configure the all-in-one for
TCP/IP network operation. When powered on, the all-in-one sends a BOOTP request message onto
the network. A properly configured BOOTP server on the network will respond with a message that
contains basic network configuration data for the all-in-one. The BOOTP server’s response may also
identify a file that contains extended configuration data for the print server. The TFTP protocol (which
is not a supported feature for this all-in-one) is required to download this. Thus, the TFTP
configuration file that may be located on the BOOTP server, or a separate TFTP server will be
ignored. BOOTP servers are typically UNIX or Linux systems. Windows NT/2000/XP and NetWare
servers can respond to BOOTP requests. Windows NT/2000/XP servers are configured through
Microsoft DHCP services. For setup of NetWare BOOTP servers, refer to your NetWare
documentation.
NOTE If the all-in-one and the BOOTP/DHCP server are located on different subnets, IP
configuration may fail unless the routing device supports “BOOTP Relay” (allows the transfer
of BOOTP requests between subnets).
Why use BOOTP?
Using BOOTP to download configuration data has the following benefits:
● Enhanced configuration control of the all-in-one. Configuration by other methods, such as an all-
in-one control panel, are limited to select parameters.
● Ease of configuration management. Network configuration parameters for the entire network
can be in one location.
● Ease of configuration. Complete network configuration can be automatically downloaded each
time the all-in-one is powered on.
NOTE BOOTP operation is similar to DHCP, but the resulting IP parameters will be the
same when powered off/on. In DHCP, IP configuration parameters are leased and may
change over time. When in its factory-default state and powered on, the all-in-one will attempt
to automatically configure itself using several dynamic methods, one of which is BOOTP.
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