1 installation requirements, 2 installing fastport – Digi FASTPORT MIL-3200X User Manual

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Chapter 2

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MIL-3200X Series of FastPort Print Servers

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2.1 Installation Requirements

Before installing FastPort, make sure you have the following:

• MIL-3200X series FastPort

• Power supply

Use a switchable power supply, such as the MIL-16DT
desk-top power adapter included with FastPort. Set for 120
VAC in the continental USA (Default is 220 VAC)

• Appropriate Ethernet cabling, which may include T-

connectors, terminators, external transceivers, or MAUs

• Serial or parallel printers with cabling

2.2 Installing FastPort

To install the MIL-3200X FastPort print server.

1. Record the Ethernet address (located on the bottom of the

unit) for future reference

2. Attach the Ethernet cabling, including:

– MIL-3210X supports 10BASE-T cabling directly; use

category 5 (CAT 5) unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
cabling.

– MIL-3220X supports 10BASE2 cabling directly; use thin

net cabling.

– MIL-3230X supports 10BASE-FL cabling directly; use

multi-mode or single-mode fiber cabling.

Note:

Install a micro module for any other type of network connection, refer to
Chapter 3.

3. Refer to Table 2-1 to select an operating mode with the

front panel switches.

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