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EtherFast 10/100 PrintServers
The following instructions are provided as examples for reference only. For
complete instructions on installing and troubleshooting TCP/IP and IPX, con-
sult your Windows operating system documentation.
TCP/IP Setup for Windows 98 and 95
1. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel. Double-click on the
Network icon.
2. If the TCP/IP Protocol is listed for your network adapter, go to step 4.
Otherwise, click on the Add button.
3. When the Component Type window appears, click on Protocol, then
Add.
4. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers list, then choose TCP/IP in the
Network Protocols list. Click OK.
5. When the Network window reappears, click once on TCP/IP, followed by
the Properties button.
6. Click on Specify an IP Address.
7. Enter an IP Address for the computer, along with a Subnet Mask. Click
OK. If you do not have these values, consult your network administrator.
8. When the Network window reappears, click OK. Choose to restart your
machine. TCP/IP has now been successfully installed.
IPX Setup for Windows 98 and 95
1. Click on Start, Settings, then Control Panel. Double-click on the
Network icon.
2. If the TCP/IP Protocol is listed for your network adapter, go to step 4.
Otherwise, click on the Add button.
3. When the Component Type window appears, click on Protocol, then
Add.
4. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers list, then choose IPX/SPX protocol
in the Network Protocols list. Click OK.
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Instant EtherFast ® Series
Setting Up TCP/IP and IPX Protocols
Setting Up TCP/IP in Windows
Before a computer can communicate with the PrintServer, it must be config-
ured with the TCP/IP protocol. If you know how to set up TCP/IP on your
computers, do so now. Otherwise, use the guidelines below to help get
TCP/IP installed on all of the computers that need PrintServer access. If you
are unable to successfully install TCP/IP on one or more computers after fol-
lowing the directions, contact the manufacturer of your computers' network
operating system for further assistance. Check with your network administra-
tor for your TCP/IP settings.
The directions below provide general guidelines for coming up with IP
addresses and subnet masks. Check with your network administrator to see if
you need to use specific IP addresses or DHCP settings.
First, each computer on the network will require an IP address, which is a
series of numbers, separated by periods, identifying the PC on the network.
To make things simple, it is recommended you use the following numbering
scheme:
10.0.1.X
where X is a unique, arbitrarily assigned number from 1 to 255. Each com-
puter must have its own unique X number. Note: Never use 127 or 255 for X
-- these numbers are reserved by TCP/IP for other uses.
For example, if you have three computers, you could number them as follows:
10.0.1.17
10.0.1.44
10.0.1.126
In this case, 17, 44, and 126 are arbitrary numbers between 1 and 255.
Each computer will also require a subnet mask, which is a numerical “filter”
that tells a computer what kinds of TCP/IP data packets to accept. If you’re
not sure which mask to use, the following mask is recommended:
255.255.255.0
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