FastPort User’s Guide
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The distribution diskette package includes the following:
• Three DOS/Windows diskettes including three utilities:
– “FastManage for Windows: ”Offers SNMP management and
configuration for Digi’s print server, as well as other Digi products.
– “NBMON.EXE and Showprn.exe:” Offers DOS level configuration
and real-time analysis of FastPort from NetBIOS client workstations.
– “ACT for DOS:” Digi’s IPX client tool that manages and configures
FastPort, as well as creates/configures print queues—and print
servers on a bindery NetWare servers.
• One UNIX™ TAR format diskette: Includes an extraction / installation
shell script, optional compiled binaries, and readme docs. for various
UNIX operating systems
• One Apple format diskette: Includes the Apple LaserWriter Utility™, as
well as a set of downloadable configuration files.
Note:
Users of this document should be familiar with the tasks and responsibilities of a
system administrator.
1.4
First Time Users
Do the following when setting up FastPort for the first time:
1. Use the
MIL-3XXX FastPort Hardware Uer Guide, with FastManage-
Specific Information
to physically install FastPort to the network
(included in the FastPort package).
a. Connect the device to the printer(s) it will be servicing.
b. Print a test page by putting the DIP switches in “test page” mode.
Refer to the
FastPort Hardware User’s Guide
for instructions.
2. Write down FastPort’s twelve digit hardware address (MAC address).
The hardware address is used to identify FastPort on the network. The
number is located on a label on the underside of the unit, as well as on
the test-page just printed (for example,
00:40:c8:XX:XX:XX
).
3. Using the information in the hardware manual, set the DIP switches in
a normal printing mode and power up the unit.
4. Check the LEDs to verify that the unit is functioning on the network.
5. Locate the Digi distribution diskettes for the type of operating systems
where the initial installation will be performed (e.g., MS Windows,
