NetGear Print Server Manual
Chapter 5
UNIX Printing Using TCP/IP
This chapter explains how to configure and set up the NETGEAR PS111W Print Sever and your UNIX
system if you are operating in a UNIX networking environment. The print server can work with most
UNIX operating systems with the TCP/IP protocol, but the following protocols and printing methods
are supported:
Protocols--DHCP, BOOTP, RARP, FTP, TCP, IP
Printing methods--LPD, FTP, DSI
Setting up your print server and UNIX PC requires a few extra steps and some decisions that must be
made before configuring both your print server and your PC. In all network environments, the print
server must be configured before configuring any PCs on your network. If your network:
Includes both PCs and UNIX systems
NETGEAR highly recommends that you configure the print server from a Windows PC as outlined in the
instructions in Chapter 3 Web Management and Chapter 7 Using Advanced Management Tools." The
administration program software assigns an IP address to the print server by using the NetBEUI or the
IPX/SPX protocol for communication. IPX address resolution is done automatically by the workstation, and
no local manual configuration is necessary. Configure any UNIX system in your network with the
instructions provided in this chapter. See “Setting the Print Method” to choose a printing method.
Includes only UNIX systems or if you have PCs without Windows on your network
You must configure both your print server and all your PC systems with the instructions provided in this
chapter. Before you can configure the print server (which must be done first) you must assign an IP address
to it. (For information about IP addresses, refer to Appendix B “Understanding IP Addresses.”) Use one of
the following two methods:
Assign active IP address resolution
With temporary IP address assignment, the print server sends out broadcast packets actively searching
for a server to provide the print server with an IP address. The print server sends out DHCP packets,
BootP packets, and RARP packets (in this sequence) to resolve its own IP address. This broadcast
mechanism is conducted only upon reset or power cycle.
Assign a temporary IP address to your print server by referring to:
“Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server Using DHCP”
“Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server Using BootP”
“Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server Using RARP”
Assign passive IP address resolution
Assign a static IP address to your print server by referring to “Assigning an IP Address to the Print
Server Using ARP”.
With all four methods of IP address resolution, the print server loses the IP setting after reset or a power
loss. To permanently configure the print server and save the IP address assignment in the flash EEPROM of
the print server, you must use FTP. Using FTP, you can modify the CONFIG file in the print server.
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