Microplex M208 Manual
M208
WORKGROUP
HUB/PRINT SERVER
Installation and Configuration Manual
Manual Version 5.5
Firmware Version 5.5
Microplex Systems Ltd.
8525 Commerce Court
Burnaby, BC V5A 4N3
P/N 79-208-100
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TABLE OF CONTENTS i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................i
LIST OF FIGURES ......................................................................iv
LIST OF TABLES .........................................................................v
PREFACE .....................................................................................1
Who Should Use This Manual.................................................................. 1
Organization of This Manual.................................................................... 1
General Conventions ................................................................................ 2
Computer Entry and Display Conventions............................................... 3
GETTING TO KNOW THE M208 .................................................5
Overview................................................................................................... 5
M208 Features.......................................................................................... 5
Overview of the Hub Architecture ........................................................... 8
Overview of Print Server Architecture..................................................... 9
Overview of Print Server Installation..................................................... 11
INSTALLING THE M208 ON THE NETWORK ..........................15
Overview................................................................................................. 15
Preparing for Installation........................................................................ 15
Connecting the M208 to the Network .................................................... 17
Connecting Peripherals........................................................................... 17
USING THE HUB ........................................................................19
Overview................................................................................................. 19
M208 Hub Features ................................................................................ 19
Hub Installation ...................................................................................... 20
Hub Configuration.................................................................................. 21
Monitoring the Hub ................................................................................ 24
SNMP Management Features................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting the Hub........................................................................ 28
CONFIGURING THE M208 FOR TCP/IP ...................................31
Overview................................................................................................. 31
Host Software ......................................................................................... 31
M208 Configuration ............................................................................... 35
Host Configuration ................................................................................. 42
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CONFIGURING THE M208 FOR NOVELL ................................63
Overview................................................................................................. 63
Host Software ......................................................................................... 63
M208 Configuration ............................................................................... 64
Host Configuration ................................................................................. 65
CONFIGURING THE M208 FOR APPLETALK .........................75
Overview................................................................................................. 75
M208 Configuration ............................................................................... 75
Host Configuration ................................................................................. 75
Additional Configuration Options.......................................................... 76
CONFIGURING THE M208 FOR WINDOWS ............................79
Overview................................................................................................. 79
TCP/IP Setup.......................................................................................... 80
M208 Configuration ............................................................................... 83
Host Configuration ................................................................................. 84
M208 INTERNAL ARCHITECTURE ..........................................89
Overview................................................................................................. 89
Destinations ............................................................................................ 89
Models .................................................................................................... 90
Variables................................................................................................. 91
Logpaths ................................................................................................. 92
I/O Ports.................................................................................................. 92
USING THE M208’S COMMAND SET .......................................93
Overview................................................................................................. 93
npsh Overview........................................................................................ 93
npsh Prompt............................................................................................ 94
User Accounts and Permissions.............................................................. 94
Redirecting Output from Commands...................................................... 94
npsh Basic Commands............................................................................ 95
npsh Command Set ................................................................................ 95
USING NPWIN ..........................................................................127
Overview............................................................................................... 127
System Requirements ........................................................................... 127
Installation ............................................................................................ 127
Print Server/Hub Configuration............................................................ 128
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Starting a NPWin Session With An Unconfigured Unit ...................... 128
USING THE M208’S ADDITIONAL OPTIONS .........................131
Overview............................................................................................... 131
General Options.................................................................................... 131
TCP/IP Options..................................................................................... 135
Novell Options...................................................................................... 140
Managing With SNMP......................................................................... 141
FTP Daemon......................................................................................... 146
Serial Line IP........................................................................................ 154
IP Routing............................................................................................. 157
TROUBLESHOOTING THE M208 ...........................................159
Overview............................................................................................... 159
Common Problems ............................................................................... 159
TCP/IP Problems.................................................................................. 159
Novell Problems ................................................................................... 163
AppleTalk Problems............................................................................. 167
Windows Problems............................................................................... 167
GETTING HELP WITH THE M208 ...........................................171
Overview............................................................................................... 171
Help Methods Available....................................................................... 171
Technical Support................................................................................. 172
Upgrade Procedure ............................................................................... 173
Warranty............................................................................................... 174
M208 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................177
Variable Definitions.............................................................................. 177
Hardware Specifications....................................................................... 179
Software Specifications........................................................................ 192
GLOSSARY ..............................................................................195
APPENDIX A ............................................................................203
Planning Your Print Setup.................................................................... 203
APPENDIX B ............................................................................207
Repeater Specifications ........................................................................ 207
INDEX .......................................................................................209
iv LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Print Server Operating Logic ...........................................10
Figure 2: M208 Diagram .................................................................16
Figure 3: Twisted-Pair Cable Pinouts ..............................................21
Figure 4: npd Overview ...................................................................54
Figure 5: M208 Jumper Settings ...................................................137
Figure 6: Sample Commercial Invoice ..........................................176
Figure 7: Parallel Port Timing .......................................................181
LIST OF TABLES v
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: npconfig/ezsetup Main Menu ..........................................33
Table 2: npconfig Detailed Configuration Options Sub-Menu.......33
Table 3: Model Types ....................................................................90
Table 4: UTP (RJ45) Connector Pinout .......................................179
Table 5: THICK (Transceiver) Connector Pinouts ......................180
Table 6: Parallel Port Timing .......................................................182
Table 7 PRN Pinout ....................................................................183
Table 8: 9-Pin COM1/COM2 Pinout ...........................................184
Table 9: 5-Pin Serial Device Pinout .............................................185
Table 10: LED Patterns ..................................................................188
Table 11: Run and Auto-Reset Mode Description .........................189
Table 12: TCP/IP Port Numbers ....................................................192
Table 13: Configuration Considerations ........................................203
Table 14: Data and Collision Propagation Delays .........................207
Table 15: AUI Interface (IEEE 802.3 Compliant) .........................208
Table 16: UTP Interface (IEEE 802.2 10Base-T Compliant) ........208
vi LIST OF TABLES
PREFACE: Who Should Use This Manual 1
PREFACE
Who Should Use This Manual
A system administrator or someone with a good understanding of the protocol
involved should perform the installation and configuration procedures in this manual.
Organization of This Manual
This manual covers each aspect of the M208 and contains these chapters:
PREFACE on page 1
Contents, organization, and conventions used in this manual.
GETTING TO KNOW THE M208 on page 5
Description of the M208’s features and an introduction to its architecture and
installation.
INSTALLING THE M208 ON THE NETWORK on page 15
Description of the M208’s network connectors and I/O ports, along with steps to con-
nect the unit to the network.
USING THE HUB on page 19
Overview and details on installing, configuring, and troubleshooting the hub
component of the M208.
CONFIGURING THE M208 FOR TCP/IP on page 31
Overview of TCP/IP host software and in-depth details on M208 configuration and
various TCP/IP host setups.
CONFIGURING THE M208 FOR NOVELL on page 63
Full introduction to Novell host software and to the various print configurations
available with all versions of NetWare.
CONFIGURING THE M208 FOR APPLETALK on page 75
Description of a full AppleTalk setup.
CONFIGURING THE M208 FOR WINDOWS on page 79
Explanation of print setups in a Windows NT, Windows 95, and WfW environment.
2 PREFACE: General Conventions
M208 INTERNAL ARCHITECTURE on page 89
Explanation of the M208’s internal operating architecture and logic.
USING THE M208’S COMMAND SET on page 93
Full reference section based on the M208’s command set.
USING NPWIN on page 127
Explanation of using NPWin to configure and manage the M208.
USING THE M208’S ADDITIONAL OPTIONS on page 131
Introduction to some of the print enhancements provided by the M208.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE M208 on page 159
Helpful hints and steps to consider when you run into problems in any print setup.
GETTING HELP WITH THE M208 on page 171
Information on Microplex’s service and support procedures including Technical Sup-
port, upgrading, and warranty.
M208 SPECIFICATIONS on page 177
Full details about the M208’s hardware and software specifications.
GLOSSARY on page 195
Definitions of words, abbreviations, and acronyms used in this manual.
APPENDIX A on page 203
Useful information on setting up your printing environment.
APPENDIX B on page 207
Repeater specifications.
General Conventions
These are some of the conventions followed in this manual:
• At the bottom of each page is the name of the chapter, the section, and the page
number.
• The header contains an icon to represent which chapter you are currently reading.
• Names of other publications and references to other sections in this manual are in
italics.
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