Appendix A: Configuration Settings
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Boot Method
Method the print server uses to obtain an IP address. For most networks, change
this setting to
STATIC
, which prevents the IP address from changing when you
unplug the print server and plug it in again later.
AUTO
attempts to detect your
IP address through DHCP, BOOTP, and RARP. If unable to detect an IP address
automatically, it uses the default IP address: 192.0.0.192. If you leave this setting on
AUTO
, you may have to repeat the steps to set your computer up to use the printer
each time the IP address for your print server changes.
Gateway (or Router)
Use this setting only if you are using the print server in a large organization that has
subnets for different departments.
RF Channel
Defines the radio frequency channel that the print server uses to communicate. In
most cases, the print server will automatically configure the RF channel. This value
must match for all nodes on a network. If you find that printing is too slow, you may
be able to improve performance by changing the RF channel on your computer(s) and
access point, if you have one. To avoid interference from other networks, choose a
setting at least three channels higher or lower than that for any nearby wireless
network (for example, if another network is set to channel 7, choose channel 10 or
higher, or channel 4 or lower).
MAC Address
Defines the Ethernet address of the print server. The MAC (Medium Access Control)
address is set during manufacture and cannot be changed. You can find it on the
sticker on the back of the print server.
Data Rate
Indicates the throughput speed in Mbps of the wireless Ethernet connection (1, 2,
5.5, or 11). The print server will automatically negotiate to the highest possible rate.
