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Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7 Troubleshooting
Multi-Segment LAN Environment Installation (through the Network Print Port)
If your print server and Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7 are located on two
different segments, and your Windows NT server is used as the router/gateway you will
need to implement the following procedures in order for your print server to function
properly:
•
Add the RIP for NWLink IPX/SPX compatible transport. See
RIP for NWLink IPX/SPX
compatible transport Installation Procedure
later in this section.
•
Add the frame type 802.2 for both Ethernet adapters. See
Multi-Segment Frame Type
802.2 Installation
later in this section.
RIP for NWLink IPX/SPX compatible transport Installation Procedure
1. From your Windows NT server that is used as a router, select
Start
from the bottom left
hand corner of the screen.
2. Select
Settings
.
3. Select
Control Panel
.
4. Double-click the
Network
icon.
5. Select
Services
.
6. Select
Add
.
7. In the Select Network Service box, select the
RIP for NWLink IPX/SPX compatible
transport
. Click
OK
.
8. Follows the directions on the screen.
9. Done.
Multi-Segment Frame Type 802.2 Installation
1. From your Windows NT server that is used as a router, select
Start
from the bottom left
hand corner of the screen.
2. Point to
Settings
, and select
Control Panel
.
3. Double-click the
Network
icon.
4. Select
Protocols
.Select the
NWLink IPX/SPX Compatible Transport
.
5. Select
Properties
.
6. Select your (first) network interface card and select
Manual Frame Type Detection
.
7. Click
Add
.
8. In the
Frame Type
field, select
Ethernet
802.2
.
9. In the
Network Number
field, type in an unique 8-digit hexadecimal network number.
For example: 12345ABC.
10. Select
Add
.
11. Repeat the Steps 8-12 for the other Ethernet adapter.
12.
Restart the computer
to complete the installation procedure.
