Compatibility Options Menu (Coax Only)
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Detailed information regarding the Ethernet IP Address, Gateway Address,
Subset Mask, and MAC Address capabilities can be found in the
Ethernet
Interface User’s Manual.
Access to the parameters is through the operator
panel.
Buffer Size in Kilobytes
This parameter determines the size of the input buffer, in 1K increments. A
selection of up to 16K is shown. The default of 16K is the forced selection.
IP Address
A numeric address such as 123.45.61.23 which identifies a printer or server in
a LAN or WAN.
Gateway Address
A gateway address is the IP address of a hardware device (gateway) that
translates data between two incompatible networks, which can include
protocol translation.
Subnet Mask
A binary value used to divide IP networks into smaller subnetworks or
subnets. This mask is used to help determine whether IP packets need to be
forwarded to other subnets.
MAC Address
This menu item is the Manufacturer’s Assigned Number, and is unique for
each printer. It is read-only.
Novell Protocol
This option determines whether the Novell protocol will be available. The
selections are as indicated below:
•
Enable (the default) makes the Novell protocol available with the ethernet
installed.
•
Disable will make the Novell protocol unavailable during printer operation.
Nest Serv Type
You can change the Nest Server using this option, but consult your
administrator for the appropriate setting.
The options are Bindery (the factory default), NDS, and Auto.
NetBIOS Protocol
This option determines whether the NetBIOS protocol will be available. The
selections are as indicated below:
•
Enable (the default) makes the NetBIOS protocol available with the
ethernet installed.
•
Disable will make the NetBIOS protocol unavailable during printer
operation.
Summary of Contents for 6400 Series
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