Printing from Windows: Using NetBEUI Protocol • 168
Printing from Windows:
Using NetBEUI Protocol
NetBEUI (NetBios Extended User Interface) is a protocol that was
designed for use on small workgroups or LANs. Within Windows,
NetBEUI is used for file and printer sharing between computers. It
provides a simple method of printing, but the protocol does have
limitations and is not as robust as TCP/IP or IPX. Typically it is
employed in small business networks or home networks.
Installation Overview
There are three configurable items under NetBEUI within the printer.
These can be configured using the AdminManager utility (see
page 35).
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Although the workgroup name can be changed, it is recommended that it remain
PrintServer.
Although there are some differences in configuration options
between the various Windows platforms, the procedure for printing
using NetBEUI is the same.
Step 1: Ensure that the NetBEUI protocol has been installed in
Windows.
This can be confirmed by checking the network
settings. If NetBEUI has not been installed, see “Installing
NetBEUI Protocol” on page 169. The relevant Windows
installation CD may be required.
Step 2: Configure WIndows to print to the Network Printer.
See
“Configuring Windows to Print to the Network Printer.” on
page 171.
Step 3: Restart your computer.
Computer Name:
Name assigned to the print server.
Workgroup:
Name for the work group to which the print server
belongs. The default is PrintServer.
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Comment:
User definable. The default is EthernetBoard OkiLAN
8200e.