Printronix PrintNet P8000 Line, User Manual

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Chapter 8
Configuring on AS/400 as an IPDS Printer
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Configuring an AS/400 TCP/IP Interface with
ADDTCPIFC
NOTE: Do not enter the IP address of the PrintNet. Do not set the
AS/400 interface address to the same address as the
PrintNet IP address. Also, do not add the PrintNet to the
AS/400 TCP/IP interface list.
Configuring An Interface For Ethernet
ADDTCPIFC
is used to add a TCP/IP interface to AS/400. This step
configures the AS/400 for attachments to a TCP/IP network.
1. At the AS/400 command line, enter the following command:
ADDTCPIFC INTNETADR ('9.99.15.188') LIND(ETHLAN)
SUBNETMASK('255.255.255.0')
2. Your completed screen should look like Figure 30.
Figure 30. Example ADDTCPIFC Interface
3. The following parameters must be specified:
a. Internet Address
Internet address of the AS/400 Ethernet LAN printer.
NOTE: Do not use the IP address of the PrintNet.
System: BLDD60
Internet address: 9.99.15.188
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Line description: ETHLAN
Line type: *ELAN
Interface status: Inactive
Type of service: *NORMAL
Maximum transmission unit: *LIND
Automatic start: *YES