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1: Introduction
The Lantronix Micro Print Servers (MPS100, LPS1-T and LPS1-2 models) are multi-
protocol print servers that provide shared network access to printers for a variety of
network protocols and operating systems. The MPS supports the TCP/IP, IPX
(NetWare), Local Area Transport (LAT), AppleTalk, and LAN Manager protocols. The
LPS supports TCP/IP, NetWare, and LAT. Both types of servers can queue multiple
pending jobs and service those jobs in the order in which they are received from hosts.
The MPS100 can auto-negotiate between 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T media connected
to its RJ45 port. The features, installation process, and configuration procedures are the
same. The LPS provides a twisted pair (10BASE-T) or BNC (10BASE-2) connector for
network connections.
Note:
In this manual, all MPS and LPS servers will be referred to as “the
MPS” unless a distinction needs to be made between models.
1.1 How to Use This Manual
This guide is structured as follows:
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Chapter 2, Installation explains how to physically install the MPS.
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Chapter 3, Getting Started explains the minimum configuration needed.
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Chapters 4 through 8 cover protocol-specific setup needed to install print queues
and otherwise use the MPS.
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Chapter 4, TCP/IP Configuration
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Chapter 5, NetWare Configuration
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Chapter 6, LAT Configuration
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Chapter 7, AppleTalk Configuration
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Chapter 8, DLC Configuration for LAN Manager
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Appendices A through F provide supplementary information.
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Appendix A, Contact Information
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Appendix B, Troubleshooting
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Appendix C, Pinouts
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Appendix D, Updating Software
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Appendix E, Specifications