Unix Ethernet Interface Configuration; Mandatory; Optional; Using Arp - IBM 4400-006 - 4400 Model 006 B/W Direct Thermal User Manual

Chapter 5

Unix Ethernet Interface Configuration

Unix Ethernet Interface Configuration
There are mandatory settings needed before the print server can
be detected on the network, as well as some additional optional
settings. This section offers alternative methods for configuring
your Ethernet Interface and mentions some of the more common
optional settings available.

Mandatory

Since TCP/IP is used, the Ethernet Interface must be configured
with a minimum of an IP address and subnet mask before it can be
seen on the network. To configure these options, see
"Configuration Tools" on page 32.

Optional

Additional settings, like routing entries, can be configured allowing
for communication across subnets.
Configuration of the Ethernet Interface can be done from the control
panel (Smart only), through host commands via Telnet or through
the Web browser (Smart only) interface, or another IBM utility
software (e.g. 4400 Ethernet Utility). To configure these options,
see "Configuration Tools" on page 32.

Using ARP

To configure the Ethernet Interface with its TCP/IP settings using a
manual arp command, the syntax is:
arp -s ipaddress ethernetaddress
For the aix command, the syntax is:
aix -s ether ipaddress Mac_address
To use either of these commands:
1. Log on to a Unix station as superuser or root. This station
must be located on the same subnet as the Ethernet Interface
since ARP is limited to subnets.
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