Chapter 1: Connecting To The Network; Fiery Ex2101 On The Network - Xerox 2101 Configuration Manual

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1-1 Fiery EX2101 on the network

Chapter 1:
Connecting
to the Network
This chapter summarizes the stages in setting up the Fiery EX2101, and includes
diagrams that refer you to other chapters or other manuals for completing your
installation. Check those references to find the information you need quickly.
Fiery EX2101 on the network
When the Fiery EX2101 is connected to a network, it behaves as a networked
PostScript printer. The built-in Ethernet interface on the Fiery EX2101 supports the
following network protocols:
• AppleTalk
• TCP/IP
TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. The lpd
protocol is the standard TCP/IP printing protocol. The nbt protocol supports
Windows (SMB) printing. The SMTP (simple mail transfer protocol) is the
protocol that sends e-mail between servers. The SNMP (simple network
management protocol) manages complex networks. The port 9100 is the printer
server port number to publish print connections between the print server and a
remote computer. The IMAP (internet message access protocol) retrieves e-mail
messages. The POP3 (post office protocol) retrieves e-mail messages with or without
SMTP. The http (hypertext transfer protocol) is commonly used for Web pages on
the Internet and on intranets. The http also supports IPP printing.
In addition, the DHCP and BOOTP are used for assigning IP addresses
automatically. These are not shown in the diagrams in this chapter. For more
information, see "TCP/IP Setup options"
• IPX/SPX (Novell)
IPX/SPX stands for Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange.
These protocols (rules that enable computers on a network to communicate with each
other) are supported on Mac OS, Windows, and UNIX platforms and can run
concurrently on the same cable. Workstations that use other protocols can print
through a server that uses one of the protocols mentioned. The Fiery EX2101 is
auto-sensing, and can handle all of these connections simultaneously.
on page 4-16.