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Summarization of Contents
Introduction
Product Overview
Overview of Lantronix Print Servers and their capabilities.
Protocol Support
Details the five industry-standard network protocols supported by the Server.
Server Features
Highlights key features like AppleTalk, LAN Manager, LAT, NetWare, and TCP/IP support.
How To Use This Manual
Guides users on navigating and understanding the manual's structure.
Concepts
Services
Explains the basic method of connecting to the Server for job queueing.
Network Protocols
Describes data in Ethernet packets and supported protocol stacks.
AppleTalk
Details AppleTalk protocol used by Macintosh computers for network resources.
LAN Manager
Explains LAN Manager protocol and its use with PC-based operating systems.
LAT
Describes Digital Equipment Corporation's Local Area Transport protocol.
TCP/IP
Covers TCP/IP protocol, IP addressing, DHCP, SNMP, RTEL, and LPR support.
NetWare
Details NetWare protocol support, including print spooling and networking.
Security
Outlines security features like incoming login control and IP security tables.
Getting Started
Configuration Methods
Explains how to configure the Server using EZWebCon, web browser, or CLI.
Entering and Editing Commands
Details syntax, keywords, and editing features for server commands.
System Passwords
Discusses privileged, login, and maintenance passwords for server security.
Configuration Files
Guides on creating and using configuration files for server setup.
Server Configuration
General Server Parameters
Covers server-wide settings like incoming connections and port characteristics.
AppleTalk Server Parameters
Details AppleTalk-specific parameters like zone configuration.
LAT Server Parameters
Details LAT-specific settings for server identification and network timers.
NetWare Server Parameters
Explains NetWare configuration for routing, encapsulation, and access lists.
TCP/IP Server Parameters
Covers IP address, gateway, loadhost, and other TCP/IP related settings.
Creating Services
Guides on creating local services and defining their characteristics.
Security
Covers server-wide security measures like controlling incoming sessions and IP security tables.
Ports
Port Commands
Introduces commands for initial port configuration and command completion.
Serial Configuration
Details baud rate, flow control, parity, character size, and stop bits for serial ports.
Virtual Ports
Explains configuration of virtual ports for Telnet/Rlogin connections.
Other Port Characteristics
Covers DTRwait, port names, and password restrictions for port security.
Automatic Logouts
Details DSRlogout and inactivity logout configurations for ports.
Using the Server
Logging In and Out
Steps for logging into and out of the server, including session management.
Local Server Commands
Describes commands available in local mode like Logout and Test Port.
Status Displays
Explains commands to view server status, ports, protocols, and services.
TCP/IP Host Setup
Selecting A Printing Method
Outlines TCP/IP printing methods: LPR, RTEL, and TCP Socket connections.
LPR Printing
Details LPR setup for various UNIX and Windows NT systems.
Reverse Telnet (RTEL)
Explains RTEL software for advanced printing features and host-initiated connections.
TCP Socket Connections
Describes direct TCP connections to server ports for custom queueing software.
PostScript Configuration
Guides on enabling the PostScript attribute for services used for printing.
NetWare Host Setup
Access Lists
Controls which fileservers the Server queries for NetWare print queues.
Licensing NDS
Explains the process of licensing NetWare Directory Services (NDS).
Printing
Explains NetWare printing methods using pserver and rprinter.
Creating Bindery Print Queues with QINST
Guide for configuring Bindery print queues using the QINST utility.
LAT Host Setup
Printing from LAT
Covers LAT printing to ports and services, including application ports.
Printing PostScript
Details extra steps for LAT queues with PostScript printers, including forms.
VMS Printer Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting steps for VMS printer issues with LAT connections.
VMS Host Troubleshooting
Guides on resolving issues when configuring LAT on VMS hosts.
AppleTalk Host Setup
Configuration
Covers basic AppleTalk configuration, including zone setup and Bitronics interface.
Macintosh Service Configuration
Guides on enabling AppleTalk and PostScript for Macintosh services.
Troubleshooting Macintosh Printing
Covers common problems and solutions for AppleTalk printing from Macintoshes.
LAN Manager Host Setup
Printing Methods
Explains DLC and NetBIOS protocol configuration for Windows NT hosts.
DLC
Details the steps to enable and use the DLC protocol for printing.
NetBIOS
Covers NetBIOS setup and port redirection for printing.
Windows NT Troubleshooting
Addresses potential issues with Windows NT printing configuration.
Command Reference
Command Line Interface
Details the server's command-line interface, syntax, and editing features.
Clear/Purge Commands
Explains commands to remove entries from IP security, NetWare access lists, and services.
Set/Define Port Commands
Covers configuration commands for port access, Bitronics, character size, and flow control.
Set/Define Server Commands
Details commands for server announcements, boot parameters, and network settings.
Set/Define Service Commands
Commands for configuring services, including AppleTalk, Banner, Binary, and PostScript options.
Show/Monitor/List Commands
Explains commands to display IP security, logging, ports, protocols, and server status.
Troubleshooting
Power-up Troubleshooting
Addresses error situations based on LED indicators during server startup.
DHCP Troubleshooting
Guides on resolving issues related to Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP).
BOOTP Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting steps for failures in the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) requests.
Printing Problems
General troubleshooting steps for printing issues, including physical connections and IP addresses.
PostScript Problems
Specific troubleshooting for PostScript printers and bitmap graphics.
Updating Software
Obtaining Software
Instructions on how to download software updates via web or FTP.
Reloading Software
Details the process of updating the server's operational software in Flash ROM.
Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates
Steps to resolve problems encountered during Flash ROM updates.
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