Using Bootp - Printronix PrintNet P8000 Line User Manual

Chapter 5
Unix PrintNet Configuration
3. Under the Subnet Mask heading, enter the PrintNet subnet
mask.
NOTE: If you would like to communicate with the PrintNet from
4. Click the Submit button when done and physically repower the
print server to make sure the new settings are in effect.

Using BOOTP

BOOTP allows you to dynamically assign an IP address to the
PrintNet upon bootup. In addition, the BOOTP server can provide
additional details like a default router/gateway address. To
configure the PrintNet with its TCP/IP settings using BOOTP:
1. On your BOOTP server, make an entry in the /etc/bootptab file
for the PrintNet.
Syntax:
IPname:\
:sm=netmask:\
:hd=homedirectory:\
:bf=null:\
:gw=defaultgateway:\
:ht=ethernet:\
:ha=ethernetaddress:\
:ip=ipaddress:\
:ts=timeserver:\
:to=timezone:
Example:
spike:\
:sm=255.255.255.0:\
:hd=/usr/null:\
:bf=null:\
:gw=192.75.11.1:\
:ht=ethernet:\
:ha=000896070060:\
:ip=192.75.11.9:\
:ts=192.75.11.7:\
:to=25200:
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across routers, you will need to fill in an entry within the
"Routing" section. Please see "Communicating Across
Routers" on page 73 for further details.