Tcp/Ip Setup For Windows For Workgroups - NEC 870 - SuperScript B/W Laser Printer Network User's Manual

TCP/IP Setup in
Windows for Workgroups
Accessing the 870 network printer from Windows for
Workgroups is only supported over a NetWare network.
First, Install the TCP/IP Protocol
You must obtain from Microsoft a special TCP/IP protocol
stack that is compatible with Windows for Workgroups.
Follow the instructions provided with that utility to
install it.
Second, Assign the IP Address and Other
TCP/IP Parameters to the NIC
Here we provide instructions for using BOOTP Lite to set
the IP address manually. You can also use ARP/ping
commands if you prefer.
note:
For information about using the ARP command
to set the IP address, see page 18.
1. Launch BOOTP Lite.
a. Insert the 870 Network Options CD.
b. In the Windows Program Manager window, select
Run from the File menu.
c. Type <Drive>:\BOOTP\BOOTPL16.EXE and click
OK to launch the utility.
note:
The BOOTPL16.EXE program will work with a
16 Bit TCP/IP Stack only.
2. Select Configure from the Admin menu.
a. Enter the IP address to assign to the NIC.
b. Enter the subnet mask. If you are unsure of the correct
subnet mask, and the first number in the NIC's
address is from 192 to 254, then use 255.255.255.0
as the subnet mask.
c. Enter the default gateway address (if applicable) or
leave blank.
d. Enter the hardware address of the NIC. This address
is listed on the Network Settings page under Network
Address, for example, 00:40:af:c9:f0:d8. Enter
it exactly as it appears on the Network Settings page.
3. Click on Go to send the new settings to the NIC.
You will get a message that the program is verifying,
and then it will tell you whether the printer is active or
not. Wait for about two minutes for the printer and
NIC to reset. The Network Settings page should report
the newly entered IP information.
4. Verify Operation
Start an MS-DOS session. At the command prompt
enter: ping <IP address of NIC>
(continue until you get a reply). If you are getting a
timeout, verify that TCP/IP is enabled on the
Network Settings page. If the Network Settings page
does not show the IP information, then repeat the
above procedures.
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