Temporary Ip Address Resolution; Assigning An Ip Address To The Print Server Using Dhcp; Assigning An Ip Address To The Print Server Using Bootp - NETGEAR PS104 Installation And Reference Manual

Installation and Reference for the Model PS104/PS105/PS110/PS113 Print Server

Temporary IP Address Resolution

If the IP address is left at 0.0.0.0 (the default value), a temporary IP address is assigned when the
print server is powered on. DHCP, BootP, and RARP are attempted in sequence for finding an
address.

Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server Using DHCP

Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is possible only if you have a DHCP server
with management software that allows you to take advantage of this feature. Otherwise, the IP
address of the print server will be unknown, and connection to the print server is not possible. To
use DHCP, turn on power to the print server; the DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address
to it.
If you do not have a DHCP server and you are assigning an IP address to the print server, you can
use BootP, RARP, or ARP.

Assigning an IP Address to the Print Server Using BootP

To assign an IP address using the Bootstrap Protocol (BootP):
Determine the physical address and the device name of the print server.
1.
The factory default name and the physical address are shown on a sticker on the bottom of the
unit. The default name on your device is PSxxxxxx.
Log in to the UNIX host as root.
2.
Add the print server to the /etc/hosts file by adding to the file:
3.
IP_Address NAME # Comment
Use these definitions for entering the information:
• IP_Address is the IP address of your print server.
• NAME is the name of your print server.
A sample entry is:
192.10.2.54 PS_Rm203 #Default name PS123456
In the example, a print server with an IP address of 192.10.2.54 is called PS_Rm203 and has a
default name of PS123456.
UNIX Printing Using TCP/IP 6-3