Trendnet 10/100Mbps mini Print Server User Manual

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Chapter 1
 
Introduction 
This chapter provides an overview of your Print Server's features. 
Features 
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Print Server. Your Print Server was designed to 
provide a simple and efficient network printing solution. It is packed with features, including: 
 
Versatility.
  The Print Server supports up to four protocols: TCP/IP, SMB (Service 
Message Block), AppleTalk (EtherTalk), and NetBEUI. It features a 10/100BaseT 
Ethernet interface port for connection to your LAN and operating system support includes 
Unix, NetWare (NDPS LPR printing), and Microsoft Windows. 
 
Easy Installation.
  The Print Server makes adding printers or plotters to your network 
simple. 
 
Easy Setup.
  A number of utility programs are supplied to simplify setup. For Windows 
95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP users, the BiAdmin program makes it easy to configure the Print 
Server for a variety of network and server configurations. 
 
Web-based Interface.
  The Web-based interface provides an easy method of 
configuration in TCP/IP networks regardless of your operating system. 
 
Compact Size.
  This allows the Print Server to be used even where space is limited.  
 
Remote Management Tools.
  A variety of software tools are provided. In most 
environments, both the Print Server and attached bi-directional printers can be configured 
remotely. 
 
Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Support.
  The Print Server can act as an IPP 
(Internet Printing Protocol) Server, allowing clients, suppliers, colleagues and others to 
print to your printer from anywhere on the Internet. Windows IPP Client software is also 
supplied on the CD-ROM. 
 
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