HP 5185-3843 Benutzerhandbuch
1-12 Introduction
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etwork Protocols
For network computers and printers to communicate on a network, they must use a
common language, or “network protocol”. The HP Jetdirect print server can support many
different network protocols simultaneously, such as TCP/IP (Transmission Control Pro-
tocol/Internet Protocol) and IPX (Internet Packet Exchange). For a list of supported
protocols, see page C-2, “Supported Network Operating Systems and Protocols”.
common language, or “network protocol”. The HP Jetdirect print server can support many
different network protocols simultaneously, such as TCP/IP (Transmission Control Pro-
tocol/Internet Protocol) and IPX (Internet Packet Exchange). For a list of supported
protocols, see page C-2, “Supported Network Operating Systems and Protocols”.
Network Address
Each device on a network must be identified by a unique network address for the specific
network protocol used. On an IPX network, the network address is assigned automatically.
On an IP network, configuration and assignment of IP addresses and other IP settings are
a bit more complex. Network addresses are configured and stored on each HP Jetdirect
print server during installation, and are listed on the HP Jetdirect configuration page for
the print server.
network protocol used. On an IPX network, the network address is assigned automatically.
On an IP network, configuration and assignment of IP addresses and other IP settings are
a bit more complex. Network addresses are configured and stored on each HP Jetdirect
print server during installation, and are listed on the HP Jetdirect configuration page for
the print server.
Hardware Address
Each device on a network contains a unique LAN hardware (or “station”) address that is
assigned by the manufacturer of the device. Because HP Jetdirect print servers connect
printers to a network, each print server contains a LAN hardware address assigned by
Hewlett-Packard.
assigned by the manufacturer of the device. Because HP Jetdirect print servers connect
printers to a network, each print server contains a LAN hardware address assigned by
Hewlett-Packard.
The address consists of 12 hexadecimal digits (0 through F). The first 6 digits uniquely
identify the manufacturer, and the second 6 digits uniquely identify the device.
identify the manufacturer, and the second 6 digits uniquely identify the device.
The LAN hardware address is important because it may be needed to identify the printer
during installation. It is listed on the HP Jetdirect configuration page for each print server.
On external HP Jetdirect print servers, this address is also listed on a label attached to the
print server. In addition, it is listed on a label attached to the print server.
during installation. It is listed on the HP Jetdirect configuration page for each print server.
On external HP Jetdirect print servers, this address is also listed on a label attached to the
print server. In addition, it is listed on a label attached to the print server.