Appendix A
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Using the TELNET console to configure the IP address
A
You can also use the TELNET command to change the IP address.
TELNET is an effective method to change the machine’s IP address. But a valid IP address must already be
programmed into print server.
Type
TELNET ipaddress
at the command prompt of the system prompt, where
ipaddress
is the IP
address of the print server. When you are connected, push the Return or Enter key to get the “#” prompt.
Enter a password if you have set it.
You will be prompted for a user name. Enter anything in response to this prompt.
You will then get the
Local>
prompt. Type
SET IP ADDRESS ipaddress
, where
ipaddress
is the
desired IP address you wish to assign to the print server (check with your network administrator for the IP
address to use). For example:
Local> SET IP ADDRESS 192.168.1.3
You will now need to set the subnet mask by typing
SET IP SUBNET subnet mask
, where
subnet mask
is the desired subnet mask you wish to assign to the print server (check with your network administrator for
the subnet mask to use). For example:
Local> SET IP SUBNET 255.255.255.0
If you do not have any subnets, use one of the following default subnet masks:
255.0.0.0 for class A networks
255.255.0.0 for class B networks
255.255.255.0 for class C networks
The leftmost group of digits in your IP address can identify the type of network you have. The value of this
group ranges from 1 through 127 for Class A networks (e.g., 13.27.7.1), 128 through 191 for Class B networks
(e.g.,128.10.1.30), and 192 through 255 for Class C networks (e.g., 192.168.1.4).
If you have a gateway (router), enter its address with the command
SET IP ROUTER routeraddress
,
where routeraddress is the desired IP address of the gateway you wish to assign to the print server. For
example:
Local> SET IP ROUTER 192.168.1.4
Type
SET IP METHOD STATIC
to set the method of IP access configuration to static.
To verify that you have entered the IP information correctly, type
SHOW IP
.
Type
EXIT
or Ctrl-D (i.e., hold down the control key and type “D”) to end the remote console session.