Patton electronic MODEL 2126 User Manual

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2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for your purchase of this Patton Electronics product.

This product has been thoroughly inspected and tested and is
warranted for One Year parts and labor. If any questions or problems
arise during installation or use of this product, please do not hesitate to
contact Patton Electronics Technical Support at (301) 975-1007.

2.1 Features

• Concurrent Novell (Versions 2.x, 3.x and 4.x) and TCP/IP support
• 802.2 and 802.3 compatible (works with Ethernet II, Ethernet SNAP

frames)

• LEDs monitor Power and Link Status
• Installation and diagnostic utility tools supplied with units
• Supports the full range of Novell notify options
• Supports LPQ for Unix print queue examination
• Can Logon to up to ten (10) file servers
• Automatically detects and reconnects to “downed” file servers

(Auto-relog)

• Configured using Novell compatible utility or via Telnet session
• Novell operation can be disabled for TCP/IP only sites
• Printing at 60 Kbytes per second
• Software upgrades performed by network via FLASH EPROM.

2.2 Description

The Patton Model 2126 PeNet

Print Server supports multi-

protocol printing in both Novell and TCP/IP LANs, and is fully compliant
to the ANSI/IEEE 802.2 and 802.3 Standards. Able to recognize up to
250 servers, the Model 2126 can simultaneously logon to ten of them. If
the network moves and changes frequently, the Model 2126 can also
be configured to continuously scan and log on to new servers.

In case of power loss, the Model 2126 can restore connection to

servers that are downed. It also supports all the Novell printing and
print server features. The PeNet

supports print speeds greater than

60,000 bytes per second. Configuration is accomplished using a Novell
compatible utility. (For TCP/IP environments, configuration is
accomplished via Telnet sessions.) FLASH EPROM allows upgrades to
be done efficiently through the network.

3.0 INSTALLATION

The PeNet

Print Server is easily installed on a Novell and/or

TCP/IP network using standard Coax cabling. The following section of
this manual describes the installation procedure required. It is highly
recommended that you follow the instructions provided to ensure a
simple and trouble free installation. Note: Please read the file named
“readme.doc” on the enclosed 3.5” hard diskette.

3.1 Checking The Supplied Parts

Unpack the unit and check that the following items have been
supplied:

PeNet

Print Server

5v DC wall mount power adapter

This Manual

Software utilities diskette (contains UCONNECT utility)

If any of these items are missing, then contact your supplier
immediately.

3.2 Physical Connection and Operation

The PeNet

Print Server is straightforward to connect and operate.

As Figure 1(below) illustrates, the rear panel of the Print Server
incorporates an external power supply connection, one coaxial
connector, a Link Status LED and a Power LED. (The Centronics
connector on the front of the Print Server plugs directly into a standard
parallel printer port.)

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Figure 1. Print Server Rear Panel

External Power Jack

BNC Connection

Link Status LED

Power LED