Gateway address, Subnet mask, Mac address – Printronix P5000LJ Series User Manual
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Ethernet Params Menu
Gateway Address
A gateway address is the IP address of a hardware device (gateway) that
translates data between two incompatible networks, which can include
protocol translation.
Subnet Mask
A binary value used to divide IP networks into smaller subnetworks or
subnets. This mask is used to help determine whether IP packets need to be
forwarded to other subnets.
MAC Address
This menu item is the Manufacturer’s Assigned Number, and is unique for
each printer. It is read-only.
Novell Protocol
This option determines whether the Novell protocol will be available. The
selections are as indicated below:
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Enable. (the default) makes the Novell protocol available with the
ethernet installed.
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Disable. Makes the Novell protocol unavailable during printer operation.
NetBIOS Protocol
This option determines whether the NetBIOS protocol will be available. The
selections are as indicated below:
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Enable. (the default) makes the NetBIOS protocol available with the
ethernet installed.
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Disable. Makes the NetBIOS protocol unavailable during printer
operation.
Novell Frame
This selection determines which framing scheme will be used in processing
Novell signals.
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Auto Sensing (the default)
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Ethernet II
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Ethernet 802.3
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Ethernet 802.2
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802.2 Snap