When using NetWare (file server)

If the NetWare file server and printer are on opposite sides of a router, packets are sent back and forth continuously, possibly incurring communications charges. Because packet transmission is a feature of NetWare, you need to change the configuration of the router. If the network you are using does not allow you to configure the router, configure the printer instead.

Configuring the router

Filter packets so they do not pass over the dial-up router.

Configuring the printer with NetWare

Following the setup method described earlier in this manual, configure the file server.
Set the frame type for NetWare environment.

Configuring the printer without NetWare

When not printing, the network interface board sends packets over the network. Set NetWare to "inactive".

The MAC address of the filtering printer is printed on the printer configuration page. For more information about printing a configuration page, see Test Printing.
For more information about configuring the printer if the router cannot be configured, see the following instructions.
For more information about selecting a frame type, see "Ethernet Configuration", Hardware Guide.
For more information about selecting a protocol, see "Ethernet Configuration", Hardware Guide.