The TCP/IP bootstrap protocol (BOOTP) lets you set the IP address, netmask, and gateway (and optionally, the hostname) for the printer.
The BOOTP method works like this:
Note: | Make sure the BOOTP server or a forwarding agent is attached to the same IP subnet as the printer. |
The print server broadcasts its presence on the network.
The BOOTP server hears the broadcast and recognizes the print server hardware address.
The BOOTP server replies, setting the IP address, netmask, and gateway on the printer.
The BOOTP server sets the printer hostname.
Obtain the MAC address of the printer, and make sure BOOTP is enabled.
From the printer, print a network setup page.
For more information, see the User's Guide.
In the Network Card section, look for
.Note: | For Ethernet networks, use the number in the right column (canonical). |
In the TCP/IP section, make sure BOOTP is enabled.
Edit the BOOTP configuration file (normally
) to configure the BOOTP server.This file is a collection of entries for each BOOTP client served by this server. An entry for a particular hardware address sets various IP parameters. The following is an example of a typical entry:
See the following table for information on the IP parameters:
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
net_printer= | Hostname |
ht=ether | Hardware type (Ethernet) |
ha=00400123ABC | Hardware address |
ip=192.168.2.0 | IP address |
sm=255.255.255.0 | Netmask |
gw=192.168.0.0 | Gateway |
hn: | Sends the hostname to the print server and tells the print server to store it |
For more information on configuring your BOOTP server, see your system support person.
Set up the printer hostname in the computer. To do so, define the print server IP name and address in the computer
file, if used, or on the network name server. Use a hostname that is meaningful in your environment (for example, a name that identifies the printer model or location).