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Windows 95 Peer-to-Peer Configuration 8-1
8
Windows 95/98 Peer-to-Peer
Configuration
Overview
The Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems feature
a built-in peer-to-peer networking capability that allows
network printing without a central file server. TROY XCD
print servers support this capability using either the Direct
Mode IPX or TCP/IP protocols.
Note: TROY XCD recommends using Direct Mode IPX or
TCP/IP for Windows 95/98 Peer-to-Peer printing because these
protocols are routable and provide the highest performance.
Some TROY XCD print server models also support the NetBEUI
protocol for printing from Windows 95 computers (refer to
Chapter 1 for protocol support information). Refer to Chapter
9 for information on using NetBEUI.
Configuring the Windows 95/98 PC
To use a peer-to-peer print queue from a Windows 95/98
workstation, first make sure that the following items are
configured in the Network Control Panel:
• Client for Microsoft Networks
• IPX/SPX-Compatible Protocol or TCP/IP Protocol
(TCP/IP requires V3.46 or later firmware and is not
supported on older versions of JetAdmin; if you are using
TCP/IP, both your PC and print server must be
configured with a valid IP address; refer to chapter 3 for