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PhaserShare Networking Manual
7
TCP/IP Printer Configuration (All Platforms)
Setting IP parameters: DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a system in which DHCP servers
can allocate IP addresses dynamically. Under DHCP, the server gives the printer
(called a DHCP client) its IP address when the printer is reset.
Installing the DHCP server
1.
In Control Panel:Network, select Add Software.
2.
Select TCP/IP components.
3.
In the second window that is displayed, select DHCP server.
Setting up a DHCP server
1.
Access your DHCP management utility:
■ Windows NT 4.x. Click Start; select Programs, then Administrative
Tools (Common). Select DHCP Manager.
■ Windows 3.5x. Go to the Network Administration group and select
DHCP Manager.
2.
Configure DHCP with a scope; a scope is a range of IP addresses available
to be allocated to DHCP clients. For example, the scope could be the IP
addresses 192.2.194.101 through 192.2.194.254.
a.
Click Start, Programs, Administrative Tools, DHCP Manager.
b.
Double-click Local Machine.
c.
Click Scope, Create.
d.
Enter the IP information to define the scope.
a.
Open the Network Administration group.
b.
Double-click DHCP Manager.
c.
Double-click Local Machine.
d.
Click Scope, Create.
e.
Enter the IP information to define the scope.
3.
Define the lease. A lease is a pre-determined time that the printer holds the
IP address. When the lease time expires, the printer queries the DHCP
server again to renew its lease of the IP address. It is recommended that
you set the lease to Unlimited.
4.
Define a name for the scope. You are prompted to activate the newly
created scope. Answer Yes.
Defining a scope in Windows NT 4.x
Defining a scope in Windows NT 3.5.x