Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing the AXIS 150/152 Network Print Server. Our goal in developing this product is to enable you to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to shared printer resources. About Axis Axis Communications, is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for the network connection of computer peripherals. Since the start in 1984, it has been one of the fastest growing companies in the market and is now a leader in its field.
Preface About this manual The AXIS 150 and the AXIS 152 are standalone network print servers, collectively described as AXIS 150/152 throughout this manual. This manual will guide you through simple step-by-step installation and set up procedures. Introduction - The AXIS 150/152 Print Server, how it works, where to use it, its main features. Basic Installation - How to connect your AXIS 150/152 to your printers and network. Setting Up...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 How it works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Where to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Appendix D Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Appendix E How To Contact Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 1: Introduction Section 1 Introduction The AXIS 150 and AXIS 152 are standalone network print servers, collectively described as AXIS 150/152 throughout this manual. Connecting directly to any standard printer, the AXIS 150/152 facilitates printer connection to anywhere on your network and provides network users with easy access to the available print resources. Its powerful built-in features make it extremely user friendly and very easy to install.
Section 1: Introduction Environments Data Communication The AXIS 150/152 is designed for use on 10 Mbps Ethernet networks. Printer Ports The AXIS 150/152 is provided with two high-speed parallel ports, that can connect to any standard printer. Print data may be directed to any of the two ports simultaneously, which means that you can print to two different printers at the same time, regardless of protocol.
Section 1: Introduction How it works Because of the different types of computers and operating systems employed in today’s modern computing environment, it is common for print data to be communicated over a network using a variety of different transport protocols. Parallel Parallel NetWare OS/2 Windows Parallel Parallel The AXIS 150/152 is able to detect which protocol is being used for each print job and then adapt the print data into a form suitable for the target printer.
Section 1: Introduction Where to use it Parallel Parallel NetWare OS/2 Windows Environments The AXIS 150/152 is optimized for smaller PC based LANs. It can communicate with several of the major computer systems and network protocols. These different protocols can be handled simultaneously making the AXIS 150/152 an ideal print server solution for mixed computing environments.
Section 1: Introduction Windows Environments Unless you wish to change the default name of your AXIS 150/152, the setup operation for Windows environments may be performed solely with the supplied AXIS Print Monitor, or the AXIS Print Utility for Windows. Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95 and Windows NT are all supported. The AXIS 150/152 is also fully compatible with Windows clients operating on LANtastic networks.
Section 1: Introduction Main Features Reliability The AXIS 150/152 hardware provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption. The electronic circuits are based on the proven AXIS ETRAX chip that comprises an integrated 32-bit RISC processor with associated network controllers. Flexibility The AXIS 150/152 supports NetWare, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups and OS/2 simultaneously. It also allows you to print on two printers simultaneously.
Section 1: Introduction Futureproof The AXIS 150/152 has the ability to have its Flash memory updated. This allows you to quickly update and enhance the operational features of your AXIS 150/152 when new print server software becomes available. All software updates are free of charge. You may perform the update operation over the network, which makes the job of updating your AXIS 150/152 quick and easy.
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Section 2: Basic Installation Section 2 Basic Installation Checking and Identifying the Hardware Unpack and check all the items using the check list below. Please contact your dealer if anything is missing or damaged.
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Section 2: Basic Installation AXIS 150/152 Physical Description LPT1 Printer Connector LPT2 Printer Connector External Power Supply Connector Ethernet Connector Test Button Network Indicator Power Indicator Plan view of the AXIS 150 Print Server Test Button The Test button is used for: • • • Printing a test page to check the connection to the printer. Printing the parameter list showing all the AXIS 150/152 settings. Resetting the AXIS 150/152 parameters to the factory default settings.
Section 2: Basic Installation Connecting Printers to the AXIS 150/152 Caution M Connect a Printer: Make sure that the external power supply is marked with the correct mains voltage. 1. Switch off the printer. 2. Connect the printer to either the LPT1 or LPT2 port on the AXIS 150/152 using an appropriate printer cable. Parallel 3. Connect the external power supply to the AXIS 150/152.
Section 2: Basic Installation Connecting the AXIS 150/152 to the Ethernet Network 1. Switch off the printer and disconnect the AXIS 150/152 external power supply. 2. For future reference, make a note the AXIS 150/152 serial number found on the underside label of the print server. You will need to know this number to perform the network configuration. 3. AXIS 150 only: Connect your AXIS 150 to the network using a shielded twisted pair (10baseT) cable. 4.
Section 2: Basic Installation Basic Set Up of the Network Installation Guide 18 After connecting the AXIS 150/152 to your network, you are now ready to perform the basic setup procedures. The method of installation that you choose should be dictated by your printing requirement and the type of network into which you are integrating.
Section 2: Basic Installation Installation Summary The appropriate Installation, Management and Configuration tools for the AXIS 150/152 are summarized in the following table: Operating System Protocols Installation Configuration Management IPX/SPX (NetWare) AXIS NetPilot™ AXIS NetPilot™ NetBIOS/NetBEUI (Windows 95/ NT) AXIS Print Monitor AXIS NetPilot™ NetBIOS/NetBEUI (Windows) AXIS Print Utility for Windows AXIS NetPilot™ NetBIOS/NetBEUI (OS/2) AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 AXIS NetPilot™ Rec
Section 2: Basic Installation Basic Set Up with AXIS NetPilot™ Follow the instructions on the AXIS Utilities diskette label to install the AXIS NetPilot™ software on to your computer. AXIS NetPilot™ runs on any of the Windows platforms; Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows for Workgroups, or in a WinOS/2 window under OS/2. When AXIS NetPilot™ is started, the program searches the network for new Axis units that have not yet been installed.
Section 2: Basic Installation Environments You may choose which networking environments you want to configure the AXIS 150/152 for, i.e. NetWare, Windows or OS/2. If your network comprises various different platforms you can, if you wish, enable all three environments. NetWare NDS You may place NetWare Print Queues on a specific bindery server, or alternatively into a NDS Tree. Print Queues The default Print Queue names comprise of the print server name followed by the Port name.
Section 2: Basic Installation Notes: ❏ The parameters entered during installation are not permanent; they can be altered at any time according to your network printing requirements. ❏ No serious or permanent damage will be caused if you make a mistake during installation. If, at any time, you find that printing is not satisfactory, the parameters can easily be changed to tune the system to your requirements.
Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare NetWare Section 3 Setting Up - NetWare If you have not already done so, you should use the Installation Wizard in AXIS NetPilot™ to install your network print server; refer to Section 2 - Basic Installation. Parallel Parallel ➚ NetWare OS/2 Windows After performing the basic installation, the AXIS 150/152 is ready for printing within the NetWare environment. This section provides information for making further adjustments to the configuration.
NetWare Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare Using AXIS NetPilot™ to Manage your Print Servers By opening folders from within the left hand pane of the AXIS NetPilot™ Main window you can: • from ‘Network Print Servers’, select any installed Axis network print server that you wish to configure, or • from ‘New Axis Units’, select any Axis network print server that you wish to install with the Installation Wizard, or • from ‘Monitoring Printers’, select any group of printers that you wish to monitor.
Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare NetWare Managing Printers and Print Queues Having installed your AXIS 150/152 in accordance with the basic installation procedures described in Section 2 - Basic Installation, your AXIS 150/152 should now feature in the Contents of the ‘Network Print Servers’ pane of the AXIS NetPilot™ Main window.
NetWare Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare Print Queue Connection To connect a print queue to a print server port, select the print server port you wish to connect from the NetWare Network Environment window. Click Connect... The Connect NetWare Print Queues window detailed below, will then be displayed. The AXIS NetPilot™ Connect NetWare Print Queues window Select the location of the print queue from the Resources box.
Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare Configuring via the Property Pages NetWare Select the required Network Print Server and then Properties from the Setup menu in the AXIS NetPilot™ Main window, or alternatively click the Properties Icon on the Toolbar. A comprehensive set of Property Pages are then presented with an appropriate array of selection tabs. A Property Page showing general parameters to be set AXIS 150/152 Modes The AXIS 150/152 can run in either Print Server Mode or Remote Printer Mode.
NetWare Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare Print Server Mode Advantages Limitations Remote Printer Mode Advantages Limitations 28 In the Print Server Mode, the AXIS 150/152 logs in to a file server(s) and repeatedly polls the print queues for print jobs. In this fashion, the AXIS 150/152 emulates a NetWare print server, that is a workstation running PSERVER. It provides high printing speed with low network load and is the recommended mode for medium to large sized networks.
Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare Monitoring the Printers NetWare For the purpose of printer monitoring, the AXIS NetPilot™ allows users to create groups of printers. The printers comprising each group may then be displayed in the AXIS NetPilot™ window. To examine the status of any printer within a group, simply click on the appropriate group folder icon. The status of each printer within a group is displayed and also denoted by a relatively colored icon.
NetWare Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare Other NetWare Configuration Methods Novell Utilities After installing the AXIS 150/152 into the NetWare environment using the AXIS NetPilot™, adjustments to the configuration can be made at any time, using the AXIS NetPilot™. Alternatively, you may wish to configure and manage your AXIS 150/152 using either Novell’s NetWare Administrator, or PCONSOLE.
Section 3: Setting Up - NetWare NetWare Notification Using the NetWare Administrator, you may also enable/disable status notification messages for printers connected to the AXIS 150/152, i.e. Busy, Off-line, Out of paper, Paper jam...etc. Print job owners and chosen administrators may be added or removed from the list of persons to be notified. Print Layout A print layout of installed AXIS 150/152 Network Print Servers and their relative print queues may be viewed for any NetWare Organisational Unit.
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Section 4: Setting Up - Windows Section 4 Setting Up - Windows Having connected the AXIS 150/152 to your network, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS 150/152 for printing in the Windows environment. Parallel Parallel The following Windows platforms are supported: NetWare OS/2 ➚ Windows • • • • • Windows 3.
Section 4: Setting Up - Windows About AXIS Print Monitor Peer-to-Peer Printing Client-Server Printing User Dialog Notes: AXIS Print Monitor is a Windows component that has been developed for peer-to-peer printing under Windows 95 and Windows NT that allows your print jobs to be sent directly to the print server. The AXIS Print Monitor needs to be installed on each workstation performing peer-to-peer printing.
Section 4: Setting Up - Windows Using the AXIS Print Monitor with Windows 95 Follow the procedure below to install Axis printer ports from a Windows 95 workstation: 1. To start the Add Printer Wizard, select Settings - Printers from the Start menu and double-click the Add Printer icon. 2. After clicking Next> in the first dialog, the Wizard asks you to select between Local Printer and Network Printer. Select Local Printer. Click Next>. 3. Choose the appropriate print driver for your printer.
Section 4: Setting Up - Windows 7. Choose when pop-up messages are to be displayed from the Configure AXIS Printer Ports dialog. It is possible to to configure AXIS Ports to issue pop-up messages when the printer is Off-line, Out of paper or Not responding. Check the appropriate boxes and then click Next>. 8. Enter an appropriate name for your printer and click Next>. 9. Choose whether you wish to produce a Test Page and then click Finish. Note: Using the AXIS Print Monitor with Windows NT 4.
Section 4: Setting Up - Windows 6. Click the Configure Port... button and choose when pop-up messages are to be displayed. It is possible to configure AXIS Ports to issue pop-up messages when the printer is Off-line, Out of paper or Not responding. Check the appropriate boxes and then click OK. Continue the installation by clicking Next>. 7. Choose the appropriate print driver for your printer.
Section 4: Setting Up - Windows Using the AXIS Print Monitor with Windows NT 3.5x Follow the procedure below to install AXIS printer ports from a Windows NT 3,5x workstation: 1. Open the Print Manager and select Create Printer from the Printer Menu. 2. Enter an appropriate name in the Printer Name field. 3. Choose an appropriate print driver for your printer. If the desired print driver already appears within the driver drop down list, proceed directly to step 6. 4. Select Other... in the driver list.
Section 4: Setting Up - Windows Using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows The AXIS Print Utility for Windows is supplied on the AXIS Utilities diskette and is the tool for network printing within Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 environments. You should install this utility now if you have not already done so - see the instructions on the AXIS Utilities diskette label. If you wish, you may change the default name of your AXIS 150/152 or amend any of the default parameters, using the AXIS NetPilot™.
Section 4: Setting Up - Windows Peer-to-Peer vs. Client-Server Printing Windows for Workgroups and Windows 3.1 users, requiring access to a network printer in peer-to-peer mode, will need to install the AXIS Print Utility for Windows software onto their workstation. Users may then add the required network printer to their systems and use the printer as if it was connected directly to their workstation.
Section 4: Setting Up - Windows Windows for Workgroups Peer-to-Peer Printing Follow these steps to install your AXIS 150/152 for peer-to-peer printing at a Windows for Workgroups workstation: 1. Double-click the AXIS Print Utility icon. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the AXIS 150/152 port to be installed. The ports will appear as .LP1 and .LP2, where is AX followed by last six digits of your print server number, e.g. AX100086.LP1.
Section 4: Setting Up - Windows Client-Server Printing: Server Setup Follow these steps to install your AXIS 150/152 for client-server printing at a Windows for Workgroups server: 1. Choose a workstation that you want to use as server for network printing. The server must be available at all times and must have sufficient hard disk space for spooling print jobs. 2. Make sure that the printer sharing option is enabled. (Open Network Setup, click Sharing...
Section 4: Setting Up - Windows Client-Server Printing: Client Setup Follow these steps to use your AXIS 150/152 for client-server printing at a Windows for Workgroups client: 1. In the Control Panel, select Printers. 2. Select a printer driver from the list of Installed Printers, or click Add>> to install a new driver. Click Connect... 3. Select Network... and in the Device Name list, select a local port (LPT1 - LPT3) to redirect to your network printer. 4.
Section 4: Setting Up - Windows Windows Clients using LANtastic From any Windows client, the AXIS 150/152 may also be used for network printing within LANtastic environments. LANtastic users may use the AXIS Utilities in exactly the same manner as described in the proceeding Windows sections, using a choice of Axis utility software that is guided by the type of Windows client employed: Note: • Refer to Using the AXIS Print Utility for Windows if you are using a Windows for Workgroups client.
Section 5: Setting Up - OS/2 Section 5 Setting Up - OS/2 Having connected the AXIS 150/152 to your network, this section now describes how to set up your AXIS 150/152 for printing in the OS/2 environment.
Section 5: Setting Up - OS/2 About AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 is a dual purpose application for network printing in the OS/2 environment. Its fundamental purpose is to: 1. Install and maintain the AXIS 150/152 printer port as an OS/2 printer port. 2. Capture and monitor print jobs directed to the AXIS 150/152 port. Print jobs may be directed through a spool directory either at your local hard disk, or at the file server.
Section 5: Setting Up - OS/2 Integrating your AXIS 150/152 into the OS/2 Environment Create a Print Queue (OS/2 version 1.x) 1. Double-click the Print Manager icon, click Setup, then select Printers... 2. Click Add to make a new printer definition, then type a name of your choice in the Name field. 3. Select \PIPE\.LP1 from the Device list, then select a printer driver suitable for your printer. 4. Click Add, then click OK to confirm the printer definition. 5. Click Setup, then select Queues... 6.
Section 5: Setting Up - OS/2 To share a printer resource when using OS/2 Warp with IBM Peer service, follow the steps below: 1. Click the right mouse button on the printer object. 2. Select Share and then Start sharing. In the dialogue box, enter a Description. 3. Select the check-box Start sharing at LAN workstation startup. 4. Click OK. To share a printer resource when using LAN server 4.0, follow the steps below: 1. Open LAN Server Administration. 2. Open your domain and then Resource Definition. 3.
Appendix A: The Test Button Appendix A The Test Button The Test Button is located on the front right hand side of the AXIS 150/152. By depressing this button you are able to: • • • Print a test page, to check the connection to the printer. Print a parameter list, to define the current settings within your AXIS 150/152. Reset the AXIS 150/152 parameters to the original factory default settings.
Appendix A: The Test Button Notes: ❏ By default the Parameter List is printed to the LPT1 port of your AXIS 150/152. However, should you require the Parameter List to be output to LPT2, you may do so by amending the Printer Port parameter in the Properties page, using AXIS NetPilot™. ❏ Some of the parameters require that the AXIS 150/152 is restarted before becoming effective.
Appendix B: The Parameter List Appendix B The Parameter List This appendix provides an overview of the AXIS 150/152 parameters and describes how they may be edited. A sample parameter list is also included. However, please note that because of recent print server software updates, some differences may exist between the parameters installed on your print server and those that are described within this document.
Appendix B: The Parameter List The Config File The remainder of this appendix contains the complete AXIS 150/152 parameter list. The left-hand column shows the parameters and their default values as they appear in the config file, and the right column contains brief descriptions of the parameters. Most parameters will take effect in the print server for the next incoming print job after being changed.
Appendix B: The Parameter List --- NETWARE MENU NETW_ENB. PS_NAME. JOB_CHECK_DELAY. CONF_CHECK_DELAY. FR_802_3. FR_ETH_2. FR_802_2. FR_SNAP. NCP_BURST_MODE. PSERVER_NDS. PSERVER_BINDERY1. PSERVER_BINDERY2. PSERVER_BINDERY3. PSERVER_BINDERY4. PSERVER_BINDERY5. PSERVER_BINDERY6. PSERVER_BINDERY7. PSERVER_BINDERY8. PSERVER_BINDERY9. PSERVER_BINDERY10. PSERVER_BINDERY11. PSERVER_BINDERY12. PSERVER_BINDERY13. PSERVER_BINDERY14. PSERVER_BINDERY15. PSERVER_BINDERY16. NPRINTER1. NPRINTER2. NPRINTER3. NPRINTER4.
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Appendix C: Updating the Software Appendix C Updating the Software The following software can be updated free of charge: • AXIS NetPilot™ configuration software • AXIS Print Monitor for Windows 95 and Windows NT • AXIS Print Utility for Windows • AXIS Print Utility for OS/2 • The AXIS 150/152 print server software held in Flash Memory Obtaining the Updated Software Over the Internet You may wish to check the Axis WWW Home Page at http://www.axis.
Appendix C: Updating the Software Your dealer Contact your dealer to check if there have been any new releases of the software. You should have your present version number ready to compare against the latest software release. Upgrading the Software There are two methods with which to update the AXIS 150/152 Flash Memory: • Using the AXIS NetPilot™ over IPX/SPX, or • through the parallel port LPT1 Note: ❏ Updating instructions are also supplied with the software update.
Appendix D: Technical Specifications Appendix D Technical Specifications Supported Systems Novell NetWare: Microsoft LAN Manager: IBM LAN Server: Microsoft Windows: LANtastic: Versions 3.11, 3.12, 4.10 and above, supporting both NDS and Bindery Emulation. Up to 16 bindery file servers and 96 print queues can be served. User messages are also supported. Print Methods: RPRINTER/NPRINTER, PSERVER LAN Manager 2.0c and above, running under OS/2 ver 1.3 and above are supported.
Appendix D: Technical Specifications Security NetWare Parallel Printer Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Environmental Encrypted passwords. Two IEEE 1284 compliant, high-speed parallel ports with 25-pin DSUB connectors. Sustained throughput up to 390 kbytes/s. Maximum 150 mA at 12 V DC. Power provided by external power supply (type PS-B, 12V 500mA). Height x Width x Depth 1.0 x 6.1 x 4.7 inches (2.5 x 15.5 x 12.0 cm) 0.55 lb. (0.25 kg) Temperature: 40° - 105° F (5° - 40° C).
® Appendix E: How To Contact Axis NS IO AT NIC MU ost -B M CO nd Lu on ky To Appendix E How To Contact Axis Technical Support Should you require any technical assistance, please contact your Axis dealer. If your questions can not be answered immediately, your Axis dealer will forward your queries through the appropriate channels to ensure that you get an expedient response.
® NS IO AT NIC MU on ost -B M CO nd Lu oky -T Appendix E: How To Contact Axis The Axis Offices North America France United Kingdom Europe, Middle East, Latin America, Africa, Australia 60 To contact an Axis office, choose the one nearest to your region: Axis Communications Inc. 4 Constitution Way, Suite G Woburn, MA 01801-1030, USA Phone: 1-800-444-AXIS, (781) 938-1188 Fax: (781) 938-6161 Email: info@axisinc.com URL: http://www.axis.
® Appendix E: How To Contact Axis NS IO AT NIC MU ost -B M CO nd Lu Singapore, Southeast Asia, The Pacific China on ky To Axis Communications Pte Ltd. 51 Thomson Road 187B Goldhill Centre Singapore 307630 Phone: +65 250 8077 Fax: +65 352 1655 Email: info@axis.com.sg Axis Communications Ltd. Beijing Office Room 1719, 17/F, Tower 2 Bright China Chang An Building 7 Jian Guo Men Nei Street Beijing 100005, China Phone: +86 - 10 6510 2705/6/7/8 Fax: +86 - 10 6510 2703 Email: axisbj@public3.bta.net.
® NS IO AT NIC MU on ost -B M CO nd Lu oky -T Appendix E: How To Contact Axis Taiwan Korea Japan 62 Axis Communications Ltd. Floor 8-7 No. 495 Kuang Fu South Road Taipei, Taiwan Phone: +886 2 8780 5972 Fax: +886 2 8780 5975 Axis Communications Ltd. 42F, KLI 63 Building 60, Yoido-dong Yeongdeungpo-Ku Seoul, Korea Phone: +82 2 780 9636 Fax: +82 2 780 5802 Axis Communications K.K.
Index Index A F Acrobat Reader, 6 Anonymous FTP, 59 Approvals, 58 AXIS NetPilot, 20, 24 Axis Offices, 60, 61 AXIS Print Monitor, 33, 34 AXIS Print Utility for OS/2, 46 AXIS Print Utility for Windows, 39 AXIS Utilities, 33 Axis WWW Home Page, 59 Factory Default Settings, 49 Flash Memory, 11 Flash ROM, 55 H Hardware, 13, 57 I Basic Set Up with AXIS NetPilot, 20 Bindery Emulation, 8 IBM LAN Server, 57 Installation Summary, 19 Installation using AXIS NetPilot, 23 Internet, 59 Internet Axis Home Page, 59
Index P W Parameter editing Factory Defaults, 49, 50 from a Windows Platform (AXIS NetPilot), 51 Parameter List, 49, 51 Peer-to-Peer Printing (Windows), 41 Physical Description, 15 Power Indicator LED, 15 Power Requirements, 58 Print Queue (OS/2), 47 Print Server Mode (NetWare), 28 Printer Ports, 6 Property Pages, 27 Protocols, 57 PSERVER, 8 Weight, 58 Windows, 33, 57 Wizard, 20 World Wide Web, 59 R Remote Printer Mode (NetWare), 28 RPRINTER, 8 S Security, 10, 58 Set up of the Network, 18 Setting up N
