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Pearl-2 User Guide Connect using a DNS-based service discovery

Connect using a DNS-based service discovery

Pearl-2 uses DNS-based messages to advertise details about itself, including its host name. With a compatible

utility installed on your computer, you can access the system simply by typing its serial number and the suffix

".local" into the address bar of your browser.

The following table lists the compatible systems and Bonjour Print Services software needed.

Table 13 Install Bonjour Print Services

System Action Needed

Microsoft Windows

You must install Bonjour Print Services:

1. Use the following URL http://support.apple.com/kb/DL999

2. Click Download.

3. Follow the system prompts to download and install the application.

MacOSX

The Bonjour software used for service discovery is built into the Mac OS. No special

actions are needed.

Linux

The Avahi implementation used for DNS-based discovery is shipped with most Linux

distributions. If necessary, check with your administrator to ensure you have the

Avahi package installed.

To access the Admin panel of Pearl-2 using DNS discovery:

1. Find the system’s serial number that's printed on a label attached to the device.

TIP: The serial number also appears on the System information screen from the touch screen of Pearl-

2. Tap the system information gear icon to display the System information screen. If needed, tap the

screen once to display the control icons.

2. Enter the following string into the address bar of your web browser on your admin computer, where

<serial> is the serial number of your Pearl-2: