HP CD-ROM Server User's Guide

Network Configuration 3-3
Microsoft and IBM Networks
The HP CD-ROM Server does not require any configuration
when using Microsoft and IBM networks that use SMB over
NetBEUI (such as Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95,
Windows NT or OS/2). For instructions on making a network
connection to your CD-ROM server, proceed to chapter 4.
Note
Microsoft and IBM networks that use SMB over TCP/IP require
TCP/IP configuration as described in “TCP/IP Networks” below.
TCP/IP Networks
To use the HP CD-ROM Server in the TCP/IP environment, you
must select an available Internet Protocol (IP) address. On some
systems, you may need a unique host name to associate with the
IP address. The IP address can be easily set from UNIX or
Windows NT systems.
Note ❏
To configure IP addressing on Windows 95 (and other
systems that support TCP/IP networks), and to configure
other TCP/IP parameters—such as a subnet mask, default
gateway address—you will need to edit and save the
CD-ROM servers
config.ini
file as described in chapter 5.
Before you begin
• Obtain
root
privileges on your UNIX system or
administrator
privileges on the Windows NT server.
• Confirm with your Network Administrator that you may
proceed with network configuration.
• Obtain an unused IP address, and a host name (if
necessary), from your Network Administrator.
Note ❏
Do not use the factory default IP address (192.36.253.80)
when installing your HP CD-ROM Server. Always consult
your Network Administrator before assigning an IP address.
• Obtain the LAN hardware (MAC) address found on the label
on the bottom of the CD-ROM server (or attached to the
tower enclosure).
• Verify that the CD-ROM server is powered up and connected
to the network.
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