Administrator's Guide

Install TCP/IP software
Use this procedure to verify whether you have TCP/IP installed on a supported Microsoft Windows
system and to install the software, if necessary.
NOTE: You might need your Microsoft Windows System distribution files or CD-ROMs to install
TCP/IP components.
1. To check whether you have Microsoft TCP/IP Printing protocol and TCP/IP printing support,
complete the following:
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Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and open the Network
Connections folder. Double-click the Local Area Connection for your network and click
Properties.
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If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is listed and enabled in the list of components used by this
connection, the necessary software is installed. Proceed to
Configure a network printer for
Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008 systems on page 171. Otherwise, continue with step
2.
2. If you have not previously installed the software:
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In the Local Area Connection Properties window, click Install. In the Select Network
Component Type window, select Protocol and click Add to add the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP).
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Enter TCP/IP configuration values for the computer:
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On the General tab in the Local Area Connection Properties window, select Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
If you are configuring a Microsoft Windows server, type the IP address, default gateway address,
and subnet mask in the appropriate spaces.
If you are configuring a client, verify with your network administrator whether to enable automatic
TCP/IP configuration or enter a static IP address, default gateway address, and subnet mask in
the appropriate spaces.
4. Click OK to exit.
5. If prompted, exit Microsoft Windows and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Configure a network printer for Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008 systems
Set up the default printer by performing the following steps.
1. Verify that the Print Services for Unix is installed (required for LPR port availability):
a. Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and open the Network
Connections folder.
b. Click the Advanced menu and then select Optional Networking Components.
c. Select and enable Other Network File and Print Services.
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