Re: Configuring intnernal JetDirect on LaserJet 4 from BNC to TP


"Tero Kaarlela" <tero.kaarlela@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> ng_reader wrote:
> > The card is installed, and gives me a link lite on my hub, but the
printer
> > only sees the BNC connection and won't get an IP.
> >
> > Does anyone know how to configure the J2552A internal print server for
the
> > LaserJet 4 line of printers to work on a twisted pair network?
> >
> > I *think* I can assign an IP address to the card itself, but it will
NEVER
> > find a network off the Co-Ax connection, so why bother?
> >
> > I did spend some time on HP's website, and I bet I could pay for
support,
> > but free chat support was making me crazy trying to find it, IF it
exists.
> >
> > -Mr. Poor.
>
>
> Hmmm if I remember correctly(this was years ago) only option of
> configuring J2552A was through LAN connection. When I needed to change
> the port used I connected an old mini hub(4 TP ports + bnc) to it then
> connected hub to laptop via TP. Then use printers test button to print
> out current settings of J2552A(you neec IP from it) and set up network
> settings of laptop to be in same network with J2552A. And telnet to it
> and you can configure it. If I recall correctly this was only option of
> configuring it.
>
>
> Tero
>

I fear you maybe correct. I was on HP's website reading and posting in its
forum, and pretty much the same answer. Except with the firmware of the
card, I may NOT be able to telnet to it.

Whatever the case, I fear it's lost.

I may go and get a similar card with only twisted pair as an option. Maybe
that will work.

Just maybe.....
Tak


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