In a message dated 96-04-24 18:20:33 EDT, [log in to unmask]
(Frank Berg) writes:
 
>>      I was able to TELNET to our JetDirect card (Internal) after I had
>>      configured the TCP/IP settings on the Front Panel.
>>
>>      Mike Wanzong
>
>The problem is you cannot telnet to an *external* JetDirect
>interface.  I think the original poster of the question had an
>external model.  I've got the same problem myself: I was able to
>configure the internal cards via the front panel on the printer and
>was then able to telnet to it for additional configuration
>parameters.  But I cannot figure out how to telnet to or configure
>the external model.  Someone once suggested trying to build a RARP table
>with the mac address of the printer interface (which is available)
>and the desired IP address which might allow one to telnet to the
>external JetDirect unit.
>
>Any thoughts on this idea?
 
I remember seeing a program called BOOTP.  Usually associated with Unix.  Can
be found with ESPUL from RAC.
 
Rick Clark
P/A for WW&R