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setup unlisted ip print server :
This feature is used to assign IP addresses to unconfigured print servers (at factory default settings) on remote networks. When a print server is unable to obtain an IP address through DHCP, BOOTP or RARP, it will eventually default to an address of 198.102.102.254. This default address allows the utility to communicate with and configure the print server on a local subnet. However, if the print servers is on a remote subnet, the router will not likely route the packets to the print server correctly. This feature allows a valid IP address to be broadcast to the remote subnet for the print server to use.
Serial Number
Enter the serial number of the target print server.
IP Address
Enter an available, valid IP address for the print server to use.
Next
After selecting Next, you will be prompted for a broadcast address for the subnet where the print server is located. Alternatively, the Use Multicast check box may be selected and a multicast packet will be sent.
NOTE: Network routers must be enabled for multicast for the multicast packet to reach the print server.
i couldn't get my printer configured using SNMP or whateer, so used the multicast broadcast to get the ip set. worked like a champ. hopefully the last time i have to actually set it?