GETTING TO KNOW THE M208: Overview 5
GETTING TO KNOW THE M208
Overview
The purpose of this chapter is to get you acquainted with the M208. It contains an
overview of the M208’s features, an overview of the Hub’s architecture, an overview
of the Print Server’s architecture, and an overview of basic Print Server installations in
each of the supported environments.
M208 Features
With the Microplex M208 Workgroup Hub/Print Server, you can easily expand your
network and locate laser printers, dot matrix printers, plotters, and other peripherals
anywhere on the LAN rather than attaching them directly to a host system. Installation
is also quick and simple in any of the supported environments.
Hub/Remote Access Features
• auto-discovery/auto-senses when a device is connected to a port,
• automatically detects network collisions,
• automatically segments a port when the port experiences excessive collisions or
other undesirble Ethernet activity,
• duplicate address protection: if two units have the same address, both ports are
automatically segmented,
• any port can be used as the network connection or to cascade M208s,
• automatic reverse receive parity to correct miswiring,
• extensive monitoring and status reports via the npsh command set,
• SNMP management via MIB II and custom MIBs,
• SLIP support on the serial ports for dial-up or leased line remote access to the
local network
• NPWin for Windows-based configuration and management,
