Okidata Introduces the OkiLAN 6100e.MT. LAUREL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 9, 1998-- -- ETHERNET(TM) Internal Print Server for the OKIPAGE(R) 16n, OKIPAGE 20 and OKIPAGE 8c Series -- Okidata today introduced the OkiLAN(TM) 6100e, a multi-protocol Ethernet internal print server designed for the OKIPAGE 16n, OKIPAGE 20 Series and OKIPAGE 8c Series digital LED printers. The OkiLAN 6100e is the first internal OKI solution to provide connectivity for both 10 Base-T and 10/100 Base-TX networks. To reduce network traffic overhead, especially over Wide Area Network links, the OkiLAN 6100e supports Novell Link Service Protocol (NLSP (NetWare Link Services Protocol) A routing protocol from Novell that is used in NetWare networks. NLSP is a link state protocol that was designed to reduce the wasted bandwidth associated with the RIP routing protocol. ) to work with Novell Multiprotocol Router 3.1 or higher. In addition, the built-in NLSP support eliminates the need to establish and configure for backwards compatibility with older versions of NetWare. The print server simultaneously supports Novell(R) Netware(R) with NDS See eDirectory. NDS - Netware Directory Services and NLSP, TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. , Windows NT(R), EtherTalk, LAN Manager, LAN Server, Banyan VINES and Windows 95(R). Designed for optimal output in network applications, the OkiLAN 6100e utilizes flash memory enabling users to download product performance enhancements from a single location. Additionally, the OkiLAN 6100e is an upgradeable print server that protects your network as it grows and changes. "The OkiLAN 6100e is a cost-effective print server that protects our customer's printer investment by allowing for detection of 10 Base-T or 10/100 Base-TX network segments," said James Upham, vice president, product development, Okidata. "Not only does this product increase printer throughput and reduce network traffic, it also allows for easy set-up, maintenance and upgrading." STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE: - Internally connected to OKIPAGE 16n, OKIPAGE 20 Series and the OKIPAGE 8c/8cn printers using the OKI HSP (Hosting Service Provider) An organization that specializes in hosting Web sites. There are various levels of offerings from sharing a Web server with several other companies to having a dedicated Web server or to providing co-location services. See co-location. interface - Flash memory for quick upgrades - High speed data transfer - Advanced Network Protocol Support for all popular network operating systems, including Novel NDS technology with NLSP for NetWare 5 - Automatic installation software utility for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and 3.51 - Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. configuration management with Netscape navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. - Compatible with HP's JetAdmin software - Advanced SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. (Simple Network Management Protocol) support for remote printer diagnostics over the network - Apple EtherTalk Phase II, DLC (1) (Data Link Control) See data link and OSI. (2) (Data Link Control) The data link layer protocol (layer 2) that is used in IBM's SNA networking. See SNA, data link protocol and Microsoft DLC. and Banyan Vines SUPPORTS: - Novell NetWare 3.x, 4.x and 5.0 - Apple AppleShare - IBM LAN Server IBM LAN Server started as a close cousin of Microsoft LAN Manager and first shipped in early 1988. It was originally designed to run on top of Operating System/2 Extended Edition. The network client was called IBM LAN Requester and was included with OS/2 EE 1.1 by default. or Microsoft LAN Manager - MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. - Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Microsoft Windows for Workgroups - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation - Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51 and 4.0 - Apple Macintosh OS Warranty and Availability The OkiLAN 6100e comes with a one-year on-site warranty and is available immediately through an extensive nationwide network of Okidata Authorized Dealer Service Centers throughout North America. These centers provide on-premises service at over 2,000 sites in the U.S. and Canada, enabling Okidata dealers to offer full warranty and after-warranty support to their customers. Headquartered in Mount Laurel, N.J., Okidata, a division of Oki America, Inc., is a full-line supplier of PC peripheral equipment, including serial impact dot matrix printers; inkjet printers; LED page printers; and a full line of plain paper multifunction facsimile machines. Okidata's entire line of ink jet, LED page printers, serial impact dot matrix printers and multifunction facsimile machines are in compliance with the EPA's Energy Star(R) Program. Its parent company, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., a $5.9 billion multinational corporation multinational corporation, business enterprise with manufacturing, sales, or service subsidiaries in one or more foreign countries, also known as a transnational or international corporation. These corporations originated early in the 20th cent. with headquarters in Tokyo, is a world leader in information processing systems, telecommunications and electronics. For more information on Okidata, OKI products or services, visit our web site: www.okidata.com or call 1-800-OKIDATA. Okidata, OKI, OkiView, Reg. T.M., OkiLAN T.M. Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. DOS and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. Energy Star is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and . All other trademarks belong to their respective companies. |
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