EFI Fiery proServer Installationshandbuch Seite 11

Fiery proServers can be configured to bridge the two network adapters on the Fiery proServer:
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The upper Ethernet port must be connected to the prepress network. Do not connect the lower Ethernet port to
the prepress network, as it can cause serious network problems. If you are using DHCP, the network adapter is
already configured correctly. If you are using a static IP address on the Fiery proServer, you need to reconfigure
the network adapter.
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The lower Ethernet port provides an optional isolated network segment for the inkjet printer. If the Fiery
proServer and the inkjet printer are both on the company network, you do not need to use this port. However, if
you wish to establish an isolated network connection between the Fiery proServer and the inkjet printer, connect
a cable from the lower Ethernet port to the inkjet printer. A crossover cable is not required.
Set up a network bridge
If your printer is connected through the network, you can set up a dedicated 1 GB network connection to it. To set
up a network bridge requires detailed knowledge of your network security structure and must be performed by a
qualified system administrator.
Network switches are available that ensure high-speed data transfer to all ports. They are capable of smartly
directing network traffic to prevent ports from being affected by data that is not destined for them. The use of a
suitable network switch removes the technical need to set up a network bridge. If you connect your system through a
network switch, it is recommended that the Fiery proServer and the printer be connected to the same network
switch.
The use of a network switch is the preferred method to set up a network bridge. Follow the steps below only if you
do not have a network switch available.
1 In Control Panel, click Network and Internet. Then click Network and Sharing Center and Change adapter
settings.
2 Right-click Ethernet and Ethernet 2 and click Bridge Connections.
Ethernet represents the lower Ethernet port (for the printer). Ethernet 2 represents the upper Ethernet port (for
the prepress network).
The Network Bridge icon appears.
3 Right-click the Network Bridge icon, and click Properties.
The Network Bridge Properties window appears.
4 Under Adapters, select Ethernet to configure the network for the printer.
5 Under This connection uses the following items, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Then click
Properties.
6 On the General tab, configure the settings for the printer.
If you want to assign an IP address via DHCP you do not need to make any changes. A static IP address is
recommended. To assign a static IP address, select Use the following IP address, and enter an IP address for the
printer.
7 Click OK to return to the Network Bridge Properties window.
8 Under Adapters, select Ethernet 2 to configure the network for the prepress network. Then click Properties.
9 On the General tab, configure the settings for the prepress network.
If you want to assign an IP address via DHCP you do not need to make any changes. A static IP address is
recommended. To assign a static IP address, select Use the following IP address, and enter the IP address of the
network.
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Installation Guide 11
Fiery proServer, version 7.1