Can an Mfp be configured to two different subnet. Example: Network A 192.168.0.x , Network B: 172.1.16.x , both networks are connected to the same switch and internet connection, Network A and Network B cannot access each other. What type of routing or forwarding needs to be done on the dedicated switch. Thanks Copycowboy Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated as i have never come across this issue.
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Re: Print and Scan over two subnets.
I bridge or and advanced switch with vlan capabilities. A cisco switch is what most would go with.And Star Trek was just a tv show...yeah right! -
Re: Print and Scan over two subnets.
Essentially the device cannot be connected to both subnets. To achieve what you're asking, the printer would need an IP address that is valid for each subnet, and that isn't possible. You need to configure it on one subnet, and make it accessible from the other via the switch. To do this you would need to configure the gateway address on the printer that points to the switch. The switch itself knows about both subnets because both are connected to it. It would then need to be configured to route traffic between subnets, so that a PC on one subnet, can reach the printer on the other subnet.Comment
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Re: Print and Scan over two subnets.
What about the simple solution? For printing buy yourself a cheap little USB external print server. Assign the appropriate address to the print server. For scanning assign the machine NIC the address in the second subnet. So you've got $50 in parts and an hour setup. Sound good to me. =^..^=If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
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Re: Print and Scan over two subnets.
Thanks guys . Im going to test out the usb print server scenario. My account does not want to buy any expensive Switches. I have seen these installed before. Any recommendations on a specific brand type it will be going on A Konica Minolta MFP. ThanksComment
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Re: Print and Scan over two subnets.
In the past, I have just Google'd for the cheapest. I haven't had any trouble to speak of with any particular brand. =^..^=If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
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Thanks becuse i worked with some in the past and they were pretty cheeasy , It would lock up alot and prevent them from printing.Comment
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Re: Print and Scan over two subnets.
That's exactly what I would recommend as well.Keep in mind, though, that the network that prints through the print server would not be able to scan, nor would the machine's web page be accessible.As stated already, a switch that could do the job would be quite pricey, at least compared to what the customer currently has and is willing to spend.Another possibility, although not as secure, would be to put a second network card in a workstation (assuming there is a workstation with an available slot), and assign IP info to match the other network. You would then share the printer out to the second network. Again, no scanning to the second network, and the "host" PC would need to be turned on (although not necessarily logged into) full time.The risk, of course, is that any other shares on the PC would potentially be seen by the second network. If security is a concern, this approach would absolutely not be a viable option.“I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim HawkinsComment
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Re: Print and Scan over two subnets.
There is your answer. To work around this, your best solution is a work-around. which network wants which service, and why are they seperate? if scanning to the seperate network is the only issue, use scan-to-email, which does not care about separation.for printing, use IPP.Network A and Network B cannot access each other.2000 mockingbirds = 2 kilomockingbirdsComment
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Ipp. I forgot about this. I have known about this for a while. Never personally configured it tho. Anyone have any experiences with this at server level. How secure and reliable is this? ThanksComment
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Re: Print and Scan over two subnets.
Sorry, in my first post I failed to consider email scanning; that would still work. Pull (TWAIN) scanning would not from the second network.I don't, however, see how IPP printing would work. The two networks still need to be able to see each other, which they cannot until they are bridged in some way.“I think you should treat good friends like a fine wine. That’s why I keep mine locked up in the basement.” - Tim HawkinsComment
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Re: Print and Scan over two subnets.
I would also be concerned when considering IPP. Becuse that is printing going trough the internet eating up band with .I just dont have enough experience with this protocol to suggest it. thats why i asked the question. How about printing from a Fiery controller and the internal Print controller on the copier Any one try this? thanksComment
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If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.
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