50  Chapter 3 Getting to know the print server
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Additional configuration and management tools
The rest of this chapter includes information about other network 
configurations that you can use to attach your HP LaserJet 1200 
or 1220 series product to a network.
Using BOOTP
This section describes how to configure the print server using 
Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) services on servers in some 
operating systems. You use BOOTP to download network 
configuration data from a server to the HP JetDirect print server 
over the network.
Note On Windows NT and 2000 server systems, use the Microsoft DHCP 
utilities to set up HP JetDirect configuration via BOOTP. See Using 
DHCP for more information.
Benefits of using BOOTP
Using BOOTP to download configuration data provides the 
following benefits:
● Enhanced configuration control of the HP JetDirect print 
server. If you use other methods, such as the printer control 
panel, the configuration is limited to select parameters.
● Ease of configuration management. You can have the 
network configuration parameters for the entire network in 
one location.
● Ease of HP JetDirect print server configuration. You can 
automatically download complete network configuration 
information each time you turn the print server on.
The factory default for the HP JetDirect print server is to operate 
through BOOTP.