Select and prepare an installation site4-14 DocuTech 61xx Installation Planning GuideNetwork hardwareThe Ethernet interface on the DocuSP controller is a 10/100 MBper sec twisted pair standard (10BaseT or 100Base T).Attachment Unit Interface (AUI) Coax Ethernet is enabled withan optional adapter cable.The Ethernet connection to the DocuSP controller must becompatible with the Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers (IEEE) 802.3 standard.Network protocolsThe DocuSP controller supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, Socket TCP/IP, and EtherTalk Link Access Protocol (ELAP) protocols if theproper gateways are installed on the controller.NOTE: The DocuSP controller does not provide Novell servernetwork services. If you plan to use the IPX/SPX protocol, youmust have a Novell server installed on your network.Telephone requirementsOne telephone line is recommended where the DocuTech printeris installed.Customer supportThere will be times when the operator or administrator will needto read the screen information from the DocuSP controllerdialogs to the customer support personnel. Therefore, it isnecessary to provide a telephone in close proximity to theDocuTech system so that the operator or administrator caneasily view the screen and operate the system while remainingon the telephone.ModemThe installation of the modem requires that a dedicatedtelephone line is available at the DocuTech site. The telephoneline specifications are:• Standard voice grade telephone line, 2-wire switched.• Dedicated, non-shared line.