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Does anyone out there know how to force an AppleTalk (LocalTalk) device to
assume a specific node number?  I have a QMS Colorscript 210
printer that has a LocalTalk interface.  Somehow the printer
has chosen an illegal AppleTalk node number for itself (51).
According the the AppleTalk specs, node numbers in the range of
1-127 are used to identify client nodes (which a Laser Printer is
not).  Node numbers in the range of 128-254 are reserved for 
server nodes (which a LaserPrinter is).  Since my printer has 
taken the number 51 for itself, it has an illegal address.

We have a Cisco EtherTalk router that refuses to route the NBP for
this printer.  When EtherTalk users on the side of the router opposite
of the printer activate their choosers, they do not see it.  All users 
on the printer side of the Cisco, however, see the printer just fine.  
I also have an Apple LaserWriter that is daisy-chained with the
QMS.  It has a legitimate AppleTalk node number (165) and all users
can see it just fine.  Apparently our Cisco will not allow the illegal 
address.

Merely turning off and on the printer has no effect since the printer
will continue to use the same address unless some other device on
the net grabs it first.  Are there any utilities available which
will allow me to set an AppleTalk address manually?

Thanks in advance!

Kevin Hansel
hansel@convex.com