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Confirming Your Network Settings with a Computer
Before the printer can be connected to the network, components such as TCP/IP must be installed and a valid IP address and subnet mask must be configured on the computer.
Confirming TCP/IP settings
Follow the procedure below to verify that the TCP/IP protocol is installed and the addresses and other settings are configured.
For Windows Vista/XP/2000
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Click the Start button, Network, Network and Sharing Center then Manage network connections.
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Windows XP: Click Start, click Explorer, and click Control Panel then Network Connections.
Windows 2000: Right-click the My Network Places icon and click Properties.
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Right-click the following icon and then click Properties.
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Windows Vista/XP:
Wireless connection --> Wireless Network Connection icon
Wired connection --> Local Area Connection
Wireless connection --> Wireless Network Connection icon
Wired connection --> Local Area Connection
Windows 2000:
Local Area Connection
Local Area Connection
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For Windows Vista, if the User Account Control dialog box is displayed, click Continue.
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Check whether the TCP/IP protocol (Internet protocol) is installed on the computer.
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If the TCP/IP protocol is already installed and the checkbox is selected, go to step 4 and check the settings including the addresses.
If the TCP/IP protocol is not installed, click Install to install the TCP/IP protocol. When installing, the operating system CD-ROM may be required.
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Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
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Windows XP/2000: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
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Configure the required settings and click OK.
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To assign an IP address to the computer automatically when using a DHCP server or router/access point (wireless router, etc.) with the DHCP function, select Obtain an IP address automatically.
Set up a DNS server if necessary. (For details, contact your service provider and network administrator.)
To communicate in Ad Hoc mode, select to use a fixed IP address between the devices, then configure the required settings.
Example IP address Printer: IP address 192.168.72.4/Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Computer: IP address 192.168.72.3/Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 The Default Gateway is not required. |
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Restart the computer.
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For Mac OS X
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From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
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Click the Network icon.
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Mac OS X 10.3: Select an option appropriate for your environment from Show.
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For a wired connection: Select Built-in Ethernet.
For a wireless connection: Select AirPort.
Mac OS X 10.5: Select an appropriate setting for your environment from the left-hand side of the Network screen.
For a wired connection: Select Ethernet.
For a wireless connection: Select AirPort.
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Mac OS X 10.3: Verify that Automatic is selected in Location, then click the TCP/IP tab.
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Mac OS X 10.5: Click the Advanced button.
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Mac OS X 10.3: Configure the required settings in the TCP/IP tab. After setting, click Apply Now.
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Mac OS X 10.5: Configure the required settings on the TCP/IP tab. After making your settings, click OK, and then click Apply.
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To assign an IP address to the computer automatically when using a DHCP server or router/access point (wireless router, etc.) with the DHCP function, select Using DHCP from Configure IPv4.
Set up a DNS server if necessary. (For details, contact your service provider and network administrator.)
To communicate in Ad Hoc mode, select to use a fixed IP address between the devices, then configure the required settings.
Example IP address Printer: IP address 192.168.11.2/Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Computer: IP address 192.168.11.3/Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 The Default Gateway is not required. |
