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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

Click the Start button, Network, Network and Sharing Center then Manage network connections.
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.
Right-click the following icon and then click Properties.
Windows Vista/XP:
Wireless connection --> Wireless Network Connection icon
Wired connection --> Local Area Connection
Windows 2000:
Local Area Connection
Note:
For Windows Vista, if the User Account Control dialog box is displayed, click Continue.
Check whether the TCP/IP protocol (Internet protocol) is installed on the computer.
Note:
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.
Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
Windows XP/2000: Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Configure the required settings and click OK.
Note:
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.
Restart the computer.

For Mac OS X

From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
Click the Network icon.
Mac OS X 10.3: Select an option appropriate for your environment from Show.
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.
Mac OS X 10.3: Verify that Automatic is selected in Location, then click the TCP/IP tab.
Mac OS X 10.5: Click the Advanced button.
Mac OS X 10.3: Configure the required settings in the TCP/IP tab. After setting, click Apply Now.
Mac OS X 10.5: Configure the required settings on the TCP/IP tab. After making your settings, click OK, and then click Apply.
Note:
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.