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Function
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Description
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TCP/IP Enabled
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This field allows you to enable and disable the protocol.
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Host Name
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Enter the host name, up to 15 characters.
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IP Address
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This is the printer's address on the network. The format is x.x.x.x, where x represents a decimal number from 0 - 255. The value entered must be a valid IP address and not 0.0.0.0, 255.255.255.255, or any address ending with 255.
The value in this field is overwritten when RARP or BOOTP/DHCP is enabled and a RARP or BOOTP/DHCP server assigns a value.
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Network Mask
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This is needed in networks that use sub-netting. If you are not using sub-netting, leave this blank; the printer will choose an appropriate mask. The format is x.x.x.x, where x represents a decimal number from 0 - 255.
The value in this field is overwritten when RARP or BOOTP/DHCP is enabled and a RARP or BOOTP/DHCP server assigns a value.
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Broadcast Address
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This is the address the printer uses to send broadcast packets. The format is x.x.x.x, where x represents a decimal number from 0 - 255. If you are unsure, leave this blank; the printer will choose an appropriate address.
The value in this field is overwritten when RARP or BOOTP/DHCP is enabled and a RARP or BOOTP/DHCP server assigns a value.
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Default Gateway
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Gateway addresses are used to communicate with devices not on the same network segment. Enter the gateway host IP address. The gateway host address is the address of a host that is used to retransmit the packets from the current network segment to another network segment. The format for each address is x.x.x.x, where x represents a decimal number from 0 - 255.
The value in this field is overwritten when RARP or BOOTP/DHCP is enabled and a RARP or BOOTP/DHCP server assigns a value.
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RARP
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True. The printer issues RARP requests when reset.
False. The printer does not issue RARP requests when reset.
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BOOTP/DHCP
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True. The printer issues BOOTP and DHCP requests when reset.
False. The printer does not issue BOOTP and DHCP requests when reset.
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DHCP Server Address
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This field reports the IP address of the DHCP server.
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DHCP Lease Expiration
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This field reports the date and time in this format:
DAY MMM DD HH:MM:SS YEAR UTC
For example:
MON MAR 17 00:08:00 1997 UTC
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DHCP Lease Renewal
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This field reports the date and time in this format:
DAY MMM DD HH:MM:SS YEAR UTC
For example:
MON MAR 17 00:08:00 1997 UTC
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Frame Type
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This list box allows you to choose the frame type for packet transmission.
Ethernet frame types:
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Media Type
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In most environments, the correct choice is Default. The other settings are used where routers on the network place incorrect media type codes in packets. The choices are:
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