Network
This section describes the user tools in the Network menu under Interface Settings.
Machine IPv4 Address
Specify the machine's IPv4 network address.
The default setting is [Auto-Obtain (DHCP)].
When you select [Specify], enter the IPv4 address and subnet mask as "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" ("x" indicates a number).
When you select [Specify], make sure that IPv4 address is different from that of other machines on the network.
To set the "IPv4 address", press [IP Add.].
To set the "subnet mask", press [Subnet M].
When the physical address (MAC address) appears, press [Mac Add.].
IPv4 Gateway Address
A gateway is a connection or interchange point between two networks.
Specify the gateway address for the router or host computer used as a gateway.
The default setting is “0.0.0.0”.
Machine IPv6 Address
Displays the machine's IPv6 network address.
[Link-local Address]
The machine's specified link-local address appears.
[Manual Config. Address]
The machine's manually configured address appears.
[Stateless Address:] 1-5
The specified stateless address appears.
IPv6 Gateway Address
Displays the machine's IPv6 gateway address.
IPv6 Stateless Setting
Specify IPv6 Stateless Address Auto configuration.
The default setting is [Inactive].
DNS Configuration
Make settings for the DNS server.
The default setting is [Auto-Obtain (DHCP)].
When you select [Specify], enter the DNS Server IPv4 address as "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" ("x" indicates a number).
The default setting of DNS server 1-3 are "0.0.0.0".
DDNS Configuration
Specify the DDNS settings.
The default setting is [Active].
IPsec
Specify whether to activate or inactivate the machine's IPsec function.
The default setting is [Inactive].
Domain Name
Specify the domain name.
The default setting is [Auto-Obtain (DHCP)].
When you select [Specify], enter the domain name using up to 63 characters.
WINS Configuration
Specify the WINS server settings.
The default setting is [On].
If [On] is selected, enter the WINS Server IPv4 address as "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" ("x" indicates a number).
The default settings of WINS server 1-2 are "0.0.0.0".
If DHCP is in use, press [Scope ID] and then specify the scope ID.
Enter a scope ID using up to 31 characters.
Effective Protocol
Select the Protocol to use in the network.
The default setting for “IPv4” is [Active].
The default setting for "IPv6" is [Inactive].
The default setting for "NetWare" is [Inactive].
The default setting for "SMB" is [Active].
The default setting for "AppleTalk" is [Inactive].
"AppleTalk" appears when the optional PostScript 3 module is installed.
NCP Delivery Protocol
Select the protocol NCP delivery.
The default setting is [TCP/IP Priority].
If you select [IPX Only] or [TCP/IP Only], you cannot switch the protocol even if you cannot connect with it. If "NetWare" in “Effective Protocol” is set to [Inactive], you can only use TCP/IP.
NW Frame Type
Select the frame type when you use NetWare.
The default setting is [Auto Select].
SMB Computer Name
Specify the SMB computer name.
Enter the computer name using up to 15 characters.
"*+,/:;<>=?[\]|. and spaces cannot be entered.
Do not set a computer name starting with RNP and rnp.
Use uppercase letters for alphabets.
SMB Work Group
Specify the SMB work group.
Enter the computer name using up to 15 characters.
"*+,/:;<>=?[\]|. and spaces cannot be entered.
Use uppercase letters for alphabet.
Ethernet Speed
Set the access speed for networks.
The default setting is [Auto Select].
Select a speed that matches your network environment. [Auto Select] should usually be selected.
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100Mbps Half Duplex |
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IEEE802.1X Auth.(Ethernet)
Set the IEEE 802.1X authentication for Ethernet.
The default setting is [Inactive].
For details about IEEE 802.1X Authentication, see “Configuring IEEE 802.1X”.
Restr.IEEE802.1X Auth. Def.
You can return the IEEE 802.1X Authentication settings to their defaults.
LAN Type
When you have installed the wireless LAN interface board, select the method of connection.
The default setting is [Ethernet].
[LAN Type] is displayed when wireless LAN board is installed. If Ethernet and wireless LAN are both connected, the selected interface has priority.
Ping Command
Check the network connection with ping command using given IPv4 address.
If you fail to connect to the network, check the following, and then retry the ping command.
Make sure that "IPv4" in [Effective Protocol] is set to [Active].
Check that the machine with assigned IPv4 address is connected to the network.
There is a possibility that the same IPv4 address is used for the specified equipment.
Permit SNMPv3 Communictn.
Set the encrypted communication of SNMPv3.
The default setting is [Encryption/Cleartext].
If you select to [Encryption Only], you need to set an encryption password for the machine.
Permit SSL/TLS Comm.
Set the encrypted communication of SSL/TLS.
The default setting is [Ciphertext Priority].
If you set to [Ciphertext Only], you need to install the SSL certificate for the machine.
Host Name
Specify the host name.
Enter the host name using up to 63 characters.
Machine Name
Specify the machine name.
Enter the machine name using up to 31 characters.
