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Network

This section describes the user tools in the Network menu under Interface Settings.

Machine IPv4 Address

Specify the machine's IPv4 network address.

Default: [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.

The physical address (MAC address) also appears.

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.

Default: [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 Configuration 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 Address Autoconfiguration

Specify IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration.

Default: [Active]

DNS Configuration

Make settings for the DNS server.

Default: [Auto-Obtain (DHCP)]

When you select [Specify], enter the DNS Server IPv4 address as "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" ("x" indicates a number).

DDNS Configuration

Specify the DDNS settings.

Default: [Active]

IPsec

Specify the machine's IPsec function Active/Inactive.

Default: [Inactive]

For details about this function, consult your administrator.

Domain Name

Specify the domain name.

Default: [Auto-Obtain (DHCP)]

When you select [Specify], enter the domain name using up to 63 characters.

WINS Configuration

Specify the WINS server settings.

Default: [On]

If [On] is selected, enter the WINS Server IPv4 address as "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" ("x" indicates a number).

If DHCP is in use, specify the Scope ID. Enter a Scope ID using up to 31 characters.

Do not enter "255.255.255.255" as the primary or secondary WINS server address.

Effective Protocol

Select the Protocol to use in the network.

Default for "IPv4": [Active]

Default for "IPv6": [Inactive]

Default for "NetWare": [Inactive]

"NetWare" is displayed only when Netware is installed.

Default for "SMB": [Active]

NCP Delivery Protocol

Select the protocol NCP delivery.

Default: [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.

Default: [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.

Default: [Auto Select]

Select a speed that matches your network environment. [Auto Select] should usually be selected.

Illustration of Ethernet Speed

LAN Type

When you have installed the Wireless LAN interface unit, select the method of connection.

Default: [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 Communication

Set the encrypted communication of SNMPv3.

Default: [Encryption / Cleartext]

If you select to [Encryption Only], you need to set an encryption password for the machine.

Permit SSL / TLS Communication

Set the encrypted communication of SSL/TLS.

Default: [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.

You cannot enter a host name starting or ending with a hyphen.

You cannot enter a host name starting with "RNP" or "rnp".

Machine Name

Specify the machine name.

Enter the machine name using up to 31 characters.

IEEE 802.1X Authentication for Ethernet

Specify the IEEE 802.1X authentication for Ethernet.

Default: [Inactive]

For details about IEEE 802.1X authentication, see "Configuring IEEE 802.1X".

Restore IEEE 802.1X Authentication to Defaults

You can return the IEEE 802.1X authentication settings to their defaults.

For details about IEEE 802.1X authentication, see "Configuring IEEE 802.1X".

Note

  • For details on how to access System Settings, see "Accessing User Tools".