Configuring the unit to access the LAN

1. Introduction and Installation

1.13Configuring the unit to access the LAN

You can print documents, scan documents, receive faxes or send faxes using a computer on the LAN. To enable these features, you need to set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for the unit.

Important:

LConsult your network administrator when setting the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

1.13.1Setting up automatically with a DHCP server

Your situation:

–When only one unit is connected to the LAN.

If your network administrator manages the network with a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, it will automatically assign an IP (Internet Protocol) address, subnet mask, and default gateway to the unit.

1After connecting the LAN cable to the unit and the computer, turn the power switch ON.

L The IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway will be set automatically.

2Install Multi-Function Station on the computer that you want to use it with.

1.14Installing Multi-Function Station

LInstall Multi-Function Station (CD-ROM) before connecting the unit to a computer with the USB cable. If the unit is connected to a computer with the USB cable before installing Multi-Function Station, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialogue box will appear. Click [Cancel] to close

it.

LSoftware features and appearance are subject to change without notice.

Warning:

LTo assure continued emission limit compliance;

–use only shielded USB cable (Example: Hi- Speed USB 2.0 certified cable).

–use only shielded LAN cable (category 5 straight cable).

L To protect the unit, use only shielded USB cable in areas where thunderstorms occur.

1 Start Windows® and exit all other applications.

LFor Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista® users, you must be logged in as an administrator in order to install Multi-Function Station.

2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

3[Easy Installation]

LThe installation will start automatically.

4When the setup program starts, follow the on-screen instructions.

5The [Connect Type] dialogue box appears.

For USB connection:

1.[Connect directly with a USB cable.] i[Next] L The [Connect Device] dialogue box will appear.

2.Connect the unit to a computer with the USB cable (1), then click [Next].

3.Click [Install], then follow the on-screen instructions.

L The files will be copied to your computer.

For LAN connection:

1. [Connect via the Network.] i[Next]

LThe [Select a Network Device] dialogue box will appear.

2.Check [Select in the searched list] and select the unit from the list.

3.[Next]

4.Click [Install], then follow the on-screen instructions.

LThe files will be copied to your computer.

Important notice

If you use Windows XP or Windows Vista, a message may appear after connecting the unit with the USB cable. This is normal and the software will not cause any difficulties with your operating system. You can continue the installation with no problem. This kind of message is displayed:

LFor Windows XP users

“The software you are installing for this hardware has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.”

LFor Windows Vista users

“Would you like to install this device software?”

To view or install the operating instructions data

1.Start Windows and insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

Detailed operating instructions are on the CD-ROM.