Boot Method
Method the print server uses to obtain an IP address. AUTO attempts to detect yourIPaddressthroughDHCP,BOOTP,andRARP.IfunabletodetectanIP address automatically, it uses the default IP address: 192.0.0.192.
Leave this setting on AUTO, unless you assign the print server’s IP address manually. For manual configuration (without DHCP), change the boot method to STATIC.
Gateway (or Router)
Use this setting only if you are using the print server in a large organization that has subnets for different departments.
RF Channel
Defines the radio frequency channel (WiFi channel) that the print server uses to communicate. In most cases, the print server will automatically configure the RF channel. This value must match for all nodes on a network.
If you find that printing is too slow, you may be able to improve performance by changing the RF channel on your computer(s) and access point, if you have one. To avoid interference from other networks, choose a setting at least three channels higher or lower than that for any nearby wireless network (for example, if another network is set to channel 7, choose channel 10 or higher, or channel 4 or lower). Then run
MAC Address
Defines the Ethernet address of the print server. The MAC (Medium Access Control) address is set during manufacture and cannot be changed. You can find it on the sticker on the back of the print server.
Data Rate
Indicates the throughput speed in Mbps of the wireless Ethernet connection (1, 2, 5.5, or 11). The print server will automatically negotiate to the highest possible rate.
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