a Configuration page definitions
This appendix explains the items that appear on the network configuration page.
General network settingsThe following table describes the general network settings shown on the network configuration page.
Parameter | Description |
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Network Status | Status of the HP |
| ● Ready: the HP |
| ● Offline: the HP |
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Active | Network mode of the HP |
Connection Type | ● Wired: the HP |
| 802.3 network. |
| ● Wireless: the HP |
| or g network. |
| ● None: Both network connection types are disabled. |
| Note Only one connection type can be active at a time. |
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URL | The web or IP address of the Embedded Web Server. |
| Note You will need to know this URL when you try to access the |
| Embedded Web Server. |
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Hardware | The Media Access Control (MAC) address that uniquely identifies the |
Address (MAC) | HP |
| networking hardware for identification. No two pieces of hardware have the |
| same MAC address. |
| Note Some Internet service providers (ISPs) require that you register the |
| MAC address of the Network Card or LAN Adapter that was |
| connected to your cable or DSL modem during installation. |
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Firmware | The internal networking component and device firmware revision code |
Revision | separated by a hyphen. |
| Note If you call in for support, depending on the problem, you might be |
| asked to provide the firmware revision code. |
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Hostname | The TCP/IP name assigned by the install software to the device. By default, |
| this is the letters HP followed by the last 6 digits of the MAC address. |
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IP Address | This address uniquely identifies the device on the network. IP addresses are |
| assigned dynamically through DHCP or AutoIP. You can also set up a static |
| IP address, though this is not recommended. |
| Note Manually assigning an invalid IP address during install will prevent |
| your network components from seeing the HP |
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