Chapter 4

Wired (802.3) network settings

The following table describes the 802.3 wired settings shown on the network configuration page.

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Parameter

Description

 

 

Hardware

The Media Access Control (MAC) address that identifies the HP All-in-One.

Address (MAC)

This is a unique 12-digit identification number assigned to networking

 

hardware for identification, including routers, switches, and other such

 

devices. 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.

 

 

IP Address

This address uniquely identifies the product 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.

 

CAUTION: Be careful when manually assigning an IP address. An invalid

 

IP address during installation will prevent your network components from

 

seeing the HP All-in-One.

 

 

Subnet Mask

A subnet is an IP address assigned by the installation software to make an

 

additional network available as part of a larger network. Subnets are specified

 

by a subnet mask. This mask determines which of the HP All-in-One IP

 

address bits identify the network and subnet, and which bits identify the

 

product itself.

 

NOTE: It is recommended that the HP All-in-One and the computers that

 

use it all reside on the same subnet.

Default Gateway

A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network. A node

 

in this instance can be a computer or some other product.

 

NOTE: The address of the default gateway is assigned by the installation

 

software, unless you have already set a manual IP address.

 

 

Configuration

The protocol used to assign the IP address to the HP All-in-One:

Source

• AutoIP: The installation software automatically determines the

 

 

configuration parameters.

 

• DHCP: The configuration parameters are supplied by a dynamic host

 

configuration protocol (DHCP) server on the network. On small networks,

 

this could be a router.

 

• Manual: The configuration parameters are set manually, such as a static

 

IP address.

 

• Not Specified: The mode used when the HP All-in-One is initializing.

 

 

DNS server

The IP address of the domain name service (DNS) for the network. When you

 

use the Web or send an e-mail message, you use a domain name to do it.

 

For example, the URL http://www.hp.com contains the domain name hp.com.

 

The DNS on the Internet translates the domain name into an IP address.

 

Devices use the IP addresses to refer to one another.

 

• IP Address: The IP address of the domain name server.

 

• Not Specified: The IP address is not specified, or the product is

 

initializing.

 

NOTE: Check to see if a DNS IP address appears on the network

 

configuration page. If no address is shown, obtain the DNS IP address from

 

your Internet service provider (ISP).

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