Network configuration

You might need to configure certain network parameters on the product. You can configure these parameters from the embedded Web server. See Embedded Web server on page 57.

Supported network protocols

The product supports the TCP/IP network protocol. It is the most widely used and accepted networking protocol. Many networking services utilize this protocol. This product also supports IPv4 and IPv6. The following tables list the networking services/protocols that are supported on the product.

Table 5-1 Printing

Service name

Description

 

 

port9100 (Direct Mode)

Printing service

 

 

Line printer daemon (LPD)

Printing service

 

 

Table 5-2Network product discovery

Service name

Description

 

 

SLP (Service Location Protocol)

Device Discovery Protocol, used to help find and configure

 

network devices. Used primarily by Microsoft-based software

 

programs.

mDNS (multicast Domain Name Service - also known as “Rendezvous” or “Bonjour”)

Device Discovery Protocol, used to help find and configure network devices. Used primarily by Apple Macintosh-based software programs.

Table 5-3Messaging and management

Service name

Description

 

 

HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol)

Allows Web browsers to communicate with embedded Web

 

server.

 

 

EWS (embedded Web server)

Allows a user to manage the product through a Web browser.

 

 

SNMP (simple network management protocol)

Used by network programs for product management. SNMP

 

V1, V2, and standard MIB-II (Management Information Base)

 

objects are supported.

 

 

Table 5-4IP addressing

Service name

Description

 

 

DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol)

For Automatic IP address assignment. DHCP server provides the product with an IP address. Generally requires no user intervention for product to obtain IP address from a DHCP server.

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