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Routers with security capabilities may allow filtering of MAC addresses on networks. This allows a managed list of
devices to access the network, identified by their MAC addresses. MAC address filtering can help prevent access on
the network from unwanted devices, such as from intruders on a w ireless network. MAC address filtering can also
prevent legitimate access if you forget to add a new device to the router's list o f allowed addresses. If your network
uses MAC address filtering, be sure to add the MAC address of the p rinter to the list of allowed devices.
How do I find the MAC address?
Most network equipment has a unique hardware identification num ber to distinguish it from other devices on the
network. This is called the Media Access Control (MAC) address.
When installing the printer on a network, make sure you select the printer with the correct MAC address.
The MAC address label is located inside the printer.
MAC:XX XX XX XX XX XX
The MAC address of the internal print server is a series of letters and numbers. Other devices sometimes use a type of
MAC address called Universally Administered Address (UAA).
MAC: XX XX XX XX XX XX UAA: XX XX XX XX XX XX
Note: A list of MAC addresses can be set on an access point (router) so that only devices with matching MAC addres ses
are allowed to operate on the network. This is called MAC filtering. If MAC filtering is enabled in your access point and
you want to add a printer to your network, then the MAC address of the printer must be included in the MAC filter list.
What is an IP address?
An IP address is a unique number used by devices (such as a wireless pri nter, computer, or wireless access point) on
an IP network to locate and communicate with each other. D evices on an IP network can communicate with each other
only if they have unique and valid IP addresses. A unique IP address means no two devices on the same network have
the same IP address.
An IP address is a group of four numbers separated by periods. An example of an IP ad dress is 192.168.100.110.
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