2.13 Configuring the unit toaccess the LAN
You can use printer, scanner, fax, telephone answering
machine features using a computer connected to the
LAN. To enable these features, you need to set the IP
address, subnet mask, and default gateway in the unit.
Important:
RConsult your network administrator when setting
the IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway.

2.13.1 Setting up automatically with a DHCP

server

Your situation:
– When only one unit is connected to the LAN.
If your network administrator manages the network with
a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server,
it will automatically assign an IP (Internet Protocol)
address, subnet mask, and default gateway to the unit.
1After connecting the LAN cable to the unit and the
computer, turn the power switch ON.
RThe IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway will be set automatically.
2Install Multi-Function Station on the computer that
you want to use it with. See page 31 for details.
Note:
RYou can connect two or more units and assign IP
addresses automatically with a DHCP server, but we
recommend assigning static IP addresses manually
for each unit to avoid network access and
configuration troubles.

2.13.2 Setting up manually

Your situation:
– When your network administrator does not manage
the network with a DHCP server.
– When two or more units are connected to the LAN.
You need to assign an IP address, subnet mask, and
default gateway manually.
1MMenuN
2Press MBNM5NM0NM0N to display “DHCP”.
3Press M0N to select “DISABLED”. A MSetN
4Set each item.
For the IP address:
1. Press M5NM0NM1N to display “IP ADDRESS”. A
MSetN
2. Enter the IP address of the unit. A MSetN
For the subnet mask:
1. Press M5NM0NM2N to display “SUBNET MASK”.
A MSetN
2. Enter the subnet mask of the network. A MSetN
For the default gateway:
1. Press M5NM0NM3N to display “DEFAULT
GATEWAY”. A MSetN
2. Enter the default gateway of the network. A
MSetN
5Press MMenuN to exit.
6Install Multi-Function Station on the computer that
you want to use it with. See page 31 for details.
To correct a mistake in the IP address, subnet mask,
or default gateway
Press MFN or MEN to move the cursor to the incorrect
number, and make the correction.

2.13.3 Setting the computer for PC fax

reception

You need to select the computer that will be used for
receiving faxes.
Important:
RMake sure the PC fax setting is set to “ALWAYS”
or “CONNECTED” beforehand (feature #442 on
page 86).
RMake sure the fax preview mode is turned OFF
beforehand (feature #448 on page 66).
1MMenuN A MBNM4NM4NM3N A MSetN
2Press MCN or MDN repeatedly to select the desired
computer.
RYou can display IP address of the selected
computer by pressing MEN.
3MSetN
4Press MMenuN to exit.
Note:
RIf the unit is not connected to the LAN, the computer
connected to the unit by USB is assigned as the
default computer for PC fax reception.
RTo select the desired computer easily, change the PC
name beforehand (page 34).

2.13.4 Setting the computer for PC TAM

reception

You need to select the computer that will be used for
receiving voice messages.
Important:
RMake sure the PC TAM setting is set to
“ALWAYS” beforehand (feature #365 on
page 88).
1MMenuN A MBNM3NM6NM6N A MSetN
2Press MCN or MDN repeatedly to select the desired
computer.
RYou can display IP address of the selected
computer by pressing MEN.
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