2. Preparation
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2.10 Configuring the unit to access the LAN
You can print documents, scan documents, receive
faxes or send faxes using a computer on the LAN. To
enable these features, you need to set the IP address,
subnet mask, and default gateway for the unit.
Important:
LConsult your network administrator when setting
the IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway.
2.10.1 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 (In ternet 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.
LThe 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 25 for details.
Note:
LYou can connect two or more units and assign IP
addresses automatically with a DHCP server, but we
recommend assigning static IP a ddresses manually
for each unit to avoid unnecessary trouble.
2.10.2 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.
1{Menu}
2Press {#}{5}{0}{0} to display “DHCP”.
3Press {0} to select “Disabled”. i {Set}
4Set each item.
For the IP address:
1. Press {5}{0}{1} to display “IP Address”.
2. {Set} i Enter the IP address of the unit. i
{Set}
For the subnet mask:
1. Press {5}{0}{2} to display “Subnet Mask”.
2. {Set} i Enter the subnet mask of the network.
i {Set}
For the default gateway:
1. Press {5}{0}{3} to display “Default
Gateway”.
2. {Set} i Enter the default gateway of the
network. i {Set}
5Press {Menu} to exit.
6Install Multi-Function Station on the computer that
you want to use it with. See page 25 for details.
To correct a mistake in the IP address, subnet mask,
or default gateway
Press {<} or {>} to move the cursor to the incorrect
number, and make the correction.
2.10.3 Setting the computer for PC fax
reception
You need to select the computer that will be used for
receiving faxes.
LMake sure the PC fax setting is turned ON
beforehand (feature #442 on page 62).
LMake sure the fax preview mode is turned OFF
beforehand (feature #448 on page 62).
1{Menu} i {#}{4}{4}{3} i {Set}
2Press {V} or {^} repeatedly to select the desired
computer. i {Set}
3Press {Menu} to exit.
Note:
LIf 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.
LTo select the desired computer easily, change the PC
name beforehand (page 27).