Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

DHCP is a protocol for dynamically assigning IP addresses to Internet Fax and client PCs. With DHCP, an Internet Fax can automatically acquire a unique IP address each time, and it connects to a network making IP address management an easier task for network administrators. When an Internet Fax logs on to the network, the DHCP Server selects an IP address from a master list and assigns it to the Internet Fax.

If you wish to enable the following options on your machine, a static (reserved by a Network Administrator) IP address and configurations must be used instead of the DHCP operation.

Receiving SMTP

G3 Gateway

Direct SMTP (Direct IFAX XMT)

SMTP Authentication

The Internet's emergence as a worldwide digital infrastructure has dramatically encouraged a market for communications-oriented appliances. However, the no object security technique has gained widespread and dominant use over the Internet due to several reasons.

1.Internet mail is a multi-hop store and forward architecture, and use of channel-based security is generally difficult.

2.No single technique is recommended by the Internet Fax standard.

To improve and make the system robust, Authentication through encryption based techniques are provided as a typical solution. The techniques may be associated with the transmission channel, such as by using Simple Authentication and Security Layer (SASL).

Some Internet Service Providers (ISP) take advantage of Internet mail service by providing an Authentication feature.

Your machine provides the following three Authentication options.

1.SMTP Service Extension for Authentication (SMTP AUTH) -- while sending

2.Lightweight challenge-response mechanism POP (APOP) -- while receiving

3.POP before SMTP -- performs POP procedure prior to every SMTP transaction

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)

For convenience, your machine has a LDAP client feature to enable the search for recipient's email addresses from the LDAP Server, which assists the entering of long email addresses.

The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is a protocol for accessing online directory services. A LDAP client connects to a LDAP Server and asks a question. The server responds with an answer.

Your machine indicates the search result from the LDAP Server on the LCD display. This enables you to easily choose the recipients you wish to send to and saves your time from entering long and intricate email addresses.

Advanced Internet Fax Features

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