Using Dhcp - Epson AcuLaser CX16 Reference Manual

❏ IP Address—A unique identifier for each device on a TCP/IP network.
❏ Subnet Mask—A filter used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to.
❏ Gateway—A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network.
Since the IP address for each PC and machine on your network must be unique, you usually need to
modify this preset address so it doesn't conflict with any other IP address or your network or any
attached network. You can do this in one of two ways. Each is explained in detail in the following
sections.
❏ Using DHCP
❏ Setting the address manually

Using DHCP

If your network supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), the machine's IP address
will be automatically assigned by the DHCP server when you turn on the machine.
Note:
❏ DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to
devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP address every time it
connects to the network.
❏ If the IP address of the machine is not set automatically, check if the machine has been set to allow
DHCP to be used (REPORT/STATUS — REPORT — CONFIGURATION PAGE). If the machine has been
set so that DHCP cannot be used, select AUTO in the UTILITY - ADMIN. MANAGEMENT - NETWORK
SETTING - IP ADDR. SETTING menu, and ENABLE in the UTILITY - ADMIN. MANAGEMENT -
NETWORK SETTING - DHCP menu.
1. Connect your machine to the network.
When using an Ethernet cable, plug the RJ45 connector into the Ethernet interface port of the
machine.
2. Turn on your PC and machine.
3. After the machine's message window is initialized, install the printer driver.
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