Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Dhcp); Smtp Authentication; Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (Ldap) - Panasonic UF-6300 Operating Instructions Manual

Internet Communication Features

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 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 system.
If you wish to enable the following options on your Internet Fax, a static (Reserved by a Network
Administrator) IP address and configurations must be used instead of the DHCP operation.
SMTP Receiving
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 the system and make it more 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 Internet Fax 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 Internet Fax has an LDAP client feature to enable the search for the 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. An
LDAP client connects to an LDAP server and asks a question. The server responds with an answer.
Your Internet Fax 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 spares you the chore of entering long and intricate
email addresses.
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