Pitney Bowes DM Series Installation And Operator's Manual page 3

Introduction
What are the benefits of Constant Connection?
Constant Connection allows you to connect your Mailing System via an Ethernet
(LAN) port instead of via a PC or an analogue telephone line.
You will obtain much quicker connection speeds when your Mailing System
connects to Pitney Bowes for services such as; Postage by Phone®, System
Updates, Features On Demand, Electronic Postal Inspection and Data Centre
Information Exchange. In addition, because your Mailing System will be connected
to your network, you'll no longer need to have a PC nearby and powered on or a
dedicated analogue phone line for the Mailing System.
This means that if you're paying line rental for a single analogue phone line solely
for the Mailing System, you will no longer need it.
Is it secure?
Yes, the system has been approved by ICSA, a company specialising in custom
evaluation and certification testing services for information technology products.
You can download the full report from www.pitneybowes.co.uk
What do I need to tell my Network/IT Department Administrator?
Depending on your network type, your Network Administrator will need to configure
the network to support dynamic or static IP addressing and allow access to these
ports to function:
TCP 80 (http), TCP 443 (https), TCP 21 (ftp), TCP 53 (DNS)
You will need details of the subnet mask and default gateway. If a proxy server is
used, please ensure that this connection bypasses the proxy server.
If necessary, check with your Network Administrator that the network settings can
be configured as described. Any network changes required should be made before
installing Constant Connection (see 'Before you begin...' on the following page).
Will I need to change the settings on my Mailing Machine?
Yes, depending on your network type you will need to change settings on your
Mailing System. Full instructions are provided later in this guide.
SDC876B Constant Connection (LAN Connection) Guide
Will my Mailing Machine work without a network connection?
Yes, you can still use an analogue phone line to perform downloads and updates.
See the "Problems?' section of this guide for more information.
What Mailing Machines work with Constant Connection?
This guide covers use of Constant Connection on the following products:
DM220i series
DM475 and DM450+ series
IMPORTANT: Availability of products varies by country. Inclusion of a product in
this guide does not guarantee availability within your country.
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DM300c and DM400c series
DM500 to DM1000 series
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