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1. Will the Franking Machine be able to get direct access to this from your LAN once it has an IP address? If yes go to page 4. 2. Or, will someone from your IT/Security teams need to make firewall changes to permit this? If yes go to page 5.
Firewall: A network security system that allows businesses to closely control access between networks and network attached devices, such as your Fran- king Machine and Quadient. Default settings: In its factory-default state, DHCP is enabled, DNS is in auto- matic mode and Proxy support is disabled. By default the port used to com- municate over the Internet is port 443.
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In this scenario, you simply plug the Franking Machine into your ADSL router or LAN connected to the ADSL router using a standard Ethernet (CAT5, RJ45) cable. The Router then assigns all IP address settings for you using DHCP. In most cases, the franking machine will then be able to connect directly to Quadient using you ADSL line.
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Additionally, a security device called firewall controls access to the Internet, and may block the Franking Machine. To enable the Franking Machine to reach Quadient, you may need to involve your IT/Security teams, and ask them to allow the Franking Machine to reach:...
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They may respond by providing you with a Username and Password, as well as an IP address or DNS name for the Proxy Server. These details will allow the Franking Machine to get access to Quadient.
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Your franking machine communi- cates with your Proxy server via TCP port 8080 by default. Your proxy server will pass it on to uk-meterservices.neopost.com Your proxy server TCP port 443. Internet uk-meterservices.neopost.com TCP port 443. Quadient Firewall Quadient Recrediting Systems...
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The Franking Machine will need the following fields completed during setup. (It may be advisable to have a member of your IT/Security teams present during installation to assist here). Proxy URL: This is the name or IP address of your Proxy Server. This will need to be provided by your IT department.
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In some unique instances, the LAN settings may have to be programmed into the IS series mailing machine in order to establish a valid connection via LAN. To manually configure LAN settings on an IS series mailing machine for a new install, the actions below are required.
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Enter the supervisor pin code “00000” and Press OK. Note: This pin code only applies when the PSD (meter) is not present. Login Enter PIN code: Scroll down to the option number 9 “Communication settings” and Press OK. Main menu Maintenance 8.
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Select “LAN settings” and press OK. Communication settings 1. Type of con... [...] 2. LAN Settings 3. Modem settings [...] From this step onwards, make sure you have information from the IT depart- ment about the different network settings needed for the configuration: •...
Enter the “Machine IP address” and press OK. DHCP setting Machine IP address Enter the “Subnet mask” and press OK. DHCP setting Subnet mask Enter the “Default gate IP address” and press OK. DHCP setting Default gateway IP address...
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Once you reach the “DNS Configuration” screen, press OK. DNS Configuration 2. Manual Enter the “Preferred DNS IP address” and press OK. DNS setting Preferred DNS IP address Enter the “Alternate DNS IP address” and press OK. DNS setting Alternate DNS IP address...
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IT department. Press OK. Other Settings MAC Address 00-1b-00-20-00-00 If your IT department uses a proxy, select ON, otherwise select OFF. Press OK. LAN Configuration 1. PROXY ON 2. PROXY OFF The LAN setting is complete.
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If you are using a proxy server, the proxy settings can also be accessed from this menu. However the mailing system will automatically detect the proxy server during the installation wizard and request the following information. Proxy URL: This is the name of the Installation process proxy server.
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To access the report please follow steps 1-3 in page 7 and 8 of this booklet “Manually configuring LAN communication settings” this will allow you access to the “supervisor menu”. Select “Reports” from the menu.
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Note: IS-350 uses double labels which can be fed the same way as an enve- lope. The label will be printed showing the current network settings assigned to the mailing system. 4146824H/D - 02/07/2021...
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