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Declaration of Network Addresses
After declaring the type of network, you must enter the parameters for recognition of the printer
which must comply with the specifications of the TCP/IP network protocol; therefore, network address
(IP), subnet mask and gateway.
note: It is advisable to save or print this Configuration page; the data are important for any subsequent
settings. However, it is always possible to display this page opening the Toolbox program, selecting the
"Wireless" network settings or from the menu Start > Programs > Any_way Wi-Fi >
Configuration.
Described below are the network address definition fields:
• Manual IP configuration: Manual configuration is necessary when a DHCP server that assigns a
network address automatically is not available. In this case, manual configuration, which consists in
entering the available network addresses (IP, subnet mask, gateway), is necessary.
• Host name: Is the name of the printer in the network.
• IP, subnet mask, default gateway: The univocal names of the network parameters are those
required by TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol standard, a communication
protocol that defines the method of data transmission to network peripherals). Virtually, all modern
operating systems offer TCP/IP assistance and most large networks use the TCP/IP protocol for network
traffic. Indicate the IP address, subnet mask and the pre-defined Gateway maintaining the same class
of addresses as the Wireless router or access Point.
• Idle timeout [seconds]: Indicates the time during which the peripheral may wait to receive data on
the network (this depends on the characteristics of the network, in particular speed).
• Primary and secondary WINS Server: Indicate the characteristics of any WINS type servers present in
the network for management of peripherals.
• MDNS: Multicast Domain Name Server. Is used with local and ADHOC networks that do not use
central DNS servers. To execute service names with this method, an alternative DNS called mDNS is
used. Using the mDNS, the computer identifies and uses any printer connected to the LAN. It can also
work with any other peripheral enabled for Ethernet displayed on the network; in this case, declare the
name of the service and the name of the domain.
note: The MDNS method is particularly useful for connection in a Macintosh environment. Refer to the
OS X 10.2 or higher system for further information.
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