Ethernet Verification - InfoPrint 6500 Series User Manual

Chapter 2
Configuration Tools

Ethernet Verification

Before performing the verification, you must connect the ethernet interface
card to the network.
1. Print an ethernet test page (following the steps on page 20) to verify the
settings you made.
2. Verify the Netmask is correct in two locations on the ethernet test page:
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The Netmask must be the same in both locations. For example, if the
Netmask is listed as 255.255.255.0 in NETWORK INTERFACES and is
listed as 255.255.255.255 in the TCP/IP ROUTING TABLE, they do not
match and you must correct it for the Gateway. Also, if a Gateway
Address was entered, verify that "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is alive" is printed under
the Default Gateway Ping Test, where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the Gateway
Address. If a Gateway Address was not entered, the Default Gateway
Ping test is not required and will not display on the page.
If the Netmask does not match, complete the following steps:
a. Place the printer offline.
b. Using the front panel, modify the Gateway value to 0.0.0.0. (non-
c. Place the printer online and wait for the "ETHERNET IS READY"
d. Place the printer offline and enter the Gateway Address you desire.
e. Place the printer online and wait for the "ETHERNET IS READY"
Your ethernet is now configured and connected to your network.
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NETWORK INTERFACES
TCP/IP ROUTING TABLE
configured).
message to display.
message. This saves the new Gateway Address.