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Checking Your Network Environment 3-10
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Before Connecting to a Network
Sample Macintosh Network
In Mac OS 8/9, the AppleTalk ( EtherTalk) protocol is used. In Mac OS X, either the AppleTalk
(EtherTalk), TCP/IP, or NetBIOS (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) protocol can be used.
To use the e-mail/I-fax function or to send data, the TCP/IP protocol is required.
After configuring the settings in accordance with Chapter 4, "Settings Common to the Network
Protocols," see the following, depending on the protocol:
Chapter 8, "Using an AppleTalk Network (Macintosh)"
Chapter 5, "Using a TCP/IP Network"
Chapter 7, "Using a NetBIOS Network"
Optional equipment is required to use the e-mail/I-fax functions, or data sending functions for the machine if you
are using the imageRUNNER 3245/3235/3230/3225. For the equipment needed, see “Optional Equipment and
System Requirements for Connecting to a Network,” on p. 3-2.
The protocol you can use differs depending on the version of Mac OS or type of printer driver. For details, see
Chapter 10, "Before Printing from Computers".
Sample UNIX Network
With UNIX computers, the TCP/IP protocol is used.
After configuring the settings in accordance with Chapter 4, "Settings Common to the Network
Protocols," see the following:
Chapter 5, "Using a TCP/IP Network"
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