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Assigning an IP address
In order to access the printer over most networks and also to access printer
management controls such as WebAdmin, the printer should be assigned an IP address.
The printer can be assigned an IP address through the front panel, or also using
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Instructions for each method are
provided on the following pages.
Front Panel vs. DHCP:
There are some differences in the way the printer handles TCP/IP settings set through
the front panel as opposed to those set using DHCP. You should take these into
consideration when deciding which method to use.
Front Panel:
TCP/IP parameters (including the IP address) assigned via the front panel
are stored in the printer’s non-volatile memory (NVRAM) and are retained during
power cycling. The IP address configured using this method is referred to as a “static
IP address,” meaning that it will always remain the same.
DHCP:
TCP/IP parameters assigned via DHCP are also stored in NVRAM, with the
exception of the IP address. By default, the IP address acquired via DHCP is not saved
in NVRAM with the other parameters, and the printer will request an address from
the DHCP server at each power cycle. In the case of a disturbance with the DHCP
server, the printer may be left temporarily without an IP address, or may have its IP
address unexpectedly changed, making the printer unavailable to some users.
To avoid these scenarios, the printer can be configured via WebAdmin to store its
DHCP-assigned IP address in NVRAM with the other TCP/IP parameters. This also has
the potential for problems, however, since a DHCP server disturbance (such as a
power failure) may result in the printer’s address being re-assigned to another
network device and causing conflicts.
Instructions for configuring DHCP settings via WebAdmin, as well as suggestions for
obtaining best results using DHCP can be found in the “Assigning TCP/IP Parameters
Using DHCP” section of this chapter, starting on Page 8-4.
Summary of Contents for Elite 21 Series
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