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NP3680 User Guide
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3.2 Assigning an IP Address to the Server
3.2.1 Preliminary
• If you have a DHCP server on your network, your Server will receive an IP address automatically. The IP
address will then appear on the Control Center or on the page of configuration report that you printed
earlier. If your DHCP server does not give an IP address to the Server, the Server will use the Factory IP
address: 192.168.1.100.
• If you are not working in a DHCP network, you need to manually set the Server’s IP address.
• If you are connecting multiple MFP Servers, and not using a DHCP server on your network, you will need
to disconnect the other MFP Servers if they are using the default IP Address (192.168.1.100) to avoid IP
conflicts and configure the server.
3.2.2 Ethernet Address
You do not need to know the Ethernet address of your Server to assign an IP address to it. The Control Center
will automatically search for Servers and list their Ethernet addresses.
3.2.3 IP Address
Unless you are assigning an IP address using DHCP, you must obtain an unused IP address from your
network administrator.
3.2.4 Methods for Setting the IP Address
You can set the IP address of your Server using one of the following methods, depending on your network
operating environment:
• Automatic IP Address Assignment
• Manual IP Address Assignment
3.2.5 Host Names and Host Name Rules
The Host Name of the Server defaults to be “NP3680” (for NP3680). If you put two or more Servers in your
local area network, to avoid using the same Host Names you have to change the Host Names by using the
Control Center or the Server’s web pages. If your Host Name is longer than 15 characters, the Server uses
only the first 15 characters.
