Setting Up the Network
Phaser® 8510/8560MFP Multifunction Product
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Network Connection
Depending on your particular setup, the following hardware and cabling is required for
Ethernet.
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If you are connecting to one computer, an Ethernet RJ-45 crossover cable is required.
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If you are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, an Ethernet hub and two
twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required.
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If you are connecting to one or more computers using a cable or DSL router, a cable or
DSL router and two or more twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required. (One
cable for each device.)
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If you are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, connect the computer to the
hub with one cable, and then connect the system to the hub with the second cable. Connect
to any port on the hub except the uplink port.
TCP/IP and EtherTalk are the most common protocols used with Ethernet. To print using a
TCP/IP protocol, each computer and system requires a unique IP address.
See also:
Configuring the Network Address
on page 2-5
Installing the System Drivers
on page 2-10
