Networking Protocols
Phaser® 6115MFP Multifunction Product
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Networking Protocols
The Phaser 6115MFP supports the following network protocols:
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BOOTP/DHCP
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HTTP
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IPP
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LPD/LPR
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SLP
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SNMP
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Port 9100
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SMTP
BOOTP
BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol) is an Internet protocol that enables a diskless workstation to
discover (1) its own IP address, (2) the IP address of a BOOTP server on the network, and (3)
a file that can be loaded into memory to boot the workstation. This enables the workstation to
boot without requiring a hard or floppy disk drive.
DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP
addresses to devices on a network. With dynamic addressing, a device can have a different IP
address every time it connects to the network. In some products, the device’s IP address can
even change while it is still connected. DHCP also supports a mix of static and dynamic IP
addresses. Dynamic addressing simplifies network administration because the software keeps
track of IP addresses rather than requiring an administrator to manage the task. This means
that a new computer can be added to a network without the hassle of manually assigning it a
unique IP address.
HTTP
HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) is the underlying protocol used by the World Wide Web.
It defines how messages are formatted and transmitted, and what actions web servers and
browsers should take in response to various commands. For example, when you enter a URL
in your browser, this actually sends an HTTP command to the web server directing it to fetch
and transmit the requested web page.
IPP
IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is a protocol for end users’ most common printing situations
over the Internet. It allows users to find out about a printer’s capabilities, submit print jobs to a
printer, determine the status of the printer or print job, and cancel a previously submitted print
job.
