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Checking Your Network Environment
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Before You Start
Checking Your Network Environment
Refer to the following examples to confirm the network environment that is
connected to the machine, and then perform the necessary operations for that
environment.
Sample Windows Network
In a Windows network environment, the TCP/IP or NetBIOS (NetBIOS over TCP/
IP) protocol can be used. Multiple protocols can be used at the same time.
To use the e-mail/I-fax function, the TCP/IP protocol is required.
After configuring the settings in accordance with Chapter 2, "Settings Common to
the Network Protocols," see the following, depending on the protocol:
• Chapter 3, "Using a TCP/IP Network"
• Chapter 5, "Using a NetBIOS Network"
IMPORTANT
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Optional equipment is required to use the e-mail/I-fax functions. For the equipment
needed, see "Optional Equipment and System Requirements," on p. 1-2.
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The machine does not support NetBEUI.
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 2, "Settings Common to
the Network Protocols," see the following, depending on the protocol:
• Chapter 6, "Using an AppleTalk Network (Macintosh)"
• Chapter 3, "Using a TCP/IP Network"
• Chapter 5, "Using a NetBIOS Network"