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Parameter Description
NOTE: Some Internet service providers (ISPs) require that you register the
MAC address of the Network Card or LAN Adapter that was connected to
your cable or DSL modem during installation.
IP Address This address uniquely identifies the device on the network. IP addresses are
assigned dynamically through DHCP or AutoIP. You can also set up a static
IP address, though this is not recommended.
CAUTION: Be careful when manually assigning an IP address. An invalid
IP address during installation will prevent your network components from
seeing the HP Photosmart.
Subnet Mask A subnet is an IP address assigned by the installation software to make an
additional network available as part of a larger network. Subnets are specified
by a subnet mask. This mask determines which of the HP Photosmart IP
address bits identify the network and subnet, and which bits identify the device
itself.
NOTE: It is recommended that the HP Photosmart and the computers that
use it all reside on the same subnet.
Default Gateway A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network. A node
in this instance can be a computer or some other device.
NOTE: The address of the default gateway is assigned by the installation
software, unless you have already set a manual IP address.
Configuration
Source
The protocol used to assign the IP address to the HP Photosmart:
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AutoIP: The installation software automatically determines the
configuration parameters.
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DHCP: The configuration parameters are supplied by a dynamic host
configuration protocol (DHCP) server on the network. On small networks,
this could be a router.
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Manual: The configuration parameters are set manually, such as a static
IP address.
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Not Specified: The mode used when the HP Photosmart is initializing.
DNS server The IP address of the domain name service (DNS) for the network. When you
use the web or send an e-mail message, you use a domain name to do it. For
example, the URL http://www.hp.com contains the domain name hp.com. The
DNS on the Internet translates the domain name into an IP address. Devices
use the IP addresses to refer to one another.
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IP Address: The IP address of the domain name server.
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Not Specified: The IP address is not specified, or the device is initializing.
NOTE: Check to see if a DNS IP address appears on the network
configuration page. If no address is shown, obtain the DNS IP address from
your Internet service provider (ISP).
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Configuration
The speed at which data is transmitted over a network. Speeds include 10TX-
Full, 10TX-Half, 100TX-Full, and 100TX-Half. When set to None, networking
is disabled.
Total Packets
transmitted
The number of packets transmitted by the HP Photosmart without error since
it has been turned on. The counter clears after the HP Photosmart is turned
off. When a message is transmitted over a packet-switching network, it is
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