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Chapter 4 Windows Ethernet Interface Configuration
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c. Under the “Subnet Mask” heading, enter the Ethernet
Interface subnet mask.
NOTE:If you would like to communicate with the Ethernet
Interface from across routers, you will need to fill in an
entry within the “Routing” section. Please see
“Communicating Across Routers” on page 114 for
more details.
6. Click the SUBMIT button when done and physically repower
the printer to make the new settings take effect.
Communicating Across Routers
Since Windows environments rely on TCP/IP to communicate with
the Ethernet Interface, crossing routers becomes an issue.
After you have followed one of the Ethernet Interface configuration
methods mentioned, most likely you will only be able to
communicate with the print server from the same subnet. This
means any hosts across a router will not be able to see your
Ethernet Interface. In order for hosts across a router to see your
Ethernet Interface, store a default
router/gateway within the print server so that any packets destined
for another subnet get forwarded to this router automatically. The
router (or series of routers) can then take over, ensuring the
packets get to their final destination on another subnet on your
network.
To configure a default router/gateway within the Ethernet Interface:
1. Load a Web browser on your Windows station and direct it to
the URL:
http://EthernetInterfaceIPaddress/
networkConf.html
(e.g., http://192.75.11.9/networkConf.html).
NOTE: If prompted for a “User ID” and password first, type in root
for the ID and press ENTER at the password prompt (since
there is no password by default).