Configuration page
The printer includes an internal component that provides networking capability for both wired
and wireless connectivity. This section contains a procedure for printing a configuration
page, as well as a description of the general network and wireless network fields that display
on the page.
Printing a configuration page
When the printer is in the Ready state, press and hold the G
O
button until the Ready light
starts blinking.
General and wireless network settings
NOTE
All of the settings on the configuration page should match the settings of the network with
which you are trying to connect. If any values are different, you might not be able to connect
to the network.
The following sections describe the various fields on the configuration page.
General network settings
Field Description
Hardware Address
The Media Access Control (MAC) address that uniquely identifies
the printer. This is a unique 12-digit identification number assigned
to networking hardware for identification, like a digital fingerprint. No
two pieces of hardware have the same MAC address.
NOTE
Some 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.
Firmware Version
The internal networking component and device firmware revision
code separated by a hyphen.
NOTE
You might be asked to provide the firmware revision code if you call
for support.
Host Name
The TCP/IP name assigned by the install software to the device. By
default, these are the letters NPI followed by the last six digits of the
MAC address. You can also configure the device name through the
embedded Web server.
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