Connecting with a LAN Cable

If there is no DHCP server on a network, you must set the IP address on a computer or machine manually.

Even if you are instructed to set a unique IP address that is specified by your network administrator, Internet service provider, or router manufacturer, you must set the IP address to the computer and machine manually.

Note

  • Complete the network setting of the computer before this procedure.

  • You must log in as the administrator.

  • If you set an IP address manually, contact your network administrator or Internet service provider for the IP address to use. If the IP address is set incorrectly, the network may go down or Internet access may be disabled.

Memo

  • If you construct a small network that consists of only the machine and a computer, set IP addresses as shown below (according to RFC1918).

    • For the computer

      IP address: 192.168.0.1 to 254

      Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

      Default gateway: Not used

      DNS server: Not used

    • For the machine

      IP address setting: Manual

      IP address: 192.168.0.1 to 254 (Select a different value from the computer's IP address.)

      Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

      Default gateway: 0.0.0.0

      Network scale: Small

  • To set [Network Scale], select [Device Settings] > [Admin Setup] > [Network Menu] > [Network Setup] > [Network Setting] > [Network Scale] > [Small].

  1. Prepare a LAN cable and hub.

    Prepare a LAN cable (category 5 or higher, twist pair, straight) and hub.

  2. Turn the machine and computer off.

    Turning Off the Machine

  3. Attach the core to the LAN cable.

    Wind the LAN cable in a single loop at 2 to 3 cm from the end of the cable, and then attach the core to the looped cable.

  4. Insert one end of the LAN cable into the network interface connector.

  5. Insert the other end of the LAN cable into the hub.

  6. Turn the machine on.