HP Photosmart C4580 All-in-One Printer - Manual (Page 24)

Parameter Description
Admin Password Status of the administrator's password for the Embedded Web Server:
• Set: Password is specified. You must enter the password to make
changes to the Embedded Web Server parameters.
• Not Set: No password is set. A password is not required for making
changes to the Embedded Web Server parameters.
mDNS Some local and ad hoc networks do not use central DNS servers. They use
a DNS alternative called mDNS.
With mDNS, your computer can find and use any HP All-in-One connected
to your local area network. It can also work with any other Ethernet-enabled
device that appears on the network.
Wireless (802.11) network settings
The following table describes the 802.11 wireless settings shown on the network
configuration page.
Parameter Description
Hardware
Address (MAC) The Media Access Control (MAC) address that identifies the HP All-in-One.
This is a unique 12-digit identification number assigned to networking
hardware for identification, including wireless access points, routers, and
other such products. No two pieces of hardware have the same MAC address.
Two MAC addresses are assigned: one for wired Ethernet and one for
wireless 802.11.
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.
NOTE: Manually assigning an invalid IP address during installation will
prevent your network components from seeing the HP All-in-One.
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 All-in-One IP
address bits identify the network and subnet, and which bits identify the
product itself.
NOTE: It is recommended that the HP All-in-One 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 product.
NOTE: The address of the default gateway is assigned by the installation
software.
Configuration
Source The protocol used to assign the IP address to the HP All-in-One:
• AutoIP: The installation software automatically determines the
configuration parameters.
• 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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