HP Photosmart C6340 All-in-One Printer - Manual (Page 47)

Wired (802.3) network settings
The following table describes the 802.3 wired 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 routers, switches, and other such
devices. No two pieces of hardware have the same MAC address.
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 product 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 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, unless you have already set a manual IP address.
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.
• Manual: The configuration parameters are set manually, such as a static
IP address.
• Not Specified: The mode used when the HP All-in-One 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.
• IP Address: The IP address of the domain name server.
• Not Specified: The IP address is not specified, or the product 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).
Chapter 4
44 Finish setting up the HP All-in-One
Finish set
up