HP Scanjet Enterprise 8500 fn1 Document Capture-Workstation - Manual (Page 20)

The Embedded Web Server provides an interface to the product that anyone who has a network-
connected computer and a standard Web browser can use. No special software is installed or
configured, but you must have a supported Web browser on your computer. To gain access to the
Embedded Web Server, type the IP address for the product in the address line of the browser. (To find
the IP address, touch the Network Address button on the Home screen.)
HP Digital Sending Software (HP DSS)
You can install the optional HP Digital Sending Software. This software runs as a service on a network
server and allows multiple products to send jobs through the server. It is not necessary to install any
software or drivers on individual users' computers. For information about compatible versions of
HP DSS and to purchase the software, see www.hp.com/go/dss .
Supported network protocols
The product supports the TCP/IP network protocol, the most widely used and accepted networking
protocol. Many networking services utilize this protocol. The following tables list the supported
networking services and protocols.
Table 3-1 Network device discovery
Service name Description
SLP (Service Location Protocol) Device-discovery protocol, used to help find and configure
network devices. Used primarily by Microsoft-based
programs.
Table 3-2 Messaging and management
Service name Description
HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol) Allows Web browsers to communicate with the Embedded
Web Server.
EWS (Embedded Web Server) Allows you to manage the product through a Web browser.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Used by network applications for product management.
SNMP v1, SNMP v3, and standard MIB-II (Management
Information Base) objects are supported.
LLMNR (Link Local Multicast Name Resolution) Specifies if the product responds to LLMNR requests over IPv4
and IPv6.
TFTP Configuration Use TFTP to download a configuration file containing
additional configuration parameters, such as SNMP or non-
default settings, for Jetdirect Inside (JDI).
12 Chapter 3 Administration - Configure the product