Verify the ip settings, Use static arp entry and telnet – Dell M5200 Medium Workgroup Mono Laser Printer User Manual

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RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Protocol) is another internet protocol that lets you set your printer's IP
address.

To set the IP address, netmask, and gateway using a RARP server and telnet:

Determine the hardware address of the printer. Refer to the item labeled UAA on the network setup
page. Use the number in the right column.

1.

Make sure RARP is enabled. Check the network setup page.

2.

Set up the RARP server. Follow the instructions provided by your host operating system. Use the
hardware address from step 1.

3.

Reset the printer. The printer sends a RARP request, and the server responds.

4.

Turn the printer off, and then on again.

5.

From a command prompt, use the telnet command to access the printer.

6.

Follow the instructions that appear on the screen after entering the command to set the netmask,
and gateway.

7.

Use Static ARP entry and telnet

ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is an internet standard that assigns IP addresses to network interface
cards of workstations on a local area network. To set the IP address, netmask, and gateway using static ARP
entry and telnet:

Determine the hardware address of the printer. Refer to the item labeled UAA on the network setup
page. Use the number in the right column.

1.

Add a static ARP entry for the IP address using the following:

The dotted decimal form of the IP address, such as 192.168.2.0.

The commands appropriate to the host operating system.

2.

Use the telnet command to access the printer.

3.

Follow the instructions that appear on the screen after entering the command to set the printer IP
address, netmask, and gateway.

4.

Verify the IP settings

Print another network setup page.

1.

Look under the "TCP/IP" heading on the network setup page to make sure the IP address, netmask,
and gateway are what you expected

2.

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