[J-21] Configuring the IP Address Using NetSpot Device Installer

The following describes how to configure the IP address of the printer without installing NetSpot Device Installer.
IMPORTANT
When using an operating system with Windows Firewall enabled

  • If you are using a computer with Windows Firewall enabled, configure the IP address using the ARP and PING commands.
    "Configuring the IP Address"
  • NetSpot Device Installer must be added to the Windows Firewall using either of the following methods.
    • Add [NetSpot Device Installer] to the list on the [Exceptions] sheet of the [Windows Firewall] dialog box.
      (See the NetSpot Device Installer Readme file.)
    • Install NetSpot Device Installer.
      "Installing NetSpot Device Installer"
  • You can display the NetSpot Device Installer Readme file using either of the following methods.
    1. Click [Additional Software Programs] in CD-ROM Setup.
    2. Click [] for [NetSpot Device Installer for TCP/IP].
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the printer.
Connect an Ethernet cable that is compatible with your network.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the hub.

Turn on the printer.

Make sure that the LNK indicator (green) on the printer is on.
(A): 100 indicator, (B): LNK indicator, (C): ERR indicator
  • 10BASE-T: LNK indicator is on
  • 100BASE-TX: LNK indicator and 100 indicator are on
NOTE
Parts exclusive to LBP5050n

The following parts are only available on LBP5050n.
  • Reset Button
  • Ethernet Port
  • 100 Indicator
  • LNK Indicator
  • ERR Indicator
LBP5050 is not designed for use on a network, and therefore, this model does not have these parts.
When the ERR indicator turns on or no indicators turn on

Perform the following procedure.
  1. Turn off the printer.
  2. Check the Ethernet cable connection and hub performance.
  3. If there are no problems, turn on the printer.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
CD-ROM Setup starts.
NOTE
If CD-ROM Setup does not appear
  • Windows Vista
    1. Click [Start] → [Start Search].
    2. Enter [D:\English\MInst.exe] → press [ENTER] on the keyboard.
    The CD-ROM drive name ("D:") may differ depending on your computer.
  • Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003
    1. Click [Start] → [Run].
    2. Enter [D:\English\MInst.exe] → click [OK].
    The CD-ROM drive name ("D:") may differ depending on your computer.

If the [AutoPlay] dialog box appears (Windows Vista)

Click [Run AUTORUN.EXE].


If the [User Account Control] dialog box appears (Windows Vista)

Click [Continue].

Click [Additional Software Programs].

Click [Start] for [NetSpot Device Installer for TCP/IP].
NOTE
If the [License Agreement] dialog box appears

Read the contents, and then click [Yes].

If the [User Account Control] dialog box appears (Windows Vista)

Click [Continue].

Configure the IP address using one of the following methods according to the content displayed in the device list.

A: When the device displayed in the device list has a MAC address set for [Device Name] and [Not Configured] set for [Status]

Select the device.

Open the [Initial Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click [Device].
  2. Click [Initial Settings].

Specify the initial settings.
  1. Specify the necessary settings.
  2. Click [Next].
  • [Subnet]: When the computer running NetSpot Device Installer is connected to multiple networks, select the subnet to which the device belongs.
  • [Product Type]: Select [LBP + NB-EC2].

Configure the IP address.
  • [IP Address Setting with]: Select one of the following methods for setting the IP address.
    • [Manual Setting]: Lets you specify the IP address manually by entering it in [IP Address].
    • [DHCP]: Obtains the IP address by using DHCP.
  • [IP Address]: Enter the IP address of the printer.
  • [Subnet Mask]: Enter the subnet mask as needed.
  • [Gateway Address]: Enter the gateway address as needed.
  • [Broadcast Address]: Enter the broadcast address as needed.

Click [OK].

When the message "The device has been reset." appears, click [OK].
Wait approximately 20 seconds after resetting the device for the settings to become active.

B: When the device displayed in the device list has the default setting for [IP Address]

Select the device.

Open the [Protocol Settings] dialog box.
  1. Click [Device].
  2. Click [Protocol Settings].

Configure the IP address.
  • [IP Address Setting with]: Select one of the following methods for setting the IP address.
    • [Manual Setting]: Lets you specify the IP address manually by entering it in [IP Address].
    • [Auto Detect]: Obtains the IP address by using RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP.
    • [RARP]: Obtains the IP address by using RARP.
    • [BOOTP]: Obtains the IP address by using BOOTP.
    • [DHCP]: Obtains the IP address by using DHCP.
  • [IP Address]: Enter the IP address of the printer.
  • [Subnet Mask]: Enter the subnet mask as needed.
  • [Gateway Address]: Enter the gateway address as needed.
NOTE
When [Manual Setting] is selected

Enter the following items being used on the TCP/IP network.
  • [IP Address]
  • [Subnet Mask]
  • [Gateway Address]
When [Auto Detect] is selected

The following must be started when the check box is selected.
  • [RARP]: RARP daemon
  • [BOOTP]: BOOTP daemon
  • [DHCP]: DHCP server
When [RARP] is selected, the [IP address] option is no longer available.
When [BOOTP] or [DHCP] is selected, the following options are no longer available.
  • [IP Address]
  • [Subnet Mask]
  • [Gateway Address]
If RARP, BOOTP, or DHCP cannot be used to obtain the IP address

Select [Manual Setting].

Click [OK].

When the message "The device has been reset." appears, click [OK].
Wait approximately 20 seconds after resetting the device for the settings to become active.

C: Neither A nor B (However, the network cable is connected properly and the printer is turned on.)

A device on the network may have the same IP address as that configured for this printer.
Perform either of the following operations, and then repeat the procedure for configuring the IP address.
After configuring the IP address of the printer, restore all existing devices to their original condition.
If you do not want to use this method, you can configure the IP address using the ARP and PING commands.
"Configuring the IP Address"
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