[J-22] Configuring the Protocol Settings Using NetSpot Device Installer

You can use NetSpot Device Installer to configure the basic TCP/IP protocol settings.
The following describes how to configure the protocol using the procedure for running NetSpot Device Installer from the supplied CD-ROM.
IMPORTANT
When using an operating system with Windows Firewall enabled

  • If you are using a computer with Windows Firewall enabled, it is recommended that you 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].
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].

Select the device.

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

Configure the protocol settings.
  • [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.
INFORMATION
Starting NetSpot Device Installer when installed to a computer
  • If NetSpot Device Installer was added to the [Start] menu during installation
    Click [Start] → [All Programs] → [NetSpot Device Installer] → [NetSpot Device Installer].
    "Installing NetSpot Device Installer"
  • If NetSpot Device Installer was not added to the [Start] menu
    Double-click [nsdi.exe] in the installation directory.
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