[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.
- Click [Additional Software Programs] in CD-ROM Setup.
- 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
- Click [Start] → [Start Search].
- 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
- Click [Start] → [Run].
- 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].
Open the [Protocol Settings] dialog box.
- Click [Device].
- 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 selectedEnter the following items being used on the TCP/IP network.
- [IP Address]
- [Subnet Mask]
- [Gateway Address]
When [Auto Detect] is selectedThe 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 addressSelect [Manual Setting].
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.