Subnet mask; Gateway (and router); Step by Step chart- Page 16

Configuring your printer for a network

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Subnet mask

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Subnet masks restrict network communication.

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Example: Computer 1 can talk to Computer 2

• Computer 1

IP Address:192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0

• Computer 2

IP Address:192.168.1.3
Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0

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0 denotes that there is no limit to communication at this part of the address.

In the above example, we can communicate with anything that has an IP address that begins with 
192.168.1.X.

Gateway (and router)

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A gateway is a network point that acts as an entrance to another network and sends data transmitted via the 
network to an exact destination. The router knows where to direct data that arrives at the gateway. If a 
destination is located at an external network, the router transmits data to the external network. If your network 
communicates with other networks, you may need to configure the Gateway IP address. If you do not know 
the Gateway IP address then contact your Network Administrator.

Step by Step chart

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Configure the TCP/IP settings.

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Change the print server settings.

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Configure the IP address

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Configure the subnet mask

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Configure the gateway

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Using the BRAdmin Light utility

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Using the BRAdmin Professional utility

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Using the Web Based Management (web 
browser)

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Using other methods

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