Network Settings

NOTE
About the menu options in the following chart
Default settings are highlighted in bold.
The settings marked with "*1" are only for MF5980dw.

Select Wired/Wireless LAN*1

Select wireless LAN or wired LAN.
Wired LAN, Wireless LAN
"Connecting to Wireless LAN (MF5980dw Only)"
"Switching the Connection Method to Wireless LAN or Wired LAN (MF5980dw Only)"

Wireless LAN Settings*1

Specify the wireless LAN settings.
"Connecting to Wireless LAN (MF5980dw Only)"
Settings
Descriptions
WPS Push Button Mode
Use the access point WPS button to connect wirelessly using WPS.
"Connecting to Wireless LAN (MF5980dw Only)"
WPS PIN Code Mode
Send a PIN code to the access point to connect wirelessly using WPS.
"Setting the Machine Using WPS (PIN Code Mode)"
SSID Settings
Enter the WEP key or PSK needed to connect with the access point.
Select Access Point, Manual Settings
"Connecting to Wireless LAN (MF5980dw Only)"
"Setting by Manually Entering SSID"
Wireless LAN Information
It displays information about the current wireless LAN connection.
MAC Address, Wireless LAN Status, Latest Error Information, Channel, SSID Settings, Security Settings
"Check Wireless LAN Information (MF5980dw Only)"

TCP/IP Settings

Specify the TCP/IP Settings.
Settings
Descriptions
IPv4 Settings
Specify IP address (IPv4).
"Setting the IPv4 Address"
IP Address Settings
Enter the IP address.
An IP address is a number to identify the communication devices (computers, printers, etc.) connected to a network which uses the TCP/IP protocol.
Auto Obtain:
Select Protocol: Off, DHCP, BOOTP, RARP
Auto IP: Off, On
Manual Obtain:
IP Address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
Gateway Address: 0.0.0.0
View Settings:
Auto Obtain
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
"Setting the IPv4 Address"
PING Command
Program for diagnosing TCP/IP network.
You can check whether the machine connects to the computer or not.
"Checking the Network Connection"
DNS Settings

DNS is a system which assigns a name (domain name) to a server on a network to correspond with the IP address of the server.
DNS Server Settings:
Primary DNS Server: 0.0.0.0
Secondary DNS Server: 0.0.0.0
DNS Host Name/Domain Name Settings:
Host Name
Domain Name
DNS Dynamic Update Settings:
Off
On
DNS Dynamic Updt. Time: 0 to 24 to 48 (hr.)
"Setting IPv4 DNS"
mDNS Settings
Enables DNS functionality without a specific server such as DNS.
Off
On:
mDNS Name
"Setting IPv4 DNS"
DHCP Option Settings
Specify whether to acquire the Host Name and whether to perform DNS Dynamic Update.
Acquire Host Name: Off, On
DNS Dynamic Update: Off, On
"Setting IPv4 DNS"
IPv6 Settings
IPv6 is a communication protocol equivalent to an advanced version (Version 6) of the Internet Protocol (IP).
"Setting the IPv6 Address"
Use IPv6
Specify IP address (IPv6).
Off, On, View Settings
"Setting the IPv6 Address"
Stateless Address Settings
Specify whether to use the stateless address.
Off, On, View Settings
"Setting the IPv6 Address"
Use DHCPv6
Specify whether to use DHCPv6 (stateless address).
Off, On, View Settings
"Setting the IPv6 Address"
DNS Settings
DNS is a system which assigns a name (domain name) to a server on a network to correspond with the IP address of the server.
DNS Host Name/Domain Name Settings:
Use IPv4 Host/Domain: Off (Host Name, Domain Name), On
DNS Dynamic Update Settings:
Off
On:
Register Manual Address: Off: Off, On
Register Stateful Address: Off: Off, On
Register Stateless Address: Off: Off, On
DNS Dynamic Update Time: 0 to 24 to 48 (hr.)
"Setting IPv6 DNS"
mDNS Settings
Enables DNS functionality without a specific server such as DNS.
Off
On:
Use IPv4 Name for mDNS: Off (mDNS Name), On
"Setting IPv6 DNS"
WINS Settings
WINS is a service for associating the NetBIOS names (names of computers and printers on a network) with the IP address.
WINS Resolution: Off, On (WINS Server Address: 0.0.0.0)
Scope ID
"Setting the WINS Server"
LPD Settings
LPD is a print application available in Windows, Mac OS X, UNIX, and Linux.
This is generally used in a TCP/IP protocol network environment.
Off, On
"Selecting the Connection Method (LPD/RAW/WSD)"
RAW Settings
RAW is a print application available in Windows.
When using RAW, printing speed is faster than when using LPD.
Off, On
"Selecting the Connection Method (LPD/RAW/WSD)"
WSD Settings
WSD is a print application available in Windows Vista/7/8/Server 2008/Server 2012.
Use WSD protocol to search printers automatically and obtain information for jobs or printers.
WSD Print Settings:
Use WSD Print: Off, On
Use WSD Browsing: Off, On
WSD Scan Settings:
Use WSD Scan: Off, On
Use Computer Scan: Off, On
Use Multicast Discovery: Off, On
"Selecting the Connection Method (LPD/RAW/WSD)"
Use HTTP
Specify whether to use HTTP communication (Remote UI via Web browser).
Off, On
"Setting the Permission for HTTP Communications"
Port Number Settings
Depending on your network environment, you can change the port number for each protocol.
LPD: 1 to 515 to 65535
RAW: 1 to 9100 to 65535
HTTP: 1 to 80 to 65535
POP3 RX: 1 to 110 to 65535
SMTP TX: 1 to 25 to 65535
SNMP: 1 to 161 to 65535
WSD Search: 1 to 3702 to 65535
"Setting Protocol Port Numbers"
MTU Size
Select MTU.
1300, 1400, 1500

SNMP Settings

You can monitor and control the machine using an SNMP-enabled device.
"Setting SNMPv1"
Settings
Descriptions
SNMPv1 Settings
Specify whether to use SNMPv1, and set the Community Name and access rights used by SNMP.
Off
On
Community Name 1: Public
Community Name 2: Not Set
MIB Access Permission 1: Read Only, Read/Write
MIB Access Permission 2: Read Only, Read/Write
Dedicated Community Settings: Off, Read/Write, Read Only
"Setting SNMPv1"
SNMPv3 Settings
Specify whether to use SNMPv3.
Off, On
"Setting SNMPv3"
Printer Management Information From Host
Specify whether to acquire printer management information periodically from host.
Off, On
"Obtaining Printer Management Information from Host"

Dedicated Port Settings

Set to enable or disable the dedicated port.
If the dedicated port is set to be disabled, you cannot scan/print, or configure/check the settings for this product when using the printer driver or the MF Toolbox by connecting the network.
Off, On
"Setting the Dedicated Port"

Startup Settings

Specifies the waiting time until the network connection is setup.
0 to 300 (sec.)
"Specifying a Delay Before Establishing the Network Connection"

Ethernet Driver Settings

Select the communication method and Ethernet connection type.
"Setting the Speed and Duplex"
Settings
Descriptions
Auto Detect
Specify whether to search automatically.
Off:
Communication Mode: Half Duplex, Full Duplex
Ethernet Type: 10 Base-T, 100 Base-TX
On
"Setting the Speed and Duplex"
MAC Address
A MAC address is a particular number assigned to each communication device (computers, printers, etc.) connected to a network.
"Checking the MAC Address"

IEEE802.1X Settings

Uses IEEE802.1X to assigns authentication for the machine.
Off, On
"Switching On/Off for IEEE802.1X Authentication"
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