Network Settings

This chapter describes how to configure the network settings on the machine.

You can configure the machine to obtain an IP address automatically, without needing to specify any network settings to establish a network connection. Note that you may need to specify these settings, depending on your network type.

Configuring a network	To learn about connecting and settings See "Basic Network Settings." For switching between wired LAN and wireless LAN See "Switching the Connection Method to Wireless LAN or Wired LAN (MF4890dw/MF4880dw Only)." For connecting to a network See "Connecting to Wired LAN" or "Connecting to Wireless LAN (MF4890dw/MF4880dw Only)." For setting IP addresses See "Setting the IPv4 Address" or "Setting the IPv6 Address." For checking the address of this machine See "Confirming IP Address Settings." For checking connections See "Checking the Network Connection."
Specifying the settings for printing/sending faxes from a computer	To check the operating environment See "Setting Up a Computer to Print or Send Faxes." To specify the settings for LPD, RAW, and WSD (on the machine) See "Machine Connection Method (LPD/RAW/WSD)." To specify the settings for LPD and RAW (on a computer) See "Specifying Computer Settings."
Specifying additional network settings	See the following sections: "Setting Speed and Duplex" "Specifying the Wait Time until the Machine Connects to a Network" "Setting IPv4 DNS" "Setting IPv6 DNS"
Managing the machine with a web browser	See "Managing the Machine."
Checking Wireless LAN Information (MF4890dw/MF4880dw only)	See "Check Wireless LAN Information (MF4890dw/MF4880dw Only)."
Checking the IP address of this machine	See "Confirming IP Address Settings."
Checking the MAC address of this machine	See "Checking the MAC Address."