Selecting the Network Connection Method
Set the method for connecting the machine to the network. You can connect to the network using any of the following four methods:
Wired LAN only
Wireless LAN only*1
Connecting to a wired LAN and wireless LAN at the same time*1*2
Connecting to a wired LAN and other wired LAN using a USB-LAN adapter at the same time*2
*1When you use a wireless LAN, the optional Wireless LAN Board is required.
*2You must configure the settings separately for each network when connecting to multiple LANs at the same time. Connecting to Two Different Networks
This section describes how to configure the settings using the control panel.
You can also set the IP address using Remote UI from a computer after it has been set on the machine. Managing the Machine from a Computer (Remote UI)
Administrator or NetworkAdmin privileges are required.
You can also set the IP address using Remote UI from a computer after it has been set on the machine. Managing the Machine from a Computer (Remote UI)
Administrator or NetworkAdmin privileges are required.
Required Preparations
The network settings are locked by default. Unlock these settings to enable changes. Unlocking the Network Settings
1
Log in to the machine as an administrator. Logging In to the Machine
2
On the control panel, press [
Settings/Registration] in the [Home] screen or other screen. [Home] Screen
Settings/Registration] in the [Home] screen or other screen. [Home] ScreenThe [Settings/Registration] screen is displayed.
3
Press [Preferences] 
[Network] [Select Interface].
[Network] [Select Interface].The [Select Interface] screen is displayed.
4
Select the network connection method.
Connection method | [Main Line] | [Sub Line] | |
Wired LAN only | Wired LAN (main line) only | [Wired LAN] | [Off] |
Wireless LAN only | Wireless LAN (main line) only | [Wireless LAN] | [Off] |
Connecting to a wired LAN and wireless LAN at the same time*1 | Wired LAN (main line) and wireless LAN (sub line) | [Wired LAN] | [Wireless LAN] |
Wired LAN (sub line) and wireless LAN (main line)*2 | [Wireless LAN] | [Wired LAN] | |
Connecting to a wired LAN and other wired LAN at the same time | Wired LAN (main line) and wired LAN (sub line)*3 | [Wired LAN] | [Wired LAN] |
*1If you change the settings from [Main Line] to [Sub Line] or from [Sub Line] to [Main Line], the previous wireless LAN connection settings will be cleared, so you must reconnect to the wireless LAN.
*2The wired LAN connected to the LAN port on the machine becomes the sub line. The wired LAN connected to the machine via a USB-LAN adapter cannot connect using the sub line.
*3The wired LAN connected to the LAN port on the machine becomes the main line, and the wired LAN connected to the machine via a USB-LAN adapter becomes the sub line.
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Press [OK].
The settings are applied.
Next, connect to the wired or wireless LAN.
Next, connect to the wired or wireless LAN.
NOTE
When [Main Line] Is Set to [Wired LAN], and [Sub Line] Is Set to a Setting Other Than [Off]
The machine is set to consume more power in sleep mode. [Sleep Mode Energy Use]