Oki C831n User Manual

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- 32 -Connecting to a Computer1 1. SetupNetwork ConnectionPerform the following procedure to connect yourprinter to a computer via network.Connecting an Ethernet CableBe sure to connect your printer to a networkwith an Ethernet cable before driver installation.1 Prepare an Ethernet cable (1) and a hub(2).Prepare an Ethernet cable (category 5, twistedpair, straight) and a hub separately.122 Turn off your printer and computer.Reference● “Turning Off the Power” P.223 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable intothe network interface connection (3) onthe back of the printer.4 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cableinto the hub (2).32Installing a Printer Driver(for Windows)To complete the network connection with aWindows computer, first set IP addresses for theprinter, and then install a printer driver on thecomputer.If there is no DHCP server or BOOTP server onthe network, you need to manually configure theIP address on the computer or printer.If your network administrator or internet serviceprovider specifies an unique IP address for thecomputer and your printer, you need to set theIP addresses manually.Note● You need to complete the network setting of the computerbefore this procedure.● To complete this procedure, you must be logged in as anadministrator.● When setting an IP address manually, ask the networkadministrator or your internet service provider whichIP address to use. If the IP address is set wrong, thenetwork may go down or Internet access may be disabled.Memo● If configuring a small network consisting of only yourprinter and a computer, set IP addresses as shown below(according to RFC1918).For the computerIP address : 192.168.0.1 - 254Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0Default gateway : not usedDNS server : not usedFor the printerIP address Set : ManualIP address:192.168.0.1 - 254 (select adifferent value from that of thecomputer)Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0Default Gateway : 0.0.0.0Network Scale : Small● To set [Network Scale], press the <ENTER> buttonand then select [Admin Setup] > [Network Setup] >[Network Scale].