- 61 -Scanning to Network PC4 Scanning●● Scanning to Network PCThis section explains the initial setup and basic procedure for the Scan to Network PC function.This function enables you to scan documents and save the scanned images to the “shared folder” of acomputer on the network.Be sure to finish the initial setup before using this function.Initial Setup for Scan toNetwork PCThis section explains how to configure the initialsetup for the Scan to Network PC function.Follow the 2 steps below:● “Step 1 Configuring the Network Settings ofYour Machine” P.61● “Step 2 Setting Up Your Computer andMachine for Scan to Network PC” P.65Note● You need to configure the network setting of the computerbefore this procedure.Memo● You can skip step 1 if the IP address is already set on yourmachine.Step 1 Configuring the NetworkSettings of Your MachineConnect your machine to a network with anEthernet cable or Wireless LAN connection(MB451w, MB471w only), and then configurethe machine’s IP address and other networkinformation from the operator panel. You can setthe IP address either manually or automatically.If there is no DHCP server or BOOTP server onthe network, you need to manually configure theIP address on the computer or machine.If your network administrator or Internetservice provider specifies a unique IP addressfor the computer and your machine, set the IPaddresses manually.Note● When setting an IP address manually, ask the networkadministrator or your Internet service provider which IPaddress to use. If the IP address is set incorrectly, thenetwork may go down or Internet access may be disabled.● Conform the IP version of the machine to that of yourcomputer.● Set [TCP/IP] setting to [Enable] on your machine. (Byfactory default, it is set to [Enable].)Memo● If configuring a small network consisting of only yourmachine and a computer, set IP addresses as shownbelow (according to RFC1918).For the computerIP address : 192.168.0.1~254Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0Default gateway : not usedDNS server : not usedFor the machineIP Address Set : ManualIPv4 Address : 192.168.0.1~254(select a different valuefrom the computer)Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0Gateway Address : 0.0.0.0Network Scale : Small● To set [Network Scale], press the <SETTING> keyand then select [Admin Setup] > [Network Menu] >[Network Setup] > [Network Scale]. Connecting using wired LAN1 Prepare an Ethernet cable and a hub.Prepare an Ethernet cable (category 5, twistedpair, straight) and a hub separately.2 Hold down the power switch forapproximately one second to turn off thepower.