Network ConnectivityConfiguring Network SettingsThis section includes:• About TCP/IP and IP Addresses ................................................................................................................................. 32• Configuring TCP/IP Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 32About TCP/IP and IP AddressesComputers and printers primarily use TCP/IP protocols to communicate over an Ethernet network.Generally, Macintosh computers use either TCP/IP or the Bonjour protocol to communicate with anetwork printer. For Macintosh OS X systems, TCP/IP is preferred. Unlike TCP/IP, however, Bonjour doesnot require printers or computers to have IP addresses.With TCP/IP protocols, each printer and computer must have a unique IP address. Many networks andcable and DSL routers have a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. A DHCP serverautomatically assigns an IP address to every computer and printer on the network that is configured touse DHCP.If you use a Cable or DSL router, see the documentation for your router for information on IP addressing.Configuring TCP/IP Settings1. At your computer, open a Web browser, in the address field, type the IP address of the printer, thenpress Enter or Return.Note: If you do not know the IP address of your printer, see Finding the IP Address of Your Printer onpage 12.2. Click Properties > Protocols > TCP/IP.3. For IP Mode, select an option. The IP Mode determines the available settings on the TCP/IP page.4. For Host Name, type a name. The host name can include up to 47 alphanumeric characters and caninclude hyphens (-).5. For IPv4 or Dual Stack modes:a. For Get IP Address, select an option.• Manual: The addresses specified on this page are used. Ensure that the IPv4 address,network mask, and gateway addresses are valid.• DHCP: The addresses are set automatically using DHCP.• BOOTP: The addresses are set automatically using BOOTP.• RARP: The addresses are set automatically using RARP.• DHCP/AutoIP: The addresses are set automatically using DHCP/AutoIP.32 Xerox ® WorkCentre® 3615 Black and White Multifunction PrinterSystem Administrator Guide
