Network ConfigurationWorkCentre 5300 Series Multifunction PrinterSystem Administrator Guide24Configuring TCP/IP Settings in CentreWare ISIf your printer has a valid network address, you can configure TCP/IP settings in CentreWare IS.Configuring Settings for IPv4IPv4 can be used in addition to or in place of IPv6. If both protocols are disabled, you cannot accessCentreWare IS.1. In CentreWare IS, click Properties > Connectivity > Protocols > TCP/IP.2. IPv4 is enabled by default.CAUTION: If both IPv4 and IPv6 are disabled, you cannot access CentreWare IS. You mustre-enable TCP/IP at the printer control panel before you can access CentreWare IS. DisablingTCP/IP or changing the IP address also disables any dependant protocols.3. Type a unique Host Name for your printer.4. Select the desired method for obtaining a dynamic IP address from the IP Address Resolutiondrop-down menu, or select Static to define a static IP address.5. If you select Static, type the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address in theappropriate fields.Notes:• If you select BOOTP or DHCP, you cannot change the IP address, Subnet Mask, ordefault gateway.• If RARP address resolution mode is selected, you cannot change the IP address.6. Type a valid Domain Name.DNS Configuration for IPv41. Next to Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically, select the Enabled check box to allow yourDHCP server to provide the DNS server address. Clear the check box to manually provide the DNSserver address, and type an IP address for the Preferred DNS Server, Alternate DNS Server 1, andAlternate DNS Server 2 in the appropriate fields.Note: If DHCP or BOOTP is the IP Address Resolution setting, you cannot change the DomainName, Primary DNS Server, Alternate DNS Server 1, and Alternate DNS Server 2 settings.2. Next to Dynamic DNS Registration (DDNS), select Enabled to register the printer’s host name inthe DNS server. Select Overwrite if you want to overwrite existing entries in the DNS server.Note: If your DNS Server does not support dynamic updates, you do not need to enable DDNS.3. Next to Generate Domain Search List Automatically, select Enabled if you want the printer togenerate a list of search domains. Type the domain names if the option is disabled.4. Next to Connection Time-Out, type the time allowed until the printer stops attempting toconnect to the server.5. Next to Release IP Address, select Enabled if you want the printer to release its IP address whenit restarts.
