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Choosing a Connection Method

You can connect the system to the network via Ethernet or USB. Hardware and cabling

requirements vary for the different connection methods. Cabling and hardware listed below are

generally not included with your system and must be purchased separately.

Ethernet

Ethernet can be used for one or more computers. It supports many printers and systems on an

Ethernet network.

USB

If you are connecting to one computer, a USB connection offers fast data speeds. However, a

USB connection is not as fast as an Ethernet connection. To use USB, PC users must have

Microsoft Windows 98 SP2, SE, Windows Me, Windows XP or Windows 2000. Macintosh

users must use OS 9.x or later.

Connecting via Ethernet (Recommended)

An Ethernet connection is recommended because it is faster than a USB connection. It also

allows the user direct access to CentreWare Internet Services (IS). CentreWare IS provides a

simple interface that enables you to manage, configure, and monitor networked systems from

your desktop using an embedded web server. For complete information about CentreWare IS,

click the Help button in CentreWare IS to go to the CentreWare IS Online Help.

Network Connection

Depending on your particular setup, the following hardware and cabling is required for

Ethernet.

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If you are connecting to one computer, an Ethernet "crossover" RJ-45 cable is required.

If you are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, an Ethernet hub and two

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twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required.

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If you are connecting to one or more computers using a cable or DSL router, a cable or

DSL router and two or more twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required. (One

cable for each device.)

If you are connecting to one or more computers with a hub, connect the computer to the hub

with one cable, then connect the system to the hub with the second cable. Connect to any port

on the hub except the uplink port.

TCP/IP and EtherTalk are the most common protocols used with Ethernet. To print using TCP/

IP, each computer and system requires a unique IP address. For more information,

see "Configuring the Network Address" on page 6-5.

Standalone (Cable or DSL) Network Connection

For information about setting up a cable or DSL connection for your system, go to the table of

infoSMART Knowledge Base documents

Connections and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

at the end of this section.

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