How to connect the LAN cable
01-Jun-2012
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Solution
If the optional network board (AXIS 1611) is installed, the printer can be connected to a network using a Category 5 twisted-pair cable. Cables, hubs, etc. should be obtained separately as required.
NOTE
If this printer is connected to a network, the network operating system needs to be configured, the printer needs to be installed as a network printer, and the print server needs to be configured. For more details on these procedures, see the instruction manual supplied with your network operating system or with the network board (AXIS 1611), or visit the Axis Communications website.
Network Environment
The optional network board supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections.
When connecting to a 10BASE-T Ethernet network
When connecting to a 100BASE-TX Ethernet network
IMPORTANT
a. The network board for this printer cannot be connected to networks other than those listed above.
b. Make sure that there is a port available on the hub to which the printer will be connected. An additional hub must be installed if there is no free port.
NOTE
When connecting to the 100BASE-TX Ethernet network, all the devices to be connected to LAN, such as hub, LAN cable, and network board for computer, must support 100BASE-TX. For more details, contact your local authorized Canon dealer.
1. Connect the LAN cable to the LAN connector on the network board.
Connect a LAN cable that is compatible with the LAN connector of the network board according to the network.
2. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to a hub.
