Reference Guide

reference guide

use the network configuration tools

network config tools

Hardware Address The Media Access Control (MAC) address that uniquely identifies the

HP PSC. This is a unique 12-digit identification number assigned to

networking hardware for identification, like a digital fingerprint. No two

pieces of hardware have the same MAC address.

Note: Some ISPs require that you register the MAC address of the

Network Card or LAN Adapter that was connected to your cable or

DSL modem during installation.

Firmware Version The internal networking component and device firmware revision code

separated by a hyphen.

Note: If you call in for support, depending on the problem, you

might be asked to provide the firmware revision code.

Host Name The TCP/IP name assigned by the install software to the device. By

default, this is the letters NPI followed by the last six digits of the MAC

address. You can also configure the device name through the embedded

Web server.

IP Address The HP PSC’s Internet Protocol (IP) address. This address uniquely

identifies the device on the network.

IP addresses are assigned dynamically through DHCP or AutoIP. You can

also set up a static IP address, though this is not recommended.

Note: Manually assigning an invalid IP address during install will

cause your network components to not see the device.

Subnet Mask A subnet is an IP address assigned by the install software to make an

additional network available as part of a larger network. Subnets are

specified by a subnet mask. This mask determines which bits of the

HP PSC’s IP address identify the network and subnet, and which bits

identify the device itself.

Note: It is recommended that the HP PSC and the computers that

use it all reside on the same subnet.

Default Gateway A node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network. A

node in this instance can be a computer or some other device.

Note: The address of the default gateway is assigned by the install

software.

Config Source The protocol used to assign the IP address to the device:

• Automatic (AutoIP): the installation software determines the

configuration parameters.

•DHCP: the configuration parameters are supplied by a dynamic

host configuration protocol (DHCP) server on the network. On

small networks, this could be a router.

• Manual: the configuration parameters are set manually, such as a

static IP address.

• Not Specified: mode when initializing.

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