User guide

Connections and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
WorkCentre® C2424 Copier-Printer
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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.
■ 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
twisted-pair (category 5/RJ-45) cables are required.
■ 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
at the end of this section.