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  • jonezy999
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    General connectivety tips

    Hi all,
    Im in the deep end a bit here, our IT guy has gone on holidays for a few weeks so yours truely is now responsable. Pretty much what Im asking for here is a few general settings and some explaination. All I need to do is get a HP multifunction on a network so the REAL IT blokes can configure it. Would also like to know if inputting IP manually or automativcally is the best? DHCP, on or off? Anything elso of interest that you think may be helpful to me. Probably a 2 minute job for someone who does it everyday but i dont do networks, just the simple stuff.
    Any advice very much apprieciated.
    Cheers.
    Jonezy
    I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. ~Thomas Edison
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    • blackcat4866
      Master Of The Obvious

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      • Jul 2007
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      #2
      I usually start with DHCP on. Connect the network cable and power up. The HP will pick up an address, and DNS & WINS if available.

      At that point you'll want to ask the local IT if they are satisfied with the newly discovered address, or would like a specific address. Most of the time IT will give you an IP address to enter. If you're getting that blank look as a response, I will usually choose an open address between 200 and 250 (this range usually is not available to DHCP). Change to static, and enter the new address. Power Off/On to recognize the new network configuration, and you're done.

      On a few rare occasions there has been no DHCP or no DNS. Then you just select static, and enter the address they tell you. Always remember to power Off/On to recognize the new address. =^..^=
      If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
      1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
      2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
      3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
      4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
      5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

      blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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        • blackcat4866
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          #3
          I guess I left a few loose ends...

          For example how do you know if an address is available?
          Connect your laptop to the network (set to DHCP). Leave the printer disconnected.

          From the Command Prompt type: ping 192.168.0.200
          (or whatever address you want to use) then press enter. If it's being used, you'll get a response time in milliseconds. If it's not being used you'll get no response x4.
          Or you can use a free utility like AngryIP, which will let you select an IP range, and the utility will check each address for activity.
          If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
          1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
          2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
          3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
          4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
          5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

          blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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            • jonezy999
              just one copy??

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              #4
              cheers blackcat,
              im just about to go onsite, your information will be very useful.
              Thanks heaps for the fast reply, very grateful.
              jonezy IT
              haha
              I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. ~Thomas Edison

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                • Hansoon
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                  • Sep 2007
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                  #5
                  Hey Cat, do you know this utility already:

                  SoftPerfect Network Scanner: fast and free network scanner

                  I used AngryIp for a long time but this one is much, much better. Very good is the "Get IP Button" showing the IP-Address range making it a little easier to find your way in an unknown network.

                  Hans
                  " Sent from my Intel 80286 using MS-DOS 2.0 "

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                    • blackcat4866
                      Master Of The Obvious

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                      • Jul 2007
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                      #6
                      I agree Angry IP is a little slow, but does everything that I need. I'm not sure why it doesn't pickup hostnames very well, but I prefer to use IP addresses whenever possible.

                      If I did more networking it might bother me, but I'm 20% IT, 50% tech, 26% manager, and I don't know what the rest is... 4% BS? That's got to be a conservative estimate. =^..^=
                      If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
                      1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
                      2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
                      3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
                      4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
                      5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

                      blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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                        • Hansoon
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                          #7
                          Here's a screenshot:



                          Hans
                          " Sent from my Intel 80286 using MS-DOS 2.0 "

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                            • blackcat4866
                              Master Of The Obvious

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                              Wow! It's fast. I'm sold.

                              AngryIP took nearly a minute to scan our network, and NetScan took 6 maybe 7 seconds (with more complete information). =^..^=
                              If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
                              1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
                              2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
                              3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
                              4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
                              5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

                              blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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                                • Hansoon
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                                  #9
                                  Click right on the IP-Addresses and you will be more surprised....

                                  Hans
                                  " Sent from my Intel 80286 using MS-DOS 2.0 "

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                                    • Vulkor
                                      Senior Tech

                                      500+ Posts
                                      • Jun 2009
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                                      #10
                                      Question?.. How did you get SNMP to show up. I never can on our network. Something I have to configure.

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                                        • hclshine
                                          Junior Member
                                          • May 2010
                                          • 1
                                          #11
                                          Netscan..... good one ..very fast!
                                          thank you very much for sharing.

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