HP 2570 - Manual (Page 41)

Parameter Description
With mDNS, your computer can find and use any HP All-in-One
connected to your local area network. It can also work with any
other Ethernet-enabled device that appears on the network.
Wired (802.3) network settings
The following table describes the 802.3 wired settings shown on the network
configuration page.
Parameter Description
Hardware
Address (MAC) The Media Access Control (MAC) address that identifies the
HP All-in-One. This is a unique 12-digit identification number
assigned to networking hardware for identification, including
routers, switches, and other such devices. No two pieces of
hardware have the same MAC address.
Note Some Internet service providers (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.
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.
Caution Be careful when manually assigning an IP address. An
invalid IP address during installation will prevent your network
components from seeing the HP All-in-One.
Subnet Mask A subnet is an IP address assigned by the installation software to
make an additional network available as part of a larger network.
Subnets are specified by a subnet mask. This mask determines
which of the HP All-in-One IP address bits identify the network
and subnet, and which bits identify the device itself.
Note It is recommended that the HP All-in-One 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
installation software.
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