Section 4: Web-Based Management; Overview; Preparation - Motorola WPS870G User Manual

WPS870G

Section 4: Web-Based Management

This section explains how to configure the WPS870G using your Web browser.

Overview

The WPS870G uses an HTTP server, which allows you to connect to the Wireless Print
Server and configure it using your web browser. Most browsers should work, provided they
support tables and forms. You use an IP address to log on to the Print Server's Web-based
Management Utility.

Preparation

Because the WPS870G supports dynamic IP address allocation using DHCP, BOOTP, or
RARP, the WPS870G ships with an IP address of 0.0.0.0. This is not a valid IP address.
Therefore, read the following flowchart to learn what you need to do:
Check your DHCP server
(if you have one) and
determine the IP address
allocated to the
WPS870G.
If you are required to allocate an IP address for your WPS870G, refer to
details.
Use the Restore Button to print a report
that includes the current IP address
(press and release the Restore Button).
If the IP address is not valid, then choose
one of these two options:
User Guide
Use the Installation
Wizard on the CD-ROM
to allocate a valid IP
address to the WPS870G.
IP Assignment for
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