Epson Stylus C80WN User Setup Information - Page 57

Boot Method Method the print server uses to obtain an IP address. For most networks, change this setting to STATIC, which prevents the IP address from changing when you unplug the print server and plug it in again later. AUTO attempts to detect your IP address through DHCP, BOOTP, and RARP. If unable to detect an IP address automatically, it uses the default IP address: 192.0.0.192. If you leave this setting on AUTO, you may have to repeat the steps to set your computer up to use the printer each time the IP address for your print server changes. Gateway (or Router) Use this setting only if you are using the print server in a large organization that has subnets for different departments. RF Channel Defines the radio frequency channel that the print server uses to communicate. In most cases, the print server will automatically configure the RF channel. This value must match for all nodes on a network. If you find that printing is too slow, you may be able to improve performance by changing the RF channel on your computer(s) and access point, if you have one. To avoid interference from other networks, choose a setting at least three channels higher or lower than that for any nearby wireless network (for example, if another network is set to channel 7, choose channel 10 or higher, or channel 4 or lower). MAC Address Defines the Ethernet address of the print server. The MAC (Medium Access Control) address is set during manufacture and cannot be changed. You can find it on the sticker on the back of the print server. Data Rate Indicates the throughput speed in Mbps of the wireless Ethernet connection (1, 2, 5.5, or 11). The print server will automatically negotiate to the highest possible rate. Appendix A: Configuration Settings 53