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Changing IP address for Network printer

I am currently setting up a small network (3 workstations running win xp pro) which I've managed to get working with the printer attached to the network hub. In order to enable shared internet connection and also in line with the requirements of my business software provider I've transferred all of the computers to IP addresses in the range 192.168.0.x and subnet mask 255.255.255.0, with the main workstation on 192.168.0.1. My Dell laser printer came with an IP changing utility. I've tried using the utility to change it to 192.168.0.100 (snm 255.255.255.0), but it is also asking for a default gateway address and I haven't got a clue what this should be. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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David Lee

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magpie2000

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Thanks for the quick response. I'll give it a try tomorrow and let you know how it goes!!

chefred112

Looks like you have ICS setup. the main workstation (192.168.0.1) would be your gateway. But thats just bein technical about it. In a printers case, it doesn't matter what you put.

sciwriter

Most printer IP setup does indeed need a gateway setting to work, and 192.168.0.1 shoul do fine. Also, when you set up the printer on each computer, you do know how to do this, don't you? There is only one way that works right with XP.

magpie2000

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Set gateway to PC running internet (192.168.0.1) and the IP setting program was happy!!! Still couldn't see printer on network though!!! Racked my brains, then double checked IP addresses of the workstations- looks like winXP had 'helpfully' changed the IP setting to automatic when I ran network wizard and consequently my workstations ended up with different IP's and subnet masks. Changed them back and everything is looking fine!

Thanks for your comments- it has helped me understand my network a bit better!!