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What address identifies a computer printer or other device on a TCP IP network?
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What address identifies a computer printer or other device on a TCPIP network?
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How does a computer identify itself on a network?
The IP Address identifies a PC on a network. Source: I am an IT student in College :)
To know the tcp address of a network printer look in the printer documentation?
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A printer connected to a computer by way of a port on a computer is called?
It is known as a local printer, as opposed to a network printer, which is a printer connected to a network.
Is it possible for a single printer to be local and a network printer?
A network printer is shared by more than one computer. A local printer is directly connected to one computer. But the printer can be set up as a local or a network printer.
How network printers works?
Network printing works like normal printing as far as your document is concerned, but the computer does a little more work. Normally, the computer sends the document to a printer physically plugged in to it and it prints. In this case, the printer isn't plugged in, but is instead on the network, usually connected another computer. The computer printing would send the data over the network to the computer hosting the printer as if the printer were plugged in to the local machine.
How do you attach a network printer to a standalone computer?
Someone can attach a network printer to a standalone computer by using a USB connection. Using a cord to attach the printer to the computer, then installing the printer software, someone can then use the printer from the computer.
How do you configure a network printer to a home network?
It depends on the printer you have. But basic instructions are to log into the default IP Address of your home network's router /modem. put the IP address into your printer and have the network access key.
What is the difference between local printer and network printer?
A local printer is one that is connected directly to an end user's desktop or laptop computer, and is usually used exclusively by that one end user. This is in contrast to a networked printer, which can be accessed and used by multiple people on the same network that the printer is attached to.
Define an IP address?
An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a numerical label assigned to each device (e.g., computer, printer) participating in a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.
What kind of printer has an IP address?
A printer is assigned an IP address when used in a networking environment and only if it is used with a printer routing device wich will assign the printer an available IP address from the main router to share it over the network.
How can you tell whether the printer has been shared?
To check whether a printer is shared or not go to devices on the computer and note whether the printer is listed for that particular computer. Do this for each computer in question.
