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Using Options / Using the Network Image Express Card

Setting Up a Client Computer

Installing the TCP/IP protocol

To allow networking, each client computer in the network requires a Network Interface Card and a Network Interface Card (NIC) driver. Install the Network Interface Card and Network Interface Card (NIC) driver on each client computer. For details on the installation procedures, refer to the corresponding manuals included with the card.

Installing the TCP/IP protocol

For Windows Vista users

The TCP/IP protocol in Windows Vista is installed by default.

For Windows XP or 2000 users

Note:

Screen shots for Windows 2000 are used in this section, so they may differ in appearance from what actually appears on your screen. The instructions are the same, except as noted.

For Windows XP users: Click Start, right-click My Network Places, and then select Properties.

For Windows 2000 users:
Right-click the My Network Places icon, and then select Properties.

Double-click Local Area Connection.

Click Properties.

Check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is included in the Local Area Connection Properties list box.

If the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) appears in the list box, go to Scanning in a Network Environment; otherwise, go to step 5.

Click Install. The Select Network Component Type dialog box appears.

Select Protocol from the list and click Add.

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocol list box and click OK.

Check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is installed and then click Close. Then, go to Scanning in a Network Environment.

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