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FC0-U61 · Question #274

When connecting a printer to a network, which of the following is needed to complete the process? (Select TWO).

The correct answer is A. IP address D. Subnet mask. To connect a printer to a network, it typically requires an IP address and a subnet mask for proper network communication.

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Question

When connecting a printer to a network, which of the following is needed to complete the process? (Select TWO).

Options

  • AIP address
  • BUser's password
  • CComputer's name
  • DSubnet mask
  • EHTTP port
  • FFax number

How the community answered

(61 responses)
  • A
    87% (53)
  • B
    3% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • E
    2% (1)
  • F
    7% (4)

Why each option

To connect a printer to a network, it typically requires an IP address and a subnet mask for proper network communication.

AIP addressCorrect

An IP address is essential for any device to communicate on a TCP/IP network, allowing other devices to locate and send data to the network printer.

BUser's password

A user's password is required for authentication to specific services or the printer's web interface, but not universally for the initial network connectivity of the printer itself.

CComputer's name

A computer's name (hostname) is used for identification on a network but is not strictly required for the fundamental TCP/IP connectivity of a network printer.

DSubnet maskCorrect

A subnet mask defines the network portion of an IP address, which is crucial for the printer to determine if a destination IP address is on the local network or requires routing.

EHTTP port

An HTTP port (typically 80 or 443 for HTTPS) is used for accessing the printer's web configuration interface, but not for the basic network connection itself.

FFax number

A fax number is only relevant if the printer has fax capabilities and you intend to send faxes, which is not required for basic network printer setup.

Concept tested: Network device configuration-printer IP settings

Topics

#network printing#IP address#subnet mask#network configuration

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