Will the 6230 scan using host names. I can't seen to get mine to work. I can ping using host names. I can scan using ip address but not host name. Any idea's??

In 99 out of 100 network situations, you are stuck with using IP addresses only. The NS-20 scan cards (also used in the 2030) seem to have problems with DHCP and hostnames.

At one customer and only one customer, I have a KM-2030 (same scan card type) able to scan to PC with hostnames. I do not know what the difference is, but their DHCP server appears to be perfectly set-up. I suspect it is a WINS configuration thing, but don't know for sure. I do know that any broadband router box absolutely will not handle DHCP in a way that will allow a 6230 to scan with hostnames.

The best work around I can offer is to have the DHCP server map specific IP addresses to each workstation that will have Scan File Utility loaded on it. That way the IP won't change over time.

Kind of what I figured. This is on my office network. I was hoping that I was missing something. I have tried just about everything I can think of. So...Is there a way to designate a specific IP address to a notebook that connects via a wireless router, and still have it set to automatically set up when the user is on other networks?

http://netprofiles.danielmilner.com/features.php I use this on my work lappy so I dont have to keep changing my setup. Hope it helps you.

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Originally posted by bawhcs:
Kind of what I figured. This is on my office network. I was hoping that I was missing something. I have tried just about everything I can think of. So...Is there a way to designate a specific IP address to a notebook that connects via a wireless router, and still have it set to automatically set up when the user is on other networks?

Yes there is. I'm assuming DHCP is handled through a firewall/router box as it is in most small businesses. It requires logging into the admin settings of the device (with a web browser) and assigining a static IP for a specific MAC address on the network. Each brand does it a little differently, so I cannot give more specific directions. Try looking for the model number of the router that is used in your office, and going to the manufacturer's web site and download the user manual. Directions for doing this usually are there.

I'm not sure about this, but; (here's my 2 cents) doesn't the DNS resolve ip addresses to host names? can't you register the DNS on the 6230 interface and have the DNS resolve the ip addresses for you?

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Originally posted by robscopyr:
I'm not sure about this, but; (here's my 2 cents) doesn't the DNS resolve ip addresses to host names? can't you register the DNS on the 6230 interface and have the DNS resolve the ip addresses for you?

Yes, but for some reason the 6230 won't resolve.

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Originally posted by Chris L:

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Originally posted by bawhcs:
Kind of what I figured. This is on my office network. I was hoping that I was missing something. I have tried just about everything I can think of. So...Is there a way to designate a specific IP address to a notebook that connects via a wireless router, and still have it set to automatically set up when the user is on other networks?

Yes there is. I'm assuming DHCP is handled through a firewall/router box as it is in most small businesses. It requires logging into the admin settings of the device (with a web browser) and assigining a static IP for a specific MAC address on the network. Each brand does it a little differently, so I cannot give more specific directions. Try looking for the model number of the router that is used in your office, and going to the manufacturer's web site and download the user manual. Directions for doing this usually are there.

It is a linksys router and I have been trying to find where that setting would be. I'm either having a brain fade moment or our router doesnt have that ability.

bawhcs, where R U in Nor Cal?
find the ip address of your router by using ipconfig /all in your DOS window, the browse to that IP address using Internet Explorer, then LOG-IN to the router (you'll need to know passwords and usernames) you should mind what you need ther by looking to security settings of MAC settings/ DHCP server settings.

I'm in the east bay... I Have already been in/through the router set up. The only entry that I can find ref. mac is filtering for security which I use. Under the dhcp section it only asks what ip address range to use, and dns, and wins server ip's

Linksys changes the way to get to the function with different versions of firmware. I believe it's hiding in the advanced functions.

I won't use Linksys products anymore due to instability issues. Can't tell you how many times I've fixed a printer not printing problem by unplugging and resetting a Linksys switch or router. Netgear makes a much more stable product.

I will agree with chrisl. I just verified through llinksys that the WRT54GS will not reserve ip to mac address.

Most likely will be the last linksys I buy...