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IS460/IS480 Connection Support
Quadient IS460 / IS480 · Connection
How the Quadient IS460 / IS480 connects over a LAN or analogue modem to add postage and reach Online Services, and how to set the connection parameters.
How does the IS460 / IS480 connect?
The IS460 / IS480 connects to add postage and reach Online Services either through a high-speed LAN (local area network) or, on some installations, an analogue telephone modem.
How do I set the Online Services connection on the IS460 / IS480?
Choose the connection type from Communication Settings in Supervisor mode.
- Log in as supervisor.
- Press Menu.
- Select Communication Settings and press OK.
- Select Type of Connection and press OK.
- Select LAN and press OK.
Note: If the LAN was not plugged in you will see a warning – check the cable and try again.
How do I set the LAN parameters on the IS460 / IS480?
Use automatic configuration unless your network needs manual settings.
- Log in as supervisor and press Menu.
- Select Communication Settings and press OK.
- Select LAN Settings and press OK.
- Select AUTO to configure automatically (recommended), or MANUAL to set values yourself.
- For a standard setup, set DHCP on, DNS Auto on and Half Duplex, pressing OK to confirm.
How do I set up an analogue modem on the IS460 / IS480?
If the machine connects by phone line rather than LAN, set the modem parameters from Communication Settings.
- Log in as supervisor and press Menu.
- Select Communication Settings and press OK.
- Select Modem Settings and press OK.
- Enter the parameters as required, pressing OK through each screen until you return to the Communication Settings screen.
IS460 / IS480 Connection – Frequently Asked Questions
How does the IS460 / IS480 connect?
It connects through a high-speed LAN network, or an analogue telephone modem on some installations, to add postage and reach Online Services.
Why won’t my IS460 / IS480 connect to the LAN?
Check the network cable is plugged in, then set the connection type to LAN and use AUTO configuration in Communication Settings.
Can the IS460 / IS480 connect by phone line?
Yes. If it is set up for a modem rather than LAN, set the modem parameters under Communication Settings, Modem Settings.
Still having connection problems with your IS460 / IS480?
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