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.

  1. Log in as supervisor.
  2. Press Menu.
  3. Select Communication Settings and press OK.
  4. Select Type of Connection and press OK.
  5. 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.

  1. Log in as supervisor and press Menu.
  2. Select Communication Settings and press OK.
  3. Select LAN Settings and press OK.
  4. Select AUTO to configure automatically (recommended), or MANUAL to set values yourself.
  5. 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.

  1. Log in as supervisor and press Menu.
  2. Select Communication Settings and press OK.
  3. Select Modem Settings and press OK.
  4. 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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