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A80 REFERENCE GUIDE
5. Communications Setup
The A80 supports Ethernet and Wi-Fi for network and Internet access. Wi-Fi is a wireless computer
network that links two or more devices using wireless communication to a local area network (LAN)
within a limited area, such as a store or office building. Available access types of Wi-Fi on the A80 are
DHCP, Static IP, Manual Static IP, and Manual Proxy. The following sections include step-by-step
procedures for setting up each of these communication types.
5.1 DHCP
The A80 supports DHCP setup for network and Internet access. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol. DHCP is a network management protocol used in IP networks. The DHCP server
dynamically assigns an IP address and other network configuration parameters to each device on the
network.
1. Select [Settings].