Set up Ethernet network connection on Zebra printer

What is an Ethernet connection?

An Ethernet connection is a wired network connection that links the Zebra printer directly to a router, switch, or network hub. This type of connection is stable, and ideal for business environments where reliable communication between devices is essential. Zebra printers commonly use ethernet networks to ensure consistent printing performance across multiple devices on the same network.

Managing Ethernet settings via Hexnode

Hexnode helps simplify how you manage a zebra printer ethernet connection across your organization. IT admins can set up a secure ethernet network for Zebra printers, so devices connect automatically, without users needing to enter passwords or adjust settings. This cuts down on setup time and keeps printing simple for everyone.

With Hexnode’s Ethernet policy, admins can remotely apply and update the required Ethernet settings, making it easier to configure printers.

How to configure Ethernet settings for Zebra printers?

To configure zebra printer ethernet connection settings,

1. On the Hexnode UEM console, navigate to the Policies tab.
2. Click on New Policy and choose the platform as Zebra Printer.
3. Select Enterprise as the policy type and click on Next.
4. Go to Network > Ethernet.
5. Click Configure to configure the ethernet settings.

The following settings can be configured,

Setting	Description
IP Addressing	This option allows you to choose how the printer obtains its IP address. The available options include: All DHCP Static Advanced
Subnet mask	This option allows you to define the subnet mask for the printer. The subnet mask specifies which IP addresses are part of the local network and acts as a filter to control communication with other devices.
Default Gateway	This option lets you specify the IP address of the router that the printer will send packets to when communicating with devices outside its local subnet. This field is required.
DNS domain name	This option lets you specify the domain name used by the printer for DNS resolution. This field is required.
DNS server list	This option specifies the IP addresses of DNS servers the printer will use to resolve domain names.
Advanced IP addressing methods	This option provides alternative methods for assigning IP addresses. The available options include: BOOTP BOOTP and DHCP Gleaning RARP
Use client IDs (Available when BOOTP and DHCP is selected)	This option when enabled, sends a client identifier to the server for more precise IP assignment.
Type of ID (Available when BOOTP and DHCP is selected)	Specify how the client ID is formatted. The available options include: MAC address ASCII HEX
Prefix (Available for ASCII and HEX)	Specify the prefix to prepend to the DHCP client identifier.
Suffix (Available for ASCII and HEX)	Specify the unique suffix, which together with the prefix, forms the client identifier. This is a required field.

6. Click on Save.

Associating the policy with target devices

If the policy has not been saved,

1. Navigate to Policy Targets > Devices > + Add Devices.
2. Choose the target devices and click OK.
3. Click Save.

You can also associate the policy with device groups, users, user groups, or domains/OUs from the left pane of the Policy Targets tab.

If the policy has been saved,

1. Navigate to Policies and choose the desired policy.
2. Click on the Manage drop-down and select Associate Targets.
3. Choose the target entities and click Associate.