# First time Network Setup

Connecting to your M3D Crane Series Printer via your local network is very useful as you get access to the **Duet Web Console**. You can connect your M3D Crane Series Printer to your local network via the **Ethernet port on the Duet Maestro.** Once the network settings are properly configured, you will be able to connect to the **Duet board** and access the **Duet Web Console**.

## First-Time Start-up <a href="#first-time-start-up" id="first-time-start-up"></a>

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The M3D Crane Series printers are pre-configured to easily work with the most common network configuration, **DHCP**. If however you have a more complex network configuration, it may be necessary to further edit your network settings.
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Pre-configured network settings are loaded onto every SD card before the printer goes out our door, these network settings utilize **DHCP** in order to get an IP address from your router. This should allow your M3D Crane Bowden to connect automatically to your network.&#x20;

Once connected via **Ethernet** your M3D Crane Series printer will display an **IP address** on it's LCD screen.

![IP address displayed on the LCD Main Menu](https://2233698637-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LHsKN4t1c1PNlAAcU9y%2F-LPTEy5VIi0OADyLUEyc%2F-LPTFm-ep5w0Mfc-e3j0%2FIPMainMenu.jpg?alt=media\&token=709fd67a-ee70-4552-b8e2-437cef418e16)

Once connected via **Ethernet** your M3D Crane Series printer will display an **IP address** on the Main Menu of the LCD screen. After your printer has had the time to start up, direct your browser to the address http\://\<IP address>. If the connection is successful the **Duet Web Control** should be shown. You have completed the network setup. If you are unable to access Duet Web Control you may need to contact your Network Administrator.&#x20;

![M3D Crane Bowden Duet Web Control Interface](https://2233698637-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LHsKN4t1c1PNlAAcU9y%2F-LPTEy5VIi0OADyLUEyc%2F-LPTGgUAj-65l-wYpPaF%2FBowdenDuet.png?alt=media\&token=a8af8db8-c482-4ccb-8ff9-bf17fd2fb284)

In the next section you will learn how to navigate through the LCD menu of your M3D Crane Bowden Printer. &#x20;

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