Replying to the question from PeterAXCUMD-AA Agency Analyst, first:
I'm running no Norton or McAfee products.
What are the IPV4 settings for the Xerox and your computer?
for my wired LAN, the adapter shows IPV4 (and V6) as checked and enabled, both property windows indicate that IP's are obtained automatically and DNS server adfdress acquired automatically. under alternative config, automatic private IP
Indeed I do not prefix the address with http nor https, just the raw IP.
Could you clarify for me a 'crossover cable'? the manuals speak of an usb a to b cable for direct connection, but this particular setup does not the PIC card to handle direct usb b connections. I purchased a usb A to A cable (for data transfer) but that didn't work (it was only $4 bucks on amazon and thought I'd give it a shot.
So still stuck here, will address RuiC-Xerox next.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT YOU ARE GENEROUS!