Hi Kimhollingshead,
Yes, the printer should be connected to the network to get an IP address for the printer.
Please refer the topic “Setting the IP Address” from this link: http://bit.ly/YCjJlj
If the printer settings report does not show the network section, please reseat network cable at the computers end and also from the modem/routers end and then try to print the printer settings repot again.
Please post the results.