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4.0 Configuration
4.2.2 Network > LAN
LAN Port Configuration
The Ethernet port (RJ45) on the back of the IPnXGii is the LAN port, used for connection of devices on a
local network. By default, this port has a static IP Address. It also, by default is running a DHCP server to
provide IP Addresses to devices that are connected to the physical LAN port (directly or via a switch).
Image 4-2-2: Network > LAN Port Configuration
DHCP:
Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol may
be used by networked
devices (Clients) to obtain
unique network addresses
from a DHCP server.
Advantage:
Ensures unique IP addresses
are assigned, from a central
point (DHCP server) within a
network.
Disadvantage:
The address of a particular
device is not ‘known’ and is
also subject to change.
STATIC addresses must be
tracked (to avoid duplicate
use), yet they may be
permanently assigned to a
device.
This selection determines if the IPnXGii will obtain an IP address from
a DHCP server on the attached network, or if a static IP address will
be entered. If a Static IP Address is chosen, the fields that follow must
also be populated.
Connection Type
Values (selection)
DHCP
Static
If ‘Static’ Connection Type is selected, a valid IPv4 Address for the
network being used must be entered in the field. If ‘DHCP’ is chosen
this field will not appear and it will be populated automatically from the
DHCP server.
IP Address
Values (IP Address)
192.168.168.1
Within any IP network, each
device must have its own
unique IP address.
The factory default
network settings:
IP: 192.168.168.1
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.168.1
