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4.0 Configuration
If ‘Static’ Connection Type is selected, the Network Mask must be
entered for the Network. If ‘DHCP’ is chosen this field will not appear
and it will be populated automatically from the DHCP server.
Netmask
Values (IP Address)
255.255.255.0
A SUBNET MASK is a bit
mask that separates the
network and host (device)
portions of an IP address.
The ‘unmasked’ portion
leaves available the
information required to
identify the various devices
on the subnet.
If the IPnXGii is integrated into a network which has a defined
gateway, then, as with other hosts on the network, this gateway’s IP
address will be entered into this field. If there is a DHCP server on the
network, and the Connection Type (see previous page) is selected to
be DHCP, the DHCP server will populate this field with the appropriate
gateway address.
Default Gateway
Values (IP Address)
(no default)
A simple way of looking at what the gateway value should be is: If a device has a packet of data is does
not know where to send, send it to the gateway. If necessary - and applicable - the gateway can forward
the packet onwards to another network.
A GATEWAY is a point within
a network that acts as an
entrance to another network.
In typical networks, a router
acts as a gateway.
LAN DHCP
A IPnXGii may be configured to provide dynamic host control protocol (DHCP) service to all
attached (either wired or wireless (WiFi)-connected) devices. By default the DHCP service is
enabled, so devices that are connected to the physical Ethernet LAN ports, as well as any
devices that are connected by WiFi will be assigned an IP by the IPnXGii. The LAN DHCP
service is available for each interface, and is located in the add/edit interface menus.
Image 4-2-3: Network > DHCP Server
Prior to enabling this service,
verify that there are no other
devices - either wired (e.g.
LAN) or wireless with an
active DHCP SERVER
service. (The Server issues
IP address information at the
request of a DHCP Client,
which receives the
information.)
The option is used to enable or disable the DHCP service for devices
connected to the LAN Port(s).
Mode
Values (selection)
On
/ Off
