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Once you have decided on the network number, pick an IP address that is easy to remember, for
instance, 192.168.1.1, for your Device, but make sure that no other device on your network is
using that IP address.
The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your Device will compute
the subnet mask automatically based on the IP address that you entered. You don't need to change
the subnet mask computed by the Device unless you are instructed to do otherwise.
Private IP Addresses
Every machine on the Internet must have a unique address. If your networks are isolated from the
Internet, for example, only between your two branch offices, you can assign any IP addresses to
the hosts without problems. However, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has
reserved the following three blocks of IP addresses specifically for private networks:
• 10.0.0.0 — 10.255.255.255
• 172.16.0.0 — 172.31.255.255
• 192.168.0.0 — 192.168.255.255
You can obtain your IP address from the IANA, from an ISP or it can be assigned from a private
network. If you belong to a small organization and your Internet access is through an ISP, the ISP
can provide you with the Internet addresses for your local networks. On the other hand, if you are
part of a much larger organization, you should consult your network administrator for the
appropriate IP addresses.
Note: Regardless of your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address;
always follow the guidelines above. For more information on address assignment,
please refer to RFC 1597, “Address Allocation for Private Internets”
and RFC 1466,
“Guidelines for Management of IP Address Space”.
7.7.5 RIP Setup
RIP (Routing Information Protocol) allows a router to exchange routing information with other
routers. The
RIP Direction
field controls the sending and receiving of RIP packets. When set to:
•
Both -
the Device will broadcast its routing table periodically and incorporate the RIP information
that it receives.
•
In Only -
the Device will not send any RIP packets but will accept all RIP packets received.
•
Out Only -
the Device will send out RIP packets but will not accept any RIP packets received.
•
None -
the Device will not send any RIP packets and will ignore any RIP packets received.
The
Version
field controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets that the
Device sends (it recognizes both formats when receiving). RIP-1 is universally supported; but RIP-
2 carries more information. RIP-1 is probably adequate for most networks, unless you have an
unusual network topology.
Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M sends the routing data in RIP-2 format; the difference being that RIP-2B
uses subnet broadcasting while RIP-2M uses multicasting.
Summary of Contents for AMG1302-T10A
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Page 162: ...Chapter 12 Static Route AMG1302 T10A User s Guide 162 ...
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Page 202: ...Chapter 19 CWMP AMG1302 T10A User s Guide 202 ...
Page 206: ...Chapter 20 System Settings AMG1302 T10A User s Guide 206 ...
Page 216: ...Chapter 21 Logs AMG1302 T10A User s Guide 216 ...
Page 266: ...Appendix C Pop up Windows JavaScripts and Java Permissions AMG1302 T10A User s Guide 266 ...
Page 280: ...Appendix D Wireless LANs AMG1302 T10A User s Guide 280 ...
Page 290: ...Appendix E IPv6 AMG1302 T10A User s Guide 290 ...
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