Network Settings

Automatic Assignment (DHCP Server) - This setting allows the Ethernet Converter to obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP server on the network.

Manual Assignment - This assigns the Ethernet Converter a specific ("Static") IP address. If a Static IP address is selected, you must enter a Subnet Mask as well.

NOTES: To configure the Ethernet Converter in the future, a user must both know its IP address, and, be on the same subnet. Be careful when changing the Ethernet Converter’s IP address!

If changes to the Ethernet Converter’s IP address make it difficult for you to access the web-based configuration utility, remember that you can use the Ethernet Converter Management software to reconfigure or reset DHCP (see pages 8-9) or a Static IP address. If the Ethernet Converter's IP address has reverted to the default 1.1.1.1, you may manually configure your computer to an IP address on the same subnet, such as 1.1.1.2, allowing it to connect to the Ethernet Converter (see pages 11-12). Don't forget to change your computer's IP address back when you've finished configuring the Ethernet Converter.

The IP Address does not need to be in the range of the DHCP server's scope to successfully pass DHCP requests to network clients behind the Ethernet Converter.