Starting IP address and Ending IP address specify the IP address range within which to search. Searches can also be performed across subnets.
Timeout specifies the time period in milliseconds to wait for a reply from the Switch during a search. This value varies depending on the following:
1.If the Tool runs on a PC connecting to the network using Ethernet and the Switch is on the same subnet, a timeout of 50 ms is usually sufficient.
2.If there are routers between the PC running the Tool and the Switch itself, or if the Tool runs on a notebook connecting to the Switch using Infrared, a high timeout (such as 1000 ms) may be required. The default timeout setting is 1000 ms. However, 100 ms can many times be sufficient.
As mentioned, except ES1000, all the Switches are shipped with default IP settings and DHCP option turned on. Depending on need changes can be made such as the IP address for the Switch itself or turning on/off the DHCP option, and the IP Pool of IP address(es) for connecting IR/PPP devices. Since ES3011b Switch shares one IP address with the portable device, the ES3011b Switch is not accessible (visible) by the search program if a portable device is connected (occupies that IP address).