XiNCOM XC-DPG503 manual For Apple Clients, For Linux Clients, Fixed IP Address

Configure PCs on your LAN

For Apple Clients

1.Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.

2.Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.

3.Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank.

4.Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.

Note: If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required changes are:

•Set the Router Address field to the XC-DPG02’s IP Address.

•Ensure your DNS settings are correct.

For Linux Clients

To access the Internet via the XC-DPG503, it is only necessary to set the XC-DPG503 as the “Gateway” and ensure your Name Server settings are correct. Make sure you are logged in as “root” before attempting any changes.

Fixed IP Address

By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration.

Set your Default Gateway to the IP Address of the XC-DPG503. Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct

To act as a DHCP Client (recommended):

The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell.

1.Start your X Windows client.

2.Select Control Panel - Network

3.Select the “Interface” entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called “eth0”.

4.Click the Edit button, set the protocol to DHCP, and save this data.

5.To apply your changes use the Deactivate and Activate buttons, if available OR restart your system.

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