Chapter 5: Setting Advanced Properties

Network Address

The Network Address is a user-defined address that is used to replace the MAC address that was originally assigned to the adapter. In some operating systems, this property is called Locally Administered Address. The network address consists of a 12-digit hexadecimal number.

To change the Network Address property, do the following:

1.For Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP systems, access the System Properties Dialog Box. See “Modifying Configuration Properties” on page 39.

For Windows 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Windows Vista systems, access the Device Manger for your operating system:

To access the Device Manager window in Windows 2008 R2 or Windows 7, see “Selecting the Device Manager in Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 7” on page 44.

To access the Windows Vista Device Manager, see “Selecting the Device Manager in Windows Vista” on page 45.

2.Click the Advanced tab.

The Advanced tab is shown in Figure 21 on page 56.

3.From the Property list on the Advanced tab, select Network Address.

4.In the Value list on the Advanced tab, enter the Locally Administered Address. Here are some guidelines:

The range is 0000 0000 0001 to FFFF FFFF FFFD.

Do not use a multicast address (least significant bit of the high byte = 1).

Do not use all 0's or all F's.

5.Click OK.

6.If prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.

Although it is not necessary to reboot the system for new adapter properties to take effect, rebooting is recommended to reinitialize all registers.

7.Verify that the port LED operates as described in “LEDs” on page 16.

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AT-2916LX10/LC, AT-2972LX10/LC specifications

Allied Telesis has long been recognized for its commitment to delivering high-performance networking solutions, and the AT-2972LX10/LC and AT-2916LX10/LC models exemplify this tradition of excellence. These products are designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern businesses looking to enhance their network infrastructure with reliable and efficient connectivity options.

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