Network Menu

Option Settings

TCP/IP

This option allows you to enable or disable BOOTP, and when BOOTP

 

is disabled, define the three TCP/IP settings that the Management Card

 

needs to operate on the network.

 

• The Management Card’s System IP address

 

• The subnet mask value

 

• The IP address of the Default Gateway

 

Note: For information about the watchdog role the Default

 

Gateway plays, see The role of the Default Gateway

 

in resetting the network timer on page 13; for infor-

 

mation about how to configure the initial TCP/IP settings

 

when you install the Management Card, see the Web/

 

SNMP Management SmartSlot Card Installation and

 

Quick Start Manual, provided in printed form and on the

 

APC Web/SNMP Management Card utility CD

 

(.\doc\insguide.pdf).

 

When BOOTP is enabled (by default), you can affect only the BOOTP

 

setting: A BOOTP server provides the Management Card with its

 

TCP/IP settings whenever the Management Card is turned on, reset, or

 

rebooted.

 

Note: For information about how to use BOOTP, see the Management

 

Card Addendum, provided in PDF format on the APC Web/

 

SNMP Management Card utility CD (./doc/adendum.pdf).

DNS

Use this option (which is combined with TCP/IP, described above, in the

 

Web interface) to define the IP address of the Domain Name Server

 

(DNS). You must define the DNS address to use the Management

 

Card’s Email feature.

 

Note: For information about how to use the Email feature, see Email

 

on page 56.

Ping utility

This option (which is available only in the Control Console) allows you to

 

use Ping, a network utility, to test the Management Card’s network

 

connection.

 

By default, the Default Gateway IP address (see TCP/IP above) is used.

 

However, you can use the IP address of any device known to be running

 

on the network.

 

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APC AP9606 manual Network Menu, Option Settings, Gateway plays, see The role of the Default Gateway

AP9606 specifications

The APC AP9606 is a sophisticated environmental monitoring device designed to enhance the functionality and efficiency of data centers and critical IT environments. As part of APC’s suite of infrastructure solutions, the AP9606 is primarily aimed at monitoring conditions in rack-mounted and remote locations. By implementing advanced features and technologies, it ensures that environmental conditions remain optimal to prevent equipment failure and provide high availability for business operations.

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The AP9606 utilizes SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for seamless integration with existing network management systems. This protocol allows easy communication between the device and other network elements, further enabling IT departments to consolidate and manage their infrastructure efficiently. Additionally, support for web-based interfaces gives users the flexibility to access real-time data from virtually anywhere, facilitating remote management capabilities which are crucial for businesses with multiple locations.

In terms of connectivity, the AP9606 is equipped with multiple ports, including an Ethernet port for network connection and optional serial ports for connecting with compatible devices. The inclusion of both wired and wireless options ensures that the device can adapt to various network environments, making it particularly versatile.

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