Chapter 4. Configuration
Redundant NIC
A Redundant NIC ensures that the CN8600 is always online by switching to another network adapter in case the primary connection fails.
Check Redundant NIC if you are using the secondary LAN port for a second IP address.
If you are using the secondary LAN port for a second IP address, leave Redundant NIC unchecked. Use the
IPv4 Settings
The CN8600 can either have its IP address assigned dynamically at bootup (DHCP), or it can be given a fixed IP address.
For dynamic IP address assignment, select the Obtain an IP address automatically, radio button. (This is the default setting.)
To specify a fixed IP address, select the Set IP address manually, radio button and fill in the IP address.
Note: 1. If you choose Obtain IP address automatically, when the switch starts up it waits to get its IP address from the DHCP server. If it has not obtained the address after one minute, it automatically reverts to its factory default IP address, 192.168.0.60.
2.If the CN8600 is on a network that uses DHCP to assign network addresses, and you need to ascertain its IP address, you can use the IP installer. See IP Address Determination, page 127, for information.
The CN8600 can either have its DNS server address assigned automatically, or a fixed address can be specified.
For automatic DNS Server address assignment, select the Obtain DNS server address automatically, radio button.
To specify a fixed address, select the Use the following DNS server address, radio button and fill in the required information.
Note: Specifying at the alternate DNS Server address is optional.
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