Network Settings

IP Address Settings

Setting the IP address for VN-V686WPU

There are two methods to set the IP address for VN-V686WPU as follows.

(A)Assigning an IP address to VN-V686WPU from the DHCP server(B)Assigning a static IP address to VN- V686WPU(A) Assigning an IP address from the DHCP server

VN-V686WPU is set to ADHCP EnableB (the DHCP client function is ON) by default. To assign an IP address from the DHCP server,

connect the DHCP server to the LAN, set the [IP setting] of VN-V686WPU to ADHCPB, and click the [OK] button. (A Page 30)

For details on IP addresses assigned to VN- V686WPU, consult your network administrator.

You can look up the IP address of VN- V686WPU using the search tool in the supplied CD-ROM.

For details, please refer to AReadmeB file in the CD-ROM.

Note

Set the DHCP server such that the same IP address is always assigned to the MAC address of VN-V686WPU by the DHCP server. Connection may fail if the above setting is not performed.

(B) Assigning a static IP addressSystem configuration required for setting IP address

VN-V686WPU at factory default is set to ADHCP EnableB (DHCP client function is On). When it is connected to a LAN without DHCP servers, it will activate under the following IP address after timeout.

IP address

: 192.168.0.2

Subnet mask

: 255.255.255.0

Default gateway

: None

Memo:

To set a static IP address for VN-V686WPU, connect VN-V686WPU, the switching hub and the computer for setting using a straight LAN cable of Category 5 and above.

Set up the computer for setting the IP address.Minimum computer specifications for setting

OS : Windows XP (Professional or Home Edition) (SP2)

Web browser

: Internet Explorer Version 6.0

Note

When setting the IP address for VN-V686WPU, do so by using a network that is made up only of VN-V686WPU, the computer for setting and the switching hub.

Using a hub connected to other network devices or networks via a LAN cable for setting can cause problems.

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