Lantronix 10 manual Methods of Assigning the IP Address, Method Description

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Getting Started

2.3 Methods of Assigning the IP Address

The unit's IP address must be configured before a network connection is available. You have the following options for assigning an IP to your unit:

Method	Description
DHCP	A DHCP server automatically assigns the IP address and network
	settings. See DHCP on page 2-4.
DeviceInstaller	You manually assign the IP address using a graphical user interface
(Recommended)	(GUI) on a PC attached to a network. See DeviceInstaller on page 2-5.
ARP and Telnet	You manually assign the IP address and other network settings at a
	command prompt using a UNIX or Windows-based system. Only one
	person at a time can be logged into the configuration port (port 9999).
	This eliminates the possibility of several people simultaneously
	attempting to configure the unit. See ARP and Telnet on page 2-11.
AutoIP	This automatic method is appropriate when you have a small group of
	hosts rather than a large network. This method allows the hosts to
	negotiate with each other and assign addresses, in effect creating a
	small network. See AutoIP on page 2-4.
Serial Port Login	You initially configure the unit through a serial connection. See Serial
	Port Login on page 2-12.

These methods are described in the remaining sections of this chapter.

Note: In most installations, a fixed IP address is desirable. The systems administrator generally provides the IP address. Obtain the following information before starting to set up your unit:

IP Address:

Subnet Mask: Gateway:

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