4: Web Manager Configuration

Automatic IP Address Configuration

To assign an IP address and its network configuration automatically:

1.Click Network from the main menu.

2.Select Obtain IP address automatically.

3.Enter the following (as necessary):

BOOTP

Enable permits the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP). The BOOTP server assigns

 

the IP address automatically from a pool of addresses.

 

 

DHCP

Enable permits Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP to

 

assign a leased IP address to the WiBox 2100E unit automatically.

 

 

AutoIP

Enable permits the WiBox 2100E to generate an IP in the 169.254.x.x

 

address range with a Class B subnet.

 

 

DHCP Host

Enter the name of the host on the network providing the IP address.

Name

 

 

 

Note: Consult the System or Network Administrator before adjusting these settings. Disabling all three methods is not advised as the only available IP assignment method will then be ARP or serial port.

4.Click the OK button when finished.

5.On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

Static IP Address Configuration

To assign an IP address and its network configuration manually:

1.Click Network from the main menu.

2.Select Use the following IP configuration.

3.Enter the following (as necessary):

IP Address

If DHCP is not used to assign IP addresses, enter it manually. The IP address

 

must be set to a unique value in the network.

 

 

Subnet Mask

A subnet mask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are

 

assigned for the host part.

 

 

Default Gateway

The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN

 

segments. The gateway address should be the IP address of the router

 

connected to the same LAN segment as the WiBox 2100E. The gateway

 

address must be within the local network.

 

 

DNS Server

The DNS server allows the name of a remote machine to be resolved

 

automatically. Enter the IP address of the DNS server. If the device is DHCP

 

enabled, the DHCP server provides the DNS server IP address, which will

 

override this configured value.

 

Note: This setting is applicable only in Manual Connection mode.

 

 

4.Click the OK button when finished.

5.On the main menu, click Apply Settings.

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