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Set Gateway IP Address 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 unit. The gateway address must be within the local network. The default
setting is N (No), meaning the gateway address has not been set. To set the gateway
address, type Y and enter the address.
Set Gateway IP Address (N) ? Y
Gateway IP addr ( 0) ( 0) ( 0) ( 0)_
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the
host part.
Netmask: Number of Bits for Host Part (0=default) (0) _
Note: Class A: 24 bits; Class B: 16 bits; Class C: 8 bits
The unit prompts for the number of host bits to be entered, then calculates the netmask,
which appears in standard decimal-dot notation (for example, 255.255.255.0) when the
saved parameters display.
Table 7-2. Standard IP Network Netmasks
Network Class Host Bits Netmask
A 24 255.0.0.0
B 16 255.255.0.0
C 8 255.255.255.0
Change Telnet Configuration Password Setting the Telnet configuration password prevents unauthorized access to Setup Mode
through a Telnet connection to port 9999 or through web pages. The password must
have 4 characters.
Change telnet config password (N) ? _
An enhanced password setting (for Telnet access only) of 16 characters is available
under Security Settings (Option 6) on page 64.
Note: You do not need a password to access the Setup Mode window by a serial
connection.
DHCP Name If a DHCP server has automatically assigned the IP address and network settings, you
can discover the unit by using the DeviceInstaller network search feature.
There are three methods for assigning DHCP names to the unit.