
7:Network Settings
The Network Settings show the status of the Ethernet interface/link and let you configure the settings on the device. Interface settings are related to the configuration of the IP and related protocols. Link settings are related to the physical link connection, which carries the IP traffic.
The
Notes:
Some settings require a reboot to take effect. These settings are noted below.
Wait a minimum of 5 seconds after rebooting the unit before attempting to make any subsequent connections.
The blue text in the XML command strings of this chapter are to be replaced with a
Network Interface Settings
Table
| Table |
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Network Interface | Description |
Settings |
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BOOTP Client | Select to turn On or Off. At boot up, after the physical link is up, the |
| will attempt to obtain IP settings from a BOOTP server. |
| Note: Overrides the configured IP address/mask, gateway, hostname, and |
| domain. When DHCP is Enabled, the system automatically uses DHCP, |
| regardless of whether BOOTP is Enabled. Changing this value requires you to |
| reboot the device. |
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DHCP Client | Select to turn On or Off. At boot up, after the physical link is up, the |
| will attempt to obtain IP settings from a DHCP server and will periodically renew |
| these settings with the server. |
| Note: Overrides BOOTP, the configured IP address/mask, gateway, |
| hostname, and domain. Changing this value requires you to reboot the device. |
| Note: Within WebManager, click Renew to renew the DHCP lease. |
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IP Address | Enter the static IP address to use for the interface. You may enter it alone or in |
| CIDR format. |
| Note: This setting will be used if Static IP is active (both DHCP and BOOTP |
| are Disabled). Changing this value requires you to reboot the device. When |
| DHCP or BOOTP is enabled, the |
| DHCP or BOOTP server. If it cannot, the |
| IP address in the range of 169.254.xxx.xxx, with a network mask of |
| 255.255.0.0. |
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Default Gateway | Enter the IP address of the router for this network. |
| Note: This setting will be used if Static IP is active (both DHCP and BOOTP |
| are Disabled). |
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