Web-Manager Configuration

Figure 4-2. Network Settings

Automatic IP Address Configuration

To automatically assign an IP address and its network configuration:

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 unit

 

automatically.

 

 

Auto-IP

Enable permits the WiBox to generate an IP in the

 

169.254.x.x address range with a Class B subnet.

 

 

DHCP Host Name

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

 

address.

 

 

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.

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Lantronix Ethernet Automatic IP Address Configuration, Select Obtain IP address automatically, Auto-IP, Dhcp Host Name

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