G. Enter values on the Network Settings tab of the
System Configuration dialog box, shown in the
figure at right. If your network does not have a
gateway server or DNS server, you should set
those parameters to 0.0.0.0.
•IIPP AAddddrreessss—The unique, computer-readable
address of a device on your network. An IP
address is typically represented as four numbers
separated by periods (for example,
130.164.55.112), where the numbers can be
between 0 and 255, inclusive.
•SSuubbnneett MMaasskk—A code that helps the network device determine whether another device is
on the same subnet or a different subnet. The most common subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
•GGaatteewwaayy—The IP address of a device that acts as a gateway server, which is a connection
between two networks.
•DDNNSS AAddddrreessss—The IP address of a network device that stores host names and translates
them into IP addresses.
H. Enter values on the System tab of the System Configuration dialog box.
•HHoosstt NNaammee—Can describe the physical location
of the system or the application where it is being used.
•CCoommmmeenntt—Helps to identify the controller.
•PPaasssswwoorrdd--pprrootteecctt RReesseettss—Determines
whether users are allowed to reset the Compact
FieldPoint system remotely. If this checkbox is
selected, a user must provide the password in
order to reset the system remotely. You must
disable resets from FieldPoint Explorer
separately by setting user access to Read Only
or Deny Access.
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