IP Setup 10-13

IP Address Pools

The IP Address Pools screen allows you to configure a separate IP address serving pool for each of up to eight configured Ethernet IP subnets:

 

 

IP Address Pools

 

 

Subnet (# host addrs)

1st Client Addr

Clients

Client Gateway

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192.128.117.0

(253)

192.128.117.196

16

192.128.117.162

192.129.117.0

(253)

192.129.117.110

8

192.129.117.4

This screen consists of between two and eight rows of four columns each. There are exactly as many rows as there are Ethernet IP subnets configured on the IP Subnets screen.

The Subnet (# host addrs) column is non-selectable and non-editable. It indicates the network address of the Ethernet IP subnet for which an address pool is being configured and the number of host addresses available on the subnet. The network address is equal to the router’s IP address on the subnet bitwise-ANDed with the subnet mask. The host address count is equal to the subnet size minus three, since one address is reserved for the network address, one for the subnet broadcast address, and one for the router’s interface address on the subnet.

You can edit the remaining columns in each row.

The 1st Client Addr and Clients columns allow you to specify the base and extent of the address serving pool for a particular subnet. Entering 0.0.0.0 for the first client address or 0 for the number of clients indicates that no addresses will be served from the corresponding Ethernet IP subnet.

The Client Gateway column allows you to specify the default gateway address that will be provided to clients served an address from the corresponding pool. The value defaults to the Netopia 4752’s IP address on the corresponding subnet (or the Netopia 4752’s default gateway, if that gateway is located on the subnet in question). You can override the value by entering any address that is part of the subnet.

DHCP, BootP, and dynamic WAN clients may receive an address from any one of the address serving pools configured on this screen.

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Netopia 4752 manual IP Address Pools

4752 specifications

The Netopia 4752 is a versatile networking device that serves as a digital subscriber line (DSL) modem and router, designed to provide high-speed internet connectivity and advanced networking capabilities for home and small office environments. This device is notable for its reliability and ease of use, making it a popular choice among users looking for seamless internet access.

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Equipped with a robust built-in router, the Netopia 4752 offers multiple Ethernet ports for direct wired connections, accommodating multiple devices simultaneously. This feature is especially beneficial in environments where multiple users need to access the internet without latency. Additionally, the device supports wireless connectivity, enabling users to connect their laptops, smartphones, and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices effortlessly.

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