48Appendix E Using Element Manager to set the basic parameters

To configure the LAN IP address

1From the Configuration tab, click the Resources folder to expand it.

2Select Network Interfaces.

3Select the Interfaces tab. It is normally selected by default.

4Select the LAN interface to configure.

5From the Details panel, select the IP Settings tab.

6From the IP Address Specification area, click Modify. The Modify IP Settings dialog box opens.

7Configure the IP Settings attributes (see Table 6).

Table 6 Modify IP Settings attributes

Attribute

Description

 

 

Obtain IP address dynamically

If this is selected, the BCM system attempts to take IP address

 

information from a DHCP server.

 

If this is not selected, you must enter values for static IP address, IP

 

subnet mask, and Default gateway.

 

 

IP address

The IP address of the BCM system.

 

 

IP subnet mask

The subnet mask used by the BCM system.

 

 

Note: If any of the attributes are modified, then the Element Manager session is disconnected.

8Click Ok.

To configure the modem

1From the Configuration tab, click the Resources folder to expand it.

2Select Network Interfaces.

3Select the Global Settings tab.

4Select the regional profile from the Modem Region dropdown list for your region.

5Select the Enable modem checkbox to enable the modem.

For more information on modem configuration, refer to the BCM 4.0 Networking Configuration Guide.

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