User’s Manual of FGSW-2620VM / FGSW-2620PVM

4.2.2 IP Configuration

The Managed Switch is a network device which needs to be assigned an IP address for being identified on the network. Users have to decide a means of assigning IP address to the Managed Switch.

IP address overview

What is an IP address?

Each device (such as a computer) which participates in an IP network needs a unique "address" on the network. It's similar to having a US mail address so other people have a know way to send you messages. An IP address is a four byte number, which is usually written in "dot notation" - each of the bytes' decimal value is written as a number, and the numbers are separated by "dots" (aka periods). An example: 199.25.123.1

How do I get one for this box?

The IP addresses on most modern corporate nets are assigned by an employee called a "Network Administrator", or "Sys. Admin". This person assigns IP addresses and is responsible for making sure that IP addresses are not duplicated - If this happens one or both machines with a duplicate address will stop working.

Another possibility is getting your address assigned to you automatically over the net via DHCP protocol. Enable DHCP function, and reset the machine. If your network is set up for this service, you will get an IP address assigned over the network. If you don't get an address in about 30 seconds, you probably don't have DHCP.

„IP Configuration

The IP Configuration includes the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway. The Configured column is used to view or change the IP configuration. Fill up the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway for the device. The screen in Figure 4-2-3appears.

Figure 4-2-3:IP configuration interface

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