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IP Address
The IP Address field allows you to designate the IP Address for the agent. The IP Address identifies the agent on a TCP/IP Network.
The format of an IP Address is a
Within an isolated network, you can assign IP Addresses at random as long as each one is unique. If you are connecting the CPU directly to the Internet, standards require using a registered IP Address to avoid duplicates.
Subnet Mask
The Subnet Mask field determines the subnet and IP Address for the agent. Typically, an IP Address contains the network address and the host address.
If the network is divided into subnets, a part of the host address will be reserved to identify the particular subnet.
Default Gateway IP Address
The gateway is a combination of hardware and software that links two different types of networks. Gateways between networks, for example, allow users on different
The gateway IP Address might identify a router that controls the flow of data packets to the node (computer, printer, etc.).
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