3Com OfficeConnect 3CRWE454G72, User Manual

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Obtain IP Address automatically - The Access Point will obtain an IP
address from a DHCP server already operating on your network.
Specify an IP address manually - Select this option to manually
configure the IP address of the Access Point. The screen shown in
Figure 14 is displayed. This screen displays a suggested LAN IP address
and subnet mask of the Access Point. It also allows you to change the IP
address and subnet mask.
3Com recommends that you manually assign your Access Point a static IP
address.
Figure 14 LAN IP Address Screen
Specify an IP address manually and enable DHCP server - The
Access Point contains a Dynamic Host Configuration (DHCP) server that
can automatically configure the TCP/IP settings of every computer on
your network.
To activate the DHCP Server option, select Specify an IP Address manually
and Enable DHCP server. The screen shown in Figure 15 opens.