AudioCodes MP-26 series, User Manual

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User's Manual 12. Network Connections
Version 4.4.0 205 MP26x/MP27x
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Use the Following IP Address: Your WAN connection can be configured using a
permanent (static) IP address. Your service provider should provide you with this IP
address, subnet mask and the default MP-264 IP address.
For defining DNS and DHCP servers, see sections 12.3.2.1.1 and 12.3.2.1.2
respectively.
12.3.2.1.1 DNS Server
Domain Name System (DNS) is the method by which websites or domain names are
translated into IP addresses. You can configure the connection to automatically obtain a
DNS server address, or specify such an address manually, according to the information
provided by your ISP.
From the 'DNS Server' drop-down list, you can select one of the following methods:
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Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically: the connection automatically obtains a
DNS server address.
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Use the Following DNS Server Addresses: manually configure DNS server - specify
up to two different DNS server addresses - one primary, the other secondary:
Figure 12-75: Manually Defining DNS Server
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No DNS Server: select this if there is no DNS server.
12.3.2.1.2 IP Address Distribution
The 'IP Address Distribution' section allows you to configure the device's Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server parameters. The DHCP automatically assigns IP
addresses to network PCs. If you enable this feature, make sure that you also configure
your network PCs as DHCP clients.
Select one of the following options from the 'IP Address Distribution' drop-down list:
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Disabled: Select this option to statically assign IP addresses to your network
computers.
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DHCP Server: Enables DHCP server: