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Forum 525/526 in a Serverless LAN 78
Configuration Examples
Forum 525/526 in a
Serverless LAN
In a peer-to-peer network, the workstations are connected to one
another via network cables. In many networks, the cables run in
the form of a star from a central hub or switch. Such networks do
not require special servers. This configuration example is also
valid for a LAN with a server using a protocol other than IP (e.g.
AppleTalk or IPX/SPX).
The Forum 525/526 in a serverless LAN
In a serverless LAN, the Forum 525/526 takes over the IP config-
uration of the connected workstations. All IP settings necessary
for the workstations are assigned by the Forum 525/526 via DHCP
(dynamic host configuration protocol). In this operating mode, an
IP address space reserved for such networks is used:
Install the IP network protocol and a Web browser for every work-
station computer which is to have access to the Forum 525/526
network features.
192.168.99.254 Forum 525/526 IP address
255.255.255.0 Network mask (class C network)
192.168.99.254 DNS server IP address
192.168.99.254 Default gateway IP address
Forum
(DHCP, RAS,
int. DNS, Internet)
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PC 2
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ISP
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Net Hub