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Configuring the Bridge for Wired LAN
If you use a wired connection to access the Internet, there are two methods to allocate an IP
address: automatically (DHCP) or manually (Static IP).
Prerequisites
If you need a static IP address for the bridge, make sure to have the network setting
information ready before starting the procedure.
How to proceed
1.
In
Connection Type
select
Connect via LAN
.
2.
In
IP Settings
, select whether you want the bridge to get an IP address automatically
(DHCP) or to assign an IP address manually (Static IP).
3.
If you select to enter the IP address manually, a number of fields become active (
IP
Address
,
Subnet Mask
, etc.). Fill them in according to your required network settings.
4.
To save the configuration to the bridge, click
Save Settings
.
IMPORTANT
If you leave this page before saving your settings, they are lost.
5.
To discard changes made to an unsaved configuration and return to the saved settings,
select
Load Configuration from Bridge
.
6.
To use settings displayed on the screen to configure another bridge, select
Save
Configuration to File
.
This allows you to create different settings only on the screen and save them to a
file, without updating the bridge configuration.
Loading the Bridge Configuration from a Configuration
7.
To exit configuration mode, disconnect the bridge from the power source.
8.
Install the bridge as explained in
9.
Reconnect the bridge to the power source.
