ePAD Programming Guide
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DNS IP Address: __________________________
A DNS (Domain Name Server) address is needed to allow the user to enter a domain name at their browser such as
bill.virtualkeypad.com
to access the ePAD instead of entering a numeric address. For a commercial installation, the
network administrator may provide you the DNS IP Address.
If the DNS IP Address is unknown, follow the steps below to find the DNS IP Address for your network.
For a Windows 2000, Windows 7, Vista, or XP computer connected to the same network as the ePAD:
1. Choose
Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
.
2. Type “IPCONFIG /ALL” making sure there is a space between IPCONFIG and /ALL. Press the Enter key. The
screen shown in Figure 3 appears displaying all of the IP configurations for the computer.
The DNS IP Address to use is the
address in the field labeled DNS
Servers. See Figure 3.
Refer to the section
Virtualkeypad.com
on the next
page regarding domain name
address and dynamic (non-
static) IP address for the ePAD
as a Web Server.
Note:
A DNS IP Address is not
required when the ePAD is
communicating to a browser on
a local area network and not
through the Internet. A DNS IP
Address is only needed when
the Name Registry feature is
being used.
HTTP Port: _______________________________
The ePAD is a Web Server and therefore requires an HTTP port for Internet communication. The default port setting
80 is the typical number for this application.
In some commercial installation situations, a network administrator may provide a different number. This port
number should be within a range of 2000 to 65535 to not interfere with other port number applications. Otherwise,
it is recommended to leave the HTTP Port at the default value of
80
.
Note:
If an HTTP Port other than 80 is entered, the HTTP port number must follow the IP Address when entered in
the address field of the browser. For example, if the HTTP Port is 2005 and the IP Address is 192.168.000.251, you
would enter http://192.168.000.251:2005.
Figure 3: 2000/Vista/XP IP Configuration (All) Window