Elspec G3500 BlackBox, User And Installation Manual

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WAN Internet Accessibility (G4500 Only)
The WAN port serves to connect the device’s internal LAN with other types of networks. It is
commonly used to provide internet accessibility over an external Broadband router (Cellular, ADSL
or Cable). When connected to an Office network, it most likely already employs a DHCP server. The
WAN & LAN 2 Ports are the ideal ports for connecting to the DHCP Server. Do not connect your
Portable BLACKBOX to the office network via the LAN 1 port, since an Office DHCP server operation
could be interrupted which could lead to severe network malfunctions.
As mentioned previously, each Portable BLACKBOX unit needs to have a fixed IP Address. In each
network the available IP numbers differs. The IP Address may be assigned either automatically via
the LAN DHCP Server, or manually assigned by the user. Regardless as to what option you choose,
prior to assigning the IP address to the unit you will need to consult your IT manager for the network
as how to proceed. To connect the device to an additional network, you may do so via the
LAN 2
Port
.
HOW TO CONFIGURE THE WAN PORT:

As per the previous step
Access
the Network Window & in the Internal Link Section you will
have two options:

Auto DHCP Disable (User Assigned IP Address obtained from the IT Manager) all
parameters will be fixed & User-Assigned:

Select Auto DHCP Disable

Enter the IP Address

An optional Subnet Mask (for this port & instrument) is entered as per your IT
Manager's instructions

Auto DHCP Enabled allows the LAN DHCP server to assign an IP Address to the unit

Select Auto DHCP Enable

Your G4500 unit's IP Address & Subnet Mask will now be automatically
assigned

To apply your changes select to review your
changes

To enforce your changes to your Portable BLACKBOX select