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Networked VGA Grid User Guide Configure a static IP address
6. Select the Maintenance link under the Configuration menu; the maintenance page appears.
7. Click the Reboot Now button near the bottom of the page.
8. Wait for the system to reboot.
9. Connect to the Admin panel using your preferred connection mechanism. See Connect to the Admin
panel .
10. Log as admin and reload the Networking page to verify all changes were applied.
The following table describes the fields applicable when configuring DHCP on the Networked VGA Grid.
Table 19 DHCP Fields
Label Description/Options
Use DHCP Select this radio button to dynamically obtain an IP address at boot up.
Use static
address
Select this radio button to use the configured static IP address.
MTU Size
The maximum transmission unit (MTU) specifies the maximum packet size for transfer on
the network. The default value is 1500, which is the largest value allowed by Ethernet at
the network layer. It’s best if all nodes in your network use the same value, so only change
this value if you know other nodes use a different value.
Configure a static IP address
Your network administrator may require you to use a static IP address for your Networked VGA Grid.
To configure a static IP address:
1. Login to the Admin panel as admin . See Connect to the Admin panel .
2. Select the Network link in the Configuration menu; the network configuration page opens.
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