Face XR18, User Manual

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vi. There are three connection-modes when using LAN (see below). Please select “DHCP” and
click on “apply”. XR18 is now set to DHCP (client) connection mode.
Three LAN connection mode options
DHCP
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Recommended setting for this application (-> connection to external router)
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XR18 is configured as DHCP client
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XR18 requests IP address lease from external DHCP-enabled router
DHCP Server
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XR18 is in charge as DHCP server
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XR18 owns IP addresses and leases them to remote-devices that want to connect
o
XR18 always is 192.168.1.1
o
XR18 leases IP addresses 192.168.1.101 – 192.168.1.132
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Recommended for
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Point-to-point connection to Laptops (reduces connection time massively)
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Network-switches
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Routers without DHCP
Static
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XR18 uses specific IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (values need to be entered)
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Ensures clear identification of XR18 in an existing network environment
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Reliable access e.g. in fixed network installations
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Only recommended for network-experts