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network requires an IP address for the R8100. The analyzer uses a dynamic IP assigned using DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Figure 3.2.9.3-1 shows the Network Settings setup submenu.
Figure 3.2.9.3-1 Submenu after pressing Network Setup soft key in the Settings menu
Network Connection
Enables or disables the network connection for remotely operating the R8100. It is recommended that
external security measures are taken when enabling the connection to prevent unauthorized access to the
R8100. When the Network Connection is first enabled, DHCP is on by default.
Note: see section 3 REMOTE OPERATION
DHCP
Enables DHCP (or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) by which an IP address is assigned to the R8100
during boot by a DHCP server on the Local Area Network. When the R8100 boots, it puts out a request
on the Local Area Network for a DHCP server to assign it an IP address. The DHCP server has a pool (or
scope) of IP addresses available. The server responds to this request with an IP address from the pool,
along with a lease time. Once the lease time for a given IP address lease has expired, the client must
contact the server again and repeat the negotiation. If DHCP is set to off then a static IP address must be
entered for network control. Note: When DHCP is on, the fields for IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default
Gateway are populated with their respective values from the DHCP server.