Setting the IP Using HTML Setup
Using and HTML browser (Internet Explorer 6 or 7) you can access Setup and make changes to the
IP and networks settings as needed.
The following table describes the labels and setting of the Network Basic settings screen.
Setting
Description
General
Unit Name
The name given to the unit.
IP Address
Obtain an IP
address
automatically
(DHCP)
Enables the unit to obtain an IP from a DHCP mechanism on the network.
Note:
Selection of DHCP option when DHCP server is not available
may cause the unit to default to an arbitrary IP address that may be
incompatible with the network.
Use the following IP
address
In this mode, the trk1 IP must be entered in the IP Address box.
IP Address
The IP number in standard format that is the IP of a trk1 used on the
LAN/WAN.
Subnet mask
This is a mask that limits which network computers are allowed to access
the ioibox. This mask should be changed to match with your local network
numbering convention.
Default gateway
This address is a local IP address, usually a router, on the local network
that serves to forward to another network beyond the local network. If your
network uses a switch (gateway). This is the IP address of that switch. If
your network uses a hub, this setting is not applicable.
To set the IP Using HTML Setup
1. Access the unit IP using Internet Explorer (may need to adjust security settings, see the
Network Settings and Requirements section.)
2. Access the unit via a web browser and then on the upper right mode menu, click
Setup
.
A login prompt appears.
3. In the login prompt enter your login name (default admin) and password (default admin)
then click
Login
.
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