MX8x8DVI-DL
User’s Manual Rev. 1.0
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5.6. Network Configuration
The unit's network values are displayed when you select
Configuration
Network Settings
.
Info:
It is possible to reload factory default IP setup using the front panel buttons. See.
5.6.1. Automatic IP Address Configuration
The matrix switcher supports three of the most used automatic IP configuration
protocols.
To assign IP address automatically:
Step 1.
Click on Configuration menu
Step 2.
Select Network Settings
Step 3.
Select Obtain IP address automatically
Step 4.
Enter the following (as necessary):
BOOTP
Select
Enable
to permit the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP)
server to assign the IP address from a pool of addresses
automatically.
DHCP
Select
Enable
to permit the Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) server to assign leased IP address to
the matrix unit automatically.
AutoIP
Select
Enable
to permit the matrix to generate an IP in
the 169.254.x.x address range with Class B subnet.
Info:
Disabling BOOTP, DHCP, and AutoIP (all three checkboxes) is not advised as the
only available IP assignment method will then be ARP or serial port.
Step 5.
When you are finished, click Apply Settings button
Info:
To continue using the website, you must type in the new IP address in your
browser.
5.6.2. Static IP address configuration
The user can manually assign an IP address to the unit, and enter related network
settings.
To assign an IP address manually:
Step 1.
Click on Configuration menu
Step 2.
Select Network Settings
Step 3.
Select Fix IP Configuration
Step 4.
Enter the following (as necessary):
