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4.0 Configuration
4.2.2 Network > LAN
LAN Port Configuration
The LAN Ethernet port(s) on the pX2 are for connection of devices on a local network. By default, this port
has a static IP Address. It also, by default is running a DHCP server to provide IP Addresses to devices
that are connected to the physical LAN port (directly or via a switch).
Image 4-2-2: Network > Network LAN Configuration
DHCP:
Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol may
be used by networked
devices (Clients) to obtain
unique network addresses
from a DHCP server.
Advantage:
Ensures unique IP addresses
are assigned, from a central
point (DHCP server) within a
network.
Disadvantage:
The address of a particular
device is not ‘known’ and is
also subject to change.
STATIC addresses must be
tracked (to avoid duplicate
use), yet they may be
permanently assigned to a
device.
Within any IP network, each
device must have its own
unique IP address.
LAN Add/Edit Interface
The pX2 has the capability to have multiple SSID’s for the WiFi radio. New Interfaces can be added for
additional SSID’s, providing, if required, separate subnets for each SSID. By default any additional
interfaces added will automatically assign IP addresses to connecting devices via DHCP. Additional
interfaces can only be used by additional WIFI SSID’s (virtual interfaces).
Image 4-2-3: Network > LAN Port Configuration
