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Configuring Network Settings
DHCP Vendor Class Support
The DHCP client on your WallBotz 500 features vendor class
support. When requesting network configuration from your
DHCP server, your WallBotz 500 provides the following vendor
class string:
WallBotz500
Vendor classes enable you to define a set of DHCP settings for a
specific equipment vendor and apply those settings to any node
falling into that class. Vendor classes offer enhanced flexibility in
assigning custom settings to individual network clients without
affecting others on the same network.
Using this vendor class, your WallBotz 500 can request a custom
set of DHCP settings that is appropriate for its configuration.
For example, you might assign longer lease durations for
WallBotz 500 appliances, as they typically remain on the network
in use without interruption. To do this, you would configure a
vendor class on your DHCP server named WallBotz500 (no
spaces) and assign to it a longer lease period. Then, when any
WallBotz 500 requests network settings from the DHCP server,
the appliance will automatically receive a longer lease based on
that vendor class.
Using the Serial Configuration
Utility
You can use the Serial Configuration Utility (installed using the
NetBotz Installer CD-ROM. For more information, see “About
the NetBotz Installer CD” on page 31) to assign your appliance
network settings.
To configure your appliance using the Serial Configuration
Utility:
1. Click Start > Programs > NetBotz > Serial
Configuration > Serial Configuration Utility to start the
Serial Configuration Utility. If the Serial Configuration Utility
has not yet been installed on your system, see “About the
NetBotz Installer CD” on page 31 for instructions on how to
do so.