PCAN-Ethernet Gateway DR – User Manual
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LAN Interface
In this box the settings of the LAN interface will be displayed. IP
address, Subnet mask, and gateway are adjustable. The MAC
address cannot be changed. Each device receives a unique MAC
address during the manufacturing process, which can be used to
identify it.
LAN Address Settings
The LAN interface can be configured by using the form underneath
the general information overview. Settings can be saved by clicking
the Save Settings button located below the form.
DHCP:
If the IP uses DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol),
the PCAN-Gateway IP address, Subnet mask, and gateway address
are assigned automatically. Otherwise, you must manually enter the
information. Switch DHCP on if required (Enable).
Note:
DHCP is not recommended, because it is necessary to
know the IP address of the device to access the configuration
website. Furthermore the IP address may change after a restart
of the device or the DHCP server. In this case the existing
routes won't work.
IP Address:
Enter here the IP address (IPv4) of the LAN interface. It
should be noted that only values from 0 to 255 may be used and
certain address ranges are reserved.
In the first field, enter a value less than 224, since addresses
starting from this value are reserved for Multicast messages
Depending on the Subnet mask, the highest device address is
reserved for broadcast messages. For the Subnet mask
