
40 • DashBoard Interface Overview
NK-IPS User Guide (v5.0)
NK Switchboard Interface
The NK Switchboard interface enables the routing matrix to be monitored and optionally controlled on any router
on any NK-IPS detected on the network.
Figure 8.2 Example of the NK Switchboard Interface
Top Toolbar
The toolbar located at the top of the NK Switchboard interface provides buttons to select a device in the routing
system the NK-IPS detects on the network.
Right Toolbar
summarizes the buttons displayed in the toolbar located to the far right side of the NK Switchboard
interface.
Table 8.2 Update IPS Network Settings Dialog
Item
Parameters
Description
Use DHCP
Selected
The NK-IPS automatically obtains its network settings from a
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.
Cleared
The user must assign static network settings to the NK-IPS
Address
#.#.#.#
Specifies the IP Address for the NK-IPS
Netmask
#.#.#.#
Specifies the Netmask value for the NK-IPS
Gateway
#.#.#.#
Specifies the IP Gateway value for the NK-IPS
Port
#.#.#.#
Specifies the port number assigned to NK-IPS on the network
(read-only)
Send Settings
Sends the settings to the NK-IPS
Cancel
Changes to the dialog are not applied; the dialog closes