Chapter 3 - PBpro ETH Adm inistration
PBpro ETH - User Guide
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Host name
An internet-connected machine may be addressed in either of two ways: by its IP address
or by its host name. The host name is a symbolic name (string), which can be memorized
more easily than an IP address. A Domain Name Service (DNS) is needed to translate a
host name to the related IP address.
3.3.4
Establishing a network connection between PC and PBpro ETH
The PBpro ETH is delivered with the preconfigured IP address 192.168.212.212. Connect
the PBpro ETH to your computer. For a direct connection, a cross-linking cable must be
used. This is not necessary if a hub or switch is interconnected.
Note
Before connecting the PBpro ETH to your LAN network, make sure that its
IP address is not used by another network station.
The description below explains the establishment of a TCP/IP connection to your PBpro
ETH. Such a connection makes it possible to change the preconfigured IP address of the
PBpro ETH.
1.
Ask your network administrator for the following information:
o
IP address for the PBpro ETH
o
Subnet mask
o
IP address of the default gateway (if available)
Note
It is not necessary to configure a default gateway if the computer and the
PBpro ETH are connected to the same subnet.
2.
Configure your computer in such a way that you have access to the network
192.168.212.0. For this purpose, you may have to assign your host a second IP
address (e.g. IP address = 192.168.212.211, net mask = 255.255.255.0, broadcast =
192.168.212.255).
Note
How to assign a new IP address is described below. You must have
administrator rights.
Assign a second (local) IP address under Windows 7
a. Press the
Windows start key
or click the Windows Start menu button to open the
start menu. Then select
Control Panel
.
b. Select
Network and Internet
.
