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Spectrum24 Configuration 5-25
4. Tap Renew to refresh the information displayed (through a DHCP request) within the IP
Status tab.
IP Address The Internet is a collection of networks with users that communicate with each
other. Each communication carries the address of the source and destination
networks and the particular machine within the network associated with the user
or host computer at each end. This address is called the IP address. Each node on
the IP network must be assigned a unique IP address that is made up of a network
identifier and a host identifier. Enter the IP address as a dotted-decimal notation
with the decimal value of each octet separated by a period, for example,
192.168.7.27.
Subnet Mask Most TCP/IP networks use subnets in order to effectively manage routed IP
addresses. Having an organization's network divided into subnets allows it to be
connected to the Internet with a single shared network address, for example,
255.255.255.0.
Gateway The gateway is a device that is used to forward IP packets to and from a remote
destination.
DNS The Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed Internet directory service. DNS is
used mostly to translate domain names and IP addresses. It is also used to control
Internet e-mail delivery. Most Internet service requires DNS to operate properly. If
DNS is not configured, Web sites cannot be located or e-mail delivery fails.
WINS WINS is a Microsoft Net BIOS name server. WINS eliminates the broadcasts
needed to resolve computer names to IP addresses by providing a cache or database
of translations.
MAC Address An IEEE 48-bit address the mobile computer is assigned at the factory that uniquely
identifies the adapter at the physical layer.
Host Name Displays the name of the mobile computer.
Table 5-11. IP Status Fields (Continued)
Field Description