ZyXEL Communications Prestige 100, User Manual

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14 Before You Begin
Collecting Ethernet Setup Information
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Ethernet Interface - The first step is to determine the type of
Ethernet interface you will be using on the Prestige. There are
two options: AUI or UTP. Record the interface type onto the
worksheet. If you have a 10Base2 (BNC), you should choose
AUI.
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IP Address - An IP Address is required for TCP/IP protocol.
The IP Address is the unique 32-bit number assigned to your
Prestige. This address is written in dotted decimal notation
(four 8-bit numbers, between 0 and 255, separated by periods),
e.g., 192.68.203.5.
Record the IP Address into the worksheet as assigned by your
network administrator. Please note that every machine on an
internet must have a unique IP address - do not assign an
arbitrary address to any machine.
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IP Sub-net Mask - This field is required for TCP/IP protocol.
An IP address consists of two parts, the network ID and the
host ID. The IP Subnet Mask is used to specify the network ID
portion of the address, expressed in dotted decimal notation.
The Prestige will automatically calculate this mask based on the
IP address that you assign. Unless you have special need for
subnetting, use the default mask as calculated by the Prestige.
The table below lists some examples of IP subnet masks and
the number of hosts that are allowed. Consult your network
administrator if you are unsure of this value.
IP Subnet Mask Number of Host ID’s Number of Bits
255.255.255.0 254 24
255.255.255.128 126 25
255.255.255.192 62 26