Chapter 4: Configuration
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4.3 The Configure page
The Configure page allows you to control the various peripheral feeds and also determine the network addressing details.
4.3.1 Controls
All peripheral feeds are enabled by default. However, this section allows each feed to be disabled as required.
4.3.2 Network
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Obtain IP Address automatically (DHCP) - When ticked, the local unit will use the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) to automatically determine all network settings. When DHCP is used, the next three options are not manually
editable.
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IP Address - set the IP address for the unit.
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Netmask - set a subnet mask to accompany the IP address.
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Gateway - optionally define a suitable address for a gateway device.
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MAC Address - displays the unique (and fixed) MAC address for the unit.
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SSDP Name - optionally add an identifier for this unit.
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Log-in Required - when ticked, you will be requested to enter a user name and password.
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Password for user ‘admin’ - define a password here to be used when the ‘Log In Required’ option above is ticked.
Note: The default user name and password are ‘admin’ and ‘password’ respectively.
Once changes are made, click the Update button to apply them.
