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8.2.3
Ethernet
The
Edit
>
Ethernet
menu allows you to define and configure Ethernet settings. For initial
configuration, see the section of this manual titled,
Quick Start: How to Connect to the RPS
.
The Edit > Ethernet menu
Ethernet Settings
MAC Address
Hardware address of the Remote Power Switch (DC). (Not editable - For
reference only.)
Host Name
Used only for web browsing. Example: If you don't want to remember this unit's
IP address, you can type in a name is this field, such as NG216G3. Once you
save and reboot the unit, you can now browse to it locally by simply typing in
"NG216G3" in the address bar. (no "http://" needed).
Enable DHCP
Used to turn on Dynamic Host Connection Protocol. NOT recommended,
because the unit is assigned an IP address from your DHCP server. The IP
you've already assigned to the unit becomes inactive. Using DHCP means the
unit will NOT operate in a T/Mon environment.
Unit IP
IP address of the Remote Power Switch (DC).
Gateway
An important parameter if you are connected to a wide-area network. It tells the
Remote Power Switch (DC) which machine is the gateway out of your local
network. Set to 255.255.255.255 if not using. Contact your network administrator
for this info.
Subnet Mask
A road sign to the Remote Power Switch (DC), telling it whether your packets
should stay on your local network or be forwarded somewhere else on a wide-
area network.
DNS Server 1
Primary IP address of the domain name server. Set to 255.255.255.255 if not
using.
DNS Server 2
Secondary IP address of the domain name server. Set to 255.255.255.255 is not
using.
Field descriptions for the Ethernet Settings screen
