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VI.2.
Network Configuration
The unit’s network values display upon selecting Network from the main menu. The following
sections describe the configurable parameters within the Network configuration menu.
Note:
The IP address is assigned via DHCP (on DHCP-enabled networks). Assign a static IP
address only if necessary.
Figure VI.2 Network Settings
VI.2.1.
Automatic IP Address Configuration
To automatically assign an IP address and its network configuration:
1. Click Network from the main menu.
2. Select Obtain IP address automatically.
3. Enter the following (as necessary):
Disable BOOTP
Leave the checkbox empty to enable Bootstrap Protocol(BOOTP). The
BOOTP server automatically assigns the IP address from a pool of
addresses.
Disable DHCP
Leave the checkbox empty to enable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP). DHCP automatically assigns a leased IP address to the WFS802g
unit.
Disable Auto-IP
The WFS802g generates an IP in the 169.254.x.x address range with a
Class B subnet. Select the checkbox to disable this feature.
Host Name
Enter the name of the host on the network.
Note:
Disabling BOOTP, DHCP, and Auto-IP (i.e. all three checkboxes) is not advised as the
only available IP assignment method will then be ARP or serial port.
4.
Click the OK button when finished.
