User’s Manual
Light Industrial AP
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7.1.2 Network Interface
On this page, the network settings of the device can be configured; fields with a red asterisk (i.e.
IP
Address
,
Netmask
,
Default Gateway
, and
Primary DNS Server
) are mandatory.
Network Settings Page
Mode:
Determine the way to obtain the IP address, by
DHCP
or
Static
.
Static:
The administrator can manually set up the static LAN IP address. All required fields are
marked with a red asterisk.
o
IP Address:
The IP address of the LAN port.
o
Netmask:
The Subnet mask of the LAN port.
o
Default Gateway:
The Gateway IP address of the LAN port.
o
Primary DNS Server:
The IP address of the primary DNS (Domain Name System) server.
o
Alternate DNS Server:
The IP address of the substitute DNS server.
DHCP:
This configuration type is applicable when the system is connected to a network with the
presence of a DHCP server; all related IP information required will be provided by the DHCP server
automatically.
Layer 2 STP:
If the AP is set up to bridge other network components, this option can be enabled to
prevent undesired loops because a broadcasting storm may occur in a multi-switch environment where
broadcast packets are forwarded in an endless loop between switches. Moreover, a broadcast storm may
consume most of the available system resources in addition to available bandwidth. Thus, enabling the
Layer 2 STP can lower such undesired occurrence and derive the best available data path for network
communication.
