Task 3: Configuring the VTrak Appliance
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To change NIC (network) port settings:
1.
Choose a NIC port from the dropdown menu and click the
Config
button.
The
IP Address Configuration
dialog box appears.
2.
In the dialog box, choose a protocol,
•
DHCP
– Automatic configuration by a DHCP server. Not recommended.
•
Static
– Manual configuration. Recommended.
3.
If you chose Static configuration, enter your IP address and subnet mask
settings.
•
Add
– Click the
Add
button and enter the IP address and subnet mask.
•
Edit
– Highlight an IP address or subnet mask and click the
Edit
button
to modify them.
•
Delete
– Highlight an IP address or subnet mask and click the
Delete
button to delete them.
4.
Accept the default Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU or frame) or enter a
new value.
1500 is the default and recommended value. 9000 (a jumbo frame) is the
maximum value.
5.
When you are done making network settings, click the
OK
button.
You return to the
Network Configuration
dialog box.
Making Telnet Settings
Telnet is enabled by default. In most cases, Telnet is not appropriate for VTrak
because the protocol is not secure and difficult to use.
The recommended setting is to uncheck the
Telnet
box to disable Telnet.
If you want to use Telnet, see the
VTrak S3000 User Manual
on the software
DVD.
Making FTP Settings
FTP is enabled by default. FTP is used to flash firmware updates.
The recommended setting is to leave FTP box checked to enable FTP.
Configuring NTP Servers
The VTrak appliance has three default NTP servers. If you want to change the
NTP server configuration, see the
VTrak S3000 User Manual
on the software
DVD after the VTrak appliance is configured.
Finalizing Settings
When you are done making network settings, click the
OK
button.
The
Configure VTrak
dialog box appears, ready for Step 3.
