Configuring Internet Settings
Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address
ZoneFlex P300 Wireless Bridge User Guide, 800-70956-001 Rev B
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Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address
By default, the ZoneFlex P300 is configured to automatically obtain an IPv4 address
from a DHCP server on the network. If the ZoneFlex P300 does not detect a DHCP
server, it automatically assigns itself the static IP address
192.168.2.1
for a root
bridge, or
192.168.2.254
for a non-root bridge to make it easier for you to
configure and deploy it on your network.
For IPv6, the Auto Configuration setting serves the same purpose as DHCP. The
default static IPv6 address is
fc00::2:1
for a root bridge and
fc00::2:254
for
a non-root bridge.
There are three methods of assigning IP addresses to the ZoneFlex P300:
•
•
DHCP/Auto Configuration
When you leave the ZoneFlex P300 at its default configuration, it automatically
attempts to obtain an IPv4 address from a DHCP server on the network.
In an IPv6 network environment, the ZoneFlex P300 attempts to obtain an IPv6
address from an IPv6 Auto Configuration server.
Refer to the following:
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•
Configuring IPv4 DHCP with Auto or Manual DNS Configuration
•
Configuring IPv6 Auto Configuration
Renewing and Releasing DHCP
This task should be performed only if you have access to the DHCP server or have
some way to determine what IP address has been assigned to the ZoneFlex P300.
It serves as a troubleshooting technique when IP addresses to one or more
networked devices prove to be unusable or in conflict with others, or when the
ZoneFlex P300 loses its DHCP-assigned IP address for some reason.
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Navigate to
Status
>
Internet
. The ZoneFlex P300 Web GUI displays the
Status > Internet
page (
).
