Premier Elite ComIP
Installation Manual
6
INS273-6
Gateway
The gateway address, or router, allows communication to other LAN/WAN segments. The gateway
address should be the IP address of the router connected to the same LAN segment as the
ComIP
.
The gateway address must be within the local network.
Netmask (Subnet Mask)
A netmask defines the number of bits taken from the IP address that are assigned for the host
section. The default mask is 255.255.255.0 (8 bits).
Automatically Assigned IP Address (DHCP)
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is by far the most common method for routers to
assign devices IP addresses so that they can use connections to access the Internet and other
resources on the network.
IP addresses will be assigned, from a "pool" for a "lease" time, and can change from device day to
day;
If you allow the router to automatically assign an IP address to the
ComIP
you may encounter
problems with IP conflicts if:
•
Another device on the network has ever used the address (and could do so again)
•
The
ComIP
is off line and another device is given the address by the router.
To overcome these potential issues it is advised that the IP address is either reserved for the
ComIP
,
or the IP address used for the
ComIP
is outside of the DHCP Pool.
Accessing the Router
On the PC open the web browser and type the routers IP address into the address bar as shown
and press enter. Values used are typical only; they may be or may not the same as the router.
When prompted enter the router user name & password and press Enter.
Once you have access to the router you are looking for DHCP Settings, the example shown may or
may not be the same as the router. You will see a Start & End IP address, this is the DHCP pool or
the range of addresses used by the router when assigning an address automatically.
