User`s guide

Allworx Server Administrator’s Guide Version 7.6
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5.3 Network Mode: LAN Host
When the network mode is set to LAN Host, the logical network capability is shown in the
diagram below:
Use this mode to deploy the Allworx server as a peer (instead of as a router or firewall)
on the local area network.
This mode is the same as Standard Router except that when the DHCP server is
enabled, it passes out the configured Gateway address (set on the Network >
Configuration > Modify page) as the DHCP router (gateway) option instead of giving
out the Allworx server’s LAN address.
When in this mode, Allworx recommends not connecting the WAN network port (i.e. not
plugging in the network cable). Even though there is no network connection, assign a
WAN IP address and subnet mask. Use a subnet number that is distinct from the LAN
subnet number when assigning the WAN IP address. Use a completely unused subnet
number to avoid any routing conflicts.
The WAN services (like FTP and HTTP) are still available via the LAN if the proper
routes are configured on the network.