User`s manual

User’s Manual
80 System Information and Administration
Items in the LAN Setup menu are described in the following table:
NOTE: If you use DHCP and the network server is unavailable, the unit searches for
the network server and boots up more slowly. This network search continues
until it times out.
Choosing DHCP or Static IP Addresses
You can choose to establish a static IP address or use DHCP to set a dynamic IP
address using DHCP. IP addresses assigned via DHCP are dynamic. If you use DHCP
and a power failure occurs, or you must power down the unit for any reason, a
different IP address can be assigned to your unit. For this reason, it is recommended
that you set a static IP address.
MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Enables dynamic IP
addresses for this unit on the network. The unit obtains the IP
address from the DHCP server during the boot up process. The
default setting is OFF.
NOTE: If you choose DHCP ON, you must reboot the DigiMux
for the dynamic addressing to take effect. For information
on rebooting, see
Shutdown and Power Up, or Reboot on
page 99.
IP Allows you to configure the IP (Internet Protocol) address of the
DigiMux unit. The default IP address is 192.168.254.010. To
enable a static IP address, DHCP must be set to OFF.
NOTE: This address must be changed to work within your
network and to avoid possible conflicts with other units
on your network.
Netmask Allows you to enter the 32-bit netmask for the DigiMux unit.
DHCP must be set to OFF.
Gateway Allows you to specify the IP address of the gateway or router
associated with this DigiMux. DHCP must be set to OFF.
DNS Allows you to specify the IP address of the Domain Name
System associated with this DigiMux. DHCP must be set to OFF.