User`s guide
Default IP address and methods for assigning an IP address
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Configure an IP address using DHCP
An IP address can also be configured using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP
is an Internet protocol for automating the configuration of computers that use TCP/IP. DHCP can
be used to automatically assign IP addresses and deliver TCP/IP stack configuration parameters.
As mentioned previously, all products that have a cellular (WAN) interface ship with static IP
address for the Ethernet port of 192.168.1.1 and DHCP server enabled by default. All products that
only have an Ethernet or Wi-Fi (LAN) interface ship with DHCP client enabled by default.
If desired, set up a permanent entry for the Digi device device on a DHCP server. While this is not
necessary to obtain an IP address via DHCP, setting up a permanent entry means the IP address is
saved when the device is rebooted. For more information on DHCP server configuration, see
"DHCP server settings" on page 64.
Configure an IP address using Auto-IP
The standard protocol Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA or Auto-IP) automatically assigns
the IP address from a group of reserved IP addresses to the device on which Auto-IP is installed.
Use Digi Device Discovery or DHCP to find the Digi device and assign it a new IP address that is
compatible with your network. Once the unit is plugged in, Auto-IP automatically assigns the IP
address. Auto-IP addresses are typically in the 169.254.x.x address range.
Configure an IP address from the command-line interface
The set network command configures an IP address from the command line. Include the following
parameters:
ip=device ip: The IP address for the device.
gateway=gateway: The network gateway IP address.
submask=device submask: The device subnet mask.
dhcp=off: Turns off use of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), so that
the IP address assigned is permanent.
static=on: Specifies that the IP address is static, and will remain as the specified IP
address, gateway, and submask.
For example:
set network ip=10.0.0.100 gateway=10.0.0.1
submask=255.255.255.0 dhcp=off static=on