User`s guide
IP address assignment
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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
To configure the Digi Connect SP through the command line, the DIP switches must be changed.
See "Command line access" on page 122 for an illustration of the DIP switch settings.
IP addresses and Device Management
From the Device Management interface, the Ethernet/LAN address for a Digi device can be
changed only; an address cannot be assigned. The mobile/cellular device is typically provided by
the mobile service provider; check with your mobile service provider on how they handle
addresses. To change the IP address, open the web interface for based on the IP address the device
has and navigate to Configuration > Network > IP Settings. On the IP Settings page, enter the
new IP address, subnet mask, and gateway.
Test the IP address configuration
Once the IP address is assigned, make sure it works as configured.
1 Access the command line of a PC or other networked device.
2 Issue the following command:
ping ip-address
where ip-address is the IP address assigned to the Digi device. For example:
ping 192.168.2.2