User's Manual
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4ipnet EAP100 User’s Manual
4.1.2 Network Settings
This page is for setting up the wired internet connections. There are two methods of IP configuration a vailable at
EAP100. LAN interface configuration determines the way to obtain the IP address , either by DHCP or by manual
setup.
Mode: Determine the w ay to obtain the IP address, by DHCP or S tatic.
DHCP client: This option can be selected when there is a DHCP server located on your wired/wireless
network. Please make sure the network connection settings are correct and the network connection is
active.
Static setting: When this option is selected, the administrator can s et the p arameters manually. Enter the
IP Address, Netmask and Gateway provided by your ISP.
Primary and Secondary DNS Server: If any host information is given in FQDN for mat (full qualified do main
name), ens ure at least one of these DNS (Domain Na me Service) s erver IP is correct.
Layer 2 STP: When the s ys te m is configured to br idge several networks (WDS mode), this STP (Spanning
T ree Protocol) function must be enabled to avoid a loop condition and to obtain the best data path for network
communication optimization purpose.
Broadcasting storm may occur in a multi-switch environment w here broadcast pockets are forwarded in an
endless loop between switches. A broadcast storm can consume up all available CPU resources and the
Internet and E thernet bandwidth. Enabling the STP function can prevent the sys tem from encountering s uch
chaos.