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NETWORK SETTINGS CONFIGURATION
3-12 MATRIX BACnet Router User Manual (6/6/2007)
3.6.2 ETHERNET
Ethernet provides a method to configure the IP addressing scheme of the Matrix Router, as well as server
referencing for DNS (Domain Name Service). In order for Matrix Router to communicate on a network, it
uses a static IP address.
Figure 3-7 Matrix Router Ethernet Settings
Table 3-4: Ethernet Settings
Variable Value Notes
IP Address nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Specifies the IP address assigned to Matrix Router. Follow IP
addressing conventions and rules for the target network you
are installing Matrix Router onto.
Subnet Mask nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Specifies the netmask value for transmissions onto the
network. Follow IP netmasking conventions and rules for the
network you are installing Matrix Router onto.
Default Gateway nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Specifies the IP address of the gateway the device uses to
connect to an IT network.
Preferred DNS
Server
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Specifies the preferred DNS Server IP-address, which is used
to translate a Domain name (such as the one contained within
the web server setup). This address is typically used for all
DNS transactions carried out by Matrix Router’s web server.
Alternate DNS
Server
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn Specifies the alternate DNS Server IP-address, which is used
to translate a Domain name (such as the one contained within
the web server setup). This address is a fall-back address
used in the event that the Preferred DNS Server address
cannot be reached.