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4.0 Configuration
LAN Configuration
The LAN submenu, along with the Wireless Configuration settings, are the minimum required
when implementing any VIP4G network. It must be defined if the unit is to be either:
 assigned an IP address (by a DHCP server), or
 given a static (unchanging) IP address.
DHCP: Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol
may be used by
networked devices
(Clients) to obtain unique
network addresses from a
DHCP server.
Advantage:
Ensures unique IP
addresses are assigned,
from a central point
(DHCP server) within a
network.
Disadvantage:
The address of a
particular device is not
‘known’ and is also
subject to change.
STATIC addresses must
be tracked (to avoid
duplicate use), yet they
may be permanently
assigned to a device.
This selection determines if the VIP will obtain an IP address
from a DHCP server on the attached network, or if a static IP
address will be entered. If a Static IP Address is chosen, the
fields that follow must also be populated.
Connection Type
Values (selection)
DHCP
Static
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Within any IP network,
each device must have its
own unique IP address.
If ‘Static’ Connection Type is selected, a valid IPv4 Address for
the network being used must be entered in the field. If ‘DHCP’
is chosen this field will not appear and it will be populated
automatically from the DHCP server.
IP Address
Values (IP Address)
192.168.168.1
If ‘Static’ Connection Type is selected, the Network Mask must
be entered for the Network. If ‘DHCP’ is chosen this field will
not appear and it will be populated automatically from the
DHCP server.
Netmask
Values (IP Address)
255.255.255.0
A SUBNET MASK is a bit
mask that separates the
network and host (device)
portions of an IP address.
The ‘unmasked’ portion
leaves available the
information required to
identify the various
devices on the subnet.