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SM User Manual January 2004
Software Release 4.1
6.3 SM MODULE ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT
Each SM requires an IP address on the network. This IP address is for only management
purposes. For security, the SM should be either
• not assigned a routable IP address.
• assigned a routable IP address only if a firewall is present to protect the SM.
From the factory, each Canopy module—AP, BH, or SM—is assigned a unique MAC (Media
Access Control) address and the following default networking information:
• IP address of 169.254.1.1
• Subnet mask of 255.255.0.0
• Network gateway of 169.254.0.0
6.3.1 Operator Assignment of IP Addresses
The Canopy network operator assigns IP (Internet Protocol) addresses to computers and network
components, by either static or dynamic IP addressing. The operator also must identify the
appropriate subnet mask and network gateway to each module. The SM requires a network-
accessible IP address.
The operator must first know how the service provider assigns IP addresses on this
network.
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