User Manual Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware Infrastructure 3-29
CBS Hardware Configuration
After all RF infrastructure components have been installed and the
Ethernet cabling and power supply cabling has been circuit tested for
continuity, the system can be powered-up to establish the connection
between an Ethernet network and the DecisioNet CBS units.
Configure the DHCP Service
Obtain the MAC address from each CBS product label.
Use one of the following to obtain IP addresses for the CBS Units.
• Dynamic or automatic IP allocation where there exists an automatic
DNS link.
• Manual IP allocation is there is no automatic DNS link. For these
stores, a block of addresses are assigned to the site. Select a unique
IP address from the site block to identify each CBS.
Manual Allocation on a Windows NT Server
1. Start the system and Log in as Administrator.
2. Click the Start icon at the bottom left of the screen.
3. Select Programs > Administrative Tools (Common) > DHCP
Manager
The DHCP Manager (Local) screen displays.