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Configuration 3-6

Ethernet Network Configuration

Several methods may be used to set the IP Address. These methods include the

BridgeWay Configuration Tool, IP Address Configuration Switch, DHCP/Bootp

protocol, web browser, and the ARP protocol.

Setting the IP Address with BWConfig

The Ethernet network configuration pane in BWConfig contains the parameters

used to control the behavior of the Ethernet network interface. The parameters are

described in Table 3-1 below. Refer to Figure 3-1 to see how each parameter is

displayed on the user interface.

Parameter Description Allowable

Range

DHCP Enable If DHCP is enabled, the module will receive

its IP configuration from a DHCP server on

the network.

If no DHCP server is available, the module

will revert to the last saved IP configuration.

On or Off

IP Address The IP address the module will use on the

Ethernet network.

If DHCP is enabled, and a DHCP server is

found, this address is ignored. If a DHCP

server is not found, this address is used.

Valid IP

address

Subnet Mask The subnet mask the module will use on the

Ethernet network.

If DHCP is enabled, and a DHCP server is

found, this mask is ignored. If a DHCP server

is not found, this mask is used.

Valid IP sub-

net mask

Gateway Address The IP address of the gateway module on the

network.

If DHCP is enabled, and a DHCP server is

found, this address is ignored. If a DHCP

server is not found, this address is used.

Valid IP

address

Network Speed The speed that the module will communicate

at on the Ethernet network.

If the network speed is set to Auto, the module

will auto-negotiate network speed.

10, 100, or

Auto

Table 3-1 Ethernet Network Configuration Parameters