User guide

Configuring the Multimedia Wi-Fi Wall Switch

Configuring Internet Settings

Internet settings define how the Multimedia Wi-Fi Wall Switch connects to your local

area network and to the Internet. This section describes how to view and configure

the Multimedia Wi-Fi Wall Switch’s Internet settings. Topics discussed include:

■ Default IP Addressing Behavior

■ Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address

■ Changing the Network Connection Type

■ Renewing and Releasing DHCP

Default IP Addressing Behavior

By default, the Multimedia Wi-Fi Wall Switch is configured to automatically obtain an

IP address from a DHCP server on the network. If the Multimedia Wi-Fi Wall Switch

does not detect a DHCP server, it automatically assigns itself the static IP address

192.168.0.1 to make it easier for you to preconfigure and deploy it your network.

Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address

There are at least two instances when you would want to change the IP address of the

Multimedia Wi-Fi Wall Switch:

■ If the current IP address that the Multimedia Wi-Fi Wall Switch is using consistently

conflicts with that of another device on the network

■ If you want to switch from DHCP to static IP addressing, for use in managing or

maintaining the Multimedia Wi-Fi Wall Switch

Unless you are able to determine the IP address assigned by the DHCP server to the

Multimedia Wi-Fi Wall Switch, it may prove helpful for anyone needing administrative

access to assign a static IP address to Access Point.