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80-001113 SysLINK Administrator’s Guide Page 5
Chapter 2: Configuration
Gateway Configuration
Before configuring the gateway, it must obtain an IP address as described below. After it
has an IP address, the gateway is configured primarily through the web browser interface.
Setting the IP Address
The factory default configuration for the gateway typically has no IP address. To use the
gateway you must assign it an IP address. There are several ways to do this. When the
gateway has a good IP address (that is, not temporary), the status light will blink green.
DHCP/BOOTP
If the gateway does not have an IP address, or if it obtained a temporary one via the method
described below, it will attempt to get one from a DHCP/BOOTP server on the local
network. If an IP address is obtained from a DHCP server, the gateway will also ask the
DHCP server for a subnet mask, a default gateway, an NTP time-server, and a DNS name
and server.
Port Server Utility
You can use the Systech Port Server Utility, or NCCTool to assign an IP address to your
gateway. Once you have done this, DHCP/BOOTP is disabled. The Port Server Utility
always uses the default subnet mask for the given IP address class. If you are subnetting
your network, the NCCTool allows you to override the default subnet mask.